The reality is any technical reach similarities are completely overwhelmed
by real-world experience. I've never met/heard-of a rider switching from
drops to Moustache Bars who didn't need a shorter/taller stem to make the
reach work.
On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 10:28:22 PM UTC-7, gep7...@gmail
THAT is underpriced complete Ramby. If it fits you, buy it!
Joe "I love mine" Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Tuesday, April 2, 2013 10:27:23 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
> THAT is a nice bike!
>
> Cheers,
> David
>
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 10:10 AM, Norman Bone
> > wrote:
>
>> Not mine.
>
You lot have got me thinking. Uh oh! Grin. I have moved my thumb shifters
to the center of my Albatross and have a lot of delicious curve now
available. Haven't tried it out on a real ride yet, so I don't know if the
shifting reach will annoy me. Not exactly stem shifters, but stem area
shifter
If anyone's inclined to try a top tube-mounted position, Problem Solvers
has a clamp on shifter mount. Designed as 31.8mm clamp with shims for
28.6mm tubes, and mounts Shimano shifters. I don't see why it couldn't be
attached to the top tube (assuming diameter is appropriate).
http://problemsol
That's Great Deacon Patrick !!! Barefoot riding . that's pretty cool
.
And Hugh, Yes it can take awhile to dial in your saddle height and
fore/aft position, and of course some soreness my appear as your are
changing and using slightly different proportions of muscles. But all
Joe, your bike is beyond trick.
On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 7:35:07 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> I just returned from a shakedown ride with new stemmies on La Ramba.
> Mavic/Simplex retrofriction shifting a 7/8-speed-era front Dura-Ace double
> and rear Mavic on a 12-27 9-speed cassette. I
Steve, nice example.
I had the '69 version of The Rail
http://budgetbicyclectr.com/1967-sears-the-rail-muscle-bicycle.html
Wish I still had it, but my dad sold it when I got my Wards 10 speed
On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 9:01:53 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
> On Wed, 2013-04-03 at 18:57
Patrick,
You have two options:
- IRD Stem quill shifter mount sold by RBW:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sh15.htm, which is the most elegant
solution IMO. Currently on my Betty:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/orthie251/8550045363/in/set-72157625115263842
- Use the two thumbies you have, provided
Sorry, posted two photos of the same IRD mount. Here's a photo of the
thumbies:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/orthie251/6533403569/in/set-72157625115263842
And a better one of an older Atlantis configuration when I first did it:
Left shifter goes on the bottom, right shifter on the top since it's t
I found my own answer ... lol.. Ritchey Quick disconnects is what they are
!!! For brake and derailer cables.
>
>
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I have a rom and an AHH. If you go from one bike to the other you can feel
the difference. The rom does surge ahead at times.
-sv
On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 12:55 AM, Joe Bernard wrote:
> I've owned a Romulus and an AHH. They both felt about the same to me, with
> that nice springy feel. That sai
The Rams have heat treated downtubes and chainstays, giving a bit more
stiffness and power transmission than un treated tubes. I don't know about
AHH or Romulus. Not sure what their tube thicknesses were either. The
geometries vary between AHH and the other two by enough to affect the feel.
I thi
Ha! I just came back in from moving them to that exact spot, René. Thanks!
Now, for the mechanically inept, how easy is it to shorten the cables
(after riding with them too long to ensure I like the stem position)? Or am
I best off taking it to a shop?
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, April
Actual COMFORT for each person will also be determined by stem angle, length,
and handlebar height.
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Here is the buckle:
http://www.amazon.com/Amico-Handware-Spring-Loaded-Toggle/dp/B005SO32EE/ref=lp_511384_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1365087927&sr=1-3
I'll post again for the basket...stand by.
On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 4:54:44 PM UTC-7, clayton wrote:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/8618150
Reid,
What kind of tires do you ride on the Rom? Some say the type of tire can
make a world of difference.
