I've been wondering if anyone would import the new Mighty Tour
crankset. Maybe this is what they are talking about?
I think it's very nice looking, not sure how I would explain it to my
personal bicycle parts financial auditor.
http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/english/product_crank_td4_silver_english.h
I agree, a very inspiring story. I'm sure it took a lot of courage to
pack up your family and move to another country as well. I can only
dream of doing something like that right now.
My goal is to take early retirement in about one year and relocate to
a community where I can do just that, work pa
I thought it was a skink? which is in the lizard family but with
different physical attributes than "true" lizards.
and if you do choose v-brakes... the best design out there is the CC
Direct Curve.
I've alway felt though, that well adjusted cantilevers stop just as
well and look much better tha
I think the new Marathon Extreme in a 700x40 would be the cat's
pajama's.
I wonder how big a tire can be squeezed in the Hunqua? I've been
eyeing the Kenda Karma in a 29 x 1.9 for my Hillborne. which would
probably be the biggest I could use.
and watching that video makes me want to go riding. M
-Original Message-
> >> From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of cyclotourist
> >> Sent: Fri 3/12/2010 9:10 PM
> >> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> >> Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brake lever question
>
> >> Reptilian levers!
move instead of
> just one side compressing against the fixed side. Thanks for the tip on the
> shim/spacer. Like I mentioned here and/or on the pics, I have no experience
> with these on a bike (although I love changing brake pads on my car!).
>
> On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 8:43 PM, Michael_S
my guess came true...
Not sure I like the triplizer bracket though. But it is a very nice
crankset. I wonder why the standard triple is not going to be imported
as well?
~Mike~
On Mar 16, 9:54 am, William wrote:
> and the crankset is now revealed on Rivbike. Mighty Tour
> indeed.
>
> On Ma
sorry, my badI thought I saw a triple version.
The Mighty Tour seems like a different design than the Alpina
visually.. Much nicer in my opinion.
I'm not sure I'm ready to fork over $300 smackers though. Too many
hills where I ride not to have a triple too.
~Mike~
On Mar 16, 1:57 pm, Willia
and he is riding an all carbon Trek with 20 spokes on the front
wheel.
tsk tsk
~Mike~
On Mar 17, 5:39 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> Dr. Mr. Retro spotted 3rd from the
> left:http://veloasana.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/dvdstartline.png
>
> On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 5:38 PM, cyclotourist wrot
there is also the Stronglight Impact, basically the Sugino XD arms
with Stronglight pinned chainrings. The rings are a better alloy and
nicer finished. Oversea shipping is very reasonable and with the Pound
in a more favorable exchange rate these days not much higher than the
XD in total. I have u
I've been toying with the idea of getting the 700x 50's for my
Hillborne. I think they would fit without fenders. I have 40mm Smart
Sams on it now and there is an easy cm on each side of the rear tire
to the chainstay.
and living in SoCal, fenders are not needed most of the year.
~Mike~
On Ma
Wow... the color scheme and paint job on that red Roadeo... woohoo. I
never was very excited about the white standard paint job but this
one... just changed my mind.
and my dos centavo's about bar ends and DT shifters- I like the access
of bar ends... I just keep hitting them with my knees when ou
ok...big deal... a wind vest. Doesn't everyone have one except with
mesh back? I think it's the best cycling accessory ever invented but
the new Riv one doesn't seem to fit very well? seems like it would
flap around a bit.
~Mike~
On Mar 18, 6:37 pm, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 7
I have had the same experience. I used a b-17 on my Curtlo ( now sold)
about 1 inch blow the saddle... only time it felt ok was sitting up
climbing, I took it off after a week. When I got my new Hillborne and
tried it with the bars level with the saddle... voila... I was
instantly comfortable with
yes... been watching it.. one size too big for me. too bad because
then I'd have two orange bikes..
~Mike~
On Mar 21, 11:32 am, CycloFiend wrote:
> Not pushing it, not mine, don't know the seller, but was suprised to see
> that this 60cm Quickbeam L'orange was still un-bid-upon (though a $600
>
I've been there a couple of times as my daughter lives in SD. I took
her boyfreind there last time... now he's bought a vintage Bridgestone
and made several trips back there...hopefully he will pay it forward
too.
