NICE!! This just put it back on my shopping list, edging out a Handsome XOXO
set up as a single speed.
On Mar 20, 2011, at 8:21 PM, William wrote:
> among other things...
>
> http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/345
>
> I know a lot of you prefer it that way.
>
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Yeah, O20 is across from the original Bike Kitchen, too.
You can go build your own from random steel for cheaps.
Then when you get tired, go next door for awesome ice cream (Scoops).
Or across the street to vegetarian mexican / barbeque (Pure Luck). It's
actually not bad.
Best,
Andrew
On Ma
Really? Listing a bike with carbon in the frame on this particular email list?
That's a bold move. ;)
On Apr 7, 2011, at 3:15 PM, Anne wrote:
> 2005 Merlin Solis, Size Large, 56.5 top tube, 77.7 stand over
>
> This was my husband’s spare road ride and has been replaced by a
> custom build.
Just out of curiosity - is the canti-Rom the same as the regular-Rom except for
cantis?
On Apr 17, 2011, at 10:51 AM, Jason Hartman wrote:
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 11:31 AM, Michael Williams
> wrote:
> Hey Tim, I have a 59 Romulus frame for sale if you have any interest. Ive
> read th
just put a deposit on a SimpleOne.. trying to decide on the bars.
i've never really been a fan of drop bars, e.g. growing up as a kid in the
70s.. and the couple of times i've tried them over the intervening decades
haven't really changed my mind - the front ends have felt pretty squirrely (but
I've got a canit-Rom in 59 and a Sam Hillborne in 56, and used to own a 52
Bombadil. The Rom and Bomba fit well at those sizes (Rom w. mustache bars,
Bomba with bullmoose) and the Sam feels a bit too big (with bullmoose). Still
trying to figure out how to make the Sam not feel like an oversize
Has anyone run a White Industries "Double/Double" drivetrain setup on their
Quickbeam?
Or maybe has plans to on their SimpleOne?
Seems like a nice combination - rear Duo freewheel of 16/19, and front of
either 38/35 or 34/31.
They suggest the 38/35 for a 26" mtn bike, and the 38/35 for a 29'er.
i've got Schwalbe Mara Racer 30s on my canti-Rom and while i don't have a
caliper, they are just a hair over 1 inch in width (~ 27mm)
hope this helps.
-andrew
On May 8, 2011, at 7:33 PM, rex wrote:
> hi all
> does anyone have these and know the actual width when mounted? i have
> narrow road
nice bike. someone is going to be happy with that!
andrew
On May 10, 2011, at 6:30 PM, johnb wrote:
> what an idiot.. $1500 + shipping
>
> On May 10, 9:28 pm, johnb wrote:
>> As I noted in previous posts, I have recently purchased an Atlantis.
>> This is part of a goal to find a bike that hand
Yup, totally rideable. It will be faster than driving, during rush hours too
(especially in the afternoons).
The exact route will take some care - you can take the "direct" route most of
the time just fine, but a couple nice side-streets from that route will mean
less traffic. Check out Romai
Ok.. I'm sure some of you can relate.
You think.. nice! A new Rivendell frame for ~ $1K.
I can build a less-expensive bike than what I've already got, and it's not that
bad... feels totally justifiable. And this one is a single speed - how much
will it cost even with a couple of nice part
ing nicely stiffer, is that it's cheaper.
>
> Tubes? I would go for Schwalbe's. They're of noticeably higher
> quality (more uniform and with nice reinforcements) and seem to hold
> pressure longer.
>
>
> On May 13, 2:27 pm, andrew hill wrote:
>> Driv
Hi Zaella,
I just got a 45 cm Rando bar to put on my pending SimpleOne, and will prob use
a 10cm dirt-drop stem (lifts it higher).
I've hated drops for the most part, and never gotten use to them, due to my
long torso and shortish arms - always felt too forward/down even with an
otherwise perf
I have the 40 Mara Supremes on my Hillborne, and they are bulletproof, but
heavy, and always feel like they are working against me accelerating, etc.
Best,
Andrew
On May 16, 2011, at 7:48 AM, Rene Sterental wrote:
> I have the 35 Supremes on my Homer and like them very much. No flats
> and no i
re 10 psi more made a noticeable difference.