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Working with Mark Stonich (Bikesmith) the other night on a Dimension/Andel 175
mm mountain double crank I bought for this project, I came away with some 153
mm cranks for the ladyfriend. We'll see how it goes. For a lot of cycling
enthusiasts, conditioned to the notion that 5 mm of crank length
Any basket that has the two plates would work. Such as this one:
http://cyclesolutions-shop.co.uk/p38509/Basil-Boston-City-XLarge-Front-Mesh-Basket-and-Adjustable-26-inch---700c-Support-Bracket.aspxOn
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 4:54:44 PM UTC-7, clayton wrote:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/fi
This basket would work
too. http://www.kunzhitrade.com/product/bicycle-net-basket-c52.html
On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 4:54:44 PM UTC-7, clayton wrote:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/8618150566/in/photostream
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It's not hard, but if you've never done it before, you may want to use the
bike shop. You'll need a cable/housing cutter and a couple of replacement
cables just in case. Measure twice, cut once, and if you somehow can't get
the bike to shift well (some minor derailers adjustments may be needed),
th
Get a quality cutter and go for it, don't try to use your standard wire
cutters, the park tool is worth the investment.
On Apr 4, 2013 11:55 AM, "René Sterental" wrote:
> It's not hard, but if you've never done it before, you may want to use the
> bike shop. You'll need a cable/housing cutter and
*This is the basket I used*
:
http://www.jbikes.net/square-metal-wire-beach-cruiser-bicycle-bike-basket-white-p-969.html?gclid=CJysl9OusbYCFeZxQgodgXIACw
(I used black)
Parts list:
1) Allen bolts and nylocks for the buckle and tongue. They need to have the
flattest heads possible. I used low d
I put a parts list on the "home made quick release basket video is up"
post, along with the links for the basket and buckle I used as requested.
Clayton.
On Friday, March 29, 2013 12:52:06 PM UTC-7, clayton wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
>
> A while back I asked the groups opinion of the public bikes ba
*I posted a parts list and links to the basket and buckle I used on the
"homemade quick release basket video is up" post, as requested.*
On Friday, March 29, 2013 12:52:06 PM UTC-7, clayton wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
>
> A while back I asked the groups opinion of the public bikes basket and
> it's qui
On Thursday, April 4, 2013 9:17:08 AM UTC-7, clayton wrote:
>
>
> On Friday, March 29, 2013 12:52:06 PM UTC-7, clayton wrote:
>>
>> Hi folks,
>>
>> A while back I asked the groups opinion of the public bikes basket and
>> it's quick release. The opinions I got back were negative and got me
Just an FYI to those that might be interested in reading Mark's review,
since we went back and forth on it a couple weeks back. There is probably
(hopefully) not much call for re-debating Mark Sisson's ideas here.
Anyway, here's the link to Mark's Daily Apple:
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/i
very clean - nice work
On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 6:54:44 PM UTC-5, clayton wrote:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/8618150566/in/photostream
>
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Hey Peeps,
I narrowly missed out on a used pair of JB Greens today, so I thought I
would throw out a WTB for a set of these tires.
New preferred. Lightly used considered too.
Thanks!
Kieran
Toronto, Canada
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Arghh! No 60cm frames? :(
On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 1:06:52 PM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
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> Those are great! Touch too small, or I'd jump on it.
>
> Cheers,
> David
>
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 11:26 AM, Peter M
> > wrote:
>
>> Hate double TTs? Riv has the Sam for you!
>> http://
I think you're going to like the Mustache. I have them on my commuter and
really enjoy them. Contrary to conventional advice, I use a pretty long
stem and run them lower than my saddle. I move my hands all over those
things and appreciate the variety of hand positions compared to the
Albatross
Also, if you run aero levers on the 'stache bars they provide another hand
position that extends beyond the front of the curve.
On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 1:48 AM, Hoffsta wrote:
> I think you're going to like the Mustache. I have them on my commuter and
> really enjoy them. Contrary to conventiona
After a reasonably low-mileage year in 2012, it's taken me about 2 1/2
months to get back to my bikes feeling "springy" this year...
Specifically to your questions: The Rambouillet and the Romulus are as
much the same bike as you are likely to find. (Minor variant of course
being the "Canti
All my bikes go fast downhill.
On Apr 4, 2013 1:34 PM, "Cyclofiend Jim" wrote:
> After a reasonably low-mileage year in 2012, it's taken me about 2 1/2
> months to get back to my bikes feeling "springy" this year...
>
> Specifically to your questions: The Rambouillet and the Romulus are as
> muc
I hate Sisson's website, especially the pictures of him. We were in college
together. He looks, uh, just a tad fitter than I do.
On the other hand, there's the ready availability of beer in my life
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please... not another round of this. can't we just ride?
~mike
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Agreed. Good tools are worthwhile, but you can do it without the Park
cutter. I just cut some (Jagwire) shifter housing with my regular
sidecutters, and it was very hard. Not impossible. I've never used the
"real" tool, but now I might get one.
