I've never used any disc brakes, so I cant comment on performance, but one
advantage of cable discs is that you can use any normal, standard-pull
brake lever - brifter, mtb, inverse, guidonnet, etc.. This is why the
'cross and road disc bikes now hitting the shows use mostly cable discs.
This w
Late to the party, but anyway! I learned how to build bikes by jumping in
headfirst and making all the mistakes possible before I was 18. And I was
ambitious: had a project for a while, circa age 17, 1972, to build a
recumbent out of a section of heavy irrigation tubing for the backbone (we
lived i
What comes to mind in reading this:
'Tools? We don't need no stinking tools!'
The India episode gets my vote for the Bike Hacking Extraordinaire medal.
-JimD
On Sep 5, 2012, at 8:09 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Late to the party, but anyway! I learned how to build bikes by jumping in
> headfirst an
That's not exactly true. Unless specifically noted, most cable-actuated
disk brakes are set up for long cable pull, the same as v-brakes and are
only compatible with long-pull levers. There are a few short-pull specific
calipers, such as a couple of models of the Avid "BB" range that
specific
Hmm, Hydraulic, Electric and Campy make me thinks it most likely cost more
than I paid for my whole Bombadil. I love fiddly things so it sounds up my
alley, personally. I dont really like V-brakes but wasnt the whole point
them that they took little effort to set up and had good power, outside of
s
Hi everyone
(Apologies for cross-posting; I sent this to i-Bob also.)
I have recently come across these bicycle themed prints from the artist
Yuziriha Satoshi.
http://www.yuzuriha.com/css/pages/gallery_folder/gallery2.html I wonder if
anyone reads Japanese and can tell me if they're avail
Thanks for the correction! Discs aren't really my forte... obviously!
On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 12:18:24 PM UTC-4, Jeremy Till wrote:
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> That's not exactly true. Unless specifically noted, most cable-actuated
> disk brakes are set up for long cable pull, the same as v-brakes and are
> on
50cm blue Rambouillet
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All smart-allec-ing aside, I have a mtb triple, black, 175mm arms that you
can have for the cost of shipping. Let me know.
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It seems moderately necessary to point out that there's nothing specific to
a frame that's made for hydraulic disc brakes that is different than on a
frame made for cable disc brakes. Therefore, IF Riv makes a bike for disc
brakes, which seems only a tiny bit likely IMO, there's no need for any
"Or" I bought a wedge thing from Sears that's perfect for that. It's
made out of hard plastic, looks like a door stop, is yellow and you
can find it in the tool department. I don't know what it's really
supposed to be for but it's perfect for spreading the stem clamp
apart so the bars will
I'm sure I'm among many others, but if anyone has a Quickbeam they're
looking to part with I'd be happy to give it a new loving home. I don't
have much of a preference as to model year, it just has to be around 58cm.
I might also consider the SimpleOne.
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A good friend is moving to Flagstaff, and was wondering if any of the bike
shops there were good with older bikes. She's acquired my wife's rived-out
Raleigh mixte, but there's some servicing it could use that I couldn't get
to before she left. Haven't seen anyone posting here from that part of A
On Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 8:38 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> As for for brake levers, you should be able to unbolt the clamp part, slide
> it on, then bolt the lever bodies back onto the clamp. I don't know if that
> works for brifters though.
All the tidbits I've read on installing brake levers have ei
I live in Accokeek Md. and ride a homer hilsen, mainly around southern Md.
Richard
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I ride the area around Rockville and Lake Needwood with my Bombadil or
Rambouillet mostly.Sometimes into DC on Beach Drive.
Bill in Rockville
On Saturday, September 1, 2012 9:50:05 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
> Leisl's post about seeing peeps in her area got me thinking.
>
> I have never se
Good luck. It is a great way to learn how everything works. I have two
bits of advise. Make sure your handle bar height is correct before you
tape the cables to the bar (if you are). Don't clip your wires too close
to the termination point or they might fray.
