Joe, your link does not open for me, michael
On Nov 3, 6:15 pm, Joe Bartoe wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> A while back, I put a bunch o' stuff on sale that was supposed to go toward
> a new adventure and I have finally gotten everything up and running so I'm
> ready to announce it.
>
> Please, stop
I believe the OP was talking about the northeast corridor. Hearing
about opportunities on the west coast, just leaves the rest of us
wondering why not us too. For almost decade, my daughter lived in DC
and traveled home to VT regularly. Unfortunately, she could not bring
her bike - boxed or rol
My condolences Patrick. An epiphany is an experience of the divine.
As much as I enjoy my Rambouillet, I wish you better luck next time.
I suggest you head up toward Abique and sit quietly for four or five
hours. I've done that and found it truly transformational.
blessings,
michael
On Nov 5, 1
I am retiring on Dec. 3rd, and people keep asking me, "What are you
going to DO?" I tell them, "Nothing, and I won't even start before
10:30."
Actually, I'm in a quandary about my winter project. I have a 1984
Trek 620 Touring bike and I love the way it rides, but it maxis out at
32mm tires, wit
After 30 years of riding we jumped into a 26" wheeled touring tandem
this year.
http://gallery.me.com/mhechmer#100076
So far the only downside has been that my wife almost never wants to
ride her single any more.
We went custom Bilenky, because we wanted the S&S couplers and
Bilenkey's custom pri
A nice used, medium sized, Ti Tandem popped up on the tan...@hobbes
list this morning. In addition to the good advice about handling, I
would add that you will want more stand over for the pilot than you
probably have on your single, especially if you bought it from Grant.
On a tandem the pilot mu
1, 8:12 am, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 7:30 AM, MichaelH wrote:
> > A nice used, medium sized, Ti Tandem popped up on the tan...@hobbes
> > list this morning. In addition to the good advice about handling, I
> > would add that you will want more stand over
I rode cup and cone hubs for 30 years and know that a good set is
relatively easy to maintain and with regular overhauls will last a
very, very long time. But since I live two miles down a dirt road and
ride a lot of muddy roads, I got tired of maintenance work. PW &
White hubs have better seals
Depends on what you mean by winter! I use a pair of Smartwool
"Springgloves", which have a leather palm, until temps go down to
about 30 degrees. After that I add a thin pair of Smartwool glove
liners, which gets me down just below 20. After that I move to liners
and lobster claws.
Michael
On
Is there a dictionary somewhere, for when ILIC?
(I'm lost in cyberspace)
Michael
On Jan 14, 8:11 pm, EricP wrote:
> You know, like writing out sixfiftybee, or sevenhundredsee. Even
> beeseventeen.
>
> Some of it seems to be standard internet shorthand. Personally find
> this happens a lot less
Count me amongst the confused. Hunqapillier? What? A replacement
for the Atlantis? I didn't think the Atlantis needed a replacement.
I don't own one, but if I wanted a classic, straight up touring bike
to head out on a self supported adventure, I can't think of any other
bike I would put ahead
Eric,
Thanks for the question; I'd be glad to explain.
I can only assume that "public" land owners aren't paying as close
attention as I am.
For me, this process begins with bikers riding across fragile paths.
It is followed by mid night snowmobilers heading to the next bar and
then moves to four
Jim, I'm sorry to hear about your accident. In addition to being in a
lot of pain and having your life turned upside down, I'm sure it was,
or maybe still is, pretty scary. It certainly would be to me.
It's hard to breath with broken ribs, so I wont say take a deep
breath, but do count to ten, a
I have carried a fair amount of weight in my Nelson LF on my
Rambouillet. It only seems to affect the handling when standing up.
The advantage of the Carradice, or other large saddle bag, is that it
keeps the load above the fender. Panniers (I prefer Arkels) keep the
load lower and ride better, b
I have a Mark's Mini Rack and an Acorn bag on my Rambouillet. Works
great.
