Those '88 XT thumbies are the business!
Mobile Brian Hanson
On Aug 26, 2012, at 5:03 PM, Eric Platt wrote:
> I've been using friction shifting with nine speed on one bike. With caveats,
> it's upright bars and a ca. 1988 Shimano XT thumb shifter. With that shifter
> 9 speeds doesn't seem to
"Comfort. Function. Fun." Sounds like an unofficial Riv motto.
On Sunday, August 26, 2012 9:53:57 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:
>
> Here's mine:
>>
>>
> * 2009:* Got a modern "10-speed". Compact frame, aluminum/composite
> material, and spent the next two years trying to go as fast as possible.
...and for good reason.
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On Aug 27, 2012, at 12:26 AM, lungimsam wrote:
> If I was young again, and an ultra-cyclist, I'd want to do RAAM on a
> Rivendell.
>
> Maybe RBW would sponsor me with a special frame called the "RAAMbouillet" or
> something, just so their frame cou
Buying the book is also a nice way to support a guy who has done and
continues to do some things that we benefit from.
On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 10:55 PM, Manuel Acosta <
manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Agreed the book is a good way of having a physical copy of grants writing.
> Always a goo
Hey William, thanks so much for pointing out that a shorter bolt holding
the shifter to the braze-on might take care of the slippage. I hadn't
ridden my randonneuring bike since finishing the Cascade back in June.
Yesterday before heading out to Larch Mtn I filed the bolt down put it back
on my
On Monday, August 27, 2012 7:56:35 AM UTC-6, Fullylugged wrote:
>
> Buying the book is also a nice way to support a guy who has done and
> continues to do some things that we benefit from.
>
>
Yep...thats why I mentioned purchasing two copies. I want it/Grant/RBW to
do well and keep the good stuf
Boscos sure are visually a good fit on Mixte/Step Through bikes:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/retrotec-inglis-cycles/7851282556/in/photostream
On Sunday, August 26, 2012 10:28:54 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
> Thanks, Thomas -- I can see that the stem is considerably raised with
> the Albatr
*1984*: Bought a too-small Trek 620 touring bike. Rode it for 20 years,
becoming increasingly annoyed with stiff neck and sore shoulders.
*Mid-2000s:* Now in my 40s, I decided to do something about it. Added
clamp-on aero bars sticking straight up like antlers. Absurd, but
effective. But I coul
I am starting to think about buying my dream build which will be a A. Homer
Hilsen. tentatively these are the components I would like.
650b wheel set built on Phil Wood hubs.
Ultegra derailleurs and cassette
cranks, undecided but not Shimano, they're ugly, Maybe White Industries
double.
White In
Back in the '90s Grant was a product manager for Bridgestone.
I bought a red RB-1 when Bridgestone was going out of business in the US -
still riding this with over 30,000 miles on it, and, amazingly, the
original rear hub and spokes (the rim has been replaced 4 or 5 times). No
broken spokes eve
I know it's a long shot but looking to buy an Orange Quickbeam 56cm.
Already have an SO but wanted to have a lighter weight dedicated fixed
gear. Please respond off list
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Any thoughts on the Sackville shopsack? Either medium size or large? I was
considering using this as a grocery getter for my mini front rack (sans
basket).
Now, I use a "selle an atomica" tote bag. I crisscross the straps, loop
them around my noodle handlebars, and the load is suprisingly stable
I figure it's time to increase my carrying capacity, and I'm going Large.
The R-14 is currently out of stock ,and so I'm looking at putting a Mark's
rack in the rear. Does anyone have any advice for what combo works best?
Will the large saddlesack be too squirrelly on the Mark's rack?
Thanks!
Hudson Urban Bicycles (HUB Bikes) on Charles Street in the West Village
downtown has a reasonable collection of used bicycles for sale. They
specialize in city bikes and are probably the most Riv-ish shop in
Manhattan. I can't speak to their prices. It's the West Village so prices
are probably
The rest of the photos are up:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikesandtools/sets/72157631196902318/
The boxy bag, 28.6 XTR derailleur, and (maybe) the lugged stem are spoken
for, everything else is up for grabs.
thanks,
Andrew
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I would give a big thumbs up to getting one of those giant chains from
kryptonite (one version is called the "New York"). She can leave it
wrapped around where ever she plans to keep her bike at night and use a
smaller U-Lock while traveling during the day. Only problem is the lock
will p
I have a 42cm Nitto B135 that I picked up at a garage sale. I don't like it
at all but that doesn't have to do with the design as much as the size. The
42cm spec is at the widest point of the flared drops. This means that the
flats are extremely narrow and not at all suitable to me. I'd like to
On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 5:33 PM, blakcloud wrote:
> I am starting to think about buying my dream build which will be a A. Homer
> Hilsen. tentatively these are the components I would like.
