I went through a period where I encountered similar damage on two sets
of 700x28 paselas, one non-TG, the other TG. Both times i only
noticed it after i had ridden them, but fairly soon after they were
new. Stopped using them as a result, although I now have a pair of
630-32 paselas that came on
They slip on ice..just ask me! I ride mine on dirt, gravel,
minor mud like riding through mud puddles and the surrounding muddy
areas but mostly pavement. You just have to be careful. I like the
lighter weight, low rolling resistance and width of the my 700 x 40's
(38mm actual). I can ride
I had 3 folding Pasela TG 35s and one non-folding Pasela TG 35 develop
sidewall bulges within 500 miles. One actually blew out mid-ride. I
haven't used Paselas since. This happened within a couple months of
RBW taking Paselas off their web-site. I've always wondered whether
that was pure coincidenc
a Saluki version...also in raw steel:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/2187750850.html
Happened across this listing last night, right after seeing the post
about the Travelo. Thought it might be of interest to someone here.
No relation to the seller.
Kps
--
You received this message becau
Also found the gumwall version of the Pasela to get those bulges. Do
believe if you search the list there are a number of threads on the
subject.
Found the sidewall issue to appear on both folding and wire bead
models. But not consistent. Have had some that were fine. Actually
used to think I
Have used both the 26" and 700C versions on non-paved roads and/or
trails. They work just fine. Not sure I'd want them as racing tires
on farm roads in the driftless region of Iowa. But for most things
short of that, they'd be fine.
But yeah, they do get slippery on ice. But not much worse tha
I have Marathon Supremes 700*35 and they're fine for the road and
carriage trails. Now in winter I've replaced them with the Marathon
Extremes 700*40 which work a lot better when the roads and trails get
messy. I have a lot more confidence in the Extremes. Bill
On Feb 3, 7:25 am, EricP wrote:
>
> Not sure I'd want them as racing tires on farm roads in the driftless region
> of Iowa. But for most things
> short of that, they'd be fine.
Services are kind of far and few between, otherwise, Northeast Iowa is
a great place to ride. Scenery is otherworldly. Not crowded, even
during the bes
Oh and on topic: Riding in Western Illinois on a limestone trail,
Supreme 38s did well until the rain. They spun a lot on me after the
trails got drenched.
On Feb 2, 7:45 pm, Forrest wrote:
> How capable are the Schwalbe Marathon Supremes for mild non-pavement
> riding -- e.g., gravel roads, cru
Phew! That was a close one. Thank goodness someone bought that frame
before I experienced a moment of ebay weakness.
Please post some pictures when you built it up.
On Feb 2, 10:21 pm, William wrote:
> and it's GONE. Sold by a buy it now, apparently. Who can say when
> the mythical Riv of de
I had the same experience as hobie. Did it twice when it was called
Bike New York and discovered it was more like Hike New York.
The bottlenecks created lengthy periods where you just had get off and
walk your bike in a crowd. I think it took 7 hours to complete the 42
mile ride.
There are some ver
I'm not a Pasela user, but have had a similar bulge in a Panaracer-
made GB Cypress. I
Bill
On Feb 2, 9:42 pm, Earl Grey wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I bought a pair of 35x700C non-TG Paselas in June from Harris Cyclery,
> and put them on my secondary bike for a couple of rides, and then
> replaced them wi
http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2011/02/paleo-rambling.html
Not too oft intersection of VO and Rivendell, it's about the diet
stuff so if you've signed off from that topic please move along. No
comments from myself.
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R
I've had that problem with multiple Pasela tires. I've had better luck
with T-Serves. I'm pretty much all about Schwalbe tires now. I'm not
sure what tire I'll use for randonneuring this year, I imagine T-
Serves which, in spite of being heavier seem to hold up better. I got
a big sidewall tear in
Forrest, you might look into the new Schwalbe Duremes. they come in
multiple sizes. I know Riv has had the 40s in stock and really like
them. Sounds like they're midway between a Supreme and a Marathon.
http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/marathon_dureme
http://www.rivbike.com/prod
I found the comments about the soap altogether more interesting than
the diet stuff.