Michael
On Jan 24, 10:50 pm, Esteban wrote:
> The Acorn bag needs a front rack, which the Ram doesn't have braze-ons
> for.
>
> Riv is coming out with a Sackville rando bag that mounts to the
> h'bars. It's been briefly
I mount a pair of dinotte led lights to the front of a marks mini
Rack. This works pretty well. It's lower and more forward than the
bars and is in front of the bag. It's a simple rig. I took an old HB,
in my case an odd width cinelli, and cut out the middle section. I
stuck cork in the end and
I take the lazy man's out. I avoid riding when the temps are just
above freezing - just too much snow, salt and slush to battle with.
At 10 - 20 degrees I can ride with much less muck. A couple of years
ago I rode to work with temps in the mid thirties. By the time I
arrived, the bike, right dow
When the Homer was brand new I contacted Grant about a bike with canti
studs, a fender mount in the crown and painted orange. He quoted me
$2400, which was more than I could afford. I discovered the Ebisu All
Purpose frame had all of that, with only slightly reduced fender
clearance (35+ fenders)
Why 46/34 rather than 48/34? If you lay out the ratios in a chart,
you will quickly se that the 48/34 has more consistent jumps between
gears with a simpler shifting pattern. If you don't know how to lay
this out, I can help you. A difference of 10 between rings
consistently yields a single step
Since the Riv geometry chart is uncharacteristically vague on this
point, can anyone tell me the max tire width, with fenders, for this
frame?
Michael
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I rode knobbies for one winter and wasn't happy with them. The next
year I bought some Avocet 38MM Cross tires with a deep, inverted tread
pattern. I found I had much better performance on the road, much less
rolling resistance, and maybe 90% of the performance on snow pack.
Not sure what I'll do
After you have had a chance to us them some more, I would be
interested in hearing how you like the brakes. They look like a good
design, but the price looks to good to be true.
Michael
On Feb 15, 3:46 pm, neurodrum wrote:
> happy NBD to me :) just unpacked my first Rivendell, an orange Sam i
Wierd, indeed. I absolutely love my (49s) Keen Commuters and never
experienced any tightness in the toes, even though I have hammer toes.
Michael
On Feb 19, 1:59 am, cyclotourist wrote:
> Weird update: I've been wearing them around the house, and without socks
> they fit. But with socks (Sma
Thanks for all the wonderful photo. I was smitten by Jan Hein's
tandem. I have a Bilenkey custom tandem that will look remarkably
similar. Looks like Jan has 650B wheels and I went with 26". Ours
will have S&S couplers, a custom (& Marks rack) in English Racing
Green. It's being built up now;
This "saddle" picture was linked from the tandem list. The ultimate
light weight saddle!
http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/north-american-handmade-bicycle-show-2010-part-two/108120
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I don't think the biggest issue is how it will shift. After all
triple fronts are designed for a 22 tooth difference. Rather the
shifting pattern gets very awkward when you go from 14 to 16. At 14
the next gear is typically two cogs away. At 16 your in no mans land,
and at 18 and above the next
I believe the Davinci, a very nice triple, is listed at a modest 158
Q, and the design allows for a very short bb, which makes it easy to
move between a dbl & triple. BTW, they are made by White right here
in the US, or at least in Ca. Not cheap, but less than TA.
Michael
On Mar 6, 4:33 pm, cycl
I too need/want a new fork, but not because I currently ride with a
CF.
