Dill Pickle Gear also makes great reflective velcro ankle bands.
I read a study (forgot where) that concluded that reflective ankle bands
made bicyclists more visible & identifiable to approaching drivers from a
longer distance, so someone has tried to determine what makes cyclists more
visible
It almost sounds to me like Grant is arguing with himself inside his own
noggin over adding disc brakes to his line up. Or was this started by
customers?
As I was reading, I thought to myself, "Ok, my Hunqapillar is a touring
bike rated to carrying a load up to 360lbs, we (Riv & I) live in th
This morning, I stepped outside my office here in San Francisco to make a
call from the park across the street, saw these flowers, and said to
myself, "Hey, I know what tree that is!"
You learn all sorts of things here! :)
John
On Monday, May 9, 2016 at 7:57:28 AM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote:
>
> I
I found a column in an online bike rag yesterday, can't remember where, in
which the columnist said Pitlock wheel skewers will eventually strip and
need replacement.
This guy said his lasted three years before needing to be replaced.
Has anyone here had any experiences with Pitlock skewers wear
One needs to regrease the threads each time one unlocks & relocks the wheel?
John
On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 1:16:52 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote:
>
> They say you must grease the threads upon each use.
> They say you should tighten by hand, then 1-1.5 turns after that with tool.
> But I usually c
I thought this was what was referred to as "beausage." ;)
Looking at the Riv staff bikes, it looks like they are just as divided on
this issue as the forum is.
Has anyone been happy with pedal straps like Hold Fast foot retention
straps? I see they now come in Bacon. Seems appropriate. :)
Jo
I know carbon would not have held up to what we did as kids.
We were monsters!
Our parents would have been foolish to spend extra cash on a bike with
carbon parts.
John
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Ken, Do those Veeka gloves fit true to size, or do you recommend buying
up or down a size or two?
Thanks,
John
On Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 9:28:05 PM UTC-7, Ken Mattina wrote:
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> http://veeka.cc/usa/product-category/gloves/
>
> On Sun, Jun 5, 2016 at 9:54 AM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch <
> rb
Ken, So you can trust the sizing guidelines on the Veeka website?
John
On Monday, June 6, 2016 at 11:07:08 AM UTC-7, Ken Mattina wrote:
>
> My hands are regular and the medium gloves fit me fine.
>
> On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 9:19 AM, John Phillips > wrote:
>
>> Ken, D
No philosophical problem with zip-ties here, but my zip-ties fail if I wrap
them round in the figure-8 wrap. One 1-2 months old & they just pop off.
This doesn't happen if I just wrap it once, zip it & trim it.
But I've become disenchanted with the whole front-basket-floppy-thing. Now
my Mark's
I spent hours with a hair dryer trying to straighten a front SKS fender for
my Hunqapillar, then gave up and decided my Hunqapillar will remain
fenderless and knobby.
When it cam time for my AHH, I surrendered to a higher
power/talent/wisdom/workshop and paid Rivendell to do it. Best money I ev
Atlantis.
> It runs 559sx46s. P65s went on without a hitch. Plenty of room... Hunqs
> should be same-same...
>
> On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 11:16:54 AM UTC-5, John Phillips wrote:
>>
>> I spent hours with a hair dryer trying to straighten a front SKS fender
>&
Hi Cecily,
Have you spoken with Rivendell? If I were in your shoes, I would call
them up and describe what you want to do. Will at Riv helped me pick the
right Tallux stem extension when moving from albatross bars to drop bars. I
think they have helped a lot of people with the same question
Watertight bike bags were meant for holding cans of beer floating in slushy
ice, not cameras. And only two beers?!?!
John
On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 12:15:32 PM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote:
>
> Yesterday I put my camera, a Nikon Df, into my new Swift Industries Ozette
> bag on the Atlantis. I
What is the fattest slick these wipers will fit?
Thanks,
John
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loads our racks are made
for, such as the recommended limits for Nitto front & back racks?
Thanks much,
John Phillips
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Thanks everyone!
