Rim and tire choice and air pressure in tires make a big difference.
Riv probably uses what they consider the more common size. This, plus
the fact stand over does not make much difference in how a bike rides
is why I think stand over should be way down on the list when choosing
a bike.
On Sep 3
A competent framebuilder who does repairs should be able to simply
replace the whole steering column. Jack Franklin here in Ohio charges
about $85 to do so. http://home.windstream.net/franklinframe/repairs.html
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That's true, but then there's paint to match... At some point it's
easier/cheaper to just find a fork that fits.
My question is why, if you bought a bike that's "like-new", you bought
a fork? Just to have as a spare?
On Oct 1, 5:59 am, Garth wrote:
> A competent framebuilder who does repairs sh
Probably a combination of tire size and where they measure--since the top tube
slopes slightly, it can vary a bit...
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How short is too short?
Have you considered the Nitto Dirt Drop, Periscopa, or Technomic
stems?
On Sep 29, 9:57 pm, Weird Harold wrote:
> A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I bought a like-new Bridgestone
> X0-1. I just purchased a new old stock fork for it, but the steerer
> tube is too short.
It's not about the bar reach; if the steerer is too short for the
frame you can't install a headset. The only real options are to
replace the steerer or replace the whole fork.
On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 9:12 AM, Richard wrote:
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> How short is too short?
>
> Have you considered the Nitto Dirt Drop
On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 8:03 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
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>
> That's true, but then there's paint to match... At some point it's
> easier/cheaper to just find a fork that fits.
>
> My question is why, if you bought a bike that's "like-new", you bought
> a fork? Just to have as a spare?
Yep. Harold doesn't have much of a choice here . get another
fork or have the steering tube replaced. He made the wrong
choice .. join the club.
How much is too short though? If it's a matter of mm's, it depends on
his headset. Maybe a low stack height one would do, I think the Tan
BTW.. can anyone measure the inseam of their shorts and knickers?
Give the size of yours also. I know it has a diamond crotch, but if
you lay them down you can pinpoint where the crotch seam would be.
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Does anyone have an opinion on these? They look like good all-around
tires.
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These came stock on my Pashley Guvnor (in white). Nice tires, but I
switched to Schwalbe Marathons for better flat resistance and more
long-term durability.
―Eric Norris
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On Oct 1, 2009, at 8:27 AM, stevep33 wrote:
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> Does anyone have an opinion on these? They loo
They are decent tires. Not great, but more than adequate, bargain-
priced, and available in some neat colors (whitewalls, all-creme,
etc).
On Oct 1, 10:27 am, stevep33 wrote:
> Does anyone have an opinion on these? They look like good all-around
> tires.
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Jay here rides almost entirely with a load up front (on
Platrackprototype with big basket and ShopSack prototype with lots in
it), no problem. On campouts, three to four campers will have heavy
loads up there, sometimes 60 percent front, 40 rear; and sometimes the
other way around. I have no prefe
On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 12:06 PM, grant wrote:
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> Jay here rides almost entirely with a load up front (on
> Platrackprototype with big basket and ShopSack prototype with lots in
> it), no problem. On campouts, three to four campers will have heavy
> loads up there, sometimes 60 percent front, 40
Around town - commuting and errands - I almost always put everything
up front and high. (My commuter has a passtow rack with a slightly
modified Swift Industries Cetma Porteur bag - holds up to 40 lbs!) I
find front high load easier to access when making frequent stops.
Road touring I put aroun
Are there better tires in the fat whitewall category?
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Orange. The green is very nice, but the orange is perfect.
Rivendell does orange better than any other I've seen, no question.
It's one of those colors that is easy to get wrong but amazing when
it's right. The Hilborne orange reminds me of the old Rambouillet
orange...are they exactly the same
Probably not.
On Oct 1, 11:48 am, Steve Park wrote:
> Are there better tires in the fat whitewall category?
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Bridgestone recalled a bunch of the XO forks- make sure the one you have
isn't one of the "defective" ones before doing anything to the fork you just
bought. I can't recall how to identify the new vs recalled fork is off
hand- maybe someone else can. But it seems the problem was in the crown.
Jc
On Sep 30, 9:21 am, "Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles"
wrote:
> @ToddBS --
>
> Actually, my implication was that the average bike shop does not have
> interest in stocking / displaying a versatile steel bike, although
> they might get a Soma or Surly at your request. That said, I think
> there is ro
I'm only new to this group, but I expected this to be about an 'arse
hatchet', aka an uncomfortable saddle. (this maybe my crude
Australian vernacular?)
Do people really cyclo-tour carrying a hatchet?
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On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 7:53 AM, Mark wrote:
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> I'm only new to this group, but I expected this to be about an 'arse
> hatchet', aka an uncomfortable saddle. (this maybe my crude
> Australian vernacular?)
>
> Do people really cyclo-tour carrying a hatchet?
Sure, for bike camping trips. I tend
on 9/30/09 2:12 PM, J C at chive...@gmail.com wrote:
> Bridgestone recalled a bunch of the XO forks- make sure the one you have isn't
> one of the "defective" ones before doing anything to the fork you just bought.
