As much as I love Paul's brakes, I don't have any need right now. Can
you send us a link to the Campy stuff, probably my stupidity but I
couldn't find one one the ebay page.
michael
On Feb 7, 1:46 pm, William wrote:
> I gave the Bunch first crack at these Paul brakes a couple months
> back. Now
Thanks for the posting, Dave. I always welcome an opportunity to ogle
good bike porn.
michael
On Feb 9, 4:29 pm, Dave Craig wrote:
> Hi, Folks
>
> I finally got around to posting pics of my Hilsen. This bike replaced
> the 64cm Atlantis I sold to another list member. I took some of the
> ideas I
I have the same Cinelli bar, which hasn't been used in a few years,
but I just reinstalled it on my Trek 626. My impression is much like
Patricks. I ride at the back of the drops a lot and that bar is quite
good for that. On the other hand they feel tight when I move my
largish hands into the ho
a corker of an idea!
michael
On Feb 11, 10:36 pm, Montclair BobbyB
wrote:
> Send a postcard? Here's my first creative idea: How about save a
> postcard, and send an email??? Maybe???
>
> On Feb 11, 10:13 pm, Bill Gibson wrote:
>
>
>
> > Postcards Only! Get Creative! Demand pix of creative
> >
Pardon me, but could you help me understand why the bike wouldn't fit
on a hitch or roof rack? Maybe all you need is a second set of wheels
and a nice Saris hitch rack?
michael
On Feb 13, 10:41 am, JimP wrote:
> I have a Sam Hillborne which I love, I ordered it with a 56 cm frame
> and, as it
Wow, very pretty bike. If it were either a 52 or a 62, I would snap
it up, even though I already own a blue Rambouillet! How'd you get
the fenders so shiny, I clean my once a year, but they never look like
new anymore, or were they new when you tok the pics?
Somebodies gonna get a hellofa nice r
just an excuse.
>
> JimP
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 14, 2011, at 7:26 AM, MichaelH wrote:
>
>
>
> > Pardon me, but could you help me understand why the bike wouldn't fit
> > on a hitch or roof rack? Maybe all you need is a second set of wheels
&
I too have had poor performance from Sram chains, lots of jumping and
skipping. Wippermans Conex are consistently the best chains I have
ever used. If youchange chains and the problem doesn't go away you
wont have lost anything; you'll just have a chain in inventory.
michael
On Feb 15, 6:39 am,
OMG, not the dreaded weight topic! Of course weight matters when you
riding up hill, carrying a bike up a flight of stairs, or putting it
on a roof rack. The laws of physics are not negotiable. Our
objective is not necessarily MPH, but JPM - Joy Per Mile. Sometimes
lighter weight can add to JPM
You will need a caliper. Pull the pedals off and measure the length
of the spindle. It only matters if you are unhappy with the chain
line. You can check out Sheldon's web site for a good discussion of
this.
Of course, the other possibility here is that the first law mechanics
has been violated.
Do you have the stock Sugino rings? I originally used the Sugino
triple (on a Rambouillet), but had replaced the rings with Shimano. I
had a fair amount of chain suck between the big and middle ring. I
added a very small spacer behind the middle ring and that solved the
problem. It did however
It's all about accepting the isness of the present moment.
michael
now if only i could make it be Spring.
>
> Angus "Who dreams of one day getting his other bicycles to this level
> of zen like harmony"
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For those of us who live in rural areas, USPS is always the fastest &
most reliable way to go.
However, many years ago (pre internet) my son did his senior year of
hi school in Thailand and I spent over $100 just shipping him college
catalogs.
