Here is a photo of my bike dressed up to do a planned 6 day long trip to
Laos in a couple of weeks.
Nitto mini front with a small wald, nitto big rear rack that will carry
some ortlieb classic rollers (to be loaned to me). There are 4 bottle cages
total - 2 mounted on the bars with Minoura
Hi Luke,
By any chance is the AHH still available? I'm in Burbank
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hack saws work fine - I cut 5 inches from a Thompson seat post and it's
everything I need now.
On Thursday, December 20, 2012 7:14:45 PM UTC-6, ted wrote:
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> Does having a lot of post down in the seat tube make it more prone to
> sticking?
> I went to adjust a post on a recent acquisition ye
On Thu, 2012-12-20 at 19:03 -0800, Allan in Portland wrote:
> Mine is a thin-wall, low-trail Saluki. (Would Grant do a low-trail
> custom? I think he would.)
I doubt it. However, Mitch Pryor will -- it's called the Randonneur
Project -- and Boulder will.
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Sounds like a great life and great riding! When are you thinking of doing GDMBR?
And that climb up Doi Suthep is super fun! I did it last year on a rented rigid
mountain bike. Would have preferred my Hilsen, but the best bike is the one
you're riding.
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Thanks everyone! I've had a number of people interested, so I'm glad the
Quickbeam will go to a good home.
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Nice quick PS work!
On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 1:43 AM, Olivier Chetelat wrote:
> Photoshopped photo here for I type too slow:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/8292632965/in/photostream/lightbox/
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> Olivier
> SF
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> On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 7:03 PM, Allan in Portland
> wrote:
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>> I had
That bike turned out very nicely, Patrick -- recipient must be most happy.
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Dave, very nice build and good liking bike. The Bleriot is a great bike. I
was always bummed that they weren't available in my size (63cm).
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I'm going to follow Jim Thill's lead and apologize for posting a non-Riv bike
(but one that's set up very Riv-ish). This is also part of my ongoing
make-space/thin-the-bike-herd. And it's an amazing deal! I'm offering it to
folks here first.
Salsa Vaya Ti (recently discontinued frame - no long
I'd be torn between, (1) essentially a Bombadil, or (2) a 120mm spaced
26" or 650B AHH with a single TT, Roadeo tubing, 1" threadless fork, a
high, high BB for fixed use, and paragon sliding dropouts.
Sliders:
http://cdn2.media.cyclingnews.futurecdn.net/2011/03/24/2/bronto_bon_dropout_600.jpg
Gr
er, "road-ish, Riv-ish bikes"
On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 10:55 AM, Colin Bortner wrote:
> I'd be torn between, (1) essentially a Bombadil, or (2) a 120mm spaced
> 26" or 650B AHH with a single TT, Roadeo tubing, 1" threadless fork, a
> high, high BB for fixed use, and paragon sliding dropouts.
>
> S
Really nice build Dave. What fenders are those? They look great! I tried to
blow the photo up to see what was going on paint wise but can't tell. Is
that clear coat? Whatever it is that bike looks really classy and
understated. Enjoy!
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I bought myself a gift certificate today to enter the raffle. Now, if I
don't win I am ordering a Roadeo frame and fork and using the gift
certificate for it. If I do win, I am going to be torn, because I really
need/want two different bikes. The first bike is a fast club ride bike,
which the R
Sounds great! We should plan a Marin ride also; maybe a Mt Tam climb?
Weather update: 52 degrees this morning, many clouds and heavy rain
forecast. Unsettled weather next week but looks like it may dry up for
New Year's.
jim m
wc ca
On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 11:48 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Giles Berthoud fenders, and a clear-coat on the protovelo frame. The bars
have since been wrapped and twined, mud liberally applied via a fun jaunt
through Tilden, and a shellac heading it's way in the near future. Loving
the bike.
On Friday, December 21, 2012 8:35:22 AM UTC-8, Will wrote:
>
I agree with Steve in doubting that Grant would build a thin tubed low
trail rando bike. That's just not the kind of bike Grant designs. Just
like if you went to Mitch Pryor and asked for a high-trail stiffer
all-rounder, it's not the bike he's comfortable building. Grant designs
Rivendells.
Sounds great. Would that MUP be the Contra Costa Canal Trail to Lime
Ridge open space? Or the Iron Horse down past RBW and cut over to
Shell Ridge? Or ...?
On Dec 20, 9:57 am, Jim Mather wrote:
> On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 9:11 AM, Esteban wrote:
> > How early is too early? 8am? Where to start?
>
Well, I'd suggest Iron Horse to Canal Trail, and then cut through
Heather Farms Park and the Rancho San Miguel neighborhood to North
Gate Rd. Not only does it avoid traffic, it also gives you a glimpse
at one of the first modernist, Usonian-inspired sub-divisions.
(architecture joke)
jim m
wc ca
FLW FTW!
