I have the same saddle and weigh exactly 268 dressed. No problems so
far. I do use it though with noodle bars set high and most often ride
the hoods. I also own a B66 on another bike and the VO saddle leather
is stiffer and also has the reinforcing layer added underneath. I
think a rivet redo is in
Goodwin's law needs a revision for the iBOB grouches.
On May 31, 5:22 am, Brett Lindenbach
wrote:
> Hmmm, another cheap VO knockoff failing. Why am I am not surprised? You
> could try to fix it with new rivets, bring it to a cobbler.
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On May 30, 2011, at 9:31 PM, dweendaddy wrote:
> I have a VO Model 8, sprung and similar in dimensions to the B67. I
> have it on my cargo bike and ride upright. I am 210 pounds and I think
> I am a bit big for it. I don't know if it is my size, but the two
> rivets on the side of the nose failed
That color looks great. Nice build. Makes me wish I could head out on
the QB today.
On May 28, 2:32 pm, andrew hill wrote:
> Let the building begin:
>
> http://salamander.net/stage/SimpleOne/letthebuildingbegin.jpg
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I'm 225 and have had a Model 6 for a year without problems. (First
one had a rail weld fail. Replaced quickly without question.)
A big difference between the VO and the Brooks is the shape. While
the Brooks is concave in the middle, the VO is more humped. Possibly
due to the lamination. It doe
I've 3 VO saddles and weigh 215 if I'm lucky, in September. I've no
problems with them or the Brooks I have.
Marc
On May 31, 10:01 am, EricP wrote:
> I'm 225 and have had a Model 6 for a year without problems. (First
> one had a rail weld fail. Replaced quickly without question.)
>
> A big dif
Super excited today to be heading out on my first bike camping trip. Last
day at my job of over 11 years. I start work next week and figured this was
the best adventure in my short time off!
The plan:
Last call is at 2:00pm today, bike is packed and ready to go. Meet at
Caltrains to catch the
at $243 plus shipping I'd rather support a local builder and have one
made. It is nice though.
~mike
On May 30, 10:17 pm, rperks wrote:
> it appears to be here, tempting
> mehttp://www.tokyofixedgear.com/products/120-Stems---Quill/3879-Nitto--...
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> Rob
> -http://oceanaircycles.com/
>
> On Ma
During a time through which I weighed ~250 I had a couple of B68s fail
on me. I sit bolt upright; it's actually like I weigh more, I think.
One failure may have been "my fault" in that I think I over-tensioned
it; the nose bolt bent so much it became unusable and I had to replace
it. By that time
That sounds like a wonderful plan! What route are you planning to take? I'd
Luke to do something similar later this year.
Rene
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On May 31, 2011, at 8:55 AM, bicitourist wrote:
Super excited today to be heading out on my first bike camping trip. Last
day at my job of over
I have no experience of VO saddles, but I put a new undercarriage on a
Brooks recently. I used a small chisel to split the rivet, and a nail
set to smash 'em down. I put a piece of wood on a heavy workbench as
my "anvil." I didn't have to replace the nose rivets, just the ones on
the rear. I bought
Photos here: *http://tinyurl.com/3fm72ch*
This was my first bicycle camping trip on the Romulus. It also included my
two longest rides on the Romulus at 55 miles each way from NYC to Croton
Point Park, NY. My previous longest ride on the Romulus was 25 miles.
I front-loaded it, and loved the way
Thunderstorms predicted tomorrow. Not a good time to be on a bike.
Joe Bernard
Fairfield, CA.
On May 31, 8:55 am, bicitourist wrote:
> Super excited today to be heading out on my first bike camping trip. Last
> day at my job of over 11 years. I start work next week and figured this was
> the be
on 5/31/11 10:52 AM, Curtis Schmitt at curtisrschm...@gmail.com wrote:
> 1. I stripped the fork's right side fender braze-on somehow throughout the c
> course of the trip. The bolt holding the Nitto Campee rack had come loose, and
> maybe with all of the weight that's when it stripped. Or maybe I
Jim,
Yes indeed that is VERY helpful! I hope this info can help someone else on
the list as well (I changed the subject to increase odds of finding it in a
search).
That's a great idea going up a size or two to a 5 or a 6. I may look into
doing that regardless, would be great to have heavier bolts
As Jim mentions, threading a new screw from the back side is the tried and true
approach of the cheap, roadside repair. This even worked for me on a pedal
thread on a set of Campagnolo alloy cranks.
Cheers,
Sean
From: Curtis Schmitt
To: rbw-owners-bunch@goo
Looks like a great trip! 55 miles can sure take you to a whole other world!
And the Berthouds are mahhh-velo-us dahling!
On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 10:52 AM, Curtis Schmitt
wrote:
> Photos here: *http://tinyurl.com/3fm72ch*
>
> This was my first bicycle camping trip on the Romulus. It also includ
ah crap! i just check the weather last night and it was only a 20% chance of
rain.
