I am a big fan of all save the Moustache Bars. I know and fully
respect many of you love the MBs. I could never get comfortable with
them.
The Albatross Bars and Splats on the other hand!
Silver shifters are probably as good as if not better than Simplex
Retrofriction if not quite as cool looki
Looking ever more likely I will be moving to smaller digs back east,
so am clearing out those pieces in my overflowing parts collection
which are probably better used on a Resurecto or as that pizazz part
of a good looking Riv build.
I have the Day After T'Giving and will not be part of any shoppi
Lyotard Berthets are sold. Thank you.
There are inquiries about some of the other items but nothing final.
On Nov 23, 12:24 pm, JoelMatthews wrote:
> Looking ever more likely I will be moving to smaller digs back east,
> so am clearing out those pieces in my overflowing parts coll
I had a custom bike built around te Rohloff, so no spacing problems. I
believe you may need to use a chain tensioner if the bike is not
properly set up for the hub.
I had maintenance problems with my Rohloff. The seal blew after a
very short while. Rohloff was in between U.S. distributors at the
Yesterday Tom Kellogg of Spectrum Cycles fame called to e-mailed to
advise my 30th Anniversary frame is done and ready to ship. Build
will use mostly period parts (except for things like brake calipers
and handlebars where there are classic looking modern versions
available which work much better
Patrick's post reminded me I have two old French stems - one Atax and
one Titan - that have been wasting away on a back shelf since I sold
the French frame I had been thinking about restoring.
Unfortunately for Patrick (or perhaps fortunately,as the posts above
suggest there is a good work around
I had atrocious bad luck with the second generation Campy Rally.
Bought NOS on eBay first time I used it, it literally came apart.
Possibly there was a bolt missing? But it came in the sealed Campy
plastic bag.*
I've heard the first generation were better. Much harder to find,
that is for sure.
> When Campagnolo ran out of those castings, they just put the longer cages on
> a standard Nuovo
> Record body.
Unless my particular derailleur was actually missing a component, I
think this is where mine went wrong. My set up must have put more
torque where the cage attached to the body then i
I do not have a car, so am often tempted to ride the bike when and
where conditions are less than optimal. Over the years I have had
enough close calls that when things get really bad I either take mass
transit, a taxi, walk or stay put.
I want to enjoy cycling, not endure.
On Dec 10, 7:00 am, M
y but if
> you dress smart it's no different than riding a bike.
>
> On Dec 10, 8:13 am, JoelMatthews wrote:
>
>
>
> > I do not have a car, so am often tempted to ride the bike when and
> > where conditions are less than optimal. Over the years I have had
>
> Nice rant. Now back in the real world, if you are virtually invisible
> in the dark you certainly have yourself to blame if someone fails to see
> you and runs into you. Responsibility is shared, and if you're wearing
> nighttime camouflage -- dark clothing, no lighting, no reflectors, dark
> g
> 3 and I'm singing old "Bread" tunes on the Karaoke
> machine.
For all our sakes we definitely hope you stick with 2!
On Dec 10, 3:24 pm, Montclair BobbyB
wrote:
> You give me WAY too much credit, friend... I'm a cheap date. 2 pints
> is my max... 3 and I'm singing old "Bread" tunes on the Kar
Thanks for the link.
While the author does not describe the hubs on either bike, he does
point out the plastic bike had lighter and obviously more expensive
wheels than the steel (obviously as the entire steel bike cost him 50
pounds).
Appears there are modest hills on his commute. Not sure abou
Last summer I lucked into a very nice set of NOS traditional Campy
brake levers with apparently very supple gum rubber hoods.
Installing the brake cable tonight, the right side hood slid off and
back on over the top of the hood perfect. When I went to slide the
right side back, disaster. Split w
, 7:36 pm, JoelMatthews wrote:
>
>
>
> > Last summer I lucked into a very nice set of NOS traditional Campy
> > brake levers with apparently very supple gum rubber hoods.
>
> > Installing the brake cable tonight, the right side hood slid off and
> > back on over the t
I could never get comfortable on a B-17 or any of the Fizik saddles so
tried the Berthoud more out of desperation than anything. Right out
of the box I had an opportunity to do an ~500 mile trip. No
discomfort at all.
As for appearance, I prefer Berthoud to the Brooks. The Berthoud
shape is les
On Fri, 2011-01-07 at 08:12 -0800, JoelMatthews wrote:
> > Unless you have an Ideale that has been well maintained - or stored in
> > optimal conditions - it is not going to be as comfortable, work as
> > well, or last as long as a modern Brooks or Berthoud.
