On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 10:48 PM, William wrote:
> You parallelaterra zealots see flat drops wherever you look. Mine are
> not. My handlebars are adjusted to fit
God will forgive you such a slight deviance.
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Thanks, RU, for the tip on the Cyclemeter app. I downloaded and used
it for the first time yesterday -- I think I'm really going to like
it. For the recreational and rambling, ambling rides I mostly do, this
is just the ticket. Put it in my bag and check ride info during a
break or after the ride.
Personally, I'd leave the dog home, and spring for a lighter tent.
michael
On Apr 24, 1:24 am, manueljohnacosta
wrote:
> Pictures proved that I packed
> :http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157626439125925/
>
> On Apr 23, 10:21 pm, manueljohnacosta
> wrote:
>
>
>
> > As I get ready
I use a book, like some coffee-table picture book (Golden Age of ... by Jan
Heine would work well if it were thicker ...) but thick enough to simulate
the pressure of a saddle - maybe a 2x4 with a rounded top would be good. It
needs to be pushed up pretty hard, pressing against the pelvic bones.
Nice bike William. I like the way these older standard gage 531C ride
and hope it gives you a lot of joy. Why struggle with a 24; why not
just go to a 27 or 28?
My winter project was rebuilding a 1984 Trek 620. I spread the stays
just so I could go to a cassette with a 12 cog, which allows for a
I'm jealous. Would take until late June (at least) before could pack
that light of clothing for a trip.
As an aside- have also been looking for a smaller/lighter tent, but
hard to decide on something. Especially one that would fit the
Rivendell sold sleeping bag easily. (Mine is either a non-mu
Yes, pull up with force and off to the side. The highest value of
several attempts will be the closest to your true PBH. You can't
measure too high.
On Apr 23, 7:16 pm, Jay LePree wrote:
> Hi all:
>
> I am thinking of purchasing a new Rivendell for the wider tires tires
> (currently ride a "Cream
Borrow a framing square and place it against a wall before pulling it
upwards. As long as the wall to floor joint is square and you get the
square past your junk you can now easily measure your true PBH with a
tape measure. Just measure the distance between the top of the square
and the floor. If
Erik, are you using FW on all your bikes? You might try looking for
Suntour FWs through this:
http://bike.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/bike.cgi?cat=bik&fil=freewheel&itm=suntour&state=&ps=&pe=&ys=&ye=&so=d&submit=+GO+
I've been tempted to purchase a ST Winner FW after having an IRD crap
out on me pretty muc
Just saw this on the VO blog:
The Freewheel- After about 1500 miles of testing the first one
started making a clicking noise. We took it apart to find lot of wear,
grit inside, and a bad ball bearing. If this is the best freewheel
made in Taiwan, as I was told, then we're very disappointed. It's
Nice quality freewheels with a 28 or bigger are hard to come by, as
others on other threads on this board frequently lament. I have a
14-28 6sp Shimanopore freewheel on the clinchers that will be revealed
soon. I have a suntour perfect 6 speed in a 13-26 which might be
delightful. The final gear
Dang. That sucks.
A seven speed fixed cog, though - that's a real breakthrough!
Septingle,
Philip
Philip Williamson
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On Apr 23, 6:53 pm, erik jensen wrote:
> 3 IRD freewheels toasted in the past 6 months, and 20 miles home on a jammed
> freewheel-turned-fixed today. I need s
Mummy bag + Tarp. Another option would be a bivy. I've got a
Mountainsmith solo bivy that I use as a backup, in the event that I
need to stake out a spot on a day hike that I've somehow under-
estimated.
I've been a big fan of ultra-light backpacking and I try to keep my
packs sub-30lbs. That does
Hey Everyone!
