On Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 11:00 PM, usuk2007 wrote:
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> When I'm out on my QB I get a lot of puzzled stares from other
> cyclists. They can't see any derailleurs, yet it still has 2
> chainrings..scratching of heads all round. When I show them the
> "digital" shift mechanism they love it. I hav
On Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 10:29 AM, EricP wrote:
>
> Do folks find the Nitto big back rack works better on one set of
> eyelets or the other? Especially with fenders? I installed one
> yesterday on the Atlantis. Ended up moving the SKS fenders to the
> higher dropout eyelets and putting the rack
On Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 1:49 PM, Chris Halasz wrote:
> Chainguard?
>
> Try this:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/fastboy/3451920595/
>
ezra makes really beautiful things. Not just bikes, but fenders,
boxes, photographs. He touches a lot of things which seem to be more
beautiful as a result.
Mo
On Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 3:49 PM, whiskeyding wrote:
>
> Hey gang,
>
> I've found myself becoming increasingly irritated with my 61cm
> Atlantis' handling in the turns. At higher speeds (greater than about
> 15 mph), it feels fine, but at lower speeds I find it near impossible
> to hold a line in
On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 12:38 AM, Stephen wrote:
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> http://www.flickr.com/photos/37778...@n07/
>
> Hi there,
> I ordered an AHH in Saluki Butterscotch, and this is how it turned
> out. Im not stuck with it, just that its going to be a headache
> choosing a new color (Grant said hes done attempt
On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 1:12 PM, Gino Zahnd wrote:
> File under: California News of the Asinine
> http://blackmountaincycles.blogspot.com/2009/04/file-this-under-wth.html
>
> Perhaps now is a good time to reconsider actual brazeons in all the right
> places...
or perhaps the formulation of how
On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 2:51 PM, Jeremy Till wrote:
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> I've been a bit curious about the dimensions of Nitto Rando Bars as of
> late. Different websites list them with differing amounts of drop-
> some as high as 138mm, some as low as 120mm. A couple of questions:
>
> 1. When drop is measured
On Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at 2:15 PM, Bruce wrote:
> I find the pressure affects the ride a lot. I use 65 in my Paselas. Both the
> 32s on the Ram and the 37s on the Nashbar
>
The schwalbe marathon's in 40s run at max pressure are hard and while
a quick-ish ride not the most comfortable. They're con
On Fri, May 1, 2009 at 3:04 PM, fenderbender wrote:
>
> Can only get white cloth tape and light amber shellac witch will
> probably result in a too light brown/orange result. So I'd like like
> to ask if anyone know of a good way to get a darker result to match my
> old Ideal saddle. Should I dye
On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 11:34 PM, David Estes wrote:
> Make it happen!!!
>
Might I recommend:
http://whenisgood.net/
for your scheduling problems.
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Any idea what would cause the shimano headset on my atlantis to
seemingly randomly loosen up? It's been twice now that I noticed a
small amount of play in the steering and took things apart only to
find top loose enough to take off by hand.
Any suggestions? Am I just not tightening it well enough
On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 12:20 AM, CycloFiend wrote:
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> on 5/7/09 7:01 PM, Seth Vidal at skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>
>> Any idea what would cause the shimano headset on my atlantis to
>> seemingly randomly loosen up? It's been twice now that I noticed a
>>
On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 11:52 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
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> It's rare that a decent headset will loosen up if it has been properly
> installed, and such a headset rarely requires excessive tightening of the
> locknut.
>
> One very real possiblity is that your locknut is not quite clamping down on
>
Any good suggestions (or pictures) for mounting a lumotec iq cyo to a
front rack.
I'd like to be able to mount it to either the nitto 32 front rack or
the nitto campee front rack.
Thanks,
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On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 1:32 PM, CycloFiend wrote:
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> on 5/12/09 9:48 AM, Seth Vidal at skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>
>> Any good suggestions (or pictures) for mounting a lumotec iq cyo to a
>> front rack.
>>
>> I'd like to be able to mount it to ei
On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 5:37 PM, CycloFiend wrote:
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> If you haven't read through his pages on lighting systems, it's worth
> heading over to Peter White Cycles. You might also check through the
> Bicycle Lifestyle archives, as I know a number of lighting questions have
> come up.
>
> http://pe
On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 10:11 AM, David Estes wrote:
> Everyone, thanks for the feedback. 32mm Paselas that measure 30mm sound
> great. Strange as my 35mm Paselas measure out at 37mm Consistency???