>
> On May 16, 7:02 pm, EricP wrote:
>> Have mostly had a set of 700x40 on the Hillborne. The tires are very
>> reliable. There are times when they do seem sluggish as Andrew Hill
>> states. Still can't figure it out as t
i've realize now i've created the same sort of H-bars with Bullmoose bars and
mtn bar-ends slid down towards the middle (and covered in cork - my submission
for the cork postcard).
you can also reverse the direction of the bar ends, move them, etc., so that
give you more options, e.g. more narr
Just some feedback on price - it's of course what you think it's worth, but
another RB 1 near me has spent months on CL not selling, at a lower price:
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/bik/2395444580.html
Best,
Andrew
On May 22, 2011, at 5:51 AM, JGS wrote:
> Here are hi res photos!
>
> htt
Let the building begin:
http://salamander.net/stage/SimpleOne/letthebuildingbegin.jpg
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always "kind of" liked the Atlantis color. This green is like the
> "really like" version.
>
>
> On May 28, 2011, at 2:32 PM, andrew hill wrote:
>
>> Let the building begin:
>>
>> http://salamander.net/stage/SimpleOne/letthebuildingbegin.jpg
just added two more pics to the directory:
http://salamander.net/stage/SimpleOne/
the ones with numeric names are sans-flash.
the first pic shows the wheels - velocity fusion laced to Phil Wood free/free.
have some Marathon Racers in 35C for em, too.
it's a 58cm.
if i i might solicit some advi
riday. that's why i figured i was fated to build it up today :)
best,
andrew
On May 28, 2011, at 3:49 PM, andrew hill wrote:
> just added two more pics to the directory:
> http://salamander.net/stage/SimpleOne/
>
> the ones with numeric names are sans-flash.
>
> th
it's the Minoura that Rivendell sells, without the extra arm piece they include.
my rebate this year bought that, if i recall correctly :)
-a
On May 28, 2011, at 3:23 PM, Alex Zeibot wrote:
> Gorgeous. May I ask what bike stand is that?
>
> On May 28, 2011, at 4:32 PM, andr
g me this weekend (instead of
>> the Quickbeam clean-up I have planned but am now ignoring).
>>
>> Lee
>> SF, CA
>>
>> On May 28, 3:49 pm, andrew hill wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> just added two more pics to the
>>> directory:h
hi Jeff,
thanks - that's a White Industries ENO crank.
boom on,
andrew
On May 29, 2011, at 8:53 AM, Jeffrey wrote:
> Wow, that is beautiful! I had a deposit down for a 56 but after
> looking at my drive train options closely, I realized it probably
> wouldn't be a good choice for my hilly commu
Matt
>
>
> On May 29, 2:45 pm, charlie wrote:
>> Ride photos. : ) Lets see em !
>>
>> On May 29, 11:42 am, andrew hill wrote:
>>
>>> hi Jeff,
>>
>>> thanks - that's a White Industries ENO crank.
>>
>>> boom
ok - she is built: my 58cm DosSimple:
http://salamander.net/stage/SimpleOne/ (picture names starting with "built").
first impressions:
- rides like glass. even more than the cantiRom or Sam Hillborne I have.
- these wheels feels as stiff as the 36 hole Deore XT Mavic 765 on
ould put you (and me) on a 60 cm bike. Since the simpleone isn't
> expanded geometry, I was planning to go as big as possible but
> something doesn't quite add up.
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
>
> On May 29, 8:54 pm, andrew hill wrote:
>> ok - she is built: my 58cm DosSim
Check out Arundel stainless steel water bottle cages - they are about $25 -
really quite nice and retro style.
> On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 11:18 AM, Karl Fundenberger
> wrote:
> Hello all, I'm new here. As for my Riv cred, I commute on an early
> Road Standard.
>
> I have been using Blackburn w
I just checked.. the 20 oz Kleen Kanteen fits pretty perfectly into an Arundel,
and doesn't wiggle around.
Best,
Andrew
On Jun 15, 2011, at 9:02 AM, Karl Fundenberger wrote:
> Those Arundel cages look pretty nice, but it looks like I'd have to
> use a bottle with the indentation - whereas the K
I've found the VO cages to be underwhelming in build quality - I've had 3
different styles (type I, II, and moderniste) and two of them have separated at
the welds, and one of the three wasn't even close to "true" either - e.g.
crooked lines set-up pre-weld (one of the type I/II - forget which).
I've used the Topeak Dual Touch in two different apartments - works great.
