On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 12:06 PM, grant wrote:
>
> Jay here rides almost entirely with a load up front (on
> Platrackprototype with big basket and ShopSack prototype with lots in
> it), no problem. On campouts, three to four campers will have heavy
> loads up there, sometimes 60 percent front, 40
There's a 65cm ahh on ebay that looks A LOT like a scam
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rivendell-A-Homer-Hilson-Touring-Commuting-Bike-65cm_W0QQitemZ350259709778QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRoad_Bikes?hash=item518d1b0752&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
just as a heads up.
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On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 9:25 PM, JoelMatthews wrote:
>
> I have a pair of dress and rubber soled shoes from this company I use
> for riding. These seem a little far out there but might be worth a
> try if priced* reasonably:
>
> http://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk/casual_-_sports/ariel_shoe_cork/13
On Sat, Oct 3, 2009 at 6:48 PM, Tim McNamara wrote:
>
>
> On Oct 3, 2009, at 1:42 PM, JL wrote:
>
>> On Oct 1, 6:42 pm, Seth Vidal wrote:
>>>
>>> I sometimes wonder if someone could use the 'vegetan micro' material
>>> they have to make a
On Sun, Oct 4, 2009 at 11:59 AM, eflayer wrote:
>
> Just in case you have not seen this elsewhere.
>
> FS: Refurbed S&S coupled Kogswell P58, case, accessories
>
> This was put up for sale a while back. At that time
I had surgery about a month ago and I had almost 4 weeks before that I
could not bike b/c of the problem prompting the surgery. Many of y'all
were helpful in your suggestions of things I should do while I could
not ride a bike. My doctor has said I'm completely good to go, I can
even lift heavy ob
On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 5:30 PM, Justin August wrote:
>
> You should try the flatbars from Jitensha studio. A bar loved by many
> but more unsung than most.
>
I just picked up a pair of used suntour downtube shifters (not sure
which model) for $5 from my LBS - I may try out the jitensha bars -
I was reading the new post about the Yen at:
http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/159
and it made me ask: Is there any way that there are any american or
canadian or mexican companies(NAFTA) could manufacture some of these
components to the same level of quality?
I know there are a largish num
On Wed, Oct 7, 2009 at 3:10 PM, newenglandbike wrote:
>
> Regarding Nitto, I think it would be prohibitively costly for an
> American company to acquire the tooling necessary for forging stems,
> etc... Well, maybe prohibitive is not the right word-- what I mean
> is unattractive from a busines
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 9:42 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
>
> Technomic Deluxe stems are forged. Non-deluxe stems are cast. At least
> that's my understanding.
>
> I highly doubt that many companies are looking to move into the higher-
> end quill stem market. Aside from Riv, the only b
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 10:15 AM, Bill Connell wrote:
>
>
> It does seem like there would be room for a mid-sized frame production
> shop in the US along the lines of what match was. There are a lot of
> framebuilders who have gotten their start in the last 10 years, but
> only a very few are goin
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Tim McNamara wrote:
>
>
> No, but there are very few US frame building shops that can make 500
> frames in a month for a house brand. There's Waterford and that's
> abotu it. Match tried and went toes-up fairly quickly. Most frame
> builders in the US are one pe
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 11:55 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
>
> I don't think the yen exchange is the whole issue with Toyo. I heard a
> rumor that they had a significant number (~half?) of their longtime
> builders quit or retire. According to my source, it isn't fashionable
> in Japan
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 12:02 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
>
> Herding cats.
>
Yes. I am an open source software developer. I herd cats all the time.
I work on multiple projects where I don't even have financial
leverage over the people who work "for me" so I very much understand
th
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 12:10 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> I don't know for sure, but it seems like it's a bit of the opposite here. I
> work in a high school, and there are a LOT of students who would love to
> work in a craft trade, but feel compelled to "got to college" when that may
> not be the
On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 3:49 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> Their interweb is not working.
>
It was. I think the 1000 or so people on this list broke its mind.
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On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 1:49 PM, newenglandbike wrote:
>
> For a frame that takes a 1" threaded fork, yes the frame could take
> either. For example, Rivendell's new Roadeo frame can take either a
> 1" threaded or 1" unthreaded fork (and I think they'll offer both).