> We don't need no stinkin' consistency!
>
> FWIW, this is on an Open Pro rim.
>
Wallbike h
On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 7:08 PM, jinxed wrote:
>
> Are you a member?
> It's all for fun and conversation, and really just a bit of decoration
> for the bags, hats etc...but wanted to offer them up. I have @ 20-30
> or so left of the lapel pins, but we can do more if interest is there.
> We were a
On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 1:11 PM, Delano <2951...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> I've posted this on a bike forum, and someone directed me here. I
> didn't know this group existed, and I am very much happy that I've
> found it.
>
> I need some help from owners of the Bombadil. I am considering
> purchasin
Silly idea - has anyone ever made interrupter-style levers in the
shape of guidonet brake levers?
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/org/rochet/pages/rochet04.html
Considering how long the ramps are on some bikes it seems like it
might be a nice combination.
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On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 10:12 AM, d2mini wrote:
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> Hi, just wondering if you can list out what you've been able to stuff
> inside a big loafer?
> I'm just trying to get an idea and its hard to tell by pics/
> measurements of the bag alone.
>
Given the measurements - I'd say a shoe-box-ish size.
On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 10:57 AM, GeorgeS wrote:
>
> This is slightly off point but what do you guys mean by "custom
> paint"? I bought a Rambouillet in 2005 and it is blue. I wanted an
> orange one but those had sold out and I was told that if I didn't want
> blue, I could buy a Trek. Other
Not sure if this has shown up here before but it feels like a
rivendell-ish content. I saw this today in a flyer my partner got from
one of her yarn-sources:
"Ode to My Socks" by Pablo Neruda (translated by Robert Bly)
Mara Mori brought me
a pair of socks
which she knitted herself
with her she
On Fri, May 22, 2009 at 11:22 AM, Patrick in VT wrote:
>
> i'm not a fan of car-topping, which is why i have a hatchback in which
> I can easily load three bikes in the back (front wheels off, of
> course).
>
> heck, a tandem will load up without any fuss into a honda fit.
I have a fit and a tan
On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 2:21 AM, David Estes wrote:
> Rob, thanks for info re. the Tektros. They look like a good deal and
> readily available.
>
> On an M-bar, I don't think the thickness would matter much for me... I don't
> use the aero "resting on the bodies" position much, and when I do, I'
On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 5:07 PM, Elfardo wrote:
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> I've a Quickbeam and I'll ride.
>
> Rivs seem kind of rare in Austin.
>
> I know of two Rivendells in my neighborhood for sure. An Atlantis, and
> a Saluki (I think). Maybe grad students or professors as I see them
> between here and UT consiste
On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 12:54 PM, John at Rivendell wrote:
>
> We have some stuff to sell, but not enough for a full-blown garage
> sale, so we are going to try a different approach.
>
> Every Saturday, we will put out 20 "garage sale-worthy" things in the
> driveway, and (hopefully) sell them. W
On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 1:11 PM, John at Rivendell wrote:
>
> Good idea, Seth. We used to do that 8 or 9 years ago. The tough part
> is that "garage sale-worthy" stuff's worthiness is so subjective that
> you really gotta see it in person. Trying to describe the condit
On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 4:24 PM, Marty wrote:
> 2) Phil/Riv/Mavic Wheels. Rich-Built. NOS 700c MA40 rims - 40 hole
> front & rear. $550.00 and I'll ship 'em free.
> Marathon XR 40mm tires
> 13/32 7sp Freewheel
> BONUS! Spare pair of 40 hole NOS MA-40s.
>
> pics here:
> http://www.flic
I've been riding an atlantis with schwalbe marathons - in their 40mm
size. They've been nice and cushy if I let enough air out but have
felt 'sluggish' at times and when I pump them up to max pressure they
were a bit harsh. I decided to pickup a pair of the pasela panaracer
TG - folding bead in 32
On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 10:54 AM, JoelMatthews wrote:
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> I would say almost certainly more supple sidewalls.
>
> Marathons are designed for the long distance tourer who needs maximum
> flat resistance and overall durability. Schwalbe does a good job
> making the tire pleasant, but the puncture r
On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 5:35 PM, John Ferguson wrote:
>
> Send me your parts and I will polish them, as I'm out of parts to
> polish. :-) I'm kind of wondering what an aluminum suitcase would look
> like after judicious application of Simichrome.
>
I think a polished aluminium suitcase would look
What is this I'm seeing about new front racks?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/3590671483/in/pool-rivendell
and
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/3591479728/in/pool-rivendell
Is there any more info about them?
