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I'm 188cm with a pbh of 94cm. I ride a 65cm AHH. I run the bars at the same
height as the saddle. I've found that I need to run a short dirt drop stem to
be comfortable on the bike. The top tube still feels long for me - the top tube
feels long on every modern bike I ride sized according to RBW
I've used both the VO adapters and the Nitto. Both were fine. I liked the look
of the Nitto adapter better and the VO allows more room to raise the bars.
Used both on heavily loaded touring Riv's. On a touring bike, I found that
these stems made packing the bike for travel a bit easier.
Dave
My set up is nearly the same as Charlie's - just with lower gearing.
36/32 front 16/19 rear. I live in the mountains so the lower range works better
for me. Incidentally, my setup offers nearly the same range as the stock QB
gearing of 40/32 x 18. I ride around town in 36x16. I only use the lowe
Tom
Check out bike Friday bicycles. With good materials, there can be quite an
extension.
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I do have experience with this change-including changes made to the
same bikes and my stable of bikes with DT shifters, BE's, brifters
and thumbies.
There's no magic bullet. The issue is one of technique and
anticipation. On my touring bike, the closest approximation I have to
your situation wit
For the true addict there is always (n + 1) = number of bikes to own.
Where "n" is the number of bikes currently in the garage.
In my queue as +1 candidates: Bike Friday, Salsa Fargo, SS MTB.
My current hoard is:
Rivendell AHH (65cm) - set up as a comfortable road bike with drops.
Rivendell Bomb
I'm running the 16/19 with 32/36 in front on my QB. This gives me
about the same range as stock (40/32 with a single 18t freewheel) with
a dandy looking fender line, great chainline, a bailout gear AND easy
wheel removal. I only use the 16/36 and 19/32 combos. I live in a
pretty hilly town and I've
The fuel canisters are sometimes considered hazardous waste. The
canisters are recyclable, though they must be prepared appropriately.
Make sure the canister is truly empty by attaching it to the stove one
more time and running it dry. Then, use the awl on a knife or a nail
to puncture the top of t
Manny
The average weight for our tours is about 40 pounds each, including
the weight of the panniers, for my wife and I. That allows us to carry
more when we wish to. For example, carrying six packs of beer or a
watermelon to camp from the last store. I seldom use a handlebar bag
and, unless I'm c
Awesome, René!
I did the ACA tour leader training and I found it to be a lot of fun.
The leaders were very knowledgeable, yet humble, and I really enjoyed
learning more about the ACA.
As a counterpoint to Kelly, I think the most important thing is to
pack light. To me, the extra comforts mean tha
Mike
I have this pretty much this same build: LHT 26" wheels, 62cm frame,
48cm noodles. The 48cm noodles are perfect for the bike.
I've toured on an Atlantis and a Bombadil. They are both great bikes.
I like the LHT better for loaded touring. It is very capable. Though I
still don't like locking
How about side to side play in the hub? If you grab the tire and
wiggle the wheel side to side (while the wheel is mounted) you can
tell if that's the issue. Compare the front wheel to the rear to see
what the appropriate amount of play should be (none). Phil hubs have a
couple of end caps that scr
Hi, Folks
I finally got around to posting pics of my Hilsen. This bike replaced
the 64cm Atlantis I sold to another list member. I took some of the
ideas I liked about the set up on the Atlantis and I used those parts
on the Hilsen:
Indexed 9 speed Shimano Dura-ace DT shifters
Ultegra front and r
Wally
I believe that's a stainless M6 hex head approx 19mm long - don't
forget the stainless nylock nut to match - I carry a spare in my
touring pack.
Dave
On Feb 4, 9:24 pm, Wally wrote:
> For a nice quiet winter project, I took apart my Atlantis to clean it
> really well and somehow managed t
ts can match.
