Yes I can attest to the speed of the 38mm Schwalbe M Racer, I was very
impressed. I've sold my Hillborne that had them, but I 'd like to pick
up the 30 or 35's for either my Ram or Coho Randonneuse in the
future. The Schwalbe M Supreme came out with much rolling resistance
than I thought it would?
at shows some of the tire performance testing being used
> by the Cervelo Team:
> http://www.bikeradar.com/Road/news/article/cervelo-testteam-get-testi...
>
> Jim Cloud
> Tucson, AZ
>
> On Feb 3, 4:45 pm, Michael_S wrote:
>
>
>
> > Not that this will change anyth
You must be rollin" in bikes to have a Nobilette built commuter! the
blue looks especially nice against the brown.
So you'll have a commuter, brevet bike, travel bike, single speed,
and your Kogswell. what about a racked camper or all-rounder? Or an
off road dedicated machine?
I'm guessing there
Some of us are allergic to Shimano so Campy and SRAM ( old Suntour
stuff too) is just great!
I had the Paul Touring model on my Hillborne and they worked
fabulous.
~Mike
On Feb 7, 11:22 am, MichaelH wrote:
> As much as I love Paul's brakes, I don't have any need right now. Can
> you send us a l
the Ram is fairly dusty still (from all the dirt trails) but I will be
there BaE @ 1000am ( earlier no doubt). Nice to have a bail out
option in case the body doesn't perform as expected too. That week in
the Yucatan didn't help my training regimen nor did the cold I picked
up down there.
~Mike
O
I am converting an older British Tourer to 650B. I need to have some
wheels built and was wondering about spoke count. I know on 700c that
36 spokes is preferred ( I know some even like 40+). Anyone out there
tour on 650B 32 spoke wheels? I am planning on Dyad rims and I weigh
188 and don't plan
go for my 220 lb self in the 700C, but if
> I were in need of some 650b wheels for myself I would duplicate the
> set I built for her in a heartbeat.
>
> Rob
>
> On Feb 8, 7:15 am, Michael_S wrote:
>
>
>
> > I am converting an older British Tourer to 650B. I need to
Interesting story. Where do thse people come up with this?
~Mike
On Feb 9, 6:40 am, karpowicz wrote:
> http://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/2139679895.html
>
> Saw this ad. Hmmm.
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ah...my eyes! I had to look at aluminum!!!
With so many variables, so many assumptions, it is pure bliss when you
can get the right frame for you. But you have to ride a bunch of frogs
before you find the right one.
~Mike
On Feb 10, 10:07 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> My fave: http://farm4.st
it's very cute. Luckily it only comes in smaller sizes. ;~)
~Mike
On Feb 12, 6:29 am, Montclair BobbyB
wrote:
> That's pretty cool, but all I can say is thank God I have enough space
> to keep a full-size bike...
>
> On Feb 12, 9:01 am, Mike wrote:
>
>
>
> > This seems somewhat Riv related give
oh yeah. maybe if we lived somewhere down south... Like San Diego.
~Mike
On Feb 13, 7:27 am, cyclotourist wrote:
> Maybe it could become the official theme-song for the Rambouillet owners of
> the world!
>
> On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 5:28 AM, jim phillips wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Ha Ha Ha!! Nice!!
>
-Jim W.
>
> > > > > -Original Message-
> > > > > >From: doug peterson
> > > > > >Sent: Feb 8, 2011 2:48 PM
> > > > > >To: RBW Owners Bunch
> > > > > >Subject: [RBW] Re: SoCal Riv Ride - Feb 12 in
Eric, you need to learn to slow down and relax!
and Rob, that's one of my favorite road loops ( 'cept for that Freeway
section)
~Mike
On Feb 13, 5:41 pm, rperks wrote:
> I turned the volume down and let the Benny Hill music loop around in
> my head.
>
> The weather looks like it was good on the
s, Dustin!
>
> > > Esteban
> > > San Diego, Calif.
>
> > > On Feb 13, 7:55 pm, doug peterson wrote:
> > > > Some of the most interesting "roads" aren't paved. And we saw some
> > > > pretty interesting stuff yesterday!