>
I think it's a 1" threaded
I have a set of the shiman br550's on my bike right now and I'm not
terribly pleased with them. They've been fairly persnickety to setup
and there's lots of annoying brake squeal from the front one. I'm
curious if maybe I should consider getting a set of the paul touring
cantis, the tektros or the
On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 10:35 AM, Steve Park wrote:
>
> The philosophy is about keeping bicycles fun and practical, not
> categorically rejecting certain equipment. If clipless pedals are
> functional and enjoyable then you are on the right track. No heresy
> there.
>
> my road and mtb bikes ha
On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 10:45 AM, beth h wrote:
>
> On Oct 12, 8:15 pm, Anne Paulson wrote:
>> The LHT is the poor man's Atlantis. Seriously-- it has Atlantis geometry.
>> Since I think the Atlantis is the best bicycle ever made, I think people who
>> can't afford an Atlantis should get a LHT. B
On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 10:53 AM, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 10:45 AM, beth h wrote:
>>
>> On Oct 12, 8:15 pm, Anne Paulson wrote:
>>> The LHT is the poor man's Atlantis. Seriously-- it has Atlantis geometry.
>>> Since I think the Atl
Just curious - did speedblends just go out of production or did they
get shelved for some other reason? I've never ridden on tires with
speedblend sidewalls - I just thought they looked cool.
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On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 8:55 AM, rperks wrote:
>
> Looks good, but why are the hills blue and the sky silver? Silver
> clouds I understand. If it is a too many color isue maybe the extra
> shade of green should be on the hills? Just seems kind of off, not
> sure why. When I saw it not filled
On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 11:02 AM, Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
wrote:
>
> In the spirit of the Fall season here in North Carolina, we took our
> latest build-up outside of the photo studio for some EcoVelo inspired
> photos. Since we couldn't quite capture Alan's photographic skill, we
> decided
On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 10:14 AM, Thomas Lynn Skean
wrote:
>
> Hi. I like my Paselas. But RBW's discontinuation of them makes me
> think I'd like to explore alternatives. 35 is as small as I'll go.
> Money's always an object, of course. But the Pasela's are inexpemsive
> enough that I might be w
On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 11:12 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
> Yep, read the write up in the specials section. They state they aren't
> carrying them anymore, on Jacks (and Rolly/Ruffy???) and Schwalbe tires.
> That's why they're closing out what they have left. I've been thinking
> about getting a co
On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 9:23 PM, LyleBogart{AT}gmail.com
wrote:
>
> Hi Nathan,
>
> Hm... herniated discs. As a PT, I am typically suspicious of
> diagnoses of back pain diagnosed with a herniated disc. Here's why:
> First, there are usually no "pre-injury" images (MRI) showing that
> there wa
On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 9:02 AM, jandrews_nyc wrote:
>
> Does anyone know if the panaracer paselas 35, and 37's are indeed 35
> and 37 mm when mounted on a velocity synergy rim?
> or are they much thinner ...as is the case with the pasela 32mm?
I have 35mm non-folding, non-tg on my atlantis whic
On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 8:08 AM, Surf wrote:
>
> Has anyone owned any or either of these bikes? Can anyone comment on
> their experience riding either of these. Looking for an all- round
> commuter. Upright albatross's a must.Big tires a must! I am also a Big
> guy.
Are you a big guy > 225lbs? I
On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 4:42 PM, cm wrote:
>
> I'll go with a TIE. Both bikes arrive on the same day-- it could
> happen.
>
I'd pity the ups or fedex person.
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On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 1:23 PM, Brian Hanson wrote:
> I have two bikes with B17 saddles. One has Noodles, and the other has
> Albatross bars. Both are fairly level with the seat, but the Alba's are
> closer, so I'm much more upright. I'm curious about the general feeling
> around where folks
On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 7:55 PM, Andrew wrote:
>
> I have no affiliation to the seller but this shop is selling Kogswell
> p/r 650b frame and forks for $325 and will throw in a bottom bracket.
> They dont include the fenders, headset and seatpost. They have all
> sizes.
>
> http://www.paulsbicycl
On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 1:34 PM, Brad Gantt wrote:
>
> I chose a specific builder because I wanted their ideas, aesthetics,
> etc. applied to a bike designed for my size, weight and riding style.
> These ideas and practices (craft, material, weld-style, etc) are what
> truly distinguish builders
On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 2:36 PM, Mike Irwin
wrote:
>
> Oops...here is a link to the pics.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/36294...@n03/sets/72157616898042722/
>
Just for the record. You're killing me here.. Killing me.
