On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 10:31 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> I actually have an itch to get one that looks like this:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/brianwickman/316243850/
>
If anyone is interested by photog partner has posted more nahbs pictures today:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/4393289
On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 9:03 AM, JoelMatthews wrote:
>> Starting to notice a few more of Brad's bikes here in the Twin
>> Cities. There are probably more, but I'm not part of any "in" crowd.
>>
>> Jim from Hiawatha (Riv dealer = Riv content) went out to the show.
>> Hopefully he'll have a nice lo
On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 10:15 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Sun, 2010-02-28 at 16:32 -0800, Marty wrote:
>> Got to see what all the fuss was about on Saturday morning. Granted,
>> there was plenty there to be inspired by, but honestly I was a bit
>> disappointed. Too much bling for me.
>
>
> Fun
On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 7:33 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
> Do you have any bikes in the fleet at present that were like the ones
> you saw that had you thinking?
>
the capricorn 650b city-bike is one. Perfect errand-sized front rack,
great balance very understated looks, imo.
The ant boston roa
On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 11:13 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Mon, 2010-03-01 at 08:47 -0500, Seth Vidal wrote:
>> On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 7:33 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>> >
>> > Do you have any bikes in the fleet at present that were like the ones
>>
On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 12:30 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> You saw a Box Dog Pelican at the show? Where? I certainly missed that,
> and I went through the show about a dozen times.
In the banjo bicycles booth.
The BDB pelican is made my ahren rogers - he's the owner of banjo bicycles.
right h
On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 2:48 PM, William wrote:
> I have an Ibis Forte road tandem that doesn't get used much. The
> tires are starting to look a little old in the sidewalls, so I decided
> to pull them off and use them on my Hillborne before they are too old
> to use. So, I did a three way tire
On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 11:10 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> Yeah, that's what I'm hoping... of course I'm not-hoping as well as I doubt
> I could afford one!
>
I'm beginning to think that a fillet-brazed or even a well-done
tig-welded tandem (like the burley we have) would make for a fine
bike, but I'
On Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 5:19 PM, William wrote:
> The way to prime the pump is with cash. One paid in full SimpleOne
> deposit is probably not enough, but it certainly would help. I bought
> an in-stock Bomba in part to help out. I'm trying to figure out which
> of my friends I can influence int
On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 12:23 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
> Wow, that is a stunning bike. A custom color, all D.A., and a Ti saddle.
> Wow again!
> Someone buy this, please!
>
I think I'd want to hear more from the seller - b/c w/o any pictures I
am doubting things a bit.
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On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 12:40 AM, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 12:23 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
>> Wow, that is a stunning bike. A custom color, all D.A., and a Ti saddle.
>> Wow again!
>> Someone buy this, please!
>>
>
> I think I'd want to h
On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 12:44 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
> He's got pretty good pix: http://denver.craigslist.org/bik/1625119202.html
>
Ah -ha - I was looking at the old ad, not the new one.
my mistake.
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On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 12:47 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
> Pretty good lookin, huh. :-)
>
Not bad - looks like it'd be perfect for you. Take more pictures for
us when you get it.
:-D
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On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 12:55 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
> Yep, I'd have the saddle right about where it is... h, new bike
>
It's almost spring - you need to celebrate the new season with a new bike!
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On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 10:25 AM, Buck wrote:
>
> I want it to be at least as classy as the Keven. The new Sackville
> BarSack looks great, but it's larger than I want and requires the
> Nitto decaleur. And that makes it $200, which is too much. I actually
> bought a BrandV Barbox, and it was about
On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 10:35 AM, Beth H wrote:
> I LOVE this idea. If the refurbished frame were offered at a price I
> could afford it could be a way for me to build up an Atlantis.
>
> ..::snif::..
>
> But even if the price is still beyond me, what a great thing for
> Rivendell to do.
> Brillian
Grant is everywhere!
First it's Soma. (Amos)
Then it's Hollywood. (Smile Train)
Now it's Xtracycle! http://www.cyclelicio.us/2010/2010-xtracycle-radish/
I can see why he was quiet at the end of last year. He had to be CRAZY busy!
good for him
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So, since forever I've had squealing front brake problems with the
shimano br550 cantis. The VO no-squeal pads worked for a while but
they wore down remarkably fast.
