Thank you, Doug. I appreciate the thoughtful words.
Jan
On Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 10:09:03 AM UTC-7, Doug Hansford wrote:
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> Jan,
> I was too quick to criticize you and I apologize. These are not normal
> times and so I think off-topic may be on topic with all that has been
> happening in our
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ght stickers. Usually, we run these components on our own
bikes, but we're now offering them to everybody in our Sample Sale: tires,
pedals, generator hubs, bags and more. More info is at:
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r tires to
your needs and preferences...
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On Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 9:27:31 AM UTC-8, Craig Montgomery wrote:
>
> BTW fellas, just posted my RTP's for sale. Couldn't get used to that
> s
1970s and 80s. A short obituary is on our blog
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I don't recall exactly which Ultegra 10-speed chain we used. Both should
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On Friday, June 14, 2019 at 6:27:45 PM U
avoid chains that are known for chain suck...
5-10-speed rings, 5-9-speed: Use any chain you want. I run SRAM 8-speed
chains on my Herse (5-speed), Urban Bike (6-speed) and Mule (7-speed), with
no problems whatsoever.
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x27;t stretch or become
lopsided is a well-guarded secret. It has been handed down by generations
of leatherworkers from the old Idéale factory, who then helped Berthoud set
up their saddle production more than a decade ago after the original Idéale
production ceased.
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fide, so I don't know whether it affects the leather of
Brooks saddles (which tends to be harder) than the higher-quality leather
of the Berthoud saddles differently.
We sell Obenauf's Leather Preservative instead, which just conditions and
waterproofs the leather without softening
very few tops, indicating that these saddles last as long as the
other posters suggest. The only problem we've heard of is that the screws
can loosen as the leather shrinks a bit with age. We recommend tightening
them every 6-8 months. If you lose one, we sell the replacements
individually,
whereas a swimmer's is in the upper half.
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On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 7:05:20 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> One important point from Jan’s comments that I suspect may be overlooked
> by some is that you should
or a set. I've seen them, and they do spin truer
than your average hubs, but I doubt I'd notice the difference on the road.
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On Wed, Mar 14, 2018 at 8:12 AM, lconley wrote:
> Be careful installing the RH crank bolts if you are using them, the chrome
> looks nice but can be thick (tight in the socket or crank tool), and is not
> of partic
don't
have dedicated customer service staff just standing by... but on the
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need
to keep all these different products in stock, but your dream tire and mine
aren't very far apart...
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On Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 11:26:15 AM UTC+9, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Jan, Since you’re “on the line,” I noticed yo
isn't even the
fastest tire we've tested - you can gain an extra 5% over that... If you go
much faster than 17.3 mph, the difference will be smaller - wind resistance
becomes more important – but if you go slower, the difference will be
larger. That is why for most of us, tires ma
P.S.: Tires like the Marathons and others mentioned previously serve a real
need in the tire world, too. It's not that one tire is better than the
other - it all depends on what you need in a tire. If you are riding half a
mile to the train station, as many Germans do, a flat tire will have you
rest of the tire industry is only slowly waking up to the fact that riders
in the real world want and need wide tires that don't have sturdy 'touring'
casings, but that offer the performance and comfort you can only get with a
high-performance casing.
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That seems most likely. I was wondering why would an American actor would
be doing wheelies in a French village, perfectly coiffed and with a
professional photographer in attendance!
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On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:59:57 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote
Neat photo! The sign in the back says "Cremerie" and "Beurres," so it's
probably France.
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On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 10:12:08 AM UTC-8, JohnS wrote:
>
> Very cool indeed! That has to be the tallest stem that I've ev
ch tire is
faster (or not), but we won't tell you which bike feel you should prefer.
There are many wonderful bikes out there. While my tires may be wider than
most, I equally enjoy my Firefly with its 'wide' 54 mm tires and my J. P.
Weigle with its 'narrow' 38s, and my
(or not), but we won't tell you which bike feel you should prefer.
There are many wonderful bikes out there. While my tires may be wider than
most, I equally enjoy my Firefly with its 'wide' 54 mm tires and my J. P.
Weigle with its 'narrow' 38s, and my other bikes with th
Levallois'
in this blog post:
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at the resurgence of lugged bikes
began with this lugset, and for good reason: It's still one of the most
elegant curly lugsets ever made. My linked attachments don't always come
through, so I posted a photo on our Instagram:
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Enjoy!
Jan
Spyre
brakes) were "almost" fine, but not quite as powerful as a good centerpull.
That seems to indicate that 180 mm is worth a try...
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On Fri, Jan 13, 2017 at 2:09 PM, Evan Baird wrote:
> While I agree that drop bar hydraulics feel
The Pauls are nice in their own way, but they don't work well with racks
that mount to the canti posts...
