Great colors, Eric! Looks like a fun ride. I can't imagine anything that
flat! Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, October 8, 2013 6:44:55 PM UTC-6, EricP wrote:
>
> Okay, this is not as epic as Tony's ride, but since I've had a bit of
> extra time off, decided to head a bit north of the Tw
I have found that the thicker the padding, the more moisture gets absorbed,
and the worse the effect on long rides. I cut out the liners of all my
shorts and now wear them with Andiamo skins. I also use Boudreax's Butt
Paste on longer rides with pretty good results as both a lube and for
mois
That looks like a wonderful ride, Eric. Thanks for posting. There's nothing
like getting out for a long ride on a single speed bike.
I really miss the upper Midwest, especially this time of year!
Bryan
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I'm going to start playing around a little bit with centerpull brakes on at
least one of my caliper brake equipped bikes. I bought a pair of the
snazzy Gran Compe 610s and the tiny optional front rack from Velo Orange.
They will be replacing Tektro R539 on my "budget Roadeo".
Riv Content:
I've used center pulls, single pivots, and dual pivots, not to mention
cantis and vs, and haven't found centerpulls any better, or much worse,
than any of the others. No magic, IME. In fact, I found the old Dura Aces
(probably re-inscribed Tourneys) better than the Mafac Racers, but neither
as powe
While I agree this rack is a TA copy, let me be clear. I bought it from
VO, but it's not a VO rack. It is the Dia Compe Gran Compe ENE front rack.
When you Patrick were playing around with your front rack in 2011, a few
listers here posted their pictures of this Grand Compe ENE rack broken at
Dylan: Are the hub and rim silver?
Little rim wear?
14/15 g butted spokes?
Can I see a closeup photo of the rim (showing a 3/4 view including the
label) to see if it matches the pair of Open Pros on the Ram? If it does, I
may be interested.
About the MA40 wheelset: if hub and rims are silver, a
If you choose St Louis you would be welcome to use our guest room. Plenty of
riding as we are centrally located.
I can be reached at 314-799-4743
Kelly
On Tuesday, October 8, 2013 4:47:35 PM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote:
> (crosspost to iBob)My gf and I are going on a trip next weekend (10/16-19).
I finally have a bike that will take 50mm tires (1995 Trek 820). I bought
this bike as a test vehicle for 26" wheels, which I've never ridden before,
but am interested in on a high dollar bike. My first inclination is to go
with 50mm Big Apples but Schwalbe makes several other tires in the 50m
What are your thoughts on this sudden "discovery" of the pleasures of
off-pavement riding by the gravel specific bike manufacturers. It seems to
me that they feel they have invented a whole new form of bicycle activity.
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My ideas: to quote: "Zzz".
Wha?! Oh, sorry, you woke me up.
More particuarly: I think it's great that the Market is offering another
piece of pie beside the roadie and gnarly and comfort slices, but it's not
new at all.
On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 11:33 AM, ayjaydee wrote:
> Wh
Wai... Wha? I could ride my bike off pavement? Gah! I wish I'd known sooner.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 11:33:50 AM UTC-6, ayjaydee wrote:
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> What are your thoughts on this sudden "discovery" of the pleasures of
> off-pavement riding by the gravel specific bike manufact
I think the addition of "gravel grinder" or "cyclocross" into the big bike
stores will be a welcomed addition to any rider's fleet, but the problem I
have with really most of the bigger manufacturers is that they always sell
through racing. Cyclocross is a race, gravel grinder is being sold as a
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 11:48:45 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> I've used center pulls, single pivots, and dual pivots, not to mention
> cantis and vs, and haven't found centerpulls any better, or much worse,
> than any of the others.
>
I'll echo Patrick's response. I've used centerp
"I just don't get it or the allure of racing pushing bikes and using racing
as a selling point."
