Except for certain film cameras, wouldn't try it myself. I just sweat way
too much on rides. Would probably destroy a modern digital camera in a
ride or two.
It has sort of forced me to focus on smaller point and shoot digital
cameras, which are easier to put in handlebar bags. Eventually
shoul
On Thu, 2012-05-31 at 05:30 -0500, Eric Platt wrote:
> Except for certain film cameras, wouldn't try it myself. I just sweat
> way too much on rides. Would probably destroy a modern digital camera
> in a ride or two. It has sort of forced me to focus on smaller point
> and shoot digital cameras
Saddle is sold. XTR rear derailleur is still available.
On Monday, May 28, 2012 5:45:07 PM UTC-4, Kris wrote:
> 1. Shimano XTR Rapid Rise RD-M960 - some scratches, lots of life left in
> the pulleys, 100% functional - $45 shipped in US
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/7770282@N04/7289996308/
>
Yeah, they're quieter than Chris Kings--more along the lines of Campy, and
they have a very precision-instrument, high-quality ratchet sound. Quite
nice. I resisted Boutique hubs for a long time, in favor of good ol'
Shimano. But I'd have a hard time not spec'ing WI for my next wheel
build. Qui
It's interesting how people prioritize bike build budget money. Lot's of
Riv's proudly roll with fairly low-mid range yet functional parts, Sugino
cranks, 105 derailers, Tektro brakes. And I see a lot of Surly's with CK
headsets and various high-end bits. "Bike Bling."I suppose with a Riv
the
EVERYTHING IS SOLD NOW.
On May 27, 10:27 am, Blindrobert wrote:
> Carradice Nelson saddlebag and Bagman Expedition QR support are still
> available!
>
> On May 26, 10:26 am, Blindrobert wrote:
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> > Marks Front
> > Rack:http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273623618/in/photostr
I think the Bubba Box is ready for expanded use and accessorizing...
may I offer a few ideas:
- Insulated insert (the Bubba Brew Box) for cold beverages
- Padded pet insert (the Bubba Beast Box) for your favorite critter
- Skins (the "My Bubba Box" line of colored and patterned overlays)
Quit you
A Revelate mountain feed bag carries my camera, usually. I have a Canon G10.
On Sunday, May 27, 2012 2:18:35 AM UTC-5, stonehog wrote:
>
> I'm curious of those who bring a small SLR or mirrorless camera on trips,
> have you found a good way to carry it so you have it ready quickly? I've
> alway
On May 31, 6:03 am, Steven Frederick wrote:
> It's interesting how people prioritize bike build budget money. Lot's of
> Riv's proudly roll with fairly low-mid range yet functional parts, Sugino
> cranks, 105 derailers, Tektro brakes. And I see a lot of Surly's with CK
> headsets and various high
I agree Jan, but still have a hard time convincing my wife of this fact,
Haha.
On May 31, 2012 11:48 AM, "Jan Heine" wrote:
> On May 31, 6:03 am, Steven Frederick wrote:
> > It's interesting how people prioritize bike build budget money. Lot's of
> > Riv's proudly roll with fairly low-mid rang
LMAO. Bobby, be careful encouraging Bubba. He's bad enough without the
encouragement.
For the somebody who asked. The box weighs 15.9 ounces complete as you see
it according to the office postal scale. That's with map case and velcro
and the Berthoud decaleur bits, but otherwise empty.
I have a hard time believing that 105 will wear significantly faster
at a cost-affecting rate at ~2K miles/year. Certainly the comparison
with the sorts of components on a cheap, '70s or '80s 10 speed is
inapt. (At least, the 105 that I am familiar with which is the stuff
from 15 or more years ago;
With all due respect, Jan, that is a highly dubious assertion that 105
cranks will cost less per mile than Ultegra cranks. The MSRP difference in
the crank is $100 ($360 for Ultegra and $260 for 105), If you assume the
chainrings to be the primary wear item, you could buy the 105 crank and
spen
For those who are using Sugino cranks: I've been using the Surly steel
110bcd chainrings on my Sugino XD and AT cranksets for a while now, because
of the softness issue with the Sugino rings- they just wear out way too
fast. Definitely no issues with the steel rings. they are great.
Ha! Thanks for the photos Bill. They look great!
