I have the older 700x47's (the non Green Guards) on my Trucker and
enjoy the confidence they inspire when riding over crummy roads. It
just takes the stress out of my ride when I roll with those tires.
Glad to see they fit a frame with side pull brakes. I wondered about
that actually as I like the
I like the barrel adjuster. Ya never know when you might need to squirt a
bit of Sheldon's Fender Nut Grease in there. ;-)
On Thursday, April 5, 2012 8:22:05 PM UTC-7, Scot Brooks wrote:
> And photos. http://imgur.com/a/PqkMV
>
> Not terribly revealing, but something anyway. Yes, that's a barrel
That's the newer Hillborne. Which does fit larger tires. The first
generation is good for 40. Pretty sure a 45 would not work out. Not so
much the fork at the chainstays.
If I remember correctly, Jim Thill at Hiawatha Cyclery installed a set of
WTB 700x45s on a orange Hillborne.
Glad to
I wrote a while ago looking for ideas that would allow me to quickly move a
basket among bikes, without having to mess with zip ties. Well, after some
experimenting I have settled on a system that seems to work well. I
wrapped the basket/rack corners with leather strips and secure each with a
I purchased an Acorn bag 2-3 years ago and have been pretty happy with its
volume, portability, durability, and looks. I also like the little pockets
for camera, phone, etc. But it sits a little low on my 62-63 cm frames,
and I typically can't read a map that far below the HB. Meanwhile my wi
Just to pile on, moving my saddle forward and lowering my bars a little
went a long way to curing my lower back pain...
Steve
On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 12:39 AM, James Warren wrote:
>
> I too found some success with bars lower than saddle. For me it is for
> keeping proper upper back posture.
> Als
Ablejack: in my understanding, TA cranks were installed on the earliest MTBs
because everything else at the time was 52/39 or thereabouts. Campy had a
triple, but it was 54/42/36! Once some Japanese companies started making 110/74
cranks in 1983 or so, nobody ever used a TA on a MTB again. The c
I had to remove my longboards from my AHH because they did not quite work
with the 700X38 Schwalbe Marathons. Technically they fit but there was just
enough of a rub to be really annoying to me. I could not adjust them out
enough. Those look pretty close on your Sam. Do they roll without rubbing
If we get to vote - Roadeo.
For myself it isn't how fast the bike is but how fast the bike feels.
Zippy is fun.
-JimD
On Apr 4, 2012, at 6:12 PM, Patrick in VT wrote:
> On Apr 4, 3:15 pm, RJM wrote:
>> I would really like to know how much faster
>> the Roadeo is compared to a Hilsen. I know
dr (original poster): I agree you have a lot to consider and digest here.
You a debating compact double vs. triple cranks, for one thing. As for
myself, I've always had a double, and used 105 STI 'brifters'. They have
performed so well for me that I see no reason to leave them. The mainline
Me, I prefer the Spanish pronunciation: Ro-AH-day-o
As in "Buenas noches, senoritas... Si, este ES my Ro-AH-day-o"
Smooth, eh?...
Paz,
RobertoB
On Apr 5, 10:47 pm, Way Rebb wrote:
> Nobody know this but the word is actually pronounced ROAD. Es and Os
> are silent after Ds in creatively sp
I use a 38 as my daily commuting tires, and those are cutting it pretty
close on the Sam as well. Weird thing is that the size difference is very
slight between the 38 and the 47, at least to my eyes. I got zero rubbing
with the 47s while the bike was just on the stand. Real world? Yeah, there
I sometimes find myself sitting there late at night with that SO frame
in my basket, and my finger on the mouse... sweating and fidgeting
nervously...
The ONLY thing that keeps me from pulling the trigger is my old
Japanese Nishiki Prestige, which I have set up as a SS... NOT having 2
kids in colle
So it's not just me :-)
I have the same setup with 700 x 38 Duremes. I managed to get it to not
rub rolling straight, but in the turns, the fender isn't stiff enough
laterally to keep from a hint of rub. I can live with it. But there is
not an extra millmeter there, not one.
Jim in Boulder
We should take care with the term "compact double". A road compact double is
typically 50/34, and may not be suitable for loaded touring. A "mountain
double" is usually a 39/26 or 42/28 or similar. Paired with the 11-36 or 12-36
casertes, the mountain double gives all the usable range of a tripl
Hmmm. So would the 38 not fit on an orange Sam? And to Scott or Jim, would
there be more clearance if the bike used cantis instead of side pulls?
I have 700x35 supremes with metal fenders and good clearance now, wanted to go
38 at least on the next set.