But before I go there... I just want to add that I used to ride with
tt pumps and found I would regularly bounce them loose. I added
velcro pump holders and never had another problem. If I return to
full size pumps I would d
I had the shimano Br 550 cantis and found I could control the squeal,
but setup was aweful and stopping power very poor. After a near death
experience, compliments of shimano, I bought the Neo Retros and have
loved everything about them. I no longer think about buying any other
brand of brake for
I'm afraid I "missed" this announcement and don't see any new dbls on
the web site, although I've long wished Riv offered a good double and
a better triple. I have this cospea, purchased from Jitensha
http://www.jitensha.com/eng/cospeacrnk_e.html. Which is a similar to,
but understated compared t
Again the Davinci Crank has a Q of 158, has interchangeable spiders,
weighs 400 grams, is a high polish silver, is made in America, is very
stiff, is $100 less than TA. Or one might consider the White VBC
crank, which has a Q of 137, and, as a double, can be configured all
the way down to a 24 i
I don't think 35s will fit with those fenders; 32's probably, but 28s
are what there made for.
Here's mine http://gallery.me.com/mhechmer#100034&view=null&bgcolor=black&sel=8
The Ram/Rom w was really designed for 28-32 mm tires as a brevet
bike. Trying to push it beyond that is not its strengt
> the mid-reach Shimanos that came with the bike?
>
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/4201936293/
>
> Esteban
> San Diego, Calif.
>
> On Mar 15, 5:28 pm, MichaelH wrote:
>
>
>
> > I don't think 35s will fit with those fenders; 32's
Thanks for the heads up, I've been thinking of treating my '03
Rambouillet to some new clothes - brakes and crank. I've been waiting
for these.
Michael
On Mar 26, 10:52 am, Marty wrote:
> Very nice option for many builds. Fits 45mm fenders with no brake arm
> interference!
>
> http://www.paulco
I'm still perplexed by waterford. When the AHH was new, and being
built exclusively by Waterford, I tried to order one with canti studs
and a crown braze-on to screw a metal fender into, and the quote for
that was also $500. That's how I ended up with the Ebisu All
Purpose. Anyway, I'm sure thes
A while back I asked about a front mounted carrier for my wife's 11
lb. mini dachsund, Sam. Someone pointed me to the baskets coming out
of Basil. Does anyone else have experience or a suggestion?
Michael
Westford, Vt
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Given that it is Spring, at least in most of the country, and rainy,
I would especially point to this sentence, near the end of the post.
"In really wet conditions, you should try to avoid trails, anyway,
because riding a bike (or a horse, or hiking) on muddy trails damages
them more."
As a land
I have no problem with this. I run an Acorn bag on a mark's rack and
simply route the cable under the front rack. It's so simple I don't
know why some people say otherwise. Now, with Shimano brifters,
bigger problem.
Michael
On Mar 30, 11:21 pm, LF wrote:
> I'm upgrading a 61cm Riv Custom fro
I have been idly thinking about looking for a used Atlantis frame to
build up. When I look at the Riv web site I know longer have a link
to the pdf geometry chart, and the Atlantis page only lists sizes up
to 61. Didn't they once make a 64, and if so, when did they stop?
Michael
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Michael
On Apr 3, 7:35 am, MichaelH wrote:
> I have no problem with this. I run an Acorn bag on a mark's rack and
> simply route the cable under the front rack. It's so simple I don't
> know why some people say otherwise. Now, with Shima
All winter long I kept reading about bikes; until I was convinced I
must need a new one - something lighter, faster, or something with
bigger tires, maybe 650B, or S&S couplers... Then Spring came and I
got out the "old" bikes and really started riding. Wow, this is
great; I don't need a new bike
Beautiful, Darin. I really like seeing a beautiful classic put
together with good, affordable parts.
Happy trails,
michael
On Apr 20, 3:08 pm, "Darin G." wrote:
> My Sam Hillborne is complete with all accessories
>
> http://gallery.me.com/dbgoff#18
>
> Frameset: Rivendell Sam Hillborn
Between my wife and I, we have four bikes with silver shifters, two DT
and two BE. The DT shifters can be set with a very light touch and
hold that position without any loosening and skipping. However the
two BE need to be tightened down to a point where the shifting is much
stiffer, and sill I f
To answer two questions at once. Indexed shifting a triple is more
trouble than its worth. It will need more adjustments and offer less
trim finesse. So, skip the indexing and the ramped rings. I run
friction shifters and good, but no name LBS silver unpinned
rings( 48/34/26) on a DaVinci trip
t understand why. I end up tightening the DT silver
> > shifters during most rides.