>
> I
d to eachother.
> > I purchased mine from Rene Herse Bicycles who lets you try the saddle for 60
> > days and return it if you don't like it. I suggest you give it try.
>
> > Best,
> > Clayton Scott
> > SF, CA
>
> > On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 9:29 AM, JoelMa
I use Pitlocks on my bike with hollow axle hubs. They are good
looking, well made and fairly easy to remove, provided you remember to
bring your coded pit socket.
Not sure if PJW sells them, but Urban Bike Tech in Canada sells nice
caps for the pit side so you can have a really clean look.
On Ja
> > > more used to eachother.
> > > I purchased mine from Rene Herse Bicycles who lets you try the saddle for
> > > 60
> > > days and return it if you don't like it. I suggest you give it try.
>
> > > Best,
> > > Clayton Scott
> >
> I have QR skewers in my Sam because I often put it in or on vehicles,
> and often have my wheels off when I'm messing with bike parts for fun.
> They are handy for that.
As long as one keeps ones tools handy, it is not all that much faster
to remove a tire with a quick release skewer than one wi
am down tight, the pin wouldn't
> always dislodge. Scared me nigh on half to death one time trying to
> fix a flat. That was also in winter. Could easily have been a
> binding issue between two different materials.
>
> Eric Platt
> St. Paul, MN
>
> On Jan 8, 4:07 pm
> Shimano skewers are nearly impossible to beat mechanically. Any
> internal cam wins over external.http://www.sheldonbrown.com/skewers.html
When I last used skewers, I went with these by Hope:
http://www.mtbr.com/cat/tires-and-wheels/skewer/hope/skewers/PRD_354342_146crx.aspx
They seemed to work
Sure hope Riv has a big re-order in place. I want my pair!
On Jan 14, 9:20 am, cyclofiend wrote:
> Drizzly Thursday commute and a quick bit o' editing...
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/5353558271/
>
> Enjoy & Ride Safe!
>
> - Jim
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> VO says 50-90% less drag
Even if true, all relative.
I have a bike with a Scmidt Dyno, one with a Maxicar front hub, and
another with Campy Record. When the lights are off, there is no
noticeable drag.
Sure it may be cheaper then a Schmidt. But then as anyone who buys a
Rivendell ought to kn
I am wearing my woolywarm cardigan right now. Very warm and
comfortable. Going on 4 years old and holding up well.
On Jan 18, 9:00 pm, manueljohnacosta
wrote:
> I want a cardigan. Teachers should all have cardigans! with leather
> elbow pads!
>
> On Jan 18, 6:31 pm, Seth Vidal wrote:
>
>
>
> >
Clearly a minority opinion, but I prefer Berthoud over Honjos. That
is a good looking, no-nonsense bike.
On Jan 18, 5:50 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> http://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#55636760480658...
>
> They don't look bad, but I would have preferred a new pair of 559
> Hon
Liked the editorial, but disagree with one of GP's points.
I gave up cars completely and flying for all but work and emergencies
6 years ago because they are such wasteful modes of transit. To me it
is a green choice. I realize my actions mean very little with most
here in Chicago wtill in cars
us there to do that heavy lifting.
>
> Lastly, so there is no confusion, I respect the gentleman's right to
> follow his conscience. He is free and right to do so, as long as what
> he does, does not pee in the water upstream from where others drink.
>
> Sorry, a bit lon
pect the gentleman's right to
> follow his conscience. He is free and right to do so, as long as what
> he does, does not pee in the water upstream from where others drink.
>
> Sorry, a bit long.
>
> RGZ
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 8:51 AM, JoelMatthews wro
> You get the health benefits of cycling: less fat, better cardiovascular
> health, stronger muscles, better bones, a better > brain. As someone who
> works with the elderly, those benefits are not to be sneezed at.
You are also saving your fellow tax payers money. Bikes have minimal
infrastr
> and then there is organized bike rides that have 100's of people driving
> many miles to ride a bike a short distance then drive back home. In St
> Louis, Mo Trailnet has one of these type rides weekly. I would wager a
> single weekend ride here wipes out all the progress the comuters make in o
> Also am hoping they actually do arrive. Will order at least one,
> mebbe two. With a huge caveat - depends on the actual sizing of the
> item. Hopefully XL will be made. And hopefully it isn't "starving
> Italian" XL.