Great shop, great people... wish I lived closer.
~Mike~
On Mar 22, 12:12 pm, Este
I don't think I've been to a standard grocery store in six months and
if I did it was to buy 1 or 2 things. Most of my food these days comes
from Trader Joes, a local Farmers Market and Whole Foods. And very
little is pre-made.
There is too much pre-packaged food with high levels of fat and
refine
Data loooka berry nice!! Now I'm beginning to re-think my decision to
keep the 29er this Hunka would be a great looking and riding trail
bike. I like the single tube version personally and according to GP I
should ride the 54 like him. H?
~Mike~
On Mar 24, 3:14 pm, "Jim M." wrote:
> P
Yes it's up... Now I see I'm in between the 54 and 58. If I use drop
bars the 54 would be right and flat bars the 58 would be the right
size based on top tube length.
But then the standover on the 58 is too big for inconvenient stops.
...and yes it is certainly unique in the world of off trail bi
Boy those polished ones are the cats pajama's!
will Riv add the braze on's to the Roadeo? I can't tell from your
"conversation"?
~Mike~
On Mar 26, 11:00 am, JoelMatthews wrote:
> > "Hello, Keven? It's me Bill, can you sell me a bike to fit these
> > brakes? A Roadeo? Sounds perfecto!
>
> "H
pretty cool looking and I like the roll up feature.
I wonder if a grocery bag will fit right in?
~Mike~
On Mar 29, 9:51 am, Weird Harold wrote:
> I'm not affiliated with this guy. I was just searching for panniers on
> Etsy, and found these.
>
> Once I get my tax refund, I'm in:
>
> http://www.
I guess I am more in Dustin's camp, while my favorite ride is a bike
with 32-40mm tires because I can do all roads and most dirt, true
MTB's have their place.
Having 29er' 2.2" tires just opens up terrrain that the skinnier
tires don't handle as well. Sandy and rocky terrrain require more
flotatio
My Hillborne is pretty close to Chris's all rounder with slightly
smaller 700x40 knobbies. I did start with Noodle drop bars but after a
particularly steep and long dirt downhill this past Sunday I am
starting to think about a different handlebar. Maybe a WTB dirt drop
( with black ano removed! ) b
I have some flat bars on the 29er... I think with a 9d sweep. They
are the only choice with hydraulic disc brakes. I have not tried the
Mustache bars yet so I don't know how they would be. I prefer drop
bars in most cases and would put them on the 29er if they would work
with hydraulics, but I wou
man those are some burly lookin' tires... looks perfect on the
Atlantis!
I may get some of the 40's for my Hillborne when the Smart Sam's wear
out.
~Mike~
On Mar 30, 12:48 pm, jose wrote:
> The clearance is not bad, with even enough room for fenders.
>
> I uploaded some pics with clearance clo
BW] Re: Grant's latest post.
>
> Correct. Full hydraulic systems use proprietary levers, so you're stuck w/
> whatcha' got. Mechanical discs are a different story.
>
> On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 5:26 PM, PATRICK MOORE < bertin...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On T
groups.com
>
> I'm 100% in the same boat as you. My 29er came w/ hydraulic discs, so I'm
> kinda' locked into some sort of a straight bar. Marys, Space or Misfit Fubar
> are all good options.
>
> On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 4:47 PM, Michael_S wrote:
>
>
I haven't tried any of the the Randonneuring models( they have about
10+versions) but other Vittorias I've ridden have not lasted that
long.
I was wondering how true to size they are. They do make a few Rando
models in 40mm width that I've looked at.
~Mike~
On Apr 1, 11:00 am, Bruce wrote:
> M
I am purposely trying to not look at those new finished Hunqua's I
may end up doing something my wife will make me regret.
Last night I was thinking ... how do I sell the 29er and buy one of
these without her knowing?
Just love the grey/red and the Headbadge.
~Mike~
On Apr 1, 9:23 am, cyclo
1, 2:11 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> I think if you're selling something to get one, there can't be any spousal
> complaints.
