Wheels and bars have been spoken for. Frame, crank and derailleurs
still up for grabs.
Thanks,
Marty
On Aug 31, 9:44 pm, Mitch Browne wrote:
> Marty are your rims still available?
>
> If they're 18+ I'd like them.
>
> What is the width? I like to run 32c plus tires.
>
> Thanks, Mitch San Luis O
Actually, I run my BAs at between 45 and 55 and weigh just a bit less
than BB. Of course, that's for the comparatively narrow 50's.
Per the chart that was in VBQ, that's just a couple of pounds over the
recommended. And on a bike with the bars way up (the way I ride), the
extra air in the back s
Enough, as I imagined it, would be sufficient for a given person. In
other words, might it possible that someone might have a sufficiently
narrow use range, so that one versatile bike could satisfy?
Yeah, you're right, probably not. Not if that someone really likes
bicycles.
On Aug 31, 8:26 pm,
Pliers padded with a rag worked for mine...
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I don't have the tool, but one
Whoa.
On Aug 31, 3:05 pm, Jacob Smyth wrote:
> I have in my possession a Bridgestone Atlantis from 1982 designed by
> Hiroo Watanabe. The frame is made out of 4130 ChrMo steel.
> The seat post is an aluminum SR Laprade, made in Japan. The handlebar
> is a Nitto Universiade 105, still in very goo
FWIW, the MKS dustcap is the same size as the cap on old style
Campagnolo pedals, so you can use the old Campy pedal tool as well.
David Sprunger
Fargo, ND
On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 12:46 PM, bfd wrote:
>. Do you> need a special tool to remove the dust cap? Thanks!
>
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OK, I'll play:
"one bike can't do it all - I've tried. "
define can't. With a Bombadil and maybe 4 sets of tires and maybe 3
handlebar/cockpit setups, I'd argue that there is no ride under the
big umbrella of "it all' that this theoretical one bike "can't do".
In order to say that it can't, I th
> define can't. With a Bombadil and maybe 4 sets of tires and maybe 3
> handlebar/cockpit setups, I'd argue that there is no ride under the
> big umbrella of "it all' that this theoretical one bike "can't do".
> In order to say that it can't, I think you'd have to bring in
> qualitative stuff like
At the risk of getting flogged or banned, I have to be honest... for
me the diagonal tube will take some time before I warm up to it. Even
the double parallel TT looked odd and freakish to me at first, but now
I absolutely love it... it looks strong and clean, and yet still
preserves the classic t
Crankset sold - thanks.
On Sep 1, 5:23 am, Marty wrote:
> Wheels and bars have been spoken for. Frame, crank and derailleurs
> still up for grabs.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Marty
>
> On Aug 31, 9:44 pm, Mitch Browne wrote:
>
> > Marty are your rims still available?
>
> > If they're 18+ I'd like them.
>
>
I've considered this subject a few times recently. I am hoping to semi-
retire next year and relocate to smaller place near the ocean, perhaps
with only a one car garage. what bike or what few bikes would I choose
to do the riding Ilike to do. I would want a lightweight fast road
bike with 28mm tir
on 9/1/10 7:15 AM, Montclair BobbyB at montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote:
> At the risk of getting flogged or banned, I have to be honest...
Now, now... ON Topic and Honest will not get one banned.
Disrespect and OT ramblings, on the other hand... ;^)
> for
> me the diagonal tube will take some
On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 8:43 AM, William wrote:
> OK, I'll play:
>
> "one bike can't do it all - I've tried. "
>
> define can't.
Well parried. I mean, in my own case, I *do* want at least one, light,
fast as possible road bike with all the qualities of top road bike
handling -- and this is what ru
"Well parried."
I'm glad you took as intended, just playing with words.
I'm totally on board with the notion that there is a broad range of
ride qualities that no one bike can provide, and I think you are spot
on with tubing dimensions. I think what you'd need is a bike with a
couple dials on th
Dont stare too long! You'll miss the turn!
On Sep 1, 7:34 am, Eric Norris wrote:
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"...but how is it appropriate to this list, please?"
1) Made by Bridgestone- the company that Grant used to work for
2) Has been discussed in depth in several RR
3) Has a direct link to the Riv Atlantis, so much so that the Riv has
a 2 on it (this is the 1, right?)