I was curious, because my Pass & Stow front rack came with carbon steel
bolts for mounting the supports to the eyes on the bottom of the fork.
But then again, I've seen photos of ridiculously heavy loads on Pass & Stow
racks, including people.
John Phill
Very cool!
Will you be racing on those Grip King Pedals too?
John
On Thursday, October 30, 2014 8:05:33 AM UTC-7, Avery Wilson wrote:
>
> For anyone who loves seeing fat knobbies on a roadish bike, here you go!
>
> https://flic.kr/p/pSvngY
>
> 61cm black and cream A. Homer Hilsen set up fender
Hi,
Has there been any more talk of Riv selling hoops for the older (last
July's) version of the HAR?
I notice the hub area racks have been re-designed and are quite a bit
different from the ones that came out last summer.
Shortly after I purchased mine, Riv said they were going to come
Brian,
Is that a Swift Industries Paloma bag on your handlebars?
On Sunday, November 23, 2014 9:39:13 PM UTC-8, Lovie Cashew wrote:
>
> Currently in the market for a lugged steel roadbike for commuting. I only
> use a rear rack with a basket containing 15lbs or so of stuff. Current (and
> past
I just received an email from Meisha at Riv that there is no option of
purchasing a hoop for the "early" version of the HAR. :(
So it looks like I'll be weight weenie, like you guys. :)
Bummer, if I had wanted to be a weight weenie, I wouldn't have bought a
Hunqapillar! ;)
Thanks!!!
John
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Mark at Riv confirmed that there will be no hoop for the older HAR's, but
he didn't think it would be necessary.
How much weight are you people loading into your HAR's?
Someone told me theirs had started to work it's way loose while holding
only a down sleeping bag.
Maybe lots of Locktite on
I could be wrong, but I think I see two interrupter levers in the photo,
one is mostly hidden under the fingers of the right hand.
+1 on the Swift bags, very well made, functional & cool.
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Ooops, did I sign into the Mordor Bicycle Owners Group by mistake?
Are some people seriously choosing an adult toy forum to preach against
materialism?
Seriously??
Oh, duh! I get it, you were being ironic!!! Silly me!
Happy Holidays everyone,
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I love that zip-tied wooden dowel light mount!!!
Genius!
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That is a beauty, and a really beautiful fender install, but isn't running
Rock 'n' Roads w/o much fender clearance just tempting fate?
Maybe the owner will just be cruising the sands of Saudia Arabia, but that
little fender clearance gives me the heeby jeebies!
Perhaps it's just me...I knew so
My wife complains she can feel the sharp edges of the rivets on her
Brooks B67.
Has anyone had success smoothing the surface of the rivets on a Brooks
saddle?
Would a Dremel work?
Thanks in advance,
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my blue jeans.
John
On Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 5:03:36 PM UTC-8, John Phillips wrote:
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>My wife complains she can feel the sharp edges of the rivets on her
> Brooks B67.
>
> Has anyone had success smoothing the surface of the rivets on a Brooks
> saddle?
>
>
Ok, I'm glad I asked you guys before I started in.
I'll start with a file or files, and see if that won't fix the sharp bits
on the rivets before trying a grinding stone with the Dremel.
I sure wish Brooks fixed these sharp rivets before the saddles left the
factory, but at least I don't have t
Philip, did you use a hammer on copper rivets, or on steel rivets or both?
Thanks,
John
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I'm glad nothing else was damaged and you weren't roaring downhill in
traffic!
My wife has experience casting non-ferrous metals, and she wasn't surprised
by the apparent variation in density in the photos.
Kind scary...
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You're not scratching your saddle, you're creating beausage, the patina of
love and use!
Or you can strip and spread your shirt down on the ground to spare your
loved one any discomfort.
Bonus points for each 10 degree drop in wind chill below 32F/0C, extra
bonus points if you use your pants!
Please people, if this method won't work for your bike, or if you can't
remember to remove electronics from your handle bars, or if you can't find
a good place to flip your bike, just don't flip the bike!
