You're new here, so your posts are being moderated before they show up
online. I just rejoined with a new email address, so this one won't
show up for a while, either.
The "changing the title" habit drives me crazy, but I guess it's here
to stay.
Joe Bernard
Fairfield, CA. USA
On Apr 20, 3:13 pm
I thought I posted another response this morning, but it never got
in. I'm still getting used to this site. That includes getting used
to people being able to change the title. But I'm kind of glad it got
changed back. Thanks again for all the helpful responses and info on
pumps, I will have ch
on 4/19/11 5:15 AM, islaysteve at alkire...@verizon.net wrote:
> Right now I have rather bulky CO2 inflator
> that uses the smaller cartridges, and I carry two cartridges. Should
> I look to get one that uses the larger carts; and if so, do you have
> any recommendations on which one? Or put anot
I carry two spares, patch kit, tire pump (Topeak Road Morph), tire
levers, Trek multitool (includes chain tool), spare master link, my
S&S wrench (Bleriot has couplers), and a bottle of chain lube.
I've had like, um, 4(?) flats with Bleriot, which is coming up on
10,000 miles.
Of course, my idea
+1 Lezyne mini-pumps
All of the Lezyne mini-pumps I've used have a hose, which makes all
the difference in the world, IMHO.
I don't think I got more than 2 or 3 uses out of the 3 or 4 different
mini-pumps I tried before they started to leak badly or simply fell
apart. Then I started using Lezyne'
Better than cartridges is the appropriate Lezyne minipump with hose
(they come in, I think, 3 models from 6" to 8" long, all with hoses
and designed for hp, low volume, middle and lp, high volume. I use one
model happily for my 571X23 mm Contis (it fits in a Jandd mini wedge)
and the fat one for my
I inflated my Fatty Rumpkin with a small topeak hand pump in jjust two or three
minutes. I then rode another 15 miles on it with no problems whatsoever. I
don't see a need for cartridge inflators. If you ride in remote areas there
won't be a readily available source for cartridges
Sent from my
Wow, Thanks for all of the kind responses and good info. I guess I'll
have to rethink my ideas about weight and tools! Seriously, I will
carry enough to change or patch the tube and do many other repairs
(adjustments). Right now my rides are so ridiculously close to home
that it won't matter m
I'm also in the 3 tubes plus patch kit camp.
So far I've never needed to use the kit but once used all three tubes
due to a hard to find wire embedded in the tire.
Another good thing about Jack Browns is that I've been able to limp
home with slow leaks much better than I can
on my skinny t
Oh man, that just makes me want one more. I had a line on a 54cm, but
the seller had second thoughts at the same time I decided I didn't
have the money. Someday..
On Apr 18, 7:26 pm, EsCargoCycler wrote:
> Steve, a few notes about the Blériot graphics:
>
> Grant named the bike more after the plan
Anyone seen the Wikipedia image of the Bleriot memorial in Dover (where he
landed in 1909)? Someone added handlebars. :-)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:BlériotMemorial.JPG
Sent from my iPad
On Apr 18, 2011, at 5:30 PM, cm wrote:
> I am pretty sure the very first reference to the Bleriot
@googlegroups.com
> Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 8:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: New Bleriot Owner; intro and some thoughts
>
> FYI, 26 x 1.XX tubes fit really good, so you're not dependent on 650b
> marked tubes. I can't remember if it's the 1.5 or 1.75 tubes, but on
>
ners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 8:32 PM
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: New Bleriot Owner; intro and some thoughts
FYI, 26 x 1.XX tubes fit really good, so you're not dependent on 650b
marked tubes. I can't remember if it's the 1.5 or 1.75 tubes, but on
or the other was
FYI, 26 x 1.XX tubes fit really good, so you're not dependent on 650b
marked tubes. I can't remember if it's the 1.5 or 1.75 tubes, but on
or the other was no problem fitting after I broke the valve stem as
described by Steve.
On 4/18/11, Ray Shine wrote:
(snip)
> tire, thankfully). By the way
I am pretty sure the very first reference to the Bleriot was as a
coupled travel bike-- hence the name and airplane. I'd have to go back
to the Readers to find it but am 99% it was in there (1% chance I
dreamed this). Obviously it never happened and either they had the
graphics and decals ready to
Steve, a few notes about the Blériot graphics:
Grant named the bike more after the plane than the man, I think. The
plane is so simple and sturdy that copies of it are still being built
today by hobbyists; it's quite accessible.
The portrait of Louis is really him, not just any olden-days pilot.
pare. I
highly recommend that bag design, if not specifically the V-Brand.
From: CycloFiend
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 1:27 PM
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: New Bleriot Owner; intro and some thoughts
on 4/18/11 4:02 AM, islay
On Mon, 2011-04-18 at 11:32 -1000, Robert F. Harrison wrote:
> always carry a spare tube when I'm on my Quickbeam. I also carry a
> patch kit so that I can swap and repair. I've actually had two flats
> on the same ride but that was my fault. I'm riding 35mm Paselas and It
> turned out a bit of gl
Aloha! Glad to have you here and enjoy that Bleriot.
I always carry a spare tube when I'm on my Quickbeam. I also carry a patch
kit so that I can swap and repair. I've actually had two flats on the same
ride but that was my fault. I'm riding 35mm Paselas and It turned out a bit
of glass was embed
On Mon, 2011-04-18 at 04:02 -0700, islaysteve wrote:
> BTW, I plan to carry a spare tube but that may be overkill
> considering the wider tires and thicker tubes, compared to the road
> stuff that I'm used to. Do most of you carry a spare tube or not?
Actually, I carry three plus a patch kit.
Wh
on 4/18/11 4:02 AM, islaysteve at alkire...@verizon.net wrote:
> BTW, I plan to carry a spare tube but that may be overkill
> considering the wider tires and thicker tubes, compared to the road
> stuff that I'm used to. Do most of you carry a spare tube or not?
> Everyone enjoy Spring riding! Ste
I love the airplane graphics, and the name. I think it, the Atlantis,
and Quickbeam, are the coolest bikes Rivendell ever produced. I'm
thinking about grabbing the next 54cm 'riot I come across as soon as
my Gary Fisher Klunker sells.
Joe Bernard
Fairfield, CA USA
On Apr 17, 9:47 pm, James Warren
Thanks for the welcome, everyone. Pix will be forthcoming, but I
won't make any promises as to when. Will try to do it next weekend.
I'm glad to hear that at least some of you like the Louis graphic, I
guess he'll stay ; ). For now, the Ti frame is retired, and I don't
think I could bear to s
+1 to the welcome, from another blériot owner. i have always had bikes but
this was my first venture into the pricier bike universe. the people here
were very welcoming and helped me get this project completed. thanx to
allayouse.
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Where are the pics?!!!
On Apr 17, 8:19 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> Hey there Steve, I sincerely hope your Bleriot is all you hoped for!
> My ex-Bleriot was one of my favorite bikes. I shouldn't have sold it,
> but a fancy new Rivendell caught my eye... or so the story goes. I
> think Bleriots wer
Welcome to the bunch!
As another budget Bleriot owner, I commend you on your find.
We are a rare and interesting breed us riot riders.
All other Bleriot owners I've know share the same story.
Second owners or third owners from the original buyers.
All coming from some road background.Lucky to even
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