4) Obviously influenced Grants t
Yeah, but BESIDES all that
On Sep 1, 9:42 am, cm wrote:
> "...but how is it appropriate to this list, please?"
>
> 1) Made by Bridgestone- the company that Grant used to work for
> 2) Has been discussed in depth in several RR
> 3) Has a direct link to the Riv Atlantis, so much so that the Riv
Very nice. I especially like the catalogue page with the bike set-up
with racks & panniers. I've owned an Riv Atlantis since 03 and only
recently learned the significance of the "2" on the decal. This one
pre-dates my bike by 21 years. Nice to understand the lineage.
dougP
On Sep 1, 6:50 am,
Another side of the question is whether or not you demand the the
ultimate in performance for various types of riding. If you intend to
go on the weekly racers training ride on Thurs and rock hopping on
Saturday, you need a couple of very different bicycles. OTH, if you
like friendly pavement rid
That is a pretty bike! Very nice.
Rob in Seattle
On Aug 31, 2010, at 1:05 PM, Jacob Smyth wrote:
I have in my possession a Bridgestone Atlantis from 1982 designed by
Hiroo Watanabe.
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In the Shop we happen to have two 56cm Hillbornes. One is the
Taiwanese made Maxway, the other is the Waterford version from WI.
Of course, we couldn't help but take photos:
http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/gallery/?album=7&gallery=66
Obviously, the double toptuber is the Waterford version. I
I'll vote (kind of). I'm surprised at how close the weights are. I
think the double TT looks cool, and I'd find useful. On BART I have
to grab hard on the seat tube to portage the bike up stairs, because
I'd get a handful of frame pump if I grabbed the TT. A second TT
would be a portage handle
Did I read somewhere that the Maxway frame uses a Toyo built fork? Toyo did a
fine job on prior forks, so one wonders why the one pictured by Bryan seems
"stockier."
To be honest, both bikes look great to me. I like the paint on the Maxway a bit
better, but agree that the Waterford crown is ni
I love my MKS pedals, both the touring and grip kings...I have about a half
dozen on 5 bikes with a spare or two. However they come from the factory
very light on lubrication. The first set I owned clicked and sent a shiver
through my Quickbeam's frame. I thought the bottom bracket was toast until
I also thought that someone else (not Maxway) was doing the forks, but
can't remember who. Given that the lugs appear identical otherwise,
i'm surprised in the differences in the forks, especially that the
canti version seems to have narrower tapered legs. The fork bend looks
the same on both, whic
For such inexpensive but otherwise very good pedals, I use this
method: Fill with Phil Tenacious Oil and ride until they are smooth.
It has worked for me.
Alas, I find them too narrow for my 10 Cs -- my bunion rubs the
crankarm; prefer the MKS Touring pedal.
On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 1:07 PM, Robert
The Single TT one (Maxway?) has no BB cable guide installed!! Send it
back!
The Double TT one has a seatstay bridge that is not threaded
underneath for a fender!! Send it back!
On Sep 1, 12:14 pm, Bill Connell wrote:
> I also thought that someone else (not Maxway) was doing the forks, but
> can
Indeed - I'd be happy to dispose of them properly, just email directly
for my shipping address :-)
Bill
On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 2:35 PM, William wrote:
> The Single TT one (Maxway?) has no BB cable guide installed!! Send it
> back!
> The Double TT one has a seatstay bridge that is not threaded
There's a 64cm former Ram up now. Complete bike for less than the
price of a Roadeo frameset.
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On Sep 1, 11:04 am, "Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles"
wrote:
> In the Shop we happen to have two 56cm Hillbornes. One is the
> Taiwanese made Maxway, the other is the Waterford version from WI.
>
> Of course, we couldn't help but take
> photos:http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/gallery/?album=7&g
On Sep 1, 11:04 am, "Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles"
wrote:
> In the Shop we happen to have two 56cm Hillbornes. One is the
> Taiwanese made Maxway, the other is the Waterford version from WI.
