Hunter Cycles showed something like this at NAHBS.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/huntercycles/6789257290/in/photostream
Very good idea. But you'd need something on the top tube to hold it.
~mike
On Saturday, April 21, 2012 9:36:06 AM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote:
>
> I have an idea in my mi
>From those of us in semi arid parts of the country (Carlsbad, Ca.) that
ride is fantastically beautiful and I'm super jealous. I have the ocean
nearby but I miss trees. And 12 hours out dedicated to cycling is pretty
darn nice too!
What size Supreme's are you running? I'm in the market for som
I think a new Atlantis would solve your dilemma think of the big fat
tires you could run .. even Nanos. Vertical drop outs, check, no more
problems, check. Plus you could get out of your blue bike rut.
Little devil on your shoulder ( mike)
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been there, done that. I'm running a 10 speed Campy Centaur ( square
taper) triple that was originally 50-40-30 that I put a 28t small ring on.
I'm using an 8 speed shimaNo 11-30 cassette shifting with Simplex retro
friction down tube shifters. Centaur rear long cage derailleur too. 9
speed R
yes... we are all jealous down here in the lower half. ( well at least I
am) Please post some photos so we can pretend like we were there!
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
On Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:51:20 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
>
> Planning on riding up Monday afternoon to juniper campsites. Tuesday
I'd like the answer to that as well. I found this steel rack that looks
promising.
http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=146_240&products_id=10894&zenid=018...
Looks like it would work.
~mike
On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 5:12:53 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> I've
Sta-lube boat axle grease... my tub is at least 10 years old. Works like a
charm. A greasy charm. Think I bought it based on some comment Gary
Fisher wrote. Guess he and Grant can't be wrong.
~mike
On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 3:44:15 AM UTC-7, Tim wrote:
>
> I'm doing my first ever new build t
If the dimensions listed on their translated Japanese site are correct it
would be too short as it shows 340mm tall. I found this picture on the net
for reference. It looks taller on this shot to me which looks like 700C
wheels.
http://maestro-kemeko.cocolog-nifty.com/photos/uncategorized/20
wow... looked like a perfect ride. Lot's of nice bikes and great terrain.
we need some of those kinda rides in So Cal.
I'm really jealous
~mike
On Tuesday, May 29, 2012 11:43:10 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
>
> Rode with the San Francisco Randonneurs on a mixed trail ride over the
> Gol
another way to get the low gearing you desire is to get a 94bcd crankset
and run a 20T small chain ring. Then a 34 cog will get you a similar low
gear.
The White Industries crank will get you there and there are
other available used MTB cranksets as well.
~mike
On Saturday, June 2, 2012 7:2
correction... TA and Middleburn offer 94/58 cranksets not White Ind.
~mike
On Monday, June 4, 2012 8:27:46 PM UTC-7, Michael_S wrote:
>
> another way to get the low gearing you desire is to get a 94bcd crankset
> and run a 20T small chain ring. Then a 34 cog will get you a similar lo
finally came out of the closet.. eh Doug.
My personal experience is that without the front load the Riv is more
stable and funner to ride. Adding a medium weight upfront/above wheel
load changes the equation.
~mike
On Tuesday, June 5, 2012 3:41:20 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote:
>
> Rene:
>
>
unfortunately, the thing I was hoping for... a new 650Bx 40 to 45mm knobby
tire isn't in anyone's comments. The closest thing is the Kenda Karma at
50mm. Hopefully they will run small.
~mike
On Thursday, June 7, 2012 11:49:43 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote:
>
> Detailed article on the spread of
The Sugino is kind of bottom of the acceptable range, especially with the
cheap chain rings. I swapped out the two big rings with some nice Raceface
7075 rings on mine. The IRD is very nice and the Herse is beautiful. I
like using 94 bcd cranks for the range of chainrings. Unfortunately they
my size but I'd have to change our every component... too much work.
~mike
On Friday, June 15, 2012 11:39:39 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Not mine/affiliated: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/3080899378.html
>
> Looks like a nice one!
>
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> David
> Redlands, CA
>
> *
Jim..we must think alike ... 'cuz those are 3 of my favorites also. And
David, your list is ahhh.. interesting.
~mike
On Monday, June 18, 2012 3:06:52 PM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
>
> Facebook and other "social networking" sites have led me away from blogs,
> which I used to
did you get the bars from on-one website across the pond?
