No fenders or racks or decaleured front bags, either. Hmm, and well before
the crabon phase: I wonder if racers knew something even back then.
Patrick Moore, "who has been enjoying his 65s" Moore
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 6:37 PM, Eric Norris wrote:
> I was looking at my Tour de France calendar a
That's nice to hear. I was looking at getting a pair but I'm not sure
of sizing. I wear a large in all other shorts but maybe I'll get an XL
in these?
~Mike
On Feb 27, 10:57 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> Brand new with tags. I wear a medium in everything else, but these are a
> touch too tight. I
He WAS walking,,, and we don't know what he was THINKING,
I've got lots photos of old timers riding WSTB (did I make that up?)
35s.
But 23s or 35s, no matter. Racers were have always been sketchy ones
to copy!
G
On Feb 27, 5:37 pm, Eric Norris wrote:
> I was looking at my Tour de France calenda
In the 1860's they knew that the *real* secrets to comfort and speed
are wrought-iron frames and steel tires. This 'vulcanized rubber'
stuff is just marketing hype
http://imagecache6.allposters.com/LRG/46/4609/QKZFG00Z.jpg
http://www.copakeauction.com/bicycles/2003-bicycles/046.jpg
On Feb 28
Andy from SoCal thought that it was too chilly, and worse, too windy!
-A
On Feb 27, 9:03 pm, James Warren wrote:
> Was that Andy from Southern California and his Atlantis?
>
> On Feb 27, 2011, at 9:00 PM, rob markwardt wrote:
>
> > It was a lousy to day to ride but I still had a good time...winte
Did a quick google search and searched the archives of various lists,
but didn't find an answer. Anyone know?
Thanks,
Gernot
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Mike,
I have been wearing an XL all winter, my waist measures at 37-38 with
a tape, although levi's help perpetuate my fantasy of a 36 fitting
loosely. If you pull a tape around your real waist just below the
Belly button the ibex charts are really close. I would have loved to
think I was still a
Well, we can't tell *exactly* what he's thinking-- but I think we've
all seen that look on his face once or twice in our lives. It's
the look that says: "dang, why is the fork crown so narrow on this
thing".
The guy behind him is clearly jonesing for Schwalbe marathons to come
out (he couldn
So they ... vent, I suppose. Lots of heat is generated in that area, and even a
little venting helps on a hot day.
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On Feb 28, 2011, at 8:00 AM, Earl Grey wrote:
> Did a quick google search and searched the archives of various lists,
> but didn't find an answer. Anyone know?
>
> Thank
I don't think it's unsellable.
If I hadn't just bought mine, I'd be very interested. The price is great.
Check out Supernova's website. Current 24 Hour World Champions used this
light!
http://www.supernova-lights.com/en/products/e3_triple2.html
Again, your Hunqapillar needs one!!! (This commen
Did they even have fat tires for bikes in 1912? Did clincher rims
exist? I always thought the fat tire age was essentially ushered in
by the Pre-WWII Frank Schwinn designs, Elgins, Hawthornes, etc...)
Those early Tour riders were indeed a brave (if not totally insane)
breed for sure... But today
I don't know the answer, but somehow Brooks got it just right with the
B17, and the holes must have something to do with it. (Maybe like the
ridges in Ruffles, or the holes drilled in a White Castle
hamburger??... Hey, if it don't need messin with, DON'T mess with
it). I 've considered other Broo
Mike, I'm at the top end of medium (34) and Novarra (REI), MUSA and
Kucharik all fit me fine in medium. The Ibex was uncomfortably tight
around my abdomen though. I should have ordered a large at the same
time, to check and see if that would work, but that's not usually a
problem. If I were you
Okay, reasonable, but then why put them only in the wider models which
are designed for more leisurely, presumably less sweat-producing
riding?
