Yeah, the SRAM chain I put on my 68 cm Bombadil was too short for the 46 ×
36 combo so I used the limit screw to 'temporarily' stop myself
accidentally shifting onto the 36, but never got round to lengthening the
chain...
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I ride my 2002 orange Rambouillet as my road and long ride bike as
well. TA Zephyr 46/36/26 crankset on Phil BB, new wheels; XT hubs and
Velocity Synergy rims (rear is OCD) but I still have the OE set with
Bontrager Fairlanes, Continental Gatorskin 28s, Brooks B-17 Special,
Nitto post, stem and Noo
Marty,
18x24. Which is what you recommended, isn't it?
As for the green Hillborne, I'm (mostly) pulling your chain. Amazing how
many green bikes have been available from Rivendell.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Thursday, April 12, 2012 7:32:10 PM UTC-5, Marty wrote:
> Glad you like it E
During non winter months will mostly rotate. It also depends on what type
of riding I might have planned. One is hanging right now needing some
parts swapped. And starting next week, will probably just ride one for the
next month or so. But that is, if things go right (grin).
In winter it's
I found it via Google and probably got a product page that was meant
not to be found. Too bad. The Pioneer is widely available however.
On Apr 12, 6:32 pm, William wrote:
> If you follow the link above and try to order it, it says they don't have
> it.
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Hi everyone
I am in the market for a new set of bars. I'd like to get either the Bosco
or the Albatross. I've been following the progress of the Bosco and have
duly noted the high praise the Albatrosses receive. I am sure I'd be happy
with either one. But I wonder if someone could help me
Now, that really does go on the 'unfortunate events' list, or the 'things that
can go wrong' list.
Either that or fix it in photoshop?
-JimD
On Apr 12, 2012, at 9:58 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote:
> My little brother caught a nail in his rear honjo fender. Thing went
> up like an accordion. He wants to
On Apr 13, 12:58 am, Manuel Acosta
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> My little brother caught a nail in his rear honjo fender. Thing went
> up like an accordion. He wants to take a hammer to it to try to save
> it. Anyone have any ideas?
> His picture proved it happen:http://flic.kr/p/by5kZj
> -Manny
dang! my wife picke
Can't suggest a choice, really. I have the Albatross on my Hillborne now; it's
my favorite of my Albatross/Bullmoose/Moustache/Noodle collection. (I use
DaVinci connectors so I switch amongst them every now and then.) I'll know more
once I add the Bosco to the list. But from the numbers it looks
That's great! My mountain bike club at the school where I teach is
starting up next Wednesday! Can't wait to get out riding with those kids.
We're lucky that our school is in an area with a number of intersecting
single track trails and an out of business golf course that has sections of
bike tr
*$50 shipped*
On Wednesday, April 4, 2012 2:15:13 PM UTC-4, Zack wrote:
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> 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.
>
> $85 sh
Can't see the photo, but if it's got sharp folds in it she's probably a
goner. I've tried my hand at hammering aluminum for motorcycle parts and
usually end up with splits. Thats with thicker pieces though, so maybe the
thinner Honjo would take a beating better. Maybe it could be shortened and
Patrick-
I might be interested. Let me know when pics are up.
-Pete in CT
On Thursday, April 12, 2012 10:24:00 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> Used but in good condition. Photos forthcoming. $50 plus shipping, CONUS.
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> For
Ah, I was trying to be cheeky, not technical.
On Thursday, April 12, 2012 8:15:07 PM UTC-7, grant wrote:
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> Rigs not hi trail. Fairly nom. Can we chane thread name so I don't
> have to wince so much, please? And I hope this post doesn't start a
> thread about This.
> Just a hope
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> On
http://flic.kr/p/by5kZj
On Friday, April 13, 2012 7:43:38 AM UTC-7, jinxed wrote:
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> Can't see the photo, but if it's got sharp folds in it she's probably a
> goner. I've tried my hand at hammering aluminum for motorcycle parts and
> usually end up with splits. Thats with thicker pieces though,
The Bosco has a longer flat section on either side of the stem, and the
side-grip area is longer than the Alba. I had Albas and thought the
sweep-back was plenty long enough, but the flat part was too narrow to be
of any use. I think the Bosco would be useful if you want lots of sweep,
plus wou
Can't comment from experience, of course., but it seems to me that the
Bosco will be higher. On my Alba bars, I have them tilted backwards a bit
to lessen the tendency of my hands to slide forward on the grips under
braking. (as in the first and last photos on the Hunq page:
http://www.rivbike.
On Apr 12, 6:54 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Do y'all ride one bike a lot, then set it aside and ride another one
> exclusively, or do y'all rotate consistently?
i often ride 3 bikes on any given day - MTB, commuter and road bike.
i really like having bikes with a specific purpose and little overla
> I was messing around last night and I think I might actually try to put the
> marks rack with a platrack on the REAR of the QB and strap the bag to that.
> Anyone ever tried this?
>
> Pete in CT
Recently I've been zip-tying a wald basket to my rear Tubus Airy and
using it with a shopsack for g
> Don't know what trail or rake or gear inches are, not too sure what
> geometry means to a bike or what chainstay length affects
Thank heavens I'm not the only one! -liesl
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WOW!! That's sort of a spectacular sight. Not gonna render it any less
useful with a hammering...go for it. Maybe find one of those "U" shaped
bike racks to use as a hammering form. If thad didnt have the right
diameter, playgrounds always have tubular circular items. Tap lightly, go
slow.
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Thanks!
Swinging a leg over a high rear load is a chore even for us
long-of-limb-ers. I think I still have scar from the first time I lashed a
milk crate to rear rack.