>
> On Feb 4, 9:38 am, Michael_S wrote:
>
>
>
> > I agree with Dave... the 40 and 48 hole rims seem like overkill. I've
> > done week long tours on handbuilt 32h wheels. I weigh about 190lbs .If
> > you use good stiff rims ( Dyad's in my cas
Gary
I weigh 205 and I run the stock 26" rims on my Long Haul Trucker with
Schwalbe Marathon Supremes (26x50). As I wrote in another post, the
fatter tires are now my choice for all loaded tours.
I know you didn't ask about your choice of 40h rims, but I thought I
might add some unsolicited advic
I've been using the Supremes for loaded touring for two summers now -
on and off road. I've used 26x50 and 700x50 on a Long Haul Trucker and
Bombadil, respectively, and they are wonderful. The extra cush factor
dampens road vibration and soaks up rim damaging bumps. I've become a
total fat tire con
Thanks, Mike.
The QB is a 64cm bike. I've added a nitto big rack to the back since
the photos were taken. It's my favorite commute bike.
Dave
On Jan 12, 8:42 am, Mike wrote:
> Hey Dave, that's a really nice Bombadil you have there. What size is
> your QB. Our QB set-ups are very similar.
>
> Fo
Hey all
Here are some pics of a 60cm loaded touring Bombadil (mine). It is a
very good tall and heavy guy's touring bike.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45341...@n04/page2/
DC - 94pbh/205 pounds.
On Jan 11, 12:04 pm, LouisvillePatrick
wrote:
> Hey Bobby,
> Don't have the time at the moment to up
It is possible to bend the spring away from the bell so that it
doesn't ring on bumpy rides. I've done that on my bike. Of course, not
everybody is annoyed by a bell that rings on bumps. My wife actually
likes it on her bike. Different strokes, er . . .strikes, for
different folks.
Dave
On Jan 9,
Robert:
Perhaps you could be more specific. Do you have questions or
observations? What are you hoping that us longshanks will share?
What's the Riv-related content?
DC
(6'2";37-inch PBH;ape arms;size 14 feet; 65cm Hilsen;60cm Bombadil;
64cm Quickbeam)
On Jan 7, 6:24 am, robert zeidler wrote:
>
the arrival of the hunqa.
>
> And yes, it's a wonderful setup.
>
> Cheers,
>
> erik
>
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 4:21 PM, Dave Craig wrote:
> > Erik
>
> > Are you running a white double freewheel on the back as well? I sure
> > like the
Erik
Are you running a white double freewheel on the back as well? I sure
like the look of that crank and it seems the QB is meant for it.
Dave
On Nov 12, 5:16 pm, erik jensen wrote:
> I ran a 103, no problem with the 38x35 or thereabouts.
>
> erik
>
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 3:43 PM, G
Patrick:
If you're running the cable housing outside of the tape, there's
really no reason to have any part of it taped. My BE shifter cable
housing runs from the pods to the DT cable stops completely outside of
the tape. That would buy you a little more "tangle-free" area on the
drops.
Dave
On
My opinion is that it really isn't a big deal to run the cables bare
under the BB. I recently stripped down my Atlantis for sale. I had
been running bare cables for several years. As I inspected the frame
before shipping, I noted that the paint was barely worn under the BB,
let alone any metal. The
The folks who run Swift Industries are friends of mine.
It is a cottage industry operated by two people, Jason and Martina,
who are committed environmentalists, bike commuters and bike
advocates. They were instrumental in starting the community bike
workshop at our college. If you are interested i
t
the folks who responded next in line.
Dave
On Oct 17, 11:51 am, Dave Craig wrote:
> Hi, Folks:
>
> I'm cleaning out our garage today and downsizing my bike stuff. I'm
> hoping to generate enough cash for a new wheel for my Hilsen. All
> items are used and in good c
Hi, Folks:
I'm cleaning out our garage today and downsizing my bike stuff. I'm
hoping to generate enough cash for a new wheel for my Hilsen. All
items are used and in good condition and as noted below. Payment via
PayPal - Shipping is not included.
Rivendell/Duluth Waxed Canvas Banana Bag - road
Adam
A travel agent won't help. It is designed for linear pull brakes.
