There is always only one answer to "I bent it and it broke": "Don't do
that."
On Sunday, April 21, 2013 9:19:35 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
> A wise man once said "I can take a crap in a box and mark it guaranteed,
> but at then end of the day all you have is a guaranteed piece of crap"
>
>
> On
Any ETA on this wonderful things? Really looking forward to grabbing a pair or
two!
-J
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I used this bike to commute but now that I have retired, and also bought a
Saluki have decided to sell it and my '84Trek 620. The Ebisu is an
excellent commuting / touring bike. A very comfortable ride with great low
speed stability. Very favorably reviewed in BQ, Summer of 06.
The bike is
To Jims point, is it shimmy or vibration coming from the dynohub? The
latter does happen to me sometimes but only at certain speeds, someone way
smarter could tell why due to harmonics and magnetic polarity. I would
think going back to tje original front wheel would be a good place to
start.
On Apr
On Mon, 2013-04-22 at 08:32 -0400, Peter Morgano wrote:
> To Jims point, is it shimmy or vibration coming from the dynohub?
Vibration from a dynohub doesn't feel like shimmy. It's a very high
frequency, low amplitude buzz. It doesn't make the bike shake or turn
the bars from side to side, and it
Thank you, Tom. That helps me make my choice: I need to save up and do this
right for my canti-cable, with a front rack.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, April 22, 2013 4:08:59 AM UTC-6, Tom Harrop wrote:
>
> My pleasure. One for the stem/bar attachment and one so you can see how it
> fits amon
Rivendell is out of these at the moment. If you have one wanting a new
home, please write me off list with cost including shipping to 80819.
Here's a link to the specific rack
http://www.rivbike.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=R2
(The Buy/sell tag shows an invalid when I select it.)
Thanks!
W
I'd suggest giving Mark at Riv. a call and see where things are.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, April 22, 2013 4:58:06 AM UTC-6, justin...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Any ETA on this wonderful things? Really looking forward to grabbing a
> pair or two!
>
> -J
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I just posted pictures of the Betty Foy and some new pictures of the
original Rivendell Mixte that are for sale.
Located Here on Flickr:
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As noted above, the Betty is $900 and the original mixte is $2000.
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No, I don't think it's coming from the hub. I second what Steve said.
On Sunday, April 21, 2013 7:46:47 PM UTC-7, john wrote:
>
> Hello All.
>
> I thought I'd get some ideas on a recent shimmy development. Here is the
> scenario:
>
> Rider specs:
> John
> Height: 5'11"
> Weight: 150
@Cyclofiend:
Thanks for the advice and comments.
To answer your questions:
1. I got shimmy so infrequently with the original set up that it isn't
really worth mentioning (In my opinion). This occured while I sat upright
going down a long hill at considerable speed. But as I said, it seldom
occu
My own experience with shimmy has fortunately been limited and occured
mostly with the '95 custom Road. After years of riding it without any sign
of shimmy, moderate shimmy started happening at about 18-20 mph. I have no
idea what caused it and, after a few weeks, it went away. No major build
chang
On Mon, 2013-04-22 at 07:32 -0700, john wrote:
>
> 1. I got shimmy so infrequently with the original set up that it isn't
> really worth mentioning (In my opinion). This occured while I sat
> upright going down a long hill at considerable speed. But as I said,
> it seldom occured, and a slight pin
Getting the right bag is a fun (and often expensive!) game. It's like
purchasing multiple purses, one too big, one too small, fashionable,
practical, waterproof, lightweight, not too expensive, but not cheap or
poorly made.
It really boils down to how you will used it and there is no way to
u
Steve:
I don't currently load the front. I never have, in fact.
On Monday, April 22, 2013 7:58:13 AM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
> On Mon, 2013-04-22 at 07:32 -0700, john wrote:
> >
> > 1. I got shimmy so infrequently with the original set up that it isn't
> > really worth mentioning (In my
Michael, that's a great deal. My size no less. Fortunately I'm good with
bikes.
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John:
Try swapping the JB front tire for the Pasela. Could be a minor defect in
the tire.
You've already spent considerable time & money, but my Atlantis had a
shimmy that I never really isolated. The roller bearing headset that
Rivendell sells seems to have cured the problem. This of cou
Similarly. Stumbled upon this at the Trek site a while back. Seems they
have a new fit system.
H2 Fit
"H2 features a slightly higher head tube to put less strain on your back
and neck. It's the right way to get most riders, including many of our Pro
Team riders, in the right place. With no need fo
If none of the bag offerings from Rivendell are fitting the bill, you might
want to consider custom/made-to-order bags from these two talented artisans.