Please?
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On Wed, Jun 3, 2009 at 4:08 PM, Rick wrote:
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> Anybody heading to bucolic Leesburg, VA for the Cirque du Cyclisme
> this weekend?
>
> http://www.cirqueducyclisme.com/
>
> (on topic photo from '08 Cirque):
>
I was thinking hard about it - but with no one to split the driving
with 10 hours round-
On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 11:42 AM, beth h wrote:
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> Without getting into a hemet war (gosh, I'm SICK of those), I'll say
> that, in order for me to choose to wear a helmet, I find it necessary
> to wear a cycling cap underneath to shade my eyes from above.
> Sunscreen on my neck and ears, sunglass
On Friday, June 5, 2009, Kevin Pollen wrote:
>
> I am moving to North Carolina at the end of the month and i was
> wondering if they're were any riders out there? Also if you are there
> what is the weather like and how is the riding? I am looking for some
> people to ride with since i will be ne
On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 8:45 AM, Bill M. wrote:
>
>
>
> On Jun 5, 9:29 am, Jeremy Till wrote:
>> As others have noted, i don't think the noodle was the first/only drop
>> bar to do the backsweep thing. Doesn't the Ritchey biomax do that as
>> well?
>
> It does, but with a much shorter forward rea
On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 9:42 AM, d2mini wrote:
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> I got my Nigel Smythe Big Loafer from Rivendell this week so I thought
> I'd take the required pics and post'em up.
> Don't think I posted it before but I also have one of the first rando
> bags from Acorn Bags.
>
> I also swapped out my tradition
On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 3:06 PM, Jim Cloud wrote:
>
> I'm under the opinion that some "selective" enforcement arises from
> the ease of obtaining tickets from violators. I've seen a motorcycle
> policeman in Tucson who sits on his bike in the shade of a tree along
> a rodeway with a rather low sp
I read the web comic penny-arcade regularly. In the last week they've
been demoing some new ideas they might pursue. When I saw this one:
http://www.penny-arcade.com/2009/6/10/
I rather liked it.
However, it was significant other who said to me that the patch they
designed for the lookouts seems
On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 10:17 AM, Patrick in VT wrote:
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> On Jun 16, 8:58 am, Timothy Whalen wrote:
>> I ride the Fatty Rumpkins a lot on my Bleriot, agree with the coments about
>> them, and have wondered about the Hetres. Which of the two is best for
>> mostly dirt roads would you think?<
>
On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 11:27 AM, Jan Heine wrote:
>
> On Jun 16, 7:23 am, Seth Vidal wrote:
> The explanation that Jan gave as to why there
>> is no 700c version of the hetre is the lack of bikes that can take a
>> 700x42 tire. Given that a lot of 700c riv riders can
On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 1:56 PM, rwanda wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> can anyone tell me the actual stand-over height on the 61cm Bleriot?
> i know the literature states 85.1cm and for the 59cm 83.2cm ...but i
> found this was not the case with my 59cm. i appreciate any help with
> this
It depends a fa
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/1226877993.html
The poster seems to want to buy a rivendell bicycle for a max of $3000.
Considering they are posting in SFbay, wouldn't it be relatively easy
to go down to rbwhq and get a new one for about that amount of money?
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On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 10:29 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <
thill@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 25 kg is stamped into the metal on the Soma Deco racks that we've
> sold, and subjectively it feels very sturdy, but far be it from me to
> dispute something that's published on the internet.
>
> Of co
On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 10:57 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <
thill@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Nitto racks are nicely made (clean brazing/welds), but seem less
> sturdy than my Tubus Cargo and Surly Nice Racks. Also, I don't like
> the design of the current Nitto racks. The little triangular tru
Anyone know what the actual width of a pasela 35 and 37 on the
velocity synergies?
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On Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 8:53 AM, Patrick in VT wrote:
>
> On Jun 24, 11:15 pm, Ken Yokanovich
> wrote:
> > As for the original post, there would appear to be 3 Surly's, the
> > seemingly bike-shop employee standard... inexpensive, mostly
> > practical, and readily available.
>
> Ken - can you el
On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 11:38 AM, Bruce wrote:
> Not to presume the place of the list mod, but can this discussion be taken
> back channel?
>
> It is becoming offensive in and of itself.
>
I must be confused. This conversation doesn't seem to have come from
the rbw-owners-bunch list at all. Is th
On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 11:51 AM, Beardpapa wrote:
>
> I posted this on another thread by didn't get any answers. Anyone
> ride T-servs before? How do they compare with Paselas?