On Feb 3, 8:35 am, Minh wrote:
> http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2011/02/paleo-rambling.html
>
> Not too oft intersection of VO and Rivendell, it's about the diet
> stuff so if you've signed off from that topic p
I've been using the Supremes for loaded touring for two summers now -
on and off road. I've used 26x50 and 700x50 on a Long Haul Trucker and
Bombadil, respectively, and they are wonderful. The extra cush factor
dampens road vibration and soaks up rim damaging bumps. I've become a
total fat tire con
I did it last year. It is a fun, easy ride, but I suggest bypassing
the start/registration point in Battery Park (you get what you need in
the mail) and start uptown near, if not north of canal street. That
way you can be in the front of the crowd, but still in the crowd. We
started at Leonard S
Hi Forrest, I have done the Almanzo 100 twice on Schwalbe Kojaks (slicks),
and have done many touring miles of southeastern Minnesota gravel on
Supremes. No problem whatsoever, wet or dry. The only time I want knobbier
tread is when riding wet singletrack with slippery rocks, mud, and tree
root
I've used Paselas on several bikes for thousands of miles, including the Big
Fix (1500 miles from CA to KS on a fixed gear) and Paris-Brest-Paris with very
few flats and *never* a problem with the sidewalls. I use mostly 700x28 tires,
but I ran 700x25s on my Riv Road for the brevet season last
Wasn't me, sorry to disappoint...I suppose I'm a bit disappointed
myself.
-Andy
On Feb 3, 6:03 am, stevep33 wrote:
> Phew! That was a close one. Thank goodness someone bought that frame
> before I experienced a moment of ebay weakness.
>
> Please post some pictures when you built it up.
>
> On
Harris Cyclery has 37s:
http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/tires/622.html
Gernot
On Feb 3, 4:20 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean
wrote:
> I had 3 folding Pasela TG 35s and one non-folding Pasela TG 35 develop
> sidewall bulges within 500 miles. One actually blew out mid-ride. I
> haven't used Paselas since.
Schwalbe has a chart on their website
http://www.schwalbe.com/gbl/en/technik_info/reifenmasse/?gesamt=7&ID_Land=38&ID_Sprache=2&ID_Seite=141&tn_mainPoint=Technik
On Jan 28, 2:07 pm, Gary wrote:
> I'm looking to get a new touring wheelset and would like some
> feedback. The wheels will be 26", us
I might give those a try. I've always been looking for the TourGuards.
But perhaps that's not the big deal I've presumed it was. The fact is
that in about 7 or 8 thousand miles. I have *never* had a flat with
*any* tire that I knew was caused by a road hazard (sidewall failures
and pinch flats and
Knowing my photos are enjoyed makes it easy to keep creating. Thanks for the
comments!
Cheers,
erik
On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 11:04 AM, Pondero wrote:
> Oops. Should be "Totally inspiring images in BOTH places."
>
> Sorry.
>
> On Feb 2, 12:58 pm, Pondero wrote:
> > Here's an enthusiastic endors
These tests are all from 2006, from a German bike touring magazine,
and list actual weight ("Gewicht"), actual width ("Breite")
(presumably on the same rim; hey, this is a German rag), rolling
resistance ("Rollwiderstand"), puncture resistance ("Durchstich"), and
what I assume is pinch flat resista
I've worn out two sets, and they're my tire of choice on the atlantis. Best
tire out there, in my opinion, for the mixed riding I love. The difference
between those 40mm and the knobby 55mm's on my hunqapillar is pretty slight
in the end. Just let a bit of air out once you get to the trails, and yo
Gernot:
The 35 mm Paselas that came stock on my Atlantis suffered a lot of
sidewall cuts that I know were caused by rocks, etc, while off-
roading. I never had a blowout but when the rear wore out I replaced
both with T-serves & had no further sidewall damage. Since then, I
use Schwalbe Marathon
Saw this on the Randon list and thought it would be of interest here. Basic
conclusion is that wider tires roll faster than narrow tires, based on
extensive lab testing.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/tech-feature-the-work-of-wheel-energy
--Eric Norris
www.campyonly.com
campyonlyguy.blogs
I just registered. Last time I did it was 20 years ago--should be a good
challenge for me. See you all at the ferry!