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On Tue, Jan 10, 2017 at 8:07 PM, Ryan Ray wrote:
> Aren't the Paul neo-retros just updated mafac canti brakes? M
ld look totally out
of place with the slender forged arms of our brakes.
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On Tue, Jan 10, 2017 at 6:13 PM, ted wrote:
> Hey Jan,
>
> Speaking of products Compass might consider ...
> In the past I've seen posts wishing that Compass
I wish I could answer that question. I haven't used any current-production
cantis that were really elegant and top-notch. I like the old Mafacs for
their simplicity and excellent function, but there are other ideas out
there, too. It seems like a product that Compass should consider...
Jan
seatstays
under hard braking.
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On Tue, Jan 10, 2017 at 8:38 AM, George Schick wrote:
> Jan - just curious whether or not it would be worthwhile to throw
> linear-pull brakes into the mix of various rim brakes for comparison. If
>
and lasts a few weeks), I found that discs have their applications, but
they aren't my preferred brakes for just every bike. Read more about the
pros and cons of disc brakes at
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We get a lot of questions about how the various models of SON generator
hubs are different, and which is best for a certain application. So I wrote
a short guide to the most commonly used SON hubs:
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On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 8:31:22 AM UTC+9, Lee Legrand wrote:
>
> Listen to what Keith Bontrager says about wide tires. Not directed at you
> Jan. It is at 2:35.
wly), but for a high-performance
tire, I am very happy with the mileages we and others get on these tires.
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On Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 1:47:26 AM UTC+9, Mark in Beacon wrote:
> Maybe there is something about the RTP that makes them different from th
4HZxBdACLcB/s1600/tigerdown.jpg>
I am sorry that you and your friend crashed on the Rat Trap Pass tires. I
think you just encountered a really slick spot, and you probably would have
crashed on any tire.
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Compass Cycles
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On Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 12:53:31 AM UTC+
Racks mounted to the sides of the fork crown were common on the bikes of
the French constructeurs. As you say, it's a logical way, as it attaches to
the strongest part of the fork.
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In Japan, I saw a bike that, according to my friends, "was every boy's
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es ("planing") – lighter, more fun at any power output –
then it makes sense to embrace them.
Fortunately, the image of a "performance bike" is changing. No longer is it
a harsh-riding machine with skinny tires pumped to 100 psi or more. With
the new "Gravel" and "All
i study is here:
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On Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 5:19:23 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote:
>
> Thanks Jan,
>
> Did you test the Rando vs. Ti bikes by powering the bikes with rid
pressures, the supple tires are much faster and more comfortable.
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On Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 2:33:20 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote:
>
> 1. What does the higher mass do in regards to climbing? Help or hinder?
>
> I wonder at what point
#x27;s exciting that what used to be highly controversial now is entering the
mainstream. And I want to thank the listmembers who were open to these
ideas long before anybody else.
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to note that none of the titanium BBs are made by
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accepted industry standards.
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To me, still one of the prettiest lug design ever. It's fancy and playful,
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As to timeline, all the early Rivendells used them. Mine was built in early
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tsa gravel race in Vermont, where Matt Surch placed second
on Compass Bon Jon 700C x 35 mm tires.
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Bon Jon Pass tires, but just like the pros with their FMB tires for
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considered them the best choice.)
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ll a number of *Bicycle Quarterly*
test bikes with various Paul brakes that had persistent squeal. However,
their squeal has a higher pitch, so it's not quite as annoying... I hope
you'll resolve the issue soon. If not, don't hesitate to contact me, and
we'll work with you on t
e measuring tire performance. That said,
the Challenge tires mentioned by one poster are very nice, too, and in our
performance testing, were about equal to the standard Grand Bois/Compass
casings.
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A photo essay along the lines of the old Bridgestone catalogues where Grant
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On Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 2:
The old model is on sale, and some sizes are sold out.
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On Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 7:21:59 PM UTC-8
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offer a special mud tire.
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On Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 4:06:38 AM UTC+9, Ryan Ray wrote:
>
>
>>- *“Negative” treads*, that just cut grooves into the tire,
>>apparently are inspired by car tires, where they help p
nnot officially
recommend this.)
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On Friday, January 8, 2016 at 11:11:33 AM UTC+9, Ron Mc wrote:
>
> no worries Jan. It was clearly fatigue cracking that started at the
> inside corners of the taper in the crank arm. [...]I've bou
ect
it and reinstall it. But don't just tighten it every few months or so.)
Another possible explanation is a flaw in the forging.
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On Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 11:57:38 AM UTC+9, Ron Mc wrote:
>
> I think Peter's dead on
.
So back to the original question, using a JIS spindle for a TA "Pro 5 vis"
crank should not cause any problems. More likely than not, it is the
correct spindle for this crank.