>
> > Angus
>
> > On Apr 21, 9:07 am, MichaelH wrote:
>
> > > Between my wife and I, we have four bikes with silver shifters, two DT
> > > and two BE. The DT shifters c
If I remember the history... The 6 speed spacing was thought of as
"standard", although it was narrower than the 5 speed it replace.
When 7 speed came out it was "narrow", and is identical to nine
speed. I use the same chains today on my wife's 7 speed freewheel as
I do on my 9 speed cassette. I
I keep hearing about this slamming knee into BE shifters, but it has
never happened to me. I once skidded into the back end of a pickup,
which made a totally unnecessary panic stop on a bridge, and I
slammed my knee into the bar. I only have about 10,000 miles of
experience with them,(mostly com
Scott, this is great.
I stared riding with my son on his first "10 speed" when he was ten.
It was one of the best decisions I ever made as a parent.
First, I found that as my son and daughter moved through puberty and
the tough teenage years, cycling helped keep the lines of
communication open.
I (quite literally) owe my life to my neo-retros; that's why I speced
the racers on my new tandem and will convert my Rambouillet to Racer
Ms, as soon as I get the scratch. Growing old stinks, but it still
beats the alternative.
Michael
On Apr 26, 2:01 am, paul wrote:
> These brakes work with 45
Well that's a pretty heavy rim & tire combo. Remember it is the
wheels you have to accelerate, so weight taken off there will yield
the most benefit. I'd consider a second set of wheels. If you can
afford it White Hubs, Open Pro rims, 32 spokes with some Michelin 25mm
tires. That will help you
Steve, your experience is not unusual. For the past 13 years I have
been a chaplain at a major medical center and have witnessed many,
many crises situations. Unlike what you might see on TV the success
rate for CPR is very low. Outside of a hospital, the survival rate,
long term, is about 2%.
Did you lower the front derailleur when you made the change? The ring
shape between a 50 and a 46 isn't that much different but it is
important to drop the front derailleur down as close as possible
without hitting the chainstay.
Michael
On Apr 22, 9:13 pm, amoll68 wrote:
> I'm not sure why, ex
I did the same thing on a nail hole in a pasella, except I only used
duct tape; it worked fine. After all you are only trying to keep the
slit from spreading; not hold air like a tube.
Michael
On Apr 30, 7:51 am, Michael Shaljian wrote:
> I should have stated more clearly that I actually put the
I have a custom, full campy Marinoni, with championship racing
stripes, from back in the days when that actually meant something.
But my Ramboulliet will see your Rodeo, uphill and down, and raise
you 2 kilometers.
blessings,
Michael
On May 1, 7:27 pm, Anne Paulson wrote:
> Today I picked up my
I would think that with a new set up re-tensioning the cables would be
a first step, and I don't think it could hurt to tighten the set
screws a quarter turn and see if it still shifts successfully. The
screws could certainly have moved, especially bouncing around on bad,
urban roads. I certainly
Me too. I can't think of any reason to put a double top tube on a
road bike, and even on a mt. bike it is overkill for all but the most
extreme users. I wouldn't consider buying a bike with a double top
tube. How many failures has Grant experienced with the top tubes on
the Atlantis - Rambouille
mbadil, so I'll set up the Sam lighter,
> more like a road bike so it wont need the stiffening, as you pointed
> out.
>
> On May 5, 11:29 am, MichaelH wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Me too. I can't think of any reason to put a double top tube on a
> > road bike
Not a californian, so have limited experience, but recently (April)
drove the coastal route from our sons home in SF to Ft Bragg.