Ian, hope you're in Hawaii!
michael
On Feb 18, 3:29
She probably thinks it was a lot of work for something the kid will
outgrow in a few months, but consider this. Last Oct, my grandson
came home from the hospital in the same handmade sweater his mother
and uncle came home in 35+ years ago. When they are outgrown she can
lend them out and keep the
A few years ago I shipped a pair of speed blends to a friend in
Zurich, via USPS. I don't remember the shipping charges as
prohibitive, nor did I pay any taxes.
michael
On Feb 21, 1:58 pm, david wrote:
> i forgot to mention that i'm looking for something on the tougher,
> need-not-be-super light
I can't tell you how a slotted B17 will feel or how long it will
last. But... I am 6' 1" 195 and have two of the earlier Selle
Anatomica saddles - Robusto - models. They have worn well and have
been the most comfortable saddles I have ever owned in 30+ years of
riding. And that's from Day 1.
My mother lived to be 102 years old. She generally stayed away from
doctors and recommended moderation in all things. My wife returned
home today with a cycling story which underscored this wisdom.
Every year she goes away to "Quilt Camp" for four days. She loads up
the car with a mountain of
Robusto -- are you talking about the saddles that
> S-A used to convert from Brooks? Or are you talking about their
> current saddles that are made in Wisconsin and are not converted
> Brooks?
>
> On Sep 27, 1:39 pm, MichaelH wrote:
>
>
>
> > I can't tell you how
Exactly, Eric. I live in northern Vt and generally ride down to 15 or
so. I own a pair of Ibex wool jackets of different weight. A light
weight wool jacket over a wool base & wool shirt and then topped off
with the Showers pass rain jacket is what I use for temps below
freezing. The showers pa
Good luck. I had the same pblm w ultegra levers and cantis and was
never able to resolve it.
The pblm went away when I replaced the levers with cane creek and
silver be shifters.
Voilà, no more problem. Soon after I replaced the br550 calipers w
paul's neo retros and have been very happy with the
"Persnickety to setup" certainly matched my experience w those
brakes. What levers are you using? I found them almost impossible
with Ultegra SIS. I had to set them very, very close to the rim to
escape bottoming out the levers, then there wasn't enough room left to
open the straddle cable. Any
My wife rides the 35 mm version and really likes them. They look best
on a bike with a single color paint job. She always got lots of good
comments about them. Too bad we can't get them anymore.
Michael
On Oct 14, 5:54 pm, bfd wrote:
> On Oct 14, 9:49 am, bfd wrote:
>
> > On Oct 14, 7:34 am,
In the winter I use a pair of Montrail "Approach" shoes. Rock
climbers use these to hike up to cliffs, before changing to climbing
shoes. They are heavier and warmer than sneakers but lighter than
hiking shoes. The sole is quite stiff and has a very shallow waffle
pattern. Buy a size that will
I find the selection of sizes rather odd. The 26" only comes in one
size, 2" or 51 mm, while the 700c begins at 35 (1 3/8) and goes up.
I have a custom tandem on order from Bilenkey, which is deigned around
the 26 x 1.5 Marathon Racer. Apparently this new tire will not be an
alternative to tha
I am also a big fan of polished components, but, I'm not sure about
brakes. I have the Neo-retros and although they are fantastic brakes,
it turns out that, because cantis sit below the fenders they are
always dirty. Perhaps black would look better than my matte. I've
ordered the posted racers
Ditto for me. I have gotten good life out of the Tserves. Some claim
the ride isn't as good, but for everyday commuting, I can't tell the
difference.
Michael
Westford, Vt
On Nov 13, 3:02 pm, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 3:00 PM, Tim McNamara wrote:
>
> > My understanding is t
I'll bet these estimates assume a clean, oiled chain and cog set, as
well as pulleys and rings. I wonder what the calculation would be
with a couple of pounds of winter slush over the drive system! Then
add studded tires to the equation.
Michael
Westford, Vt
I can resist anything except tempta
It has been a couple of weeks shy of four months since a back strain
knocked me off the bike. Lots of PT, chiropractic visits and yoga
since then, but yesterday afternoon I threw a new chain on the bike,
pumped up the tires, and headed out. Spent about an hour, coerd about
15 miles and enjoyed a
My Ebisu commuter had been sitting on the porch for the past four
months. Since I live in a town without paved roads, except for the
state highway, which is in abysmal condition, that bike, with 32 mm
Pasellas seemed like the natural choice. The Rambouillet comes out
for the longer, leisurely rid
les a year on a bike you don't love.
