I recently got some nice Dura Ace road wheels and I like them. They
spin smooth and are somewhat aero. I feel a lot fresher after rides
(I was riding on Mavic Ksyrium Elites before). I was wondering, if
wheels improve over time or miles? Is there a general break in
period like 500 miles for ex
For a 9 speed the Shimano 105 works best, even better than the ultegra
triples. Shimano's front derailleur has a maximum range of 22 teeth.
Your 48 to 24 range is 2 teeth beyond the "official" limit. No
problem, I run a 50 large ring to a 26 granny gear which is also a 24
tooth spread. You'll f
I'd like to add my 2 cents in on the S & S addition. I had it done on
my Bleriot in 2005. It cost under $400 and included the cable
spliters and coupler wrench. To get that price I agreed to give frame
builder just the frame pre-prepped. That meant I had to strip the
paint at the places where t
First question, exactly what kind of pedals are you using?
Secondly, the position of the cleat can cause knee, back & other
issues (such as "hot foot") if not angled and positioned correctly
(including the fore and aft). If you can't snap in, I have to wonder
if the cleats and pedals are properly
Hi Nathan,
First question, where is the herniated disk? Cervical, Lumbar etc.
Have you gotten an MRI? This is best way to see the actual
impingement on the spinal cord. Statistically, 90% of these cases
will "resolve themselves" over time.
I broke my c-4 disk in 2002. I had to ride in an up
Drive train question: Shimano vs. Sram
I have both in 9 speed versions (Sram red 11-34 and Shimano xtr
11-32). Both are great. I'm replacing most cassettes with Sram &
sram chains because they are easier to change (chain) and the price is
a little better. Nine speeds are a little sturdier beca
Greetings to all cold & wet weather riders!
Last year I was riding with a gentleman twice my age (86 years young)
in the rain and he was dry and cheerful while I was cold & not so
cheerful. He convinced me to get a polypropelyne jacket with a hood.
I did and it was the best $20 I have ever spent
Funny thing about the Grand Bois...
Got them for my Bleriot 650b in the 32 and absolutely love them. I
jumped at the 30's for the Rambouillet when I learned about them. For
some reason the ride quality didn't improve on the Rambouillet, in
fact it was diminished. A real disappointment, so I sold
I use an elegant tubus Luna. It is designed for light loads, however
I have used it on my rambouillet packed with tent, sleeping bag, air
mattress, & clothes (all light weight models) and was a sheer joy.
Will do it again this summer!
Cheers,
Chris
On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 7:10 AM, George Stric
A friend of mine was in a long distance training ride last Saturday
and hit a pothole and crashed. She broke a few ribs and a clavicle.
I wasn't there so I can only go by what has been relayed to me. She
was riding a Specialized womens specific design carbon fiber bike at
the time. I know her to
I don't know about that. Consider running over a pothole, -not a
pleasant experience no matter what you are riding. The thud from a
carbon fiber feels sharper, where as with steel I feel more "rattled".
On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 4:42 PM, Brad Gantt wrote:
> That's too bad. Glad it wasn't worse th
Hello Rick,
About 6 weeks ago I was on a club ride descending a local hill
(Shannon-Kennedy) behind a ride leader who went down. Miraculously he
didn't break anything (although he told me the flesh part of his hand
and hip are still tender). Afterward he said he heard a seemingly
innocuous creaki
Hi Rene,
I got a pre-aged brooks on a Raliegh "One- Way" bike. I had tried
unsuccessfully to break in a conventional b-17. I was skeptical of
that the pre-aged version would make a difference. However, it was
instantly comfortable. I don't know how it will hold up. I have a lot
of bikes, so I d
Greetings 2 all,
Is it ok to have front rack holes drilled into a steel fork ? Also,
is it ok to drill holes for a water bottle cage on the bottom of a
steel down tube for a 3rd water bottle?
any thoughts on this will be appreciated!
Chris
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HI all, this is my first post to this group.
About Grand Boise Tires. Got the GB 32 650 B for my Bleriot &
absolutely love they way they feel & ride. So I thought it would be
reasonable to get the GB 30's for my Rambouilett. Awful. They don't
ride or feel the same. It amazes me that the same p
My personal experience with the GB in the 700 (30mm) is that they are
not nearly as luxurious in feeling as compared to the 650 B, 32mm
version and that there is a noticeable decrease in speed/performance
from the Ruffy Tuffies. I have a set of each that have around 300
miles each. Any reasonabl
Thanks and Regards,
> Marty McHugh
>
> -Original Message-----
> From: Christopher Paul
> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> Cc: JimD
> Sent: Fri, 15 May 2009 10:32 am
> Subject: [RBW] Ruffy Tuffy tire /Grand Bois 30 700 tires
>
> My personal experience wit
ha ha. fortunately I'm not riding in East Africa in the near future.
If I do, I'll make sure there is no elephant mating call sound...
I cleaned the bottom bracket shell, re greased the bb, and clearned &
re greased the pedals. I also did a cursory check of the rear wheel
and seat just to cover
Greetings,
Turns out Jim's thinking was spot on. Today the mating call occurred
again despite having re lubed the bottom bracket and pedals. Today
took the wheel out and removed freewheel to get to inside of hub.
Dried out elephant snot was found. Cleaned and re lubed. Now when I
coast, it i
Investment grade instruments, whether musical, vehicular, mechanical
etc are usually the safe play. Why?
Because 1) they last longer 2) they function better 3) you enjoy them
more 4) if you tire of them down the road, they still will can command
strong resale value. Higher quality equipment ov
I have a 58 Rambouilet and a 57 Bleriot. They are both exceptionally
comfortable bikes. My pbh is 85. Grant encouraged me to go with the
59 Bleriot, but the 57 was just to comfortable to pass up. From the
piecemeal information you gave, my guess is that a 57 Saluki should
fit you fine and pro
Just a couple of thoughts...
