Coppi has a very different off-bike physique. The nickname "stork"
surely had something to do with the contrast of his appearance on the
bike and off, as the bird, graceful in flight yet so awkward on the
ground. His bike's fit to his proportions ought to be compared to that
more than Contador. Tim
Do you break alot of spokes? What type of rims are you using?
On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 8:03 PM, clyde canter wrote:
> Thanks guys.
> That is mighty close. Perhaps too close for comfort. I doubt you'd ride
> that home with a broken spoke.
> Best,
> Clyde
>
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The only disadvantage I have found with bars at or above the seat is when I
want to rock the bike while standing up. But as I age I find I sit down,
both on and off the bike, a lot more.
michael
On Thursday, April 19, 2012 8:18:08 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> http://ruedatropical.com/201
Hey all,
Sadly my Atlantis went missing last night from the front of my house
Apr 19-20 in Santa Fe, NM. If yall - especially anyone in SF or
Albuquerque - could keep an eye out I'd appreciate it.
It's pretty unique, even for a Riv, so it shouldn't be too hard to
spot.
identifying details:
Hope you find it soon!
On Friday, April 20, 2012, beckertronix wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> Sadly my Atlantis went missing last night from the front of my house
> Apr 19-20 in Santa Fe, NM. If yall - especially anyone in SF or
> Albuquerque - could keep an eye out I'd appreciate it.
> It's pretty un
Aw, man, I hope it shows up soon!
On 20 April 2012 09:00, René Sterental wrote:
> Hope you find it soon!
>
>
> On Friday, April 20, 2012, beckertronix wrote:
>
>> Hey all,
>>
>> Sadly my Atlantis went missing last night from the front of my house
>> Apr 19-20 in Santa Fe, NM. If yall - especi
He was a Marshwiggle, for you Narnia readers. But the point of the
website was that there isn't really that much difference in efficient
position over the years.
On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 4:31 AM, ascpgh wrote:
> Coppi has a very different off-bike physique. The nickname "stork"
> surely had someth
It's not unusual for a modern pro to look like a POW. Prime example:
http://www.atwistedspoke.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/post-8954-079485500-1277297243.jpg
Bill
On Friday, April 20, 2012 3:31:53 AM UTC-7, ascpgh wrote:
>
> Coppi has a very different off-bike physique. The nickname "stork"
So sorry Tim. I know that terrible feeling when you realize the bike is not
where you left it. And your Atlantis was tricked out and personalized. (Now
that I think about it, perhaps ALL Atlantai are personalized.) Be sure and
take pictures of the bike along with your contact information into th
I often use an Exposure Diablo in a helmet mount for commuting. VERY bright,
excellent beam. Very light, rechargeable, long charge life (at least 3-4 hours
on highest power, up to 8 at low power, which is still quite bright). Downside
is price -- almost $200. But that's still cheaper than dynam
1. Grant's new frame: ttp://tinyurl.com/7x54au2
2. Grant: http://tinyurl.com/8yx9vds
Soorry!
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A billion stars
It doesn't rain here from April through at least October, so today the
fenders came off my Sam and I took it for a ride in the hills for a
very decadent lunch with some friends in their yard. I was in France
last week with my wife, so she took the kids and lots of leftover
cheese in the car. Good t
Or possibly my position was fine to start with and the problem was my
legs. :)
Jay
On Apr 20, 7:23 pm, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote:
> It doesn't rain here from April through at least October, so today the
> fenders came off my Sam and I took it for a ride in the hills for a
> very decadent lunch with
Or possibly my position was fine to start with and the problem was my
flatlander
legs. :)
Jay
On Apr 20, 7:23 pm, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote:
> It doesn't rain here from April through at least October, so today the
> fenders came off my Sam and I took it for a ride in the hills for a
> very decadent
As an aside to your observations, I remember my mid-80s (I think) Trek
mountain bike came with a seatpost that had a quick release for set
back adjustment. And the post had a long slot to allow for waay setback
position. In practice I never used it.
I have always found spinning with an attempt
Sorry that happened to you. Hope you get it back.