~mike
On Sunday, June 17, 2012 10:03:30 AM UTC-7, velomann wrote:
>
> I'm building up a Lugged 93 Trek 750 hybrid as an all-purpose
> garvel/pavement bike. Had a brilliant idea to use the shiny silver On-One
> Mary bar (on sale) with the
Wow... that low rider rack is gorgeous!And a Sackville to go with it!
This combo will be on my shortlist if it makes it to market.
~mike
On Thursday, June 21, 2012 4:57:38 PM UTC-7, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote:
>
> Admittedly I'm partial to bike bags. I like a variety of ways to carry
> stuff
Doug, Chauncey bikes too. He built me a curved top tube 29er and a 650B
all rounder. Here is a picture of my 29er... filet brazed with nice silver
bits and an Acorn bag. It is tall enough in the front I can swap in a steel
fork and have a monster tour bike. For now I put on a suspension fork.
here is the right bike with Jack Browns... made by Moots for Hampston.
http://autobus.cyclingnews.com/photos/2008/giro08/index.php?id=/photos/2008/tech/probikes/andy_hampsten_may08/Andy_Hampstens_Hampsten_Strada_Bianca_Ti_SS
I'd love to do one of his tours... someday.
~mike
On Friday, June
I picked these up a while ago for a project that didn't work out. Brand new
in box ( well I did unwrap plastic bag parts are in) includes front and
rear and all hardware.
Cool design allows brake pad to swing clear of fork blade so you can stuff
big tires in. These are the Pewter gray model. Gra
these are sold now... Thanks for the responses.
~mike
On Sunday, June 24, 2012 10:13:37 PM UTC-7, Michael_S wrote:
>
> I picked these up a while ago for a project that didn't work out. Brand
> new in box ( well I did unwrap plastic bag parts are in) includes front and
> rear
great photos and a great trip Ray. I really enjoyed them.
I'm dying to do the SF to Ventura section this year. Just need some
other interested riders..
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
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For more casual cycling attire I prefer the Smartwool Microweight tee's.
http://www.moontrail.com/home.php has them for a good price.
for shorts I wear Kuhl Renegade shorts. Longer inseam, stretchy fabric and
lotsa pockets. I do wear a cycling liner, like the Pearl Izumi ones for
longer rides
That is the newest version. FS: I have a rear one in a silver 36 hole
version that I am not using and will sell it for $50 if anybody is
interested.
contact me off-line if interested.
~mike
On Friday, July 6, 2012 9:42:28 PM UTC-7, Mike wrote:
>
> So I was looking for some hubs tonight, checki
kinda curious about how it will ride with the taller BB height? The Hetres
are great tires and on a 56 frame they look really good.
I've seen the LHT's with a similar wheel switch and they work well too.
I'm thinking about this change on my '87 lugged Stumpjumper that has rack
and fender mo
just noticed this on the Acorn site... a mini rando bag! Very nice
looking, MUSA and three colors. http://www.acornbags.com/minirandobag.html
The small trunk sack is very nice but only comes in olive. I'd like one of
those in grey but that fabric is no longer available.
~mike
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raising the bottom bracket a cm or so does not create much of a problem in
my opinion. The braking situation is another matter, if you can't get
good leverage with the brake set up you choose then I would not do it.
Plenty of MTB bikes have been converted with many happy conclusions. Using
a la
there is another book with good route info published by Lonely Planet
Cycling USA: West Coast I've used data from both this book and the Tom
Kirkendall and Vicky Spring book.
I've only done the Northern California section, and had a great time.
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Every summer I see Mike's and others pictures of beautiful green forests
and wonderful rides and I think I should move to Portland... and then
winter comes and I change my mind.
and maybe I'm in the minority but I wish Grant would talk less about the
low carb diet and just ride.
~mike
Carlsb
for some reason, most V brakes are very unattractive to me. The symmetry
of a nice cantilever brake or a centerpull is much more pleasing to my eye.
Having ridden every type in my 30+ years I don't see much difference in
braking power on any good quality brake with dual pivot mounts. I don not
yes, please... Rock and Roads in 584 or 650B/27.5 what ever we are calling
them these days ... you'll sell a bunch as there is nothing with decent
off road tread in this size.