Currently holding a CantiRom and a Sam. :)
Holds up to 4 bikes with optional extra hooks (best for 2). Doesn't mark floors
or ceilings much, really good use of space for 2 bikes, at least.
3 or 4 require the pole to be
I'm running the ENO Double/Double (39/36 and 16/19). I've mostly used the
39/16 everywhere. I've not tried to cross-thread the pair front to back -
don't really see how 39/19 or 36/16 would be more useful than just dropping to
36/19 when necessary.
The taller gear setup is just fine for flat
i wonder if a carbo-no-mas fork would work with one of those...
andrew
On Nov 30, 2010, at 5:48 PM, Bill M. wrote:
> Thinking of bikes, timber frames, beautiful construction and nice
> joinery leads me to think of:
>
> http://www.renovobikes.com/gallery-r4-pursuit/
>
> Bill
>
> On Nov 30,
John, your method sounds traumatic :)
i've replaced a of drum heads, and i wonder if some of the tricks there would
apply. it's a different sort of leather - uncured goat (thin) or uncured
african cow (thick) - but whenever i work with skin that has to be under
tension, i soak it in room temp
hi folks,
i've got a 12cm lugged quill stem.. looking for a shorter one (8cm? 9cm?) if
anyone wants to trade :)
andrew
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I've got two Nitto R-15 racks for sale.
These are nice top-racks, as well as some of the the smallest racks that can
still handle a couple of Ortlieb panniers.
Hold a Big Loafer just fine, although the 'Loaf is a bit longer than the rack
and the tweed ones flop over the end a half-inch when empt
e Riv says shouldn't be used with
> panniers. Is the R 15 "in between"? Do you have a pick or can you
> send a link? Nitto's info on line is a bit hard to sort out.
>
> I'm in OC. What part of LA are you in?
>
> dougP
>
> On Dec 16, 4:42 pm, and
fo on line is a bit hard to sort out.
>
> I'm in OC. What part of LA are you in?
>
> dougP
>
> On Dec 16, 4:42 pm, andrew hill wrote:
>> I've got two Nitto R-15 racks for sale.
>>
>> These are nice top-racks, as well as some of the the smallest racks t
I've got a 56 Sam that I ran a R-14 on with 2 Ortliebs fairly well loaded, or
(alternatively) a Big Loafer on top... nary a shimmy (with a mini+loaf on the
front).
ymmv, of course, but i never noticed any "flexiness" from the R-14.
-a
On Dec 21, 2010, at 8:08 PM, doug peterson wrote:
> Just l
I have a mounted-once but otherwise unused 12cm Nitto lugged quill / stem for
sale (I'm assuming this is a 12cm - it measures more like 12.5cm c2c).
It's "dull-brite" like most of em. In great shape - never actually ridden,
just mounted for feel (and didn't work for me with m-bars). Stem is
I've done a similar diet a few times in the past, easily dropping 15-30 pounds
in a few months. I've never tried "Atkins" per se, but had great success with
Rob Faigin's "Natural Hormone Enhancement", which cycles in the occasional
high-carb meal with a lowish-carb lifestyle (with the weight-lo
if you are doing long workouts you should have some carbs.. low carb diets work
because they keep the glycogen reserves in the liver/muscles fairly low, and
that kicks the body over into a ketone pathway (gluconeogenesis) metabolism
from a glycogen pathway (glycogenolysis) metabolism.
so you c
well, there are issues with both approaches, as blanket rules.
we should be avoiding some fats (saturated animal fats, especially omega-6s)
and some carbs (simple sugars and grain-based) but enjoying other fats
(vegetable oils, unsaturated animal/fish fats, especially omega-3s) and other
carbs
whaddya suppose the standover on that one is.. ? :)
On Jan 8, 2011, at 9:08 PM, rcnute wrote:
> Whatta deal! Someone taller than me buy this! http://tinyurl.com/36k359h
>
> Ryan
>
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hi folks,
i have what i believe is an "early" Sam, e.g. orange with 3-dot fork.
trying to figure out what the widest tire i can squeeze in there... would love
to go up from 40mm Mara Sups to a Fat Frank, but doubt a 2" will actually fit..
not concerned about fenders (i live in Los Angeles).
an
> squeezing at the chainstay bridge.
>
> Since the 50mm Big Apples actually run 44.5mm (photo on rivbike.com),
> and given the photo above, I would guess that the 50mm Fat Franks will
> fit, but haven't tried it myself.
