on 9/16/08 5:10 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Interesting article by someone who replaced the fork on their Atlantis
> to eliminate the "shimmies".
>
> http://readytoride.biz/?p=333
Shimmy can be caused by a lot of stuff--it may be that the headset
reinstall/adjustment wh
Gino,
Your welcome, One of the two things I changed was the bottom bracket, the
tread was just to narrow for my knees. I went with a Phil, and I think I
added ~3mm to each side maybe a 120mm? The other thing I changed was the
front bag, you can see the final build at:
http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc
On Sep 17, 2008, at 7:18 AM, Frederick, Steve wrote:
> on 9/16/08 5:10 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>> Interesting article by someone who replaced the fork on their
>> Atlantis
>> to eliminate the "shimmies".
>>
>> http://readytoride.biz/?p=333
>
> Shimmy can be caused by
On Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 10:55 AM, Doug Van Cleve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> If you think the stem is part of the issue why not try a Salsa quill? With
> the high angle model, you can get the bars about as high as a Technomic
> Deluxe and those are pretty stiff stems. I would say one of them
Can someone please describe shimmy to me? I would think it is an uncontrolable
vibration you get similar to a car wiht the front end out of alignment or the
wheel is out of balance. I have an Atlantis, Quickbeam and Rambouillet and
have never experienced shimmy on them. On the Rambouillet I
Can someone please describe shimmy to me? I would think it is an uncontrolable
vibration you get similar to a car wiht the front end out of alignment or the
wheel is out of balance. I have an Atlantis, Quickbeam and Rambouillet and
have never experienced shimmy on them. On the Rambouillet I
On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 7:06 AM, Larry Powers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Can someone please describe shimmy to me?
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/brandt/shimmy.html
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I posted this over at the randon group and got no assistance. Perhaps
someone here can assist.
I've got a new bike on the way, a Rivendell AHH, that I'll eventually
be using with a handlebar bag, most likely a Jitensha, Berthoud, or
Ostrich. I know there are different types of decaulers, stem and
David R wrote (in his article:)
>But to Grant Petersen, I must ask, isn’t it time you go after the root cause,
>and offer your customers who prefer a front load, a Rivendell-built fork with
>a lower fork trail measure?<
Steve wrote:
> Grant builds Rivs the way he likes bikes and he likes rear
Selling my new in packaging lumotec head light w/standlight. This is
the retro looking chrome over plastic version headlight for use with a
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Lumotec retro senso plus
50.00 includes shipping
Selling as I'm switching over to the Edelux for my primary light.
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Color me skeptical.
This notion that an Atlantis can't handle a front load is incorrect,
based on my experience. My Atlantis handles better (to me) with a
heavy front load than it does with a heavy rear load. It's probably
not optimized for heavy front loads, but then a low trail bike isn't
gener
On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 8:05 AM, Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> I posted this over at the randon group and got no assistance. Perhaps
> someone here can assist.
>
> I've got a new bike on the way, a Rivendell AHH, that I'll eventually
> be using with a handlebar bag, most likely a Jitensha, B
Hi,
I'm using an Ostrich on one bike and a Iniurushi(Jitensha) on another
without decaleurs. I have the bags bolted through the front rack
through the plastic stiffeners on the bottom. I then use toe straps to
handlebars. Very stable and there's enough gap between the bag and bar
to still
This is the most likely scenario.
On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 9:03 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <
[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> Of course it's possible that I'm just uncommonly talented at riding
> these unwieldy machines.
>
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> Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:03:45 -0700> Subject: [RBW] Re: Low trail Atlantis
> fork> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> > .>I
> think what's often missed is that here's a wide gulf> between "not optimal"
> and "not acceptable".
Very well put. This is where I
I use the spacer mounted VO decaleur with a Berthod bag and a Mark's
Rack on my 60cm Rambouillet. As with any choice there is a tradeoff.
1. I tried not using a decaleur and the bag really didn't stay
steady. I
tried to strap it various ways and the top continued to sway
around.
2. I never w
I am riding a 62cm Rambouillet with relatively hight handlebars. I am using
the largest Berthoud bag and it places the bag just below the bars. I am using
the spacer mounted decauler from Velo Orange. I am using this on my tandem and
Quickbeam as well. My front rack is a Berthoud, don't car
>
> On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 8:05 AM, Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>>
>> I think with a 63 you won't find a bag that comes up even with the bars.