>
>
ting the
> 8th.http://www.sandiegocustombicycleshow.com/Hopefully some folks will be
> going out to that.
>
> On Feb 15, 11:38 am, John Speare wrote:
>
>
>
> > On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 7:18 AM, Michael_S
> > wrote:
> > > April will be warmer and depending on
To me it comes down to the purpose of my ride. Commuting/training
solo ... weight doesn't matter. A fun day out riding with friends.. it
matters just enough that I can stay comfortably with the group.
I certainly don't worry about butted or straight gauge spokes but an
extra 10 lbs on the bike make
Has anyone seen the new Paul Jono freewheel hub? MUSA and pretty
clever and not even that pricey.
http://www.paulcomp.com/jonohub.html
With IRD making Freewheels again it is a workable alternate to the
10-11 speed world.
I just love the new/old technology!
~Mike
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I could never understand why you would put the stronger brake ( neo-
retro) on the front. I know the rear installation sometimes has
clearance problems but that is where you need the greater braking
force closer to the center of gravity of bike/rider. Couple that
with fork flex and the other asso
e easy to lift the rear
> wheel off the ground by using the front brake.
>
> Angus
>
> On Feb 19, 6:33 pm, Michael_S wrote:
>
>
>
> > I could never understand why you would put the stronger brake ( neo-
> > retro) on the front. I know the rear installation s
Nice pictures Manny. Like the one of the Simpleone too. I'm waiting
to see the Green in person before I make a decision on ordering one.
~Mike
On Feb 19, 10:25 pm, manueljohnacosta
wrote:
> After missing the AID's training ride due to BART delays, Will and I
> decided that the snow at the top o
Bill, you certainly like to blaze your own trail color wise. Looks
like a sturdy rig for some touring for sure.
I picked up a pair of those SRAM levers too and the Bordeaux Gold
Hudz as well. They seem to have a very nice feel to me size wise.
~Mike
On Feb 20, 4:26 pm, William wrote:
> I'd be
Looks nice Bill. I've made a bunch of money the same way. Of course
I've spent it all and then some on new stuff and some EBAY buys that
will go in storage for future projects. What size tires are you
running on that bike? And probably no room for fenders?
~Mike
On Feb 21, 12:16 pm, William wr
sounds like me too. I had a full suspension Titus, a custom Curtlo
with all the carbon gadgets and a new tig welded cross bike on order.
Started reading the Rivendell site and Cyclofiend sites and the more I
read the more this appealed to my sense of what riding should be. Got
rid of the Titus, pic
Isn't the IRD front derailleur designed to work with compact double
cranksets? That may be the issue. You probably should get a front
derailleur designed for a triple.
I'm building my new Hillborne with a NOS Suntour XC pro front
derailleur but I'm still awaiting my new Paul canti's so I haven't r
Wow, that is nice! Looks like a carbon copy of the Romulus... that
will certainly sell if they get the fork and tubing right.
I've had a Reynolds 631 Soma Double Cross for 4 years and it rides
really well... just missing some nice lugs.
must be caused by that hip San Francisco bike vibe!
--
Yo
The older Somas were made with Reynolds 631 ( I have a 2007 Double
Cross) but they switched to Tange (in 2009 I believe).
And the rumor is that the same shop in Taiwan ( Maxway) builds both
the Soma's and the Hillborne right now.
So this sort of thing seems fairly easy to do on paper. In reality
quite a bit of info in that new post... a new decade, the global
economy has changed the way many business's are run and Rivendell is
no exception. One thing he did not mention is the Soma-Riv joint
projects. I think we are all curious about what that collaboration
will bring to the table. But chan
> On Jan 9, 10:09 pm, Michael_S wrote:
>
>
>
> > quite a bit of info in that new post... a new decade, the global
> > economy has changed the way many business's are run and Rivendell is
> > no exception. One thing he did not mention is the Soma-Riv joint
My vote is for the slacker seatpost ... 71.5d works great for me and
brooks saddles.
