Thanks Grant for signing my copy in Portland and the one for my pal Craig
(49'ners) He is reading it and learning and hopefully will be getting his
new knees soon and will be on his bicycle again. I've been following your
writing over the years and so wasn't too surprised when I read the book.
This is not a 68cm it is a 64cm in near mint condition. A 15 yr old kid
named Skyler is selling for a neighbor and according to him the frame was
never built out and is in perfect condition. He was relying on info from
wife of the owner and hadn't gone to see the frame yet before listing on
C
I love the wrist orientation of the Albatross/Bosco/Moustache for my riding. I
occasionally hit unexpectedly rough patches of trail and can deal with that
just fine.
But if I were regularly encountering terrain at least as tricky as that to
here's no question what kind of bar I'd prefer: Bullmo
...oops... continuing
...limited range of positioning imposed by having a short (i.e. not tall) stem
and only two extensions to choose from in the realm of the Nitto RBW Bullmoose.
(I confess I'm confused as to the intent of the Boscomoose bar. I love my Bosco
(58cm HT Al, not -moose). It i
If you would consider a non-Nitto, I have found the Jones H-bar (I
have the Titec version) to be the bee's knees for technical single-
track.
Jones website showing hand positions towards the bottom:
http://www.jonesbikes.com/h-bar.html;
Titec licensed copy on my Fisher Sphinx:
http://www.flickr.c
For those who have framed the poster, how much should I expect to pay, with
matting?
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Just ride? Naw! A new paradigm: "Just spend"! Looking thru a new Co
Cycl flyer recently received I had to let out a belly laugh when I saw
the prices for the new electric Super Record 11 kit on page 12 --
prices that beat satire into the ground.
RD: $925
FD: $850.
Not to mention: Cable set: $165,
I just happened to be re-reading JR today, and noticed the piece that
people have mentioned here, where the author of the review scoffs at
Grant's "performance" bike that weighs 31 pounds.
The weird thing is, that is not at all what Grant says. He says that's how
much his bike weighs with two
Was just thinking about the whole concept of the 'performance bicycle' and
it really makes me laugh since the rider is the most important part of that
equation. The point I'm trying to make is its all about the engine probably
95% of it. There is simply no way a top level pro riding a 30+ tourin
Anything to improve performance!
On Saturday, June 30, 2012 10:00:02 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
> Just ride? Naw! A new paradigm: "Just spend"! Looking thru a new Co
> Cycl flyer recently received I had to let out a belly laugh when I saw
> the prices for the new electric Super Record 1
I got mine framed and matted.
Semi-fancy frame, colored matte to match the print, UV protectant glass to
protect the colors, and a slip on back to house the "info" that came with
it. With labor, it came to about $230.
Kevin
in steamy Humboldt Park, Chicago
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Believe me, an old, tired, discouraged rider climbing a steepish,
longish hill on an 18 lb bike with light wheels is going to feel that
things are very different compared to when said old, tired,
discouraged rider grinds up the same hill (in the heat, against the
wind) on a 37 lb bike with wheels m
I had no idea how (seemingly) crazy expensive pro framing is. I was
quoted $150-300 depending on how fancy by a local frame shop.
I'd really like to split the middle between museum-quality display and
thumbtacks in the wall... what are the options? I really like
William's idea of frameless mountin
I thought the same thing. Nowhere in JR does Grant say "performance road bikes"
should be heavy. He says that most people should not care about riding
performed roads bikes nor care that much about weight.. In that statement, the
reviewer is actually providing the perfect example of what Grant i
To get it vacuum mounted on board will cost you about $30-$50.
When the Postes begin to cost $100, as they will in the future, a $200
frame will seem a lot less crazy.
-Kevin
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Well same engine and my experience .. AHH vs Giant Tcr advanced. .. Riding
position about 2mph difference in cruising speed... Wheels and tires and
generator hub another mph or even 2 ... So instead of cruising along at 25mph
it's around 20 21. There is a cost for that comfort. I can't quan
I guess that google offer in dc today is a good buy when it's this expensive to
frame!
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I hear ya Patrick and don't disagree to a point although the reality is
that on a steep hill an old, discouraged rider is going to shift down a cog
or two on his 23-28 pound Rando style bike because he has a triple up front
and sensibly light wheels and tires for his weight and smoothly pedal ri
What I enjoy about Grant's writing, is that even when I don't agree, it is
always fun to read.
-JimD
On Jun 29, 2012, at 8:01 PM, grant wrote:
> I am generally relieved that the book hasn't been panned more and worse. An
> old friend didn't like it on Amazon, and that hurt me deeply, but I'm tr
Nice work! How did you bend the stays? Just another reason to stick
with cantis. :)
Might be nice to get a longer (in front) front fender on there to
protect your load better.
Gernot "firmly in the cantis are the best brakes ever camp" Huber
Thailand
On Jun 28, 8:09 pm, Leslie wrote:
> PS:
> Ab
If "fast group rides" are part of your regular riding portfolio then I'd
absolutley agree that a bike made for fast group rides should be part of your
stable. And I think it's masochistic to believe that an Atlantis could be that
bike. Ride what everyone else is riding. Group road rides are abo
I'd hold the strut close in place, as close as I could unbent, mark it, then
clamp it into my bench vice at the point where the bend needed to be sticking
above, then tapped it over w/ a hammer. Very slight surfical marring, but
liveable for me. Then take it over and test-fit it, maybe add a t
PS: definitely agree on the longer fender bit... Either need to find someone
w/ a broken bit to add as an extension, or perhaps get a second rear fender and
put it on the front, or some such... Or cobble up something else... Regardless,
yes, I concur, a fender extension under there is needed..
I like the Carradice Super Cs I just got. Haven't used them yet, but
seem well-built and simple, but with a good (Ortlieb-like) attachment
system. Not too expensive, either. Order from Wiggle in the UK.
Or you could go with aluminum fenders. I switched almost all my bikes
in the last couple of yea
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