Here's the pluses: we found Ft Bragg to be a delightful town. We
stayed at a very nice and affordale B&B, the Atrium, and really
enjoyed visiting the Medicino Coasta
Sorry to hear this news. And to make matters worse it seems like the
worst possible time of year for a break. You'll also be running
around taking care of her and other extra duties. When I came home
after foot surgery last year my wife said I could have three wishes.
I said, thanks, can I have
Isn't that a pretty bike! The diagonal tube not only strengths this
big guy, but makes it look more proportional. The stack height
transitions nicely between the head tube and the stem. The
alternative would be either a much longer and heavier head tube or a
very high stem.
Unfortunately, for t
I have used the Neo- Retros for a few years now - no squeals, very
easy set up & adjustment when needed, which is rare. Great stopping
power and modulation. I have the studded Racers on a brand new tandem
with 26" wheels. Pretty new (Pictures coming soon) but my first
impression is very positive
Yes, this is an important point. My wife's 1983 Sequoia frame has
horizontal dropouts, so I needed to leave a decent gap to get the
wheel on and off. Unfortunately, she once kicked up a pine cone that
fit into that gap and shattered the fender. So, if you have vertical
dropouts by all means do c
OK, the Riv content here is limited to a few parts and philosophy.
Forgive the double postings, but wanted to share.
Jim, I'll send something for the Cyclofiend site soon.
After 30 years of riding together we splurged big on our first
tandem. It's a good thing we took some pictures right away b
Have you got some pics for us?
Michael
On May 14, 12:39 pm, akesl...@pacific.net wrote:
> A friend gave me for the cost of shipping this old bike that had been
> given to him and it sat under his deck outside for three years. It was a
> mess in terms of dirt and grease and things growing up throu
Jim, I have read your posts, and back tracked to some of your earlier
comments with a sense of both confusion and disappointment. It seems
like a very difficult line to draw. Why would Paul thumbies be
acceptable, because Riv sells them and a question about Paul's Neo
Retro's be unacceptable beca
Rivendell list the AHH clearance as 38mm with fenders, but is that
actual, or just for a tire labeled 38 mm, which is more likely 35
actual?
Michael
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On May 15, 1:34 pm, jamison brosseau
wrote:
> I have marathon supremes which measure out at 37, and they fit fine
> beneath fenders.
>
> On May 15, 12:25 pm, MichaelH wrote:
>
> > Rivendell list the AHH clearance as 38mm with fenders, but is that
> > actual,
Thanks, Mike. BTW, I have the Marathon Racer on my tandem and it is
labeled 1.6 (40mm) but is actually 1.5 (38MM)
Anyway, I'm going to proceed on the assumption that I can get a 37 in
and probably a 38.
Michael
On May 15, 2:06 pm, Mike wrote:
> I've run Panaracer T-Serves 700x35 with 45mm SKS f
OK Tarik, I'll bite, whats a Dingle cog?
Michael, an old guy who never rode a fixie
On May 17, 6:23 pm, tarik saleh wrote:
> Yeah, I have a completely non-riv dumb project that would be enhanced
> greatly by a White iNdustried Dingle cog. I normally would not ask
> here, but last time I was look
ent. I'd love to see it with beausage also.
>
> How'd you like the brakes?
>
> On May 14, 10:41 am, MichaelH wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > OK, the Riv content here is limited to a few parts and philosophy.
> > Forgive the double postings, but wanted
Jim, thanks for all you do.
One additional suggestion, "silverbacks", as you called them, can have
an especial influence in setting a positive tone as well as
relevance. Any of us can email an individual privately when we think
they have crossed a line and need guidance.
Michael
On May 22, 4:17
Gorgeous. Don't forget to send some photos to the cyclofiend
collection. I have a been riding for 35 years and my blue
Rambouillet is my all time favorite bike. It just has excellent road
manners - climbs well, is rock solid on high speed descents, and
comfortable for all day riding. I have lo
Yes, the post makes sense, at least to me.