>
I've got the tservs PTs with the reflective strip on our tandem. They
are more rigid than the skin-wall paselas but
On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 10:19 AM, EricP wrote:
>
> Been thinking of putting a Tubus Cargo rack on my Hillborne for some
> S24O or maybe even a mini-tour. When trying things out last night,
> appears the rack stays hit the fender stays. Checking the Rivendell
> website, it appears Grant bent the
On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 3:11 PM, Gino Zahnd wrote:
> For those of you who ride a Rivendell, and also ride a Surly Cross Check or
> Travelers Check, what are the sizing differences?
>
> It looks like top tube is going to be the best bet on sizing a Surly, but if
> you know of any amazing secrets, p
Vegan bags? Please tell me someone else has more info on this. I've
been hoping for some leather-free items and this sounds great but I'd
love to hear (or see) a prototype or any info on them at all.
It's like a happy day to see a vegan bag mention on the riv site. Next
thing you know there will
On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 9:44 AM, Shaun Meehan wrote:
> Cool! I've been thinking about buying a "go fast" bike and this would be
> perfect. I wonder if it will be offered in the full range of sizes like the
> AHH or if it'll be limited to the middle of the bell curve like the Atlantis
> is now. I (f
On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 1:30 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
> On Tue, 2009-07-07 at 10:05 -0700, Gino Zahnd wrote:
>
>> So, add another $60 tire to the market. The other ones are apparently
>> selling well.
>
> They're getting that kind of money for a 23mm Michelin Pro3Race. If
> that tire's worth t
On Wed, Jul 8, 2009 at 2:09 PM, Gino Zahnd wrote:
>
> I have a reliable source* that tells me it'll be 1" for both. And a
> shim + 1 1/8th stem for the threadless version. There are several
> sources for shims, etc. I have a lot of interest in this bike due to
> its "fragile" tubing (I weigh 135
On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 3:32 PM, Patrick in VT wrote:
>
> one disadvantage that I see is drivetrain - with the amount of
> jostling and potential for abuse that you described, derailer damage
> seems inevitable. This is why many folks do the IG (if you need
> gears) or ss thing in the city - some
We signed up for the triangle land conservancy's ride for the land a
few weeks back. The ride raises money for the TLC to buy up more
rural/farm/forest land and keep it from being bought by developers to
turn into more suburbs. They had a 30, 45 and 60 mile routes. We chose
the 60mile routes. We w
On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 1:38 PM, JL wrote:
>
> Second ps - There are high quality leather-like textiles being
> produced in different parts of the world now. The thing I would put
> on the top of my non-leather wish list is a well made, good looking,
> hammock (brooks etc) style saddle.
I'd be
On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 3:01 PM, Grossberg, Adam
J wrote:
>
> "Take a few deep breaths and firmly grasp your own joy, silently wish them
> well, and move on."
>
I think firmly grasping your joy might get you maced and/or arrested.
oh, wait,
that's not what you meant, was it.
-sv
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wtih the taylors:
Mark: Phil Wood is very good as well, isn't it?
Ken T.: Aye, used to do all the things for me. Phil used to ring us up
at all hours of the morning his time, to coincide with us being at
work, to ask us daft qu
On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 1:51 PM, Larry Powers wrote:
> A friend and I just spent four days touring in the Adirondacks on our
> Atlantis's. We had 3 days of mixed weather and the final day was sunny and
> we ended up hiking in the High Peaks. The Adirondacks were beautiful, I had
> backpacked her
On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 4:18 PM, David Estes wrote:
> May your kindness be re-paid sevenfold. :-)
>
> As to Paselas, yes, their sidewalls are a bit delicate (Tourguard and
> regular).
>
Does this explain why they seem to ride so much nicer? I traded from
schwalbe marathons to paselas TG and it
On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 4:38 PM, David Estes wrote:
> I think so. I went Pasela -> Marathon -> Pasela. Marathons had more volume
> but road "heavy". Paselas just feel great (I have 35mm Tourguards).
I'm glad I wasn't alone there. I started with the marathons when I got
the atlantis and the bik
On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 4:38 PM, David Estes wrote:
> I think so. I went Pasela -> Marathon -> Pasela. Marathons had more volume
> but road "heavy". Paselas just feel great (I have 35mm Tourguards).
>
Do you have any experience with kevlar vs steel beads? Does it change
the ride much?