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Whoo-HOO! Wretched excess! I'll take a Pearl. (I have, two on'em.)
They are priddy.
On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 10:10 AM, Michael_S wrote:
> at $243 plus shipping I'd rather support a local builder and have one
> made. It is nice though.
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Bummer, hope you can avoid it and still some of it!
On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 12:10 PM, bicitourist wrote:
> ah crap! i just check the weather last night and it was only a 20% chance
> of rain.
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Hi all,
I know with summer it's not exactly light season, but for those
needing to refresh their dyno lights on the cheap, B&M have just
updated their light line-up so PW is closing out the older DLumotec
Oval LED dyno lights, these are unswitched, but pretty bright for
$23. I was going to buy 2
Has anyone held one of these in person? I'm in the market for a new
stem and another technomic deluxe would be fine, but thinking about
other options just for variety sakes. Any other experience with the
latest gran compe stuff from diacompe?
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/dia-compe-ene-
I don't question the quality and craftmanship, but isn't this more
then the lugged quill stem?
On May 31, 3:11 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Whoo-HOO! Wretched excess! I'll take a Pearl. (I have, two on'em.)
>
> They are priddy.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 10:10 AM, Michael_S wrote:
> >
I am going to purchase (or somehow read) that book. Thanks for the
recommendation. What gives me the idea that the author is onto
something is the bit you offer about not creeping ahead of cars. For
this it's just common courtesy not to cause a motorist to have to re-
pass you by doing this. When I
I think I like this Grand Bois stem better.
http://ruedatropical.com/2011/05/grand-bois-fillet-brazed-quill-stem/
~Mike
On May 31, 12:17 pm, Minh wrote:
> I don't question the quality and craftmanship, but isn't this more
> then the lugged quill stem?
>
> On May 31, 3:11 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote
Joe,
I have done it and it came out nice. There was before all these 650b
frames you can purchase today.
http://cyclofiend.com/cc/2005/cc006-ronlau0505.html
I did it with Tektro Oryx brakes and I found it "rolls" better than
559 wheels for me.
My suggestion is to borrow a set of wheels to try
I've had good dealings with Peter also.
On May 31, 12:14 pm, Minh wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I know with summer it's not exactly light season, but for those
> needing to refresh their dyno lights on the cheap, B&M have just
> updated their light line-up so PW is closing out the older DLumotec
> Oval LE
That food looks GOOD!
On May 31, 10:52 am, Curtis Schmitt wrote:
> Photos here: *http://tinyurl.com/3fm72ch*
>
> This was my first bicycle camping trip on the Romulus. It also included my
> two longest rides on the Romulus at 55 miles each way from NYC to Croton
> Point Park, NY. My previous lon
Changed up the bar wrap. Tried something I've been thinking about for
a long time.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/neutralbuoyancy/5783217924/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/neutralbuoyancy/5783217264/in/photostream/
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Note that rolling resistance can well be due to tire quality, tho'
I've heard that bigger tires, all else equal -- and it' usualy ain't,
roll better than smaller ones -- that's the fundamental reason for
29ers. But then of course, a 700c wheel will also roll better,
conditions as stated, than a 650
Hi all. I'm thinking of trying a pair of 650bx42cm Grand Bois Hetres.
Has anyone tried the combination of Grand Bois Hetres 650bx42 with SKS
P45 fenders on a 58cm Saluki? Is there enough tire clearence? The Riv
site says the P45 fenders will work with the (Fatty Rumpkin 40- 41.5
or so) which is sl
I read the book and highly recommend it also. Very pragmatic, not didactic.
Sort of a balance of "vehicular" and "invisible" cycling strategies, which
always struck me as the right way to go about it..
-Pete
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anyone have a plaid seersucker in Large that they just don't love?
i pretty muce live in the plaid (white base, w red/blue/yellow
stripes) Rivendell one I have, but just tore the hem and now I'm
sad...
anyone have one or more of these they want to sell? :)
both used or unused condition fine.
bes
Hi,
I have a set of 650B wheels, with cassette, tires & tubes, and Silver brand
extra long reach side pull brakes for sell.
This is a good set up to convert a suitable 700C bike to 650B.
Cost $410, and I'll cover UPS ground to lower 48.
Details;
Rims are Velocity Synergy, spokes are DT double but
On May 31, 2011, at 9:01 AM, EricP wrote:
> Am actually having enough problems with Brooks saddles at present that
> am not riding them. Have given up trying to get things right. After
> years of trying they just don't work for me.
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I have that exact set-up on my 62cm Saluki and all works as designed;
no troubles or finicky-ness.
On May 31, 2:57 pm, hobie wrote:
> Hi all. I'm thinking of trying a pair of 650bx42cm Grand Bois Hetres.
> Has anyone tried the combination of Grand Bois Hetres 650bx42 with SKS
> P45 fenders on a 5
On Tue, 2011-05-31 at 13:52 -0400, Curtis Schmitt wrote:
> Some of you may remember I was trying to figure out which color
> Ortliebs would look best with the Rom blue, but I decided none of them
> would look nearly as good as palping Berthoud 372s
^^^
Forcing a bolt through might be a good on-road repair, but a real
thread tap and handle don't cost much, and will do the job properly.