Someone is going to get a great bike for a deal.
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On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 3:30 PM, newenglandbike wrote:
>
> Not even a stamp? No names or logos seems like a pretty strict
> requirement for an artisan to adhere to. I only say this because I
> wouldn't call a builder's identity 'advertising' if all it amounted to
> was a stamp on the bottom
On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 2:38 PM, Brad Gantt wrote:
>
> "I'm not paying someone to advertise for them. I'm paying them for
> their skill and time."
> -sv
>
> Interesting perspective Seth but what you describe seems to devalue
> the role of the craftsp
On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 4:02 PM, JoelMatthews wrote:
>
>> Craftspeople throughout time have marked their work in one way or another.
>
> Heck yeah. Michelangelo even signed a ceiling he painted for the
> Vatican.
>
I'm sure everyone can see the difference between a signature and a logo. right?
On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 9:03 PM, JoelMatthews wrote:
>
>> I'm sure everyone can see the difference between a signature and a logo.
>> right?
>
> That was an era both before logos were used and people signing things
> was common. Michelangelo's signature, plus his using buddies' faces
> on angel
On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 7:02 PM, Brad Gantt wrote:
>
> Seth,
>
> I respect your position even if I don't share it.
Thanks - you'll note I'm not saying everyone should agree with me. :)
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On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 10:41 PM, John Blish wrote:
>
>
> On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 7:39 PM, Gino Zahnd wrote:
>>
>> I like how this entire conversation was public.
>
> I am sorry about that, Gino. I was so excited, not just the first time I
> sent an email to Mike but even later, too, that I neg
On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 4:21 PM, Kelt wrote:
>
> I love my Bleriot, but have a minor fly in my ointment. The skewers
> are shimano somethings and they are black :(
> Does anyone know where I can get a pair of enclosed cam silver colored
> skewers? (The ones from my Bridgestone 400 look good, but
On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 3:24 PM, CycloFiend wrote:
>
> Hey All -
>
> I've seen a couple instances in the past couple weeks of spam-posts slipping
> into the list. They are reasonably offensive and I appreciate those members
> who have brought them to my attention quickly.
>
> As you may know, al
On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 1:18 PM, doug peterson wrote:
>
> If anyone out there is contemplating an Atlantis, this one's nicely
> spec'd out and priced right. The 58 cm size must be really wrong for
> the seller to give up after only 200 miles but stuff happens.
> Someone's gonna get a nice bike.
Hi,
Just a suggestion I may have made before but: it would be nice if
there was a good way to see all new or back in stock items in one page
or in one section.
It's sometimes hard to see what's new w/o reloading the front page a
few bazillion times.
thanks,
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On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 1:11 AM, CycloFiend wrote:
>
> on 11/3/09 1:33 PM, Seth Vidal at skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Just a suggestion I may have made before but: it would be nice if
>> there was a good way to see all new or back in stock items in one page
>> or
On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 2:13 PM, Esteban wrote:
>
> Or just for a new puzzle "how do I fit another bike into my bedroom."
>
> Please don't bring up that s&s Atlantis. I was "next" in line for
> that. Wasn't it yellow... shucks.
>
I'm reasonably certain there will be other fish in the sea.
-sv
On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 2:54 PM, GeorgeS wrote:
>
> Getting a bike painted by Joe Bell is an experience. After some
> negotiations, I sent him a bike in February of this year. I got it
> back in October. No chrome but a custom color. It cost way more than
> $900. This was not a bike I needed
Doesn't this ebay listing (#350276249148) occur every few months?
Instructions indicate the bicycle is only available for the "buy it
now" price and request to be contacted outside of ebay, shown as an
image file.
Cheers,
Seth Ely
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On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 12:26 AM, Orthie251 wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
You should make sure the folks at riv see this email. It needs to be
filed under 'testimonials'.
Stick with the hilsen, but maybe also try out the roadeo to see what
you think of it as a go-fast road bike.
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On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 4:13 AM, nathan spindel wrote:
>
> Does anyone have a favorite glue to use for cork grips on handlebars?
> If it makes a difference, I'll be using it w/ the Portugese tree cork
> grips and aluminum Albatross bars.
>
I put a double layer of masking tape on and tap the grips
On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 10:23 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
>
> They're $40 retail, so you may just want to go and order them (should be
> available by the end of the month).