I think the reason Riv dropped them is the original manufacturers (as
I un
on this makes me an outlier.
On Jan 19, 11:01 am, CycloFiend wrote:
> on 1/19/11 8:04 AM, JoelMatthews at joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
>
> >> Cycling has many uses and is wonderful .. but riding just for green reasons
> >> is or would be weak for me. I ride becaus
this planet.
>
> My second comment is actually a vote of support for you not a criticism.
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 9:38 AM, JoelMatthews wrote:
> >> Dept of Consumer Protection (or whomever) had mandated this so that
> >> bio-fuels didn't get "
letter of the law, especially stopping at all red lights.
>
> On Jan 19, 10:10 am, CycloFiend wrote:
>
>
>
> > on 1/19/11 9:25 AM, JoelMatthews at joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
>
> > > I am very much aware my decision process on this makes me an outlier.
>
> >
Welcome to the club. I am fairly confident you will appreciate the
saddle long term.
Perfect color for your Atlantis too.
On Jan 19, 7:18 pm, Rene Sterental wrote:
> Yesterday my new Berthoud Touring saddle arrived from Wallingford Bikes.
> Natural color, Cro-Moly rails. I installed it last nig
Thanks Grant. I did not see the conflict between your editorial and
BSNYC's post.
The point is that laws and cycling behavior is best suited when it
conforms to the locale. Insisting cyclists scrupulously come to a
full stop at a rural intersection no matter the traffic volume is
silly. On the
> I think the Idaho stop makes sense EVERYWHERE that it makes sense.
Who decides where it makes sense? Unfortunately there are many urban
riders who appear to think an Idaho stop makes sense if traffic with
the right of way theoretically can brake fast enough to avoid T-boning
or rear ending them
Check out crazyguyonabike.com A lot of journals and a very active q &
a forum.
On Jan 20, 10:57 am, Adam wrote:
> Greetings All,
>
> I am planning a European tour for about a month this summer on my
> Hillborne. I have quite a few questions and wonder if anyone here
> knows of a more on-topic l
t;, the other part of Grant's editorial
> that hasn't come up was the notion that "bad apple" riders ignoring
> the traffic laws somehow "ruins it for the rest of us". Grant called
> that notion into question, and I think he has a good point. It caused
> m
> That being said, there are a lot more factors, incentives, and
> advantages about commuting by bicycle in a place like Holland and it's
> easy to see why we can't have that here.
With Chinese and Indian fuel consumption pushing gas prices up, it
will not be long before U.S. prices are within spi
I use the Abus Bordo here in Chicago:
http://www.lockitt.com/Bicycleproducts.htm#Bordo
6100
The Bordo is flexible, allowing me to lock to the most secure
structure no matter where I ride. The Bordo holder attaches to water
bottle cage bosses, making it very easy to carry. The Bordo is
flexible
ary stuff.
>
> Does anyone know if the pitlock system works with bolt-on hubs? my
> phil rear has 6MM bolts securing it instead of a QR. Anyone done the
> switch in this case?
>
> On Jan 25, 5:12 pm, JoelMatthews wrote:
>
>
>
> > I use the Abus Bordo her
Standover height matters somewhat, but when it comes to proper bike
fit it is pretty far down the list, unless of course your intended use
will see you standing over the top tube a lot as opposed to riding.
When I pick a bike, I look for a size that best fits my riding
position. Factors such as pr
> I emailed Peter White about the berthoud SKS fenders last week. He
> said they have been discontinued.
Oh that is a pity. They are very nice fenders.
On Jan 26, 12:15 pm, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 1:14 PM, rperks wrote:
> > I have also heard reports that these have a more r
> The Bordo locks are intriguing, but I've hard the rivets are a weak point.
Have you held a Bordo in your hand? It is German made industrial
strength. Even if the thief had a high impact power tool (just
happened to be walking down the street with my pneumatic punch) the
rivets are so tough the
Those hardened chains are pretty tough to cut. After the Portland
NAHBS there was a video demonstrating how hard it is to cut thick
chain with bolt cutters. Some of the wild and crazy Portlanders
chained their bikes on a barricade or something the hall managers
wanted to keep clear. The video sh
> Personally I think a dyno hub is always a good idea, regardless of
> season. In the summer (even with long days) it simply extends your
> riding and removes daylight limitations... As far as the idea of a
> "clutch" mechanism
IMO, the clutch mechanism dynohub is a solution looking for a
problem
> wholesale arrangement, if they haven't already. Supporting Rivendell with
> your biz is well and good, but there's a case to be made for working with
> your local bike professionals.