So this weekend I decided to bite the bullet and I took out an old
pair of mafac tandem cantis that I had from an old gitane tandem.
On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 3:07 PM, William wrote:
> So, if a new custom costs $3000 and a new stock frame costs $2000 from
> the same builder (Waterford Rivs, for example), then your used custom
> is worth some percentage less than $2000, in my opinion. Am I wrong
> about that? Would you pay more
On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 3:18 PM, William wrote:
> Good point. This one on ebay claims to have been built by Waterford.
> That was the basis for my hypothetical. Do you think this Waterford
> Custom retailed for a lot less than $3000?
>
Likely just means its fairly older.
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Sorry if I missed it - but was the mystery musa-made item ever revealed?
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On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 7:58 PM, D. Goff wrote:
> Looking at the current fleet, which Rivendell would be preferred for
> Centuries, Charity Rides and Supported Touring to replace a
> Specialized Carbon/Aluminum Roubaix? I am already considering a
> Hunqa, Soma Saga, Thorn or similar to replace a
On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 10:47 PM, SJB wrote:
> I gotta say it, that is one seriously fugly bike.
>
> Steve-
>
No, you don't have to say it.
This list has by-and-large been positive.
If you don't like the bike and you cannot find a constructive way to
put it, then don't comment at all.
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On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 10:02 AM, Earl Grey wrote:
> I bought these a while back from Peter White. They are SKS plastic/
> aluminium composite fenders with Berthoud aluminium single stays (the
> Germans, like the Brits, write it aluminium).
>
> I have bought nothing but SKS fenders since the early
On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 5:16 PM, John Bennett wrote:
> Great video make by Vaughn (camera) and Jay (riding and editing).
>
> Just posted on YouTube.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2W2--ku0zM
This is great! The kind of 'advertisement' that gets people to really
pay attention.
well done.
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On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 6:30 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> Saw that, too. Tempted to get a 60cm as my 62 is just a touch too small.
> Just swapping parts would be cool, then sell my 62... H
>
Your 62cm is too small so you'd get a 60cm?
maybe my math is off but 62 is still bigger than 60, righ
On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 3:24 AM, William wrote:
> So wait, is this the Dream Bike of the Week #1? Somebody bought it
> for $3000 and then donated it to a school so they can auction it
> again? Is that what happened?
>
If that's the case the person who bought it and donated it gets a
whole bunch
On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 8:37 PM, Esteban wrote:
> And I meant that my 35mm Honjos are too tight. I concur - here's no
> way to fender 35mm tires on these "road" bikes!
>
Could you get some of the 42mm berthoud composite fenders that were
discussed the other day?
That might get you up to a 32mm
Hey folks,
my d-rack bag from bailey works bags came in on monday and I got a
chance to try it out and take some pictures.
Pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/tags/baileyworks/
Thoughts:
I can put a cable lock, a camera, phone, wallet and some food in it,
no problem. It's dainty and
On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 1:36 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Wed, 2010-03-17 at 10:31 -0700, Phil Brown wrote:
>> Bosheild for chains, Framesaver for frames.
>
> Well, I will admit, Boeshield does a really fine job on chains.
>
> I've used it a couple of times on frames and have no reason to belie
On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 2:20 PM, Roy Yates wrote:
> Your photos are excellent, and the bag looks nice on the bike. However, in
> the closeup photos, the bag looks more floppy than boxy, more like the
> stiffness of a cordura bookbag. So what keeps the bag upright with stiff
> sides when the bag
On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 7:10 PM, William wrote:
> The video was cool. Is that Redwood park? Or Joaquin Miller.
The video was more than great.. These guys are doing a great job.
the locations are fantastic.
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On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 2:24 PM, Dave Lloyd wrote:
> I was given a BoBike mini (minus the mount, that went with my brother in
> law's bike which was, erm, borrowed without permission) but have a
> threadless stem on my Big Dummy. Anyone have a line on where to get a
> threadless adapter?