I'd like to personally attest to the quality of Ely's bags. I do not own
one, but have seen several on bicycles in the SF Bay Area.
http://r
I have been very pleased with the quality of my Black Rose bag. You can
also dialogue with them on adaptations.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackrosebags/4808781015/in/set-72157624740788759/
On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 11:13 AM, Cyclofiend Jim
wrote:
> If none of the bag offerings from Rivendell a
Boy, I shoulda come up. Just checked the Metrolink schedule and there is
a train from Oceanside that arrives at 1015 am at Union Station.
I'll have to put it on my calender for the next one in June. The route
passes right by an old neighborhood I lived in as a kid.
~mike
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Thank you all! I've decided to go with a front mini-rack, Wald basket, and
possibly the large bag Riv. offers. Down the road, if I want, I'll have the
rack for a rando bag if I want.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, April 20, 2013 4:24:03 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> I'm currently usin
No experience riding or walking barefoot here, but just for an alternative
selection, the first pedal that came to mind when you mentioned riding
barefoot were the Avenir Comfort Pedals, which come stock on a number of
the bikes which we sell at the shop where I work:
http://www.rei.com/produc
Anecdotal datapoints. My 56cm single TT Hillborne had a pretty consistent
shimmy for me when I had a Saddlesack Large on the bike on a Nitto R-14
rack. If I removed that large saddlebag, the shimmy was gone, or at least
changed sufficiently that I could not force it to happen.
On my 56cm doub
I worked at a Trek dealer in 2005 before I started HC. Back then they had
the Pilot series of comfort-road bikes. These were a more upright geometry
with clearance for 700x28 (gasp). The trick to selling them was to
de-emphasize the "comfort" part of the category. In many cyclists' minds,
"comf
I taught bike safety and care to about 30 young girls + parents camped out
on Saturday before leading them on a merit badge requirement bike ride.
After the talk, one mother came over with her relatively new bike asking
what she would have to buy to make it stop causing instant agony to her
seat ar
I have found tires to be high on the list when it comes to shimmy ... air
pressure, remounting, checking true and dish.
Doesn't matter if it's a computer or a bicycle... troubleshooting 101's first
question is "what changed"In your case tires, wheel, and bars. Check the
tensi
Hello All-
Rivendell Spring Camp is rapidly approaching this upcoming Saturday. It's
looking like we will have perfect weather.
There are 3 remaining spaces available. Join us!
The plan is to meet here at Rivendell by 3:30 for a 4pm departure. We will
be back at Rivendell between 11am and no
Rack purchased. Thank you to all who responded!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, April 22, 2013 8:12:44 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Rivendell is out of these at the moment. If you have one wanting a new
> home, please write me off list with cost including shipping to 80819.
> Here's a l
I wish I could join Riv friends on the Spring Campout. Unfortunately I'll
be out of town. Have a great time, guys! Looks like you'll have warm,
gorgeous weather, and the presence of Rene's beauty of a bike.
On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 10:39 AM, keven@rivendell wrote:
> Hello All-
> Rivendell Spring
Hi John, If it's only happening when going no hands... the problem might be
not ENOUGH weight (you) on the front of the bike. Your body is the engine,
but it's also part of the steering and suspension. It's like taking the
shock absorbers off your '64 Impala lowrider and bouncing around at
iner
Hey Rivsters,
Thought I'd make a post specifcally so us SoCal Rivsters can extol the
attributes of our fair Metropolis.
Here's mine
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/sets/72157633297966609/
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Ok, so I'm usually fiddling with things...
After converting my Ram to 650b, I had my 36h 700c Dyad/XT wheelset sitting
there.
My Bombadil is a 650b bike, with loads of clearance (previously ran 2.3
Neomotos under fenders).
I am using Paul Motolite v-brakes on this bike, which are extremely
> "+1," as they say, on the excellence of the Ebisu.
Twins separated at birth...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/8525565763/in/set-72157632906410829
Max
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Very cool! I've been thinking of trying that with my 56 Bomba and the Paul
brakes. Did you measure BB height? I'm just curious for comparison's sake.
And let us know when you try a 23mm road slick on it.
happy trails
jim m
wc ca
On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 11:15 AM, Leslie wrote:
> Ok, so I'm usua
On Monday, April 22, 2013 12:52:51 PM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote:
>
> I wish I could join Riv friends on the Spring Campout. Unfortunately I'll
> be out of town. Have a great time, guys! Looks like you'll have warm,
> gorgeous weather, and the presence of Rene's beauty of a bike.
>
Me too! Wis
Everyone needs a canti-Rom. Must have sold by now though.
On Sunday, April 21, 2013 10:01:44 PM UTC-6, Joe K wrote:
>
> Sounds lovely, and pretty much my size. I remember test-riding a Romulus
> at Rivendell World HQ when they were in their lineup. I really felt good
> on that bike.
>
> Don't
You might try making sure your headset is adjusted properly.
On Monday, April 22, 2013 8:46:59 AM UTC-7, dougP wrote:
>
> John:
>
> Try swapping the JB front tire for the Pasela. Could be a minor defect in
> the tire.