Agreed. Bike light wiring is delicate.
A few years back I did the wiring on my then camping bike. Second day
o
> For example, are their differences between the acclaimed Toyo and current
> Waterford forks?
Does Waterford make the Atlantis forks?
Nobilette made the early Waterford Hilsen forks.
On Jan 26, 12:42 pm, Bob wrote:
> The current Riv Atlantis is built by Waterford. My original question
> conc
> This is part of where I was coming from in that road maintenance can't
> be done without petroleum, at least not good asphalt. And boy do we
> bicyclists love a good road surface.
Flat out wrong.
If there were fewer vehicles, we would not need as many streets/roads
and those we would have would
> I started on Marathon ?? Plus / Supreme.. the ones with the flat protection
> you could put a thumb tack in without a puncture.
Two different tires.
Marathon plus is the tire with the real thick inner layer:
http://smtp.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/marathon_plus_tour
It is designed
Right crafty of you Patrick. Abus level security at a fraction of the
price.
I wouldn't be surprised if this turned out more rugged than many a
rack or pole you attach it to.
The only thing more secure will be when someone figures out how to
duplicate the alloy Predator used for its lances. As
ey for maintenance=
> more bicycles with wide tires ! Have you ever watched any of those
> ridiculous doomsday movies that show how New York city would look
> after 1000 years, its amazing what doesn't survive the elements and
> the test of time. Just sayin ! cheers : )
>
>
7;t
> >> > possible be good enough, and the $125 Abus Bordo is the best bet
> >> > because it's fancy German engineering.
>
> >> > Obviously, every lock is vulnerable and it's really about deterrence,
> >> > but alas...
>
> >>
>From my view, it appears the banging noise was the van running into
the cyclist.
Even if he did bang on the van, what of it? The van was forcing him
into road barricades. Are you saying you would not expect a car to
sound its horn in that situation?
On Feb 1, 9:32 pm, robert zeidler wrote:
>
> Not sure I'd want them as racing tires on farm roads in the driftless region
> of Iowa. But for most things
> short of that, they'd be fine.
Services are kind of far and few between, otherwise, Northeast Iowa is
a great place to ride. Scenery is otherworldly. Not crowded, even
during the bes
Oh and on topic: Riding in Western Illinois on a limestone trail,
Supreme 38s did well until the rain. They spun a lot on me after the
trails got drenched.
On Feb 2, 7:45 pm, Forrest wrote:
> How capable are the Schwalbe Marathon Supremes for mild non-pavement
> riding -- e.g., gravel roads, cru
I found the comments about the soap altogether more interesting than
the diet stuff.
On Feb 3, 8:35 am, Minh wrote:
> http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2011/02/paleo-rambling.html
>
> Not too oft intersection of VO and Rivendell, it's about the diet
> stuff so if you've signed off from that topic p
Jitensha should not be included in a list of me too Riv companies.
Jitensha has been around for quite some time, possibly longer than
Riv, though I am not certain on that. It is a local bicycle store
operated by a Japanese American that makes Japanese small shop bicycle
parts available in the Uni
> I use the 26" RhynoLite on my own touring bike, 48h rear and 40h front.
Cool! I weigh 155 or so and carry moderate loads touring. But I love
the look and security riding on 40h rims. The only 48h Maxicar hubs I
could find were tandem width, otherwise I would have liked to have a
48h rear whee
e of meeting Chris at the 2009 NAHBS.. he's exudes a
> great bike vibe and attitude.
>
> On Feb 3, 4:08 pm, JoelMatthews wrote:
>
>
>
> > Jitensha should not be included in a list of me too Riv companies.
>
> > Jitensha has been around for quite some time, poss
On Feb 3, 7:34 pm, William wrote:
>
>
>
> > I vividly remember my first visit to Jitensha Studio in my freshman
> > year a Cal in 1987. I'd never seen a shop like that, and I can't say
> > I've ever seen another like it.
>
> > On Feb 3, 6:55 pm, benzzoy
e BOBs may have to chime in here, but I always thought Bridgestone
in the Grant years was trying to translate at scale what the small,
Francophile Japanese shops (such as Toei) Jitensha championed were
doing.
On Feb 3, 8:55 pm, benzzoy wrote:
> On Feb 3, 1:08 pm, JoelMatthews wrote:
>
> &g
> I agree with Dave... the 40 and 48 hole rims seem like overkill. I've
> done week long tours on handbuilt 32h wheels.