Gernot
On Feb 28, 11:30 pm, Eric Norris wrote:
> So they ... vent, I suppose. Lots of heat is generated in that area, and even
> a little venting helps
I was curious about this myself, and found this link (among others,
but this summary seems well put-together):
http://www.everybicycletire.com/Encyclopedia/History.asp
-Matt
On Feb 28, 11:53 am, Montclair BobbyB
wrote:
> Did they even have fat tires for bikes in 1912? Did clincher rims
> exi
On Mon, 2011-02-28 at 09:04 -0800, Earl Grey wrote:
> Okay, reasonable, but then why put them only in the wider models which
> are designed for more leisurely, presumably less sweat-producing
> riding?
The B.17 is a very old design. I believe it originated in the 19th
century, but I know for cert
To save weight! ; )
On Feb 28, 11:00 am, Earl Grey wrote:
> Did a quick google search and searched the archives of various lists,
> but didn't find an answer. Anyone know?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gernot
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Ah, but the Brooks B17 Narrow also has them, too. So apparently it's
not confined solely to the wider models. Gernot, this may in fact be
a reasonable question to ask the folks at Brooks... which I have
done... hopefully we'll get a defnitive answer.
BB
On Feb 28, 12:04 pm, Earl Grey wrote:
>
According to one blog posting that I've found with a Google search the
holes are used for the positioning lugs during the manufacturing
process (although they might also serve a secondary purpose for
ventilation). This makes some sense. If you look at the older rilsan
Cinelli/Unicanitor saddles,
I'm just glad I took the early ferry. That storm got FIERCE after I
got home. As it is I came home, took a nap, and woke up with a awful
head cold. Too much exercise on too little sleep, too much cold, and
beer. I don't think my immune system stood a chance.
-Brian
On Feb 28, 7:59 am, "Andy.M
I have a really dumb tire question for the collective, i'm asking
because i'm dumb-founded and need help.
I spent my saturday waiting for the plumber swapping tires around on
my bikes. Schwalbe Marathon + 700x25 went on the go-fast bike. They
were a bear to get seated, and then on, but i was eve
On Feb 28, 11:02 am, Minh wrote:
> I have a really dumb tire question for the collective, i'm asking
> because i'm dumb-founded and need help.
>
> I spent my saturday waiting for the plumber swapping tires around on
> my bikes. Schwalbe Marathon + 700x25 went on the go-fast bike. They
> were a
There are some rim/tire combinations that are tighter than others. In
my experience, folding tires have a little more give than metal bead
tires, so even if the tire is a touch undersized and/or the rim is a
touch oversized, you can still make it work. Snakebite in the
situation you describe is a
The Park Tool tire jack works better for me than the VAR. But sometimes
Specialized Pry Babies work well enough without pinching. And finally, I
have found that I can mount even surprisingly tight tires (tho' not the very
tightest) using the heel of my hand and my thumbs, the secret being to move
f
On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 1:13 PM, William wrote:
. As you shove the lever up between the rim and
>
> the tire, make a conscious effort to scrape the lever against the
> sidewall of the rim, so the tube cannot possibly get nipped between
> lever and rim.
>
> This is a very good technique. I think
On Feb 28, 2:02 pm, Minh wrote:
> Any ideas before i try another tube?
Patch the tubes that you nicked and re-use them!
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Thanks guys, figured i was just getting frustrated, this was like 4th
tire i mounted on Saturday :)
i found a decent youtube video, no levers!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XUFVrl0UT4
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That's an excellent video. No smoke, no mirrors, no levers. That's
the way to do it.
On Feb 28, 12:29 pm, Minh wrote:
> Thanks guys, figured i was just getting frustrated, this was like 4th
> tire i mounted on Saturday :)
>
> i found a decent youtube video, no levers!
>
> http://www.youtube.com
For what it's worth, I did the 35 mile commute to work today and now
have a time logged in the spreadsheet. I expect this is one we will
throw out as an outlier because I felt like garbage. It was on the
700C wheels, but I don't attribute my feeling lousy and riding slow to
anything but me. If I
If there is minimal stop/start, and if the road is not glassy smooth,
my money is on the Hetres.