Just wanted to drop a quick note as I'm putting together my Hillborne
build. I'm looking for a few last items for the bike and wondered if
anyone has any of these components laying around as spares that they
wouldn't mind parting with. I've got a bit of a budget, but a portion
of tha
On Sun, Apr 24, 2011 at 6:01 AM, EricP wrote:
> I'm jealous. Would take until late June (at least) before could pack
> that light of clothing for a trip.
>
Have to point out, though, that Manny packed less warm clothes than others
might have packed for the same trip. I live very near Manny and
If you can pay today (paypal) I will do $1100 shipped.
cant believe im going this low. Desperate measures..
this sucks.
Will
On Apr 22, 3:50 pm, williwoods wrote:
> Frame and Fork for $1300 shipped? or best offer.
>
> I think thats a very fair price, if im off my rocker please let me
> k
Manny
The average weight for our tours is about 40 pounds each, including
the weight of the panniers, for my wife and I. That allows us to carry
more when we wish to. For example, carrying six packs of beer or a
watermelon to camp from the last store. I seldom use a handlebar bag
and, unless I'm c
I second the tarp and the sleeping bag. One of the best advise I got
about fair weather problems while camping came from experience Boy
Scout leader. One of the scouts asked in dismay, "If we're not
sleeping in tents what happens if it rains?" The scout master simply
replies, " Then you'll get wet
Pair of used 700x25 Continental Grand Prix Four Season tires for sale. One was
mounted on the front and has minimal wear, the other on the rear and some
visible wear. No cuts or damage.
$40 shipped in the US of A.
Photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176895@N03/sets/72157626442621753/
I have none to sell, but I recommend the King Iris cages: sturdy, nice
looking, hold even a heavy ss bottle securely, and at about $20 very
reasonable.
On Sun, Apr 24, 2011 at 10:32 AM, Mike Irwin
wrote:
> Hey Everyone!
>
> Bottle cages - Silver in color, preferred. But, then again, I'd
> consid
The clincher wheelset is on there now, with 700x27 Roly Poly tires and
a 14-28 freewheel.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/5650333288/
On Apr 24, 8:32 am, William wrote:
> Nice quality freewheels with a 28 or bigger are hard to come by, as
> others on other threads on this board freque
Welcome to the great divide. I tour on big bikes with big tires and am
there to site see with average loaded touring day of about 50 to 60 miles.
I will carry 80lbs of gear without worry and have room. Yes it can be made
less, but I like having extension cords, extra shoes, blue jeans, and
suc
Has anyone mentioned Loose Screws? I got a NOS D-A 7 speed that has worked
perfectly for the last 2,000 miles or so on a 650B conversion I'm riding. Their
selection varies.
http://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi?c=Freewheel&id=53224695651
>
>From: Mike
>To: RBW
Photos and video clips from yesterday's ride. Enjoy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176895@N03/sets/72157626567420798/with/5649781841/
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A billion stars go spinning th
I played with it yesterday and I don't think it's going to work without major
finagling. The included bolt that hangs from the brake bolt almost touches the
front tire. I should have got the Marks rack but the price was off putting but
now I'm out $55 (no returns on VO specials). Oh well live an
If you are buying an expanded frame model like the Sam Hillborne you
don't have to be so accurate because each frame size fits a wide range
of PBHs. I think the 52 cm Sam Hillborne fits 78 wrote:
> Yes, pull up with force and off to the side. The highest value of
> several attempts will be the clos
That is the best idea I have ever heard of for measuring the PBH on your
own. The framing square should be long enough for you to get accurate
measurements. You can get an assistant to just mark a wall with a
pencil were you are squaring and measure from the wall to get your PBH.
Good idea.
K.
I can't speak to "average," but for a 3-4 day trip, I typically roll out of
the house with 50-55 lbs.
My biggest weight splurges are my coffee setup (I'm a bit of a snob in that
area). I carry a grinder, filters a filter cone, scoop and several pounds
of coffee - for my spring group tour, enough
And where are we headed my friend?
