I heard somewhere a million years ago that you should be able to rest your
heel on the pedal with a straight leg. If you stretch it's too high, if
your knee is bent it's too low. Sounds ridiculous but it's never failed me.
On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 4:46:05 PM UTC-7 Matt wrote:
> Newb her
Hi Michael,
I have a 3 year old that rides a Woom 2 (and yes, the balance bike is
definitely a great way to learn. He was on his own after a few days of
trying. I used the advice from this video to help him learn:
few https://www.islabikes.co.uk/blogs/riding-advice/teach-your-child-to-ride).
Hello everyone,
I'm posting a ride report. It's my first and I hope this meets your
rigorous group standards for what a "ride" consists of. For me, a ride is a
ride - short or long, intense or easy, fast or party pace.
Most of my rides these days are with my family (wife and 3 year old son). I
matthew - thanks for that. promenade is less wide than those 'adult'
offerings so i'd stick to that
john - i just helped a friend get a bike for their kid. it was labeled as a
3-5 year old bike, the kids are 4 now and the bike has sooo much stretch
that he'd really benefit from bars coming back
I see Jared’s 60 Platy sold…are you the lucky new owner, Kiley?
😍Leah
On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 9:53:21 PM UTC-4 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:
> @ Kiley - a Rivendell Clem 59cm would fit you best only in size, but your
> all around needs as stated by Johnny.
>
> Kim Hetzel
> Yelm, WA.
>
> On Su
Hi Michael,
The Cleary Hedgehog looks like a great bike (and great company)! We can't
get it in Europe as far as I know, but it was one that I considered for
sure. I'm certainly no expert on the matter of kids bikes, but like any
good RBW owner's bunch dad I did plenty of online scouring before
That Hillborne seems very cheap for a complete bike.
On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 11:01:32 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote:
> SAM HILLBORNE
> 57cm
> 1200
> San Francisco, CA
>
> https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/d/portola-valley-rivendell-sam-hillborne/7657012769.html
>
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I use Joe's method as well.
On Monday, August 21, 2023 at 3:20:31 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
> I heard somewhere a million years ago that you should be able to rest your
> heel on the pedal with a straight leg. If you stretch it's too high, if
> your knee is bent it's too low. Sounds ridiculou
Well I've tried to post a photo like 6 times but oh well.
I put them on my karate monkey and theyre fantastic
On Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 9:53:59 AM UTC-4 Davey Two Shoes wrote:
> I think I'm going to try and trade a medium frame for a large. Cant keep
> staring at these in the closet!
>
>
Of the methods I've read about that is and older one (1960s?) and gives a
lower saddle than others; for me, a saddle quite a bit too low -- I did use
it myself long ago. Of course, all of these methods are simply starting
points.
To the OP: be sure to get your saddle fore-and-aft position in place
John: Welcome to the group and thanks for the vacation ride report.
Can you repost the photos? They did not show up and I expect it's because
the files are too big. But from your description they will be well worth
seeing.
Patrick Moore
On Mon, Aug 21, 2023 at 3:53 AM John Johnson
wrote:
> Hel
John, this sounds like my dream family vacation. Thanks for
sharing/inspiring! I second Patrick's sentiments and request for a photo
repost – I'd love to see them!
On Monday, August 21, 2023 at 9:31:01 AM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:
> John: Welcome to the group and thanks for the vacation ride r
On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 3:30:12 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
Are there any proper cycling shoes out there that accommodate serious
width?
Thanks for jumping to a new thread ... I probably should have done that,
myself.
Should we start with a definition of "proper cycling shoes" ?
Hey everyone!
I've got a couple thoughts for this thread -
1) How many of you all have read Grant's *Eat Bacon, Don't Jog*? Anyone
subscribe to his food ideas or any other "alternative" diets? Cyclists tend
to be pretty health-conscious and independent minded, just curious what
kinds of idea
Thanks for the notes, everyone.
Ted: By proper cycling shoes I mean something that takes a cleat and lets
you fit your big old EEE in there comfortably. I haven't tried any clipless
pedals but I've been curious. Part of my research has been seeking out an
appropriate shoe. Watching your foot s
It looks bigger than a 57 to me though.