>
> 650b wheel set built on Phil Wood hubs.
> Ultegra derailleurs and cassette
> cranks, undecided but not Sh
I have hi polish Racers (center post mount) on my Hilsen, and love the look AND
the stopping power. Here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7691777296/in/set-72157627914355388
They're great. And I really like the folks at Paul Components.
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I don't remember if you said how tall your friend is, but consider width
when buying the bars. My wife and daughter are about 5'4", and they prefer
the Dove to the Albatross.
jim m
wc ca
On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 8:28 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Thanks, Thomas -- I can see that the stem is consi
On Sunday, August 26, 2012 5:33:49 PM UTC-4, blakcloud wrote:
>
> I would like to hope they are great brakes and easy to set up because you
> can't beat side pulls for easy set up. So those who own Paul's or have used
> them, do you like them?
>
I have the braze-on version of the Paul racers.
+1 for the comment that the people at Paul are super nice.
On Monday, August 27, 2012 8:22:27 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote:
>
> I have hi polish Racers (center post mount) on my Hilsen, and love the
> look AND the stopping power. Here:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7691777296/in/set-72
I've got post-mounted Paul Racers on my custom which is nearly two years
old. They're got great stopping power. I'd definitely buy them again.
But like the MAFAC Racers they're based on, I've found they can get a bit
squealy and need toeing in from time to time. Minor problem.
One thing I w
Glad to hear you got rid of the slippage, Mike.
On Monday, August 27, 2012 7:21:35 AM UTC-7, Mike wrote:
>
> Hey William, thanks so much for pointing out that a shorter bolt holding
> the shifter to the braze-on might take care of the slippage. I hadn't
> ridden my randonneuring bike since fini
While I have no intention of ever riding RAAM, I'm proud to say that I
RAAM-qualified on a racked and fendered Rivendell last year and I'm gong to
do it again next month at the Texas Time Trials.
http://www.tt24tt.com/
Of course covering 500 miles in 48 hours or less (that's the qualifer) is a
Or maybe they'll just think you're crazy, jinxed. :-)
I've been dropping Riv-ish tid bits on my bike-commuting bro-in-law for a
couple years. He's even ridden my AHH and a friend's loaner Riv-ish Schwinn
High Sierra. He seems responsive in conversation and had nothing but high
praise for Homer
I don't think that Mark's vs R-14 will make a difference as a saddlesack
support. If you ever want to put a large trunksack or a large basket in the
rear then you want the R-14.
Dan
Marin
On Aug 25, 2012, at 12:18 PM, Christopher Chen wrote:
> I figure it's time to increase my carrying capa
There's a slot cut in the leather bottom of the Large Saddlesack. That
slot is the right depth and width to fit the R-14 tombstone perfectly. The
tombstone on the Mark's rack is a lot narrower and a bit taller. It'll
work, but it's just not perfect.
The Mark's rack is fantastic, and if you
On Thursday, August 23, 2012 10:47:22 PM UTC-7, Jim Cloud wrote:
>
> Just picked this up from internet traffic:
>
>
> http://news.yahoo.com/lance-armstrong-stripped-tour-france-titles-internet-shock-233032763.html
>
>
> Jim Cloud
> Tucson, AZ
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I don't think you can polish a Nitto lugged quill stem to a mirror chrome
finish, can you? It is "dull-bright" nickel plated cro-mo steel.
David G in SF
On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 2:33 PM, blakcloud wrote:
> I am starting to think about buying my dream build which will be a A.
> Homer Hilsen. ten
Marty, I should be able to get you a hi res photo of the first Saluki
headbadge (can provide the pewter and bronze too if you need).
So, since Jim pointed out my Saluki above (thanks for the compliments
Jim), and since the question was asked...
The Saluki on the Saluki headbadge is my dear Saluki
For the frameset I made I had Jen Green make a sterling silver
headbadge to my design. Cost back then was $150. Not sure what she
charges now but she does GREAT work - I'd HIGHLY recommend her.
On Aug 24, 12:44 pm, Philip Williamson
wrote:
> Ouch. Let me know before you critique the writings of
>
> I have Paul Racers.