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Park Tools "Inspecting the Tire" section. LOL!
That rail road spike would be easy to miss without a thorough
inspection.
On Feb 28, 3:04 pm, bfd wrote:
> On Feb 28, 11:02 am, Minh wrote:
>
> A couple of suggestions. Go to Park Tool and review the procedure on
> how to remove and install tubes a
Yes I do, and a Roadeo too. And I love them all.
On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 10:17 AM, doug peterson wrote:
> FWIW, list member Anne has a pair of Atlantises all to herself!
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The bike does not have much clearnce at the top of the fork is one
reason He couldn't get a bigger tire on that machine
Second, it is a fixed gear bike and is probably made out of rather
heavy plane guage tubing. Thus weight may have been a factor since
bikes back then typically used steel ha
Two years ago we moved from Hong Kong Island to the New Territories.
There is a bike path right beside my job that runs nearly to the new
domicile and I decided that I would really like to begin commuting by
bike again. I had a triathlon bike but it was unsuited to the needs of
a commuter. I though
I have a 33 waist and wear medium PI shorts- what would be you opinion
on the fit?
Jim
I might go out and try some on a rei, but I was curious about the fit.
On Feb 27, 11:57 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> Brand new with tags. I wear a medium in everything else, but these are a
> touch too tight.
+1 for getting on the first ferry and having relatively decent weather.
Started a light rain about half way through my ride and I was across and
ridden up to the CD before it really started raining.
I didn't stop by pyramid for the beer though.. forgot about it (gasp!) in
my rush to get home.
I
Let's see what we can deduce from the entire photo. The road looks
very smooth to me. It definitely isn't a goat path, and it isn't
atrocious. Based on the photo, it's darn near smooth. There is an
automobile immediately behind the cyclists, so the road can
accommodate an automobile. Another v
Yeah, it's a good idea to learn how to mount a tire/tube without a lever.
Nothing wrong with using levers, of course.
Rim tape selection also affects how much room is within the rim. I find
Veloplugs and some ultra-lightweight strips provide just enough extra room
so that removing/installing tires
oh...and to Minh...
just sounds like your pinching the tube or the tube is bunching up
somewhere. I like to install tubes with a tiny bit of air so they have body
or structure to prevent this. Easy way to add air is simply open the valve
and blow a little.
On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 3:04 PM, omnig
Here's my East Coast perspective on the Chilly Hilly - i"m visiting family in
Seattle (I live near DC). I rode Chilly Hilly with my son-in-law, but didn't
mention to the list because I knew we were going to take a later ferry. We
rode to the ferry from West Seattle and after getting caught be
On Mon, 2011-02-28 at 18:13 -0600, Joan Oppel wrote:
>
> 2) I saw many many more steel bikes yesterday than I see in the DC
> area, I mean, more in one day yesterday than I see in a month or two!
> I saw an Atlantis and a Hillborne and spoke to both but they just said
> hello and went on by.
>
I
I have a set of Roughy Toughy tires with less than 300 miles on them,
the rear barely shows wear and the front is even better. I am looking
for something with a little more compliance and am willing to
sacrifice on the armor. I would like to try a set of the rolly polies
or GB or Challenge tires.
Rob,
Roly Poly's are great. They were my favorite until Jack Brown came along. I
recommend them.
-James
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>From: rperks
>Sent: Feb 28, 2011 4:28 PM
>To: RBW Owners Bunch
>Subject: [RBW] WTT: Roughy Toughy for Roly Poly or?
>
>I have a set of Roughy Toughy tires with l
I'd try 'em on, or get a medium and a large and send back the one that
doesn't fit. A 33 would be right on the edge IMHO...
On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 8:47 AM, CCX wrote:
> I have a 33 waist and wear medium PI shorts- what would be you opinion
> on the fit?
>
> Jim
>
> I might go out and try some
Thanks for everyones interest .. It's sold.
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Sold, thanks for the interest!
