Iirc, I remember reading about these at various times in my cycling life. There
were previous incarnations to this latest (now discontinued) model, no? Anyway,
this would be like changing the gear shift sequence on a standard transmission
car. Any improvement would be more than negated for me by
Hi Jim,
I liked the Albatrosses a lot, but switched to 42cm Noodles a while ago.
The Albas are great bars, very comfortable and versatile.I just prefer
Noodles or M-bars for the kind of riding I am doing.
Matt
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 8:02:49 PM UTC-4, Jim wrote:
>
> Matt,
I haven't had much trouble switching to low-normal from regular sequence
derailleurs.I even have both types on different bikes and switch
between them frequently.After the first couple of shifts, I no longer
have to think about it. Bikes are otherwise set up differently though
so ma
JG -- Howdy, I am interested. Didn't see an email in your user set up, but
perhaps I'm missing something.
Rick.
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It's up on ebay now.
- Frank
On Wednesday, September 4, 2013 11:38:56 PM UTC-4, J G wrote:
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> I am the original owner of this beautiful, rare, Toyo built, Saluki 60cm,
> 650b with centerpull brakes. I am selling it as a complete bike which is
> how I purchased it from Riv, they assembled it wi
Great photos - thanks for posting them. drop-dead gorgeous bike, too. Who
made your tent? Guess your friend with the backpack didn't join?
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 8:59:09 PM UTC-5, Shoji Takahashi wrote:
>
> what an adventure and great pics. I guess it's true: weather's no problem
Thanks for the tip Michael. I just posted on the BOG but it has to go
thru the moderator for approval. Not sure how often they do that now. You
are right, it seemed fairly defunct.
I don't think i want to email anyone directly. I feel like I would be
hassling them. I will just post eve
It's great to hear your joy through another's eyes! Very nice.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Hey Ron.
I really like the orange accents on my Hunqapillar. Not sure I would like
the whole bike orange, but this color scheme fits the woods somehow.
Dappled sunlight and grey shadow under the pine.
The tent is Hilleberg's Akto. It's an amazing set-up. The fly is the
structure that you set u
Stans is liquid latex you add to your tubes (or to your wheels for tubeless
("Stan's kit").
http://www.notubes.com/Stans-Tubeless-Kits-C12.aspx
I run tubulars on my go-fast, and my flat kit consists of a 2-oz. bottle of
Stans and a 1/4-oz. Zap-a-Gap, though I also carry a spare tubular.
A Sta
thanks for the tent review.
On Thursday, September 12, 2013 8:00:13 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
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> Hey Ron.
>
> I really like the orange accents on my Hunqapillar. Not sure I would like
> the whole bike orange, but this color scheme fits the woods somehow.
> Dappled sunlight and grey shad
It's easy to talk about stuff that "just works"! Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, September 12, 2013 7:36:30 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote:
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> thanks for the tent review.
>
> On Thursday, September 12, 2013 8:00:13 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>
>> Hey Ron.
>>
>> I really like the orange
Matt, thus the "ymmv" disclaimer.
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Ok, all the discussion about Stan's has got me pondering.
I looked at their www site and couldn't find much about using the product in
tubes.
Is putting Stan's in tubes a recommended way to use the goop? I'm inclined to
try it
that way but wonder about practicality and implementation.
-Jim
I
Stan's was "invented" for tubeless conversions but it works in tubes --
I've used it in my 30 mm Parigi Roubaix (~60 psi) and the F Freds (~25
psi).
The sole downside of Stan's, as far as I can tell to date, is that it
slowly dries up into little, golf-ball sized latex octopuses and you have
to re
One more thing: I can't emphasize how liberating it is not to have to worry
about goatheads. Hitherto, the sole remedy for goatheads was some horrible
combination of Slime, 400 gram "thornproof" tubes, wooden belted tires, and
thick tire liners. I described my travails with the Parigi Roubaix when
Wow, that's beautiful country. Seems like a great time, solo in the woods
for 2 nights. Glad to know the Sackville bags work well in the rain. I'm
still contemplating the panniers but have yet to pull the trigger.
I'm curious, are there bears in that neck of the woods? What do you do with
your
Patrick,
I lived and rode in Albuquerque for ~10 years. It was riding there that got me
in the habit of carrying three spare tubes (at least) AND a patch kit.
Could you reprise how you get the goop into your tubes?
