The thing I like best about Taube's books are that they make me think and look
at food in a different way.
Dave Nawrocki
Fort Collins, CO
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I'm well over 200# but find that the 26mm GB's ride as well as
anything else. Inflated to rec max press they work even when hitting
the surprise pothole-never a pinch flat.
On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 7:56 PM, RoadieRyan wrote:
> I can only speak to the Pasela's but I am running 700x35c wire beads
>
OK, Have at it!!! Who's first?
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I have direct experience. While my B-17 was very comfortable it did
not last. I wore it out in about 4500 miles--it started sagging to
one side and became asymmetrical. So, it was really comfortable until
it wasn't. I have heard from many others--check out the discussions
on the ibob list--
For me when it comes to tires, it's like visiting my favorite
restaurant and always ordering the same dish... So even though I
always vow to try something different, at the last minute I always go
with the sure thing... Schwalbe Big Apple 2.0s... I just ordered 2 new
sets for project bikes...(I als
On Fri, 2011-01-07 at 06:24 -0800, Christian wrote:
>
> I have direct experience. While my B-17 was very comfortable it did
> not last. I wore it out in about 4500 miles--it started sagging to
> one side and became asymmetrical. So, it was really comfortable until
> it wasn't. I have heard fro
Few things in life bring a smile to my face like a good discussion
about the B17... 100+ year-old design, millions of miles... says an
awful lot.
Bobby "more B17s than Imelda Marcos has shoes" Birmingham
On Jan 7, 9:32 am, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Fri, 2011-01-07 at 06:24 -0800, Christian wro
On Fri, 2011-01-07 at 06:46 -0800, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
> Few things in life bring a smile to my face like a good discussion
> about the B17... 100+ year-old design, millions of miles... says an
> awful lot.
There's all sorts of evolution that's happened in the past 100 years,
but asses haven't
Cold and windy, especially north of Albuquerque; I'd guess that you
want to tour the north central part of the state, Santa Fe, Taos,
Espanola, Chama, and they are all considerably higher than ABQ's 5K
feet. I'd not spring this on her suddenly! My own choice would be May
and June or perhaps Septemb
I've skiied at the resort near Los Alamos. Yes it is cold up there. In fact, I
cruised through that region on a motorcycle a few years ago in the month of
June. I left Los Alamos (I have family who live there) earlyish, about 0700.
Nearly froze to death that morning it was so cold. However, it
Robert:
Perhaps you could be more specific. Do you have questions or
observations? What are you hoping that us longshanks will share?
What's the Riv-related content?
DC
(6'2";37-inch PBH;ape arms;size 14 feet; 65cm Hilsen;60cm Bombadil;
64cm Quickbeam)
On Jan 7, 6:24 am, robert zeidler wrote:
>
I'm in.
6'6", 99 PBH, 202cm wingspan.
Hrm, I know this is an old run down pun fellas, but the RBW Basketball
Team would be a lot of fun - I wonder how many people on the list are
hoopers, and how BOBish translates over onto the basketball court.
I could, provided we locate a backboard and rim, b
Nothing apart from taking over the world as we know it.
OK, OK. This should be discussion about any and everything that involves the
riding experience for those who require a bicycle larger than 64cm.
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I could never get comfortable on a B-17 or any of the Fizik saddles so
tried the Berthoud more out of desperation than anything. Right out
of the box I had an opportunity to do an ~500 mile trip. No
discomfort at all.
As for appearance, I prefer Berthoud to the Brooks. The Berthoud
shape is les
While singing short people got no reason ...
6'5" tall
67 cm ahh
64 cm Bombadil
96.5 pbh
225lbs
Looking for at least 65 cm single speed
Kelly
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On Jan 7, 2011, at 9:55 AM, zeidler.rob...@gmail.com wrote:
> Nothing apart from taking over the world as we know it.
>
> OK, O
On Fri, 2011-01-07 at 08:12 -0800, JoelMatthews wrote:
> Unless you have an Ideale that has been well maintained - or stored in
> optimal conditions - it is not going to be as comfortable, work as
> well, or last as long as a modern Brooks or Berthoud.
I had an Ideale when it was new and it wasn't
6'6" tall
230
64cm Atlantis
65cm Redwood
68cm Redwood
67cm AHH
64cm Sam
62cm Hunqa (on the way)
And way too many others (non-Riv).
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Oh yeah...
68cm Riv Custom.