Don't know what derailleur you are using, but Shimano has a 22 teeth
limit. Once I used an FSA 30-39-53 and it gave me constant headaches
with just one tooth over. Your spread between the 26 and 50 is 24
teeth
Instead of changing the whole crank, have you consi
On the subject of mounting racks...Where can I find P joints (or something
equivalent) to put on a Rambrouillet's front fork? I want to attach the
Tubus Duo.
Chris
On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 2:26 PM, 40_Acres wrote:
>
> Patrick,
>
> I think the Luna is pretty similar to the Fly, but in stainless r
Oh, this is a challenge! You are lucky that you are dealing with an
eleven year old as the options are much better. I have an 8 year old
and could not find a road bike to fit his 52" height. I got him a
Fuji "dynamite" and replaced the knobby tires with schwab marathon
ones. No comfort issues.
Why not couple your Ram? Speed and All day comfort. The Surely can't
hold a candle imho.
Cheers,
Chris
P.S. I want to thank whoever directed me to the Hubbub.com web site
for the Mixing Components question. My LBS tried to sell me on a more
costly and less desirable 10 speed Campagnolo solution
Finally was able to track down your reply. THANK-YOU My LBS
balked about using my parts in this fashion (I have a history of
giving them parts and paying for their labor, so this is nothing new).
I directed them to the link you gave me, and the owner acknowledged
that this was a viable s
Greetings,
August 9th I'm riding from Sunnyvale to San Luis Obispo. I'll be
riding a tandem with my 8 yr old boy. The mileage will vary from 40-60
miles per day with stops for waterfalls, animals, volcanic plugs and
other unique sights.
I'm always up for a s24o. I'm flexible as to distance an
Most Bleriot Owners have experienced pedal strike at one time or
another. It last happened to me about 3 years ago while pedaling
through a turn. Obviously, I don't lean and pedal on this bike. I
also use 170 crank arms, however I use Shimano spd pedals. I don't
even think about it anymore.
Che
Ditto, I love my Ramboiullet too! I use this for all rides, including
fast club rides, centuries and touring (so far a week at a time). The
Ram is not too heavy nor is it too light. I think Grant got it right
with this one. I was surprised when it was taken out of the line up.
I imagine the co
Assuming that this bike is worthy of "stealing hearts", how about a
classy French name, like "Rogue" ?
On Wed, Jul 8, 2009 at 12:28 PM, James Warren wrote:
>
> In the spirit of a bike that will be welcoming on FRIENDLY and athletic
> club rides, I would like to recommend the name "Compadre".
>
>
I'm shocked to see this on a new bike! Have you made out a will and
have current life insurance?
On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 5:16 PM, Kelly wrote:
>
> I bought my new Quickbeam several weeks ago and I love it. However,
> while building it up I noticed a few hairline cracks in the paint
> under the
Hi Gino,
Will you take pay pal?
I'm interested in buying your Nitto Noodle bar and MKS touring lite
pedals. Please let me know what is available and I'll send you payment
plus shipping.
Thanks,
Chris Mok
On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 5:53 PM, Gino Zahnd wrote:
>
> • Shimano BR400 brake levers (2 set
Since I'm working without pay these days, my best moments (when not
riding) are pondering bike fantasies. Now I love Rivendell geometry.
I also love titanium. Who in the universe could clone a Rivendell in
titanium if my ship should somehow or someway come in? I don't want
to violate any intell
Eric,
If you are new to riding, no matter what bike you ride (including
carbon fiber), you will most likely be slower than your friends when
climbing. Cycling over time develops your cardio vascular fitness.
The more you do it the better and stronger you get. One advantage you
will enjoy with
Ultimately I found this a trial and error process. I started with a
B-17 and it was reasonably comfortable for under 50 mile rides.
Unbearably painful over that "trip wire" distance. I found the Terry
Liberator Y to be the most comfortable all day saddle and have it on
most of my bikes (its even
Greetings all,
I want try my luck with this vast knowledge bank...
I have been suffering from sciatica for the last 5 years. I had a
couple of epidurals and that helped and little else.
I have no problem when sitting down or riding. I have ridden several
centuries this year and am otherwise he
y (necessitated due to a bike vs.
> lumber truck encounter) and I've had no problems at all provided I keep
> myself fit and strong.
>
> Again, congratulations and best of luck!
>
> lyle
>
> --
> lyle f bogart dpt
>
> 156 bradford rd
> wiscasset, me 04578
I want to thank all of those who shared their personal experience. As
a result I don't feel so alone and have some hope and good points to
follow. My spinal cord got nicked in procedure and had to be sewn
up. This wrinkle limits my physical activity in the short run.
Tomorrow I will get the sta
Great photos by the beach! It was nice that you had so much beach to yourself!
One image almost looks like a desert except with water. The next time
I ride by the area, I'll see it with a new perspective...
On Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 12:34 PM, Manuel Acosta
wrote:
> They say happiness is best when
ha ha! I completely can relate to that feeling!
On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 7:25 PM, Dan Abelson wrote:
> Must resist. I hate when people sell nice bikes in my size,
> especially when I don't need any more bikes right now.
>
> Dan Abelson
> St. Paul, MN
>
> On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 5:43 PM, danmc w
Just had the same problem with a bike that I built for my son. Brought the
bike into an LBS and discovered that the seat tube was out of spec. It was
27.4 instead of 27.2. They cut a shim for me as a temporary fix and it
didn't work, even though it was the right thickness of .2 mm. Fortunately,
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