Thanks,
JimD
On Sep 12, 2013, at 7:01 AM, Patrick Moore wrote:
> One more thing:
I started on Stans because of riding a bike with tubulars since May and,
well, wanting to get home every time. I researched Tufo, Slime, et.al. and
read the opinions on other boards. here is an appropriate article -
http://www.slowtwitch.com/Products/Things_that_Roll/Tires/Tire_Sealants_2765.h
Garth, I don't like tight junk, anywhere. I have at least 5 pair of MUSA
shorts from over the years, all size XL but for one pair of L, and I never
wear that pair. I'm 6'0 / 165, and all of my chinos, jeans, and dress pants
are waist size 33. Sure, on me the XLs "bloom", but if they ever feel ba
I got my first information from local bike shops when I was planning on
using Ron's tubular wheels on the Ram. They were pretty consistent in
telling me that "Stan's has fixed the goathead problem" and that it worked
well for tubulars.
Racers used to use "the system": cut the bead off an old racin
Black bears, yes. We had one tear apart our garage door last week to get
trash in the bin inside (we forgot the trash guy comes a day later with a
holiday).
At least up the hill they are very shy of people. I see them on the edge of
the woods usually and they run the other way. I've come upon t
Works better too in my experience...
On Tue, Sep 10, 2013 at 12:25 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
> Yes and yes.
>
> On 9/9/13, Philip Williamson wrote:
> > Stan's is less mess and weight than Slime? (Insert TMs where
> appropriate).
> >
> > Philip
> > www.biketinker.com
> >
> > --
> > You received th
Two tools that I recently started using which make it easy to add Stan's
sealant to tires with removable valve cores that are already mounted on the
rims (you have add fresh sealant every few months):
Valve core tool:
http://www.parktool.com/product/valve-core-tool-vc-1
I used to use needle-nose p
David, this is further inspiration for me to put Albas on my Hilsen. Time
for such things is at a premium right now but I think an Albafied Hilsen
will be perfect for my current riding opportunities (2hr rambles).
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Thanks Thomas. I contacted the person in Toronto about a month ago but they
had absolutley no intrest in shipping the bike. I will get ahold of the
person with the 55 and have them contact you off list if you like.
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Looks pretty dirt-capable to me :-)
Bryan
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Hey Leafslayer, Go with the Albas!!! -Mike
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On Sep 12, 2013, at 9:18 AM, Mike wrote:
> David, this is further inspiration for me to put Albas on my Hilsen. Time for
> such things is at a premium right now but I think an Albafied Hilsen will be
> perfect for my current ri
Tufo valve core tool - take two, they're small
http://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/tufo-valve-tool?utm_campaign=products&utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&adl=1&gclid=CIuXreacxrkCFY3m7AodkAYAVg
On Thursday, September 12, 2013 10:44:05 AM UTC-5, David G wrote:
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>
> Two tools that I recently s
David: you've probably been using Stan's longer than I have. How long does
the stuff last in the bulk, economy bottle before it dries up and becomes
useless? I've refrained from buying more than I can use at once after
opening for fear of losing the remainder to evaporation.
On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 a
Patrick, it will stay liquid for years in the bottle.
- David
On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 9:56 AM, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> David: you've probably been using Stan's longer than I have. How long does
> the stuff last in the bulk, economy bottle before it dries up and becomes
> useless? I've refrain
Randomneuring. Tom that is so *perfect* for how I ride. I'm going to steal
it, if that's OK with you.
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 7:35:28 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote:
>
> I'll take the numbers in the article with a grain of salt. Knowing that
> you work through pain and fatigue to do somet
I have a Cyclo-Benelux Tourist derailer on my '54 Claud Butler,
it works pretty good. The shifter has a friction damper wheel
so you can adjust on the the fly. The horizontal spring derailers
were all low normal. Simplex TdF, Cyclo-Benlux Mk7, Tourist etc.
http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/cycl
I would like to buy a brown or black B72 if anyone has one for sale.
Thanks, Andrew
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+1 on the XTR, particularly the M951 (with built-in rollamajiggy, if you
can pick one up for a reasonable price on eBay)... Been using them for
years, LOVE EM!!!
BB
On Thursday, September 12, 2013 9:44:08 AM UTC-4, bobish wrote:
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> Matt, thus the "ymmv" disclaimer.