You shouldn't need replacement cables, since you'
As requested...
On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 7:56:37 PM UTC-7, Boogarich wrote:
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> Very clever. How about a parts list?
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On Apr 4, 2013, at 1:09 PM, Mike Schiller wrote:
> please... not another round of this. can't we just ride?
Ditto.
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Yes ... 153 is not all that "radical" ! There are many triathletes that
are using cranks as short as your kids !!! No Joke and they wouldn't
be doing it if it didn't work for them !! You can get certain brands
stock quite short, in a 110mm BCD. Origin8 goes to 140mm and a few go dow
Get the Park cable cutters. I've had my first pair for years, and it's been
eminently useable many times over. Worth every penny.
On Thursday, April 4, 2013 11:35:41 AM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote:
> Agreed. Good tools are worthwhile, but you can do it without the Park
> cutter. I just cut s
Oh Wow! can't we all just agree that anyone can eat whatever he/she wants.
What works for me may not work for YOU...If someone is in need of a diet
change, they have the capacity to search that out and act
accordinglyLast time we discussed this, it blew into a crazy discussion
of who was ri
Thanks, Ron! It came to me as a mostly-complete bike from Jason Leach a
couple weeks ago. I added the cockpit, which is flipped Nitto "3-speed
bars" of indeterminate nomenclature (bought years ago, then stashed), Nitto
Tallux, early-'90s Ritchey-labeled Dia-Compe brake levers, Ergon grips, and
Huh. The only ones extending the conversation are those wishing to stop the
conversation. And now me. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, April 4, 2013 10:43:33 AM UTC-6, William wrote:
>
> Just an FYI to those that might be interested in reading Mark's review,
> since we went back and for
On the Spring Break looking to do some overnight camping maybe near San
Jose as I still need to coach during the day that Monday. Maybe Mission
Peak. Kinda weird days. Just throwing this out here to hopefully get
someone to tag along.
Let me know. If you would be interested.
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Just speculating here, but I wonder if it was because so many early
derailers were chain actuated, which made the cable angle less critical,
allowing for more varied cable routing. Then the next generation of
derailers required the cable to enter from the rear, which pretty much
limit
April fools?
On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 7:23:41 PM UTC-5, murphyjrfk wrote:
>
> Seems like a super deal.
> Too bad it's not my size or I would take 2!
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Bridgestone-RB-3-with-Dura-Ace-7800-group-/111045718829?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item19dad7332d
>
> I couldn't help bu
On Thu, 2013-04-04 at 09:43 -0700, William wrote:
> Just an FYI to those that might be interested in reading Mark's
> review, since we went back and forth on it a couple weeks back. There
> is probably (hopefully) not much call for re-debating Mark Sisson's
> ideas here.
None whatsoever, IMO.
Has anybody tried using the problem solvers mounts as a spacer on an
threadless steerer? Yup, you'll have to shim it but that's easy.is there
any reason it won't work?
Thanks
meade
Other recipients:
If anyone's inclined to try a top tube-mounted position, Problem Solvers has
a clamp
It certainly looks like it should work, since it appears to be planar. I
like the idea!
On Thursday, April 4, 2013 5:00:20 PM UTC-7, Meade Anderson wrote:
>
> *Has anybody tried using the problem solvers mounts as a spacer on an
> threadless steerer? Yup, you’ll have to shim it but that’s eas
No photos, but had a good, extended commute on the Hillborne today. Ended
up heading down to Hiawatha Cyclery after work to purchase a few items, two
of which, Nitto bar end plugs and King bottle cages ended up on the Sam
Hillborne.
Then while riding home, ended up drafting list member Doug Magne
I've wondered for a whole why no one has made a spacer with two shifter bosses
on either side...
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I know you are looking to trade, but I would be interested in buying the stem
if you decide to sell.
Thanks,
Isaac
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Hey everyone - I moved to the Boulder area a couple of years ago and there
are so many great trails here compared to where I lived in the Bay Area for
so long. I've taken my Atlantis out on them, but my wife has tired of my
suggesting new ways to retrofit it to make better use of the trails and
Thank you Clayton. You have inspired me to try this set-up on my bike.
All the best and happy riding.