I am currently in the process of converting my Rambouillet from a
triple to a double. I ride on a lot of dirt roads, rain or shine, and
am tired of the extra effort to clean a triple, especially one with a
hidden bolt. Besides I just plain feel like a c
dbl with a 28 or 30 ring, White sounds like the best
choice; if you can live with a 34, the Alpina from VO saves quite a
bit of green, but the Davinci gives you an easy path to a triple if
you ever want to convert.
Michael
On May 29, 10:54 am, MichaelH wrote:
> Yes, the post makes sense,
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Michael
On May 29, 1:47 pm, bfd wrote:
> On May 29, 8:29 am, MichaelH wrote:
>
> > I just took a look at new prices for compact doubles. TAlpina $170; Cospea
> > $280 or 330 depending on whether you choose Sugino or TA rings.
>
> The question I have
This is indeed a workable solution, and I have tried it myself. Riv.
sells the chainguards. It still left me with the need to disassemble
the entire crank every time it needed to be cleaned, and it's not the
best looking set up in the world.
Michael
On May 29, 3:09 pm, charlie wrote:
> Just us
Harris Cycles in Newton, of course, and Belmont Bicycle Works is a
large shop with lots of good stuff and pretty good service. Either
shop could sell you the very good local cycling map. I'm just a
tourist there, but it is much easier to get around by bike than car.
Michael
On May 29, 10:29 pm,
It never turns out to be that simple for me. I recently had to adjust
the Shimano BE indexing on my new tandem. It would either not shift
smoothly in the 1-2 position, or the 8-9 position. It took an hour
and a half of fiddling to finally get everything right. One issue,
for those of us who do
I don't have any problems setting up derailleurs and friction systems,
just the indexing. Steve's remark about turning into the direction
that is not working is helpful. I can probably even remember that.
Michael
On Jun 3, 10:54 am, Gino Zahnd wrote:
> Just learn how to index 'em yourself. It's
Say what! The first, last, and only time I left a link to Bikesnob on
this site I got publicly flamed. None the less, I wish well him well.
michael
On Jun 7, 4:06 pm, manueljohnacosta
wrote:
> Eben Weiss book is on sale at Rivendell! Not bad of a book, I do say
> so myself. Good quick read, gla
I'm a bit confused by your question. I don't understand where the
pinch point is? Is it between the brake and fender, or between the
tire and the fender? I have had better success with single pull
brakes, which sit a bit higher than modern dual pull and therefore
leave a bit more fender room.
I don't run a single speed, so maybe my thoughts are not relevant. I
am also aware of Grant's point of view - a chain is just a chain.
But, my experience is different. I have tried Shimano, SRAM and
Connex chains and have found that the connex are worth the $35 I pay
for them. I get the stainles
This conversation reminds me of the time I was bitten by a dog while
riding. The town insisted I get my tetanus booster updated, so I went
to the dr. He took out what looked to me like an enormous needle, so
before he stuck me with it I said, wait a minute what are my chances
of getting tetanus f
in...@his.com wrote:
> Quoting MichaelH :
>
>
>
>
>
> > I don't run a single speed, so maybe my thoughts are not relevant. I
> > am also aware of Grant's point of view - a chain is just a chain.
> > But, my experience is different. I have tried Shimano, SRAM a
Nice Bike.
I'm in the process of reconfiguring my 2003 Ram into more of a go fast
bike and to distinguish it more from my commuter. I'm not ready to
give up my Honjos or my mini front rack but have put the White VBC
double crank and a set of 32 spoke White/Open Pro wheels. My son gave
me a pair
You can also consider mounting a light. I put an old section of
cinelli HB and mount my Dinotte lights to it.
http://gallery.me.com/mhechmer#100029/IMG_1471
We can never be too visible out there.
michael
On Jun 9, 6:20 pm, "dos.ruedas" wrote:
> I recently ordered a Mini-Front rack and as I se
o.