On Tuesday, May 29, 2012 4:37:41 PM UTC-7, William wrote:
>
> My photos are up. They aren't in a set yet. Here's a couple of turkeys:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/7274165030/in/photostream
>
> and here's a couple of turkeys
>
> h
Black Brooks Swift saddle with Chrome rails and copper hammered
rivets, very faint signs of use, well-cared for, never wet, has been
Proofide treated. Years of life left in it: $120 delivered in the
USA.
Thomson Elite silver seatpost 27.2 x 250mm, a few light marks BELOW
the minimun insertion lin
I use TA chainrings for this exact reason. They last a mighty long time!
I'm always a bit hesitant about proprietary parts. Nothing wrong with them
at all, but I would invest in an extra set of rings. If they're only
available from one source in the whole world, even with good intentions,
that
Ok, here we go again. I recently worked out a deal to pick up an
Atlantis so per my wonderful wife the Homer has to go. I recently
picked it up from Chris Jonhson and it is in great condtion. Color is
techincally school bus yellow but it is more like creamsicle orange in
real life. Looking to sell
I do agree that spending the cash up front is better off in the long run,
especially if you are putting quite a few miles on the bike. My Roadeo
that I am ordering will be using the new RH crankset, I do hope they live
up to their hype. I suspect they will.
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I made the mistake of setting out just now with just one 28 oz water
bottle (my Joe has only one set of braze ons -- a big regret -- and I
forgot the nifty Minoura clamp-on cage mount thingie) and by the
halfway point (only 22 m rt) I was wishing I had twice as much water.
So, a few questions about
On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
>
> My main concerns are,
> (1) do they feel icky (that's a technical term) on your back on a hot day?
YMMV but I hated it.
> 2). Do they mold up? How do you clean them to prevent mold?
I didn't have a mold problem but the water coming out
On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 12:10 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> (1) do they feel icky (that's a technical term)
> on your back on a hot day?
Yes. Okay in cooler weather.
> 2). Do they mold up? How do you clean them to prevent mold?
Yes. Prevention is to take it apart to clean, and to store it in the
Beautiful photos; thanks for posting them.
California must be the most beautiful state in the contiguous 48. NM
is beautiful for its light, sapphire skies and distant vistas, but I
have to admit that CA, No or So, beats it. The combination of western
vistas (compared to the tiny valleys and hills
On Sat, May 26, 2012 at 11:47 PM, charlie wrote:
> Oh ! forgot, its a Albatross bar mounted upside down..
>
Ah... that was my guess, but I was looking and looking wonder what exactly
you were trying to show. :-)
I actually noticed something... after posting those two pictures I got to
l
Patrick,
I use a Camelback MULE on long rides and on day hikes. Just like
everything else in life, it is going to have pluses and minuses.
The bladder and hose can mold, either store it full or put something inside
to hold it open so air flows inside. A cleaning brush helps for the tube,
it loo
After having passed on this before I can't help but think this is a
sign from above that this bike is for me--off to think...
Ryan
On May 31, 10:04 am, Peter M wrote:
> Ok, here we go again. I recently worked out a deal to pick up an
> Atlantis so per my wonderful wife the Homer has to go. I rec
I can also recommend the Canon S95 as a small, high-quality digital camera.
I like the idea of using the Revelate feed bag - I'll look into that.
Philip
Philip Williamson
www.biketinker.com
On Thursday, May 31, 2012 8:32:22 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
>
> A Revelate mountai
On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 12:10 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> I made the mistake of setting out just now with just one 28 oz water
> bottle
That's a lot of water, but everyone's needs are different. When I
lived in dry, hot (though likely not ABQ hot) Missoula, I'd drink half
a bottle, do a 17-mile ev
On Thu, 2012-05-31 at 12:57 -0700, Philip Williamson wrote:
> I can also recommend the Canon S95 as a small, high-quality digital
> camera. I like the idea of using the Revelate feed bag - I'll look
> into that.
and its current replacement, the S100. There's a lot to like about
cameras of that si
I've have three Camels and had a different brand prior to that.
"Camelbacks" (the term has become ubiquitous for all hydration packs)
all have several characteristics that are somewhat independent of one
another, yet all demand consideration.