No one says you have to do it!
Nuff said!
It's a good video, and I believe Grant thinks
The name needs some snappy alliteration and/or assonance like "gravel
grinder" if it's going to stick.
My vote goes for Keith's idea: "Couch Rocket" or maybe "Retro Couch Rocket."
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I'm thinking of trying Ergon grips to address some nerve issues in my hands
& wrists.
Has anyone tried both Silver Shifter bar ends and shifters on Paul
Thumbies? Any preference of one over the other?
I like my bar ends, cork grips and alba's, so I'm wondering if I'll like
the Ergon's but not
Thank you everyone for your info & opinions. You've all been a big help. It
looks like reversed Thumbies under the brake levers might be the way to go
with the Ergons.
And thanks for pointing out the GC-1's, I had forgotten about those, and
they look near perfect for the Alba's.
It's also good
Looks like fun!
I'm envious. We've been breaking high temperature records here in the SF
Bay Area for the last 14 months.
John
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Mark,
Next time try a sheet of bubble foil insulation cut to fit under a
winter-rated insulation pad.
And closed cell foam pads are safer than inflatables like Thermarest pads,
especially when a leak in the pad could be a disaster.
Or in an emergency, sleep on top of your panniers.
If win
My Ergon GC-1 Biokork grips just arrived and they feel good in my hand even
before they are mounted on my albas.
Thanks again everyone for your advice & input.
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Very cool! Thanks for the photos.
I was thinking of trying this when I mount my my bar ends on Thumbies.
Has anyone ever tried painting the clear Plasti Dip over Newbaum's to
finish their handlebars?
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$9.95 (plus S&H) on Amazon in "Please Don't Run Over Me!" Yellow! ;)
[image: Plastic Shopping Baskets w/ Handles - Quantity 1 - Color: Yellow -
Eco Friendly Reusable Retail Store / Grocery Basket - Better Than Paper or
Plastic Bags]
John
On Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 6:48:20 AM UTC-7, Gart
Thanks for posting your review.
I had read the Black Mountain Cycles review last year
http://www.blackmtncycles.com/2014/05/theres-new-tire-in-town.html but the
thorn resistance is good news!
John
On Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 9:49:59 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
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> I've had these
Has there been any mention yet about when these will be available for
purchase?
John
On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 7:26:25 AM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote:
>
> https://instagram.com/p/8mMR3jotbY/
>
> Check out these new tires that just dropped from Soma! This is what I've
> been waiting for on my A
Good to hear. It's not that I distrusted Mike's review, but it's good
knowing they rode the same for you.
As the Barlow Pass and Clement MSO's are my favorites on my Hunq, I think
it's time to stop procrastinating & buy a pair.
John
On Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 9:49:59 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@g
Rode past a beautiful red Rivendell with moustache bars on Geary Blvd this
morning, near Van Ness in SF, about 8:30am.
Gorgeous!
John
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Ooooh Lynne! A Svea! Be still my beating heart!
Now that's doin' coffee outside!
John
On Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 10:43:40 AM UTC-7, Lynne Fitz wrote:
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> Finally got myself doing a Coffee Outside:
> http://lynnerides.blogspot.com/2015/10/coffeeneuring-2015-coffee-outside.html
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Hi,
I'm looking for something bigger than the XS Sackville saddlebag to use
when I'm not using a rear rack.
I'm one of those who doesn't have much space to spare between the saddle
of my 54cm Hunq, and the rear tire, especially when I'm riding fatter
tires. When I checked again this
irly dense
> things like ventile and wool. Here's a shot of mine after a number of years
> of use:
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/18386266819/in/dateposted-public/
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> On Friday, October 16, 2015 at 12:23:25 PM UTC-6, Joh
Hi Patrick,
Beautiful country, Patrick, really incredible country.
I hope your brain is on the road to recovery, oops, I mean bike path to
recovery!
John
On Friday, October 16, 2015 at 2:48:52 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> All bikepacking trips are adventure. Toss in brain injury and
's load.