Take a peak http://gallery.me.com/mhechmer/100029
Michael
On Nov 24, 9:34 pm, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 9:22 PM, MichaelH wrote:
> > My Ebisu commuter had been sitting on the porch for the past four
> > months. Since
Exactamundo. An old Cinelli HB for which I no longer had a matching
stem. Drill a hole, stuff wine corks in the ends and bolt it to the
bike, pop on the lights, ride away.
On Nov 26, 7:01 am, Angus wrote:
> Rene,
>
> I'll see what Michael says...but it looks like the center section of a
> set o
Bravo. I'm jealous! I was on crutches for almost two months after
having a cyst removed from the bottom of my foot. I suspect the time
on crutches was also the final straw that threw my back out of
alignment and kept me off the bike through 4 months of PT.
People who say the govt can run a heal
My son grew up riding and even racing on steel frames, but wont go
near one now. He says they build airplanes out of Al. and CF, so
that's strong enough for him. At some point it may dawn on him that
it makes little difference whether it takes him 30 or 32 minutes to
get up a mountain, but he's n
I owned a pair of these Vittoria shoes, a long, long time ago. I'd
like to have them back, but alas a 45 isn't big enough
Michael
On Dec 8, 4:37 pm, Patrick in VT wrote:
> On Dec 3, 9:31 am, Mike wrote:
>
> > Nice, but expensive. Anyone seen or tried these?
>
> these also look nice - i think i
I offer two suggestions to all posters to any list. First, hang on
to your sense of humor. Too many postings and comments are made with
tongue in cheek and elicit too many offended responses. Second, if
you do feel offended, before responding, ask yourself, did the poster
intend to be offensive
Isn't embiggen redundant? Doesn't biggen actually say it all? My
wife has asked me to louden the stereo for decades now, but I don't
recall her ever suggesting I enlouden it.
Anyway I too liken it, or enliken it if you prefer
michael
Westford, Vt
On Dec 15, 7:30 am, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> O
The Rodeo certainly is stunningly beautiful, but I will need to admire
it from a distance. I wonder what the component kits are? I couldn't
see the crank in the picture, which is one component I've often wished
Riv offered more / better options. I think if I owned this bike I
would want to fit i
This may not have much Riv content (yet) but I think this is the list
with the most experience in this subject.
I had been thinking about converting my '84 Trek 620 frame to 650B,
but had almost shelved the project over concerns that the BB would be
to low, since this frame was originally designed
Don't they sell DT clamps that mimic the braze on?
Michael
On Dec 28, 6:07 pm, Frankwurst wrote:
> I have a Shimano 105 triple FD in VGC I purchased that was supposed to
> be a clamp on. It's a braze on. I'll send it to somebody that can put
> it to good use under the condition you go to Cyclofie
I have cracked a honjo fender at the brake bridge and now am a strong
believer in the leather washers. I fiberglassed the fender together
and reinstalled with both a leather washer and a small metal
reinfocement on the inside. So far so good. I will admit that I ride
a lot rougher roads than th
Since it's Open Season let me just say I prefer my DiNotte lights to a
generator hub.
Michael
On Dec 29, 4:46 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 1:39 PM, CycloFiend wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > on 12/29/09 9:25 AM, manueljohnacosta at manueljohnaco...@hotmail.comwrote:
>
> > > No pothole,
egads, none of the above!
Michael
On Dec 29, 8:55 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> Campy vs. Shimano, anyone?
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 5:53 PM, MichaelH wrote:
> > Since it's Open Season let me just say I prefer my DiNotte lights to a
> > generator hub
I have been using an Arkel Shopping Bag and the Nitto rack together
for many years. No problem. I also use the Carradice Commuter bag
occasionaly and find it works, but is a little awkward. I really like
both the Nitto rack and Arkel bags. Good to know that you can still
get the previous mounti
Great story, thanks for sharing it. I've never owned a mountain bike,
and don't have any real motivation to get one, even though I live two
miles down a dirt road in a town that doesn't have paved roads, except
for the state highway. I've never found a need for anything bigger
than 38mm. At the ri
My wife would second Anne's recommendation of Ibex products. She
likes their shorts, arm & leg warmers for rides of more than an hour.