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On Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 10:38:11 AM UTC+9, Peter A
e rubber on the sidewalls, which does protect the
casing, but it also makes them less supple. You could get the same effect
with brown casings. Functionally, there is no difference between the
different colors - it's just dye.
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On Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 1:26:47 PM UTC+1, Takashi wrote:
>
> Very elegantly packed Jan!
> You are a better packer than most Japanese cyclotourists!
>
>>
&g
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I
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suspect
many Rivendell frames already have everything you need to make them
Rinko-compatible - slotted cable guides and such...
e, and
you have to hope for the best when riding over gravel, but most of the
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Or to put it another way, these are the only knickers I'd ever do hill
intervals in. Not that you should do hill intervals, but basically, these
are intended for riders who don't want to compromise performance, but who
don't like the look of ti
price. If we priced them like most clothing companies
price clothing, they'd be unaffordable...
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glad to just go for a spin the following day on comparatively smooth
roads.
We'll consider the Furious Fred and Thunder Burts when we next test tires
on the track with a power meter under carefully controlled conditions.
Thank you for the suggestion.
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end,
that is what counts for most of us when we ride.
Again, thank you for doing the testing. Please continue the experiment
until you get meaningful numbers. It's of great interest to all of us how
these tires perform.
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art of the
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How many cyclists run fenders year-round on their cars? It still amazes me
that nobody thinks a Porsche or a Ferrari is less sporty for having fenders
and lights, but on a bike, it's still uncool in certain circles. ;-)
Jan
For those who can make it to the Pacific Northwest, mark you calendars for
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r, because it's annoying, and not
something I'd gladly live with on a daily basis.
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On Friday, June 12, 2015 at 7:50:46 AM UTC-7, Clayton wrote:
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> Jan, I apologize.
> I did not mean to offend anyone, and was totally mistaken about your
> conn
g braking, you get flex in the steerer, which
affects the tension of the brake cable, setting up a rhythmic oscillation.
It can happen with any fork material, but it's predominant with carbon
forks. I am sorry if that wasn't explained clearly enough in the article.
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y are
harsh), so the sidewalls get tasked with holding up the bike. Then, and
only then, does rim width make a big difference, as it either allows the
tire to stand on the sidewall (wide rim making the sidewalls horizontal),
or the sidewall simply folds (narrow rim making the sidewall curved).
Jan
The article and test
never were intended as a scientific study. Like any test, they simply
report on the (somewhat subjective) experience of riding with the product.
I apologize for any disappointment that arose from this misunderstanding.
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y more force
than if you have your friend hold the jar while you turn the lid.
Considering this, I am not sure I want to put our limited resources into a
more sophisticated study.
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rface, as well as within the brake yoke itself.
As long as you have decent pads and rims, your stopping power and
modulation will be among the best of any brake ever made.
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On Sunday, February 8, 2015
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- Alex Singer (the Japanese book)
- Paris-Brest-Paris (the French book)
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Supplies are limited. Fortunately, we don't have a lot of damaged books!
Tailwin
erent conditions require different
tires...
Jan Heine
Editor
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On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:19:07 AM UTC-8, Surlyprof wrote:
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> Even the folding Supremes? Just wondered if that would make a difference
end on the road surface.
So unless you develop a system that allows you to change your tire pressure
as you ride (and somehow determines what the optimum pressure is for the
surface you are riding on), the take-home message is: "Don't stress about
tire pressure."
Jan
Most here already know this, of course, but I summarized what we now know
about tire pressure and performance in a new blog post today...
https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/01/26/the-tire-pressure-revolution/
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s the
casing more supple, rather than a super-dense weave. The blog post David
referenced explains it in more detail.
Jan Heine
Compass Bicycles Ltd.
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dry-feeling casing that the first Extra-Legers used. We had too many issues
with them fraying, but perhaps we ride them harder than many Japanese
cyclotourists...
Jan Heine
Compass Bicycles Ltd.
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we can make it happen.
Jan Heine
Compass Bicycles Ltd.
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On Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 2:36:59 PM UTC-8, Lee Legrand wrote:
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> Have you thought about or is it in the works to have those
> leather fittings o
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much within a reasonable range.
Jan Heine
Compass Bicycles Ltd.
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On Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 5:14:26 PM UTC-8, Kellie Stapleton wrote:
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> Hey, you don't have a size recommendation for the toeclips th
a blog
post about the visit
<https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/01/14/mks-pedals-and-more-in-japan/>:
https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/01/14/mks-pedals-and-more-in-japan/
Jan Heine
Compass Bicycles Ltd.
Seattle WA USA
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kably popular. Clearly, there are many
people who have a set of Mafacs on a bike they love.
Jan Heine
Compass Bicycles Ltd.
www.compasscycle.com
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On Saturday, December 6, 2014 7:43:19 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote:
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