On Sep 23, 6:56 am, newenglandbike wrote:
> However, it
> seems to me that the upsloping top-tube should not actually add any
> versatility in terms of fit, because the numbers that matter in sizing
> a bike are not actually affected by it.
I ride a 52 cm Sammy and my case might be somewhat illu
My experience with randonneuring is limited to riding the Pt. Reyes
Populaire last weekend. And my experience with putting high front
loads on a bike is limited to my 52 cm Sam. So I can't give much
direct insight into brevet-riding details or compare to other bikes
but I do have a lot of experi
Could be tough to beat the connection quality of multiple zip ties--
rock solid. I get the urge to remove the basket sometimes but I never
do because I too don't like the idea of wasting zip ties (and I know I
want the basket on there most of the time).
I wonder how well three properly sized and
On Jul 17, 10:55 am, William wrote:
> I am not sure how people know the grade of a hill either, other than
> just by eyeballing it.
Some nice compasses have built-in clinometers (ex: Suunto MC-2). I
don't typically cycle with mine but when I get curious it tags along!
-Mike
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You received t
If you're in the bay area check out Narain's Outdoor Sewing and Fabric
in Berkeley. They do good solid work and I've even had them turn down
a job they didn't think they could do right. (Which is a good
thing.) They can seem a little expensive. But it's good to support
the American workers and
On Sep 2, 10:30 pm, David Estes wrote:
> Well shucks, I'm out of ideas.
There's a knobby 38mm 650B tire available but in addition to the knobs
you also get studs. It's called the 650b Nokian A10 and is available
from Peter White Cycles. I've not used them or even seen them in
person. Hopefull
