>From today's NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/18/world/europe/in-denmark-pedaling-to-work-on-a-superhighway.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&hp&pagewanted=all
Cheers!
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Well put Doug. Very good advice. I no longer have the urge to do hard
century rides and the last one I did, two years ago, was a 113 mile ride
known as the Double Gap for the two mountain passes it goes over. The
first pass has a very steep section at the front end, a very long gradual
clim
Dan
I would like to buy the Banana Bag if untaken.
Thanks,
Marc
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> FWIW, I remember reading somewhere that Max HR is also sport specific.
René
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It can be done. Minneapolis has the Cedar Lake Trail, the Midtown Greenway and
the LRT rails-to-trails corridors and St. Paul has the Gateway and Big River
trails from the suburbs into downtown. There are still some problems to
overcome in terms of integrating cyclists into city street traffic
Chicago has a rough plan on the books for a paved trail that follows the
north and south branches of the Chicago River from the city limits to the
downtown area.
A small section along the north branch was completed a few years ago. The
path is on ground level except for when it crosses bridge
While Gloomberg has done alot for cycling in NYC it really has a long way
to go. I would personally like to see a more British system where we at
least have a rail or stanchions separating us from traffic and the
thousands of idling trucks that just seem to park wherever they want. I
theoretically
"There is currently no money to extend the path. Any talk of doing so is
immediately met with the vitrolic nay-sayers complaining about the
socialist bikers. . ." Yeah, Matthew, I think that's what I was most
impressed by: the mindset behind the ongoing expansion/prioritisation of
cycling. The who
Dan, I'd like to get that B17 if it's still available. Thanks
Brad
On Tuesday, July 17, 2012 8:44:27 PM UTC-5, Dan wrote:
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> I have two items for sale (may have more in a few days when I get
> around to sorting and photos). I am also looking to trade for Shimano
> 9 speed bar end shifters.
On Tuesday, July 17, 2012 7:37:20 PM UTC-4, dougP wrote:
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> "Your body will give you better feedback than a monitor." I didn't quite
> buy into that & went the monitor route anyway.
>
a HRM puts a real number on how hard the body is working - it *is* the
body's ultimate feedback metric. f
Hi Dan,
I'll like to buy the saddle. Please confirm your paypal address and I will
send it right out. Thanks!
Noah
On Tuesday, July 17, 2012 9:44:27 PM UTC-4, Dan wrote:
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> I have two items for sale (may have more in a few days when I get
> around to sorting and photos). I am also looking to
Here is the description of the bike: I thought I had posted it, but it
doesn't seem to have appeared.
*Nitto drop bar, Nitto seat post, black Brooks B-17, Riv bar-con
shifters,Shimano aero brake levers, IRD canti brakes, Technomic stem,
Synergy rims laced to Deore LX hubs, Schwalbe Marathon Ex
Hi Charlie,
Is the Wilbury still available? I'm very interested.
Kathy
On Monday, July 16, 2012 11:43:18 AM UTC-4, Charlie wrote:
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> Both Toyo - never built - pictures here - Both for $3500...
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/7338969@N06/7583256432/in/photostream/
>
> Located in CT
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>
>
>
Works? You have 'em? How do you like the set-up?
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+1 for Rivendell Grip King pedals AND spikes. I found that my shoes were
the biggest culprit of slippage, not Grip Kings themselves. If the shoe
bottom is slick, so too is the grip. My favorite shoe has little tread left
so, I installed ALL the spikes that are in the Rivendell package. This was
I've had these pedals on a couple of bikes for a few years now. As you
might guess from the 'couple of bikes' part, I like them. I wear size 12
shoes, and bike mostly in some sort of trail running shoe or Teva sandals,
sometimes even Birkenstocks (with a heel strap). I was riding in a light
if the kremlin is still available, can i come check it out?
On Friday, July 13, 2012 9:27:48 PM UTC-7, bicyc...@gmail.com wrote:
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> hi all,
>
> just a few parts kicking around my apartment that i must clear out. i'm
> not working right now, so i'll actually have time to get these in the mail
>
*Leather is scuffed in one corner from when the bike tipped over
(without me on it)*
This is a rite of passage for every Brooks owner, isn't it? Usually within
100 miles of the saddle being new..
Joe "this never happens to bargain-bin plastic saddles" Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Tuesday, July 17
Spring cleaning sale in the summer. All prices include shipping and paypal.