Michael
On Jan 2, 11:02 pm, Anne Paulson wrote:
> On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 3:36 PM, Kip Otteson wrote:
>
> >
>
> > Anyway, it seems like all the Riv gear is orie
I would second Patrick's observation about Rt 9, or 9N in NY, although
9N is OK north of Lake Placid. But the Adirondacks has a lot of great
bike roads, with well maintained, wide shoulders. I've ridden rt 30 &
28, and really enjoyed them. The roads in Vt tend to be in much
poorer condition than
The last issue of Bicycle Quarterly reviewed a bike (name??) that has,
if I remember correctly, a bottom bracket height of only 235mm. Jan
Heine reported that he had no real problem with pedal strike, but
could hit the rings taking it over curbs. I doubt if a Ram or Rom
would be that low.
I'm sti
Ouch! Hope you are feeling better.
How often should a tubular tire be reglued? I have a pair on a bike
for two years. I've never needed to remove them so have never reglued
them. The bike hangs up when not in use.
Michael
On Jan 12, 5:06 pm, Don Genovese wrote:
> "...check the glue." Yep, tha
I am not able to get a 32mm (actual) tire under my Honjo fenders on my
Rambouillet. Perhaps I could get a 30, but my sense is, despite the
promotional claims, that the Ram. is designed to be optimized with 28
mm tires. I didn't see any point in trying to make that frame into
something it wasn't
On Jul 20, 12:52 pm, MobileBill wrote:
> 2) She has a low tolerance for complicated shifters, and it's
> unlikely she will need a wide gear range _ but I'm not keen on 8-speed
> internal hubs. Any thoughts on whether an 8-speed cassette with
> single chainring in front can be set up to su
Very nice, if it was my size I'd bid on it. The Ram is a great road
bike; I love the way mine rides.
Michael
On Aug 4, 12:32 am, rcnute wrote:
> Try this:http://tiny.cc/maphy
>
> Ryan
>
> On Aug 3, 9:31 pm, rcnute wrote:
>
>
>
> > Wow, I love this color! I don't think I've seen a Rivendell li
In five years of riding my Rambouillet I have never experienced any
front end shimmy - until this morning. I was coming down VT 108 from
Smugglers Notch and as the bike hit 45 mph I shifted my hands from the
drops to the center, to get into a tuck, and all of a sudden I got
this slight, but unnervi
Lots of interesting thoughts and suggestions here. I haven't heard
from anyone who thinks the very narrow tires might have contributed to
it. It is true that I was going "really fast", but I have gone even
faster with no issues in the past. The road surface was chip & seal
in good condition; I
I have(or had) a Rambouillet, a Marinoni, a Soma, Bilenkey, two treks,
and an Ebisu. The only one that shimmies is the ebisu and then only
when I let go of the handlebars completely. I am not accustomed to
bikes that either shimmy or slide sideways. In 30+ tears of riding I
have lifted the rear
Actually, I said no such thing. I wrote that I was going 45 mph and
moved from the drops to the tops & a tuck when the slight vibration
started. I immediately reverted to the drops & the vibration stopped.
Thanks for the reference to the ibob, discusiion & Brandt's
thoughts. The thing that mos
Thanks, Ann, I have been wanting a new stove for my canoe trips. This
review is very helpful, although I usually just pack some homemade
grenola and fruit for breakfast.
michael
On Aug 12, 12:19 am, Anne Paulson wrote:
> I recently bought a Trangia stove with the pot and frying pan set.