>
>>
Yep. I imagine the largest Berthoud bag still wouldn't get close to the
bars.
> The bag opening from the front of the bike is really a deal
I don't know about shimmy,
In the winter, riding at night, with my homemade lighting system up front
(5lbs.) plus a handlebar bag full of clothing and binocs, I have no real shimmy
problem. But then, I don't take my hands off the handlebars.
If I need to add or subtract a layer, I stop, dism
Thanks for all the replies. Tom had sent me some photos off list which
helped. I tend to think Larry is on the money and I'll need to go with
the largest Berthoud bag which is okay. I'm not looking to carry too
much weight in mainly a brevet card, emergency snacks to eat while
riding, my camera (a
I think Jim's post makes sense. For some of us, things work, for
others, not so much. Let's not forget that the largest variable is
the rider. Some are fat, others skinny - some long and lanky, others
stout. Some folks are giants, others just plain tiny. Some move
around a lot on the bike, ot
On PBP last year my handle bar bag was full as was my little joe. You may not
plan on filling up that bag but you will.
I really need to pare things down.Larry Powers"just when you think that you've
been gypedthe bearded lady comes and does a double back flip" - John Hiatt>
Date: Wed, 17 S
On PBP last year my handle bar bag was full as was my little joe. You may not
plan on filling up that bag but you will.
I really need to pare things down.Larry Powers"just when you think that you've
been gypedthe bearded lady comes and does a double back flip" - John Hiatt>
Date: Wed, 17 S
On Sep 16, 8:32 pm, "David Faller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I have to believe that shimmy has a strong component of Human Body in it. My
> good friend and 35 year cyclist, twice trans-America rider, and former wrench
> has had many bikes over the years and has had shimmy on every one of the
On Sep 17, 7:06 am, Larry Powers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I have thought about getting a low trail fork but would the bike still be a
> Rambouillet? Would I be able to get the same gorgeous Orange color? The
> bottom line is a Rambouillet with a custome low trail fork is still cheaper
>
On Sep 17, 8:12 am, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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> When I built up and tested one of the Kogswell prototypes a couple of
> years ago and had a chance to play around with front-loading, the
> truth was that I did not find it all that appealing. Neither did any
> of my smaller-bodied (and mostly femal
You are probably right but the established builders I am familiar with are
probably $2500 or more for a frame and fork.Larry Powers"just when you think
that you've been gypedthe bearded lady comes and does a double back flip" -
John Hiatt> Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:12:24 -0700> Subject: [RBW] R
I too have a 1996 26" wheel Allrounder. http://tinyurl.com/4qfwem
http://tinyurl.com/45cbmr
It was bought small to work well offroad, but over the years has
generally been a commuter and mixed road steed. It has Reynolds753
tubing and is quite flexy, or these days one might say it planes. For
yea
So Homer just arrived via the brown pony and looks to be fine. How
long before it's built-up? Depends on my patience and the parts. In
the meantime I've got the Rambouillet. Perhaps I'll put Honjos and
some 28s on the Rambouillet before I get the Homer built up.
--mike
On Sep 12, 2:02 pm, "Gino
That Saluki is awsome. How do the spacers workare they like a
washer or are they attached to the spindle somehow?
On Sep 17, 6:02 am, "Joe Szokoli" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Gino,
>
> Your welcome, One of the two things I changed was the bottom bracket, the
> tread was just to narrow for
Thought I would share this with the group. Yes, everyone who rides
with us to Portland will have a chance to meet Elle Pointdexter.
http://wheelsnorth.campyonly.com/videos/elle_wn_promo.mov
And yes, T-shirts are available at www.wheelsnorth.org Look for the
link for secure online buying!
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Two files were uploaded today. Each linkls to waht looks like a You-
Tube like video that asks to update Flash. Avast identified this
request as a virus. The linkes address looked a bit odd, too. Anyone
else get the same warning from another anti-virus program?
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I've had shimmy on my Atlantis since day 1, which I described here a
year or so ago. Nothing helped it, thicker headset grease,
fenders(less), front load/no front load, not even different bars, no
death grip..etc. And it wasn't me. My BIL experienced the same thing
enough to comment that he tho
on 9/17/08 6:34 PM, Bill M. at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Two files were uploaded today. Each linkls to waht looks like a You-
> Tube like video that asks to update Flash. Avast identified this
> request as a virus. The linkes address looked a bit odd, too. Anyone
> else get the same warning f
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