>
> I am not a bike mechanic, and I don't know how tricky side-pulls are, but
> for me, there are too many adjustment options on the Racers, and I have a
> tendency to just keep throwing things out of adjustment the more I mess
> with the brakes.
>
>
1. You can adju
I really like V-brakes on my Atlantis, with over 800 touring miles
this summer, after using Tektro 720 cantis for a few years. The
ultimate stopping power is comparable BUT the Vs requiring far less
force at the lever. On long downhills, the cantis leave my forearms
numb, especially with a load.
What about an R-15 as a third option? Those seem pretty great for the money.
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I have a set on my Road Std and like them. You can lean straight down and
clear the tops because of the flare. I have DT shifters on this bike. Don't
know if the flare will affect someone who uses bar ends.
On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 9:06 PM, Hoffsta wrote:
> I have a 42cm Nitto B135 that I picked
Having both Phil Woof and White Industries hubs, both with Velocity wheels,
I recommend the White Industries. They seem freer rolling to me. Both look
good.
On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 4:33 PM, blakcloud wrote:
> I am starting to think about buying my dream build which will be a A.
> Homer Hilsen. t
+1 for the R-15.
I'd be somewhat concerned about squirreliness with the Mark's/SaddleSack-Large
combo if the SS-L is heavily loaded. It's worth a try, though, I've used the
SS-L with a Mark's&Platrack combo and it is of course super stable.
But most of the time I've used the SS-L with my R-15.
R-15 URL
http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=146_240&products_id=671
FYI,
Thomas Lynn Skean
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ShopSack is not designed to be used without a basket. Personally I can't see
how to make it work satisfactorily without one.
With the corresponding Wald basket:
The medium is not quite big enough for my normal shopping. For smaller hauls
it's perfect, though. The large, however, *could* push th
Sounds like a great set of choices. I've been very happy with White Ind
Hubs, which I have on both my Ram & our tandem, and with the White VBC
crank, which I have on the Ram. Our tandem has a DaVinci Crank, which is
actually made by White and offers a good crank/spider/ring set up at a
pri
Vs are very nice but I found the IRC wide profile cantis that Riv
installed on my former Sam Hill to be just as powerful with no more
lever pressure required, and they modulated noticeably better -- not
that the modulation issue is a huge issue for me; just that the IRCs
may well have been the nice
On Monday, August 27, 2012 10:44:02 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
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> Or maybe they'll just think you're crazy, jinxed. :-)
>
> I've been dropping Riv-ish tid bits on my bike-commuting bro-in-law for a
> couple years. He's even ridden my AHH and a friend's loaner Riv-ish Schwinn
> High
Not be banal but Rivendell bikes are lugged steel bikes. I dont think a CF
bike with 25c tires is really "Rivish" at all, I mean how far are we going
to strech a made up term anyway? Not hating on that kind of bike at all,
rode one I have up at the parents house over the weekend and while it was
re
Brewster: we demand photos. I want to see 17/18 lb bikes set up a la Riv.
Segwaying on to the weight issue: nobody is going to convince me that
a sub 20 lb bike with light wheels and light, supple tires can't do
things that a 35 lb bike with 47 mm Schwalbe Marathons won't. This
past weekend I enjo
PM sent - thanks John.
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On Mon, 2012-08-27 at 15:10 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Brewster: we demand photos. I want to see 17/18 lb bikes set up a la
> Riv.
I wonder, are these the bikes the Kool Kids on the VSalon and Paceline
Forums refer to as "FasterBackwards"??
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On Mon, 2012-08-27 at 17:00 -0400, Peter Morgano wrote:
> Not be banal but Rivendell bikes are lugged steel bikes. I dont think
> a CF bike with 25c tires is really "Rivish" at all, I mean how far are
> we going to strech a made up term anyway? Not hating on that kind of
> bike at all, rode one I h
To follow the hijack...today I rode my lugged steel Rivendell on the same
exact 20mi route I rode yesterday on my full carbon Cannondale cross bike.
I had equal fun. Who gives a fuck...like the book says "Just Ride".
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My next door neighbor is the same. He bought a new aluminum race bike. All
the tubes are ovalized. The frame has less flex than a rock. The tires are
22mm. It might fit 24s... but that would be a push. He's 200 pounds and
fixing pinch flats every week.