Rob in Seattle
On Jan 23, 2011, at 10:44 AM, Benedikt wrote:
> Any Seattle Riv owners plan on riding Chilly Hilly this year? Or non
> Seattle Riv owners?
> http://shop.cascade.
Every time I look at it I can't help but think Mullet bike. Bidness up
front, party in the back.
:-)
-Allan
On Feb 3, 8:47 am, "Andy.M" wrote:
> Wasn't me, sorry to disappoint...I suppose I'm a bit disappointed
> myself.
> -Andy
>
> On Feb 3, 6:03 am, stevep33 wrote:
>
> > Phew! That was a clo
Non-TGs are cheaper and have lower rolling resistance/feel cushier. If
you don't get flats, don't buy TGs. :)
Gernot
On Feb 4, 12:31 am, Thomas Lynn Skean
wrote:
> I might give those a try. I've always been looking for the TourGuards.
> But perhaps that's not the big deal I've presumed it was. T
Bought from Rivendell, worn once, washed once with Kookaburra. Too small for
me; my biceps measure approximately 14² diameter, and these were inhibiting
circulation. $35.00 shipped within CONUS.
--
Jon ³Papa² Grant
Illustration + Information Graphics
Austin, Texas
jgr...@papagrant.com
512-284-9599
I don't know if you inferred that I bought it. I didn't. I was just
commenting that it sold. I doubt it's a list member who bought it.
On Feb 3, 6:03 am, stevep33 wrote:
> Phew! That was a close one. Thank goodness someone bought that frame
> before I experienced a moment of ebay weakness.
>
Interesting they are good friends. I could never put my finger on it,
and certainly had nothing to substantiate, so even hesitate mentioning
it as before now it was only ever a rumor the voices in my head argued
over, but... VO always struck me as the Riv knock-off. East Coast vs.
West Coast. Taiwa
Lab confirmation of BQ's results from their road tests a while back.
Good stuff.
dougP
On Feb 3, 10:21 am, Eric Norris wrote:
> Saw this on the Randon list and thought it would be of interest here. Basic
> conclusion is that wider tires roll faster than narrow tires, based on
> extensive lab
Kindle addition of Taube's book = $9.99. Very compelling - I might
take the plunge.
On Feb 3, 9:35 am, Minh wrote:
> http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2011/02/paleo-rambling.html
>
> Not too oft intersection of VO and Rivendell, it's about the diet
> stuff so if you've signed off from that topic p
Allen,
I'm with you, i've been a Rivendell customer going back to 1999 but i
hadn't bought anything since 2005 until 2010 building up my
Hillborne. So all these new sources for what i considered Riv'ish but
i guess others would use a more generic term, bike parts like Velo
Orange, Jitensha, etc w
Jitensha should not be included in a list of me too Riv companies.
Jitensha has been around for quite some time, possibly longer than
Riv, though I am not certain on that. It is a local bicycle store
operated by a Japanese American that makes Japanese small shop bicycle
parts available in the Uni
Hi All,
Have the following hub gear package for sale:
- SRAM i-MOTION 9 speed hub w/ grip-shifter and cabling.
- Velocity Synergy 36-hole 650b rim
- Hand built w/ double butted spokes by Anthony King of Longleaf Bicycles
- Also included if desired: HubBub Twist Shifter Drop Bar Adapter: For using
This is all such excellent feedback -- I can always count on this
group for reliable information. I'm not a snow and ice guy at all, and
I would use different tires on single track, which I rarely ride
anyway. Thinking of putting the 700x40 Supremes on my Hilsen (which I
bought from Jim).
Joel, Er
Not that this will change anything in the racer/wannbe racer world...
which I believe is more driven by marketing hype than (real?) test
data.
