I know this wasn't your question, but
is the pod stuck, or are you turning the allen key the wrong way? Bar-
end shifter pods (at least Shimano?) are loosened from the bars by a
clockwise turning of the key, IIRC. In other words, reverse threaded.
Someone correct me if I am wrong.
Good luck,
Ger
Lovely.
May I suggest a tweak? Shorten the kickstand (a simple hacksaw will
do). But don't cut it too short. If you want to run wider tires at
some point, leave it long enough so it will work with the widest tires
that fit. Another way to shorten the kickstand for your medium tires
if you don't wa
Hi!
Yes, I've already chopped over 40mm off. It could probably stand to be another
10-15mm shorter. But I want to have some margin for uneven surfaces. I don't
know; I'm going to be chopping the rear rack stays while I still have a
friend's dremel-ish rotary tool (fun and scary to use). Perhaps
I think they are worth it. Phils are a bit pricey (esp the cassette
hub) but are very well done.
On my road bikes I'm also in the "haven't touched the Phil hubs (or
BB) in over 10 years" camp.
I raced a Rivendell Cyclocross bike for four years, I replaced one non-
driveside rear bearing towards
Been contemplating tires again on my Hillborne. About a week and a
half ago, pulled the Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700x40 off and went
with the positively skinny Panaracer Pasela TG 700x35. Now, while
these tires seem heavier than the Schwalbe, paradoxically the bike
seems faster.
However, part o
Last year I toured on Schwalbe Marathon 700x47 (actual 41) and they
were fine. Sure, they're a bit sluggish but fine for touring. No flats
and performed well off-road. I got them through Rivendell and they
were really quite cheap. And considering how well they wear, they're
about one of the best de
Here's a few upgrade ideas:
Pedals - on a long ride, a nice, smooth pair of pedals with
comfortable clips and straps (if you use them) are a true luxury.
Check out the Grip Kings, White Industries Urban Pedals, Soma double-
toe straps and/or the VO leather-clap toe clips. Rectangular cage
pedals
Yep, that's how mine is setup.
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I've ridden miles of crushed limestone rail trails in WI on my 650b
Grand Bois Cypres (32mm) and my wife was on Pasela TGs 700x37 I
believe, with no complaints from either of us. I now live in western
MN on gravel roads. The tires felt much more surefooted on the crushed
limestone. They aren't bad
Strapped cities and counties turning paved roads into gravel roads:
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Do the bar end shifters include the bar mount pods?
Thanks
On Jul 15, 7:43 pm, franklyn wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a pair of Shimano Bar-end shifters. This was a pair of 8-speed
> indexed/friction shifters, but the index mode for the right lever
> stopped working, but it still works perfect
That's funny, Eric. I had the same experience after moving to some fat
(44ish) Contis. The 35mm Paselas seem like racing slicks in comparison!!!
On Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 6:49 AM, EricP wrote:
> Been contemplating tires again on my Hillborne. About a week and a
> half ago, pulled the Schwalbe
If you are putting ten thousands of miles on the hub they may be worth
it.
In case you cycling where a hub problem would be catastrophic it would
be worth it.
If you mind repacking a shimano hub every year (or 10,000 miles) they
are worth it.
Shimano hubs are great. And for your intended purpose
I am contemplating doing the big change over. Can anyone please
explain the difference in ride qualities in something like Big Apples
vs. a nice pair of 650b tires? Demi-balloon vs balloon? Would the 650b
tires feel a little quicker?
Thanks.
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Powderpiggy, I use FW's exclusively with 2 sets of Phil Touring
Hubs. I use mostly Sachs at present, but still have some Suntour
FW's. Because of the very inconsistent quality of the IRD's , I've
stayed away from them. I don't like IRD's cog selection on the 13-32
either, the 15-18 jump is too
On Jul 19, 9:31 am, "mr.trout" wrote:
> I am contemplating doing the big change over. Can anyone please
> explain the difference in ride qualities in something like Big Apples
> vs. a nice pair of 650b tires? Demi-balloon vs balloon? Would the 650b
> tires feel a little quicker?
i don't know the
700x60 or even 50 are big tires. They put you higher off the street.
Not an issue if you are taller and have a larger bike.
Average to shorter riders get something of the feeling lamplighters
used to get on larger bikes. Leastways that is how I felt when I put
Big Apples on a road bike.
As Patr
> Chris King is a bit garish for a Betty Foy.
Sotto Voce CK headsets do not have that visible a logo. Same with the
Ti if you can afford it.
On Jul 19, 9:04 am, Ginz wrote:
> Here's a few upgrade ideas:
>
> Pedals - on a long ride, a nice, smooth pair of pedals with
> comfortable clips and str
Looks right now. Well done.
On Jul 18, 7:12 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean
wrote:
> Okay, all I have is an "after" picture, which is not that good.
> Apparently a very significant aspect of the alpina-d derailer is my
> complete inability to take a good picture of it.
>
> http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/7
I used PW hubs and bottom brackets for years on a tandem, and on one
of my racing bikes.