~mike
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 5:30:04 PM UTC-7, jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Bruce,
> These were inspired by the u
I use superfeet in my cycling shoes. They work great. I have one pair of
the ones that are heated and then molded to your foot that is the best.
Also Specialized sells their Body Geometry pads that can orient your foot
better in your shoe. This may help also. Or you can buy their shoes which
h
I have a 58.5 cm '87 lugged Stumpjumper that is similar to the Bomba too.
Mine has 70d HA, 73d SA and a custom Pacenti crown 55mm rake fork. It's so
nice riding that it's moved up in my bike collection from it's
original intention as a townie to a rough road/ touring ride. Next on the
agenda
your friend did a fantastic job with both videos... he's very talented.
The s24o video was very inspiring... maybe Grant should add that to the
s24o website?
~mike
On Sunday, July 22, 2012 10:11:10 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
>
> So I mentioned that my buddy Jesus Beltran, we just call him
Very nice build!
I had a Double Cross far 5-6 years... a great all around bike. With 40mm
knobbies on singletrack, 32mm smooth tires did 100mile /10k
climbing century's and everything in between including week long bike
tours. The cream frame, olive bags and brown on your bike all blend nice
Interesting info... I decided not to get a Hunqu because I wanted the
double top tube and all the info said I should get a 54 with no diagonal
TT. ( I'm 5'11.5 & 86.5 pbh)
This changes things... hmmm now I need to re-think this.
~mike
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In case anyone wants a Suntour Microdrive crank... I have one for sale. NOS
XC Expert crankarms with NOS 42-32 rings and a good condition 20T granny.
$50 shipped. There are plenty of 44 or 46T chainring out there is some
wants to build a low cost 46-32 double.
contact off line if interested.
Doug, While my opinion is that the right cantilever brakes ( Avid or Paul )
stop just as well I would just caution that the Travel Agents have a
reputation for cable failure becasue of the tighter bend. Since it's your
wifes bike and she is a lighter weight person and probably won't be
carrying
seems like nothing I've posted in the last 2-3 weeks has gotten through.
Maybe I'm just spam!
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whatt? you getting kickbacks? Most shops can't afford to keep vintage
stuff in their cupboards. I buy basic things,, cables, chains, tubes but
anything Riv-like comes from the Internet. Although now that I live in
Carlsbad, their is a shop in Oceanside... Pacific Coast Cycles that is the
cl
It's funny but the two bikes you picked, the dark green Atlantis and the
Orange all rounder have both been on my favorites list for along time...
~mike
On Monday, March 12, 2012 12:48:32 PM UTC-7, jinxed wrote:
>
> Have you ever happened across a photo of a bike that makes your blood boil
> in
the Campy ergoshifters are much nicer than shimaNos. Many drop bar mountain
bikers ( and me on my tandem) use 10 speed Campy ergo levers with an 8
speed shimaNo rear derailleur and cassette... shifts like they were made
for each other.
~mike
On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 2:25:06 PM UTC-7, sanjo
On my tandem, I'm using a older (M952) XTR long cage derailleur and XTR
12-32 cassette. shifts like a dream.
~mike
On Saturday, March 24, 2012 6:43:33 AM UTC-7, Patrick in VT wrote:
>
> On Mar 24, 8:34 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
> wrote:
> > We did a 10-->8 "Shimergo" conversion recentl
Micro-brews on tap? never had that down here, although Station Tavern next
door is the best. I miss them even though I just moved to San Diego
permanently. I had been there many times. I'm sure they will do well
there, I believe there is a larger population of the cyclist they best
serve.
I would agree that San Diego has a large cycling community, but my rough
estimate is that 80% are wearing team kits and ridding CF bikes, at least
in North County. I'm sure in the city there are more commuters/urban
riders. It's certainly many times greater than in the LA 'burbs where I
(and
I would agree that San Diego has a large cycling community, but my rough
estimate is that 80% are wearing team kits and ridding CF bikes, at least
in North County. I'm sure in the city there are more commuters/urban
riders. It's certainly many times greater than in the LA 'burbs where I
(and
I picked this up a while ago with plans for the sporty bike. I decided to
stick with my trusted B17 Special so I need to sell this, Brand new in the
box with wrench and cover.
The Antique brown is a beautiful color. $110 with shipping included in
Cont. USA.
Pls contact me offline
~mike
Carlsb
it's sold. Thannks.