-sv
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On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 6:25 PM, reidplum wrote:
>
> Looking at the RBW web site at the pictures for the Yves Gomez model.
> It appears to have gold-ish (anodized?) colored fenders. Anyone know
> what those are and where I could find a set? Thanks for any info.
>
I bet they are these:
http://sto
patiently await
ten days and more gone by now
money burns a hole
my haiku to brand-v bags and the wait for them.
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$50 (unused)
Items I'd like to receive in-trade:
Sugino XD-2 or XD-600 Triple crank set
107-110mm Bottom Bracket, sealed, hollow axle
Selle An-Atomica Saddle
Nitto Noodle handle bars 44cm
Marathon Supreme Tires 40mm, pair (new)
Jack Brown Tires-Green, pair (new)
Mark&#
On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 7:43 PM, rcnute wrote:
>
> The bar bag is just what I was looking for!
>
I'm having a hard time deciding which to get. There's not going to be
a larger version of the seat bag is there?
The barbox and the seatbag seem like a nice combination and, of
course, all bag-matc
On Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 4:53 PM, Matthew wrote:
>
> Does anyone know if they expect to issue more bags in the Brand V line
> anytime soon, or are these initial three all us vegans get? I was
> hoping for something bigger a la Big Loafer or Big Box.
>
I called today to ask just that question right
On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 11:19 PM, Mike wrote:
>
> So I'm thinking I'll use my Grip King pedals for my upcoming tour. I'm
> curious what people like for "pedaling free". I went bike camping last
> night, 120 miles roundtrip so I got a good idea about if this will
> work. For the most part the shoes
On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 2:19 PM, Bruce wrote:
> RBW's brief history already has a collection of discontinued names. Future
> collectors will enjoy debating and cataloging Little Joes, Baggins,
> Sackvilles, etc. The same holds true for the various models of bikes. I
> think they strive (and general
On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 8:42 PM, Z I wrote:
>
>
> I emailed Spencer at Riv on Friday and asked when they would have the
> Baggins Li'Loafer back in. He said that the Baggins line had been
> discontinued and were being replaced by the Sackvilles.
>
which makes sense if you read the lotr:
http://en
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 9:54 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Show of hands: include my two. Just make it big enough -- *just* big enough,
> with no slack -- for a 14" laptop, and I'll buy two.
>
Maybe Lesli "Archival Clothing" Larson can help you with the origins
of this bag?
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On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 9:59 AM, pruckelshaus wrote:
>
> I need one last thing for my grocery bike (sadly, not a Riv, it's a
> heavily modified Schwinn Prologue, ugly enough to be ignored by the
> miscreants) -- a set of wider 700c tires, something along the lines of
> a Jack Brown or a Speedblend,
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 10:24 AM, jinxed wrote:
>
> Since I picked up my Bleriot...all project bikes have ceased. Time to
> clear out the parts bin.
>
> Pictures here:
> http://tinyurl.com/lg56lg
>
> -Deore 7 speed thumb shifters friction or sis. One of the original
> clamp screws was replaced...I
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 12:08 PM, Aaron Thomas wrote:
>
> anyone know anything about the watercolor that appears in the rotation
> on Riv's homepage? see:
>
> http://asset1.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/144/original_katiecropbest.jpg?1248567522
I was curious about that one, too.
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On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 12:19 PM, Grant Petersen wrote:
> Nobody will know this, so I'll just tell you (to prevent speculation!).
>
> The rule in this family is: The children don't spend money on the parents
> for b'day, Christmas, etc. They have to make something. Both my daughters
> like to draw
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 2:04 PM, beth h wrote:
>
> Beautiful design. If there are more, consider having them printed up
> and sold as blank note cards?
>
Agreed. I'd buy a box of those for including in presents, etc.
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Since we're talking about bags a lot - does anyone happen to know what
weight tweed is on the bags? I don't have one but I'm curious for
something I've been thinking about making for myself.
Thanks,
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On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 2:40 PM, Esteban wrote:
>
> You should know this is not the list for gram-counters! :)
>
Actually, I'm looking at tweed fabric online and trying to figure out
which weight fabric to get for durability purposes. :)
The difference between 5.5oz canvas and 22.5oz canvas is,
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 3:43 PM, GeorgeS wrote:
>
> I can't believe all these snide, sarcastic answers! The woman is
> going to accompany you on a bike ride. The correct answer is: "What
> color polish?"