How much water do you go through when you ride (an
On May 31, 2012, at 2:10 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> I made the mistake of setting out just now with just one 28 oz water
> bottle (my Joe has only one set of braze ons -- a big regret -- and I
> forgot the nifty Minoura clamp-on cage mount thingie) and by the
> halfway point (only 22 m rt) I was wi
I don't have mold problems but only use mine once a month or less and dry
it out thoroughly after that use (put a regular bike bottle in it to hold
it open, then hang it). I find that I drink significantly more water when
I'm wearing one.
I also like the Camelbak Mule. Great capacity, but not
I had the first version, the Panasonic LX-1 I believe. I thought it was an
excellent camera for biking and loved the whole layout. Too bad I left it
on my bumper when leaving a trailhead one time and just completely
destroyed it. I would imagine the LX-5 would be a great substitute.
On Thu
On Sunday, May 27, 2012 12:36:06 AM UTC-7, stonehog wrote:
>
> I've been commuting for the past few weeks with one of the new Rene Herse
> cranks on my AHH. http://www.compasscycle.com/cranks_bb.html I haven't
> seen any reviews on this yet, so I figured I would share a few
> thoughts/opinio
I used the Canon 300hs on my last tour. I think it's a great cycling camera
for a couple reasons. It's small enough to fit in a shirt pocket or the
little pocket on your handlebar bag. It had a tough anodized aluminum
finish that makes it easy to grab one-handed while riding. It has a
wonderfu
My preference in biking cameras stress ease of use (for instance, can you turn
the camera on and use the controls while wearing full-finger gloves) and low
cost (in case I drop it and it breaks). At the moment, my biking camera of
choice is a Canon SD780. It's reasonably cheap (I found a refurbi
On Thu, 2012-05-31 at 08:48 -0700, Jan Heine wrote:
>
> I think a lot depends on how much you ride. 105 parts will be more
> expensive than Ultegra in the long run, if you ride more than 2000
> miles a year. Quality components offer better durability and/or
> improved performance - for example, a
Hi Joe,
What I really love about bar end levers is I can activate the brakes
anywhere my hands are on the bar very easily, weather I'm back or forward
on the bars, something I could never do with a standard lever. I can use
them with just my pinkie if needed. I have no desire to ever us
I run 40mm tires (Kenda Kwick Roller EZ Ride) under 52mm VO Zeppelin
fenders on a 56cm Sam. Plenty of room under the fenders.
Gernot
On May 30, 11:46 am, Andy Smitty Schmidt <54ca...@gmail.com> wrote:
> If you want to ruffle the feathers of fashion and get some awesome
> short-ish pants in the de
I've been using various Camelbaks for my randonneur and century rides
for more than a decade, year-round.
I like not running out of water and not having to drink from bottles,
especially during rainy and very hot rides.
I add ice if the temperature is over 90 degrees and always use a tube
insulat
I just don't like things on my back. I have a camelback I've used on the
mountain bike. On the other bikes I just put an extra bottle in the seat
bag. If it's really hot I can add two or three. I just stop and switch
out bottles.
Kelly
On Thursday, May 31, 2012 2:10:26 PM UTC-5, Patrick
I believe what the OP is looking for is something like this:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/39643-REG/OP_TECH_USA_5301002_Stabilizer_Strap.html
Assuming sweating is no issue, this chest stabilizer would improve on just
using the camera strapped as a sling. For situations where one wouldn't
On May 31, 9:46 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
> With all due respect, Jan, that is a highly dubious assertion that 105
> cranks will cost less per mile than Ultegra cranks.
Sorry I wasn't clear - I was NOT referring to the cranks in
particular, but the 105 components in general. It appe
Jan,
It was my impression that 105 would actually out last ultra and dura-ace.
It was heavier and was the best choice for touring bikes and such. The
advantages of the Dura-Ace was weight and shifting ramps .. especially for
the sprinters. For everyday riding the heavier gage material was s
I used to use one, but they did a very fine job of putting my
shoulders into spasms. I miss the easily available water, but I've
adapted.
Lynne F
On May 31, 2:54 pm, Kelly wrote:
> I just don't like things on my back. I have a camelback I've used on the
> mountain bike. On the other bikes I
I almost went with an LX5/S100, but got a GF3 with a pancake lens so I
could get on the replaceable lens format while still keeping the body very
small. There was a killer deal on it a few weeks back, so I took the
plunge. So far, it seems to be nearly as easy to use while riding as my
old Elph.