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On Wednesday, April 4, 2012 2:15:13 PM UTC-4, Zack wrote:
>
> Saddle has been used, but only a bit. Has been sitting in my extras box
> for a while, saw it, figured someone may want it after doing some googling.
> Some light beausage, a scuff or two, but nothing major.
The cantis would make a difference in the front, not so much in the rear.
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True. "Compact Double" usually refers to the road racing set for pros and
monsters. Sometimes I call the touring/rando sensible double we're
discussing a "wide range double". Because you basically have the same range
of a triple but without the middle ring. "Mountain Double" works for me
althou
The Alpina is beautiful and very useful. The only issue for that set is
that the 110 BCD is limited to 33t (per Peter White) at the bottom. I think
the fellow looking for a new build here wants an easier climbing gear for
touring. Something in the twenties just as he is accustomed with his
trip
c. mid-to-late 80s black, perforated Selle San Marco Regal Girardi saddle
owned by me since new. rode it for a while, but i needed a saddle with
longer rails, so it has spent most
of its time in the closet. Exceptionally clean with no tears in the
leather. It does have the usual marks on the r
FWIW I spent a couple of years bicycle touring and living out of a Eureka
Spitfire 2, which was okay and probably compares to your new tent in terms
of weight and materials, but I had to reinforce it a couple of times and it
was not the best in heavy winds. It had a great deal of use - hundreds
On Fri, 2012-04-06 at 10:38 -0700, Ablejack wrote:
> True. "Compact Double" usually refers to the road racing set for pros
> and monsters. Sometimes I call the touring/rando sensible double we're
> discussing a "wide range double". Because you basically have the same
> range of a triple but without
OK. I've heard that too. But those TA cranks are often 60 years old and
hard lived as well. And I'm not pushing the TA anyway, it's expensive and
more finicky. I can appreciate the parade factor of it.
What are some other options that allow for a 26t inner ring on a double
without the wide trea
I finally convinced the Mrs. to let me get a second bike (as long as I only
spend freelance money on it). I'm looking for a steel club ride type of
bike allowing me to continue packing useful racks and gadgets (dynamo
lighting!) on my touring bike and maybe even putting some albatross bars
and
Other options that allow for a 40-something/26 combo also include the White
Industries VBC. Also, you could go Keven-Mowen-style and use a 110/74 and
run chainguard/42/26. I've actually got a 130/74 crankset set up exactly
that way: chainguard/42/26. I don't know how many choices for middle r
My recent history has led me to part with all my bikes that fit me like I'm
a bike racer. For normal road bikes, that means I've gone up 2-3cm, so
that means saying goodbye to a few bikes. I've come to grips with the fact
that complete bikes never get what they are worth on the second hand
ma
I would also put Nemo tents in the mix. http://www.nemoequipment.com/tents2011
The company is in New Hampshire, tents are sewn in Taiwan, and many of
the non-sewn tent components and accessories are made in the US. I
have the giant Asashi tent for "base camp" style car camping with my
partner an
Ryan, I have a 61cm 1984 Trek that fits your description to a tee. I
have thought about selling it from time to time because the fit and ride is
almost identical to my 62cm Ramboulet. Maybe this is the time to do it.
Trek advertised this as a "touring bike" but it is really a sport touring
Thanks! I'm probably sticking so a 64 mostly because (most of the time) the
top tubes are longer. Whats the top tube on tour Trek? That is a very nice
bike though and along the lines of what I'm looking for.
- Ryan
On Friday, April 6, 2012 1:11:13 PM UTC-7, MichaelH wrote:
>
> Ryan, I have
I currently use the Nano Elite. (I have had a Tarptent and a Big Agnes in
the past as well) I like the Nemo tent enough as it is truly freestanding
and very light (under three pounds) for its volume.
My only gripe is that it 's not as breathable as I would prefer. This is
fine for dry nights be
TT is 58 CC. How tall are you? I'm 6'1". I'm not sure what the seat and
head tube angles are on this bike. But as these change, so does the TT
length for a given reach. The total can be controlled through stem length,
which leaves TCO as the final variable. TCO, as well as Trail will be
what a scratch on that betty - great deal though.
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Yeah I run a chainguard/42/+29 on my Kogswell "scraper" bike from a 130
sugino double with a TA conversion ring. It works very well, even with
regular old pants. There are 42t rings that will bring you from a shimano
130 (Alize/K) or even a campy 135 down to a 74 (Vento/K). But why bother
when
Cool, thanks! I'm thankful that there are people here that know what they
are talking about as I shoot from the hip!
/ and yeah, you can find a 33t for a 110, but you have to look around.