> I do like the look and ease of use of the saddlesacks.
> All the best,
> Erl
>
>
> On Friday, October 16, 2015 at 2:23:25 PM UTC-4, John Phillips wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> >I'm looking for something bigger than the XS Sackville saddleb
Has anyone tried these yet? My pair of Soma Vitesse extra wear tread just
arrived at my office.
John
On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 7:26:25 AM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote:
>
> https://instagram.com/p/8mMR3jotbY/
>
> Check out these new tires that just dropped from Soma! This is what I've
> been wa
ewall.
> Soma says minimum of 40 psi. In my opinion they can go a few pounds
> lower but due to stiffer tread (by design for wear) they start to feel
> squirrely at 35 in the rear.
>
> Mitch Browne
> San Luis Obispo, CA
>
> On Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 10:19 AM, John Phillips &
I have mine mounted on Velocity Atlas rims. No problems at all.
John
On Monday, November 9, 2015 at 3:44:16 PM UTC-8, john wrote:
>
> Could be wrong, but it looks like you're running Velocity rims on the
> Atlantis...Can you speak to the mounting of the tires on your rims? Easily
> mounted, or
+1 on putting Compass tires on the Betty Foy. My wife thinks her 26" tires
are the bee knees!
John
On Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 2:15:33 PM UTC-8, René wrote:
>
> As I wait for the right new owner of my Hunqapillar, and thanks to having
> already lost 40+ pounds thanks to EBDJ, I've picked
MD's are not just tired of *looking at trauma*, I know someone who treats
ER MD's for vicarious psychological trauma suffered from treating mangled
accident victims.
Can you imagine needing to see a shrink, because you are too
psychologically traumatized from working in the ER to ride your own
I want a "Garbage Pail Bike" patch to go next to my "Just Ride" patch!
Thank you Andrew, you made my day! I must have missed this the first time
round.
John "Garbage Pail Hunqapillar", Berkeley ( I love it when people try to
dis' my hometown! )
On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 9:02:56 AM UT
Instead of running just one strap from the rack tombstone to the
handlebars, I always ran a strap from each front corner of my basket to the
handlebar / stem junction, and one strap down to the base of the tombstone.
Did this with both my Mark's and Nitto 32F racks. I also never overloaded
my
Hi Kiley,
Wally's idea of installing a ramp on the steps is a good one, unless
your steps are too steep and your new bike too heavy to push up as you
climb your steps.
Even better, could you remodel your porch? Put in something like a wheel
chair access ramp?
We are 56 & 59, and live on t
I have heard of failures of the fork crown bolt or the diving board
plate on the Mark's rack, but I would really like to see how much weight,
how it was loaded, and what kind of riding led to each failure. I'm not
going to ever go close to tempting fate with my loads, but my curiosity is
rea
Chris, Who made your straw cowboy hat?
Thanks,
John
On Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 10:22:14 AM UTC-7, Pondero wrote:
>
> I like my Tilley, and use it frequently. But, as Craig said, it can be
> hot in some conditions. I also use a straw cowboy hat for better
> ventilation and a wider brim.
I didn't see any mention of a corroplast stiffener on the bottom of the
bag, like in the other saddlebags, does anyone know if these new BagBoys
have one?
John
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I think one of the reasons Riv staff really like using a front basket is
that it balances a bike such that it makes carrying a bike easier when it
comes to going up & down stairs. Some of the Riv staff navigate flights of
stairs on their commutes on Bay Area BART trains and maybe in their
apa
Hi, Thanks for the campaign sign recycling suggestions, but I was really
wondering if the Bagboy was designed for and came with a stffener like my
older Sackville saddle bags. I've never really been able to use a Sackville
saddlebag without a rear rack supporting the bottom, probably because I
I finally got around to putting these on my 2013 Hunqapillar after
ordering a new Velocity Cliffhanger wheelset from Riv. On Cliffhangers,
these are a true 55mm wide, and I have lots of clearance on this bike,
except that I had to remove my Pletscher kickstand to keep it from rubbing
the re
Been getting too many flats lately, perhaps due to all the construction
in my neighborhood, so I'm trying to decide which touring tire to try out
in the 50-55mm range. Has anyone compared the Schwalbe Marathon Almotion to
the Marathon Supreme?