>
> It's when you start adding bikes, well that usually raises some eyebrows.
>
> YMMV on that.
>
> On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 11:38 AM, Mic
I am a 58, maybe 60 in that bike so the 62 would be too large.
~Mike~
On Apr 1, 3:00 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> I know where you may be able to find a orange 62cm...
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 2:52 PM, Michael_S wrote:
> > It's never that eas
Andy is right. My PBH is 86 ( 5'11") and I ride a 58cm or 59cm frame.
My Hillborne is a 56 but because of the expanded design it works well
for me.
~Mike~
On Apr 1, 4:04 pm, "Andy.M" wrote:
> Sharp looking ride!
> You might want to reconcider the size you're looking for, my pbh is
> 80.5 and I l
all the betta for underbiking! I think the 700x40 Marathon extremes
were made for the Hunqua. Schwalbe also has a 700-47 Smart Sam that is
a good mixed terrain tire that would work great too.
There does seem to be missing range of tires in the 41-49mm range
except Schwalbe. I guess as more of the
Last I heard it was this fall at the earliest, but I'd be happy to
hear otherwise.
~Mike~
On Apr 2, 10:58 am, "Frederick, Steve"
wrote:
> FWIW, my 52cm QB has a kickstand plate...from the last silver batch.
>
> Steve
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
>
Has anyone tried out the Chrome shotwell knickers? The Swrves are
nice but too slim in the thighs for me. I like having a stretchy
fabric so Riv MUSA's won't do. I have a pair of Oregon Cyclewear
knicks that are fine after I cut out liner, but I'm looking for a grey
pair.
--
You received this me
; even better; cut, hem, add Velcro at knee. (I do like to keep mine cinched
> at knee.)
>
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 1:49 PM, Michael_S wrote:
> > Has anyone tried out the Chrome shotwell knickers? The Swrves are
> > nice but too slim in the thighs for me.
I'll be there at 9ish with the Hillborne.
~Mike~
On Apr 2, 6:52 pm, happyriding wrote:
> On Apr 2, 6:48 pm, rperks wrote:
>
> > I know the notice is really short, but I figured I would put this out
> > there
> > for any that may be in the Ventura area tomorrow, and have not seen
> > the discuss
Yes, thanks Rob for a great route and interesting local data. It was
my 1st ride with part of the group and a lot of fun. I enjoyed meeting
everyone and look forward to the next rides. I did shoot a few
photos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347...@n05/sets/72157623764039128/
On Apr 3, 6:19
I am a 35-36 waist and the XL size chart says 35 1/2 ... mine fit a
touch big in waist but a belt makes it perfect. I am very pleased
overall with the fit and construction, once I cut out the liner. I
just use a Pearl Izumi liner or a pair of lycra shorts under.
~Mike~
On Apr 3, 11:48 am, Phil B
Nice photo's Ron.
The route up dirt Sulfur Mountain Rd was great and perfect for our
Rivendell bikes with fat road tires. We did see some MTB's and hikers
along the way. Some of the best view's were near the end when we were
on Black Mountain overlooking the town of Ojai. Unfortunately we were
zip
That is a very inspirational video. I'm glad there are people out
there who help us focus on the right way to live. Of course I am of
like mind but it helps reinforce the lifestyle nontheless. Perhaps all
of our's goal for tomorrow should be to inspire someone else in this
same way.
~Mike~
On Apr
speaking as a person who did/does not like the original design, either
of the "Marty Photoshop" designs are way better and lend a unique
quaulity to the bike. Just sayin".
~Mike~
On Apr 5, 9:48 am, William wrote:
> When I portage my Hillborne up and down the long steps of the South
> Hayward Bar
I"m sure most of us have had similar aches over the years. To me it
sounds like your just overdid it doubling your distance quickly. It
may be a sign that there is something slightly wrong in your alignment/
position. It may be a good proactive step to have a bike fit expert
check it out. You may s
I've been looking at those Schwalbe Big Apples in 29x2.0 for the
Hillborne. I think they will fit fine. I'm riding 700x40 Smart Sams
and there seems to be a cm on each side of clearance. It looks from
the Video that they do just fine off road too.