On Monday, August 21, 2023 at 5:24:10 AM UTC-7 jrst...@gmail.com wrote:
> That Hillborne seems very cheap for a complete bike.
>
> On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 11:01:32 PM UTC-4 Matthew Williams wrote:
>
>> SAM HILLBORNE
>> 57cm
>> 1200
>> San Francisco,
I started with the Lakes, which are very good. But after some trial and
error (and a spat of ordering 7 different shoes shipped to home and
returning 6), I’ve settled on the Sidi’s. Not the classic leather look by
any stretch, but wider than the widest Lake’s by my feet and feel.
Pluses for La
What a beautiful trip!So fun to see the countryside in such lovely places.k.On Aug 21, 2023, at 7:18 AM, John Johnson wrote:Hmmm, okay, I warned you that I'm new at this! Let me try again... Do these show up?<20230811_203434.jpg><20230811_173157.jpg><20230811_153741.jpg><20230811_115007.jpg><2023
@John - YES ! ... your pictures have shown up here. Thank-you for sharing
your bicycle adventure with your family. Your CLEMS look great ! I own
one, as well in lime olive. Great bikes to ride.
Kim Hetzel
Yelm, WA.
On Monday, August 21, 2023 at 7:18:05 AM UTC-7 John Johnson wrote:
> Hmmm, o
Sold
On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 9:37:55 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:
> I was going to hang onto these but decided against hoarding. I am getting
> better at this. These are brand new. I mounted them in a faceplatter stem
> but that was it. No other hardware mounted. Removed and stored. $90 s
Just finished D2R2 160K with my A23 rims in NMSW. No issues. I will say
the stopping was less than great until I wore through the layer of
anodizing. But that was maybe 30 miles (and before the 160k). Kool Stop
salmon FTW.
On Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 8:55:46 PM UTC-4 Matti wrote:
> I s
Ted, maybe I should reconsider Sidis? I had a pair 15+ years ago that I
never gelled with. My feet have changed since, so I should be open
minded. The great part is that availability is about to become less of an
issue. QBP has picked up distribution: QBP takes over US distribution of
Sidi
I have 10.5 feet. Ducks follow me around as if I'm their leader.
Birkenstocks fit me well, but otherwise, I have to seek out wide-specific
shoes. I can also stand on one foot until I'm tired or bored, so super wide
feet do have their advantages!
I'm in the process of getting the last few h
Hey John,
This is a lovely report on what looks to be a fine, relaxing ride. Your
first photo captures a beautiful sky. I think your line 'the joy is
exploring' sums the ride up very well, and makes me think we should always
have kids along if that's what it takes.
Cheers, John
On Monday, Au
I'll be interested, both practically and academically,* in what others
consider the ideal diet and I would consider buying a list cookbooks if it
weren't too biased in the direction of "eat nothing but bacon all the time."
I'll start. I don't like to cook, tho' in the past and in the right
circums
Ultradynamico tires sold as well!
On Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 2:22:10 PM UTC-7 Brian Cunningham wrote:
> Gravelking 28s are SOLD!
>
> On Friday, August 18, 2023 at 1:42:24 PM UTC-7 Brian Cunningham wrote:
>
>> Happy Friday all,
>>
>> Unloading some impulsive, gratuitous, and accidental purc
Leah,
Mine is going to a sweet kid down in Los Angeles as his first Rivendell,
couldn't be more happy for him.
Kiley was offered first right of refusal on Ariel's bike, I will be listing
hers in the next day or so. I did however have a dream last night that you
purchased it as some sort of res
Ha! It’s not out of the question that I would do such a thing! I have a recurring nightmare that my bike gets stolen and then somehow by the end of the dream I find an extra frame in the garage and it’s ok. But I think Ariel had a 60, so too big!Kiley, I hope you find your dream Riv soon! Sent from
Thanks all for your comments. I think it's the press fit thing that holds
it together but I haven't gone beyond that. I'll take one apart and see.