New Carradice Super C Front and Rear Panniers Black canvas w. cloth
patch,Hardware mounted to check fit but never left the house. $325.00
Tubus Cosmos rear rack and Tubus Nova front rack stainless steel silver.
Fron
Jan Heine had a less-than-ecstatic review or analysis of European
cycling infrastructure compared to US needs; this in a not too old BQ.
IIRC, you could sum up the article by saying "It's useful but slow,
not fun and not really applicable to American distances." Now, NYC may
be more European in its
Hobie,
I'd like the Musa shorts, dark gray/blue $30.
Thanks,
Eric Ginsburg
950 N. American St.
Philadelphia PA 19123
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For those of you converting mountain bikes to drop bars, this is THE
stem, no question at all about it. It has considerably more height
than any other stem Riv sells or has sold and sufficed to get Noodles
to saddle height on a 19 cm DB off road fixie conversion with a very
short head tube and sadd
Leslie,
I am curious -- how much tire/fender clearance do you get under those
Motolites? 2.25" + SKS Fenders?
Thanks,
Ginz
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For sale are some tires.
1. Col de la vie -- 650b. Good used condition. Some dirt on sidewalls as
these were mounted on a QB and were touched with hands dirty from moving
the chain.
$10 pair plus actual shipping.
2. Nifty Swifty -- 650b. Good used condition. Slight evidence of wear on
che
I'll take the Silver shifters and Musa shorts. Please email me: kolbyt at
gmail dot com
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 10:10:28 AM UTC-4, hobie wrote:
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> Spring cleaning sale in the summer. All prices include shipping and paypal.
>
> New Carradice Super C Front and Rear Panniers Black canvas w.
Toyo build 59cm Homer for sale, complete bike (excluding seat and
rack) usual Rivendell build...$2200...great shape (usual nicks but no
dents or dings), albatross bars with dura ace bar end shifters..9
speed triple, pictures can be seen at www.flickr.com/photos/ssubman
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I second Steve's thoughts on the GKs. They can be a bit slippery when wet,
and sometimes your feet can bounce off the pedals when you go over a rooted
surface as on the Burke-Gilman. I just ordered the pedal spikes a couple
days ago. I'm looking forward to them; they'll arrive with my new wheel
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 11:51:56 AM UTC-4, Ginz wrote:
>
> Leslie,
> I am curious -- how much tire/fender clearance do you get under those
> Motolites? 2.25" + SKS Fenders?
> Thanks,
> Ginz
When I first put the SKS on over the NeoMotos, I actually could look across
the top of the tire s
Let us know how you like the spikes.
I might do spikes on one side, Powergrips on the other
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Being that I am a habitual bike leaner, I have grown accustomed to paint
chips and marks on all parts of my bike. However, I for some reason feel
guilty just leaning the Atlantis up against whatever I findt. So I decided
that i would invest in a pletscher double kickstand. Unfortunately I came
Hey Patrick,
Declan did my physiologic testing, too. . . I took an exercise phys class
with him before I went to PT school. He is a very knowledgeable guy. I
wasn't aware that he'd co-authored that book.
Cheers!
lyle
On 18 July 2012 09:33, Patrick in VT wrote:
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> On Tuesday, July 17, 2012 7:
Take a file to the kickstand top plate... make a notch just deep enough. I
did it 4-yrs ago on my wife's non-Riv daily commuter and no issues. --Andy
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 10:03:10 AM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote:
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> Being that I am a habitual bike leaner, I have grown accustomed to paint
>
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 1:13:47 PM UTC-4, LyleBogart{AT}gmail.com wrote:
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>
> Declan did my physiologic testing, too. . .
>
Cool. I'm considering taking a few classes myself and maybe doing some
coaching (cycling). It's neat stuff and I have a much better understanding
of my own physiolog
Hey all,
Cleaning out the parts / paying some bills:
everything 'cept the bike frames include shipping
Photos of everything here
https://picasaweb.google.com/102662635142839008783/BikesAndPartsFS?authuser=0&feat=directlink
Savkville Large Saddlesack Olive - lightly used , low serial #!
Hiya Tim
I will take the large Saddlesack, if still available. If taken, then the Alpina
instead. if not yet taken
Thank you,
Marc ( in Cruces)
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Tim (and Marc S): Sackville bag is a Trunksack, not a Saddlesack, I think. Tom
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Yes! You're completely right. Large TRUNKsack NOT saddlesack. sorry for
the confusion.