~Mike~
On Apr 7, 8:25 am, Mike wrote:
> I noti
For those that are attending the show today is the last day to buy
tickets at a 20% discount at their website. It saves $3 per person
buying in advance.
http://www.sandiegocustombicycleshow.com/
It should be a great show. The ride before will be fun too, although
we may get some sprinkles if the
wow, didn't you just buy a Bombadil? sounds like Christmas in
July( hopefully)! I don't think Rivendell can make new models fast
enough for you William.
Congrats anyway... I'd love to sell off my 29er hardtail and get a
Hunqua! I just have two irons in the fire right now... so I must wait
a fe
I can bring my orange Hillborne for color contrast.
~Mike~
On Apr 7, 10:10 pm, James Warren wrote:
> We'd have to coordinate so that we don't all show up with our blue or
> blue-green Rivendell models. The booth would need a little color variety.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: cyclotour
I'm still waiting... in Valencia Ca boo hoo!
~Mike~
On Apr 7, 9:07 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> Mine came today, Redlands, CA. Unfortunately not wrapped in a GB rim.
>
> Jan: would it be possible to develop an app that calculated recommended
> tire pressure based on weight & tire size similar
I'm with Dave on tent size, small is best, as long as you are
comfortable inside, it also is less interior space to heat up. The
tent will add about 10d capability to your sleep system. You mention
air mattresses. Hopefully they are either closed cell foam or
inflatable foam, because an air mattess
heck , you don't even need a Jtek thingamajig! The cable pull on 10
speed Camp ergo shifters matches the spacing on 8 speed ShimaNo
splined cassettes. Many Monstercrossers have use this combo because
they prefer the Campy lever feel to the ShimaNo and you don't have
that messy cable to deal with.
If you use a foam pad or inflatable foam pad an air mattress is
redundant. Who would do something like that?
~Mike~
On Apr 8, 2:21 pm, happyriding wrote:
> On Apr 8, 9:57 am, "Frederick, Steve"
> wrote:
>
> > Michael_S wrote, in part:
>
> > >...You menti
ah my copy arrived today along with the April edition of
Adventure Cyclist.
~Mike~
On Apr 8, 7:29 pm, Rene Sterental wrote:
> The Schwalbe Marathon Supremes have a max recommended pressure of 85 psi.
> That seems to be irrespective of the size (I have the 35 on the AHH and the
> 50 on th
I think I resemble that remark.
gunna throw some 700x35 Paselas on the hillborne for a while and bring
it Sunday. those smart sams are great for the dirt but mixed terrain
rides are betta on fat road tires. I was workin" on the Bstone T700
but not sure I'll get it rideable by Sunday.
~Mike~
On
uld one use a Shimano rear derailer with such a setup?
>
> Steve
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
>
> [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Michael_S
> Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 5:16 PM
> To: RBW Owne
#x27;t we all!!!
>
> > On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 9:00 PM, Michael_S wrote:
> > > I think I resemble that remark.
>
> > > gunna throw some 700x35 Paselas on the hillborne for a while and bring
> > > it Sunday. those smart sams are great for the dirt but mixed te
Yes, I saw Bill Walton around the show at about 130pm today too. He
seems to be very into the nice bikes too. I think I waw his bike at
one of the booths.
Interestingly only people of a certain age and older really recognized
him... made me feel old that I did.
~Mike~
On Apr 10, 10:24 pm, jimcw
It was a great ride. I would have liked to do 1st part but didn't get
going to ride over to earlier start. Quite a group today and a lot of
very nice bikes. There was even some nice dirt sections in the middle
of San Diego.
Thanks Esteban for arranging the ride and the great lunch at the Ale
House!
I don't think there is an issue with 28 spoke wheel failing, even in
dirt.. plenty of cross racers ride stuff like that without issue. I
find the lower count wheels ride stiffer, I assume because of higher
spoke tension. But I've only ridden one set of those so far so my
sample size is limited.
