Hahaha! That cracked me up.
Philip
On Jun 6, 4:49 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Mon, 2011-06-06 at 17:46 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> > briefs as opposed to boxers are generally not as comfortable, but I
> > completely forgot about them while riding.
>
> Try doing that on a century sometime
Speaking of bars, I could use an 8 cm 1 1/8" threadless stem,
preferably black, 10* rise or modest rise; for the Fargo.
Can trade goods or pay cash.
Thanks.
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Hi all:
Interesting post from Dave M. a couple of months ago regarding drop
bar positioning.
http://davesbikeblog.squarespace.com/blog/2011/3/28/leisure-riding-position.html
I tried this on one of my bikes where I noticed that as I became
tired, I would ride in the drops (much below the saddle)
On Mon, 2011-06-06 at 20:43 -0700, james black wrote:
> Why must we dump our freewheels, a technology which in my experience
> has always performed flawlessly as intended, just because freehubs
> make for better engineering?
One reason might be that freewheels NEVER "performed flawlessly". First
On Mon, 2011-06-06 at 20:39 -0700, charlie wrote:
> I'm with all the folks who like the double top tube.I like the
> different look and it does make the frame stronger. I'm a full 268
> and would want the extra tube but I don't think a lighter rider would
> get a harsh ride out of it, in fact,
On Mon, 2011-06-06 at 19:39 -0700, Mike S wrote:
> Noodles came with my Quickbeam and I
> abhorred the whole crouched over, knees-in-the-chest speedy position.
You're describing bad fit, not the way things are supposed to be with
drop bars.
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Agreed! There's a big difference between drop bars 5 cm below the saddle
and drop bars raised to even or even a few cm above the saddle. Reach to
the bars is a major factor in comfort, as well.
On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 6:45 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Mon, 2011-06-06 at 19:39 -0700, Mike S w
I own a 60cm single top tube Sam, '09. Maybe because my main two rides
for the last 20 years have been 59cm Ribby's, an RB-1 go-fast and an
RB-T commuter/light tourer, The flex of the single top tube Sam feels
perfect to me under my 226 lbs. for day riding on paved or gravel
roads and overnight inn
I can see a second top tube for loaded touring -- or loads, simply.
The 56 single tubed SH I owned rode well unladen but was a bit flexy
under load. Still, I'd rather have flex under load than excessive
stiffness unladen. 170.
Odd, but my new SH replacement Herse was too stiff for its two
previous
Big Apple Liteskin 26x 2.35. Set of 2 tires.
These are the Big Apples with the lighter casing, so they weigh less
and roll really well.
They are lightly used with about 75 road/path miles. The tread is in
great shape - the little rubber whisps haven't worn off the front tire
yet. See pictures:
Patrick,
I believe we can all identify with your situation. Accommodating
excess power is a constant struggle.
Yours,
Thomas Lynn Skean
:)
On Jun 7, 7:59 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> I can see a second top tube for loaded touring -- or loads, simply.
> The 56 single tubed SH I owned rode well unl
I have a set of black Power Grips that are virtually new. I used them for
maybe a mile, but they didn't work for me the way I'd hoped.
$20, shipping is on me CONUS.
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I'm about to turn 55, and I still use drops (NItto Dream) on my
Atlantis. I keep the bars slightly above my saddle--no back aches, but
a little numbness in my hands now and then. I'm planning on changing
out the Dream bar to a Nitto Noodle so I can get the top part of the
bar closer to me, hoping t
Yeah, and I like the looks of drops on touring and racing bikes. Kinda
superficial reasoning I know, but that's just my opinion. I like
having the alternative hand positions as well. Glad you like your
Noodle setup. Now that I have my Atlantis' drive train dialed in
(after eight years of owning her
Deal breaker.
I'm 180-190 and have one of the original 56 cm canti Sams (nome de
guerre: "Ramble 'Rounder). Wonderful and plush commuter, but on the
heavy and sluggish side for lightly laden rides. I don't see how
adding another tube can do anything but further deaden the ride. I've
really push
I saw Jamison's post earlier about wanting to buy a front rack and I reached
out to him since I only used mine once and in the process stripped one of
the eyelets on my fork. Will probably be a while before I have that fork
fixed (terribly busy at work right now) so I thought I'd offer the rack for
All in really good, lightly used condition. Prices include shipping in
CONUSA.