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On Jan 6, 8:12 pm, Rene Sterental wrote:
> The short answer is that carbs create and trigger addiction responses, just
> like nicotine, alcohol and other drugs. When you are hooked, you crave them
> for all the reasons explained in the book (High insuline, lack of calories
> for normal function b
Thanks .. Double cheeseburger, fries and shake at 50 miles thanks.:
Medium please
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On Jan 6, 2011, at 11:38 PM, Rene Sterental wrote:
> Well, the discussion had just turned into what to eat during those long
> rides, carbs being the traditional option and now, with Grant's
I would buy a 68
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On Jan 6, 2011, at 11:27 PM, AmiSingh wrote:
> So now that we have the attention of all the tall fellas, who wants in
> on a SimpleOne?
>
> I'd like a 68 frame. As long as we get to the magic number (10 I
> think?) they'll run a series for the giants.
>
>
I have Pasela Tour Guards (not folding) in 35s and they are great.
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> I had an Ideale when it was new and it wasn't as comfortable and didn't
> work as well as a B.17. It was one of those with the integral wide
> aluminum rails and the built-in micro-adjusting clamp.
My favorite Ideales are the 4 and 6 (the lightly sprung city
saddles). I think the aluminum fram
I have been using b.17s for while, but got frustrated when I burnt through
my last one in 7 months and went ahead and purchased a Berthoud touring
saddle.
I have only been using it for 2 months now but so far so good. It is a
little narrower than a b.17 but not in a bad way. Still has enough
room a
Actually that's the part of the state that I have toured on two
occasions for about a month in total. I was thinking about coming
across the south - hitting New Orleans & San Antonio before landing in
Big Bend, then on to Carlsbad, and Las Cruces, before heading back
north.
michael
On Jan 7, 9:58
Do any of you good folks know anything about Montana Hwy 2? It runs
east/west through northern Montana and into (from?) Dakota. Mainly
interested in traffic situations, availability of services. Thanks.
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I would be put out on the street if I were to even discuss a Simpleone
at this point. Especially being that there is a Casseroll frame and
fork hanging in my garage.
By the way, I got the UPS email that my Hilsen is officially en
route.
This part of the wait I consider just about unbearable! I c
I have traveled it's entire length by m/c. Long desolate stretches in the east
and real windy. I did see quite a few bicyclists however.
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Joel and Clayton:
I noticed that the rails appear a bit narrower on the Berthoud Aspin
than on a B-17. Did you have to force the rails out a little to get it
to fit your seatpost clamp? What seatposts have you tried with the
Apsin?
Thanks,
Lee
San Francisco, CA
On Jan 7, 9:42 am, Clayton Scott
Rene,
I have been outlining a writeup myself on this subject, looks like
Lovelybike beat me too it. I think you and I are in a similar size
class, 6'2" 220 lb, so some of my thoughts may carry over.
I bought my Berthoud well over a year ago and have moved it around on
different bikes. My other b
It's on the Adventure Cycling Northern Tier. Great road, not very much
traffic. Because of the prevailing wind, I recommend riding west to
east. There are enough services, though not an enormous amount. I
recommend buying the Adventure Cycling map to see where the services
are.
On Fri, Jan 7, 2011
Yes, just mount and tighten clamp.
On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 10:10 AM, Lee wrote:
> Joel and Clayton:
>
> I noticed that the rails appear a bit narrower on the Berthoud Aspin
> than on a B-17. Did you have to force the rails out a little to get it
> to fit your seatpost clamp? What seatposts have y
I had a ball riding that road because I camped in the small town parks
and met a ton of great folks. Road is fine. Wind is wind.
S.
On Jan 7, 12:13 pm, Anne Paulson wrote:
> It's on the Adventure Cycling Northern Tier. Great road, not very much
> traffic. Because of the prevailing wind, I reco
A customer came in the shop a few months back with a Berthoud on his
Surly LHT. I aked if I could try the saddle out and he let me take his
bike around the block a few times. The saddle -- which ahd about 300
miles on it by then -- was a bit flat for my liking, and a tad
narrower than the B-17. Sti
On Jan 7, 8:51 am, Patrick in VT wrote:
> the other thing they have in common is that they cook *a lot*, which,
> for me, is absolutely essential to maintaining a healthy relationship
> with food. In fact, I'd suggest buying a good cookbook, rather than a
> *diet* book, for anyone who is serious
> I noticed that the rails appear a bit narrower on the Berthoud Aspin
> than on a B-17. Did you have to force the rails out a little to get it
> to fit your seatpost clamp? What seatposts have you tried with the
> Apsin?