~M
not a Miyata but I just picked up a 1991 green/Ivory Bridgestone RB-1
off Craigslist. Paint looks pretty good too.
I'm excited! I read somewhere that this year and model was Grants
favorite.
Woohoo!
On Apr 13, 12:17 pm, William wrote:
> You are not kidding! What a bonanza!
>
> On Apr 13, 11:09
yup those Pacenti's look just right on the Bommba... the red
Hetres... well maybe not.
Nice style pints on the Paul's... not sayin' I'd do it but if it works
for you...
~Mike~
On Apr 14, 8:55 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> Might as well see about that trademark on it! :-)
>
> Nothing wrong with
Ditto on Doug's recommendation... also the Lonely Planet book "Cycling
USA West Coast" is a good reference book for this route. I normally
copy the pages that cover the section I"m doing so I don't mistakenly
drop the book in some lake or leave it somewhere. I'm envious of your
trip .. I've done t
They just announced the new route for the Tour of California stage 6.
It will now start in Palmdale and head back over Mill Creek Summit and
on to Angeles Crest Hiway... should be a great stage to watch for
those of us in California. They had to re-route race due to a
Caltrans road closure.
http:
Nice write-up Esteban. Now that I had convinced myself that I can do
without the Hunqua I see this beauty with drop bars and I'm back
in lala land about it again. I already have a buyer for my 29er...
hmmm. At least I should wait until the diagonal tube version shows up.
~Mike~
On Apr 15, 4:
throw that
> in the hopper for a future SoCal ride. They show it as an out-n-back.
> It would be cool if we could make a loop out of it somehow. But I'm
> not familiar enough with that area.
>
> On Apr 15, 11:52 am, Michael_S wrote:
>
> > They just announced the new route
ne on 35mm tires too.
~Mike~
On Apr 16, 8:35 am, Aaron Thomas wrote:
> I'm all for it. Other SoCal'ers, what say ye? Heck, I'd like to try it
> even if the other SoCal'ers neg the idea.
>
> On Apr 16, 8:21 am, Michael_S wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > I
wing out dates
> > > -Andy
>
> > > On Apr 16, 10:50 am, Aaron Thomas wrote:
>
> > > > Who is talking August? Why not do it in May when the inland
> > > > temperatures are not suffocating?
>
> > > > I'm all for all-paved, but I'd stil
I know I should post on the IBOB list but I'm betting that a few of
you have or had one. I picked up a 59cm green/white '91 for a good
price but the headset needs replacing. Is the RB-1 crown race JIS 27.0
or ISO 26.4 mm in diameter?
By the way ... the paint is in pretty good condition. But, the bi
cribsheet-headsets.html
>
> OR
>
> http://sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/1991/pages/bridgestone-1991-39.htm
>
> Phil B
>
> > On Apr 17, 10:03 pm, Michael_S wrote:
>
> > > Is the RB-1 crown race JIS 27.0
> > > or ISO 26.4 mm in diameter?
>
> --
> You r
I went with the Paul Touring canti's on my Hillborne. They've worked
superbly since day one, no squeal or shudder. I would highly recommend
them.
I also use a headset hanger with the Soma ( Tektro) levers.
~Mike~
On Apr 19, 8:20 am, Bill Connell wrote:
> On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 6:03 PM, MikeC w
>From the other side of the range... My PBH is 86 but a SH somewhere
around 72.5-73cm works best for me. I always measure on the centerline
even though I'm one of those long femured people who slides the saddle
back, even with 71.5 degree SA's. I have had bike fitting done as
well and their recomm
well maybe they think it should have some canti brake studs in the
back? It does seem a little odd of a build... of course the JB paint
job is the cats pajamas!
~Mike~
On Apr 20, 8:10 pm, newenglandbike wrote:
> Is that a Pacenti fork crown? It seems a fork crown like that would
> be quite a
I have a Hillborne and am running some 700 x 40 Schwalbe Smart Sam
knobbies.. it could easily take a 45-47mm knobbie w/o fenders. And
I've ridden it on some pretty techy singletrack in this mode and as a
result I hardly ever take out my 29er an more.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347...@n05/422085
ditto, I threw the 35mm Pasela TG's on my Hillborne recently as the
knobbie Smart Sams are slow on pavement. They ride very nicely and
handle dirt pretty well. They wash out in sandy stuff compared to the
Smart Sams though.