Nitto Noodle handlebars (48 cm) -- $50
Technomic Deluxe stem (10 cm) -- $40
Cane Creek SCR-5 drop-bar brake levers (standard size, not for small
hands) -- $25
like these: http://tinyurl.com/3t6d3ss
Would love
Actually a major strike against drops for me is that there isn't
enough reach in the flat position. I prefer the extension moustache
bars allow in the hood position. I also needed the dirtdrop stem to
get my bars high enough (b/c I maybe should've gotten a 66 instead of
64 frame), and I find the mo
Deal-breaker? No way. While the undertube may look a bit out of place,
I see it as an opportunity to admire some of those pretty lugs. And
you've got more of that sparkly orange paint to admire.
But, to play devil's advocate: I have a 56cm Tiawanese Sam and am 195
pounds. Aside from frame flex dur
I dont know if it should be, but it actually was a deal breaker for
me. I ordered my bike in April and when I called it was my intention
to get a 56 Sam. I had it all speced out and when I was told that they
were going to have double top tubes, coupled with the fact that they
would not take canti b
Hello RBW group,
I am on the search for some comfortable handlebars. I've been running
Nitto Classic B115's and briefly tried Salsa Moto Ace Woodchippers.
They are both available for sale or trade.
I am looking to trade for or buy a pair of Grand Bois Randonneur bars
in good condition OR
a pair
On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 03:35, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Mon, 2011-06-06 at 20:43 -0700, james black wrote:
>> Why must we dump our freewheels, a technology which in my experience
>> has always performed flawlessly as intended, just because freehubs
>> make for better engineering?
>
> One reason
Rod: I may be interested in the Woodchippers. I have a 46 cm Noodle.
How do they compare with the Bell Laps, do you know?
On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 10:33 AM, Rod C wrote:
> Hello RBW group,
>
> I am on the search for some comfortable handlebars. I've been running
> Nitto Classic B115's and briefly
Man i think i'm freaked out enough now by these IRD failures that i
need to swap out the one that i have on my SH before my next camping
trip...
On Jun 7, 12:47 pm, james black wrote:
> On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 03:35, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> > On Mon, 2011-06-06 at 20:43 -0700, james black wrote:
The double top tube isn't really necessary. I once made a standard
tube bike with a very light top tube as an experiment. I'm 6'3" and
weighed at the time 210 and I could notice no difference from my other
bikes with the same geometry and heavier top tubes. It's loaded in
compression and doesn't
Well, I couldn't sell my 59cm custom. So I'm offering the touring
accessories that I was planning to sell with it separately. This is
(deluxe!) gear that I've bought in the past 7 or so years, but for one
reason or another never used on a tour. That is, the stuff may be used
in the sense that it ha
RBW is now supporting two charities: The Fistula Foundation & Whirlwind
Wheelchair. I work in a rehabilitation hospital, and have observed the
relatively poor technology and repairability of our wheelchairs. I find
Whirlwind Wheelchairs inspirational, from social and a technological
perspectiv
Sold
On Jun 7, 9:20 am, stevep33 wrote:
> Big Apple Liteskin 26x 2.35. Set of 2 tires.
>
> These are the Big Apples with the lighter casing, so they weigh less
> and roll really well.
> They are lightly used with about 75 road/path miles. The tread is in
> great shape - the little rubber whisps
On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 12:34, John Vu wrote:
> I love my freewheel stuff but I'm not sure you can really say it's
> cheaper to use them.
I don't think I can claim it's cheaper to use freewheels, but it can
be cheap. The last wheelset I built last year was on a NOS pair of
Sunshine high-flange hub
On Tue, 2011-06-07 at 13:29 -0700, james black wrote:
>
> I see the freewheel system as analogous to the quill stem -
> technological improvements have supplanted it in the mainstream
> market, but not rendered it worthless or any less useful than it was
> 20 years ago.