Lee:
The rails may be more narrow.
One Berthoud is mounted on a CLB post.
Sounds like something folks on this list might be interested in ... if you wear
size 9 shoes.
--Eric N
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> From: Lorne Sachs
> Date: January 7, 2011 10:19:06 AM PST
> To: Davis Bike Club
> Subject: [DBC] North Face Cycling mens shoe tester(s)
>
> Hi All,
>
> I receiv
Michael,
Just as another tour to consider, Southeast Arizona in late February
to March is just about perfect for weather. Vermont Bicycle Tours,
which I'm sure you're familiar with, has a tour itinerary for one of
their supported tours that could fairly easily be cannibalized for a
self-supported
Only reason I wouldn't try a 200 dollar saddle is if I can't return it. It
looks to me to be a very well made comfortable saddle that has a benefit if
you buy thier saddle bags too.
I would also out of desperation try it if I didn't have comfortable saddles
now.
Kelly
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On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 2:50 PM, Kelly Sleeper wrote:
>
> Only reason I wouldn't try a 200 dollar saddle is if I can't return it. It
> looks to me to be a very well made comfortable saddle that has a benefit if
> you buy thier saddle bags too.
>
> I would also out of desperation try it if I didn'
As a new owner and new to this style of riding. This style of riding being
larger tires, more upright position, more comfort oriented.
My question is what makes the Rivendell Bike Different.
I notice that even with Custom builds that Tire Clearance is less than.
Full tour bikes that wil
And now they are available to spend!
On Jan 6, 6:34 am, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
> Great idea... you are truly wise... thx
>
> On Jan 6, 1:15 am, Esteban wrote:
>
> > Seth's onto something. The first thing I do with my rebate is to buy
> > membership for another year.
>
> > An altruistic move wou
I have a light that Rivendell used to sell. Four AA battery, LED. Not so
bright compared to modern lights, but the price is right. I have four
mounts for it so you can move it between bikes. It fell and the end cap got
lost/internals knocked loose. Kind of a pain to put batteries in, but once
The magician never shares his secrets
its a mystery that should never be put into exact words or "it" will
be diluted.
I think in the industry they call "it" brand mystique
"it" is what I love about Rivendell.
On Jan 7, 12:06 pm, Kelly Sleeper wrote:
> As a new owner and new to this style
Come on!! Where are all my fellow bean-poles?
On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 11:30 AM, wrote:
> Oh yeah...
> 68cm Riv Custom.
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Thanks for the suggestions Jim. I have a great time camping and
hiking outside of Tucson. We stayed at a state park but I can't
remember the name of it now. I don't think I want to drive to Arizona
on this trip, but i do want to look at all these links.
michael
On Jan 7, 2:38 pm, Jim Cloud wr
What makes a Rivendell?
Why the craftsmanship of the Elves and Dwarves of Middle Earth (who in
a secret pact have shared their legendary weapon-making technology for
greater purpose)... I mean "duh"... I thought that was obvious...
(Kelly, I wish I knew, but I certainly agree... nothing rides lik
Doug
I am arriving at that conclusion and towards that end I'm also
prepared to rule out one compelling variable. My experiments suggest
that the compliance (flexibility) of the rear rack itself is NOT a
significant contributor to shimmy on my Hillborne.
The experiment was that I swapped rear ra
Well that's just the thing not everyone with a larger frame is a
bean-pole.I'm only a bit over 6 feet these days (I swear I was taller a
decade or two ago), but my PBH is 94 so I've got a 66cm Quickbeam which fits
perfectly. I also look less like a bean-pole than the base of a baobab tree.
:-)
Alo
Thanks for all the responses. I'm ordering one tonight to try it. I
like the B17 except for its nose up position to prevent sliding
forward. Always thought it should be flatter.
Seems like the Berthoud Touring might make me completely happy.
René
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On Jan 7, 2011, at 1:54 PM
Well then you're an honorary bean-pole! Welcome!!!
On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 6:40 PM, Robert F. Harrison wrote:
> Well that's just the thing not everyone with a larger frame is a
> bean-pole.I'm only a bit over 6 feet these days (I swear I was taller a
> decade or two ago), but my PBH is 94 so I've
Rene:
If the Berthoud works out, COULD this mean you may have a veritable
arsenal of B17s available for sale??? (tee hee hee)
Bobby "I've already bought a B17 from Rene" Birmingham
On Jan 7, 6:47 pm, Rene Sterental wrote:
> Thanks for all the responses. I'm ordering one tonight to try it. I
>
Well then in the name of truth justice and the american way.. you must
sell you're quickbeam to me, that a true bean pole can enjoy a single
speed.