Jay
On Apr 20, 4:28 pm, Mojo wrote:
> So sorry Tim. I know that terrible feeling when you realize the bike is not
> where you left it. And your Atlantis was tricked out and personalized. (Now
> that I think about it, perhaps ALL Atlantai are pers
The original drawing with measurements is here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/4372032124/
(tiny)
I wish I was XS :-)
On Apr 19, 4:35 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Thu, 2012-04-19 at 16:29 -0700, Lynne Fitz wrote:
> > Um, yeah, that's me :-)
>
> > What size is that Sweetpea? Perfect s
That really stinks. Hope you get it back.
Jay
On Apr 20, 4:28 pm, Mojo wrote:
> So sorry Tim. I know that terrible feeling when you realize the bike is not
> where you left it. And your Atlantis was tricked out and personalized. (Now
> that I think about it, perhaps ALL Atlantai are personalized
I'm sorry too, because I don't get it.
On Friday, April 20, 2012 8:57:33 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> 1. Grant's new frame: ttp://tinyurl.com/7x54au2
>
> 2. Grant: http://tinyurl.com/8yx9vds
>
> Soorry!
>
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> For profes
On Fri, 2012-04-20 at 09:37 -0700, Lynne Fitz wrote:
> The original drawing with measurements is here:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/4372032124/
> (tiny)
Thanks. Tiny indeed!
> I wish I was XS :-)
Oh, compared to me, certainly you are!
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On Friday, April 20, 2012 8:57:33 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> 1. Grant's new frame: ttp://tinyurl.com/7x54au2
>
> 2. Grant: http://tinyurl.com/8yx9vds
>
> Soorry!
>
Actually, the best picture of Grant's *new bike* is here:
http://sheldonbrown.com/lasvegas/2005/pages/13.html
As for th
Patrick, was this the link you meant to send?
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bDwPRSrRl3w/T5AFeYrWZwI/aWQ/4L_2UA1Vk-U/s1600/Ronin+Bicycle+Works_+Hand-Folded+Metal+Bicycle+Frame+by+Ronin+Metal+Masters+—+Kickstarter.jpg
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On Fri, 2012-04-20 at 09:42 -0700, William wrote:
> I'm sorry too, because I don't get it.
nothing here but a dumb joke that wouldn't be funny even if someone
explained it
>
> On Friday, April 20, 2012 8:57:33 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
> 1. Grant's new frame: ttp://tinyurl.com/7x
Grant mentioned in his Blug that he'll be at the New Amsterdam Bike Show
next weekend in New York. Will he speak or have book signing at the show?
I've looked through the show's web site, but couldn't even find a general
schedule. Does anyone know his schedule at the show?
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Not exactly Riv-related but always nice to see cycling get more positive
press. When I am a multi-millionaire I will give away free Rivendells,
haha.
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/new_york&id=8629118&rss=rss-wabc-article-8629118
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Please resist.
On Friday, April 20, 2012 9:46:14 AM UTC-7, Mike wrote:
> Patrick, was this the link you meant to send?
>
>
> http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bDwPRSrRl3w/T5AFeYrWZwI/aWQ/4L_2UA1Vk-U/s1600/Ronin+Bicycle+Works_+Hand-Folded+Metal+Bicycle+Frame+by+Ronin+Metal+Masters+—+Kickstarter.j
All gone
For general information... I won't be doing the gift-certificate-as-payment
thing again. Seemed fine in theory but feels "weird" in practice. The gift
certificate implementation is fine. But It's not really the intended purpose of
the gift certificate mechanism. In retrospect, using RB
Not exactly Riv-related but always nice to see cycling get more
positive press. When I am a multi-millionaire I will give away free
Rivendells, haha.
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/new_york&id=8629118&rss=rss-wabc-article-8629118
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On Friday, April 20, 2012 10:33:48 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Please resist.
>
> On Friday, April 20, 2012 9:46:14 AM UTC-7, Mike wrote:
>
>> Patrick, was this the link you meant to send?
>>
>>
>> http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bDwPRSrRl3w/T5AFeYrWZw
Your buyers spent money at Rivendell in exchange for items from you. I
don't see the problem..there's a good chance said buyers spent a few more
bucks there while they were at it. Seems like a winner for Grant & Co.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Friday, April 20, 2012 10:50:43 AM UTC-7, Thomas
Why?