>
> Gernot
>
>
> On Jan 16, 6:08 am, andrew h
Not sure what rack those might fit, but I did attach a Nitto M12 Front Rack to
my Canti-Rom recently; it's basically a Mark's / Mini-front that mounts to
canti studs instead of the fork braze-ons. Rene' Herse has the dual-light
version for not too much scratch ($80).
Andrew
On Jan 13, 2011,
Hi folks,
Just a heads up that the 2011 LA River Ride has been scheduled for June 5th.
I'll be there on my Romulus, doing the Century option. Trying to cut a couple
hours off my time from last year, on a Sam w heavy tires.
Anyone else gonna attend, and ride some Riv steel?
Andrew
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/photos/56694464@N02/5314463096/in/photostream/
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/56694464@N02/5314502412/in/photostream/
> >
> > Gernot
> >
> >
> > On Jan 16, 2:08 pm, andrew hill wrote:
> > > Thanks for info, Gernot!
> > >
> > >
get a longer cable hanger :)
On Jan 20, 2011, at 12:49 PM, Minh wrote:
> I just got my Mark's Rack for my Canti hillborne and i can't figure
> out how to install the through fork bolt. my canti-hanger is in the
> way. any tricks for this that i'm missing?
>
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I've got 40mm Supremes on my Sam Hillborne.. I found them to be slow and heavy,
though bulletproof.
I've also got some Mara Racers on a Romulus.. extremely light and fast.
Of course the 36 spoke Mavic versus 20 spoke Neuvation might have something to
do with it, too.
Best,
Andrew
On Jan 2
I think I remember seeing somewhere that the seersucker shirts will be
returning.. though I guess not yet :)
Anyone have any L sized ones they'd like to sell?
I've been living in mine, and would love to have a couple more.
Best,
Andrew
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hi folks,
just poking this thread (again) to see if anyone has a 58 Quickbeam (stock
setup) that they might be willing to sell..? i'm considering going for a
Handsome Devil if not..
would prefer a Rivendell, obviously, but not sure i want to wait (some
indeterminate amount of time) for the S
a nice singlespeed in the spirit of the QB.
>
> Just a thought or two.
>
> Esteban
> San Diego, Calif.
>
> On Jul 28, 1:20 pm, andrew hill wrote:
>> hi folks,
>>
>> just poking this thread (again) to see if anyone has a 58 Quickbeam (stock
>>
it's a factor for me too - 84.5 pbh and 5'11 for me.
not totally sure how to compensate.. i end up pushing the seat way back and
putting the bars up high .. but i think that unweights the front end a bit too
much, and contributes to wandering handling on my Sam Hillborne.
-andrew
On Aug 9, 2
>
> This note on the frame drawing thread struck me, as both Andrew and
> Patrick Moore have said the same thing. I'm surprised, actually, that
> even on the slacker (even by Riv standards) Hillbourne seat tube you
> still feel the need to push the saddle so far back, though that would
> certainly
i put the Rivendell sold german mirror on my bullmoose bars with the stalk down:
http://salamander.net/stage/Sam_cockpit.jpg
i have the same mirror on an embullmoosed Bombadil like this too, but even more
rotated down/back than on the Sam (on the Sam the angle of the thumbies
prevents me from ro
Add me to that list. :)
Best,
Andrew
On Aug 17, 2010, at 8:13 PM, Earl Grey wrote:
> Note, I have absolutely no power to make this happen, but if there are
> enough of us who would pre-order such a beast, perhaps someone with
> actual power would make this happen. Please specify if you have a
>
looks like it didn't meet the reserve price. i was the 2nd highest bidder, at
$956.78
while that Heron was super-attractive to me with it's long top tube and
horizontal dropouts (i'm trying to get a singslespeed together w/o chain
tensioners and w long tt), i just couldn't bring myself to pay
ya Seth, that SO 56 is still available.. i just think it's a hair too small
(and Grant agreed when I called :)
-a
On Aug 18, 2010, at 7:47 PM, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 10:40 PM, andrew hill wrote:
>> looks like it didn't meet the reserve price. i
I don't really understand about crank length and it's benefits.
My gut says that with short legs I'd benefit from shorter cranks, but I've
always used 175 (2 mtn bikes and 1 Riv Sam).