Pretty
On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 8:32 AM, M9091666 wrote:
> After reading several bicycle forums, considering the many
> alternatives, I've settled on Frame Saver. I know that GP and other
> bike shops use Boeshield, but I'm convinced it is because Frame Saver
> is a mess to apply and clean up compared to
On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 1:19 PM, RoadieRyan wrote:
> Lovely frame! and yes you gotta get a head badge for it although I
> imagine it goes to paint without one and they put it on during
> assembly
>
>
Custom Headbadges:
Gorgeous ones in fact:
http://www.pokacycle.com/Page%202.%20Headbadges.html
On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 1:44 PM, Dustin Sharp wrote:
> Do you do eggs and dairy? Hard to get low carb on a pure vegan diet, I
> think. Unless you are drinking vats of coconut milk.
>
Cut out white-flour breads and pastries of any kind.
That's a big carb cut.
But in general, I wouldn't fuss wi
On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 12:12 PM, Bill Connell wrote:
> On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 10:30 AM, happyriding wrote:
>> Any chance you could be swayed by one lone voice: no lug lining,
>> please! Subtle is better than garish. Even two dark colors
>> highlight the lug lines enough.
>
>
> I'm generally
Hi,
Does anyone have a pair of these (or even just the right one) of
these shifters:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/4438316087/sizes/l/in/set-72157613334923082/
floating around that they would want to part ways with?
7/8/9sp - doesn't matter..
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On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 7:05 PM, James Valiensi wrote:
> Hey,
> I may have a set of Suntour thumb shifters.
> Cheers!
>
I'm pretty sure I have a pair of suntours - but the mountain band
won't fit the bars I have. It's why I'm looking for the shimanos -
they are easy to resize if they are on the m
On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 9:39 PM, jinxed wrote:
> Every time I ride my bike in the dirt, this recording plays over and
> over in my head. It's just what I think single track sounds like.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu0FjmcJva8
>
I find myself humming this and thinking of the images in this
On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 4:31 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> Sounds like you need a canti Romulus for sure. I've never heard of an owner
> who didn't love theirs.
>
If you could find a lightly damaged rambo or AHH or rom that needed
some fixin' and repainting.
That might be the easier route to a canti
On Sat, Apr 3, 2010 at 1:11 PM, MichaelH wrote:
> I have been idly thinking about looking for a used Atlantis frame to
> build up. When I look at the Riv web site I know longer have a link
> to the pdf geometry chart, and the Atlantis page only lists sizes up
> to 61. Didn't they once make a 64,
On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 8:57 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Second, if you leave
> it long enough, it seems to support even off-center loads far, far better
> than does a bb-mount 1-leg stand and, I dare say, perhaps even better than a
> 2-leg stand. I have yet to test it with, say, 25 lb in the leftsi
On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 11:21 PM, Esteban wrote:
> Still in the Bay Area (down mid-week to teach, then up here later this
> week for a conference -- whew! I guess the 'quake was upgraded to a
> 7.2. The San Diego/Tijuana megalopolis shrugs it off. My mother
> reported, like Dustin, that it was q
On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 12:48 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
> I'm not hearing about much damage in Tijuana, which is built up with the
> opposite of strict building codes. :-)
>
Read the Nytimes - a number of buildings and a parking deck collapsed.
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On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 7:51 PM, amoll68 wrote:
> Jan,
>
> I thoroughly enjoy BQ exactly the way it is. I hope it continues for
> many years. I bought all the back issues, and continue to re-read them
> frequently. These are not disposable periodicals. Along with the
> Rivendell Reader, they are re
On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 8:17 PM, William wrote:
> Oh SNAP! It was all Jay, solo. That's something else.
>
1. I liked the tapping out of the beat. It's a little bit of showing
off but that's just fun.
2. the long shot where he raced by? Definitely good stuff.
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On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 10:52 PM, RoadieRyan wrote:
> Wonder what kind of bag that is- a Sackville medium or something else
>
> I have some serious fire trail envy what an awesome looking ride!
>
I'm more curious about the music right now.
It's great.
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On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 12:42 PM, Phil Bickford wrote:
> On Apr 6, JoelMatthews wrote:
>
> >http://www.bicycleclassics.com/
> >Right column, six paragraphs from the bottom.
>
> I couldn't find it - has it been removed?
>
just search for the word 'heron' on the page.
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On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 2:53 PM, Philip Williamson
wrote:
> Could you use a brake lever with a quick release that way? Set it up
> with the release popped open, then to park you'd squeeze it tight and
> close the release. You'd need long fingers, I guess...