Kinda cool that GP is going to re-lable and sell as a Rivendell. I
guess they call that good marketing. As much as I love that Romulus
blue others may prefer a sage green or orange ( hint, hint)
I think the exp
looks like these bikes have a different fork crown than the prior
canti models. nice looking bike , that orange is just right ( I have
one)... and I agree those cranksets are not my preference.
~Mike~
On Jul 29, 7:08 am, Peter Pesce wrote:
> Great! Now I don't have to post pics of MY bike!
>
>
I was just thinkin'... these bikes would look very cool with that new
Gran Compe centerpull brakeset from VO!
~Mike~
On Jul 29, 7:18 am, Michael_S wrote:
> looks like these bikes have a different fork crown than the prior
> canti models. nice looking bike , that orange is just rig
Also on the Amtrak Surfliner which runs from San Diego to the Central
Coast you can hang your bike in the baggage car w/o boxing.
and Manny... that is a relly nice story and trip! I see you made to
Station Tavern.. the food and beer there is great.
~Mike~
On Jul 30, 10:02 am, Eric Norris wrote:
I've been looking at that Train to get up to the Oakland..I thought
you had to box your bike on the Coast Starlight?
Then you could just hop on the BART to get to the city. Then my plan
would be to ride back home. I just need to coerce someone in to going
with me.
~Mike~
On Jul 31, 10:55 am, Ann
While I agree with Joel that that saddle seems over priced... I also
realize EBAY and Craiglist have no restirctions on what you can charge
and whether that amount is realistic or not.
I've sold some used items that went for more than new and I actually
emailed the winner and made sure they unders
I think you are referring to the new Sugino Mighty Tour? Very nice
but a little pricey.
http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=10478¤cy=USD
~Mike~
On Aug 2, 11:06 am, reynoldslugs wrote:
> There was a posting a couple weeks ago about a new crankset from
> Sugino
I think I'm waiting for the VO copy of the TA Pro 5 crankset.
Supposed to take a 28 or 30 small chain ring. and hopefully under $200
smackers.
That fancy smancy Sugino crankset uses an external BB... not something
I would want.
~Mike~
On Aug 2, 2:48 pm, bfd wrote:
> On Aug 2, 11:42 am, Willia
Works for me... I prefer the 175's. I feel like I climb better with a
longer crankarm. I'm a little concerned about Q factor though. I
prefer something a little wider.
~Mike~
On Aug 2, 4:33 pm, pruckelshaus wrote:
> I agree completely. No 172.5 makes it a non-starter for me, otherwise
> I would
I just bought used/clean silver S-works 94 bcd crankarms for $28 on
EBAY. I figure I can put on some nice chainrings for $70 and have a
46-30 double for a lot less. ( at least that's my plan... I'll see how
it comes out.)
There is also the Davinci for about $220, but they are hard to get.
~Mike~
I think that a 59cm is on the tall side of the range for someone 5'
9". As Seth said ,standover is usually secondary to the Top tube
measurement. Of course stem length and saddle setback can adjust for
minor ( 1-2cm) differences. I usually try to start with the top tube
measurement and a 100mm stem
same here. I measure every bike with a cloth tape along the seat tube.
It's trickier in a suspension equipped bike due to sag, but I just
sold my last bike with a shock..trying to make life simpler.
My body is more sensitive to minor changes in seat post height as I
grow older and less flexible s
I want to try the new Ragely Luxy... a similar design to the
Woodchipper but in Silver. I just bought a (cough) Singular Gryphon
and need to equip it.
I think it would also go nicley on a Hunquapillar too.
http://www.ragleybikes.com/2010/05/luxy-bar-is-go/
~Mike~
On Aug 6, 3:27 am, EricP wrote
It does seem very nicely done. and it's my size thinking
William does have quite a few Rivs.. I have only one... I'll just
watch for the moment. No promises though.
~Mike~
On Aug 9, 5:51 pm, Ken Yokanovich
wrote:
> I'm with you William, the ebaY can be rough on the emotions. I
> subscr
The new 50.4 bcd TA Cyclotourist copy crankset is now in stock at VO.