>
> Of course, we couldn't help but take
> photos:http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/gallery/?album=7&g
"but what's the purpose?"
obviously to protect the frame pump and to allow me to carry up the
Bart stairs more easily
Duh
On Sep 1, 11:35 am, bfd wrote:
> On Sep 1, 11:04 am, "Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles"
>
> wrote:
> > In the Shop we happen to have two 56cm Hillbornes. One is the
> > Taiwan
I really don't know why Riv has to go and make multiple different
versions of this bike.
Yes, I know the only answer that matters is "because Grant wants to"
but even HE has to expend lots of unnecessary energy explaining to
people why one version is, allegedly, as good as the other.
Just when he c
> Alan at EcoVelo has a 60cm Maxway Sam with cantis and what will, now,
> forever hence be known as the "nice" fork; I have a 60cm Maxway Sam
> with sidepulls and what will forever hence be known as the "crappy"
> fork.
What qualities of Alan's fork make it better than yours?
On Sep 1, 4:12 pm, P
I dont think calling it a "crappy fork" is fair. I have a Bleriot
(obviously Taiwanese) and I dont think there is a crappy thing about
it. Riv had supply problems with taiwan and needed another builder. G
goes into it in some detail on the site. Seems like a new builder
would be a great time to tr
I have put about 200 miles on them; they were Riv's floor bike's tires
at first. Checkerboard pattern just beginning to wear off on rear.
Would like something 37 mm +; prefer something lightish and supple
rather than armored and beefy -- don't know all that they make in
those hugely fat sizes. A P
I own a 56cm Maxway canti Sam with the "3 spot " fork crown and my
bike is plenty stiff enough for off road endeavors. I originally had
70x40 knobbies on it and took it on very technical singletrack quite a
few times... It never felt anything other than solid.
and for the record... I like both f
It sometimes happens that a bike model will have changes over the run
- the Romulus and Saluki are other examples where there was a change
in brake type. The Sam is a little unusual in that it was caught in
production issues just as it was ramping up, so there was undoubtedly
some scrambling to kee
I'm with Joel on the competitive riding. Sometimes I feel like I
should care, but I just don't. I kind of wish I'd been the one to call
Alberto Contador "that tri guy."
I have three bikes, and would be happy with just the Quickbeam. If it
was my only bike, I wouldn't switch out the cockpit, since
Another one of those darn double top tube monstrosities!
One question, it has the Dia Compe centerpulls and 700x37 Paselas's,
my new-to-me Ram has Shimano caliper brakes and I had to deflate the
Jack Browns to install it. How much more clearance do the centerpulls
have? Could I install my tire w/
I'm down to a nearly all-time low of 3 bikes. What i've figured out
with the single bike notion is that, for me, the goal of having one
bike isn't worth the hassle of changing that bike for different uses.
I do switch my 'cross bike from commuter to racer and back once a
year, but i get tired of sw
I also prefer the fork crown on the double tt model. Although I tend
to like sidepulls better than canti's. I also really like the
trademark double tt look but sadly I ride smaller size frames and will
never be able to own one.
On Sep 1, 5:43 pm, Bill Connell wrote:
> It sometimes happens that
Sorry, I was being intentionally melodramatic with the "crappy"
comment! Poor choice of words.
I have been exceedingly happy with my bike, my first Riv, and actually
had the option of getting a Waterford frame at the time. I liked the
sidepulls and single top tube, so I took the Maxway. No complai
"is a feature, not a bug!"
you must work with software. haha. We say that all the time at
work.
I think the Maxway crown is really cool. I just fell in love with the
curly crown on mine which is also on the Waterford. The fatter lower
fork blades are what I thought was chunky, but even when I
that, and the fact that the dia-compe brakes they sell have a minimum
reach of 63mm? these must be the new ones VO is selling or the bike
is a 650b conversion? so much to speculate on and so little time.
Rob
On Sep 1, 2:49 pm, Michael_S wrote:
> Another one of those darn double top tube monstr
I think this is the one that got documented on the site in-process.
They said it was a Rambu, and they were deliberately increasing the
clearances and saying that it would be a new fork. I can't find the
picture/posting, but they had a photo with it still mainly Orange but
back from having the 2TT
On Wed, 2010-09-01 at 15:37 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Would like something 37 mm +; prefer something lightish and supple
> rather than armored and beefy -- don't know all that they make in
> those hugely fat sizes. A Pasela would be fine.
