Eric,
I've bent derailleur hangers more than once...I have yet to "snap off"
a derailleur hanger on a steel bike. I also purchased the derailleur
hanger alignment tool Jim mentioned, they are easy to use. I thought
it would be worth having as it makes me more "self-sufficient."
Things happen o
Looks good to me John! I need to get to work on some 10 year old
Ritchey Logic cranks...they are looking a bit grotty.
I have noticed that if you can cultivate a total lack of bike interest
in ones girlfriend/wife/significant other, new bike parts can go
relatively un-noticed. I had a new bike
I am impressed. What did you polish with?
George
On May 31, 12:31 am, John Ferguson wrote:
> I hurt my knee somehow on a transatlantic flight...so I spent a few
> evenings on bicycle maintenance and my third-favorite activity,
> polishing. The results are here:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/
On Sat, 2009-05-30 at 23:41 -0700, RoadieRyan wrote:
> If the fenders are a tight fit with the 700x32c would the slightly
> smaller but still plump 700x30c make life eaiser? there are a number
> of options out there from Kenda Michelin Verdstein and Grand Bois. If
> you google the size you get
Great options! Thanks for the input.
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...and only twice the cost plus change ($1800) of a new Sam.
On May 30, 11:25 pm, David Estes wrote:
> How 'bout their Cross
> bikes?http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?sid=09Tricross&eid...
>
> No fenders, but at least some wider tires and what you would presume is a
> strong bu
A Sam frameset runs $1000. One of my co-workers just helped a friend
choose a new road bike. The friend got a Roubaix/105 bike for about
$2000 on sale, or about what a complete Sam would cost. But, it's an
apples-to-kumquats comparison. Nobody seriously considering a Roubaix
would consider Sam
Yeah, that's one big brim!
http://www.sundayafternoons.com/Product_Images/MH-AH-model.jpg
On May 30, 8:37 pm, cm wrote:
> A huge +1 for the Sunday Afternoons hats
> (http://www.sundayafternoons.com/index.cgi)--esp. the Adventure. The stiff
> brim in the front covers everything that you would
I wasn't implying it was the smart thing to do... :-)
On Sun, May 31, 2009 at 5:21 AM, carnerda...@bellsouth.net <
carnerda...@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
> ...and only twice the cost plus change ($1800) of a new Sam.
>
> On May 30, 11:25 pm, David Estes wrote:
> > How 'bout their Cross bikes?
> htt
Hey,
I know that guy. I like cowboy hats for toodling about. The one pictured in
your link, or here in action:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/targetsalad/1636627046/
is pretty great for summer, has an adjustable brim for wide vs. narrow
adjustments, it has a chin strap for scorching and has only got
ok, im a hat guy. im into hats. i own a LOT of hats. I'm not saying
my opinion is more valuable, just that ive thought a lot about hats,
worn a lot of hats, and have very definite opinions about hats. ok,
on second thought, maybe my opinion is more valuable than people who
just own one or two
Wheels North is coming (we start riding in 34 days!), and we're
training a lot. Here are photos from yesterday's ride, an 88-mile
loop with about 4500 feet of climbing--all on a 30-pound singlespeed
lugged steel bike.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/7215761898887/
You'll
BLING looks great whats your method? btw anytime I start talking
bikes my wifes eyes glaze over
On May 30, 10:31 pm, John Ferguson wrote:
> I hurt my knee somehow on a transatlantic flight...so I spent a few
> evenings on bicycle maintenance and my third-favorite activity,
> polishing. The res
In a message dated 5/30/2009 11:34:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
dcompton1...@sbcglobal.net writes:
i am a true believer in grant's fit process. i love my 60cm blue ram.
but, i broke down and purchased a 56cm specialized roubaix frameset.
on my ram, i run grand bois 700x28 with 75psi front
Sorry for the rant but this question made me think about the subject
again. I hope you find it interesting, thought provoking and amusing
and not offensive in any way.
I tend to wear my old school cotton cycling cap and put up with a "red
neck". Living in the Northwest I often wear a wool cap sin
Do you mean what's my method for keeping my significant other pacified
or my polishing method?
For polishing:
The stem was nickle plated; I removed the plating and had it chrome
plated.
The bars are easy, just Simichrome, polish like you're polishing a
shoe. No need to unwrap if you're careful.
I think the second poster in this thread expressed a desire to turn an
apple into a kumquat.
I realize I was stretching the cost factor, as the "street price" is
rarely the same as the MSRP.
David
Bill M. wrote:
> A Sam frameset runs $1000. One of my co-workers just helped a friend
> choose a
Or at least a tastier apple. :)
On May 31, 10:49 am, "carnerda...@bellsouth.net"
wrote:
> I think the second poster in this thread expressed a desire to turn an
> apple into a kumquat.
> I realize I was stretching the cost factor, as the "street price" is
> rarely the same as the MSRP.