I don't get it and I could care less, but that goes for a huge majority of
the threads here too.
Scott
On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 2:13 PM, Ryan Ray wrote:
> Can this thread be admin killed?
>
> - Ryan
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Friday, April 20, 2012 10:33:48 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>> Please
Forgot to mention: the last photo of salmon canti pads: want to trade
for pair of dittos but for calipers. Need not be new but should be vg.
On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 1:38 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> I agree; let's drop that silly thread -- it has drawn far too much
> serious attention.
>
> I apolog
That aint no Riv, it doesn't have a headbadge.
On Friday, April 20, 2012 10:57:33 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
> 1. Grant's new frame: ttp://tinyurl.com/7x54au2
>
> 2. Grant: http://tinyurl.com/8yx9vds
>
> Soorry!
>
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I do see the Tiagra brakes RBW was selling on that bike
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1. Grant's new frame: ttp://tinyurl.com/7x54au2
2.
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Blazing high above your head;
But in you is the Presence that will be
On Apr 19, 12:30 pm, Pondero wrote:
> "...but I couldn't help but think that a frame bag made out of the same
> material as the SaddleSacks would be fantastic. Even a smallish one that
> mounted up to the HT, TT, DT junction would be great. I'm curious what
> others think."
>
> Totally agree. Fan
And it's back!
I can't say enough about the two Santa Fe County Sheriff's
deputies who spent all morning tracking down my bike. They ended up
stopping traffic on one of the busiest streets in town when they saw
someone riding my bike. I think they were almost as excited as I
was.
Thank y
Dude. this story just made my week :D
Congrats on getting your bike back!
On Friday, April 20, 2012 5:33:45 PM UTC-4, beckertronix wrote:
>
> And it's back!
> I can't say enough about the two Santa Fe County Sheriff's
> deputies who spent all morning tracking down my bike. They ended u
PS. Tell those two sheriff's deputies they are semi famous on the
bicycle-related internets, and give them a high five for us!
On Friday, April 20, 2012 5:33:45 PM UTC-4, beckertronix wrote:
>
> And it's back!
> I can't say enough about the two Santa Fe County Sheriff's
> deputies who sp
Yes! Great news!
On Friday, April 20, 2012 2:33:45 PM UTC-7, beckertronix wrote:
>
> And it's back!
> I can't say enough about the two Santa Fe County Sheriff's
> deputies who spent all morning tracking down my bike. They ended up
> stopping traffic on one of the busiest streets in town
Yes- wow! If possible, please post details; how was it locked or not, etc.
On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 2:40 PM, newenglandbike wrote:
> PS. Tell those two sheriff's deputies they are semi famous on the
> bicycle-related internets, and give them a high five for us!
>
>
>
> On Friday, April 20, 2012 5
Tim, so happy for you! That's a beautiful and beausageified bike!
Looks like you put it to some serious use. Glad it's recovered and
back home.
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> Me, too! I'd be an "EA" and pre-order (as long as there was a size
> for the little Riv's). -liesl
I would totally EA a Sackville FrameBag in green for my Hilsen!
Although, the reality is that there are already a fair amount of
perfectly functional Sackville bags. I asked about a Sackville bar
FANTASTIC NEWS! Awesome that your local PD/SO put that effort into it!
On Friday, April 20, 2012 2:47:56 PM UTC-7, Mike wrote:
>
> Tim, so happy for you! That's a beautiful and beausageified bike!
> Looks like you put it to some serious use. Glad it's recovered and
> back home.
>
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> And it's back!
w00t!
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A billion stars go spinning through the night
Blazing high above your head;
But in you is
Tim -- very happy to hear of the recovery and also very happy to hear
that the SF coppers did such good work. Kudos to them!
On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 3:33 PM, beckertronix wrote:
> And it's back!
> I can't say enough about the two Santa Fe County Sheriff's
> deputies who spent all morning trac
What it says. I actually have two very lightly used Banana Bags of
different vintages and styles. I know that the BB is smaller than the
Junior but they are also much better made. Realized once again that I
foolishly sold my 3d or 4th Junior instead of hoarding it for future
need when, today, I too
Hi All,
This is probably a pipe dream, but I am checking to see if anyone has
heard about anyone wanting to sell a used 68cm Atlantis. If so,
please let me know.