Looks very nice and shiny! The stock 46-30 combo seems like it would
work well most flatter places. Though it seems like 46t ring would get
a lot use to me since the 30 would only be needed climbing? What
freewheel/cassette do m
Mike, for a range like that I was going to use a Campy medium cage
dérailleur an prob. an 11-32 8 spd xtr cassette. I've been using that
dérailleur with a 50-34 and 13-29. I just picked up a long cage
Centaur dérailleur if I need to switch to that. I like to ride in the
San Gabriel Mountains nor
I don't understand this wandering effect in the front end. I'm on a
56cm Hillborne with a VO 30mm setback seatpost with the B17 almost all
the way back ( long femurs) and the bike seems rock solid. I have not
had any load on it but the bike is the most stable bike I've ever
owned. FTR I"m 5' 11" w
Missed this topic... was backpacking supplies in to some John Muir
Trail through hikers over Kearsarge pass in the Sierra's.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347...@n05/sets/72157624690965960/
But Doug you forgot the high real estate prices, aggressive drivers
and arid, desert like hills.
~Mike~
O
one hour to the showdown! It would be nice to have but I'd want to re-
paint it. If it goes for under a Thou. I mght be tempted...
~Mike~
On Aug 10, 6:03 am, JoelMatthews wrote:
> > BUT, that still leaves me wondering if I am just slightly outbid. I ponder
> > the
> > question of perhaps the
Maybe it should start with an N? ( your builder that is)
BTW I was waiting and could have sniped it...just sold a 29er hardtail
and got cash! but I've got a similar plan on the 650B side.
I'm sure it will work out in the end.
~Mike~
On Aug 10, 9:42 pm, William wrote:
> Kim
>
> That's what I'm
shoot!! why can't it be a 58? Looks like 2011 now for the
production bikes.
kinda OK. I have another frame project in thew works.
~Mike~
On Aug 12, 1:52 pm, William wrote:
> There's a SimpleOne prototype frameset for sale on the Riv Site. A
> 56cm in Maroon. Looks pretty nice.
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It's my understanding that the production version will have the same
curved dropout as the Quickbeam.
I recall Grant saying identical to the Quickbeam except made by Maxway
in Taiwan and not Japan.
~Mike~
On Aug 13, 7:13 am, Ron MH wrote:
> It looks great. Those rear dropouts/track ends are sub
...except certain combinations ( Campy 10 spd shifters work with 8
speed Shimano cassettes for example) someone coined the term
"Shimergo"
I have used the Stronglight Impact with a Campy 10 speed system
successfully. The Impact arms are identical to the Sugino XD (with a
different logo of course)
These are very hard to find these days. Those are too long for me as
I prefer 175mm arms. I just bought some vintage Specialized S-works
crank arms made by Sugino also in the 94/58 bcd that I plan to use for
my new 29er MonsterCross project with a 20T small ring.
BTW this is the smallest size ring
Specialized uses a varus wedge in their Body Geometry shoes that that
accomplishes the same "canting" . I have used them exclusively for 5
years and they have eliminated any foot or knee issues I used to have.
They also sell a shim that goes inside your shoe under the footbed
for the non clipped-i
where are the frames for us Average sized people? like the 57-61cm
size?
On Aug 20, 11:32 am, William wrote:
> Earlier this morning there was a 64cm former Atlantis. Did that also
> already get snapped up?
>
> This single speed is the deal of the century at $1300.
>
> On Aug 20, 10:37 am, cm
Yes someone scooped it up. me. I'll drive up Saturday and get it. woo
hoo! I passed on two oranges and the root beer Ram's... the green is
my favorite.
~Mike~
On Aug 23, 1:10 pm, Mike wrote:
> That really is a very sweet deal. I hope someone scoops it up and puts
> it to good use.
>
> --mike
yes and I may be able to swing by RBWH while I'm up there!
~Mike~
On Aug 23, 8:45 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> Awesome reason for a drive up the coast!
>
> On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 8:40 PM, Michael_S wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Yes someone scooped it up. me. I'll dr
MY opinion and experiences says yes. I've toured on 700c Dyad rims, XT
hubs with 32 Sapim spokes with 250 lbs with no issues. Mine were
professionaly built and I used 28mm tires. all pavement too.