I'm hoping for a tire to get me home from the s
Patrick, my flats are caused by broken glass, wires and urban construction
debris rather than goat heads.
I've been trying to run my errands on Compass tires, but I really can't
afford the time it takes to fix a flat when my wife's ice cream is on
board. So I'm trying to find the "most supple,
Thanks Patrick, the Big Apples certainly sound like another option to
consider.
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Thanks Doug, The supremes sound really good.
Checking the Schwalbe site again, I see for 2019, Schwalbe will be
offering lighter clincher versions of the Marathon Almotion in 50-622 &
55-622 sizes once again, along with the heavier tubeless versions in the
same sizes.
So maybe I should o
Hi Garth, I'm running my Antelope Pass 55mm tires about 25 psi in the front
and about 35 psi in the back. My Hunqapillar weighs about 32(?) lbs & I
weigh about 240 lbs, but usually keep my groceries to 10 lbs or less per
run.
John
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Thanks Jon, I had forgotten about those, I'll add the Soma Shikoros to my
possibles list.
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Thanks Chris, I'll add the Maxxis Torch to list of possible choices as
well, with a note about the cornering.
Thank you everyone for all your recommendations.
I ordered a set of the Marathon Supremes and a set of the new clincher,
non-tubeless Marathon Almotions from Germany for ab
Hi Bob,
I meant the V-Guard tires vs the MicroSkin TL-Easy tires.
Maybe I was wrong, maybe the V-Guard tires are tubeless compatible.
You're right, the general description of the Almotion says:
"Now all sizes of Marathon Almotion are equipped for tubeless operation.
The patented Micros
Hi Bob,
Amen! I can never understand why Schwalbe doesn't try for greater
clarity on their webpages.
I found I could search for answers on the Schwalbe website by using
Google. For instance, if I searched Google for "What is Schwalbe v-guard?"
and clicked on the result linked to a Schwa
Old-style, slightly baggier, MUSA knickers & shorts.
The crotch is way too high in the new MUSA pants and I love the knickers.
When I wear out what I have, I'll have to stick to the Compass knickers. If
they bring back the old-style knickers, I'm buying at least a dozen pairs.
John
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54cm Hunq is a great bike. I've run 38mm through 55cm tires on it and I
think its ride is fantastic no matter how little or how much you load it
up. Go for it!
John
On Friday, November 16, 2018 at 8:54:48 AM UTC-8, Bruce Baker wrote:
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> Ok now I know that rim brakes are fine now I need to abou
Joe, How did you like those Serfas Drifter tires on your new Hunq?
Thnx!
John
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The 54cm Hunq is/was a 700c bike. At least mine is.
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The older 54cm Hunq is/was a 700c bike. At least mine is.
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700 x 55 Compass tires?!?! Oh my Lord, heaven on earth!
Maybe 700 x 55mm Compass knobbies are in the works?
John
On Monday, April 9, 2018 at 6:14:34 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> Compass posted a photo of a 700x55 Antelope Pass road tire. The post
> called it a prototype currently under tes
I'm really excited about these new tires, but I thought Jan believed 700c
tires this wide were less than optimal. Has he said anything about changing
his view, or am I just completely confused and off base here?
John
On Monday, April 9, 2018 at 6:14:34 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> Compass
Did the Hold Fast Straps not work out for you?
John
On Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 7:52:05 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Anyone have a beat up pair of toe clips (and mounting hardware) and
> leather straps I could try? I’ve got big feet (12 in summer, 14 in winter
> with boiled wool socks), b
I ordered a pair for my Hunqapillar in the standard casing. I love the
Barlows & Snoqs, so I was too curious about these to wait and see what
people had to say.