Thanks!
Forbes
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The Sam Hillborne has a slightly slacker than average seat tube angle if I
remember correctly. Something like 71.5 degrees instead of more common 72
to 73. So, yes, a slightly forward saddle position may change things for
the better for some riders.
On my SH, the saddle is all the way back,
Agree. Very nice they went probably above and beyond what is usually called
for in finding a stolen bicycle.
And congrats on getting the bike back.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Friday, April 20, 2012 5:47:27 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
> FANTASTIC NEWS! Awesome that your local PD/SO
I own a couple of Revelate Tangle bags. Quite nice and quality is
excellent. Only problem I have with them - when mounted, it is difficult
or nearly impossible to use both bottle cages with large bottles. Not as
much of an issue if using a bladder in the bag or on the back. But if one
is ju
Story of the week!
Way to go Sante Fe Policia!
Made my day,
JimD
On Apr 20, 2012, at 4:29 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Tim -- very happy to hear of the recovery and also very happy to hear
> that the SF coppers did such good work. Kudos to them!
>
> On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 3:33 PM, beckertronix
Excellent
Those officers are great!
On Friday, April 20, 2012 4:33:45 PM UTC-5, beckertronix wrote:
> And it's back!
> I can't say enough about the two Santa Fe County Sheriff's
> deputies who spent all morning tracking down my bike. They ended up
> stopping traffic on one of
I felt the same way when I started looking for the same size of
Rambouillet. Next thing I know? I'm riding a 68cm Rambouillet.
Good luck my tall friend!
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Once upon a time when I lived in Austin, TX, I found a Raleigh DL-1
abandoned in my front yard. I took it in, amazed at it's alien features
and appalling brakes. I cleaned it and lubed it, and then realized it must
have been stolen. I called the police, and told them the story, described
the bike,
Ok, so how about $125 shipped CONUS? If this doesn't entice any interested
parties, I'll just eBay it tomorrow.
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A new Blug is up, with pics of an unpainted New Bike. Near the bottom
there's an outtake from the '94 Bridgestone catalogue shoot with Robert and
the lovely Kim. It's in color! It kinda shocked me to see it that way,
kinda like when you see behind-the-scenes color shots from Casablanca, and
you
CONGRATS!
:D
-L
On Friday, April 20, 2012 5:33:45 PM UTC-4, beckertronix wrote:
>
> And it's back!
> I can't say enough about the two Santa Fe County Sheriff's
> deputies who spent all morning tracking down my bike. They ended up
> stopping traffic on one of the busiest
I'll definitely be at the Seattle ride/talk. Hopefully on my new (to me)
Rambouillet! Anyone else going?
Does anyone have one of those wool SS tees? They look squareish rather than
tallish which is too bad for me as I am tall and rather long torso-d. Too
bad because I really want one.
- Ryan
I'll definitely be there. Green Sam with the head tube and lug windows
painted cream. Any idea what time the festivities start?
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Well, I admit I'm not particularly excited by the notion of a frame bag.
However, I would definitely be interested n an RBW/Sackville take on that
notion.
I also appreciate the illustration presented here of the morphing of our
language. The words "early adopter" are replaced by "EA" with the q
I'm happy for you. Best news of the day!
On Apr 20, 5:55 am, beckertronix wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> Sadly my Atlantis went missing last night from the front of my house
> Apr 19-20 in Santa Fe, NM. If yall - especially anyone in SF or
> Albuquerque - could keep an eye out I'd appreciate it.
> It
On Apr 20, 6:56 pm, EricP wrote:
> I own a couple of Revelate Tangle bags. Quite nice and quality is
> excellent. Only problem I have with them - when mounted, it is difficult
> or nearly impossible to use both bottle cages with large bottles.
I was setting my bike up for tomorrow's 300k and wa
Good luck, Mike - I look forward to the report.
Brian
Seattle, WA
On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 9:53 PM, Mike wrote:
> On Apr 20, 6:56 pm, EricP wrote:
> > I own a couple of Revelate Tangle bags. Quite nice and quality is
> > excellent. Only problem I have with them - when mounted, it is difficult
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