> Riven
I think this is right. I don't think Grant has "retreated" from 650B
for larger sizes. He has always argued in favor of wider road tires,
28-35 mm, and that it is easier to achieve that on small frames with a
584 rim diameter because the 622 size forces unwanted compromises on
the frame design.
maximize sales and revenue. Not that the
> bottom-line drives their business but it is a big consideration. And
> for those folks who really want a larger size designed around 650b
> there is always a Riv custom, so its not like they are left with no
> options.
>
> just my uninfor
Peter White sells the TA in that configuration. I have switched to
the White Ind. VBC with a 44/30 set up and love it. You can also go
down to 22. A great crank, musa.
White also makes a crank, sold by DaVinci bicycles, that is silver,
and like the TA comes in a choice of bcd & arm lengths. It
I agree Joel. I have always tried to buy stuff that will last a
long time (I still have campy hubs and a set of brakes from the 80's
that work quite well). When I swap out a component it's usually after
a number of years of usage and the discovery of some aspect about it
that I don't like, e.g.
Welcome to the list.
Michael,
Westford, Vt
On Aug 20, 4:39 pm, Daniel wrote:
> Greeting - I just joined the group and have been reading threads. I tried
> to post, but that didn't go through, so I tried one more time and then read
> the FAQ section and realized a couple things
>
> 1) I should i
Three questions, Ray.
How do you like the leather HB tape?
Does having a HB bag that hi up affect the bike handling?
How do you get tomatoes home a bike without them getting all banged
up?
Michael
in cool, rainy Westford, VT
On Aug 22, 5:00 pm, Way Rebb wrote:
> I've been mildly bummed that I ha
addle bag and are packed pretty tightly with the
> onions and peppers and a bunch of other stuff. They survive the ride
> with a nice tomato flavor.
>
> Regards,
> Ray
>
> On Aug 22, 3:56 pm, MichaelH wrote:
>
>
>
> > Three questions, Ray.
> > How do you lik
I have run the Wipperman 908 of quite a few years. This is nickel
coated, not ss, but it it outperforms, outlasts, resists rust much
better than any other chain I have ever used - shimano, sram, & ird.
I think it would be a great choice in seattle. I've never used the
ss chain, that's a whole no
Hope springs eternal, but that's a lot of money for a ten year old
frame set.
michael
On Aug 30, 5:26 pm, Seth Vidal wrote:
> I've seen this riv for sale for quite a while;
>
> http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/1926067572.html
>
> I've got no particular interest in it but I'm curious if anyone
Lots of luck. I own three pair of Pauls - neo retros, racers, and
racer m, and wouldn't part with any of them.
michael
On Aug 31, 5:45 pm, Adam Kimball wrote:
> I'm not too optimistic about this particular query, but I'm looking
> for some Paul Racer brakes to put on my AHH. I have to say that
Carl, I can't answer your question directly, but do have a lot of
experience with plastic, Al, and steel fenders. Because all metal
fenders have a 4 mm lip inside each edge which constricts tire width
somewhat, plastic fenders are generally the best bet, when you are
trying to maximize tire size
I have recently converted my Rambouillet from the stock Sugino triple
to the White VCB, with 44/30 rings and an 11-28, 9 spd cassette. I am
thrilled with them. They look much better in real life than in the
White web photos, and they work wonderfully. This CD gives me a
straight forward shifting
I have been cycling for almost 40 years and have ridden a lot of bikes
and a lot of miles. I have never owned one that was more of a joy, on
the long club rides that you describe, than my Rambouillet. If you
can find a good used one, go for it; if not, I wouldn't hesitate to
buy a Rodeo. The Eb
It appears that the actual URL is http://fullylugged.blogspot.com/
michael
On Sep 8, 6:39 am, Bruce wrote:
> It was thoughtfully pointed out to me that I failed to type the complete blog
> address yesterday, for casual browsers who might want to see Joan, Steve and I
> in action. The blog entry
After six years, I was feeling like my Rambouillet was ready for some
updating. Perhaps I was feeling adolescent and frisky as I approach
retirement in 3 months, but also I wanted to differentiate the Ram
more clearly from my commuter / tourer Ebisu. I wanted it lighter and
faster. I also wanted t
experience, likes cold forged better, etc. But it's my
> > > bike, so
>
> > > Thanks again
>
> > > Christian
>
> > > On Sep 7, 7:29 pm, MichaelH wrote:
>
> > > > I have recently converted my Rambouillet from the stock Sugino triple
tion instructions for
> more info.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Gernot
>
> On Sep 9, 9:36 am, Stuart Fletcher wrote:
>
>
>
> > Hi Michael,
>
> > On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 16:57, MichaelH wrote:
> > > [...]