Since everyone has covered the advantages, I'll mention one possible
negative:
PW hubs aren't all that sophisticated in terms of the bearing seals,
so if you use the hubs in extreme conditions, they may not y
Hello,
Would anyone like to trade my lightly used Mark's rack (struts have
never been trimmed) for your Nitto Mini front rack?
Please reply off list and thanks!
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I think it's perception. You don't get Big Apples for speed - I got them
for the cush ride. I have 26x2.1s on my mtb (beater bike), and they
transformed the bumpy, rutty commute to a smooth Cadillac glide that I
immediately loved. I have them at 30psi, so that helps.
Even so, I was coasting dow
After riding Pasela TG 37's (which I love) on my Hillborne for about
six months, I would like something bigger for the occasional off road
ride..(without fenders). I called Riv HQ a couple months ago and
asked about the Supreme 50's bc the Riv website says they actually
measure around 45mm on a Sy
Are you saying that you are considering doing a 650B conversion on an
existing bike? If so, your biggest thing might be comparing your
resulting range of BB heights and figure out if any of them are too
high or too low. The radius of a wheel with 700x60 Big apples will be
371mm nominally. The ra
I have ridden limestone with 32mm Panaracer RiBMos and had absolutely
no complaints. The ride was smooth but still fast, and the 32mm tires
felt like a perfect match for that terrain; even on the few loose
spots and bumpy wash-outs.
The person I was ridding with was using 28mm Coninental Gatorski
I think that the alternative makes sense for a 559 wheels conversion but
hardly for a 622 conversion; for one thing, it is a rare 700c frame that
will accept 50 mm, let alone 60 mm tires.
The value of the alternative for a 559 wheel-designed frame is that 650B
allows you to run narrower, lighter t
What provoked this? Whatever, please say on list. Relax, take 10 deeep
breaths, and drink 4 oz of good bourbon.
"[G]nat's ass" is good, very, very good!
Patrick "old, slow and philosophical" Moore
On Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 10:37 PM, donald compton wrote:
> seriously, i could give nat's ass,
As for, non garish headsets, Ive got Hatta Swan headsets on 2 of my bikes the
only marking if I recall correctly is a tiny NJS symbol, a little spendy, in
the
same price range as Chris King, yet beautiful, and as of yet, 2 years on my
Maldoror, problem free. We'll see if it holds up as well as
On Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 8:47 AM, Ray Shine wrote:
> I mostly agree with Rene. I have used a Hennessey hammock for extended
> backpacking trips. It is very comfortable, but if the temperature drops
> below 35 degrees, it is difficult to stay warm in a hammock AND keep the
> weight down at the same
FS: Brooks B17 Narrow Brown
I bought this thinking it might like my butt more than the standard
width B17. But standard still works best for me.
This is the rich brown color, not honey. Mounted in post, ridden
less than 5 miles. Wiped off with Proofhide.
With original packaging box and innards
FS: Brooks B17 Narrow Brown
I bought this thinking it might like my butt more than the standard
width B17. But standard still works best for me.
This is the rich brown color, not honey. Mounted in post, ridden
less than 5 miles. Wiped off with Proofhide.
With original packaging box and innards
nice photo here, just in case you need a viewing:
http://aebike.com/product/brooks-b17-narrow-antique-brown-top-black-rails-sku-sa1269-qc30.htm
On Jul 19, 11:47 am, eflayer wrote:
> FS: Brooks B17 Narrow Brown
>
> I bought this thinking it might like my butt more than the standard
> width B17.
I recently picked up a few "Shimano" free-wheels from my LBS (for my
Rivendells) at amazingly low prices. We'll see how they do.
I've not had any problems with IRD free wheels, the Sun-Race free
wheels I used a while back wore gear teeth quite quickly.
Angus
On Jul 19, 12:11 am, Powderpiggy wr
I started with Schwalbe 40mm Smart Sams on my Sam ,a kinda cross tire
with knobs, fab in the dirt but slooow on long paved sections. I
switched to a 35mm Pasela's, faster on the road and just OK in the
dirt. On the Smart Sams I could go pretty fast thru downhill dirt
corners, not so on the Paselas
I don't know. I'll tell you in 20,000 miles when mine wears out ;-)
BykMor
On Jul 18, 11:26 am, Philip Williamson
wrote:
> +1 on a Schmidt as the preferred hub upgrade.
>
> philip
> 97128
>
> On Jul 17, 10:02 pm, All Rounder 2000
> wrote:> I have bikes with PW (Freewheel), SunTour (FW), and Sh
The problem with the hammock is that you have to have trees or some
man made structures to attach it to that are in the right position. I
find this more challenging in California, even in the Sierras as it
limits my campsite choices. I do enjoy a nice afternoon nap in one,
and have taken a lightwei
I'll be on an S24O on Mt Diablo this weekend. I have a nice bivy
sack, so could go that route. I also thought about just bringing the
footprint poles and rainfly without the tent to make a shelter, but
then the tent without the rainfly might be better ventilation, so
since it's under 40 miles eac
I ran 559 big apples (50mm width) on my bleriot after running 650b for
over a year, and I really enjoyed the ride. At about 50 psi the
apples are soft but quick and I really dug the all black look.
colin cummings
amarillo, tx
On Jul 19, 8:31 am, "mr.trout" wrote:
> I am contemplating doing the
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I have changed out just a few parts. The original wheels were reall
I think that may have already occurred.