On Wednesday, March 28, 2012 1:00:14 PM UTC-7, Michael_S wrote:
>
> I picked this up a while ago with plans for the sporty bike. I decided to
> stick with my trusted B17 Special so I need to sell this, Brand new in the
> box with wrench and cover.
> Th
Those are nice in case I run out. I have one extra Simplex Retro's and one
Suntour Sprints in reserve.
They would look nice as bar ends too.
~mike
On Wednesday, April 11, 2012 11:18:55 AM UTC-7, William wrote:
>
> Silvers on the insides, retro-beauties on the outside. I hope Riv stocks
> them
>From what I recall ( having owned a Ram) that the Ram and Hilsen were both
made from the same wall thickness tubing ( 8-5-8). The Roadeo has
thinner tubing from what I read. The Hilsen had better tire clearances. My
Ram would only barely fit a Jack Brown in front w/o fender. The back would
As much as I enjoy the technical content of BQ I often struggle with Jan's
"strong negative opinions" with most bikes/parts that are competition for
his products or what he rides.
He also suggests that we all would be happier on thin tubed standard
diameter frames, not offering the ideas that
Grant posted some pics of the latest version of Mark's hub area rack. It
looks nice and will fit bikes with mid fork rack mounts.It has tab welded
on the front corner that looks like it could attach to the front holes on
the Mark's rack or a Mini Campee rack with a Nitto brace rod for more
sti
damn! my size and in my town, someone probably offered him big $$ right
away.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
On Wednesday, August 8, 2012 9:01:21 PM UTC-7, jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Anybody on-list become a new Legolas owner? Up one minute, gone the
> next...
>
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGOLAS-CYC
After reading all of these comments and digesting them, I have to say that
Jan and Grant are the two biggest influences in my cycling life. I
certainly don't agree with the many of the recommendation or conclusions
offered but overall they represent the driving forces in how and what I
ride. An
some people just have good observational skills and spot various clues that
all together make them good at finding their way... I prefer not to use
computers or GPS as they become sort of a crutch you rely on.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
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Not everyone needs a narrow Q, but the other issue is that there are no
good 45mm 650B tires. The Schwalbe Fatties that Riv sells are stout and
heavy.
It would be interesting to build a road bike that could fit some of the
fat 700C tires out there, like the 60mm Schwalbe Super moto, and tes
I have a few items to sell that are brand new and didn't make it to a bike
project yet so...
1 pair IRD Cafam cantilever brakes, new $60 shipped
1 ea. green with tan straps Carradice Barley saddlebag, new $65 shipped
1 ea. Carradice Expedition standard mount Bagman, new $35 shipped
all pric
sale is pending payment on Barley bag and Bagman.
IRD brakes still available.
~mike
On Tuesday, August 14, 2012 1:18:53 PM UTC-7, Michael_S wrote:
>
> I have a few items to sell that are brand new and didn't make it to a bike
> project yet so...
>
> 1 pair IRD Cafam cantile
Barley bag and bagman now sold. Thanks.
The IRD canti's include both front and rear wheel. $65
shipped. Shiny silver, easy to adjust. great stoppers.
~mike
On Tuesday, August 14, 2012 1:18:53 PM UTC-7, Michael_S wrote:
>
> I have a few items to sell that are brand new and didn
brakes are now sold. Thanks for all the interest.
~mike
On Tuesday, August 14, 2012 1:18:53 PM UTC-7, Michael_S wrote:
>
> I have a few items to sell that are brand new and didn't make it to a bike
> project yet so...
>
> 1 pair IRD Cafam cantilever brakes, new $60 shi
I "know" a drop bar conversion would be great on this old Stumpy... here is
my Lugged "87 Comp with 46cm Noodles, Brooks etc.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/7089294979/in/photostream
...mines a 58 frame with a 59.5 top tube. I did cheat a little as it was
missing a fork. Had Chaun
the Shimano CX70's have a lot of adjustment, not sure if they will work
though... This is a trial and error thing unfortunately.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca
On Thursday, August 30, 2012 2:09:22 PM UTC-7, Kelly wrote:
>
> Well I have for the most part finished my build on the Holdsworth. The
> brakes I
a fat tire tourer! ... sounds like a winner to me. Hopefully with lugs and
cantilever brakes.
And maybe in a size I want to buy, as I'm between sizes on the
Hunqapillar, 54 too small for me ( I don't like tall stems and posts) , 58
too big in standover.