It is a matter of preference. 40h rims are not more expensive than
36h. A lot of choices on what goes into the panniers are going to
have far more impact on weight than 4 spoke
to like to experiment with new versions using cheaper
> Taiwanese mfgers
>
> ~Mike
>
> On Feb 4, 5:55 am, JoelMatthews wrote:
>
>
>
> > > Jitensha is actually pre-Rivendell, so if anything, Rivendell is a "Me
> > > too Jitensha". :)
> > &
they're not THE adventure.
>
> OK, I'm ranging waaay off topic here and I'll stop.
>
> Gary, did you get your answer??
>
> Dave
>
> On Feb 4, 8:49 am, JoelMatthews wrote:
>
>
>
> > > I agree with Dave... the 40 and 48 hole rims seem like overki
ns to - toured anywhere FedEx and UPS do not serve. If I ever
get stuck in nowhereville for a day or two, I am sure I can make the
most of it.
On Feb 4, 10:54 am, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Fri, 2011-02-04 at 07:49 -0800, JoelMatthews wrote:
>
> > I certainly do not think having 40h wh
Not sure, but you see these Swaledale sheep everywhere in the UK:
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/63/Swaledale_sheep.jpg&imgrefurl=http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Swaledale_sheep.jpg&h=684&w=1024&sz=383&tbnid=yOBJNb3yJ6IahM:&tbnh=100&tbnw=
> You're not the only one. Before I purchased my first Rivendell i was warned
> about the Grant Petersen cult and this just proves that it is real:
> Grant; "We have this really scratchy sweater to sell you."
> Cult members: "Oh thank you, Grant! We wouldn't want to wear something
> comfortable
s "far from merino." Some kind of wirey, wolf-proof
> sheep, I'm sure.
>
> G
>
> On Feb 5, 5:06 am, JoelMatthews wrote:
>
>
>
> > Not sure, but you see these Swaledale sheep everywhere in the UK:
>
> >http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://uploa
> *Wider Tires* - Ok on my tour bike I could understand 700x35's and enjoyed
> them. I would never have considered 700x35's for daily riding however
> untill I got my AHH. The JB lights have been fantastic and given me a great
> fast ride. (especially when I put some air in them) Then when I got
> As in, are they knit at a very tight gauge to be slightly more windproof for
>cycling?
These are based on classic designs and definitely not designed in the
line of what most people consider cycling clothes. The cardigan at
least would not be all that wind proof. The wool is fairly heavy and
> IME, layers of relatively thin wool are excellent for riding, wind
> notwithstanding, since they (1) keep you warm in a surprisingly wide range
> of temps and (2) breath so that you don't sweat as with an impermeable
> windbreaker. If the wind is harsh, just add another thin, knit layer. My own
>
e sweater off the list here and now have one of each(yeah).
> > My only gripe is the fact the the old last version was knit off
> > center! The pockets were not centered and the cardigan was a mess
> > with the buttons centered on my chest at the top but the bottom of the
> > swe
Jan Heine sold me a set of NOS 40h Mavic rims which I built up for my
forthcoming 650B. I will put Hetres on those for plush touring.
I also built up a wheelset with 36h Synergy OC rear to match with Pari
Motos and maybe now even the Lierres. Imagine those 8 extra spokes
are going to be terribly
Caught these while checking out the latest on Jeff Jones' * site:
http://www.canfieldbrothers.com/products/pedals
Appears there intended purpose is rock riding. Can't help but think
they would make swell urban and all round pedals as well.
*Something I'm going to have to force myself to stop b
I am not familiar with Canfield.
Currently, I am using the more White Industry platform pedals on my
commuter bike. The Whites are more expensive and require either a toe
clip, a half clip, or power grips. But they are wonderfully smooth
pedals, are very easy to clean and grease, and look great.
> Having written a little marketing copy in my time, I must say that the
> Canfield claims were pretty egregious.
One of the dangers with cottage industries selling through their own
websites is they sometimes decide to write their own copy. There may
be some metal fabricators who can write good
Actually, if you are going to make a quality home, steel and cement
framing are the better way to go.
The AHH is not a custom bike. If the buyer wants to spec tubing, find
a builder who will use the tubing of your choice. Many builders,
including those considered among the best, will accept littl
> Well Well.. I'm glad I'm not Grant. Write a quick article on how you feel
> and have your anologies disected more so than the overal point being made.