Weird, my significant other just wants to ride on the tandem when we
go out. And have lots
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 9:58 PM, David Estes wrote:
> And yes, I know there's a missing tilde there, but hey, Spanglish de los
> Gabachos is what you get from me
>
Spanglish of the cold tomato soup?
:)
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On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 3:26 PM, Gino Zahnd wrote:
> Hey Folks -
>
>
> Note: I have no ties to Kirk. I just want to see available 650b options
> continue to grow, and a 38mm fast roadish tire would fill a current gap.
I don't have any 650b bikes (yet) but I'm curious - are there any fast
roadish
On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 4:06 PM, Grant Petersen wrote:
> Sch Mara Supreme 35s. Coly How! or the 40s. The 41s can measure anywhere btw
> 36 and 40, dpndn on the rim. On Keven's Open Pros: 36. On Synergy rims.
> about 40. Wider rims make wider tires. More so than I used to believe even
> 200 days ago
Noticed this today while looking at the little folders:
http://dahon.com/us/tournado.htm
Riv-link - they mention the bike having:
"Grant Petersen designed forged, dual-pivot, long-reach brakes"
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Hi,
I'm going a little bonkers and I'm sure some of y'all have dealt with
a similar problem so I thought I'd ask for advice.
I've recently been told I have a hernia and after a trip to the ER I
believe them when they tell me that.
I have been told I can't really lift anything (and I believe it)
On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 2:24 PM, J. Burkhalter wrote:
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> Build some wheels! It's not that difficult, just requires a bit of
> focus and patience the first go around, and the rewards are many.
> Sheldon's site is a great place to start, and you can pick up a lot of
> good tips in the archives of t
On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 9:38 AM, Todd Olsen wrote:
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> one option is to just not get the hernia fixed.
>
> http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/295/3/285
>
> Conclusions Watchful waiting is an acceptable option for men with
> minimally symptomatic inguinal hernias. Delaying surgical repai
On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 6:37 AM, Johnny Alien wrote:
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> You actually can get the info you need right on Rivendell. For your
> weight the Hilborne is pretty much out. Rivendell lists the the
> weight limit on the SH as 240lbs combined for passenger and load.
>
> That leaves the Bombadil and Atla
On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 11:26 AM, Kenneth Stagg wrote:
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> On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 9:51 AM, Jan Heine wrote:
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>> The answer is simple: Standover clearance never is a safety issue
>> even for an only mildly experienced rider.
>
> Jan,
>
> Not so much for safety but the one place where I will insi
On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 10:37 AM, Dave Craig wrote:
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> I have two bikes with rapid rise on bar ends and thumbies,
> respectively. I have another bike with traditional rise and downtube
> shifters. Although I use bikes as my primary mode of transportation, I
> still mess up on occasion after sever
On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 11:23 AM, Dave Craig wrote:
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> OH CRAP!
>
> Can't we recall messages!! I meant to say "high normal" instead of
> "low normal" instead of "traditional rise!" Get it??
>
> Ok, now I'll just slink off and have another cup of coffee.
>
hah! Don't feel bad.
I've found 'high'
On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 4:18 PM, Lynne Fitz wrote:
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> The just former college student AND friends who live in Corvallis
> assure me that Amtrak does not stop in Corvallis.
>
But do they slow down a good bit?
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Saw this on one of the flickr people I follow:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shortpants51/383284/
Just a stunning, and quite large, front bag made from wool and canvas.
Riv related-content: wool/canvas bag and the maker is the significant
other of a frame builder who used to work for waterfo
On Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 2:48 PM, cm wrote:
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> New post on the RIv site.
>
> http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/148
>
> Sounds like the end of the Atlantis and the other Toyo built frames.
>
> "I'm going to get another Atlantis (I've been riding the first
> prototype for 11 years now, and rode
there.
Cheers,
Seth
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On Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 9:48 AM, JoelMatthews wrote:
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> Well, it is not exactly like the bikes raced by Jacques Anquetil and
> Eddy Merckx as it does not have down tube shifter braze ons. Per Mark
> this is not an option either.
>
> Too bad, as I have a store of older race parts I would like to
More protovelo's are up for sale:
http://www.rivbike.com//#product=50-277
a 56 and 60 sam, now.
and in that cool dark blue.
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On Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 10:24 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha
Cyclery wrote:
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> My one skinny-tire bike (an early 80s pink Univega) has 700x25 Conti
> Gatorskins (which I doubt would fare well in Heine's tests), and it is
> plenty faster than my other bikes with fatter tires. It is also
> lighter than m
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