> You could do something similar with a Q
On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 2:07 AM, Brad Gantt wrote:
> Sorry, that would be Bonnie "Prince" Billy not "Price".
>
And for anyone who really likes the song:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002YLTH6Q/ref=dm_ty_trk
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On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 4:33 PM, William wrote:
> I just called Jay, complemented his work.and pulled the trigger on
> a 54 Hunqa. Woot!
>
That should definitely reinforce the efficacy of a video-based
advertising campaign. :)
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On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 5:43 PM, William wrote:
> I sold off 5 bikes this year:
>
> Single speed crossbike
> Geared crossbike
> All rigid mountain bike
> Front Sus mountain bike
> MCRB
>
> I also sold my wife's Mt bike and a bunch of parts. These three new
> bikes (Hillborne, Hunqa, Bomba) are my
On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 12:58 PM, Anne Paulson wrote:
> On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 9:34 AM, Bill Connell wrote:
>
>>
>> My oldest daughter's first camping trip was when she was 7-8 months
>> old, but both kids are in the middle range now where they're too big
>> to haul in a Burley, but not able to ri
hi all,
I got a brand-new still in the bag set of sneaker pedals from
cyclotourist and I was dinking with them... I was wondering - should I
pop off the caps and relube/pack these things before using them?
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On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 10:27 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
> They sound like great pedals!
>
> I re-lubed and adjusted mine pretty early in their lifespan. The cap pops
> off with one of those real small screwdrivers and then they adjust like any
> other pedal.
>
Anyone know a good guide on how best t
On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 11:36 AM, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 10:27 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
>> They sound like great pedals!
>>
>> I re-lubed and adjusted mine pretty early in their lifespan. The cap pops
>> off with one of those real small screwdriver
On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 3:11 PM, Rene Sterental wrote:
> It's those who ride with iPods that need mirrors the most!
> I did that when commuting, but stopped out of concern. Still, I can
> usually only hear a car behind me when it's right on top of me. With
> my progressive glasses, turning my head
On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 8:58 PM, happyriding wrote:
> Picture? I had trouble figuring out what people were talking about in
> the kickstand thread.
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Hey folks,
I've tried these levers and bars on 3 different bikes and I've liked
them on none of them. I think it's the width but I'm not sure. Anyway
-they are now available
Picture:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/4513049587/
Handlebars are the nitto/VO left bank bars, in good condition -
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 3:06 PM, scott wrote:
> Jim,
> It made me chuckle because my mind could only think of "Park Tool
> Blue" as the color it would be dipped in, and I imagined a big blue
> rubbery basket in my sightline while I'm riding down the road.
>
You'd really only need a shallow basi
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 3:16 PM, William wrote:
> Clearly the bicycle industry has a lot of history, much of which is
> from outside the US. Especially the Rivendell community gets a great
> deal of inspiration from the cycling heritage of France, England,
> Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, and yes
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 4:02 PM, William wrote:
> Seth,
>
> Very well played...bringing the grouch without the retro. :)
>
> I kid I kid
>
> There's nothing magical about 1955 for me either. I think the intent
> of the hypothetical was: When you go to the roots of
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 4:20 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>> The article about the taylors in BQ should point up the point better
>> than anything else - the bicycling design world is VERY incestuous and
>> pointing to any one design and saying "that is clearly from Japan" is
>> a bit of a stretch
On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 10:17 AM, GeorgeS wrote:
> Man, I am so glad to read this thread. I kept thinking it was just
> me. Now I can throw mine away w/o guilt. I agree that it should not
> be sold or resold. Nice people don't do stuff like that.
> GeorgeS
>
If you want to throw it away, you
On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 10:37 AM, manueljohnacosta
wrote:
> Deraillieur already bought. Now bigger question what to do about the
> old one? Did someone say creative piece?
>
Pull the jockey wheels out - if they are still okay - you can use them
on another derailler later.
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On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 4:16 PM, cm wrote:
> Wow!
>
> http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/roubaix-tech-cancellaras-race-winning-rig/115224
>
> What is next?
>
I believe there used to be a tshirt at riv that said:
"Still lugged Steel- vindication will come. Just you wait."