Is it possible that you used derailleur cable housing instead of brake
housing?
Is it possible that the brake housing isn't properly seated in the
brake lever bodies?
On Sep 13, 2:27 pm, James Warren wrote:
> Mark at Rivend
I was really tempted to post on this topic. Instead, I'll offer the
observation that I can see this discussion devolving into something
possibly not appropriate or productive for this group.
Dave
On Sep 6, 10:09 am, Jim Cloud wrote:
> One of the photos provided in the OP shows the dogs resting o
I have avid single digit 7's on my Bombadil. I've used these brakes on
loaded tours with really steep downhills and aggressive mtb'ing on
single track. They work great - I cannot see any real benefit to going
with the ultimates given the cost/benefit.
FYI: I use 50mm tires on my A719's and would
er who had
toured 10,000 miles on his stock Surly LHT without any wheel issues!
He packed lightly and weighed about 170.
Dave
On Aug 29, 1:06 pm, Tim McNamara wrote:
> On Aug 29, 2010, at 1:51 PM, Dave Craig wrote:
>
> > I'll assert again that the supposed advantage of the
>
I believe that the relative strengths of various heavy duty/touring
custom wheelsets are vastly overrated for most riders. The reality is
that any well built 36h wheel with modern parts and good, sensible
materials will serve the majority of riders very well. Has your Fargo
wheel broken? If not, wh
Hi, folks:
Changing this deal a bit. I'm trying to sell the frame now so I can
get it shipped before I take off on month-long field expedition. I've
decided I'm comfortable with selling the frame, fork, headset,
seatpost and stem for $1000.00. Buyer pays the shipping.
I'll be selling the brakes a
I weigh 210 and have used 32h rims on my 29r on really rough trails.
Kind of middle of the road hubs and rims with good spokes - handbuilt.
They are still in great shape years later.
In spite of what some folks might say, I don't believe there's a magic
wheelset for touring. There are a LOT of peo
I believe that preferences for width also depend on the bike and
terrain.
My Bombadil really handles best with WIDE bars (48 noodle and
bullmoose). I like the Quickbeam with 48 noodles because I'm out of
the saddle cranking up hills a lot and I like the extra leverage. I
have a geared road bike wi
I did some soul searching about this one. The Atlantis was my first
really nice bike. It's the bike that reintroduced me to the joy of
riding. It's also the bike that I've used as a platform to learn about
bike fit and component selections for comfortable riding/touring -
knowledge that I've iused
J:
The bolts are easy to come by at a True Value or Ace Hardware. I
prefer the button head hex bolts they look a lot nicer than a standard
bolt. Here's a copy of a post I did awhile back about bolting to the
mounting plate - It has the dimensions of the bolt you need:
"The bolt you are looking fo
Brad
Do a search for "kickstand on this group". There are lots of helpful
hints on cutting and mounting.
Dave
On Aug 16, 1:10 pm, Brad Gantt wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> So, I am ready to mount my KS having secured the necessary (shorter)
> bolt thanks to Mark @Riv. Now my question is whether there i
David:
I once had a Velocity rim that developed a solid thump with each
revolution upon braking. I tried everything to deal with it - changed
the pads, lightly sanding the rims - all of the standard stuff.
Finally, on a big down hill, the braking surface of the rim separated.
When I inspected the
have over 150 field days with the stove
without a leak. Storing fuel in the stove over a month or more hasn't
been an issue either, though I'll acknowledge there's really not good
reason to do this.
Hope this helps,
Dave
On Aug 12, 8:33 pm, Anne Paulson wrote:
> On Thu, A
Thanks for the encouraging review of the Trangia, Anne. These really
are great stoves. They are quiet, simple and relatively safe to use.
I've got a fair amount of experience using the Trangia in field
settings on my own trips and with students over the last couple of
years, He are some perspectiv
Jim's question is key. Frame size matters. Given the same tubing, big
frames flex more than smaller ones. Riv has gone to double TT's to add
stiffness to the larger frame sizes.