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 10:57 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
>
> Brand new with tags. I wear a medium in everything else, but these are a
> touch too tight. I can get them on my 34 waist, but they are uncomfortably
> tight when on, so they run a bit small
>
>
> $90 shipp
Thanks, BykMor, I now understand.
I would ideally like a quick-release mount to place my B&M on the
handlebar or on the front/side of a rack, and/or on the front of my
Wald basket... Now I realize these should all require different
mounts; but perhaps not.
I'd love to see your quick release for y
I ordered two of these Cable Stop Hangers from Harris Cyclery. The
package came without any paper work, save for a basic receipt. Each
plastic bag contained the hanger as shown on the Harris site, but also
another doo-dad that I'm don't know what it might be for. Can any of
you who have used thes
Optional reflector bracket. Just set it aside.
On Feb 28, 8:15 pm, Ray wrote:
> I ordered two of these Cable Stop Hangers from Harris Cyclery. The
> package came without any paper work, save for a basic receipt. Each
> plastic bag contained the hanger as shown on the Harris site, but also
> ano
OK! Thanks, William.
From: William
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Sent: Mon, February 28, 2011 8:25:38 PM
Subject: [RBW] Re: Tektro Cable Stop Hanger; What is the other piece?
Optional reflector bracket. Just set it aside.
On Feb 28, 8:15 pm, Ray wrote:
> I ordered
I use a slightly different method than my namesake that I believe
gives a little more forgiveness with a very tight tire.
Start with one bead on and enough air in the tube to give it some
shape. I (being right handed) start mounting the second bead just to
the left of the valve, and go around the
On Feb 28, 2011, at 10:42 PM, manueljohnacosta wrote:
> Great looking day. Did a nice out and back to Coyote Hills. First time
> riding with my linebacker friend. 310 pounds and a monster on the
> flats. Weird thing that happen near the end of the ride my rear tire
> explodes. Thinking it was jus
Great looking day. Did a nice out and back to Coyote Hills. First time
riding with my linebacker friend. 310 pounds and a monster on the
flats. Weird thing that happen near the end of the ride my rear tire
explodes. Thinking it was just a random flat I change it and find that
the inside of one of t
Cool video, I like it!
On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 12:29 PM, Minh wrote:
> Thanks guys, figured i was just getting frustrated, this was like 4th
> tire i mounted on Saturday :)
>
> i found a decent youtube video, no levers!
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XUFVrl0UT4
>
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Sorry I missed the fun. Did get the car fixed. Let's try it again
next year.
Joyce
On Feb 28, 4:13 pm, Joan Oppel wrote:
> Here's my East Coast perspective on the Chilly Hilly - i"m visiting family
> in Seattle (I live near DC). I rode Chilly Hilly with my son-in-law, but
> didn't mention
Nigel Smythe Lil' Loafer - tan canvas version. Bought in 2007 but
still looks/smells brand new - as close to 10/10 without being so
since it's used. $100
Pictures available upon request.
PayPal for payment, and buyer pays shipping from ZIP code 94116,
method TBD. Or pickup in San Francisco, CA
Another image right off the Riv site of what it could be -
http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/slotted-rear-brake-hanger/15-167
On Feb 28, 11:26 pm, Benedikt wrote:
> I would say it's a REAR seatpost cable hanger such as this
> -http://www.flickr.com/photos/27988383@N06/4508651283/in/photostrea
Portland had a lot of steel frame builders and also at least one frame
building school.
On Feb 28, 4:23 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Mon, 2011-02-28 at 18:13 -0600, Joan Oppel wrote:
>
> > 2) I saw many many more steel bikes yesterday than I see in the DC
> > area, I mean, more in one day yest
I would say it's a REAR seatpost cable hanger such as this -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27988383@N06/4508651283/in/photostream/
but it looks pretty fat.
On Feb 28, 8:15 pm, Ray wrote:
> I ordered two of these Cable Stop Hangers from Harris Cyclery. The
> package came without any paper work, sav
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