On Sun, Apr 24, 2011 at 1:21 AM, manueljohnacosta
wrote:
> As I get ready to pack for my third bike tour. I start doing my
> traditional pre-bike tour rituals.
> I shave my mustache. (Something I'm not quite fond of doing. Because
> it makes me look younger than
I think if you are sure that standing over your Rambouillet and the top tube
is approximately 80cm, then I would get another assistant to double check
your measurements with a ruler. It could be an error in the assistant not
measuring correctly. In which case, check and double check to make sure
Pretty bike! It's similar in color to my Bleriot. Enjoy it.
On Apr 23, 3:35 pm, James Warren wrote:
> William,
> That is great!
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> >From: William
> >Sent: Apr 23, 2011 10:56 AM
> >To: RBW Owners Bunch
> >Subject: [RBW] Re: Project bike will take Roly Poly tir
I took possession of a brand new 57cm AHH from Riv, it features the
"lighter blue" paint. It has very low milage as it was just built up
in early March and I'm in Chicago so in early March there is few days
for good riding due to the weather.
There is a chip in the paint on the headtube but otherw
As promised, the photos of my newly-built Bleriot are here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/109191668701158452616/Bleriot2011?authkey=Gv1sRgCMuAptL6_fyIGg#
I hope it works. Since I had to sign up for Google to join this
group, it only made sense to use Google's photo program. It does seem
very easy
on 4/23/11 1:57 PM, Wally at wwer...@gmail.com wrote:
> I was installing a rack on my A. Homer Hilsen, and tightening down the
> right-side strut on the frame, when I felt it all sort of give. The
> bolt seems to be stable, but I am concerned that I may have stripped
> the threads on the frame.
>
Manny:
There's a number variables but my most basic package for a warm
weather, lodging tour is around 25 lbs in 2 panniers. Camping gear
adds another 2 panniers and 10 lbs (includes bag weight). Cooler
weather calling for more wool & rain jacket maybe another 5 lbs (??).
No cooking gear include
On drive side rack eyelets, I use a button head cap screw installed
from the inside so it becomes a stud onto which the rack strut mounts
and is retained with a nut. Button heads are a low profile, domed
head allen so there's less chance of interference with the chain. The
rear wheel must usually
How about women's sizing? I've Woolistic jerseys in both mens (there
is no such thing as unisex; ask most women) and womens. I'll never
buy another "unisex" jersey. Ever.
Lynne
On Apr 22, 11:59 am, Anne Paulson wrote:
> How about a heathered color, like the Dark Green Heather on this page:
>
Ooooh! Shiny! Beautiful!
On Apr 23, 2:31 pm, islaysteve wrote:
> As promised, the photos of my newly-built Bleriot are
> here:https://picasaweb.google.com/109191668701158452616/Bleriot2011?authke...
>
> I hope it works. Since I had to sign up for Google to join this
> group, it only made sense
On Sun, 2011-04-24 at 09:34 -0600, William L. Stump wrote:
> I played with it yesterday and I don't think it's going to work
> without major finagling. The included bolt that hangs from the brake
> bolt almost touches the front tire. I should have got the Marks rack
> but the price was off putting
How's the quality on the current Shimano FWs? Are they more reliable
than the IRD FWs?
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Hey Mike,
I have a Crystal Fellow in 27.2 in the parts box.
Kindest Regards,
Chris
Redding, Ca.
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A large book does the same thing, and will be more comfortable, hence easier
to shove up there.
On Sun, Apr 24, 2011 at 9:32 AM, Rambouilleting Utahn wrote:
>
> Borrow a framing square and place it against a wall before pulling it
> upwards. As long as the wall to floor joint is square and you ge
Mike,
Tarp is a non-starter. Too many skeeters and ticks to feel
comfortable doing that. I have the ability to draw copious amounts of
mosquitoes. Usually results in wearing long sleeves at night even in
hot summer weather. More likely to pick up a Eureka Spitfire or REI
Quarterdome. Can't ju
My method for drive side screws is to just search my parts bowl for
something that is close, then use a washer (or 2) on the outside of
the rack to keep things flush on the inside. It also depends on how
close the freewheel/cassette is to the frame. On the Sam Hillborne,
it's not too close, so a
Thanks, everyone!