-tim
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 1:45:06 PM UTC-6, Pudge wrote:
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> Tim (and Marc S): Sackville bag is a Trunksack, not a Saddlesack, I
> think. Tom
>
> --
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>
> I use the Grip Kings with Power Grips (the fixie strap version)
> combination and I have yet to experience pedal strike on my fixie. I have
> narrow feet and so they feel great for me.
>
> My fixie is an old 1950s Claud Butler with a super-low 80mm bottom bracket
> drop.
>
>
>
>
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I have to agree with Tim Mac. Minneapolis is heaven for cycling. Lots of
off-street paths that go places, bike lanes, and compared to 5 years ago, I
feel that bikes are MUCH more accepted on city streets. While I don't spend
much time observing the administrative and political machinations behin
Updates and correction.
Sackville is a Trunksack (not saddlesack, I blame it on the alliteration)
still available $85
Sugino Alpina is sold
Tektro brakes pending.
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 1:20:59 PM UTC-6, tim becker wrote:
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> Hey all,
>
> Cleaning out the parts / paying some bills:
Marc
Banana bag is yours. Please Paypal personal option to d...@abelsons.net
Dan Abelson
On Jul 18, 2012 7:01 AM, "Marc Schwartz" wrote:
> Dan
> I would like to buy the Banana Bag if untaken.
> Thanks,
> Marc
>
> From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Updates:
Tektro brakes and MUSA pants and knickers are sold.
Here's what's left:
Sackville Large Trunksack Olive - lightly used , low serial #! $85
Nitto Noodles 44cm lightly used, never taped, never crashed. a few
scratches from mounting. $35
Bianchi frame and other stuff on picasa p
650B? Ha! Once you try riding on *big* wheels you'll never go back!
I have a pair of brand-new, never mounted Schwalbe Marathons on eBay right
now--in the 28 x 1 1/2" size to fit Pashley, Raleigh, and other bikes based on
the classic English standard.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271012128911?ssPage
Looking for a 64-68cm touring frame.
Requirements:
• Mid-blade eyelets on the fork
• Room for min 35mm tires and fenders (preferably more)
• Steel
A used Hillborne would be great. Heron/Kogswell/Gunnar/Surly is great too.
Offline messages good. Seattle great. If this doesn't work I'll probably
I had a similar issue with the double kickstand mounted using the black
plastic pieces on my 56 Rambouillet. What I did was make sure that the bolt
head was rotated so that the cable wasn't rubbing on it. I can post a pic
when I get home from work.
Stephen
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 10:03:10
Steven,
A picture would be great thanks!
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 10:03:10 AM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote:
> Being that I am a habitual bike leaner, I have grown accustomed to paint
> chips and marks on all parts of my bike. However, I for some reason feel
> guilty just leaning the Atlanti
On Wed, 2012-07-18 at 14:29 -0700, Eric Norris wrote:
> 650B? Ha! Once you try riding on *big* wheels you'll never go back!
>
> I have a pair of brand-new, never mounted Schwalbe Marathons on eBay right
> now--in the 28 x 1 1/2" size to fit Pashley, Raleigh, and other bikes based
> on the classi
Hi Joyce,
I'm interested in both sets of tires (CDV and NS) if you still have them
available. any idea how much shipping would be to NC for all four? Pics
would be great if you have them.
Thanks,
gary
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 10:20:11 AM UTC-4, Linkbeak wrote:
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> For sale are some tires.
>
We want eight more inches:
http://mtobikes.com/wp-content/uploads/black-sheep-bikes-zamer-36er.jpg
Me for this once they start making some decent, 60 mm tires. Pugsley?
Pah! Mukluks? Meh! This is it:
http://mtobikes.com/black-sheep-bikes-zamer-36er-mountain-bike-review/
When will Riv make one?
O
Hi All,
I was the lucky buyer of Andrews Rock and Road tires (thanks Andrew!).
I was hoping to use these on my Hunqapilar, and now I'm
reconsidering. Not because I lack clearance for these, but I'm having
the opposite problem. That is, I've become accustomed to the 50mm
Schwalbe Duremes which a
Well documented clicking? On my ride home yesterday (after writing the
original post in this thread) I started hearing a clicking. Wasn't sure if
it was my seatpost/saddle interface (since I'd recently moved the saddle)
or the pedal, but was fairly sure it was the pedal. Ugh... < 20 miles to
cli
Noodles are sold
thanks
-tim
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 2:39:32 PM UTC-6, tim becker wrote:
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> Updates:
>
> Tektro brakes and MUSA pants and knickers are sold.