I'm in the same boat as you and about ready to take the plunge on the
38 R
damn... I'm late to the party again! If you find some size 11.5 let
me know :-}
~Mike~
On Apr 21, 8:27 pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> Well, you missed out on those Paramount shoes, so guess it's about time your
> number came up... ding, ding, ding, we have a winner!
>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 21, 2010
Yea... Shiggy's site... not much in way of fat road tires but there
are some cross tires mixed in. And good data on 29er type tires for
the Bombadil riders.
Wallbike has some tire data at their site as well
http://wallbike.com/blog/2008/08/17/schwalbe-tire-inflated-sizes/
Personally I think I'm g
The Phil hubs look great but has anyone used the Suzue Classica hubs?
They only come in a 126 and 130mm spacing for the rear. They certainly
look nice too.
I was looking into building some new wheels for my RB-1.
~Mike~
On Apr 22, 7:35 am, rswat...@me.com wrote:
> In my experience, 6,7, and 8 spe
Just got back for a mixed terrain ride on the 35 Pasleas... they are a
pretty sweet ride! Road at about 78 psi which is just right for me at
187lbs ( just me) Fast on the pavement but good enuf in the dirt. Have
to pay attention in soft dirt corners at speed but otherwise a great
all around tire.
No matter how much my mind says... "need gears to enjoy bike"... the
single speed simplicity just overrules logic... and it just looks like
a sweet ride! I will have one someday if they make it.
~Mike~
On Apr 22, 8:11 pm, William wrote:
> I've seen the future, and there are no flying cars nor a
For the moment it will be a pretty small group... I keep hoping we
will hear more info soon and see some more "protos" I'm keeping a
space in my garage for one as soon as they are available.
~Mike~
On Apr 23, 3:55 am, Marty wrote:
> Added a Flickr Group in anticipation of many more photos:
>
>
of course that would be a fixed gear 29er... with no rear brake! It
seems so odd to me I wonder who would be willing to pay even the
Rivendell actual cost for this peculiar bike? Perhaps some collector
who fancies odd and unique bikes? So unless someone coughs up the $$
Grant should do what he c
That a very common set up for touring bikes and tandems. Works best
with MTB dérailleurs, which I see you are using.
I'm running that set up on my tandem with Campy 10 speed ergo shifters
and an 8 speed XTR cassette. It works great.
~Mike~
On Apr 25, 1:10 pm, "Bob H." wrote:
> I've done 26t on
The only time I am careful and pay attention to the location for the
"silver barends" is when I'm climbing out of the saddle. It seem like
I have to keep my knees inward to keep from hitting them. I bump them
occasionally and th worst of it is having to re-trim the dérailleur
position.
~Mike~
On
I chose the Racers for my new custom as well, the originals in the
brazed on version. With a custom front rack using the special front
bolts as well. The bike is at Spectrum Powder right now getting
finished.
...also have the Touring canti's on my new Hillborne, which work
superbly.
~Mike~
On
haven't you heard it's not the bike it's the motor! And those fancy
lycra togs will make you look fast too. hehe.
I would 2nd the other notes... tires and wheels are biggest factor in
my opinion, but I'd use some fast 28-30's.. 25's are too skinny!
other then that... take off excess weight... r
and how does everyone feel the Suntour bar ends are compared to the
others?
The blunt ends seem safer to me... for just that one time I don't pay
attention.
I've bee using Silvers and they seem ok .. I do get distracted more
when I'm friction shifting wheras the indexed stuff is "clunk" and
it's
Boy. I'm starting to feel LTA. I don't play guitar or fly fish.
I do enjoy good coffee, but only decaf espresso. Caffeine makes me
crazy.
Fishing only in the backcountry with some ultralight spinning gear. I
have to ride or hike there. no pick up truck fishing!