I weigh about 210 and I'm pretty athletic. When I stand and pedal
aggressively, I sometimes flex my 64cm Atlantis in the
I like doing my own maintenance and fixing my own mechanical problems
on the road. I tend to see dealing with repair problems as part of the
adventure of touring. I also enjoy being of service to other tourers I
meet who are having bike issues. So, because I enjoy wrenching and
being independent of
For a quick fix without disassembling the part, you might try
squirting some penetrating oil (WD-40) into the spot. Otherwise,
remove the rods, lube them with a light coating of bike grease and
reinstall. Make sure you put some Loctite on the set screw when you
reassemble the part.
Dave
On Jun 12
All items are sold. Thanks to everyone who purchased my items and also
to those who emailed with interest and words of encouragement about my
upcoming tour. I certainly appreciate it.
Dave
On Jun 1, 8:55 pm, Dave Craig wrote:
> The racks are now spoken for.
>
> The Acorn rando bag
If it is shifting fine, it's not in the adjustment.
You can try lubing anywhere the derailer pivots. These spots are easy
to identify. Put the bike in a stand, hang it level from the rafters
or even flip it upside down and remove the wheel. You'll be able to
work the derailer back and forth to fin
The racks are now spoken for.
The Acorn rando bag is still available.
Dave
On Jun 1, 4:35 pm, Dave Craig wrote:
> The Super C panniers are sold.
>
> The racks and the Acorn rando bag are still available.
>
> Dave
>
> On Jun 1, 11:32 am, Dave Craig wrote:
>
>
>
The Super C panniers are sold.
The racks and the Acorn rando bag are still available.
Dave
On Jun 1, 11:32 am, Dave Craig wrote:
> Hey, folks:
>
> Further reductions in my bike stuff to fund a summer tour - yes, it
> looks like in spite of all the challenges we faced this year,
Hey, folks:
Further reductions in my bike stuff to fund a summer tour - yes, it
looks like in spite of all the challenges we faced this year, we get
to tour. Yeah!
Super C Rear Panniers - used on one tour. Very good condition with no
rips, or frays. One pair for $100 bucks.
See: http://www.wallbi
William
I agree with most of your points to the original poster. I've loaded
my QB with the Nitto mini/basket with some pretty hefty loads and it
works great. I'm a college professor, so I can relate to carrying
loads of books. The one point I think you've incorrectly stated is
this: The Platrack
I use Cane Creek flat top levers (for canti's) on one bike. They work
well and are solidly constructed.
I use the Tektro levers a Surly Big Dummy, running v-brakes and discs.
They are good levers that work with v's and traditional canti's. No
issues.
Dave
On Jun 1, 6:47 am, Ginz wrote:
> Hello
I'm also not in the size range of a Rodeo (94cm PBH).
It so happens that I do have a Bombadil and a Soma ES just as you are
considering. At the time I got the Smoothie ES, I got it instead of a
Rambouillet.
So, while I can't really compare the Rodeo and Soma, I can appreciate
the consideration of
All items are sold.
Thanks!
On May 28, 5:42 pm, Dave Craig wrote:
> Thumbies and 1 set of Neo Retros - SOLD
>
> One pair of Neo Retros remaining.
>
> Dave
>
> On May 28, 10:59 am, Dave Craig wrote:
>
>
>
> > I thought I'd post these here before openi
Thumbies and 1 set of Neo Retros - SOLD
One pair of Neo Retros remaining.
Dave
On May 28, 10:59 am, Dave Craig wrote:
> I thought I'd post these here before opening them up to the masses:
>
> Paul Road Thumbies (pair)http://www.paulcomp.com/rdthumbie.html-
> Black Anodized
I thought I'd post these here before opening them up to the masses:
Paul Road Thumbies (pair) http://www.paulcomp.com/rdthumbie.html -
Black Anodized 26.0mm clamp for Shimano shifters - lightly used -
Note: Just like Riv sells them - this is just the thumbies, you'll
need to supply the shifters. $
In addition to the other advice,
1) Grease the pedal threads and reinstall?