>
> I thoroughly confused my LBS yesterday when I ordered them. I kind of like
> blowing their mind by the weird stuff I get,
On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 1:16 PM, Rene Sterental wrote:
> Thanks for all the feedback.
>
> - The question on tires is a very good one, as I am completely beffuddled by
> all the 29" tire choices out there. On my AHH I'm running Schwalbe Marathon
> Supreme 35 tires and I like them a lot. It's the f
On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 1:45 PM, Rene Sterental wrote:
> Do you think they are that superior to the Marathon Supremes?
>
"superior" includes a lot of characteristics.
I rode marathon's on my atlantis and while they were very resilient I
didn't enjoy them at all. I put paselas on the bike one da
On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 1:02 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
> I wish the MUSA pants/shorts/K-nicks had a touch of lyrcra or similar
> stretchy material. That extra little bit of give is the only thing they're
> missing.
>
I can see a tiny bit of stretch being nice, yes. I also wish the
length was sele
On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 11:16 AM, beth h wrote:
>
> Well, there's always switching to blackwall tires. The Paselas are now
> available in an all-black version in several sizes.
>
the owner of my lbs has said that the non-tg, wirebead paselas are
ONLY blackwall now.
The tan walls are only availa
On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 3:00 PM, Tim McNamara wrote:
>
> My understanding is that this is due to QBP only stocking the
> blackwalls now, but the tan walls are available from other
> wholesalers. Bummer, I hate blackwall tires.
>
I like tanwalls, too. However the Pasela T-serves with the reflec
On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 8:12 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> What is the difference between a black-walled Pasela and a T-Serve?
>
The t-serves are a little rounder. Have 'Tourguard" by default and
the ones I have also have a reflective strip.
in terms of ride quality not a lot different.
tserves
On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 8:35 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> This is an excellent conversation! As I mentioned, I've noticed this a
> while ago, but haven't been too concerned. I'm lazy and cheap, ya' know.
> The split runs completely round the tire on one side, and is barely visible
> as a hairline
On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 9:00 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
> On Sun, 2009-11-15 at 05:57 -0800, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
>> SRAM 10s brifters, SRAM bar-ends, or XX MTB shifters will shift on the
>> XX cassette.
>
> That's not what SRAM's web site says. They say you need the XX
> derail
This sunday topped out about 75F here in durham, nc so a friend of
mine and I decided to take advantage of the lovely weather and go for
a ride around the countryside. A little brisk in the morning when we
left but w/i 30 minutes were peeling off layers and riding shorts and
short sleeves. We rode
On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 4:40 PM, Patrick in VT wrote:
> c'mon, there's in an between! stopping for a minute to take a few
> snaps of some scenery and friends is a far cry from blindly pointing
> and shooting, or stopping for 10 minutes to take the perfect shot.
> further, some of my favorite ph
On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 4:58 PM, Jim M. wrote:
>
> For the cheapest option, I think, get the triple crank and make it a
> double. That way you don't have to ditch the shifters. You could move
> the outer ring to the middle position and have a 46/24 front, which
> would give you a lower gear than
Hey,
I'm looking for some parts and instead of buying them all new I
thought I'd ask around and see if anyone had any of them sitting
around in reasonably good condition and wanted to part ways.
Here's what I'm looking for:
- cranks - a good double or triple. Something silver and in good shape
What's the inside diameter of the head tube on a romulus? and the fork crown?
I will need to get a headset for a rom soonish and i couldn't find
this information anywhere on the rbw site or cyclofiend's.
I can just measure it, but I'd really like to know.
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On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 12:38 AM, CycloFiend wrote:
> I'd be willing to bet it's a 1" headset, standard on both ends. That's what
> the Rambouillet was spec'd with, according to the Ramb catalog -
>
> http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/rambouillet/rambflyer/18.html
>
> You're not asking about "stack
On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 9:44 AM, newenglandbike wrote:
>
> Tange Levin headsets are about $20, one of those would fit too.
>
>
I was thinking sealed bearings might make sense but I'm willing to be
wrong about that. Suggestions?
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On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 10:23 AM, Mike wrote:
>
> Why not just throw down and get a Chris King? Seems the best way to
> go. Sure, it's expensive but you'll most likely not have to worry
> about it again.
>
Harris cyclery seems to speak well of:
http://www.canecreek.com/component-headsets?browse
On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 2:29 PM, Mark wrote:
>
> I dont know why more people dont have rear hubs.I've never seen
> one break and theres no maintenance. Grant has told me he doesnt like
> them. Never really explained why, but I like em.