NO???
I had to try.
Robert F. Harrison wrote:
> Well that's just the thing not everyone with a larger frame is a
> bean-pole.I'm only a bit over 6 fe
Well:
I just used my rebate for a 3-year membership and a Mark's Rack (so I
can interchange my Platrack across multiple bikes).
I also am grateful for the fact that I can afford to own a Riv, and
that I work for a great company who does 2 for 1 charitable matches...
I am donating though my compan
Oh yeah revisited 68cm Quickbeam
On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 11:30 AM, wrote:
> Oh yeah...
> 68cm Riv Custom.
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I'd be very interested to hear about touring fully loaded. the good,
the bad, etc. I'm very interested in doing same and have even put
together a full 25" Cannondale rig, racks, bags, and some equipment to
tip-toe into it.
If time allows, it would be appreciated.
RGZ
On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 7:12
AMEN, BROTHER, I'm with you... Because life is too short to not enjoy
food!!! (or drink sh**y beer, or drink bad coffee, or ride lousy
bikes... yaddy yadda...)
BB
On Jan 7, 11:59 am, Kelly Sleeper wrote:
> Thanks .. Double cheeseburger, fries and shake at 50 miles thanks.:
> Medium please
>
> S
6"4"' 92pbh
60cm Bombadil on the way.
A couple/three 64s of various types typically around, but I'm finding
the leg-swing less easy as time goes on. Hmm, I wonder if in twenty
years I can cut out the top-tube of the Bombadil and step through the
world's first Bombadez?
Marty
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On Jan 7, 2011, at 6:32 PM, Marty wrote:
> 6"4"' 92pbh
>
> 60cm Bombadil on the way.
>
> A couple/three 64s of various types typically around, but I'm finding
> the leg-swing less easy as time goes on. Hmm, I wonder if
Some thoughts on this alternative to Nitto's "R" cage and a link to detailed
photos are on my blog:
http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com/2011/01/stuff-were-using-electra-ticino-bottle.html
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I know this topic is grossly OT, but the idea that carbs, even refined
carbs, are somehow "bad for you" is just egregiously absurd: tell it
to the Chinese, Indians, Native Americans, Italians and other groups
whose principal source of food is grains of some sort or another. The
Japanese have very l
On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 9:51 AM, Patrick in VT wrote:
Patrick made one other good observation:
> the other thing they have in common is that they cook *a lot*, which,
> for me, is absolutely essential to maintaining a healthy relationship
> with food. In fact, I'd suggest buying a good cookbook,
On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 10:43 AM, MichaelH wrote:
> Actually that's the part of the state that I have toured on two
> occasions for about a month in total. I was thinking about coming
> across the south - hitting New Orleans & San Antonio before landing in
> Big Bend, then on to Carlsbad, and Las
On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 1:06 PM, Kelly Sleeper wrote:
> My question is what makes the Rivendell Bike Different.
>
Incontrovertibly and incontestably nothing more important than **fit**
and **handling** -- sez I whose 3 customs won't take more than 30s
with fenders.
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Albuquerque,
Bravo!
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I know this topic is grossly OT, but the
To all who read them, what has been the most interesting article
you've read in a Riv Reader?
I haven't read many, but I was very into an article about a
typographer that originally appeared in the New Yorker...can't
remember which Reader, or the chap's name, but it was intriguing and
fun. I love
One of my favorites (in # 27) was about the twins who toured from
Alaska to South America. One of them stayed down there and the other
rode back to the US on an XO-1, with Terrier riding atop luggage,
stopping in at Walnut Creek for a chat and ride with Grant. He got a
new saddle and headed off
After commuting home in the dark and rain this evening (Seattle) it
occurred to me that, even with a nice Princeton-tech swerve n the seat
stay and modest tail pack and back of helmet tail lights, a nice
bright rear fender mounted tail light would not be a bad idea.
I like the look of the PDW Rad
perfect copy of the Nitto cage. and a great substitute if you cant
find or hate paying the high price of the nitto cage when they show up
(rarely) on ebay.
On Jan 7, 5:29 pm, Eric Norris wrote:
> Some thoughts on this alternative to Nitto's "R" cage and a link to detailed
> photos are on my
> b
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