> > > Is anyone running 50 mm metal fenders on
It was that hidden fifth bolt on sugino cranks that finally motivated
me to look for something else. I ride a lot of dirt roads and a fair
number of rainy days so my cranks need a thorough cleaning a couple of
times a season. A straight forward set of bolts is much easier to
deal with and a true
Didn't want to hijack Dave's post about his new Rodeo -
congratulations Dave; I hope it brings you a gazillion miles of joy,
even more in the riding than admiring it's beauty. BTW, I think
you'll like the fazik tape; I've been using it on my Ram for the past
6 years and have found it quite comfort
ut this is better.
A 53/12 is a sprinting gear and I just don't race guys to the next
sign post to even think about it.
>
> ~Mike~
>
> On Sep 12, 2:21 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
>
>
>
> > I prefer LPs to CDs.
>
> > On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 10:
t; > It seems like you would rarely use the 30t ring except climbing.
>
> > > > > The compacts give you a comparable range to some triples but there are
> > > > > some drawback IMO. I like a bigger high end than 44-11. I just can't
> > > > > hang
I don't do much bike camping, but do canoe camping every year. We
use a three person Tarp Tent. It weighs 30 oz and packs up pretty
small. Two weeks ago we camped through a night of heavy rain and
remained completely dry. I will say though, that the tent is quite
sensitive to being set up just
I certainly can't give you a definitive answer, but I can share my
experience. I had a bike with Shimano canti brakes and Ultegra
levers. The stopping power was frighteningly poor. First I switched
to a set of paul's neo retros and that helped smewhat. Then I
replaced the Ultegraa Brifters wit
I have used SIS, barcons and down tube shifters and each has its
advantages. SIS is fast and keeps your hands right on the brakes; but
are a pain when they are out of whack, are expensive and have the
shortest life expectancy of any system. I don't care for the
ergonomics of pushing with my finger
Silver or DurAce BE plus standard brake levers - Shimano, Cane Creek
etc will be lighter than any brifter on the market - but not enough to
influence a decision.
Michael
On Sep 14, 2:20 pm, Johnny Alien wrote:
> > Chris had those bosses added as an extra work item when he ordered the
> > frame
I have a coupled tandem and am thinking about getting my old Trek
frame converted. I have experienced some difficulty getting onto
commuter planes with my frame, and some airlines absolutely will not
carry an unpacked bike, but can't be relied upon to have boxes. Plus
I hate the hassle of hauling
Very nice build, but I may be prejudice since my blue Ram is quite
similar - Honjos, Paul's, Marks mini, DT shifters. I went with White
hubs & Dinotte lighting. What is the crank set?
michael
On Sep 27, 12:04 am, BykMor wrote:
> My green Rambouillet is finally (almost) complete and it was a ni
I don't want to get into a fight with all of the dyno hub fans, but i
think for your application - 10 mile rides - they may be overkill.
There are cheaper solutions, that will meet your needs. I commute (15
miles each way) with Dinotte lights. I started out with the AA model,
which worked fine, a
Friction shifting does not require any extraordinary skill and
properly set up works perfectly. I would recommend you get the best
cassette you can afford. I run the HG with no problems, but when I
tried an inexpensive Sram, I had a lot of problems. I would also
recommend a good chain, they shift
I use the 3 person Tarp Tent. It weighs 32oz, packs petty small, and
does the job. A lb here a lb there and pretty soon it adds up to real
heavy.