2) Grease the pedal bearings?
3) Are you sure it's the pedal? Could the crank arm or the bottom
bracket be loose?
4) Avoid getting in an accident as you listen, look and ride to the
noise:) !
Dave
On May 26, 5:36 pm,
I have rapid rise on my Bombadil with thumbies and shimano shifters.
It is works great - no reservations.
Dave
On May 24, 11:57 am, Ginz wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> I am thinking about the setup of my Hunqapillar which will wear
> Bullmoose bars and Paul thumbies with shimano bar-end shifters. Is a
Congratulations. That's a nice color.
I ride the QB more than my other bikes. It just makes me smile.
I kept the 32t chainring and changed out the 40t in front for a 36t. I
run a White 16/19 freewheel. I usually ride everywhere/all the time in
36/16 (about the same as the stock 40/18). I use the
René
I have both bikes - a 64 cm Atlantis and a 60 cm Bombadil. I have
toured on both bikes and I ride each of them regularly.
The Bombadil is definitely stiffer. That works for me because I weigh
210 and I like to climb out of the saddle even when I'm touring with a
load. I also like to take adv
Sad story indeed. Many health care practioners become bitter and
frustrated due to facing situations like this on a daily basis. It can
be hard to have compassion for people who choose to eat themselves
into morbid obesity, a poor quality of life and an early death. I am
sorry that this young man m
ally bad with a load!
>
> I can easily see how a Bombadil may better suit a more powerful rider.
>
> Again, I'm not disagreeing with Dave, just wanted to get the
> perspective of a smaller rider out there.
>
> Angus
>
> On Apr 11, 2:34 pm, Dave Craig wrote:
>
Check out the Tubus Cosmo - it is stainless steel. I'm buying one
because it will allow me to mount my panniers lower on my honkin' big
Bombadil.
Dave
On Apr 12, 2:30 pm, soapscum wrote:
> So, I have this Hillborne and it's a swell bike. Best bike, for me,
> ever. Nice saddle, good lights, comfy
Trailers and panniers.
Here we go - last one.
I owned a BOB trailer briefly. I bought it with the intention of using
it on a tour and I used it around town, but never toured with it. We
have seen/met lots of folks on the road with BOB's and have never
heard anything negative about these trailers.
get in a short
tour, I'll be fitting the Bombadil with 700x40 Marathon Supremes.
These will have enough volume for a road tour and gravel roads and I
hope they will allow easier transport and packing.
There you go!
Dave
On Apr 9, 4:25 pm, happyriding wrote:
> On Apr 8, 2:25 am,
best one-month tours, best mixed-surface tours, best inn-to-inn
> tours, best tours for a particular season, or whatever lists strike
> your fancy.
>
> Best,
> Dan
>
> On Apr 7, 1:36 am, Dave Craig wrote:
>
>
>
> > It is that time of year again. Many of us have probab
Thanks for this, Jim! Great article.
On Apr 8, 9:46 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
> While the gear recommendations above are worth your consideration, and
> could make a few recommendations of products and strategies that have
> worked ok for me, I believe you will learn best by doing.
t, it simmers
beautifully and has all of the other advantages of "actual" stoves.
See: http://www.trangia.se/english/2917.trangia_accessories.html
Dave
On Apr 8, 9:30 am, Anne Paulson wrote:
> On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 1:10 AM, Dave Craig wrote:
>
> I did a
>
>
René
You've seen this, right?
http://www.rivbike.com/article/bike_camping/a_kit_for_one_night_out
I'm the opposite of Anne in terms of tent size. I like smallish tents
because they are usually lighter and they pack easier. Get a sleeping
bag that will keep you warm. 50 degrees is a little sparse
Riv-related product. The German mirror Riv sells works great - I use
it on my Surly Big Dummy around town.
For touring, I prefer the Blackburn road brake lever mounted mirror.
It is easily removable for bike packing.