I think of chains and cables as general wear items and like to start
each season with new brake cables and a new or at least newish chain.
Michael
On Jun 9, 10:50 am, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Wed, 2010-06-09 at 07:34 -0700, MichaelH wrote:
> > I clean the chain every couple of hundred
If you are talking about a plastic fender - SKS, Bertoud, etc - a 45
will cover a Jack Brown and will, just barely, fit under shimano
sidepulls. However, a 45 in a metal fender probably will not. Steel
and Al fenders both have rolled metal lips on them that take up about
4 mm of space on either
Franklyn, I'll take the cassette and rear derailleur, if they are
still available
Michael
Westford, VT
On Jun 16, 4:23 pm, franklyn wrote:
> hi, folks,
>
> I have a few parts available for sale.
>
> - Campagnolo Mirage 9-speed shifters. Good conditions, I bought it a
> month ago thinking that I w
Interesting, I bought an Ebisu All Purpose as a lower cost, canti
ready, orange, better fender-mount alternative to the AHH. I hadn't
thought of the equation in the other direction.
michael
On Jun 17, 12:55 pm, Esteban wrote:
> I was inspired by this discussion to find an Ebisu-esque photo of
Nope, my wife got a pair and loved them. She was very disappointed
that they were no longer available.
Michael
>
> I wish I had even one more pair of them. I'm sure Rivendell won't
> carry them again, though. I may be the only person who ever ordered
> them not on sale.
>
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> -- Anne Paulson
I can confirm this. I have replaced 105 derailleurs with campy CD on
both doubles (48/34) & (44/30) & a triple (48/34/26) and have gotten
significantly improved shifting. The campy feels a little slow on the
tandem(50/36/24) but there is a lot more stress on the chain with a
tandem.
Michael
On
After five years my Rambouillet is getting a makeover. First change
was swapping out the Sugino triple for the White double with 44/30
rings and switching to an 11-28 SRAM cassette. I have always had
great shifting with the silver shifters and ultegra cassettes. With
the Shimano I often shift acr
engage the ramps on the cogs too soon and shift early.
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> —Eric N
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> On Jun 28, 2010, at 6:55 AM, MichaelH wrote:
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> > After five years my Rambouillet is getting a makeover. First change
> > was swapping out the Sugino triple for the White double with 44
Clearly the bike got around, but there's no evidence you ever left the
driveway! Just kidding. Congratulations. I haven't done a century
in a couple of years, but I can still remember the sense of
accomplishment, fatigue, and leg cramps the next night. Take a couple
of days off the bike, eat lo
I don't think it was the crash that did in LA. He was a victim of his
own ego. We all do this to ourselves and I'm not aware of any 100%
full proof solution but I have learned that when I'm in touch with my
soul I have a better chance of warding off ego driven foolishness.
michael
rode my Rambou
I wouldn't hold my breath about Riv producing a stock tandem. Having
just bought a custom tandem from Steven Bilenkey, my research showed
that the cost of a good stock tandem, eg., Co-Motion & Santana, is
almost as much as a custom tandem, and when you throw in S&S couplers,
a "hi volume" custom p
Larry, I couldn't get your link to open.
I agree with David about Santana & CoMotion tire limits, but they do
make 26" versions that have better clearances. The people who think
singles should have 23s also think doubles should have 28s. But why
would you want to put 300+ lbs on two 28mm tires?
These ideas only make sense in the nether regions of the soul. Good
luck. I would suggest posting your request in Adventure Cycling
Association magazine.
Sometimes I imagine myself cycling in places like South Africa, or
Belize... so I can relate to your dream.
michael
in the netherlands of Wes
I'm curious about this. I ride drob bars exclusively, and love the
noodles. I can understand someone finding the hand position of a
particular bar more to their liking, but one thing that never comes up
in these discussions is the relationship between bar comfort and seat
comfort. I ride with an
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