>
> • Perry
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Thanks a lot, John. If the Compasses are not that much better than regular
Paselas (I agree about the Tourguards) then no reason to pursue this. I
know my Kojaks roll at least as well as the regular Paselas while being a
lot more flat proof -- thanks, ironically, to a belt (at least, I think
they h
I'm taking methotrexate and plaquenil right now. I seem to be responding
well to treatment, so there's some good news! And while the healthcare
system is great here, biologics aren't currently covered by provincial
health care and are still quite expensive. There's hope that with some
lobbying
Also note the long head-tube, which means that only a minimal stack of
spacers is needed to achieve a high-ish handlebar height. The steerer tube
is pretty long at 320 mm, but the bars "look" low by normal standers. In
reality, the bar is about an inch over saddle height, with saddle height at
I've had this frame for a few years, and had it built in several
configurations, mostly as some kind of touring bike or fat tire rambling
bike. The original red paint didn't hold up, so I had it powdercoated "nut
green" just over a year ago. The powdercoat is in mostly great shape with a
little
I should point out that this is a partly lugged, partly fillet-brazed
frame. The seat-tube cluster and fork crown are lugged. Everything else is
fillet-btazed.
On Thursday, September 12, 2013 2:27:51 PM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha
Cyclery wrote:
>
> I've had this frame for a few years, and had
I know of a 55 for sale in Seattle if anyone's interested.
Ryan
On Thursday, September 12, 2013 9:08:35 AM UTC-7, blakcloud wrote:
>
> Mike I had posted here on this board of a 57 on the Toronto CL that was
> $1200 complete and it was on there for three months. It is off now but I
> don't know
How many rear cogs? Were they spaced wider than the later, bike boom
standard 14-28 5 speeder?
On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 8:49 AM, Scott G. wrote:
> I have a Cyclo-Benelux Tourist derailer on my '54 Claud Butler,
> it works pretty good. The shifter has a friction damper wheel
> so you can adjust o
Mike I had posted here on this board of a 57 on the Toronto CL that was
$1200 complete and it was on there for three months. It is off now but I
don't know if he pulled it or it finally sold. If it comes back I will let
you know as I check daily on CL and Kijiji.
I may be interested in the 55
i always ride in the drops it gives me the most control on and off road. i
had the ld stem made specifically for the purpose of bein g in the drops
99% of the time . riding on the hoods or top of the bar puts me in a
position that is too upright for CX. i can only hope to find a bar with
enoug
I have one that I am listing on Madison WI Craigslist today, singlespeed
converted but mostly original, Paul Jones
On Monday, January 28, 2013 5:39:10 PM UTC-6, Alex wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
>
> I crashed and damaged my beloved 1985 Trek 600 sized 22.5" (http://
> vintage-trek.com/images/trek/85Tre
Cecily,
Incorrect information and typos aside, it's a great story about you and
cycling. That is one beautiful bike and you look very happy to be riding
around on it.
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 1:24:22 PM UTC-6, Cecily Walker wrote:
>
> A friend wrote a profile of me and my Betty Foy for
I measure approx 37 mm wide on Mavic 317 rims which measure just over 22 mm
(on the outside). I am not sure what dimension you are looking for on
"height"; let me know and I will get that for you.
I did have Kojak 2.0s on a very different bike that I no longer have so I
can't really give a fair
Bears are pretty shy initially, but if you happen to camp where the
bear has previously gotten food from some irresponsible previous
camper, that bear is likely to stick around and try to get your food
if it can. And I think if a bear has previously stolen food from
people, it starts to think peopl
male bears will always run away - mama bears will never run away
On Thursday, September 12, 2013 10:13:09 AM UTC-5, Mike wrote:
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> Good to know. I do most of my camping in the Mt Hood NF and while there
> are bears around I never really take any precautions other than not having
> food in my te
I'll take my chances with goatheads, thank you.
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I don't know if these guys started it, but the giraffe finished it.
http://blog.africageographic.com/africa-geographic-blog/videos/
giraffe-attacks-cyclist/
On Monday, September 9, 2013 1:41:15 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote:
>
> S
Ha! Another great reason for steel bikes and footwear you can walk in.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, September 12, 2013 4:20:30 PM UTC-6, DianeB wrote:
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> I'll take my chances with goatheads, thank you.
>
> [image: photo.php.jpg]
>
> I don't know if these guys started it, but the giraffe fi
I am tickled you find the term appropriate. Unlimited license to use it as
your own granted.
On Thursday, September 12, 2013 11:04:12 AM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote:
>
> Randomneuring. Tom that is so *perfect* for how I ride. I'm going to steal
> it, if that's OK with you.
>
> On Wednesday, Sep
Ha! Thanks Diane. I don't think a steel bike would fair much better under
the same circumstances. Glad I don't ride around Giraffe's as I don't want
to irritate them or perhaps if the MTBers had draped their bikes and
selves with branches and leaves they would have avoided the trampling and
Please post the following in the For Sale Section, please. I have sent a
copy to the iBOB group for posting as well.
Thank you.
