I have a 1986 Nishiki Prestige SS (that I cherish)... Toying with the
idea of reinstalling gears (downtube shifters)... for which I'm
building a 6-speed (freewheel) rear wheel. I don't consider myself a
particularly strong rider, but I find I can ride a fairly long
distance on the SS with seemingly
Day 1 was 90 harrowing miles, day 2 was 98 more pleasant miles. I
don't know how much weight I was carrying, Carradice longflap and a
big Banjo Bros handlebar bag. The terrain was rolling, nothing
extreme.
On Oct 26, 10:29 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 9:16 AM, Jim Thill - Hi
I'm another SJ rider. I have two, both from '86 or so. Lots of
mods. Albatros bars on one, dirt drop bars on the other. Grip King
or Sylvan Touring pedals, gearing changes to fit me better, fairly new
saddles on each. Mostly-slick tires, 1.5 or 1.75 inch wide.
One bike stays at the office fo
On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 9:16 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
> Gearing low on a fixed gear is usually a mistake, since spinning 150+
> rpm down hills can be a greater challenge than pushing a somewhat
> taller gear uphill.
Your body gets used to pushing bigger gears at low rpm with high
t
Gearing low on a fixed gear is usually a mistake, since spinning 150+
rpm down hills can be a greater challenge than pushing a somewhat
taller gear uphill. The longest trip I did was 2 long days from
Washington, DC, to Richmond, VA in February. I pushed up one hill
toward the end because my knee wa
Aha, yes, so I have heard -- must be quite some tire to go thru the
hassle of a wheel change for them.
On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 8:53 PM, Montclair BobbyB
wrote:
> Another advantage to 584s... Grand Bois Hetres... Can I GIT an AMEN,
> brothers... Those are some heavenly tires.
>
> On Oct 25, 12:5
Jim:
I'm a big fan of your builds, and these are but 2 examples... both
awesome, both very different, both the SAME FRAME!!!... very cool.
BB
On Oct 25, 12:23 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
> PS:http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/2928495702/
>
> Also, an earlier stage with 650
Beautiful bike. I mostly commute on a single speed, but I can't quite
wrap my head around the idea of touring on one, much less on a fixed
gear. I'm intrigued. How's it worked out for you? Do you have it
geared low?
--Tom
On Oct 25, 12:23 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
> PS:http://www.fl
Another advantage to 584s... Grand Bois Hetres... Can I GIT an AMEN,
brothers... Those are some heavenly tires.
On Oct 25, 12:51 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Given that (as I assume -- correct me if wrong) your friend won't be
> seeking high performance with an old Rockhopper, and given the wide
>
gt; [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB
> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 8:12 AM
> To: RBW Owners Bunch
> Subject: [RBW] Re: Bombadil Ancestry
>
> I just installed a Gamoh cargo rack on my '85 Stumpy, and while it's
> heavyish (5 lb
010 8:12 AM
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Subject: [RBW] Re: Bombadil Ancestry
I just installed a Gamoh cargo rack on my '85 Stumpy, and while it's
heavyish (5 lbs), the bike has taken on a new persona... I really like
it. The HT angle on the 85 Stumpy was changed to 70 degrees, and yet
ther
Forgot to add: the early 90s SJs handle quite nicely, if my Comp and
Team were any indication.
On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 10:51 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Given that (as I assume -- correct me if wrong) your friend won't be
> seeking high performance with an old Rockhopper, and given the wide
> rang
Given that (as I assume -- correct me if wrong) your friend won't be
seeking high performance with an old Rockhopper, and given the wide
range of tire sizes available in 559, I'd say that you ought to keep
the 559 wheels. You can run 32 mm Paselas or 50 or 60 mm Big Apples
and much in between.
The
On Oct 24, 11:42 pm, "Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles"
wrote:
> Yes, Jim is right about the wheel flop ... adding weight to the front
> end would be a risky move.
>
> And while we are
> sharing:http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/2010/06/renaissanced-1983-speciali...
>
This is interesting. On the o
Cool... I have a giant Wald on order for my Platrack, to which I plan
to add wooden slats... Now even medium-sized dogs should fear me!!!
(I'd love to cart my German Shepard around on my bike... But I may
have to build a trailer for him...hmmm...)
On Oct 25, 11:04 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Nice
Nice rack. My brother in LA has a giant Wald on a very early Bianchi
MTB on which he carries his 12 lb dog.
On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 9:02 AM, Montclair BobbyB
wrote:
> Here's my 85 Stumpy with the Gamoh rack... Ready to haul...or to
> kidnap little dogs... heh heh...
>
> http://tinyurl.com/2djcgxr
Here's my 85 Stumpy with the Gamoh rack... Ready to haul...or to
kidnap little dogs... heh heh...
http://tinyurl.com/2djcgxr
On Oct 25, 8:12 am, Montclair BobbyB
wrote:
> I just installed a Gamoh cargo rack on my '85 Stumpy, and while it's
> heavyish (5 lbs), the bike has taken on a new person
I just installed a Gamoh cargo rack on my '85 Stumpy, and while it's
heavyish (5 lbs), the bike has taken on a new persona... I really like
it. The HT angle on the 85 Stumpy was changed to 70 degrees, and yet
there is still some flop to deal with... Still, I'd just say be
conscious of it, riding n
Your cautions noted. Thanks. Warnings aside, I really need to put
something up there. The trips are short enough, and I typically load
the heavy stuff in back. Two cases of beverages are the usual limit
back there - cans, not bottles. A front basket is preferable to a
swinging bag-o-food held in o
Yes, Jim is right about the wheel flop ... adding weight to the front
end would be a risky move.
And while we are sharing:
http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/2010/06/renaissanced-1983-specialized-stumpjumper
Bryan
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PS:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/2928495702/
Also, an earlier stage with 650B wheels, basket, and Albatross bar:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/422613850/
I found it was not at its best with 650B wheels.
On Oct 24, 10:14 am, Marty wrote:
> While I wait for my new Bom
I have an old Stumpjumper, too, 1983 or 84. It has been my go-to bike
on a daily basis for several years. I mostly rode it fixed-gear in a
touring bike configuration, if that makes any sense, and I now have it
for sale (somewhat reluctantly). To make a Riv connection, I believe
these were made by T
I've been scouting scenes for the Bomba pics already. I love the stump
pile I found today, so it's likely you'll be seeing that again.
Chicago has plenty of great old iron bridges, and any one of them
would make for a great backdrop to the structural steel of the
Bombadil. I'm looking forward to it
Nice pix. When the Bomba is complete, don't forget to do it justice
as well.
Sigh, a problem with this list is how it feeds the imagination. I
have a mid-80s Fisher MTB that fulfils the same mission as your Stumpy
(and I feel more comfortable leaving it locked up than my Atlantis).
Seeing the fe
Brilliant. Love the concept. Now I have a new project in mind.
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