On Friday, December 21, 2012 10:34:17 AM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote:
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> Well, I'd suggest Iron Horse to Canal Trail, and then cut through
> Heather Farms Park and the Rancho San Miguel neighborhood to North
> Gate Rd. Not only does it avoid traffic, it also gives you a glimpse
> at one of
The 58 Simple One was in my size. Thank goodness that temptation left
quickly. I still live on a 15% grade. I do not need a single speed. When
I go home for the holidays (tomorrow) I'd be sitting there dwelling on it:
"that simple one would be PERFECT for around here! It's all flats and
r
On Fri, 2012-12-21 at 10:27 -0800, William wrote:
>
> Side note, I wonder, Steve how do you feel about the fact that the
> M.A.P. Campeur option includes a diagatube. The horror! :-)
Not for a campeur, it's not. It's totally appropriate for a bike
intended to carry heavy camping loads.
And
On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 11:06 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
> And if double-top-tube Rivs were campeurs and similar, I'd be perfectly
> fine with that. What really bothers me is adding that kind of
> stiffening on already too stiff frames not meant to be heavy load
> carriers in the first place, e
Sounds fun. So going up N Gate, i.e. paved vs not.
On Dec 21, 10:34 am, Jim Mather wrote:
> Well, I'd suggest Iron Horse to Canal Trail, and then cut through
> Heather Farms Park and the Rancho San Miguel neighborhood to North
> Gate Rd. Not only does it avoid traffic, it also gives you a glimpse
Nice fender-lines!
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Ted,
If the seat tube has some distortion from brazing, then a long post can be
a problem. This is easy to fix. Shorten the post with a hacksaw and file
a small chamfer on the new end. Make sure to leave at least the same
length as the original end to min insertion line.
Regards,
Bill Lucas
On Thursday, December 20, 2012 8:08:41 AM UTC-5, Noah Deuce wrote:
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> Michael,
>
> I have a 700 Hilsen.
> As a side note, don't be afraid to follow Riv sizing conventions. I'm
> 5'8", 30" inseam, not oddly proportioned, and I ride a 61cm. And I'm riding
> clipless with my cleats shoved all th
Noah,
I live in an area where I will probably never get the opportunity to site on a
Hilsen to check for size and I'm confused by your post.
In their description of the Sam he says most five-eighters ride the 52.
I'm 5'8" with a 30-31 inseam.
You say you're 5'8" and ride a 61cm???
Thanks.
David
O
And what counts as a "heavy load carriers", a commuter with laptop
books and lunch, 20 lbs on a s240, or 50+ lbs on an extended trip in
the boonies? Lean riders or more typical middle aged men with several
10s of spare lbs? By all means buy and ride what you like, but
diversity in the marketplace i
On Fri, 2012-12-21 at 12:02 -0800, ted wrote:
> And what counts as a "heavy load carriers", a commuter with laptop
> books and lunch, 20 lbs on a s240, or 50+ lbs on an extended trip in
> the boonies? Lean riders or more typical middle aged men with several
> 10s of spare lbs?
When the load is he
I am 5' 9" with a 83.5 pbh and about a 31" inseam and I was sized to a 57
or 58 AHH at RBW. The 61 might be fine as a road bike but I would not want
to take it out on a trail ride.
Dan
Marin
On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 9:28 AM, David Hays <23writ...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Noah,
> I live in an area w
I have a 58 simple one in San Francisco, and its my favorite bike to ride
around town. It does a great job of going from the Pacific to the Bay, but
I stay away from the steeper slopes.
On Wednesday, December 19, 2012 5:36:10 PM UTC-8, danmc wrote:
>
> Plus a 51cm grey Betty Foy.
>
>
>
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So you approve of the 2tt on the M.A.P. the Bombadil and the Hunqapillar
and disapprove of it on the San Marcos and the Hillborne. I pretty much
agree with you.
On Friday, December 21, 2012 11:06:14 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
> On Fri, 2012-12-21 at 10:27 -0800, William wrote:
> >
>
Wonder what Grant would think if the raffle winner asked for say, a Hilsen,
but with all Riv cut stainless tubing and lugs? Riv did some clear coat
protovelos a few years back so the aesthetic is Riv worthy.
A nice contrasting brass headset and cream color panels with decals on the
down and
Having barely survived from SPS (Stuck Post Syndrome) on my steel Niner MTB
with a LONG aluminum Thomson seatpost, I make sure I keep the seat tube
clean and lots of grease.
Others may recommend different preventive measures, but whatever you do
DON'T leave it dry.
BB
On Thursday, December 20
I already have a lovely Saluki which covers more riding conditions than I
actually encounter, so I'd want my custom to have a narrower focus. The
HS/Mystery/Bosco Bike with 650b fits that bill nicely, and gets me the
diagatube I didn't think I needed until I saw it. I would then have to lose
my
>
> I had talked to the Riv peeps before about what size for my 82 pbh. They
> said 54, 55, or 56.