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Regarding fat tires: I'm going to put 35s on the new Ram (bro brought
wheelset -- last item!) and I use fat ones on the Fargo and 1.35s on the
commuter Riv fixie, but I've been climbing a steep, 1 mile hill on various
bikes and I have to say that the 17.5 lb 75" gofast, with sub 200 gram 22
mm 650C
Patrick,
These aren't skinny but as someone who road 23c tires for years (Michelin
pro 3 and others) the Hetre's are amazingly fast. Just saying best of both
worlds fat & fast!
Hugh
Sunland, CA
On Thursday, April 4, 2013 7:27:59 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Regarding fat tires: I'm going
I'd try them if they came in a 559 size that fit my frames (I bet a true 37
would fit).
I have pretty decent 559X32 mm (32 actual, 34/1.35 labeled) Kojaks on one
of the Rivs and even so, not like the gofast.
Seriously, if a fat, cush tire would climb as fast as the skinnies, I'd
switch.
On Thu,
Thanks everyone for the replies. All that info helps a lot as I dither
about what to do next. Much appreciated!
On Thursday, April 4, 2013 8:15:11 AM UTC-7, Michael wrote:
>
> What kind of tires do you ride on the Rom? Some say the type of tire can
> make a world of difference.
>
>
I stil
Drew,
I don't need this bike and I don't think it would fit me but I just need
to say: HOLY CRAP IS THAT A GREAT COLOR!
just gorgeous
good luck with the sale.
-sv
On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 9:52 PM, drewjensen
wrote:
> Hey everyone - I moved to the Boulder area a couple of years ago and there
>
Thank you so much. As you can imagine, I agonized over the color decision
and made several trips to the HQ to try to get some help with it. I
almost went orange like my dad's old VW van from when I was a kid but I
think the blue turned out well.
On Thursday, April 4, 2013, Seth Vidal wrote:
> D
Yowzer that's a nice one.
Don't know your situation Drew, but I'd say hold on that that very unique
bike that was obviously built up with a lot of though and consideration
(and $$$). Fatbikes are pretty awesome, I'd like a Mukluk like nobody's
business, but your Atlantis is something special.
Chee
Was this shop wasn't in Danville by chance?
On Thursday, April 4, 2013 8:47:46 PM UTC-7, Reid wrote:
> Thanks everyone for the replies. All that info helps a lot as I dither
> about what to do next. Much appreciated!
>
> On Thursday, April 4, 2013 8:15:11 AM UTC-7, Michael wrote:
>
>>
>> What
Was this shop in Danville by chance?
On Thursday, April 4, 2013 8:47:46 PM UTC-7, Reid wrote:
> Thanks everyone for the replies. All that info helps a lot as I dither
> about what to do next. Much appreciated!
>
> On Thursday, April 4, 2013 8:15:11 AM UTC-7, Michael wrote:
>
>>
>> What kind of
I would like to, but I have been home with our twin 3 year olds instead of
earning actual money since we moved to Colorado so I have to sell to pay
for the mountain bike. Really, I hardly have time to ride much anyway and
the little I do I have been enjoying more on the gravel trails which is
jus
Manny, Im tentatively in. So we're talking about riding some on Monday,
camping out Monday night and riding some on Tuesday?-Mike
On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 2:30 PM, Manuel Acosta
wrote:
> On the Spring Break looking to do some overnight camping maybe near San
> Jose as I still need to coac
Understood. Life happens, right!
Cheers,
David
On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 9:33 PM, Andrew Jensen <
andrew.howard.jen...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I would like to, but I have been home with our twin 3 year olds instead of
> earning actual money since we moved to Colorado so I have to sell to pay
> for th
In Healdsburg, CA.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/3715895812.html
Not mine, or my cup of tea, but I know some of you folks might be interested.
Philip
www.biketinker.com
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Re: "What's the Biggest Advantage of Stem-mounted Shifters?" ... I would
say the versatility to change handlebars more easily and the ability pack
bikes for shipping with less cable to worry about when folding into the
box. Seems like it might be less stable in the rough, and maybe not much
be
I've been searching the archives for a specific topic which I have not
found. Excuse me if I missed it.
Due to the fact that an auto struck me while riding, ruining the original
the fork of my Sam Hillborne (with cantilever studs), I got a replacement
fork (Thanks Rivendell!) which didn't have
Ahhh.. gotcha. It's been interesting to see how many folks "size up" over
the years.
I'd say go test ride a Roadeo and see what you think.
- J
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