I'll take it off tomorrow night and let you know what I find.
Hopefully it is the bolt's threads that stripped. Or maybe it was my
imagination.
I like the idea of a button head bolt screwed through from the drive
side. With that, the conditions of the thread on the frame don't
m
But I think the value of the framing square is that it's so thin, it kind of
gets right up in there. Hopefully, you're not doing this often enough or
long enough that comfort is big issue...
Eric
On Sun, Apr 24, 2011 at 8:51 PM, Ken Freeman wrote:
> A large book does the same thing, and will b
If anyone would like to do this trade the Fizik is in like new
condition.
Thanks,
Rod
Please message me direct for trade info.
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PS - There is also a small chip in the top tube near the headset.
On Apr 23, 4:33 pm, Eric wrote:
> I took possession of a brand new 57cm AHH from Riv, it features the
> "lighter blue" paint. It has very low milage as it was just built up
> in early March and I'm in Chicago so in early March ther
Just some photos -
Saturday -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157626439406809/
Today -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157626445832861/
Hope all's y'alls got some miles or something equally enjoyable.
- J
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No photos, but just finished about 32 miles on my Quickbeam. Didn't ride a
Hilsen yesterday though. Sigh.
Your ride looked like a beaut. Mine was more urban, but it did take me around
Diamond Head which is always fun (if crowded); great view.
Aloha!
Bob
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On Apr 24, 2011, at
Cool video as always, Eric! Are you going to shoot the PBP too?
On Apr 24, 5:29 pm, Eric Norris wrote:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUPACr9YUpU&sns=em
>
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On Sun, Apr 24, 2011 at 8:37 PM, CycloFiend wrote:
> Just some photos -
>
> Saturday -
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157626439406809/
>
> Today -
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157626445832861/
>
> Hope all's y'alls got some miles or something equally enjoyable
very enjoyable. I'm glad you made it back safely after risking
Jamieson Canyon Road. That's a very sketchy road for cyclists...
Thanks for posting such a fine vid. I used to do that ride a lot in
the 80's. From Davis to Berryessa via Winters, over to Napa Valley
and meet The Girl at the Oakvill
Yes, I can see that it might, but I think the real requirement is to come as
close as possible to getting the maximum height of the ischial tuberosities
above the foot sole. They are a bit lower than some other anatomical
features of the pelvis, I think. And to compress the intervening tissue as
I took Friday off to go for a ride, but the weather wasn't quite
pleasant that day, but promised to be better. (Forecast for Friday
hadn't been good, but I was being optimistic.) Yesterday and today
have been beautiful here, though.
So yesterday, put the Rambouillet and my son's Motobecane cross
I don't think I'd ride Jamieson during rush hour, but on a Sunday afternoon it
wasn't too bad. They've widened part of it, and there's a pretty wide bike
path. Worst part was waiting for a break in traffic to turn left at the end to
pick up the bike path.
--Eric
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Yes, that's the plan. I'm working on my equipment and technique.
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On Apr 24, 2011, at 7:34 PM, Jim M. wrote:
> Cool video as always, Eric! Are you going to shoot the PBP too?
>
>
> On Apr 24, 5:29 pm, Eric Norris wrote:
>> http:/
Very cool, and very close to my home.
Fairfield, CA.
On Apr 24, 5:29 pm, Eric Norris wrote:
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Don't despair. You really do not need "that much" work to get it to
fit onto your bike. I've got a Nitto rack on my Sam, but recently
purchased the VO rack because $55 seemed like too good of a deal to
pass up.
I currently have the VO rack installed on my Surly Steamroller. Now, I
did have to grin
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