Seriously. Pushing racing bikes on everybody made as much sense as pushing
Formula 1 race cars on everybody, regardless of how they drive, and track
racing cleats for everybody, regardless of how
I honestly think linear pulls or cantilever are the best brakes out
there...
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 3:23:31 PM UTC-5, Jim M. wrote:
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>
> On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 11:48:45 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>> I've used center pulls, single pivots, and dual pivots, not to mention
Thanks for the replies. I think I'm with all of you: "I've used all kinds
and they all work fine. None are dramatically better or worse". At least
for everything but centerpulls. I've never done a nice centerpull setup.
I understand being forced into using cheapie centerpulls for various
Take a look at the history of recreational skis, 25 years ago every
advanced skier skied on a ski that "racing" written on it somewhere.
Now nobody takes racing skis off of the race course unless they are carving
trenches on the groomers.
The technology still trickles down to the "all mountain
The bike biz is always looking for new angles to sell "gravel race
bikes" the latest . Variety is always good !
All that I have seen are disc brake only though. I'd likely have a frame
made that can disc or canti or calipers , or at least the latter 2.
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I think this is just the big companies trying to catch up with the little
guys who've been doing this already... Like Riv or Salsa/Surly/Soma.
I'm hoping it will bring out more suitable tires and rims.
And, of course this was what mountain biking was all about in the 80's.
Rigid steel bikes
Linear pulls are certainly powerful and easy to set up, at least, as long
as they are not the cheap ones, which are horrible to set up since the
cheap springs mean that they never stay put; I've seen at least on pair, on
a WalMart "bike", that literally could not be adjusted properly -- the
springs
I wish marketers would push the "country bike" esthetic in addition to
the cyclocross/gravel grinder esthetic. I end up riding my bike on a
lot of the same trails and fire roads that my husband hikes on. And
while people run on those trails, there is also a hiking equipment
market for people who j
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 2:55:29 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote:
> What I was curiously looking for was something more specific. For
> example, I've seen many A Homer Hilsens using Silver Sidepulls, and I've
> seen many A Homer Hilsens using Paul Racer centerpulls. I'd love to hear
> someb
On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 4:23 PM, Anne Paulson wrote:
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> But people often question my bike. Don't they realize I'm out
> there to enjoy myself?
I think the smiles on many of our faces pre-empt those questions much of
the time. Honestly, when I ride my Hilsen, I'm beaming all the god-damn
time. I
I have the thin gripsters on my Hunq, I don't see how those would be
attached. I also don't see any need for them. My foot is so well anchored
on the gripster pedals that I can't move them without lifting them off the
pedal. I guess," to each his own", as the saying goes.
Marc
On Tuesday, O
i tried 3 of my ti B17's and the rails dont fit, too narrow. is this typical of
the S-83?
mike goldman
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thanks everyone for the kind words..wife saw the Ortho doc today...looks like
surgery is not going to have to happen after all..but she won't be getting on a
bike again until next spring.going to put the 47's back on the hIlsen
tomorrow...Be safe out there
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Mine works fine with my b17s, but they are specials and select models, not
ti.
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 6:47:44 PM UTC-5, mike goldman wrote:
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> i tried 3 of my ti B17's and the rails dont fit, too narrow. is this
> typical of the S-83?
>
> mike goldman
> warwick,r.i.
>
My GF has an S-83 sporting a B17s on her bike. Seems to fit fine.
KJ
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 8:07:20 PM UTC-4, RJM wrote:
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> Mine works fine with my b17s, but they are specials and select models, not
> ti.
> On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 6:47:44 PM UTC-5, mike goldman wrote:
>>
>> i t
I actually see it as a nice trend to help create a market for more wide
tires. And, yes, it's connected to racing, but like Mike said, this is
more about informal racing that was part of the earlier years of mountain
biking. Not sure that it's that different that the bikepacking movement
with fra
On Big Apple vs. Supreme. On the old version of the Big Apple, there was
a Liteskin version. That seems to have been better riding than the
Supreme. My wife has a set on her bike and she has voiced a preference
over either the Supreme or the regular Big Apple.