Beer, I certainly enjoy hand crafted
I'm sure you can come up with good rationale to do just that. I'm
very pleased with mine. bomb proof off road... I'm anxious to get some
racks on it and do some touring..sure it will do great at that too.
~Mike~
On Apr 28, 7:13 pm, rcnute wrote:
> Dang, that bike was fun! It really shone on a
Thought I'd resurrect this posting. I just got my new 38mm Racers
yesterday. Put 'em on the Hillborne and did a loop with dirt and
pavement today . For the last 3 weeks I've been riding 35mm Pasela
TG's. I feel the Racers roll better on the Pavement. I felt much
faster of course I' don't have a
Gernot
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> On Apr 30, 10:49 pm, Michael_S wrote:
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> > Thought I'd resurrect this posting. I just got my new 38mm Racers
> > yesterday. Put 'em on the Hillborne and did a loop with dirt and
> > pavement today . For the last 3 weeks I've be
here is a frontal shot of the new Marathon Racers.. plenty of room
left in front.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347...@n05/4568075881/
~Mike~
On May 1, 8:26 am, Michael_S wrote:
> By my crude measurements they came out at 39mm on the 22.5mm Salsa
> Delgado cross rims. They are slightly
beautiful bike... I guess proper etiquette would be to offer it up to
this group 1st at some really good price :-}
~Mike~
On May 1, 11:55 am, Brad Gantt wrote:
> Apologies if this is frowned-upon (and I won't squawk if it's removed)
> but I wanted to give Bunchers the heads-up. I am selling my
yes, a gorgeous area to ride... next time I will make it happen! I
should have come down but the 650 mile RT drive seemed a little much
for a day ride.
I certainly will do that ride when I move down there next year.
~Mike~
On May 2, 2:14 pm, Mike wrote:
> So many photos from the same epic ride
I'm game for a repeat ( or something like it) I just need to schedule
it with staying at my daughters place down there. My wife and
daughter need to do some wedding dress shopping... this may work out
just great!
~Mike~
On May 3, 7:17 am, "Andy.M" wrote:
> Looks like it was a great ride! I'm bu
great job on the Hilsen! somethin' about those Rivys with some fat
knobbies just makes me all tingly. You guys rode some pretty techy
stuff at Fruita and made it look easy. More reasons for me to sell
off that 29er and get a Hunqua with Mustache bars.
~Mike~
On May 3, 7:02 pm, amoll68 wrote:
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I'll want to see the finished product but I like it better.
Also he mentioned the next batch of Sam's... side pulls in big sizes
and Canti equipped Waterford built frames too.
~Mike~
On May 3, 5:47 pm, James Valiensi wrote:
> Hey,
> Looks like a Joe Breeze mountain bike from 1978 or so.
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How do you tell if your Sam is Waterford built? is there some s/n
decoder ring?
I got my 56 Sam in late Dec 2009.
Not that it would change anything, just nice to know.
~Mike~
On May 3, 8:46 pm, SFF wrote:
> I took delivery of an orange Sam (60) in early April - had a few
> questions after I go
Will the 54 still be a single top tube or will it have the diagonal
tube also?
If what Keven says is true I should get the 54 also ( 86 PBH but long
torso/arms).
Any news on the delivery date of the final production versions?
~Mike~
On May 4, 11:04 am, William wrote:
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I duuno. The fat Ti tubes on a small frame just don't do it for me.
The bike purpose... totally right on.
Just don't know how big a market is out there for these bikes. Most of
the guys I work with who ride still think Carbon tubes and skinny
tires is nirvanna. I'm workin' on them though.
Best th
Perhaps... the PBH measurement emphasis is too strong? I've learned
over the years of hip and other injuries that top tube length and seat
tube angle are the most important bike dimensions to consider 1st. PBH
only tells you if you can straddle the top tube and how much seat post
will show. Of cou
my only comment to this discussion is the location of the reinforcing
2nd tube. The Retrotec's and the Singers both look aesthetically
correct. The Bomba does not work for me visually. I cast my lowly
Rivendell newbie vote for the diagonal design on any new Sam or
Hunqua.
~Mike~
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