FOR SALE: 1993 Bridgestone Jupiter Country. One of 5 in US. Brought in for
1993-4 Interbike Trade Shows. All original; assembled. See Bridgestone
Catalog from 19
Jim,
What a beauty! If it was my size...I look forward to seeing it on a post
"New Bike Day". I'm sure it'll sell.
~Hugh
On Thursday, September 12, 2013 12:27:51 PM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha
Cyclery wrote:
>
> I've had this frame for a few years, and had it built in several
> configurations
Thanks -- now I can save money!
On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 11:01 AM, David Yu Greenblatt <
david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Patrick, it will stay liquid for years in the bottle.
>
> - David
>
>
> On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 9:56 AM, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>>
>> David: you've probably been using
I remember Benelux! I had something like the Standard on my second bike
build, circa 1971 or 2, a Varsity (stripped and painted) with a new
drivetrain consisting of an AW with two oppositely-dished cogs tack welded
on the driver and the Benelux, found much to my surprise in a Nairobi shop
-- most c
I am having the most difficult time finding an adapter to use a braze on
mount FD on a bike that does not have the braze on.
Does anyone have an elegant / not cheap / not problem solvers brand / FD
clamp that is 28.6 clamp size?
Thanks
Jason
SF,CA
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That's some beautiful country you've captured in those photos. Thanks for
sharing them with us.
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 5:58:09 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
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> The hope was that getting away from the hustle and bustle of our wee town
> (700 year round residents) with a lot of constr
Patrick,
>
>
With the front tire at 45 PSI and no load compressing it I measure around
25.4" diameter. I measured floor to hub center and multiplied by 2.
John Clifford
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Always fun to hear/read of another's bike/Riv story.
I've had first hand knowledge of a couple newspaper and magazine articles
over the years and they've all had factual errors. Makes you wonder what
other errors are slipping in there on more important matters.
--Smitty
On Wednesday, Septemb
do you not like the shimano one? that is my favorite one, looks-wise
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That is a sweet bike! Love the stripped down version in Green and I can
see the Atlantis influence. I think my favorite Riv is Grant's old 90's
Atlantis that he takes on S240's. Something about a tall frame with 26"
wheels and fat tires..
On Thursday, September 12, 2013 2:27:51 PM UTC-
William,
That looks just right. Thanks!
Jason
On Sep 12, 2013, at 6:01 PM, William wrote:
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First, I buy the small, 2-oz bottles -- expensive at $3.99/ea. I use 1 oz
in road tires, 2 oz in mtb tires. I don't want leftover drying up on me,
and the small bottles make measuring and inserting easy.
For valves with removable cores, simply cut the bottle's tip, remove the
valve core, invert no
Roadblock: the Shimano adapter is not made in 28.6.
I am not interested in an adapter that uses a second adapter (a 31.8 to
28.6 shim).
I was able to find one from IRD that might be workable.
Jason
On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 6:01 PM, William wrote:
> do you not like the shimano one? that is my
It shouldn't slow me down too much :-)
I have the Albas, but need a Technomic non-dlx stem, and some
shifters. Will try to find some XT 7 speed thumb shifters, or maybe
some Paul's Thumbies and covert my bar ends (anyone, anyone, Buehler,
Buehler...).
You know, I had all this stuff at one tim
Jim, I run Stan's tubeless, and love it. I also put some in a couple
tubes to see how it worked, and so far no flats. I've read it doesn't
do so well in _tubes_ as the friction between the tube and tire will
rip off the latex scab that forms. YMMV, I have no data points on
that. I have also read th
Mine. 53. Lots of nice new parts, so not cheap. I'll have pics in the ad
this weekend.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/4057702274.html
On Thursday, September 12, 2013 12:01:44 PM UTC-7, rcnute wrote:
> I know of a 55 for sale in Seattle if anyone's interested.
>
> Ryan
>
> On Thursday, S
Yes that IRD one looks just as nice. Sorry for the recommendation for a
non-existent Shimano part.
On Thursday, September 12, 2013 7:55:06 PM UTC-7, JL wrote:
>
> Roadblock: the Shimano adapter is not made in 28.6.
>
> I am not interested in an adapter that uses a second adapter (a 31.8 to
>
Saturday is looking spectacular at 73 and sunny... a welcome relief from
the commuting weather this week!
Tony
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Good to know. I do most of my camping in the Mt Hood NF and while there are
bears around I never really take any precautions other than not having food
in my tent. I think they're pretty shy and I've never seen any notices at
any of the campsites. I did see a bear last year. It ran across the ro
William,
You have been a big help! :) these adapters used to be a dime a dozen 10 years
ago. Now they are like hen's teeth. I think the nature of bike parts
manufacture complicates things too because small parts like these are made in
batches.
Cheers
Jason
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