>
There is a 37mm Pasela, if you can find it!
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On Wed, 2010-09-01 at 16:43 -0500, Bill Connell wrote:
> It sometimes happens that a bike model will have changes over the run
> - the Romulus and Saluki are other examples where there was a change
> in brake type.
If you're thinking of the Centerpulluki and the Cantiluki versions of
the Saluki,
http://www.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/318/original_Peeking_post_July_3.pdf
Here's the photo I was thinking of. Different frame I assume, but
another big Rambu that got increased clearance and a new fork. This
one got canti brakes.
On Sep 1, 3:48 pm, William wrote:
> I think this is the one th
"Because I know people will ask ... the weight difference between the
frames is 8 ounces. For perspective, that is about the difference
between a full water bottle and one that is 3/4 full."
Now that puts the weight in real terms. I defy anyone to tell the
difference in how their bike performs w
Well, I'm at 4 (or 3 1/2 since one is a folder). And to be quite
honest, three are somewhat overlapping. Yes, I could maybe, possibly,
get by with one bike (my Sam Hillborne). But then I'd feel guilty
riding it through the slush/ice/snow of winter knowing the frame will
probably rot in about 5 o
Am more interested in the fact the last 64 Rambo conversion was for
PBH smaller than this one. At the time, I was thinking "gee, at 6'
and PBH of 88/89, that seems big." This one seems more reasonable.
Or maybe I read it wrong. Still, the complete is a nice looking
bike. I for one like the dou
My first run Hillborne has a different crown than either of those.
Think it might have been the same as the Romulus. Otherwise, I do
like the one on the Waterford made version.
Then again, noticed that the Atlantis forks have changed over the
years.
While I do like the new ones, and have seen th
I'm slower with an empty bottle because I'm looking around for someplace to
fill up. Stands to reason! :-)
Bob
On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 2:34 PM, doug peterson wrote:
> "Because I know people will ask ... the weight difference between the
> frames is 8 ounces. For perspective, that is about the
I think it's cool that these various iterations of the Hillborne are
out there - keeps it interesting. Mine is a single top tube 60cm
Maxway with cantis and the fork shown on the Waterford in Bryan's
photos. It might be just a tad flexy for some people, but it feels
just right under my 160 lb. I'd
Beautiful pictures of two beautiful frames Bryan...thank you.
Two or one...I'll take one thanks.
Angus
On Sep 1, 1:04 pm, "Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles"
wrote:
> In the Shop we happen to have two 56cm Hillbornes. One is the
> Taiwanese made Maxway, the other is the Waterford version from WI.
>
the rear brake bridge can be raised, but the fork is what it is unless
you increase the rake, and Grant is not likely to do that. If the
brake reach were increased otherwise the wheel would have to be
smaller or the head tube and angle would be rotaiting about the rear
axel.
THat being said, bett
One more variable:
I have a single top tube - 60cm - orange - Waterford with the 3 dot
fork...but my three dots didn't get the offset color, they were
painted orange. I think this was a very early Waterford with a
painting error. Any others out there like this? Oh well.
Joel
On Sep 1, 8:44 pm, A
The Powers that Be have just cut the statutory minimum number of
bicycles from five to four: gofast; gofast commuter (just first gofast
but with fenders, lights, rack); beater that is as close to the second
gofast as possible but much cheaper so that you actually enjoy riding
it to Costco or Albert
I have a 12cm Nitto Technomic Deluxe quill stem that I would like to
trade or sell. Now that I have a big frame, I don't need this much
reach. I'm using a dirt drop now, but I know I will switch bars at
some point - it is part of the fun. So, if you have a Technomic
Deluxe in 7cm or 8cm (my gues
Really? You can't tell that you have a full bottle on your bike? It
feels like an extra pound. I feel it when I'm out of the saddle.
I don't feel like a "princess and the pea" kind of rider, but my bike
feels different with a full bottle. I can feel 175mm cranks, or 25mm
tires instead of 28s. I don
Earlier this year the minimum was SEVEN! What happened? And even
though I would be happy with one bike... I do have three.
I would love a Fargo. And a Roadeo. And before that, I wanted a
Pugsley. And before that, a Kogswell Porteur. But I just keep riding
my Quickbeam, and my mountain bike, and my
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