>
> You've already spent considerable time & money, but my Atlantis had a
>
Make no mistake. H2 is still "race" geometry. If you play your cards
right, you can get the bars level with the saddle. Most folks are going to
be stuck with (minimum) 2-3 cm of drop.
On Monday, April 22, 2013 11:55:49 AM UTC-4, ccanter wrote:
>
> Similarly. Stumbled upon this at the Trek sit
That's a nice looking workshop!
On Monday, April 22, 2013 5:16:18 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>
> I used this bike to commute but now that I have retired, and also bought a
> Saluki have decided to sell it and my '84Trek 620. The Ebisu is an
> excellent commuting / touring bike. A very co
Nice work, as usual. Do the brakes feel any different?
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I sure hope the snow is done by June. I hope you can make it. Country
bikes, by any definition, are welcome.
http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2013/04/summer-is-coming-maybe-country-bike.html
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With still less than 1000 miles on the bike, it is proving it's worth:
http://www.eprider.blogspot.com/2013/04/blue-mountain-300k-river-lessons.html
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I love this:
"The Delaware River, inky black under the early night sky, flows on our
right. It speaks in a thousand whispered voices. It sings the forgotten
songs that play at the shore of remembrance. It echoes the vibrato of
unstoppable, ancient power. It reverberates with the timeless sound
Also, thanks for the great write-up. I enjoy your blog. What tires were
you using om the AHH?
Ian A
Edmonton AB Canada
On Monday, April 22, 2013 2:03:51 PM UTC-6, Iron Rider wrote:
>
> With still less than 1000 miles on the bike, it is proving it's worth:
> http://www.eprider.blogspot.com
"... The look is nothing but pro" tells you all you need to know about Trek's
philosophy of bike fit. From a company that made great steel bikes to a
company that sells expensive, profitable tech to poseurs...
On Apr 22, 2013, at 11:21 AM, Christopher Wiggins wrote:
> Make no mistake. H2
I love Burlington... Awesome bike vibe, awesome beer, awesome place.
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Wanted to add something to this topic.
When I ride with people who are not as infatuated as I with all things
bicycles but want to start cycling I often have a discussion about the
attributes of my bike especially when I tell them it's made for mixed
terrain it always distills to how much! The
Congratulations on retirement! I thought that meant you got to start
playing with the bikes you have (and accumulate more!).
Cheers,
David
On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 5:16 AM, Michael Hechmer wrote:
> I used this bike to commute but now that I have retired, and also bought a
> Saluki have decided
They are quite the event! Worth it if the travel is easy.
Cheers,
David
On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 9:36 AM, Mike Schiller wrote:
> Boy, I shoulda come up. Just checked the Metrolink schedule and there is
> a train from Oceanside that arrives at 1015 am at Union Station.
> I'll have to put it on m
These are excellent events. If you throw a party and 150,000 guests show
up, I think by definition it's a good party!
I hope the next administration is as supportive of bicycle riding as
Villaraigosa is. Getting more people on bikes is one of the best ways to
make LA (or any city) more liveable!
Thanks Ian. I am using 650 B Grand Bois Lierres. They are 38mm. So far, I
am very happy with them. The whole bike is described here:
http://eprider.blogspot.com/2013/01/ahh-sum-of-parts.html
On Monday, April 22, 2013 5:14:02 PM UTC-4, IanA wrote:
>
> Also, thanks for the great write-up. I enjoy
Sounds like a great idea. I hope to make a trip like that one day myself.
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I live in the Philadelphia area. How could I get in on the next event?
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Well, here's an interesting situation!
I decided to take on the wheel issue first. I rode a very shallow hill at
perhaps 10 mph, no handed, sitting up. The shimmy was pronounced. Enough so
that I turned around, went back up the gentle grade, and tried again. Once
again, as the bike picked up a
Really liked the Blog report on your ride. Very eloquent prose.
Best,
Hugh
Sunland, CA
On Monday, April 22, 2013 4:41:27 PM UTC-7, Iron Rider wrote:
>
> Thanks Ian. I am using 650 B Grand Bois Lierres. They are 38mm. So far, I
> am very happy with them. The whole bike is described here:
> htt
Great ride; great read. Thanks for sharing. -Tom/ Miami
On Monday, April 22, 2013 7:59:14 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote:
>
> Really liked the Blog report on your ride. Very eloquent prose.
>
> Best,
>
> Hugh
> Sunland, CA
>
> On Monday, April 22, 2013 4:41:27 PM UTC-7, Iron Rider wrote:
>>
>> Thanks
Looks like my kind of ride. Interesting I rode 4 days ago and it was in
the upper 70's then I see all of you with cool weather gear and it just
doesn't compute :-) I keep thinking your ride was in December?? Then
realize most of the country is still getting inclement weather.