But then I'm a DIY kind of a guy.
Bill
On May 31, 11:38 am, Curtis Schmitt wrote:
> Jim,
> Yes indeed that is VERY helpful! I hope this info can help someone els
I got rained on during my commute home today (Lodi to Stockton, in the
central valley east of SF). Pretty mean wind out there, too.Hope your
weather is better than mine!
Bill
On May 31, 11:09 am, Joe Bernard wrote:
> Thunderstorms predicted tomorrow. Not a good time to be on a bike.
>
> Joe Ber
Frank. Thanks for the responce. I think I'll buy a pair of the Hetres.
I currently have the Schwalbe 650b marathons but want somthing
plusher.
On May 31, 7:22 pm, Frank wrote:
> I have that exact set-up on my 62cm Saluki and all works as designed;
> no troubles or finicky-ness.
>
> On May 31, 2:5
Watch the nitto video posted last week. I think you'll want to buy from
nitto after watching it. :)
-sv
On May 31, 2011 3:16 PM, "Minh" wrote:
> Has anyone held one of these in person? I'm in the market for a new
> stem and another technomic deluxe would be fine, but thinking about
> other options
Hey All -
I'm looking to electrify my Rivish Trek 520 Resurrectio and I'd like
to do it with premium Schmidt stuff, and I'd prefer to save some cash
with used parts. I am looking primarily for an Edelux headlight, and
I'm also interested in a SON wheel.
After having one bike with the full Schmidt
The Schmidt SON and Edelux together are indeed things of beauty...
BUT... at half the price the Shimano DH-3N72 dynohub and the Busch &
Muller Lumotec IQ Cyo N Plus are formidable challengers... I've owned
both, and I actually prefer the Shimano/B&M combo.
But hey, if you can find a Schmidt/Edelu
I know it... I could have had a killer deal on an N71 and would've
paired it with a Lumotec...but alas, I want something that will ride
me through the next Rapture. I've researched this list and Bicycle
Lifestyle and have seen too many complaints about Shimano's
unreliability when it comes to dynam
The cream head tube was changed somewhere along the line.no biggie
to me it is the Simple One after all. With the weakening dollar I
am surprised the price was held as long as it was. Glad I ordered mine
when I did.
On May 30, 9:20 pm, rcnute wrote:
> Nice! Weren't these going to have
Also, I have a Phil Wood front wheel that I'd be interested in trading
for the SON. It's a 36H Phil Wood high-flange track hub with a Mavic
A719 rim and DT Swiss spokes. It has about 2500 miles on it.
On May 31, 11:08 pm, Mike S wrote:
> I know it... I could have had a killer deal on an N71 and w
I have to agree with you on the son28 and edelux light. I have that
combination on three bikes and love em.
I purchased a super nova e3 triple and got rid of it for another edelux.
Couldn't be happier here.
Kelly
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I've published photos of Hetres and P45s on a 58cm Hilsen, which
should be identical to 58cm Saluki.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/5550706094/in/photostream
On May 31, 5:28 pm, hobie wrote:
> Frank. Thanks for the responce. I think I'll buy a pair of the Hetres.
> I currently have t
Looks nice, Brian - even more decorative than the harlequin wrap. You
should get lots of kudos from the argyle skirt wearing gals in town
(personal experience...) How is the comfort so far in comparison with the
leather wrap you had on it? I just ran bare bars for a few weeks getting my
fit righ
The shellac covered cloth is not nearly as comfy as the diamond weaved
leather bar wrap. That was pretty thick leather and basically a
double layer. Although since I've owned this frame my bars are not
nearly as low as my previous bike so there is less weight on my
hands. I find it just fine. I
Since we're posting bar wraps, here's the latest revision on my Hilsen. I
just went back to drops to fight the May winds, and did the wrap over the
long weekend - plenty of time to let the shellac dry. I kept the diamonds
more subdued this time around...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stonehog/578
Get the Cypres, Patrick - I just put them on my Hilsen and they are
feathery. A noticeable difference from the Jack Brown Blues I had on there.
They make my Hilsen feel like a lightweight hill-killing race bike! I
bought the 30mm Cypres, and they go about 31.5mm on my Synergies. No flats
yet, b
Trying to see if I can manage to get completely rid of my left shoulder/neck
pain, I've decided to try installing Trekking bars on my Atlantis. Figuring
out that I'm only going to get to do this once, I've ordered a Nitto B825AA
Touring Bar (Trekking/Butterfly style) and a Modolo Yuma Trekking bar.
Hi all,
Sorry for the lengthy delay in my response; I just stayed away from the
computer during the long weekend to fully relax.
The saddle is as new, with just a few marks on the rails. I've just ridden
it for about 30 miles total. I'm asking $105 + Shipping, which based on past
experience via U
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