> David
Last Friday I got my Hillborne! I've got it mostly built up sans bar
tape, but I'm not ready to commit to that yet until I decide if I want
a shorter stem. Also missing racks all in time. Originally was
going to be clear coated steel but due to a mix up I had to pick a
color. On a lark I picke
Frame only trade (possibly wheelset too). I have a year old 58
Atlantis with about 2500 miles on the frame. It gets used for the
daily work commute and mixed terrain rides. I really like the fit and
ride, just would like to run tires with a touch more volume and
smaller diameter. There are a few
About the wife's eyes glazing over...just tell her the cost of a
high end steel bicycle, chrome and all, is still around 20% of a stock
Harley Davidson and the cost of upkeep and health benefits far
outweigh the two wheeler with a V-twin! Pretty bike by the way! Love
the chrome and the color
Non-polishing related question: how did you achieve the dark reddish
color on the bar tape? What combination of tape color and shellac
color?
On May 31, 10:40 am, John Ferguson wrote:
> Do you mean what's my method for keeping my significant other pacified
> or my polishing method?
>
> For polis
Helluva job! Beauty.
On May 31, 11:52 am, Joshua Kruck wrote:
> Last Friday I got my Hillborne! I've got it mostly built up sans bar
> tape, but I'm not ready to commit to that yet until I decide if I want
> a shorter stem. Also missing racks all in time. Originally was
> going to be clear
Yellow tape, single layer, amber shellac (3 coats when I first put the
tape on, and then 2 coats just before the pictures were taken because
the initial coats were wearing through). It's important to do just
enough and not too much, otherwise the bars become slick.
J
On May 31, 4:08 pm, Aaron Th
I am in the process of having a fabulous custom mixte, low trail,
front loader, commuter made. I put the wheels together mystelf, he
front using a Schmidt dynohub, and the rear using a White Industries
eccentric. All the mod-cons. And I'll be using Hetres on it, at least
in the summer when I can
I am curious why you chose a mixte.
On 5/31/09, clevewheel wrote:
>
> I am in the process of having a fabulous custom mixte, low trail,
> front loader, commuter made. I put the wheels together mystelf, he
> front using a Schmidt dynohub, and the rear using a White Industries
> eccentric. All th
I'm a fan of my 27" wheeled two speed. I love those large diameter 1
&1/4" tires. I just re-dished my wheels and moved the hub over on the
axle and viola a nice strong light wheel. These are old 80's Araya non
eyeleted rims and Suzue hubs. I have around 2000 miles at my best
estimate on them and w
Look at the photos again. Are you sure it's not 4500 feet of descending?
Except for one small rise, they all look like they're going down.
Bill
In a message dated 5/31/2009 12:30:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
campyonly...@me.com writes:
Here are photos from yesterday's ride, an 88-mil
That is one beautiful bike...almost perfect. However, if I was to
list my favorite activities I'd have to say that polishing (anything)
would rate right below caulking the tub.
Rob "my bikes are dull" Markwardt
On May 31, 1:50 pm, John Ferguson wrote:
> Yellow tape, single layer, amber shella
I have had the pleasure of riding a Specialized Tarmac comp (Roubaix's
sporter cousin) a few times and it is a blast, As I was doing a casual
downhhill I looked at the computer expecting to see about 25 MPH and
it was 40! OTH while great on a fast ride on good roads not real
versitile and where
Looks like Christmas in May very nice. That blue is awesome looks
alot like the blue that Velo Orange is going to use on their yet to be
released Rando frame.
Happy trails
On May 31, 1:21 pm, rcnute wrote:
> Helluva job! Beauty.
>
> On May 31, 11:52 am, Joshua Kruck wrote:
>
>
>
> > Last F
On Sun, 2009-05-31 at 15:12 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> I am curious why you chose a mixte.
>
> On 5/31/09, clevewheel wrote:
> >
> > I am in the process of having a fabulous custom mixte, low trail,
> > front loader, commuter made. I put the wheels together mystelf, he
> > front using a Schm
Man, do I agree!
In a message dated 5/31/2009 6:01:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
palin...@his.com writes:
Life is short
> > and I am on the bike daily.
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diner. What will you find? Explore WhereItsAt.com.
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Looks very nice. Hope to see it around some time. If I spot you
first, will try to wave/ring bell/yell, or something to get attention.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On May 31, 1:52�pm, Joshua Kruck wrote:
> Last Friday I got my Hillborne! I've got it mostly built up sans bar
> tape, but I'm not re
Thanks for the suggestion. Went back out this morning and got it
closer with parallel grip pliers.
Forgot where I first read about the 6mm "repair". Might have been in
an old Dirt Rag magazine about roadside repairs.
Did 28 miles on the bike today and no problems. Will have Jim and the
guys a
Investment grade instruments, whether musical, vehicular, mechanical
etc are usually the safe play. Why?