I'm not mechanical so who would be able to put a screw in there for me? I
just need to know what to ask for. I can see the press fit thing comin
Thanks Andrew
There are indeed two ranges, and the "spread" between the two front
chainrings is pretty wide right now. For the Gear Inch folks, what I have
now is a 60 inch high and a 37 inch low in the 18T cog, and a 67 inch high
and 41 inch low in the 16T cog. When I think of "hills" gearin
I too think the 59 Clem perfectly describes what you're looking for -
except I assume that's what you call unwieldy, having had direct
experience. As Johnny says the revised, lugged Susie/gus might work, but
it's a long way off and we can only make educated guesses about what it'll
be. I th
A few items left over from a few builds and from the bin. Prices are net
to me and don't include shipping. Will ship with Pirateship.
1) Brooks B-17S - $80
--Bought from my LBS, Proofride applied, appears not to have been ridden.
Was never used by us.
2) Timbuk2 Tool Roll - $20
--Some marks f
The OP has repeated that they are not mechanical. The thing that isn't
clear to me is whether the OP wants to be mechanical. If you have a bunch
of broken shifters, and want to learn how mechanical people visualize a
mechanism working and how they use that knowledge to diagnose and remedy
fai
Lamp Holder and DA Skewers sold
On Monday, August 21, 2023 at 3:14:37 PM UTC-5 Michael Ullmer wrote:
> A few items left over from a few builds and from the bin. Prices are net
> to me and don't include shipping. Will ship with Pirateship.
>
> 1) Brooks B-17S - $80
> --Bought from my LBS, Proof
Sold.
On Saturday, 19 August 2023 at 13:35:14 UTC-7 Ashwath Akirekadu wrote:
> This is one of the 6 saddles I acquired while deciding what worked the
> best for me. I might have used it for a dozen or so short rides over a
> month before I removed it.
>
> This the tan variant that comes with l
CLEM SMITH JR. L
52cm
2000
Berkeley, CA
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/berkeley-rivendell-clem-complete-52cm/7657350903.html
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@ Matti, wobe, Jim: I really appreciate the input. I'm going to stick with
the NMSW wheels. Thanks again!
On Monday, August 21, 2023 at 4:43:58 PM UTC-4 Jim Whorton wrote:
> Here are mine after approximately 300 trips to the grocery store, 1200
> miles total or so. Non-machined black Cliffhan
I too have NMSW--mine are A23 velocity rims. The kool stop oranges squeal,
and I have lightly sanded the brake pads when they got glassy and it stops
squealing for a few hundred miles. I'm gonna try some kool-stop black pads
with them based upon the discussion and see if it gets rid of the squeal
It’s really bizarre to me that despite many impressive advancements in the biomedical sciences we still haven’t nailed down what constitutes the optimum human diet. I try to follow the well-known heuristic from Michael Pollan’s book “In Defense of Food” — “eat food, mostly plants, not too much.” (“
Cody, that is absolutely perfect (for me anyway). Classic Riv all the way.
Love it. Congratulations!
Best,
Rich in ATL
On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 10:25:58 PM UTC-4 codyt...@gmail.com wrote:
> Kim, thanks for the tip about the helicopter tape, I hadn't thought about
> that. Should probably d
Hi,
I have wide feet too. I have the Adidas Five Ten Freerider Pros for
bike-riding and they are the best cycling sneaker I have ever had.
Wide shoes are still surprisingly hard to find. I also really love my
Danner boots and Rancourt shoes, both in wide sizes and made in the USA.
Michael
I'll 2nd the Five Ten Freeriders as being pretty wide for a standard width
shoe but they are not " proper cycling shoes I mean something that takes a
cleat " as Eric specified. There are plenty of wide fitting flat pedal
shoes that one could wear on a bike. We're looking for something different.
Patrick - I'm intrigued by the simplicity of your dal dish! When I first
started cooking, I was much more excited by throwing as many things into a
recipe as I could.. all the spices! all the sauces! etc.. but as I get a
little bit older and starting to place much more importance on ingredient
qual
Thanks, all! It seems more art than science. I usually cycle in sandals (I
refuse to call them flip flops), so I assume that grown-up shoes will add
some. Nice to be here.
On Monday, August 21, 2023 at 6:27:48 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:
> Of the methods I've read about that is and older one
A very beautiful bike that I can imagine must be a joy to ride. The blue is
stunning! May it provide many years of blissful riding!
Cheers, John
On Monday, August 21, 2023 at 6:03:06 PM UTC-7 RichS wrote:
> Cody, that is absolutely perfect (for me anyway). Classic Riv all the way.
> Love it. C
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