As to the Big Apple itself, the c
I love the idea of this segment being promoted. I wish there wasn't an
emphasis on racing, but it seems the big bike mfgrs can't sell a bike
unless it has that racing aesthetic built into it.
The upcoming Raleigh Tamland looks like a great bike. I don't get the
sense that they're pushing the racin
Seems like someone should make some kind of I don't know "All Rounder" type
bike you could ride on pavement, gravel, fire roads. They should make it so
you can get the bars high for comfort, it should be able to take bigger
tires and be made of lugged steel for looks and ride comfort, oh wait...
UPDATED again and sold items removed. Thanks for all the purchases.
All prices *INCLUDE* shipping USPS (w/in US). Contact offlist for add'l
photos, to buy, etc.
Ultegra triple 6503 front der with 31.8 clamp $30
TIRES
700c Pasela COMPE (TourGuard) 700x32, kevlar, gumwall, excellent condition.
Over the years, the SoCal chapter of the Rivendell Bicycle
Appreciation Society has put on a lot of great rides!
I've loved EVERY one I've been on, and met a lot of greatpeople.
They've actually lead to some pretty good friendships IRL, which is
the best part of them. The other thing I love is see
Hi Mike -
I have a Berthoud Galibier ti saddle. I was also confused when the rails
seemed to be too narrow to fit on my Nitto S83. I contacted Boulder
Bicycle who sold me the saddle and was told that I needed to gently
persuade the rails into the grooves of the seat post.
I think that could b
I know what you mean! A Fargo!
Patrick "it's actually quite Rivendellianesqueisticish" Moore
On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 6:55 PM, Peter Morgano wrote:
> Seems like someone should make some kind of I don't know "All Rounder"
> type bike you could ride on pavement, gravel, fire roads. They should make
Haha, Touche!
On Oct 9, 2013 9:25 PM, "Patrick Moore" wrote:
>
> I know what you mean! A Fargo!
>
> Patrick "it's actually quite Rivendellianesqueisticish" Moore
>
> On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 6:55 PM, Peter Morgano wrote:
>
>> Seems like someone should make some kind of I don't know "All Rounder"
>>
The latest BOM has a bar that Riv doesn't sell, calling it Jenny's bar. What is
it? Looks kind of cool. No rise, round, smooth.
Not cheatin' my alba, just looking,
Edwin
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The problem isn't so much the S-83 as the B17's--they are commonly a little
bit narrow and are drawn apart as you tighten the clamp. No biggie.
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 4:47:44 PM UTC-7, mike goldman wrote:
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> i tried 3 of my ti B17's and the rails dont fit, too narrow. is this
> typica
This sounds amazing! Just might have to take some time off for this
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 6:14:19 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
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> Over the years, the SoCal chapter of the Rivendell Bicycle
> Appreciation Society has put on a lot of great rides!
>
> I've loved EVERY one I've
Nitto B617AA Promenade. Nitto makes a few bars called "Promenade," all
generally narrow-ish (compared with albas and boscos) sweptback city bars,
some with varying amounts of rise. B617AA refers specifically to this
no-rise all-sweep version.
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 6:38:52 PM UTC-7,
The Bosco could most accurately be described as a wide version of a Promenade
bar with a ton of sweep back. I have a pair with rise and sweep (and beautiful
bends at the front) that are my preferred city bike bars. In fact, my project
for this weekend is putting them on my SimpleOne.
-J
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Love the versatility of a Riv frame with the newer tires on the market.
-J
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*THAT* was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for that. I'm about to
make a similar maneuver and I'm really interested to see what my results
are. Thank you thank you.
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 4:25:24 PM UTC-7, jinxed wrote:
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> On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 2:55:29 PM UTC-6, Bill
Interestingly I had the exact opposite experience. Paul Racers stop me much
better than Silvers.
-J
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That first 100 miles is always a kicker. Now comes the slippery slope of
going further...