Because 1) they last longer 2) they function better 3) you enjoy them
more 4) if you tire of them down the road, they still will can command
strong resale value. Higher quality equipment ov
I have the brass bell that Riv sells with the spring- dinger and it
was dinging constantly--to the point that others were threatening to
not ride with me anymore. I had it mounted on Albatross bars so that
the bottom of the bell was parallell to the ground. I moved the bell
so that the bottom of t
On May 31, 10:20 am, "Bill M." wrote:
. There was only one steel frame (a Steve Rex) and
> one ti Lightspeed in the group, the other dozen bikes were all
> carbon. The times are changing...
>
> Bill
depends on where you live.
Todays ride, 6 riders, 4 Waterfords, 1 Kvale, 1 Specialized.
Sco
actually, my roubaix frameset cost me $1935 out the door and included
frame, fork,. headset, stem, and handlebars. that includes sales tax.
not quite twice the cost of a new sam and less than most highend steel
framesets. the frames are made in taiwan. in reality, many steel and
aluminum framesets
I ordered a campy square taper BB 115.5 for a triple on my '95 Riv, and the
thing came in with Italian threads on the BB and English on the loose sleeve.
Before I return it for an exchange, does anyone need an Italian thread and want
to trade an English for Riv use? (I had a second one with Eng
Put an extra little washer or two between the spring and the base. It will
distance it just enough to get rid of most autodings, but will still work
normally quite well.
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To: RBW Owners Bunch
Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 5:35 PM
Subject: [RBW] Bell
I have not ridden an 'atlantis but if I did it would be a 56. I have ridden a
58 Saluki and that is a fine fit for me. I have a 57 Bleriot. My thinking is,
if you can ride a 58 Atlantis, a 56 Saluki would be too small for you. Jim D.
Massachusetts
--- On Sun, 5/31/09, Brent wrote:
From:
Am I correct in assuming it's one of the lower end Roubaix models? The top
of the line S-Works lists, and sells, for $2900 for the frame, fork and
headset - unless, of course, you picked up one of the older models. The
Roubaix has changed, (hopefully improved), each year over the last 3 - 4
On May 31, 7:20 am, "Bill M." wrote:
> I like my crabon go-fast too, but today I'll be riding my Riv Road, on
> 28 mm Rubino Pros that won't fit the Calfee,
>
Actually, Calfee now offers an option to fit 28 or 35mm wide tires. It
cost between $100-150 more, but if you want wider tires, you can
You can also kind of bent the springy thing away from the bell a bit. My
daughter taught me that trick unintentionally
On Sun, May 31, 2009 at 6:05 PM, David Faller wrote:
> Put an extra little washer or two between the spring and the base. It
> will distance it just enough to get rid of
Those are exceptionally good looking bikes!
On Sun, May 31, 2009 at 4:18 PM, EricP wrote:
>
> Looks very nice. Hope to see it around some time. If I spot you
> first, will try to wave/ring bell/yell, or something to get attention.
>
> Eric Platt
> St. Paul, MN
>
> On May 31, 1:52�pm, Joshua K
its very hard to answer that question without making negative remarks
about riv models. i like my riv, but on this forum, there is a lot of
disinformation regarding other brands, especially carbon brands. my
frame is one step down from the top frame. the frameset is a bargain.
i have a ram, a tour
On May 31, 7:14 pm, Brewster Fong wrote:
> On May 31, 7:20 am, "Bill M." wrote:
>
> > I like my crabon go-fast too, but today I'll be riding my Riv Road, on
> > 28 mm Rubino Pros that won't fit the Calfee,
>
> Actually, Calfee now offers an option to fit 28 or 35mm wide tires. It
> cost betwee
It has been sold.
On May 30, 8:26 pm, thomas wrote:
> Used for 3 months. Like new. A few tiny scratches where it was
> inserted, above that it's perfect. $45 includes free shipping to
> lower 48.
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James,
Thanks for the input. I have about 3 fingers of post exposed and use
an 8cm stem on my 58 Atlantis. I'm sure I can fit a 56 Atlantis just
fine. I wasn't aware there was much difference compared to a saluki of
the same size.
Brent
On May 31, 6:09 pm, James Dinneen wrote:
> I have not rid
I was thinking of y'all today:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3584501906/
DE
On Sun, May 31, 2009 at 10:07 AM, charlie wrote:
>
>
> Sorry for the rant but this question made me think about the subject
> again. I hope you find it interesting, thought provoking and amusing
> and not o
on 5/31/09 8:58 PM, dpco at dcompton1...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
> its very hard to answer that question without making negative remarks
> about riv models. i like my riv, but on this forum, there is a lot of
> disinformation regarding other brands, especially carbon brands.
Actually, this forum te
...and thank you Jim for reining that in when it gets a little too OT. It
doesn't happen often, though, which is a testament to this group's good nature!
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To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 9:58 PM
Subject: [R
Hey there -
Just finished an update to the Current Classics Gallery tonight, and it just
so happened that the final entry was Neil's really well photographed
Rivendell Romulus -
http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2009/cc660-neildoshi0509.html
Been a tricky and difficult month for updates and mileage
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