Except that with stems it'
On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 13:52, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> If gearing choices don't matter to you, fine; and if you happen to be a
> real genuine fan of 14-28 Alpine, then God bless you - some long
> winter's evening maybe you can explain to me how the shifting pattern
> works, and who knows, long abo
THis is a pretty funny conversation all out. I think the big
difference (for me) is between using quill stems and freewheel hubs on
brand new bikes. I don't get it at all. Even worse (to me) is
speccing quills and freewheel hubs on a new bike. Outside of this, I
get it, have fun riding. Inside of
As people have pointed out, there are valid reasons for wanting the
undertube and there are valid reasons for not wanting the undertube. I
think it basically comes down to this: If you like it, get it and if
you don't like it, don't get it. That may sound too simple but you are
one who is going to
Good times are heading your way, people. Noel (who does know how to
post to this group BTW) is putting together a real nice ride. 35
miles through coastal Orange County. Should be a perfect route.
Conversation here on the flickr:
http://www.flickr.mud.yahoo.com/groups/socal_rivendell_bicycle_a
I'm wondering if anyone can comment on the condition of soda springs rd from
soda springs down to foresthill/mosquito ridge area. I'm hoping to ride this
with a few folks the weekend after next, and all the reports I can get are
fairly spotty. Any local knowledge would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Ill be in town that weekendnow which bike to bring... hmm
-Andy
On Jun 7, 3:24 pm, "cyclotour...@gmail.com"
wrote:
> Good times are heading your way, people. Noel (who does know how to
> post to this group BTW) is putting together a real nice ride. 35
> miles through coastal Orange Coun
Who is this "Andy" person, anyway...?
On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 4:19 PM, Andy.M wrote:
> Ill be in town that weekendnow which bike to bring... hmm
> -Andy
> On Jun 7, 3:24 pm, "cyclotour...@gmail.com"
> wrote:
> > Good times are heading your way, people. Noel (who does know how to
> > pos
The top tube is loaded in more than just compression. Back in the
'80's a Caltrans engineer named Rick Jorgensen did some FIA on frames,
and determined that the top tube is loaded in torsion. Imagine
removing the down tube from a frame. The force of pedaling would make
the seat tube want to defl
Hi, Tim-
I'll be happy to take the berthoud bag, rack and decaleur for 170. Been
looking for such a etup for my ebisu. Let me know about payment- paypal
ok? Thanks- Robert McAndrews
On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 11:22 AM, Tim Smith wrote:
> Well, I couldn't sell my 59cm custom. So I'm offering the t
interested in the front rollers...colour...condition?
joe
jwcoll...@hotmail.com
Tim Smith wrote:
> Well, I couldn't sell my 59cm custom. So I'm offering the touring
> accessories that I was planning to sell with it separately. This is
> (deluxe!) gear that I've bought in the past 7 or so years, bu
I just installed the Nitto Touring Bar aka Butterfly or Trekking bar on my
Atlantis and rode it for the first time today on my Bike/Caltrain commute to
work. I'm trying to find a bar that will allow me to ride comfortably with
no neck pain and after having used the 48cm Noodles, Albatross and the
M
On Wed, Jun 8, 2011 at 12:59 AM, Rene Sterental wrote:
> - Standing on the pedals to climb makes it very easy to hit the bar with the
> legs, but it's easy to get around it by slightly turning the body when
> "dancing" on the pedals instead of pushing the bike sideways. I only do it
> for short st
I've never ridden a bike that wasn't equipped with anything other than
a freewheel. Given that fact, I'd have to say if I was purchasing a
new Rivendell, or whatever, today it would be fitted with a cassette
hub.
The freewheels that I'm presently using are all either SunTour Winner
Pro or Sachs a
I notice something interesting on the fork crown of Rene's Atlantis. It makes
the bike look more like The Bomb. And it makes me feel more excited about my
decision to have the mounts added to the crown of my own Atlantis that is out
for repaint and that I'm eagerly awaiting.
-Jim W.
On Jun 7
That's a good eye! I requested all the mounts on my Atlantis fork that
I had on the Bombadil fork when I ordered it.
How long is it taking to have yours repainted and the brazeons added?
Rene
Sent from my iPhone 4
On Jun 7, 2011, at 10:16 PM, James Warren wrote:
>
> I notice something interes
I dropped it off on April 6th or so, and I think it will be ready this week or
next.
I'm getting a kickstand plate added, mini-rack braze-ons front and rear, and
the front rack mounts on the fork crown. It's my 2001 Atlantis's 10th
Anniversery Upgrade.
-Jim W.
On Jun 7, 2011, at 10:22 PM, R
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