Lovely ride report and great pictures.
On Tuesday, October 8, 2013 10:57:42 AM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
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> Not on my Atlantis but I'd argue that my 650B Trek is heavily Riv'd in
> setup.
>
> I t
I hope you can! Can't think of a better reason to take a day off and
travel some!!!
This is the inaugural of what I hope will become an annual event.
Might get bigger/more organized and with more amenities added, but
this one is as advertised: An opportunity for a bunch of like-minded
folks to get
i listed my slightly too large for me Rambouillet on the Seattle Craigslist
today.
It has nice parts including SKF BB and Wipperman stainless chain, you get
the idea
the drivetrain and most of the parts are brand new top of the line Riv type
build
there is a photo with the craigslist ad
I will
+1. I replaced a set of Paul Racers for a set of Silver sidepulls. Glad I
did.
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 7:25:24 PM UTC-4, jinxed wrote:
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> On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 2:55:29 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>> What I was curiously looking for was something more specific. For
>> example
I need to build some wheels and the Minoura portable stand I have is about
shot. Anybody have one that the are willing to part with?
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Just plain excellent. Marking my calendar. Thank you, David, for
proposing this. Hope we see some of the usual suspects.
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 6:14:19 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
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> Over the years, the SoCal chapter of the Rivendell Bicycle
> Appreciation Society has put on
Howard - great to hear you were out on the W&OD as well, I would have loved
seeing you out on the RAM in particular!
Thanks very much Erl and Eric.
Doc - thanks for the advice, I'm going to have to look into Andiamo skins.
I'm still not wild about having to use 'butt paste', but I guess I'll h
those are the bolted on version, the brazed on Paul Racers are the best rim
brake I've ever used for both modulation and stopping power. There is some
tire size max,about 42 mm, to get the tire to fit past the pads. They are
a bit clunky in the looks dept., especially the anodized version. I'v
I hope to see you there!
You won't even need your mobile ice-chest if things go according to plan!
On 10/9/13, Tom Virgil wrote:
> Just plain excellent. Marking my calendar. Thank you, David, for
> proposing this. Hope we see some of the usual suspects.
>
> On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 6:14:
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 8:02:41 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I hope to see you there!
>
> You won't even need your mobile ice-chest if things go according to plan!
>
The beer and ice run allowed me to ride San Mateo unfettered (except on
the way back with the beer and ice).
Funny thing happened today: got a call from a good friend who was visited a
LBS here in Sac when a tweaker came by and said he had a bike for sale;
turned out to be a Riv Romulus, my friend offered him $50 for it, the
gentleman said the pedals were worth more than that, my friend countered
with
Curious to try a pair; may just go with albastaches.
... have a set of drop bars to trade, if there's interest.
Thanks,
Chris
Tucson, AZ
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Have used both Racers and Tektro R559 brakes.
Paul's:
were hard to get centered for me. So many points of adjustment possible on
them. Hard to get cables attached. I was new to center pulls though. Got easier
each time I messed with them. They were great with salmon pads.
R559's:
install and
You buddy is awesome!!!
So SAC is the new stolen Rivendell capital!
On 10/9/13, Rick Houston wrote:
> Funny thing happened today: got a call from a good friend who was visited a
>
> LBS here in Sac when a tweaker came by and said he had a bike for sale;
> turned out to be a Riv Romulus, my frien
>
> Have used both Racers and Tektro R559 brakes.
>
> Paul's:
> were hard to get centered for me. So many points of adjustment possible
> on them. Hard to get cables attached. I was new to center pulls though. Got
> easier each time I messed with them. They were great with salmon pads.
>
> R559
Both bikes currently have sprung saddles: the tourer has a B67 Pre-aged and
the Rando has a Champion Flyer. Interestingly, when I used the SA, it is
paired with an inexpensive shock absorber post where I can pre-set the
firmness and travel. It makes for a nice ride.
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