Both your rims and hubs are fairly stout.
~Mike~
On Aug 24, 9:46 pm, Bob Cooper wrote:
> I’m sure
I'm waiting for that new one from Ragley called the Luxy. It was
designed by the Midge designer after getting all the input on the
midge/junebug/wtb/woodchipper and it comes in silver.
goin' on the new dropbar 29er.
~Mike~
On Aug 26, 6:49 am, cyclotourist wrote:
> FWIW, Origin 8 has one they ca
I like the Diagonal tube... but the 54 is the best fit for me, which
has a single top tube.still thinking a disc brake would be a good
thing with those big fat tires too.
I'm more interested in the Simpleone at this point. I'll have to wait
until later next week to see what's under the wrappin
ow if it accepts bar-ends (and why
> wouldn't it?) I can stop my futile searching for a vintage dirt drop
> bar.
>
> On Aug 26, 7:32 am, Michael_S wrote:
>
>
>
> > I'm waiting for that new one from Ragley called the Luxy. It was
> > designed by th
dell's offerings.
>
> On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 9:03 PM, Michael_S wrote:
>
>
>
>
> > yea baby! and yes it works with bar end shifters. and it's Silver!
> > here is a linky to a proto of the bar
> >http://singularcycles.posterous.com/ragley-luxy-bar-latest
>
Slawta would win hands down. He is a true artist with bike painting.
I found Pegoretti obnoxious.
~Mike~
On Aug 27, 10:24 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> Ha! Had to loook up who Slawta is. That's funny!
>
> On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 10:05 PM, Philip Williamson <
>
>
>
>
>
> philip.william...@gmail.co
the Luxy is made to ride in the drops from what I've read.
I have never been a fan of Salsa bars... I hate the double grooves and
that anatomic bend is not comfortable.
~Mike~
On Aug 28, 7:38 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> The Salsa Bell Lap can be ridden in all positions -- I like it for
> that re
only two bikes I think there is a law against that! ( now that I
have 7 temporarily)
anyway , glad your IT issue is behind you. Injuries that prevent
riding are not fun!
~Mike~
On Aug 28, 9:32 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> I love that bike! Light and zippy, but that may be the Open Pro 28h wh
I just got a new to me Green Rambouillet yesterday and have no room
for the this RB-1.
Paint job is in very good condition, just a few scratches and small
chips. I re-touched most of them.
When I got it everything had been changed from original. I added time
period correct NOS Suntour Sprint dérail
t; To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 7:19:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [RBW] FS: '91 Bridgestone RB-1 59cm
>
> i'm interested! where in socal are you - i'm in LA..
> but i'm 99% sure i'll take it.
>
> best,
> andrew
>
>
someone likes orange a lot!
cool video too.
~Mike~
On Aug 29, 9:21 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> Seven nations worth of fun!.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 8:46 PM, William wrote:
> > I've been having fun playing around with my ultra-compact video
> > recorder, and with iMovie. This is a lit
what kinda chain do you put on a Pugsley? with the larger wheel/tire
the extra rotational load would seem to shorten the life of a chain.
seems like a good case for a 1/2" chain. or maybe a tractor chain?
I'm with William, 2k and change out the chain. It's the cheapest part
of the drivetrain and
The White Industries cassette M15 hubs are also very nice and
bombproof.
~Mike~
On Aug 30, 12:06 pm, Blindrobert wrote:
> And Riv is still offering wheels made with LX hubs:
>
> http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/650b-wheels/18-188
>
> On Aug 30, 1:26 pm, "Frederick, Steve"
> wrote:
>
>
>
> >
saw this new stem today at VO. much cleaner than the spacer look for
threadless stems. I know some custom builders make these for their
bikes but this one is much less $$. Too bad it's only available in -17
degrees. I need something like this for my new Monstercross bike
except 10-15 degress up not
Another v brake option is the Cane Creek Direct Drive 5. They work
very well and are much more symetrical ( i.e.attractive) then the Avid
models in my opinion.
~Mike~
On Aug 31, 6:03 am, Montclair BobbyB
wrote:
> Steve: Thanks, I SURE don't mind not spending... I have lots of
> experience with
ime to sell the car!