> Actually, all "compact double" refers to is the 110 mm bolt circle.
> Although these usually come with
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The thing to realize about the White VBC is they REALLY mean VBC. Every
single inner ring that White makes has a different BCD. They supply these
little rampy things that are held in place with the bolt assembly. So
every inner ring is made such that the bolt is just inside the teeth of the
Took my Lytro camera on a ride today, and snapped a few photos at one of
Sacramento's many bike shops:
https://pictures.lytro.com/campyonlyguy/stories/18716
Lots of very interesting bikes there--I'm glad my bike room is full, or I would
have been very tempted!
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Not sure if I am gonna sell this or not but wanted to put out a feeler
to see if anyone is interested. As mentioned earlier I am not getting
any lighter and wanted to haul myself and some stuff around this
summer so was looking to get a bike that is a bit more stout. Mine is
a 54cm Hillborne with c
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VO stainless steel rando front rack -- uses P clamps (not included),
$80 + shipping at VO, $35 shipped CONUS. Note that legs have been
slightly bent to ensure level mounting on my
Um, "your Hillborne" looks like a Hilsen.
On Friday, April 6, 2012 4:38:50 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
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> Not sure if I am gonna sell this or not but wanted to put out a feeler
> to see if anyone is interested. As mentioned earlier I am not getting
> any lighter and wanted to haul myself and som
Not sure if I am gonna sell this or not but wanted to put out a
feeler
to see if anyone is interested. As mentioned earlier I am not getting
any lighter and wanted to haul myself and some stuff around this
summer so was looking to get a bike that is a bit more stout. Mine is
a 54cm Hilsen with cust
1. The stock mini 2-bys seem to have 42 outers. Do any of y'all use 36 outers?
2. If so, (a) Do people laugh at you? (b) Do you notice any additional friction?
I think I've scored steel 36 and 24, so wear ought not to be an issue, right?
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Yes, great deal on the Betty. And I'll bet the 1TT Sams go pretty quick.
Who doesn't want a bike with mis-matched brakes? As for me... I'll hold out
for the scratched/canceled/chipped 62 Hunqapillar that my magic 8-ball
hinted at.
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On Friday, April 6, 2012 3:13:41 PM UTC-7, Zack wrot
As the owner of a single sixty sidepull Sam I'd say if you are looking for a
road-y Sam they are great. I have had both the big Tektro sidepulls and the DC
750 centerpulls on the bike and both have handled my 235 lbs readily. Granted,
I don't have any 10 mile long mountain pass descents around h
Well I want my bike to be beautiful too. I want indexed shifters, not
bar end as I am used to them. I am thinking about going to a double
crank. From everything I have read here is would be lighter, and I
could still get a good gear range for touring,a lthough I would have
to get a rear MB deraile
Thanks all.
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A 'brifter' is a shifter that is part of the brake lever.
Brake-lever-shifter = Brifter. If your brakelevers and shiftlevers are
integrated into the same unit, you have brifters.
The group might have taken you sideways into a "million dollar project" in
part because your original post said:
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Forgot to say: this must be Rivendellian in some way!
On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 8:34 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Is Michael Doucet and band representative? For a starter collection
> from iTunes, who to choose?
>
> I love this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxCejZOGNSo
>
> Patrick Moore, anglo/irish
My best bike has a decaleur and the Berthoud 28 (12 liter). It's more of a
fuss than dropping it on and pressing a button to release, but I like it
for looks. I have two other bikes with the klickfix system and use the
Brooks Hoxton basket as well as two different Berthoud Klickfix Bags. Very
e
Got an email from RBW with a photo and description of the new Shin Shields:
"These are nada mas que waterproofed shin-covers that are ideally used with
SPLATS and a PONCHO, since the poncho protects all but your shoes and
shins. Now it’s complete, and they’re orange, with Velcro and reflectors.
The
"The rings were the reason that I took the bike apart in the first
place, as
> they were the only parts that were really worn out.."
The odds are good that only the middle & outer ring were shot. The
little inner ones don't usually see a lot of use and it may even be
steel (mine is & has 9 yrs u
I actually think it is the sidepull brake that causes the clearance issue
that I have. Its really not much of an issue as the rub is very light and
does not cause resistance, only a sound that bothers me. I have had someone
tell me that they had the same setup on an Atlantis (Canti) with no issu
I am watching Rivendell sail away from my shore. My heart is filled with
sadness; or maybe it's gas. Hard to tell the difference sometimes.
On Friday, April 6, 2012 8:59:45 PM UTC-6, David G wrote:
>
> Got an email from RBW with a photo and description of the new Shin Shields:
> "These are nada
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