On Thu, 2012-05-31 at 17:18 -0700, Brian Hanson wrote:
> I almost went with an LX5/S100, but got a GF3 with a pancake lens so I
> could get on the replaceable lens format while still keeping the body
> very small. There was a killer deal on it a few weeks back, so I took
> the plunge. So far, it
After years of resisting the idea of a back pack, I bought a Kelty last
year on sale at Academy Sport for $29.99 w/70 oz bladder. It has a screw on
cap like a Camelbak. A local buddy gave me an extra US Army issue Camelbak
bladder with insulated drink tube, and I bought a Hydra-sak bladder on sale
True, but I'm used to zooms, and it was time to start working with primes
(for me). I'll suffer through it - probably end up with a zoom soon :)
On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 5:35 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Thu, 2012-05-31 at 17:18 -0700, Brian Hanson wrote:
> > I almost went with an LX5/S100, b
A couple of years ago I bought a camel back for my wife, because she was
uncomfortable reaching for a wb. On our first ride with it we stopped for
lunch at a small cafe, which had a large cooler of what turned out to be
the foulest water imaginable. It took a lot of baking soda and airing to
I have noticed that a lot of people swap frames out with great rapidity.
Over the course of my life I have not done this and so my current
collection of frames, all purchased new include, an '84 Trek, an 88
Marinoni, a "99 Surly, a 2004 Rambouilet,a
2008 Ebisu, and a 2009 Bilenky Tandem. My w
White makes wonderful stuff.
If you absolutely need to have whisper quiet high end hubs, check out
Royce. Not sure what they do differently than White, King or Phil, but
their hubs are very quiet and roll very smooth.
Royce are pricey little devils though. As far as I know, the only way t
On Thursday, May 31, 2012 6:57:38 PM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote:
>
> White makes wonderful stuff.
>
> If you absolutely need to have whisper quiet high end hubs, check out
> Royce. Not sure what they do differently than White, King or Phil, but
> their hubs are very quiet and roll very smooth.
i thought the original posting said from 5-6pm but the Harris blog mentions
6-7pm. can someone confirm the correct time of the book signing?
mike goldman
warwick,r.i.
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Hey, there's ol' faithful!
Peter, I'm sorry to hear that it didn't solve your fit concerns.
Hopefully, someone in this group can give it a good home and post the the
occasional photo so I can remember the good times.
I submitted multiple bikoo entries for Grant's contest about this frameset.
The Bosco has arrived (non-'moose)! Tomorrow I build it up and incorporate it
into the cockpit rotation. Wood grips, stem shifters, love levers, nekkid bar
(for now; probably shellacked Newbaum's later). Pictures will come forth.
Yours,
Thomas Lynn Skean
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'twas indeed embedded metal, there was a ton of it. i have no idea how
that happened, brake pads are like three weeks old.
On Saturday, May 12, 2012 6:11:14 PM UTC-4, Zack wrote:
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> Any protips for cleaning rims?
>
> i have seen people talk about using super light grade sandpaper,
> simplegr
I use one for my mountain bike riding, which is an upright position, and
it's the most convenient way to carry enough water for a long wilderness
ride. For a road biking position, however, I don't find the pack
comfortable; it becomes much more obvious when I'm bent over more. I'd say
just carr
On Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:18:49 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
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>
> And I remember the cool, humid summer air around San Francisco -- I
> guess that you get the same around Walnut Creek?
>
>
Ha! It was 90 today in the Creek, and dry, though not as dry as New Mexico.
We were probably 25 degre
Tested the Bosco bars on the dirt today and my previous assessment was
proven correct. Perfectly comfortable, great maneuverability, no issues
climbing or descending. Great handling on singletrack. I came home with no
hand, neck or shoulder pain at all.
Ordered a second set today to test on the Be
Chris, I got alot of compliments out riding already, people love the
color, but no offers yet which is a bit surprising. I need to sell
somewhat fast or my wife will pretty much kill me so how about $1050
shipped and I will include the Kool stop pads? Just looking to make room
for new to me Atl
Hey group, just wondering if anyone has a set of older cranks( with
or without chainrings) for sale.Looking for 170mm arm, triple
with 5 bolt 110/74 bcd, older MTB/touring, maybe forged
Condition is not important so long as they are funtional. looking to
spen 40ish including shipping.
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