> Great job Eric!
>
I like them - however I can come up
On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 1:59 AM, CycloFiend wrote:
> on 11/17/09 10:04 PM, Earl Grey at earlg...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I went for the larger Hillborne size that fit me, and find that when I
>> come to a stop that my thigh rests squarely on the top tube and rear
>> brake cable, and am worried about
On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 9:33 AM, David Hallerman wrote:
> A length of cable housing liner and two "donuts" at either end works
> perfectly.
>
> Do a search for "cable housing liner," and you'll find things like this:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yd9oefw
>
> That one is black...I've also seen it in white
On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 5:05 PM, Rene wrote:
> Please lead me to links of reviews, or if you have one, about the Velo
> Orange Campagne Handlebar Bag. I want to read some reviews and
> comments about it before I decide on buying. Thanks. -- Rene
>
I don't have any comments on the VO bag but I wil
On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 7:00 PM, Rene Sterental wrote:
> For what it's worth, I'm 265 lbs and Rich @ Rivendell, the wheel builder,
> recommended Dyad 36 spoked rims with XT hubs for me for the Bombadil. On all
> my other bikes I'm running Mavic Open Pros with 32 spokes and have never had
> any iss
On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 10:28 AM, RonLau wrote:
> I can think of a few.
>
> 1. I tried mounting a baby seat to an touring/mtn bike, I found my son
> is too close to my back, all he can see is my back.
completely silly - but I read the above line as:
"I tried mounting a baby seal to a touring/mt
On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 12:11 PM, Mike wrote:
> I really enjoyed the Andy Hampsten interview from a few years ago. I
> also really like Tips for Happy Riding which I found in the first
> catalog of theirs I ever received. It really got me thinking. You can
> read it here:
>
> http://www.rivbike.co
Ran across this on flickr today. It seems like the right sort of stuff
to have in an owners manual these days:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/markgell/sets/72157622866631328/
Some of the greasing suggestions would have been welcome items on
other bikes I've owned.
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On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 9:22 PM, MichaelH wrote:
> My Ebisu commuter had been sitting on the porch for the past four
> months. Since I live in a town without paved roads, except for the
> state highway, which is in abysmal condition, that bike, with 32 mm
> Pasellas seemed like the natural choice
On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 10:07 AM, MichaelH wrote:
> Sorry Seth, it's a 62 ctr to ctr, and its not unloved, just unridden.
> That's why it sat on the porch where I would see it every day. Of my
> four bikes I love my Rambouillet the most, but the Ebisu gets the most
> m
On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 4:56 PM, Esteban wrote:
> "so I figured the best way to invest my money is buying the last
> bike I'll ever own."
>
> Or if you're like some of us, it may be "buying the first of many
> bikes that more or less resemble it."
Ain't that the truth.
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Home for thanksgiving and I brought the atlantis with me. My brother
(an aluminum and plastic-bike person) who I have been trying to
convince of the virtues of steel and the rivendell-fit-advantages got
to try out the atlantis. He was rather impressed. He took it out for a
short ride, came back and
On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 2:10 PM, b hamon wrote:
>
> I have two Brand New, left-handed Dura-Ace bar-end shiters with cables and
> housing.
> Sell for 20.00 each, or 35.00 for the pair (so you can have a pair of
> pure-friction functioning bar-cons for cheap). Price includes postage in
> lower 48.
On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 12:40 PM, Victoria Perry wrote:
> Hello- Fairly new to this group and I have been quite happy with the
> content and tone very pleasant Like minds I guess.
> Would anyone have to sell or know where I can get a HG 70 or 50 or 90
> 13/30 cassette silver or grey preferable, new
I just received the canti-rom frame/fork last night. It is in rather
stunning shape and after looking it over I have to ask:
Does anyone know why riv stopped making the simpler lug design? The
more ornate lugs like on the AHH and atlantis are beautiful but there
is something nicely understated ab
On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 9:40 AM, newenglandbike wrote:
>
>
> On Dec 3, 8:08 am, Seth Vidal wrote:
>> I just received the canti-rom frame/fork last night.
>
> Congrats on such a nice bike man! Those are pretty hard to find, I
> understand. Plus, I'm guessin
On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 10:09 AM, newenglandbike wrote:
>
> Not to throw a wrench in your plans for the AHH, but Jan Heine et. al.