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On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 12:34 PM, Rick Smith wrote:
> I've come to the conclusion that the only time I'm ever yelled at,
> buzzed, bothered, etc. on a commute is when I'm on a bicycle with
> upright handlebars. When I'm on a bike with drop bars, whether I'm in
> the drops or not, I never have a pr
On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 11:07 AM, GeorgeS wrote:
> I certainly would not want to urge anyone to arm themselves unless
> they are comfortable with a firearm, but if you sometimes or always
> carry a gun in your car for protection, there is no reason why you
> should not do so when riding a bike -un
On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 3:37 PM, GeorgeS wrote:
> Ahh. The in terrorrem effect of what might be a shoulder holster. Of
> course for this to work, you're depending on people being of a certain
> age or at least old enough to have watched Hill Street Blues. My
> sense is that armpit holsters have
On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 1:01 AM, manueljohnacosta
wrote:
> I was lucky to get in possession of a 49cm Le Tour Mixte. I figured
> since my girlfriend just recently got a new job, new place, graduated
> from college and her birthday was coming up, I figured I should get
> her something big. Pink is
On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 11:20 AM, rperks wrote:
> I would second that, it looks like a weel problem more thna a brake.
> Those are pretty long reach already. Looks like a fun project though
Maybe try sliding the wheel forward or back in the dropouts just a bit
- there is A LOT of room to slide
On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 12:04 PM, Bill Connell wrote:
> This is apparently the frame:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/4512933760/sizes/l/
>
> I understand the desire to change it to a more typical Rivendell frame
> before releasing it to the wild, but i think Braden has a good point
>
On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 11:23 AM, Philip Williamson
wrote:
> That is awesome! She looks really happy.
> My kid is nine, and no way could he fit that yet - is it the smallest
> size?
>
I bet it's a 42cm. So - one neat thing in terms of the LHT would be
that if surly keeps making them you could jus
On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 4:56 PM, velomann wrote:
> "have any of y'all glued the ends of cloth tape in place?
>> Or shellacked it in place?"
>
> I start on the top of the bar and wrap toward the ends, make a neat
> tuck, plug it with a wine cork, and shellac the whole thing. Slap a
> new coat on ev
On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 10:43 AM, Bruce wrote:
> Fountain pen restoration/collecting
>
I don't restore them but I use them fairly exclusively. But I used
them before I discovered rivendell.
I've started sewing more, though I don't suspect that is a much of a
riv'ish hobby.
Does gardening count
On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 1:09 PM, kps wrote:
> i'm a female who enjoys (in no particular order):
>
> bicycles and bicycling (i have five bicyles, with two more to arrive
> soon, which folks say
> is more than i'm supposed to have, being female. I love tinkering
> with them, too. they are great too
I assume this is quasi on topic since I found out about the print
here. I got my print from Hiawatha back from the framers today:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/4556326860/
I think it came out really nicely with the green frame.
Thanks Jim!
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On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 11:18 PM, Ken Yokanovich
wrote:
> Here's just an idea... since it sounds like one of your riding
> partners is riding your old bike, why don't you swap bikes mid-ride
> for a direct comparison? Is it the equipment or the motor? Position
> or equipment?
>
> Never under est
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 3:36 PM, Anne Paulson wrote:
> On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 12:28 PM, Me wrote:
>> I know, I read that too... which is why I said it was understandable &
>> forgivable.
>>
>> But the riders riding by part, that's a rough one for me.
>>
>
> We know that one cyclist, who had just
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 4:28 PM, Mike wrote:
> Hey, thanks for all the responses. Looks like the next thing I'll try
> is putting some blunt pedal spikes on the Grip Kings. Yeah, Vans and
> the touring pedals seem fine for around town but there is something
> not so great about the lack of support
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 4:21 PM, Michael Mann wrote:
> Listed in Portland but seller in Michigan. No connection and not my size (I
> wish).
> http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1712824304.html
>
Odd - I emailed that guy about that one last week. I asked if he
wanted to sell just the f/f. He s
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 4:33 PM, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 4:21 PM, Michael Mann wrote:
>> Listed in Portland but seller in Michigan. No connection and not my size (I
>> wish).
>> http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1712824304.html
>>
>
> Od
I had a little mishap on my bike yesterday. Riv content - it was my
atlantis and it's not badly abused by it. But I'm pretty confident I'm
going to be spending some quality time with my front brakes soon.
http://skvidal.wordpress.com/2010/04/29/what-kind-of-day-it-has-been/
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On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 1:41 PM, newenglandbike wrote:
> Gee that doesn't sound fun. Hope you're OK man. Any indication at
> all as to why the front wheel just locked up like that? Sounds like
> you weren't going too fast since you were just waving the cars back,
> which is lucky.