>
> Here's what's left:
>
> Sackville Large Trunksack Olive - lightly used , low serial #! $85
>
> Nitto Noodles 44cm lightly
With that set-up, I'd say it's a good, but not OMG how fantastic, price.
That would probably be what I'd ask for my early Sam Hillborne with Nitto
stem/bars, seatpost, V brakes, SON front hub, Phil freewheel rear hub,
Nitto rear rack and mini front. Along with all the other parts I don't
want to l
I'll take your old one :)
- Ryan
On Tuesday, July 17, 2012 12:39:53 PM UTC-7, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote:
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> +1 on loving their Sams.
>
> I loved the Hillborne from the very first time I sat atop one. It just
> felt right. I bought an orange 2010 DTT canti-studded Hillborne. Several
> thousan
Yep, loose bearings. Repacking is really very simple. I do all my MKS
pedals (GKs and Touring) before I even mount 'em these days.
Here's a couple of links with varying degrees of helpfulness:
http://fatboybiking.blogspot.com/2010/06/rebuilding-mks-grip-king-pedals.html
http://www.bikeforums.ne
I don't know how to respond off list so I apologize- cant seem to figure it
out. But if the studded tires are still available I'll take em.
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Looks like all the 64cm LHTs (just like the 24" Ogres) are out anyway. Hope
I can find something used! And they say tall bikes don't sell.
- Ryan
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 3:03:29 PM UTC-7, Ryan Ray wrote:
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> Looking for a 64-68cm touring frame.
>
> Requirements:
>
> • Mid-blade eyelets on t
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Bicycle-64cm-Sam-Hillborne-/290744549730?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item43b1b9c162
:-)
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 3:03:29 PM UTC-7, Ryan Ray wrote:
> Looking for a 64-68cm touring frame.
>
> Requirements:
>
> • Mid-blade eyelets on the fork
> • Room for min 35mm tires
Bruce,
These were inspired by the unobtainium Hakkapeliitta (sans studs), no?
Is there ever a possibility you would consider doing a run of these in
584?
Thanks,
=- Joe Bunik
Walnut Creek, CA
On 5/26/12, Bruce Gordon wrote:
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> On May 26, 2012, at 8:38 AM, Mike wrote:
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>> They do look like a nic
Got the tires today. Thanks again Marc.
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So It looks like mine rubs a tiny bit also. I was able to move the
kickstand back enough to not have it rub but it's not shown in this pic.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/noryia/7601021180/in/photostream
Stephen
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 3:11:40 PM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote:
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> Steven,
>
>
I am surprised to read about the clicking. I conservatively have 3000 miles
on one pair of GKs, and somewhere under 1000 miles on a second pair. Never
a click and they spin effortlessly. Most comfortable and functional pedals
I have used.
On Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 7:01 PM, Rex Kerr wrote:
> Well d
Be careful. I just removed one from a used rivbike and there was alot of
paint missing under it. Maybe try to put some kind of rubber on the frame
before clamping down on it.
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 1:03:10 PM UTC-4, The Cripler wrote:
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> Being that I am a habitual bike leaner, I have grown
This bike is sold...Thanks to all who contacted me.
On Jul 18, 8:43 am, 3wheelin wrote:
> Toyo build 59cm Homer for sale, complete bike (excluding seat and
> rack) usual Rivendell build...$2200...great shape (usual nicks but no
> dents or dings), albatross bars with dura ace bar end shifters.
Take a look at the crankset teeth (from both sides) and the cassette cogs
for wear. Drivetrains can be expensive to replace.
Check that the derailer is not bent.
Make sure seatpost and stem are movable in their respective tubes and not
frozen. Though I doubt they would be on a year old bike.
Ask
Not exactly what you are looking for, but the right size, and in
Seattle
http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/bik/3131745307.html
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Scot, focus on the doughnut...not the doughnut hole. You've got a really
awesome bike. (:
On Monday, July 16, 2012 6:20:23 PM UTC-7, Scot Brooks wrote:
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> Living through this last weekend's Seattle to Portland bike ride was
> pretty great, and there were quite a few Riv spottings along the way
yes, please... Rock and Roads in 584 or 650B/27.5 what ever we are calling
them these days ... you'll sell a bunch as there is nothing with decent
off road tread in this size.
~mike
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 5:30:04 PM UTC-7, jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
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> Bruce,
> These were inspired by the u
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