Both Pamela and I prefer bar mounted mirrors. I don't use one on my
Atlantis or
On Apr 7, 9:17 pm, happyriding wrote:
> On Apr 7, 3:03 pm, Dave Craig wrote:
>
> > The
> > Atlantis feels more stable with a load than my sports tourer did and
> > the Bombadil feels better still at my weight (210) and a full set of
> > gear.
>
> What size
prep - we use half the fuel we
used to.
Dave
On Apr 7, 6:02 pm, Adam wrote:
> I'd love to hear about about your experiences with the trangia stoves
> Riv sells after months of cooking.
> Cheers,
> Adam
>
> On Apr 7, 1:49 pm, Dave Craig wrote:
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I can certainly see the other viewpoint, though -
just different values.
There certainly are some beautiful bikes in those pictures! Wow!
On Apr 7, 1:32 pm, happyriding wrote:
> On Apr 6, 10:10 am, Dave Craig wrote:
>
> > Interesting. Have you noted that not single person who replied
n through that twice.
> Thanks for offering your advice.
> GeorgeS
>
> On Apr 7, 10:41 am, Dave Craig wrote:
>
>
>
> > Adam
>
> > Loading -
>
> > The first principle is to travel light overall - you'll have more fun.
>
> > Ratios - I'
ivately and
off list to any non Riv touring questions via email until the 11th.
After that, I'm off on another course with my students.
Thank you all - especially for the kind words of support.
Dave
On Apr 7, 8:56 am, CycloFiend wrote:
> on 4/6/10 10:36 PM, Dave Craig at dcr...@prescot
experience of how it is most appropriate to
> load a bicycle for:
> a. strictly road touring
> b. mixed terrain (dirt and road touring)
>
> What ratios of weight do you recommend in the front and rear?
>
> Thank you!
> Adam
>
> On Apr 6, 10:36 pm, Dave Craig wrote:
>
experience with the steripen?
Dave
On Apr 7, 7:43 am, Anne Paulson wrote:
> On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 7:29 AM, Dave Craig wrote:
> > Ian
>
> > Ray has already jumped in with one solution - filters. There are
> > plenty on the market and most do an acceptable job. Main advan
Tires - we like the Pasela tourguards and I've become a fan of the
Schwalbe Marathon Supremes (50c).
I don't have an odometer on any of my bikes so I don't know about our
mileage/flat ratio. I can tell you that, together, my wife Pamela and
I have had few enough flats over our last three summer tou
Yow. This one hurts. I had actually planned to ride a large portion of
this route this summer. Looks like I'll have to put it on hold due to
family med issues. I was eagerly awaiting the route maps.
As and aside, lots of tourers seem to feel that they can't tour
without the ACA maps and they slavi
ckson wrote:
> Thanks for the offer, Dave. What's your advice for getting safe
> drinking water on remote trips where you can't possibly carry enough
> and you have to get water from streams?
>
> Ian
>
> On Apr 6, 9:36 pm, Dave Craig wrote:
>
>
>
>
It is that time of year again. Many of us have probably started
planning or dreaming about a summer tour. I'd like to offer my
commitment for the next 5 days, until midnight on Sunday, April 11th,
to address questions from anyone who is curious about loaded touring,
has questions about gear, or oth
is distributed properly between the front and rear. It seems like
> the
> Bombadil was designed for mustache bars that extend backwards, but
> how
> does that affect the handling?
>
> Hi,
>
> On Apr 6, 3:56 pm, Dave Craig wrote:
>
> > I have a 60cm Bombadil and i
I have a 60cm Bombadil and it does indeed have a long top tube for me.
I seem to recall from the beginning that Grant designed the Bombadil
with the dirt drop stem in mind. There are few stems shorter than the
8cm dirt drop.
My Bombadil has an 8cm dirt drop stem and I've used it fully loaded
for l
Looked at the VO stand. Perhaps I'll give that one a try before I give
up on center stands.
Thanks
On Apr 5, 11:00 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 9:24 AM, Dave Craig wrote:
>
> > In my experience with my 60 cm Bombadil, I found the center Esge 2 leg
> &g
No recommendations/experience with the ones you are looking at.