>
> So 55 it will be when the time comes because of 700c and my short reach.
> Don't wanna push it with a 56.
>
>
Just wundrin' if something roadish was coming down the pike but sounds like
>
> "Turtle wax leaves a hardshell finish...Turtle wax leaves a hardshell
> finish... TurtleWax!".
>
>
Anyone remember that jingle from the days of old?
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I'd go for a simple one meets roadeo type of bike with Paul racer brakes...
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Me, I'd have another one made like the two I already have, but for 700C
wheels and a derailleur.
Or perhaps a lugged Rivendell fat bike?
Have spent $300 recently, but unfortunately for things I can't source at
Rivendell.
On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 6:05 PM, Trevor saxton wrote:
> I'd go for a simp
650b AHHish for my wife. I got the last bike...
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Feel any different? Really less pressure downstairs?
Am thinking of the Imperial for my Rivendell.
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brooks says it helps prevent perineal pressure. I say it does! I like 'em.
Compared to a broken in b 17 to a non-broken in imperial. imperial is much
easier to jump on.
I say imperial
On Friday, December 21, 2012 6:07:09 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote:
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> Feel any different? Really less pressure down
Tandem. Rivendell spec'd. Two bikes for the price or one? Wonder if this
would have been okay?
On Friday, December 21, 2012 5:27:00 PM UTC-8, Rambouilleting Utahn wrote:
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> 650b AHHish for my wife. I got the last bike...
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I like riding the dirt up. weather permitting I say dirt.
On Friday, December 21, 2012 11:48:02 AM UTC-8, ted wrote:
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> Sounds fun. So going up N Gate, i.e. paved vs not.
>
> On Dec 21, 10:34 am, Jim Mather wrote:
> > Well, I'd suggest Iron Horse to Canal Trail, and then cut through
> > Heath
would like to try a low trail fork but not a light tube set, I am 257
pounds ..I like my two top tube Sam and would probably want a heavier
version of a Hilborne set up for Paul braze on brakes and internal wiring
for generator lighting.
On Thursday, December 20, 2012 7:03:57 PM UTC-8, Alla
Sorta like this
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/515613230/
eh?
Gota say I like the way you think.
On Dec 21, 6:27 pm, Manuel Acosta
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> Tandem. Rivendell spec'd. Two bikes for the price or one? Wonder if this
> would have been okay?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Friday, December 21, 2012 5:27:00 PM
Jim:
You're too far north for "fun in the sun". You need to be in Orange
or San Diego county :). Here in CA you can always tell where people
live based on whether or not their bikes have fenders (Esteban is the
outlier here; he just likes fenders).
dougP
On Dec 20, 12:50 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawat
On Friday, December 21, 2012 8:56:19 AM UTC-8, RJM wrote:
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> I bought myself a gift certificate today to enter the raffle.
>
That's a great idea! I might do the same thing. I'd kinda wanted to get in
the running for the raffle but couldn't quite decide on what I wanted get.
I'll probably go th
On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 6:28 PM, Manuel Acosta
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> I like riding the dirt up. weather permitting I say dirt.
>
I was thinking road up, dirt down, but I'm open. Also,there will
probably be enough locals to take at least a couple of different
routes.
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Up to RR18.
Fun, fun, fun! Fascinating articles and so much fun to learn about bikes
and components.
So far, only downside is that some of the pages are blurred in spots that
are annoying to try to read through. Seems like it is happening more as I
am getting further along the readers - like a
Hey - it rained 3 of the 5 days of my commute last week!
http://veloflaneur.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/southern-california-bicycle-fender-primer/
Esteban
On Friday, December 21, 2012 8:37:22 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote:
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> Jim:
>
> You're too far north for "fun in the sun". You need to be in Orange
>
> Thanks, Manny! Do the edges of the cutout rub at all? Or you cannot feel
> them and they don't bother you?
>
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he's not the only one in SoCal with fenders Doug.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/8275438033/in/photostream
~mike in Carlsbad ca.
On Friday, December 21, 2012 9:54:16 PM UTC-8, Esteban wrote:
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> Hey - it rained 3 of the 5 days of my commute last week!
>
>
> http://veloflaneur.wordpr
Did someone say fenders?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/8255470401/
On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 10:16 PM, Mike Schiller
wrote:
> he's not the only one in SoCal with fenders Doug.
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/8275438033/in/photostream
>
> ~mike in Carlsbad ca.
>
>
> On Fr
I'm undecided between 2013 or 2014. Have you done it before?
Still unsure if doing it on 45 mm tires will be too difficult. Many people
do, but the terrain looks like a stretch for 45 in many places. Do you come
out to Thailand / Chiang Mai regularly?
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