Based on my experience, it may be more related to tubeless rims rather than
supple tires. This fall I had an 8 year old 650B Velocity Synergy rear rim
crack. I had a local frame builder/mechanic build an new wheel. He wasn't
able to order a Synergy, so he got an A-23. I had just switched from
S
I found my caliper (we are packing for a house move) and measured my last
years model Big Bens mounted on Synergy rims. The width was a little over
48 mm rear and a little under 48 front. I didn't check the exact tire
pressures but I usually go about 40 r/ 35 f. -Pete
On Sunday, April 12, 2015
I currently am using 55mm SKS Velo Cross fenders. These are shorter fenders
without stays (although you can add some). I opted for these because I have
two sets of wheels, currently one with Big Bens and one with B-Lines, and
the fit is ok with either. I also have a pair of SKS 55 mm convention
I put the 26x1.25 New Express Tires on my wife's small frame Rambouillet
last season. They are listed as 330 grams on the Soma paper strip that
held them together. They measure about 28.5mm wide on the stock, road
oriented rims, which is just about the same as the previous 1.25 Paselas.
No f
2013 1:15:37 PM UTC-6, Pete Olson wrote:
>
> My tip for the day is be alert to changing road conditions, which can be
> either obvious or subtle in winter. I had my first road riding fall in
> about 20 years this morning. I am a semi-retired educator and this is a
> non-working da
My tip for the day is be alert to changing road conditions, which can be
either obvious or subtle in winter. I had my first road riding fall in
about 20 years this morning. I am a semi-retired educator and this is a
non-working day for me. I was doing a multiple errand ride to spots 2
miles
I hadn’t noticed before reading this thread that Rivendell carries
Devold; I didn’t think that this brand was imported. I have a Devold
wool top and a neck warmer from Norway that are very nice. It is the
centennial of the Amundsen South Pole expedition and here is a
translation of the role of D
Hi Jim. I’ve had a chance to ride my Rawland a little on trail and
mixed paved/gravel roads and the new, wide Noodle bar you guys added
works well. I am struck the gravel roads I ride in northwestern
Wisconsin are heterogeneous as far as origins, land ownership and
responsibility for maintenance.
On Mar 2, 6:28 pm, Pete Olson wrote:
> This is a reference to the quote in the March 2nd Looking Through the
> Keyhole.
Or that might have been Peeking Through the Knothole.
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This is a reference to the quote in the March 2nd Looking Through the
Keyhole. I checked my copy of Wind, Sand and Stars and I think
Grant's paraphrase is exact except there is no contraction of "there
is" and a comma instead of the dots. I think that "stripped down to
its nakedness" makes sense
Tom-
I wouldn’t automatically reject the 49cm size; I think it might depend
on what handlebar height you prefer and what sort of terrain you will
be riding. I have a 1992 MB-2 in 49 cm. When I bought it, I found it
quite comfortable but as I have gotten older, I lost my tolerance for
long rides w
My New Year’s Day ride was short but had variety. The Christmas storm
in northern Wisconsin included snow, sleet, and freezing rain that has
left an icy rutted surface on the local back roads. I rode my ’92
Bridgestone MB2 with studded tires on various paved and unpaved roads
(basically irrelev
I would second Mojo's recommendation of Sporthill XC pants. The
fabric is a very good compromise of wicking, wind resistance, and
breathability. I have an over 10 year old pair that has been heavily
used and hasn't worn out yet. An approach for blocking windchill
without excessive condensatio
> So, what other companies fall in this category for you guys?
I have thought of the similarities of Rivendell and Peter Limmer and
Sons Boots, http://www.limmerboot.com/. There is about a 3 1/2 year
wait the last I heard for the customs, which did cost $600 and are now
probably more (they make
Aaron-
Rivendell has 50 and 52 cm Rambouillets in their frame specials
sections. My wife, who is a little taller than your friends, recently
got one of the 52's after a long look for a versatile road bike that
would fit her without toe overlap or other issues (she is relatively
short waisted and
Paul-
The CAMBA trails in northwest Wisconsin may be too far from Duluth
(50-70 miles I would guess) but have lots of rides on gravel roads and
fire lanes, some of it quite hilly. Their website is:
http://www.cambatrails.org/
-Pete
On Jul 31, 10:35 am, Paul Sanders wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm bringing
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