For me, the choice of panniers depends on how committed you are to
commuting. If you ride rain or shine and want a pair of panniers that
are easy to use and waterproof, the small Ortlieb sport packers or
front rollers are great (25-30
On Apr 6, 10:52 am, happyriding wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Thanks for taking the time to post your thoughts.
>
> Yes, I noticed they looked kind of BIG. However, I wondered if the
> intent of the design was to allow you to forgo front panniers. Will a
> bike handle better without front panniers? Or is
Interesting. Have you noted that not single person who replied to your
post recommended the Arkel 54 panniers??
Here's why I didn't:
Tremendously overbuilt and oversized - this results in increased
weight. Compared with the Ortlieb backrollers, this translates to
about 2 pounds extra per pair emp
my opinion (opinion only, as
> I've not yet toured) might be good for loaded touring.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 10:35 PM, Dave Craig wrote:
> > +1 for the rear mounted stand. I've used a 2-legged ESGE stand and
> > single legged stands on b
+1 for the rear mounted stand. I've used a 2-legged ESGE stand and
single legged stands on bike tours and, while they are better than no
stand at all, they are finicky. I installed a rear triangle stand on
my wife's touring bike last summer. She could park on nearly any
surface and her bike was sta
Counterpoint - My wife and I have many, many miles of loaded touring
with Ortliebs. The packs are simple, light, durable, relatively secure
from raccoons and other chiselers and yes, waterproof. Ortlieb packs
are very secure and I've even used them off road.
I have thousands of miles of backpackin
On Feb 24, 12:13 am, Rene Sterental wrote:
> I can't find a position where I will ride with no pain in my hands.
Wow, I'll bet this is frustrating for you.
I was going to advise that you ditch the M-bars as well, but you
indicate that the AHH with noodles causes hand pain as well. Other
posters
I found black, hemp twine at a local craft store (Michael's). I found
that the twine faded easily on another bike, so I "dyed" it with a
black, permanent marker. The results have been great after many months
of riding. Also, the black looked funky with amber shellac. Clear was
much better.
I can't
No real issue come to mind. The argument about access to brakes has
been stated before. Really though, in terms of braking, it's not much
different than riding on the flats on a road bike set up without cross
levers or using long bar ends on an MTB. I just cover the brakes when
I'm riding in situat
I have a couple of Riv bikes that are pretty close in purpose - a
Bombadil and an Atlantis. When I walk into the garage, I sometimes
wonder whether I should sell one or the other. That feeling disappears
when I ride them. The 60cm Bombadil is set up for riding off road and
I've got a spare set of w
Hey, Folks:
Steve F's recent search for bar tape that matches the silver QB's blue
decals prompted me to post these pictures of my QB.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45341...@n04/
The tape is the dark blue, cotton stuff that RBW sells, coated with 5
or so coats of clear shellac. Also, I love the t
Marty
Are you aware that the Surly Long Haul Trucker is now available in 26-
inch wheels for all sizes? I know it is not lugged, but it's a good
bike that has developed a loyal following with bike tourists. I know
several folks with the LHT here in town and have met many, many others
on tours and
Steve,
Sorry, no photo. I'm away on a trip until Jan 2nd. However, my silver
bike's blue bar tape looks very similar to Matt's good looking QB,
although a bit darker. I used closer to 4-5 coats of clear shellac and
it matches the QB decal pretty well. Also, my bike has black twine and
silver plugs
I have the blue cloth tape as well. I think it is a great match for
the decals once it has been coated with clear shellac.
I also recommend using black hemp twine. I bought mine from a fabric
store (Joanne's House of Fabric). I made the twine a bit darker by
using a permanent marker on it before I
René
I went through this dilemma with RBW as well - though I actually went
through THREE different frame sizes on one bike. That's a long
story . . . Anyway, as you mention, RBW does stand by their advice and
they will work with you to meet your needs.
As for sizing, I comfortably ride a 64cm fra
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