On Monday, August 27, 2012 12:44:02 PM U
"Fixing pinch flats every week" is the relevant detail here. If
someone has a race bike (carbon fiber, aluminum, whatever), loves it,
does exactly the rides they want on it, and feels perfectly
comfortable-- well then, more power to them! But it's sad when someone
buys a bike that doesn't work for
On Mon, 2012-08-27 at 15:20 -0700, Will wrote:
> My next door neighbor is the same. He bought a new aluminum race bike.
> All the tubes are ovalized. The frame has less flex than a rock. The
> tires are 22mm. It might fit 24s... but that would be a push. He's 200
> pounds and fixing pinch flats eve
Oh dear, they look so tempting! Any intel out there?
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/pe4.htm
Liesl
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If you Google them, you'll turn up several favorable reviews, of the pedals and
also of the company's customer service. I orderd a pair.
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No, don't know much but they look good and I've ordered set.
Bob
On Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 1:47 PM, Liesl wrote:
> Oh dear, they look so tempting! Any intel out there?
>
> http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/pe4.htm
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Not sure if they are the same VP pedal, but, if so - Jim Thill had a set on
one of his bikes last year. Test rode and really liked the pedals. They
are grippy and the thin profile is really nice on a lower bottom bracket
bike.
That said - not sure I'll order a pair. Have one set of pedals with
Wow! didn't intend to stir the "Riv=Heavy" pot. "Heavy" is/was my
bro-in-laws word... relative to his non-riv-ish set-up CF bikes. As in...
he praises the comfort, full-fenders, rack-ability, lugged beauty, and
smooth riding 40mm tires of my Hilsen then finishes up by saying something
like "but
Agree. My brother is at least 40 lb heavier than my 175 (at 4" taller)
and happily rides 23s (nominal) at well under 100 psi (because he is
casual about tire pressure) on LA streets -- heck, for that matter,
he's taken his RB-1 with 23s into the mountains near Santa Monica.
Note that he does not ch
.
On Tuesday, August 21, 2012 7:19:38 PM UTC-7, Cycletex wrote:
>
> Now.
>
> I command you.
>
> Sell me your 66cm Quickbeam.
>
> No, really.
>
> Clif
> ph# (five one two - 695-235two.)
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Do these new pedals need the extra steel washer, to avoid gouging the
cranks?
- Andrew, Berkeley
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2012 Novara Fusion. This is skirting Off Topic but since I may put
Albatrosses or Doves on it (think Boscos will be too swept back) and
since the bar is several inches higher than saddle, *and* 'cause it's
set up to be comfortable and useful ... perhaps it's still within the
margin.
Anyway, went,
NICE, Bill VERY nice... it just beckons to be ridden... I LOVE the
way the Saturae x28 rims look... just be wary they're single-walled, and
NOT the strongest (compared to today's rims)... Case in point (and granted
I did a totally boneheaded descent down a steep flight of stairs), I
potat
>
> I forgot to mention:
> They do brake silky smooth with Kool-Stop Salmon pads in wet and dry
> conditions. Very quiet and feel great when braking.
> BTW, all those adjustment options I mentioned earlier, can actually work
> for you to help you get them adjusted on the fly if you are a novice,
I've been running box pedals so these fit into my favorite zone. Probably be
sold out before I get to them.
Kelly
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> PS - that's "Kool-Stop Salmon *Thinline*" pads.
>
>
Tip: Just pop out the ball end of the straddle cable as a quick release.
Paul said it was fine to do that.
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On Monday, August 27, 2012 4:02:16 AM UTC-4, Evan wrote:
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> "Comfort. Function. Fun." Sounds like an unofficial Riv motto.
>
> They could put that in latin on the next new model's head badge.
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These look thin enough to affect your Gain Ratio! I'll have to measure my Grip
Kings to know for sure... but switching to these from GKs may turn your 170mm
cranks into 172.5mm cranks. It might even inspire you to lower your saddle a
smidge.
Yours,
Thomas Lynn Skean
who today noticed the differ
My thinking is that he's simply too heavy for the tires. I'm thinking
135-145 pounds are about what those tires can support.
There are no professional racers pushing 200 pounds.
Also, I think it is dangerous to ride 22mm tires on a carbon fork. You're
pushing the pressure limits and doing so o
Of course both pedal and shoe thickness variations may induce us fussy
folks to tweek saddle height, but the radius of the circle your foot
goes in stays the same. With longer cranks the circle is bigger so
knees come up higher (for same max extension) and feet go further
front to back. Not really
That's right of course; it's an offset, not a stretch.
Still... them pedals is thin!
Yours,
Thomas Lynn Skean
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