My scheme is actually even more nutty- I have a way to clip my commuter
bag/briefcase directly onto the Platrack (inspired by
U shaped bike rack is genius. Clearly you need something that is the shape
of the inside of the fender but is hard enough to hammer on. U shaped bike
rack would be ideal, unless the pip material is too thick. You have to
sing the song about John Henry in rhythm with your hammering to get best
There is a distinction we need to be aware of between loading for
shopping / commuting / daily use and multi-day touring.
For short trips, ease of loading / unloading and perhaps having to
wrestle the bike onto a train or bus is more important than handling
because the time & distance are relative
Hi Manny:
Thanks for posting this, I really enjoyed the pictures. I know how that kid
feels, and can't wait for my own "next first ride". It's coming soon!
Jim in Boulder
On Thursday, April 12, 2012 10:53:46 PM UTC-6, Manuel Acosta wrote:
> Now that spring is upon California like any real Ca
Nice outing!
Do kids ride bikes to explore, spontaneously, on their own, the way we
did back a generation or two ago? Or are most so scheduled and
monitored that rides have to be organized? I remember starting out,
age 7 or 8, extending my rides beyond the immediate area of our house
in Clinton, M
Anyone want a 54cm Rambouillet in exchange for a 53cm Atlantis?
Contact me offlist if you are interested in more details. I am open
to working out a good deal
Thanks JL
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I am not sure about high trail or rear load bias, but i am sure that:
a platrack with a wald basket zip tied to it and a shopville shopsack and a
top rack with a large saddlesack on it on my 64 Sam make it so that I can
easily carry a bunch of stuff. bike feels stable, rides smooth, and
doesn'
more specials up. lots of great small frames available!
i love the new hunquapillar color too. beautiful bike.
On Friday, April 6, 2012 6:13:41 PM UTC-4, Zack wrote:
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> what a scratch on that betty - great deal though.
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Edited subject line in deference to GP's request. The "t" subject has
been overworked.
dougP
On Apr 13, 11:31 am, Zack wrote:
> I am not sure about high trail or rear load bias, but i am sure that:
> a platrack with a wald basket zip tied to it and a shopville shopsack and a
> top rack with a l
Manny:
Very cool photo effects. I see fat tires, dirt, a kickstand, rack, &
a couple of kids having a blast. You may be doing front work for the
next generation of Rivendallians. I remember way back when MTBs first
arrived & adults commented that this type of riding made them feel
like kids aga
I think the grey/bean Hunq has to be the classiest color scheme _ever_.
Seriously, I'd buy that for my wife, just so I could see it hanging in my
garage everyday. Well, OK, I'm not serious about buying it, but I am
serious about rationalizing any excuse necessary just to be able to look at
it e
Wait a minute, forgot the sloping TT makes the 54 my size. :-) Alas, I can
justify neither the expense nor so stout frame for myself, but when you
look at the "value engineering" that's happened on the new greenies, (fork
crown, seat stays, paint), anyone that's ever thought of a Hunq for
thems
Thanks for the details, Bruce. Has this really worked out for you? Do you
find that it takes only a little bump to make the fender rub? I have a
nice Trek 620 frame but I found that if I pushed the boundaries of fender
clearance it would rub every time I stood up.
This conversation has been
Good edit - but I still see the thread like this - photo of a Rivendell on
a place like Bolinas Ridge with either a Baggins or Sackville saddlebag.
That, to me, would be "high trail."
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Friday, April 13, 2012 3:11:38 PM UTC-5, dougP wrote:
> Edited subject line i
It will come with 126mm rear spacing and probably a 6 or 7 spd freewheel.
It can easily be spread to 130 and used with a 9 spd cassette if you want.
It will probably have 57 mm single pivot brakes and good tire/fender
clearance for 32 mm tires. My wife's has an unusual seat post size - 26.8
No kidding about the "t" subject being overdone. It sounds to me like a
marketing phrase that has caught on or something.
On Friday, April 13, 2012 3:11:38 PM UTC-5, dougP wrote:
> Edited subject line in deference to GP's request. The "t" subject has
> been overworked.
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> dougP
>
> On A
Today I recieved 48cm Noodles that I traded my moustache bars for. I havent
had a chance to go for a good ride with them yet but I did ride around the
neighborhood a bit and I am thinking these are going to be my solution. I
like the shape and width of them and they feel just right. It seems tha
For sale Nitto Lugged Seatpost, the one with alot of setback, I bought
it but never mounted it so it is in New condidtion, i have the
original box that I will ship it in. Looking for $150.00. Nitto
Periscopa also for sale, this is the super long one, 8 inches from top
to min insertion, used but po
I am interested in the Periscopa if still available.
Thanks,
Erl
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Scotty:
I tried Porteur Handlebars with the Diacompe Guidonnet Brake Levers
for the first time, today, on my Rambouillet. I rode for 1.5 hours.
The bars allow me to sit up in traffic by using the swept back portion
and allow me to lean forward to get out of the wind and use will
climbing. The Gu
I can't seem to edit the subject line myself. I was trying to poke fun,
apparently to no avail, of the trail discussions. But while we're on it,
here's Eric's high trail:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/4227808845/
On Friday, April 13, 2012 5:51:11 PM UTC-7, RJM wrote:
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> No kidd
Now you've done it. Making me long for that particular high trail again!
Probably have to wait till June.
Great photo!
On Apr 13, 2012, at 10:44 PM, Esteban wrote:
> I can't seem to edit the subject line myself. I was trying to poke fun,
> apparently to no avail, of the trail discussions.
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