Matt
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There is a new simple one for sale on the RBW site, but its a 56. On the
web specials page.
On Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 4:40 PM, sancruz wrote:
> I'm sure I'm among many others, but if anyone has a Quickbeam they're
> looking to part with I'd be happy to give it a new loving home. I don't
> have muc
Seems to me for a budget bike that is almost certainly would be heavier
than the upmarket Rivs, discs will mean extra weight and expense with
little benefit for most riders.
Most people ride on pavement or hard pack trails and then usually when the
weather is fine. In those conditions, decent
I don't live in Flagstaff, although I've traveled there on numerous
occasion (not on bike related trips). Flagstaff is definitely a
mountain bike haven, but there's many bike shops in the area and I'm
quite certain your friend will have no difficulty locating one that
suits (here's a possiblity:
I am loving the everything-but-the-kitchen-sink shot. Looks pretty aero &
waterproof! ;)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/7929502642/in/set-72157631402453856
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Wow, those are nice. It looks like the artist in certainly in tune with
our style of bicycle culture. I will be interested in the answer to your
question. Steve
On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 12:26:58 PM UTC-4, Christian wrote:
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> Hi everyone
>
> (Apologies for cross-posting; I sent this
You'll get the clamps on, then once the lever-bolts have started threading
you can adjust the lever location by wiggling it around a bit. But before
you do that I think you should call the supplier of your bars and tell them
your problem. The fact that you're having the same issue with two sets
If you are going to just wrap and shellac them then there is really no
issue with scratches. I like the VO leather wrap, its like an expensive
steering wheel, and at 45 bucks a good deal. Takes a good night to do but I
like it.
On Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 6:43 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:
> You'll get the
On Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 6:38 PM, islaysteve wrote:
> Wow, those are nice. It looks like the artist in certainly in tune with our
> style of bicycle culture. I will be interested in the answer to your
> question. Steve
>
Google translate doesn't say anything about them being for sale.
I agree
Is there a phone number on the website you could call? Alot of Japanese
speak English, I think.
Michael
On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 12:26:58 PM UTC-4, Christian wrote:
> Hi everyone
>
> (Apologies for cross-posting; I sent this to i-Bob also.)
>
> I have recently come across these bicy
She's smiling in most of the pix so it must have been a successful
adventure. Looks like a fun place to camp. You may have exceeded
Riv's rack loading recommendations..."mostly pillows"...naw, no
worries.
dougP
On Sep 4, 12:34 pm, Manuel Acosta
wrote:
> They say happiness is best when shared.
On Tuesday, September 4, 2012 8:39:41 PM UTC-7, Tony Lockhart wrote:
>
> ... you can find a San Marcos in the low $700's. So, I'll cross my fingers
> that Riv puts out a frame around that price point.
Yes, I'm a Riv snob. I want a Riv name on the bike, so just come up with a
name and headbad
Good observation, Doug. Let's not encourage Manny.
The next time I see you, Mannyto the mat!
On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 7:05:27 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote:
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> You may have exceeded
> Riv's rack loading recommendations..."mostly pillows"...naw, no
> worries.
>
> dougP
>
> On Sep 4, 12:34
>
> Damn... Grant. You're not going to be happy when you see the bike in it's
>> current condition, might have to sneak into RivHQ with a wrestling singlet.
>
>
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I went on my first bike "tour" this past weekend. "Mini-tour" is probably
more accurate as it was only 3.5 days/ 3 nights. I did ride in 6 counties
though, which makes it sound like I went further than I did. The route
began and ended on the light rail to bypass riding through 20 miles of
su
>
> Sounds good. first "real" bike tour seemed like a success! Where and when
> is the next one and when am I invited?
>
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Looks like a groovy trip.while looking at your photos I was wondering
why I don't know any cool people locally who like doing this : ( I
love conversing with like minded folks, campfires, good food, maybe a
little live music, all that good stuff eludes me these days.
On Wednesday, Se
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