> recently published results of an extensive test involving various
> tires/widths and speed, and they found that rolling resistance is a
> *weak* function of tire widt
On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 11:24 AM, Leslie wrote:
> MSL still has a green Hilborne or three left (don't remember the sizes
> off the top of my head); I know I rode a 56 and a 60, and a 61 AHH,
> before I ended up putting a Ram in layaway there). Great folks
> there. Now, I just need to keep pitchi
On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 2:35 PM, jandrews_nyc wrote:
> I think I read somewhere that Riv is going to release a pannier set...
> Does anyone know if this is true? I'm in the market for a set...maybe
> two and don't want to purchase until I see what Riv comes up with...
> Will they be part of the Sac
On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 3:16 PM, Nicole E. wrote:
> I've also read somewhere that there are panniers in the works, but I
> can't remember whether or not it was a credible source. I'm in the
> market for panniers and have been waiting for Riv to update their
> shop.
>
> I bought a Nigel Smythe coun
On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 4:29 PM, Nicole E. wrote:
> Actually, the Wald basket/ShopSack combo doesn't look like a bad
> idea! The ShopSack isn't quite as classy as I had in mind (I'm trying
> to avoid the professor-hobo look, although I seem to keep replicating
> it in spite of myself), but it migh
On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 4:43 PM, Bill Connell wrote:
>
>
> It's not a cheap option (esp. with the rack requirement), but i think
> the new Riv Slickersack looks fantastic. I've been making my own
> saddlebags lately as a winter project. The newest one is at the bottom
> of this post (click pic for
On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 5:26 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J
wrote:
> I use a Big Box with the Nitto Quick Release gizmo (on Riv website) on a
> Bombadil commuter. It's a fantastic combo -- the Big Box is HUGE, and very
> good looking (excellent usable pockets, too). The Quick Release works
> perfe
On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 8:35 PM, Brian Hanson wrote:
> BTW - for the post about the re-openable zip tie - just cut the old ones off
> and use new ties when you want to put it back on. They're super cheap - get
> a big bag at a hardware store and you'll be set for years...
> Brian
I can't do tha
On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 11:19 PM, Michael Dakin wrote:
> Could be tough to beat the connection quality of multiple zip ties--
> rock solid. I get the urge to remove the basket sometimes but I never
> do because I too don't like the idea of wasting zip ties (and I know I
> want the basket on there
On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 9:04 AM, Ray wrote:
> Anyone else having this problem?
>
http://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/rivbike.com
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On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 9:22 AM, Ray Shine wrote:
>
> Thanks, Seth, but what's that mean to me? I have not changed one thing on my
> computer, and I accessed the site yesterday. What is my problem?
>
I don't know. I was just showing you a website that could help you
te
On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 4:38 PM, eflayer wrote:
> I know it goes against the grain of everything we stand for here.
> Actually, what do we stand for here? But don't you think Riv/Grant
> could do a really really good job on a tigged frameset. No need to
> sully the Riv name or brand, but maybe a
On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 2:44 PM, Bill Connell wrote:
> On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 1:35 PM, eflayer wrote:
>> Headtubes on BLT and BLTaiwans are short...
>>
>> But it does look as if little old BG is sourcing his own upjutting
>> Salsa (old) quill stems.
>>
>> Bet the BLTaiwans weigh a ton. Don't wa
This is not a rivendell bike but it is modern lugged steel. I thought
I would share these contrasting photos with everyone. Consider this a
cautionary tale:
Before Fedex:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/23/34509120_bc65826f8a_b.jpg
After Fedex:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2564/4168606752_4b2c42
On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 6:38 PM, newenglandbike wrote:
> Wow, that is awful. I'm sorry that happened and hope you can get it
> repaired without too much trouble. thanks for the warning.
>
Getting it repaired will be simple in contrast to getting the
responsible party to PAY for the repairs.
On Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 10:45 AM, Ray wrote:
> The brakes: I rode up to Hawk Hill, Marin Headlands since that was the
> closest long grade near my home (just a 30-minute ride over the Golden
> Gate Bridge). The back side of that climb is a very STEEP downgrade,
> and a good test descent for the b
On Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 12:35 PM, John Bennett wrote:
> It's got some cool new features, and we like it a lot.
>
1. I love the new layout
2. I love that I can now middle-click to open a link in a new tab.
thank you!
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