Michael
On Oct 5, 10:05 pm, Jeffrey wrote:
> I am researching a tent to use mainly for S240's, and I am wond'ring
> if on a short trip (<40-60km eac
hat larger than the DiNotte. So if
> mounting is an issue, the DiNotte may be the better choice.
>
> On Oct 5, 5:08 pm, MichaelH wrote:
>
>
>
> > I don't want to get into a fight with all of the dyno hub fans, but i
> > think for your application - 10 mile rides -
An 11/48 is one heck of a big gear, 118 gi. It's actually a touch
bigger than a 52/12. Do you really need such a big gear. My 44/11
yields 108 gi, the same as a 52/13. I find gi much over 100 have
limited use. At the other end a 24/28 yields a very very small gear
of 23 gi. Using such a wide r
I don't think you need to be overly concerned about a little bit of
oxidation. That's pretty normal. Do you live in a particularly moist
environment? I would pull the BB once a year and check things out.
My daughter is still riding her brothers first racing bike - a nice
Bianchi purchased in 198
You're going to love this bike, because it loves to climb, scream down
hills, and has impeccable manners.
Nice build. You can use the Bleriot for all the rough and practical
stuff but this one's just for the joy of it.
Welcome to the Rambouillet club!
michael
On Oct 7, 1:11 pm, Johnny Alien wr
I certainly wouldn't dispute Grant's observation that there are times
when we need to compromise for the sake of economy, but when you don't
have to, don't.
This summer I converted my Ram to a CD with an 11-28 cassette and then
put the new Shimano 6700RD on there. It replaced a mid-range Centaur
"What you identify with is all to do with content; whereas the
unconscious compulsion to identify is structural. It is one of the
most basic ways in which the egoic mind operates.
Paradoxically, what keeps the so called consumer society going
is the fact that trying to find yourself through
Yes. When I use the parks chain cleaner that I have I always use
mineral spirits. That's what works best.Mineral spirits will
evaporate off of the chain, whereas all other cleaners need to be
washed off, otherwise they will be removing the new lube too. So how
do you wash a chain in soap and
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> > Yes. When I use the parks chain cleaner that I have I always use
> > mineral spirits. That's what works best. Mineral spirits will
> > evaporate off of the chain, whereas all other cleaners need to be
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Excellent!
Michael
On Oct 25, 5:05 pm, frank_a wrote:
> I got it last week, well worth the wait. I've owned or own a
> Quickbeam, a couple of Atlantis', a Saluki, a (Waterford) Rivendell
> Road and an A. Homer Hilsen.
> I told Grant what worked for me and what didn't, here's what he came
> up w
Nice Bike! I have had my eye out for a good used 64cm Atlantis for a
while. For straight up touring and commuting it's hard to beat the
Atlantis.
Michael
On Oct 27, 3:37 pm, Rene Sterental wrote:
> Here is the first set of photos from my new Atlantis that replaced the
> Bombadil.http://tinyurl
I've been riding for 30+ years and the Rambouillet is the best road
bike I have ever ridden. I'm glad to see the DT shifters on your
bike. For the kind of joy riding the Rambouillet was designed for DT
shifters make a lot of sense. It's like a Jaguar, a marriage of laid
back and all the speed a
First let me apologize up front because I am posting this to a couple
of lists.
My wife and I have rarely done winter vacations but this year we are
dreaming of. sun, surf and fun.
So far Belize, Barbados, Puerto Rico, and Cuba have bubbled up in
conversation. My B'day gift was Lonely Planet
I use silver shifters and 9 speed. I have been very happy with it. I
tried using an inexpensive sram cassette and chain and was very, very
unhappy with it. When I returned to the good Ultegra cassette and
conex 908 chain I returned to excellent shifting. I use Dura Ace
indexed bar ends and a 9
I'm remembering a Bicycle Quarterly wind tunnel test which concluded
that front fenders reduced drag slightly, and rear fenders increased
drag slightly. Maybe it's the years not the fenders that are slowing
us down?
The only disadvantages I have found with fenders are that many bike
racks do not
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