Faster or not the fatter tires make for a more comfortable ride and
provide the stability for off road excursions.
I'm just glad that the Riv bikes have
There is no practical tire width limitation. I have many times run 2" or
bigger tires on rims 24 mm or slightly narrower. If you need rims, I have a
shocking number of 26" 40h rims, mostly Velocity Aeroheat (black) and Sun
RhynoLite (polished silver). I use the 26" RhynoLite on my own touring bi
My knees ache a little bit at the memory of it.
Keep those knees warm!
On Feb 3, 10:19 am, Rob Harrison wrote:
> I just registered. Last time I did it was 20 years ago--should be a good
> challenge for me. See you all at the ferry!
>
> Rob in Seattle
--
You received this message because you ar
They conclude that 25's will roll faster than 23's, 'on average', at a
barely perceptible level. Nothing is specifically said about tires
wider than that (though it's implied), or whether there's an optimum
width. Or at what width and what speed aerodynamics start to matter
as much as rolling res
Thanks for all the advice... I suspect we'll have a mixed bag of
riders in our group, which means we'll be riding at the pace of the
slowest... I suspect we will remain "with the Tour" as long as it
continues to be fun... If the crowds overwhelm us, I'm sure my friends
(who are the adventurous type
Hey, I'm thrilled that VO is in business... I think they provide a
wide variety of great and useful bike frames, parts and products at
reasonable prices. I own a Campagne handlebar bag, which I think is a
quality bag. Regarding their bike frames, VO seems to have picked up
where Kogswell left of
> I use the 26" RhynoLite on my own touring bike, 48h rear and 40h front.
Cool! I weigh 155 or so and carry moderate loads touring. But I love
the look and security riding on 40h rims. The only 48h Maxicar hubs I
could find were tandem width, otherwise I would have liked to have a
48h rear whee
> I had the pleasure of meeting Chris at the 2009 NAHBS.. he's exudes a
> great bike vibe and attitude.
Good guy and VO is a good company. I just do not see him as being a
direct Riv competitor. GP and Chris believe in steel and are not so
interested in racing. Otherwise, their niches are prett
On Feb 3, 1:08 pm, JoelMatthews wrote:
> Jitensha should not be included in a list of me too Riv companies.
>
> Jitensha has been around for quite some time, possibly longer than
> Riv, though I am not certain on that.
Jitensha is actually pre-Rivendell, so if anything, Rivendell is a "Me
too Jit
I vividly remember my first visit to Jitensha Studio in my freshman
year a Cal in 1987. I'd never seen a shop like that, and I can't say
I've ever seen another like it.
On Feb 3, 6:55 pm, benzzoy wrote:
> On Feb 3, 1:08 pm, JoelMatthews wrote:
>
> > Jitensha should not be included in a list of
one observation... the world of steel bikes, Nitto, and non carbon
silver components is very small compared the bicycle world as a
whole. I'm delighted that all 3 shops (and others) are able to
survive. It would be a cold dark ( black and grey) world without all
of them.
~Mike
On Feb 3, 7:34 pm
I remember a friend telling me "you go in there and it looks like a
bike museum - and you wonder what's for sale and what's an exhibit."
On Feb 3, 7:34 pm, William wrote:
> I vividly remember my first visit to Jitensha Studio in my freshman
> year a Cal in 1987. I'd never seen a shop like that,
On Feb 2, 11:01 am, Mike wrote:
> Beautiful bike. What's the story on it?
Quick story is it's a prototype Bleriot (Protovelo) that was converted
to S&S coupled by Bilenky.
More photos and details, but with some different parts (and green
grass!):
http://homepage.mac.com/teddurant/Travelo/Travelo
Okay, everyone: Seattle ferry times are 7:55, 8:45, 9:35 and 10:35
a.m.
I personally would prefer the 7:55 time.
Anyone prefer different?
Ryan
On Feb 3, 10:19 am, Rob Harrison wrote:
> I just registered. Last time I did it was 20 years ago--should be a good
> challenge for me. See you all at
55 matches
Mail list logo