Bill
Kentucky (The birthplace of both good and bad bourbon)
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Just a dissenting voice here... you *can* use 8-speed ultegra indexing
shifters with a 7-speed IRD freewheel with perfectly satisfactory
results.
I'm sure the silver shifters are great; I have some I intend to set up
to see what they're like.
But the choice of friction versus ultegra 8-speed inde
Howdy.
It is probably a bit anti-RBW, but I would say if you have any concerns
about freewheels then skip the freewheel Phils. If you plan on indexing, or
think you might ever want it, skip the freewheel Phils. PW seems like a
great company, but among reputable brands any rear hub given reasonab
Can the the current ultregras be switched to 7sp or will there be an
extra "click?"
On Jul 19, 5:57 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean
wrote:
> Just a dissenting voice here... you *can* use 8-speed ultegra indexing
> shifters with a 7-speed IRD freewheel with perfectly satisfactory
> results.
>
> I'm sure the
you never get to the extra click if the limit screws are properly
set. The IRD freewheel cogs have moders 9/8 speed spacing and will
work with many modern shimano indexing systems. When the limit screws
are set, you will only get the required throw out of the shift lever.
Likewise, the silver shi
must be that time of year... I'm doing an s24o this weekend too. From
Moorpark to the coast and then camping at Carpinteria State Beach. And
of course a visit to the Island Brewing Co nearby.
~Mike~
On Jul 19, 1:21 pm, William wrote:
> I'll be on an S24O on Mt Diablo this weekend. I have a nice
Did anyone ride either of these? How about a ride report?
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Selling a Brand New 135mm Phil Wood rear cassette 136mm hub. Never
been laced. $295. Also selling a set of barely used XT (made in Japan)
700c wheels with Mach 240 rims. They were used less than 50 miles.
$125 for the front and rear.
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On my setup with an XT low-normal (Rapid Rise) derailer with an IRD 7-
spd freewheel on a PW hub, I use the appropriate limit screw to
prevent the derailer from being moved past the outer cog.
Theoretically, I guess, one could get the extra click by straining
hard on the shifter and either stretchi
I have hung my Hennessey from a granite face on several occasions in the
Sierra.
This link shows one such hang, and also shows the underquilt. No tarp due to
typical summer Sierra weather. Just bug screen. Here's the link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8581...@n03/sets/72157624415970717/
Go with a bivy sack. OR (Outdoor Research) has one that's 2lbs and
will fit in a Carradice.
Goretex with a mosquito net at the head end.
On Jul 17, 7:27 am, Mike wrote:
> So tent or no tent for an S24O? This is actually more of a +24O where
> I'm gonna do approx 60 miles the first day and maybe
I'm actually at my campsite--Hoodview Campground at Timothy Lake which
has a great view of Mt Hood. The weather is beautiful and I can't wait
until it's dark so I can take in the stars. I brought my whole tent
but have not set up the rainfly.
I've made dinner and enjoyed a nice cup of Starbuck's V
so the decision would be to either convert a current frame to 650b, or
buy a 29er for the BAs.
my understanding is that the benefits of both 650b and BAs is they're
soft but quick.
I guess what I'm wondering is if I want a Big Apple-ish smooth ride
quality, is a 650b conversion gonna give it to m
Selling a set of LX front and rear derailleurs new, never installed.
The rear is a SGS long cage T661 and the front is a m661 clamp on top
swing for a 28.6 or 34.9. Both for $65 shipped.
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The HD is a good example. If I had not "Riv'd" out my Handsome Devil
I think I could have come in for a sub $1000 price but Dammit between
this group and CycloFiend (Damn You Jim!) I wanted a cool steel
bike ;-)
On Jul 18, 11:32 am, andrew hill wrote:
> what about the Handsome Devil? that cou
Or you could get one of these Sub $500 beauties, not lugged of course
but cromo, I would, however, be suspicious of the assembly quality
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/galaxy.htm
On Jul 19, 10:02 pm, RoadieRyan wrote:
> The HD is a good example. If I had not "Riv'd" out my Handsom
Found my bags of freewheel, not doing SS anymore, so here it is for
those who can use it.
Free but you pay postage, best guess will cost you 3 to 5 ship to US.
Send me a email offlist please.
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Doing a solo bike tour down to san diego any one know some good
campsites between la and san Diego?
thanks
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Most of the State Beaches have Hiker/biker sites that require no
reservations, those would be your best bet. You can't check in until
4pm and have to be out by 9am and it's $5-10 per night depending on
the location.
~Mike~
On Jul 19, 10:50 pm, manueljohnacosta
wrote:
> Doing a solo bike tour dow
thanks any particular places? I only need two places between la and
san diego
On Jul 19, 11:38 pm, Michael_S wrote:
> Most of the State Beaches have Hiker/biker sites that require no
> reservations, those would be your best bet. You can't check in until
> 4pm and have to be out by 9am and it's $5
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