>
> But on that note.. who wants it? :)
>
> -a
>
> On Aug 29, 2010, at 8:32 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
>
>
>
> > Keeping it in the family!
>
> > On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 8:17 PM, Michael_S
> > wrote:
> > Looks like it's so
I've considered this subject a few times recently. I am hoping to semi-
retire next year and relocate to smaller place near the ocean, perhaps
with only a one car garage. what bike or what few bikes would I choose
to do the riding Ilike to do. I would want a lightweight fast road
bike with 28mm tir
I own a 56cm Maxway canti Sam with the "3 spot " fork crown and my
bike is plenty stiff enough for off road endeavors. I originally had
70x40 knobbies on it and took it on very technical singletrack quite a
few times... It never felt anything other than solid.
and for the record... I like both f
Another one of those darn double top tube monstrosities!
One question, it has the Dia Compe centerpulls and 700x37 Paselas's,
my new-to-me Ram has Shimano caliper brakes and I had to deflate the
Jack Browns to install it. How much more clearance do the centerpulls
have? Could I install my tire w/
I must be an insensitive lug then, because I certainly do not notice a
7.29 oz difference ( 28oz bottle 3/4 full vrs full) which is .45 lb.
For me that is a .2% difference in total bike +rider weight. I still
find the 2nd parallel top tube unappealing visually. Must be that
aging SoCal hipster
I think the difference between the two bikes is use. The Sam can
handle wider tires and uses Canti's ( most of them) which means it can
do more rough duty than the Bleriot. If you do more dirt riding or
fully loaded touring the Sam is a better pick.
~Mike~
On Sep 2, 11:05 am, Johnny Alien wrote:
very nice Bill. I didn't even spot this. The early bird gets the worm
I guess.
Though I'm busy plotting upgrades to my new-to-me Ram. New paint,
brakes, wheels etc.
~Mike
On Sep 3, 4:24 pm, William wrote:
> I added a phone photo of the headtube to my flickr:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/4
sometimes I can be pretty stubborn. Grant espouses the wider Noodle
bars for average sized males. ( I'm 5'11" 187 lbs) After 30 years of
riding 42-44 cm bars I thought I was pretty happy and comfortable. The
new Ram I picked up last Saturday ( 11 hour turnaround drive LA-SF-
LA) had 46 Noodles. W
;s. I put platforms with toe clips on one of my bikes
> > > > last fall, and realized I rode it all the time because I didn't have
> > > > to change my shoes when I left the house. So put platforms on another
> > > > two of my bikesrode them more too...no
The last set of wheels I shipped from LA to New Jersey cost me $45 via
Fedex Ground, I used one of those two wheel boxes.
~Mike~
On Sep 5, 10:53 am, doug peterson wrote:
> Bike shops get wheelsets in a neat box, just the right size, with some
> cardboard holders for the rims. Ask your LBS to sa
are you going to post a picture? not that I can fit that size but I'm
interested in your paint color.
~Mike~
On Sep 5, 12:51 pm, rudi wrote:
> I just purchased the most recent Renovelo, which is based on a 64cm
> Rambouillet. Don't need 2 of them, so I'm selling my frame and fork.
> It has th
Another similar option is the Middleburn RS7 Duo. You can set it up
with 44-29 chainrings. Silver crank and black or hardcoated
chainrings like the White VBC.
I've been contemplating either for my new Coho Randonneuse. Decisions,
descisions
~Mike~
On Sep 7, 1:58 pm, reynoldslugs wrote:
> I
yes, that Roadeo is very nicely done. My size too... can you box it up
and send it to California? ;-}
One of the problems I've found with the 50-34 compacts is that I
really like riding in a 39 or 40 ring most of the time on a roadish
bike. The solution for me is a 50-40-28 (Camp) with an 11-30 c
Do you find yourself in the 44 most of the time on flatter terrain?
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 with guys on 53-12's
maybe it's time to
> coast and enjoy the ride.
>
> On Sep 12, 7:31 pm, Michael_S wrote:
>
>
>
> > Do you find yourself in the 44 most of the time on flatter terrain?