John
On Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 8:48:35 AM UTC-7, Neil Doran wrote:
>
> Just when you thought Compass was out of fat-tire ideas, beho
I live in Berkeley in the SF bay area where bike theft is common. As
someone mentioned above, with the right cutting wheel, a portable angle
grinder can cut the heaviest u-locks with two cuts in less than 2 minutes,
so where you lock up is important. I like to sleep with my Hunqapillar
under
ministration.
If one doesn't want to speak up for human decency, compassion & human
rights, one should remember the French revolution and the examples of
authoritarian regimes of the 20th century: innocent or guilty they may come
for anyone next.
Again, thank you Grant for your graciou
Love it!
Wish it was a bit longer though.
John
On Monday, June 25, 2018 at 6:58:03 PM UTC-7, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow
Haus Bicycles wrote:
>
> Check out this video our friend made from this weekend's campout:
>
> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ703cyQVeU&feature=youtu.be
>
> It's so cool!!
>
>
Hey Sean,
I don't know if a Hunqapillar would float your boat, but I do know my
54cm 2013 Hunq floats mine. I have fun on 38-42mm tires, usually just keep
it that way, and stripped down with minimal racks or bags. BUT, it also
rides sweet with 50mm tires & loaded racks, so a Hunq can be fu
I'm the kind of idiot who can over tighten a quill's stem bolt so much that
I broke it. I was using a new Park torque wrench which failed to stop at
the specified limit. I drove my Hunqapillar over to Riv HQ and asked Mark
to look over my head tube to see if I had caused any damage to my frame.
Patrick,
You might want to have your doc check your health with a blood test.
I was suffering from several different problems, including catching "colds"
which led to pneumonia freakishly frequently. A blood test revealed a
serious vitamin D deficiency which once corrected, corrected seve
Hi,
Has anyone been trying out the Sinewave Beacon with an external battery?
I'm curious to hear how the set up has worked out for you.
Thanx!
John
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Grant wrote,
"We've ridden a lot of bikes, lots of variations, and we live surrounded by
roads and trails no more than 15 minutes by bike away. It's not DP-Rocky
Mtn style, but as BL and JW and other locals will attest, it's hard to
beat. More important, we ride them. I admittedly don't have t
Adam,
I'll buy it if it's still available.
John
On Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 5:19:41 PM UTC-8, Adam Leibow wrote:
>
> Hi RBW GG,
>
> I have some Jay's green touch up paint from Waterford. Never used. I think
> I paid like $50 for this which is wild. Please let me know if you are in
>
I like the OneUp composite and aluminum pedals, Chromag Scarabs & DMR
Vaults.
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Also the Pedaling Innovations Catalyst pedals, which I haven't given me any
mechanical problems. I really like their size and the whole mid foot
pedaling thing.
John
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I forgot to add that I always check and grease new pedals before they go
on a bike. I rarely find brand new pedals have enough grease inside.
For good, cheap pedals, I like the OneUp composite pedals for around
$49.00.
John
On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 11:43:36 AM UTC-8, John Phillips
What sort of surface did you slip on?
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Leah, do you still have your Betty Foy? I hope so, it sounds like you
loved it.
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I have been thinking much the same things you all have been saying.
I know I was surprised when Rivendell changed so much of their line to
the longer wheel base. This seemed like a huge risk for a financially
challenged business, when offering only one longer wheel base model would
have s
Eric, looking at the photo of you next to your Quickbeam, I'm flummoxed. In
which direction did Riv think you should go, larger frame or smaller, or
sideways to a different model?
On Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 11:02:40 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
> Side note: As readers of this list know, R
Patrick, how do you like to carry 30lbs of groceries on your Quickbeam?
John
On Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 10:35:27 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:
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> I just returned from a spirited grocery run on the "wrong" bike
> (Quickbeam), and it handled it just fine, as presumed. To the point of
> hav
rack with that type of weight.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
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> On Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 3:08:09 PM UTC-7, John Phillips wrote:
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>> Patrick, how do you like to carry 30lbs of groceries on your Quickbeam?
>>
>> John
>>
>> On Sunday, January 12
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