Looking forward to this one.
~mike
C
Doug, I've ridden the BB7 road cable disc and a bunch of hydraulics in my
time. For technical downhill rides on a suspended bike the hydraulics are
worth every penny. I would never ever build a rigid bike with cable discs
as they don't offer any real advantage and many disadvantages. (
weight/c
I think it helps you pick the bike that you want. Touring, the Atlantis has
thicker tubes, fast road... the Roadeo has thinner tubes... Bomber trail
bike... the Bombadil has the thickest. You factor in your body weight,
what you want to carry and pick the bike that meets those needs. Diameter
s and speeds' but compared to the folks who make their living
> making these things I'm a babe in the woods.
>
> That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
>
> -JImD
>
>
> On Sep 7, 2012, at 9:03 PM, Michael_S wrote:
>
> I think it helps you pick the b
I doubt the price would go that low David, maybe $1000 like the original
Hillbornes. I would buy one at that price that fits fat tires with a single
top tube and lugs, no discs please.
On the stem issue, to me it's tough to build a production bike and get
everything to line up for everybody type
that Bleriot with the Schwalbe fatties just looks right to me. Fat tired
lugged bikes are the cat's meow.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
On Thursday, September 6, 2012 5:22:34 PM UTC-7, justin...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Hey folks-
> Since getting my Saluki that fits me like a glove and is far sprightlier,
> m
A Riv needs an appropriate Head badge and nice paint, that's what
sets them apart. $1000 or so seems like a good price for a Riv.
What we really need is more info and less speculation.
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Tom Ritchey was such a key figure in the start of mountain biking and
a remarkable athlete. I didn't realize ( until I looked it up) that he is
the same age as me. To have been building frames so early and so well is a
true gift.
I still remember the '89 Worlds that Don Myrah won. I had just
I think there was some variation that occurred in the manufacture of each
bike. My green 58cm frame would fit a Jack Brown in the front but with only
3-4mm of clearance to the Tektro brakes. The back would easily fit a 38mm
tire. I sold it because I wanted to fit bigger tires.
~mike
Carlsbad
The Soma Double Cross is a nice bike too, Soma Fab. sells a lot of Riv type
stuff too. Or Black Mountain Cycles cross bike. Both will fit some nice
fat (45mm) tires. Both are lighter and nicer ( IMO) then the LHT for most
all purpose riding.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
> Peace,
> Tim
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same here... we need a 56! And that green is beautiful too.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
On Saturday, September 22, 2012 10:11:55 PM UTC-7, rw1911 wrote:
>
> Nice! love the idea of a Hunqapillar, but I'm between sizes (54-58)
> and not sure I could do the diagonal tube of the 58. Comparison to
> your
Big cassettes/freewheels are not that new back in the early 80's I had
a steel Schwinn Sierra, one of the 1st mountain bikes. Steel frame, room
for 2.2 inch knobbies and a 14-38 Suntour drivetrain. It shifted pretty
good, I recall.
~mike
Carlsbad ca.
On Sunday, September 23, 2012 9:57:13
After trying and liking a 46-32-22 on my 650B bike, I converted my 700C
road bike to a 44-29. I've been super happy with both and with 11-30 8
speed cassette's they work great for me. For some reason this combo is just
great. I never used the 22 granny on the 650B bike yet, but with full
pannie
yea... well just schedule it. I'd love to see some pine trees!
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
>
> If anyone is in the area, it's a real good outing. Maybe work out
> something for a SoCal Riv get together!!!
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I tried those knee savers once to try to fix an ITB issue... they made it
too wide. I'm happiest with a Q around 170 mm so triple cranks just feel
right. But that wasn't what was causing my ITB issue I found out. I went
to a Chiropractor (a long time ago) who specialized in cyclists when I was
sounds like a good time to me. Snap a photo on your ride with the Weirwolfs
next week.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
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this online shop http://store.biketouringnews.com/drop-handlebars/
carries both Nitto dirt drop models. I picked up a 48cm RM013 but have not
used it. The hood position is slightly narrower than a 46cm Noodle.
I also have an Origin8 gary II bar that seems to be a
good in-between choice loo
the bike is beautiful... but the saddle is the wrong tone. You must be
really comfortable with your self... I couldn't go out in public with my
bike dressed like that.