> > It seems like you would rarely use the 30t ring except climbing.
>
> > The comp
that is one awesome ride! I gotta put that on my list. perfect ride
for a fat tired Rivendell.
~Mike~
On Sep 13, 7:08 am, Patrick in VT wrote:
> thought some folks on this list might enjoy some pics from the
> Deerfield Dirt Road Randonee (aka D2R2) in Western, MA this year.
>
> Lots of Rivs.
as a backpacker for 30+ years I'll help you narrow down the
decisions... choose freestanding, aluminum shock corded poles, double
wall ( seperate fly) with mesh upper panels ( light weight and
breathability). Two doors is a nice feature but slightly heavier.
depending on your budget there are ma
nice story Rob. I remember you telling us about those walnuts. That is
a beautiful ride as I recall.
If you need any help on these food rides let me know.
~Mike~
On Sep 15, 7:09 am, Robert Perks wrote:
> Yesterday made my first walnut run of the year. One of the things love
> doing on my long
I think I resemble that last remark (banged up and grubby over time)
I agree I love the look of DT shifters but the bar ends shifters just
feel right. I am just switching my Claud Butler Touring bike to
Suntour 7 speed bar ends right now. I had Simplex Retrofrictions and
they are lovely to gaze a
another trip with incredible scenery! I am so jealous of the terrain
you have access to.
why was the front end wobbly... too much weight?
~Mike~
On Sep 15, 8:31 pm, Mike wrote:
> So no big tour this year but I did get in a 3 day ride in Gifford
> Pinchot NF with my friend and coworker John. Th
After reading all the hype about the Challenge Paris-Roubaix tires I
decided to order a pair for my new custom Randonnering bike. I had
read about the low rolling resistance and supple ride which all
sounded great. I've read about the fact that they were not very sturdy
when it came to road debris
or them, but they (and I) survived
> intact.
>
> If I may be so bold as to say: I think you're blowin' it by not giving
> them a try.
>
> Aaron
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> On Sep 17, 8:43 am, Michael_S wrote:
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> > After reading all the hype about the Challenge Paris-Rou
e-sell them here at near retail pretty easily.
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> On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 11:36 AM, Michael_S wrote:
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> > My issue is it a rather expensive experiment to try. I'd hate to ride
> > them for a few weeks and have to toss them.
>
> > ~Mike~
&g
Mine measures about 32mm. a Nitto Crystal fellow I have measures 36mm.
I'm very happy with mine and have had no problems. They have more set
back then Nitto's which work better for people who need to sit further
back to get the right hip position.
~Mike~
On Sep 19, 12:50 pm, Garth wrote:
> Gree
yesseree.. very nice.. esp withthose Fat Franks... that is "the Bomb"!
one minor comment.maybe switch out those v brakes for some nice
polished Pauls canti's??
~Mike~
On Sep 20, 9:17 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> Love, love, love the black w/ cream!
>
> On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 8:57 PM, Montclai
not LA but In San Diego... Joe Bell ..who does the custom Rivendells
CycleArt is down south too.
I've had Al Wanta from Carlsbad do work as well.
~Mike~
On Sep 21, 2:43 pm, Dave in Los Angeles wrote:
> Anyone know of a good frame painter in the LA area?
>
> Thanks,
>
> D
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Well I guess I did learn something today. The word fop means “term for
a foolish man over-concerned with his appearance and clothes”
In the context that the BS uses it seems inappropriate since the Riv
way is to wear everyday clothes for cycling and not some lycra based
billboard.
or perhaps he i
I've done all the stuff David did plus one other... switched to
Specialized BG shoes. The have a varus wedge that cants your foot
slightly. This is intended to put your knee in a neutral position.
This made my recurring knee pain disappear.
http://www.specialized.com/zz/en/bc/SBCTechPopup.jsp?pid=S
t I haven't
> gone that far.
>
> http://www.aline.com/sports/aline-cyclewere recommended. Those are my next
> step if it returns...
>
> On Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 10:13 PM, Michael_S wrote:
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> > I've done all the stuff David did plus one other...
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