Great shots of R
And the corollary to that will be "It doesn't work".
On Monday, April 22, 2013 12:34:19 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> There is always only one answer to "I bent it and it broke": "Don't do
> that."
>
> On Sunday, April 21, 2013 9:19:35 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
>
>> A wise man once said "I can
Great blog, looks like an awesome ride. I used to fish those parts for
years, beautiful country.
On Apr 22, 2013 9:24 PM, "hsmitham" wrote:
> Looks like my kind of ride. Interesting I rode 4 days ago and it was in
> the upper 70's then I see all of you with cool weather gear and it just
> doesn'
Answering both questions below: how to get in on "next event"? The invitation was posted to this list so one just says yes and waits for details. Next east event is not yet planned, though. "Cool weather gear" - our Delaware Water Gap ride was April 13-14, less than 10 days ago. This being mid-
Shimmy is a seemingly mysterious thing, except it isn't really. With shimmy
the bike is acting as a vibrating spring, anchored at the wheel contact patches
with the ground and the rider's contact points. The headset allows the front
end mass (bars, stem, fork, wheel, fender, bar bag, rack, lig
Wow when I decide to create this post I had no idea! I want to thank all
who have contributed and thank you for sharing all of your experiences with
the Tubus, Nitto, Axiom and other racks. Still haven't had a chance to
mount my new racks, but will soon enough. What I have learned so far is
don
I'm still smiling. I had a little bounce in my pedal stroke riding to and
from work today, although it was a bit sad to return to the world of cars
after seeing what the world of bikes looks like.
Bryan
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Hugh:
Well put. Especially for people who are new to cycling, the concept of a
multi-thousand dollar bike is mind boggling. I doubt there are more than a
handful of Rivendell owners who haven't cycled for years and owned numerous
bikes before taking the plunge. Our little corner of the unive
Haven't measured the change in the BB height; will do so and report back.
FWIW, the front tire is labeled as a 700c-32 but measures 33, the rear is
labeled 700c-35 but measures 34. The diameter difference of the wheel size
change is 19mm, so we could get all mathy and calculate it (the Tour R
John:
That sounds like an ever so slight imbalance in the tire and / or wheel,
that when mounted in just-the-wrong orientation, may be the cause.
Mounting the tire with the label at the valve (common practice to locate
punctures) gives you a starting point. Shimmy? Rotate the tire 90 or 180
Doug,
Thanks. My sweet little 95' miata cost me $5000.00 with 59K miles, my
Homer cost $4600.00.
Hugh
On Monday, April 22, 2013 7:38:17 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote:
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> Hugh:
>
> Well put. Especially for people who are new to cycling, the concept of a
> multi-thousand dollar bike is mind boggling.
On Monday, April 22, 2013 7:42:59 PM UTC-7, Leslie wrote:
>
>
> I have to admit, I'm now starting to wonder, just how big of a tire would
> fit I think Rock-n-Roads would easily enough (might have to remove the
> fenders though). But beyond that I'm now wondering if any 29er tires
> woul
Jim,
Thanks for the share. I too love the distortion on the spokes. And Mr.
Warren all points you made I concur with. I do like a lugged bicycle with a
matching head tube it does create subtle beauty, that said I have a similar
affection for a cream head tube.
Hugh
Sunland, CA
On Sunday, Apri
Hey Keven -- Does the camping site have water or do we need bring our own?
Thanks,
Reid
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My advice...*ride with your hands on the bars.* This brings me to a odd
story.I once rode a local trail (no helmet) and a rider approaching me
shook his finger at me while asking where my helmet was..the weird
thing, he was riding with a helmet but no hands on the bars! I thought tha
Hey, what can you tell me about that saddlebag? Capacity, material, brand,
availability.
Thanks,
Dave in Kansas
On Thursday, April 18, 2013 8:35:36 AM UTC-5, William R. wrote:
> Here you go. Hopefully this works. In the wilds of the Maryland Shore,
>> Westchester Co., New York and NYC. Curr
Hello all!
I have another bicycle for sale, due to having two bikes with the same role
and little time to ride. Built by John Starck, JB Painted, circa 1999.
Approximately 1,800 miles total. Brand of tubes used identified in a photo
attachment below. No crash and dent. Chipped paint here and
A fix that frequently works to get rid of shimmy is to use a Stronglight
needle roller bearing headset, as the bearing friction is greater than that
of an annular ball-bearing setup. Unfortunately they're no longer in
production, but if you hunt around they're still available. Look for an A9
or
Bryan,
Well stated. I felt similarly. While riding the Ballona Creek trail I
envisioned all these creeks and rivers somehow interconnected to create
bikeways without automobiles, wouldn't that be something.
Hugh
On Monday, April 22, 2013 7:21:05 PM UTC-7, Bryan wrote:
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> I'm still smiling. I
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