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you've led a sheltered life Doug, Woodrup's are very nice British made
lugged steel bikes that have been made for over 50 years.
http://www.woodrupcycles.com/frames.html
I wish I saw more lugged steel bikes down here along the San Diego coast...
almost everyone is on carbon fiber with tri bars
It's a beautiful bike, but it looks like it does not fit properly
and doesn't fit your needs. The seat is slid forward, the stem is raised up
high and short. Maybe a shorter reach bar would work, but a 650B conversion
won't help those things.( the BB is probably too low anyway). Sad to lose
suc
pretty sure it's steel. Made by Holland. The tubes look very oversized...
maybe triple oversize?
~mike
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opp's shuda checked... looks like ti with a carbon sleeve.
~mike
On Tuesday, October 16, 2012 3:50:30 PM UTC-7, Michael_S wrote:
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> pretty sure it's steel. Made by Holland. The tubes look very
> oversized... maybe triple oversize?
>
> ~mike
>
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That is what I think the issue is... long legs and short torso. If you use
the PBH measurement only you can end up too stretched out if you are built
like that. The bars are rotated up as well to shorten reach.The
shorter stem would help but it doesn't make it a touring bike.
another opt
Included in email update today. Been hoping for another color besides the
olive. Tan works for me one small trunksack in tan Please!
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
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that's an easy fix... dump that crabby fiber fork and get a real steel one.
Fat tire problem solved
~mike
On Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:52:14 PM UTC-7, Brewster Fong wrote:
>
>
> On Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:42:54 PM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote:
>>
>> It does sound strange to call 25 wider, but
Spectrum, who's often touted the best Powder coater in the US, uses a
special finer powder to improve lug line definition is still not anywhere
near a good wet paint job. Depends on how picky you are too.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
On Tuesday, October 16, 2012 11:03:07 PM UTC-7, Jared Volpe wrote:
>
>
like I said, depends on if you are picky or not. The lug lines don't go
away, they are just not as crisp with Powder coat. BTW, Steelman uses
Spectrum for his bikes frequently. ( according to hos website gallery).
I've had a few bikes done by Spectrum and the lug lines were not even
close to
That 6 degree wedge is very aggressive for an alignment adjustment. The
Specialized body geometry shoes have only a 2 degree wedge. Looks to me
like you will feel like you are slipping off the pedal. The 2 degree angle
in the Specialized shoes was a huge benefit for me as my inner Knee pain
Here is a google map using the bike travel mode. It says 4 hrs 16 min. for
the 35 mile route. So your 6 hours is pretty conservative.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=refugio+pass&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl
hopefully I can make this trip this fall or
That color combo is one of my favorites. I think Chris Kostman has a
all-rounder in similar colors. That bike is my size too...but I'd have to
sell something to get it as my new home is tight with 5 bikes in a 1 car
garage allowing space for my wife's car. So it's good news that it's not for
s
Shimano road and MTB are interchangeable except the hub spacing thing. Not
so with SRAM.
And their some Campy-Shimano marriages that work without any fancy added
parts, like Campy 10spd shifters with Shimano 8 speed cassettes.
~mike
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yea... and those shimaNo derailleurs... the nerve of that guy to deface a
bike like that. Of course if it was 55cm I just might of grabbed it... life
is too short ya know.
and I'm not sure I could ever go back to 559 wheels ever again.
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I'll have to write Google maps and have them revise there time estimate for
that leg. Unless you guys were doggin' it
I'm looking forward to the pictures and story... and next year to do the
same trip.
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my mileage estimates were from cycling guides and Google maps bike route
function... basically a rough idea.
I've always wanted to some cycling in the Big Basin area. It looks like some
beautiful terrain to ride in. ( yes I'm tired of the arid chaparral flora
our local rides encounter) Maybe
every *body* is different. My body temp runs hot. I'd love it if it never
got above 75d F for the rest of my life. Thats why I'm moving to the beach.
I love wool in temps below 80. Over that I prefer a synthetic material.
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I love how my Rambouillet rides and looks. It does great in the dirt and is
fast on the road. The only Riv I'd probably switch it for is a Hilsen just
to get the extra room for big tires as I love mixed terrain rides. But
there are some bike features I wanted in other bikes that Riv does not
David... I suppose that pic. was while you were vacationing in Oregon during
the winter?
now that you are living in SoCal you can wear your Ferragamos on your rides.
~mike
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