>
I susp
On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 3:00 PM, Me wrote:
> Too small for me, have one I am about to build up, but did want to
> say...
>
> I LOVE that price!!
>
> Something about the specificity of your price just made me smile!!
> NOT 583 and NOT 585, darnit I want 584!
>
Well it is a 650b. 584 makes sense. :
On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 5:38 PM, Bob wrote:
> I realize this post is not Rivendell-related--I hope it's OK. My
> sense is that the group members here might know a few things about
> other fine bicycles, and I would appreciate an opinion.
>
> I have a 1985 Trek 720. I have upgraded it over the year
On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 6:07 PM, Bob wrote:
> Thanks--I forgot to post the size. I believe they sized their touring
> frames by inch back then, so this is a 24-inch frame, or about 60cm.
>
> I was hoping the frame had some collector desirability?
>
Bob,
I was kidding about the size thing - 58-61c
On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 6:11 PM, Bob wrote:
> I suppose another option (besides selling) is to get over it & use
> this bike in the same manner that I use all my other (more ordinary)
> bikes, i.e., ride it without a mind to its value, and enjoy it.
>
that's always a good idea. I can't think of a
On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 7:51 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> My pleasure.
>
> If you have the flexibility on where to locate, I think San Diego should be
> high on your list. Spend some time down there checking it out. Our post
> ride conversation centered around what a great cycling city SD is. Esteb
there was a quite-long a homer hilsen poem posted to rivbike on
saturday or sunday. I read it - it was amusing in its length and
content.
But now it's gone.
anyone know where it went?
I liked it just the same - maybe I can find it in my rss cache.
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On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 4:43 PM, Marty wrote:
> Forgive the long-ish post to follow. I wrote this one years ago (or so
> it seems) when the stand-alone AHH website was up and there was a $20
> credit in the offing. There were a number of good poems crafted for
> the site. Not sure what happened to
On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 9:01 PM, eflayer wrote:
> just posted to the Riv site.
>
> Waterford is building Hillbornes? Larger ones will have two top
> tubes? Two top tubes on a 56 cm frame?
>
> "Here's what's coming:
> Orange, side-pull, 56cm and 60cm Sam Hillborne frames arriving from
> Taiwan mi
On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 9:24 AM, Mike wrote:
> The bike looks perfect and the ride epic. I'm really leaning towards
> putting mustache bars on the Hilsen this summer. I think I need to try
> them out. What did you end up doing about the stem?
>
> I was looking through your flickr page and it appear
On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 3:31 PM, happyriding wrote:
> On May 4, 7:26 am, Seth Vidal wrote:
>>
>> I'd just like to put a plug in for cable splitters. It can make
>> pulling the bars/levers and trying something different much easier and
>> pleasant.
>>
>
&g
On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 12:14 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> And I have short arms for my height, so low bars aren't simply a means
> of accommodating a weird build.
Here's what I want to know. What is the size/proportion of legs/torso
arms/height that is expected and/or designed for?
I'd like to be
On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 12:25 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Do you mean, "that is expected by Rivendell and designed for by Rivendell"?
> IOW, what build does Grant have in mind when he designs his bikes?
> I'd guess the normal range.
Yes - but I don't know what 'normal' is. This is why I asked. :)
On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 12:32 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Can you find shirts and pants that fit you in the men's section at large
> chain stores? Then you are normal, no?
>
Shirts, if they are in the 'Tall' section. I find I can't keep them
tucked in if they are not.
and Pants if they are normali
On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 4:52 PM, Shakesbiker wrote:
> I appreciate all of the great info about this great bike. I wonder if
> anyone knows where to find information about the naming. Was this a
> favorite dog of Grant's or did the name make reference to a literary
> dog? This could be another ve
On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 5:43 PM, JoelMatthews wrote:
>> I'd say organic gardening is a Rivish hobby too, don't you think?
>
> Definitely. Especially so given the attention to detail and flair
> your pictures demonstrate. Lovely garden.
No kidding.
That's just gorgeous.
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