I was just harrassing GP on Cement and Steel over wood. In hindsight,
perhaps I should have left it unsaid. If I recall from my
undergraduate
> About the only thing I'll say by way of defense of the question is
> maybe 2% of the buying public can discern these differences. I
> empathize with a builder (whether bike or house) that gets asked these
> question because there's no way of knowing up front whether the person
> asking is in the
> I don't know, I recently had my back yard cleared and we found dry rot
> on the post holding up the deck (its 20ft in the air), so I'm going
> to have to replace it.
But you can make the analogy even more complicated.
There are probably some asthetic rationale behind your specifying wood
based
Caught these over on Urbanvelo:
http://mollettadesign.com/products-page/biciband/biciband-grigio/
The makers are promoting them for fixies. Seems to me they would work
just fine with any traditional road pedal, no matter the drive train.
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Not at all related to the link above, but cool anyhow:
http://lemolobags.wordpress.com/
I have a set of Lemolo panniers. They are very well made and look
great. If this project bears fruit, there may be more of his swell
product at a more attainable price.
On Feb 10, 8:34 pm, JoelMatthews
e...
>
> On Feb 11, 1:30 am, Benedikt wrote:
>
>
>
> > I would have to agree with you. I got some Powergrips for my daily
> > commuting and errands and I love 'em
>
> > On Feb 10, 6:34 pm, JoelMatthews wrote:
>
> > > Caught these over on Urbanv
stability,quality,looks). Hope
> these can adjust on the fly and are high quality.
>
> On Feb 11, 4:56 pm, JoelMatthews wrote:
>
>
>
> > Mike:
>
> > The problem with the site may have to do with your browser. I had
> > trouble getting it to work on Explorer, bu
I have no experience at all with IRD.
On my camper bike I use a Shimano Megarange FW. On my more sporting
bike I have a Suntour Winner.
Picked up both from the eBay NOS store. No problems with either.
On Feb 13, 4:45 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean
wrote:
> Hello, all!
>
> Does anyone have any experien
rs,
> > Thomas Lynn Skean
>
> > On Feb 13, 2011, at 6:31 PM, omnigrid wrote:
>
> > > Phil Wood IRD hub?
>
> > > I think you maybe confused. IRD is a company or brand.
>
> > > On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 5:54 PM, JoelMatthews
> > > wrote:
>
ignificant difference in something. For when
> > > I put the RBW-sold Shimano freewheel on my hub, it does not "coast" freely
> > > at all. Now, maybe there's supposed to be a break-in period. But I don't
> > > think that's what this is. The IRD f
With all the vintage hubs in my collection, I have never bothered
looking at Riv's hubs page.
I still do not understand the desire to buy a new 135 freewheel hub.
PW along with many other companies make perfectly fine casette hubs in
that size.
The PW freewheel products page was not loading for m
> IIRC, there is a few hundred dollars difference in cost.
But then one has to wonder whether it would be better getting a
Shimano Cassette for less than the PW FW - or perhaps a White
Industries H3 Casette hub priced a little more than the PW FW hub but
a lot less than the PW Cassette.
On Feb 14
Too cool Grant! Thank you for the follow up. I've seen Chevoit in
real life. Very handsome critters.
Can't wait to add to my collection of cardigans.
On Feb 14, 4:56 pm, grant wrote:
> It's the Cheviot, a hardy breed that lives in the hilly border area
> btw England and Scotland...originally,
els and the bike they
roll this weekend.) Obviously both hubs are freewheel.
On Feb 14, 5:46 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean
wrote:
> Hi!
>
> - JoelMatthews wrote:
>
> > I still do not understand the desire to buy a new 135 freewheel hub.
> > PW along with many other compani
> Can you (or someone else) explain why this is so? I thought the whole
> point of the cassette hub design was greater strength because the axle
> is supported by bearings further out to the right. So what makes this
> fw hub stronger even than the Phil fw hub?
That is what I have heard as well.
gt;
> On Feb 14, 3:02 pm, JoelMatthews wrote:
>
>
>
> > Too cool Grant! Thank you for the follow up. I've seen Chevoit in
> > real life. Very handsome critters.
>
> > Can't wait to add to my collection of cardigans.
>
> > On Feb 14, 4:56 pm, g
Very annoying sales technique. Perhaps they figure for every 99
people they annoy who come looking for a Rivendell but find something
else they will get 1 person interested enough to think about bidding.
Even if I wanted the product I would not bid on a bait and switch
auction.
On Feb 14, 7:48 pm
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