> I can't recall how to identify the new vs recalled fork is off hand- maybe
> som
Some of those pit bulls are vicious
From: Mark
Do people really cyclo-tour carrying a hatchet?
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I'll be in Seattle next Monday for about a week, and I'm hoping to
have my recently coupled Saluki built back up by then to bring along.
But, if I can't get it finished, are there any shops in Seattle that
demo or rent decent bicycles? I'd like to get some decent day rides in
while I'm in town.
C
I commute with mine!
On Oct 1, 12:50 pm, Bruce wrote:
> Some of those pit bulls are vicious
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> From: Mark
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> Do people really cyclo-tour carrying a hatchet?
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> Australian vernacular?)
Sounds more apt a description than crude :)
On Oct 1, 7:53 am, Mark wrote:
> I'm only new to this group, but I expected this to be abou
You might try these guys. http://montlakebike.com/rentals/prices.html
I was in there a year or so ago, and recall that the selection was
pretty decent.
On Oct 1, 2:02 pm, Gino Zahnd wrote:
> I'll be in Seattle next Monday for about a week, and I'm hoping to
> have my recently coupled Saluki b
Willkommen in Seattle.
Recycled Cycles in the University District rents bikes.
http://www.recycledcycles.com/
Elliott Bay Bicycles (downtown) might--it's a fun place to stop anyway
and look. http://www.elliottbaybicycles.com/
Free Range Cycles (Fremont) might--very Bob-ish kind of place.
http:
I am thinning out the herd. Sold my old Rivendell a couple of weeks ago and the
next to go will be my X0-1.
?
It is the large size--about a 59. It has about 2500 miles on it. It was
purchased direct from Grant/Bridgestone when Grant was closing up Bridgestone
USA and was offering some of th
How much are you looking for?
-Kent
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There's a 65cm ahh on ebay that looks A LOT like a scam
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rivendell-A-Homer-Hilson-Touring-Commuting-Bike-65cm_W0QQitemZ350259709778QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRoad_Bikes?hash=item518d1b0752&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
just as a heads up.
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Subject: [RBW] FS: X0-1
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2009 17:05:16 -0400
From: kaiser...@aol.com
I am thinning out the herd. Sold my old Rivendell a couple of weeks ago and the
next to go will be my X0-
This seller needs to be reported to ebay!
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Subject: [RBW] ahh on ebay
There's a 65cm ahh on ebay that looks A LOT like a scam
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rivende
Hey, I might be interested.
How much and yes a picture would help.
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I am thinning out the herd. Sold my old Rivendell
Reported.
On Oct 1, 7:29 pm, "David Faller" wrote:
> This seller needs to be reported to ebay!
>
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> Subject: [RBW] ahh on ebay
>
> There's a 65cm ahh on
Orange.
If you had asked me before I saw it I would have said Green for sure
but the Orange is so damn gorgeous, especially Adam's shots on Ecovelo
On Oct 1, 9:51 am, Steve Park wrote:
> Orange. The green is very nice, but the orange is perfect.
>
> Rivendell does orange better than any other
Gino hope you enjoy your time in our emerald city
This Ryan agrees with Ryan #1 above on the shop suggestions.
All 3 of those shops are great. Recycled Cycles happens to be right
by the Gillman trail which is a decent place to get a ride in and goes
40 miles from Ballard (on the shore of Puget
Ryan,
Some of the RBW bikes have braze-ons that match this rack. If they are
present, it is perhaps less fiddley to use the dedicated braze-ons rather
than the canti bosses. My dad's Saluki, for example, has the braze-ons for
the Mini and I would pick it over the M12.
Doug
On Tue, Sep 29, 200
I have a pair of dress and rubber soled shoes from this company I use
for riding. These seem a little far out there but might be worth a
try if priced* reasonably:
http://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk/casual_-_sports/ariel_shoe_cork/13148_p.html
*fortunately for us in the U.S., the UK did not ado
On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 9:25 PM, JoelMatthews wrote:
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> I have a pair of dress and rubber soled shoes from this company I use
> for riding. These seem a little far out there but might be worth a
> try if priced* reasonably:
>
> http://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk/casual_-_sports/ariel_shoe_cork/13
Thanks for the info folks.
Davidson doesn't rent bikes, and Recycled rents some plastic and
aluminum bikes. I'll try the others as well. But hopefully I'll be
able to get my Saluki together...
Thanks!
g
On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 6:10 PM, RoadieRyan wrote:
>
> Gino hope you enjoy your time in
Add is still active = 2100hr.
From: Seth Vidal
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thu, October 1, 2009 7:03:36 PM
Subject: [RBW] ahh on ebay
There's a 65cm ahh on ebay that looks A LOT like a scam
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rivendell-A-Homer-Hilson-Touring
Yawnisnt this the same ad from about a month or so back? While you
certainly cant respect their creativity, you can certainly appreciate
their tenacity.
Cheers!
cm
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I suppose it all depends on whether or not the added weight of the
bike slows a rider down. Me being 60 pounds overweight doesn't help
but then I keep up with my riding partner who is much leaner. I ride
my "two speed" freewheel bike quite a bit and its around 21 pounds. I
definitely notice the di
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