I do have some kneed problems on one side, especially an IT band problem that
cropped after a century in June..
i'm interested! where in socal are you - i'm in LA..
but i'm 99% sure i'll take it.
best,
andrew
On Aug 29, 2010, at 7:14 PM, Michael_S wrote:
> I just got a new to me Green Rambouillet yesterday and have no room
> for the this RB-1.
> Paint job is in very good condition, just a few scratches
but.. but... his bike's only got one top tube.
On Aug 30, 2010, at 4:53 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
> Those must be early Ergon grips.
>
> On Aug 30, 4:43 pm, William wrote:
>> The Hunqaposter is Hunq-larious, in my opinion. Primal caveman with
>> stone helmet hiding from three wooly
NorCal, but
> > traveling to SoCal later this week.
> >
> >
> > From: andrew hill
> > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> > Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 7:19:20 PM
> > Subject: Re: [RBW] FS: '91 Bridgestone RB-1 59cm
anyone out running m-bars on a Sam Hillborne?
i'm curious how it handles with em, e.g. how it affects the somewhat light
front end (esp when in the bends). i've got a bar, so would try it.. but need
to invest in some road brake levers first.
i'm thinking that a non dirt drop stem might be more
or you can just use a mac.
the built-in Preview has a "reduce file size" option when you are saving PDFs.
best,
andrew
On Sep 10, 2010, at 6:45 AM, Earl Grey wrote:
> Yes, truly, a bike for a post-apocalyptic world.
>
> As a complete aside (and as a former Adobe employee), Grant, if you
> are
it's a hair too small for me, or i'd be all over it. literally.
On Sep 22, 2010, at 7:23 PM, jandrews_nyc wrote:
> the one on frame specials page of the Riv site..
> Why is it still available?...
> like, what's wrong with it?
>
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hi folks,
i'm in negotiations to pick up a canti-Romulus frameset, and dreaming about the
eventual build.
one question - looking at picks of the Rom around the interwebs, about half of
em i see have downtube shifters.
does this mean that a stock (canti) Romulus have bosses for the dt shifters?
hi folks,
i'm looking at building up my next Riv in some road-ish configuration for a
fast/light trainer.. this will probably going to be based on a canti-Rom (or a
Roadeo), and i want to make good choices to help alleviate some knee problems
i've had with my Sam Hillborne.
the Sam has a Sugin
Thanks folks, for all the suggestions and observations.
I guess one of the specific questions I have is "how short" for cranks and "how
wide" for bb..
And also.. I couldn't find any notes on the width of the bb that came with my
Sam.. so not sure if the Sugino XD2 with it's 165 is narrower
Can anyone recommend a wide-ish Q road crankset? i'm looking for something
like a 52/42/30 with a 170 length and a tread of 165. not sure if such a
beastie exists, and a weekend of googling hasn't turned it up. I'd be happy
with a non-compact double as well, though I bet a wide-Q version is e
On Oct 4, 2010, at 12:25 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Mon, 2010-10-04 at 12:15 -0700, andrew hill wrote:
>> Can anyone recommend a wide-ish Q road crankset? i'm looking for something
>> like a 52/42/30 with a 170 length and a tread of 165. not sure if such a
>
ya, me too. just a couple more centimeters and it'd fit.
maybe a 650B conversion? :)
-andrew
On Oct 13, 2010, at 6:59 PM, Way Rebb wrote:
> Those Hunquapillars are nice looking bikes. The diag-a-tube looks
> very natural. If only I was a little bigger.
>
> -Ray
>
> On Oct 11, 6:17 pm, Se
i'm guessing this is the SH mentioned:
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/1984930063.html
On Oct 17, 2010, at 12:21 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> My brother is handling the sale Please contact him at
> writeint...@gmail.com. Thanks.
>
> On Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 12:03 PM, Justin August
> wrote
I'm looking for a front-bag to hang beneath m-bars on a Romulus. M-bars and
bags don't seem to go together at all well. That being said, I'd like to try a
bar-bag instead of a front rack on this bike but I've got a 12-cm stem on, so
it's a hair more room than usual.
Any suggestions??
Than
I just put Grip Kings on my Sam, and like them a LOT more than the MKS
sneakers.
The way my (flat, size 11) feet sit makes better contact with the GK's. And
this is w/o adding nubs.
Andrew
On Oct 17, 2010, at 4:01 PM, Rob Harrison wrote:
> Ryan Nute just stopped by with a pair for me to buy
thanks everyone,
yeah, a no-rise, long stem is why i'm concerned about fitting something like
the Acorn Handlebar Bag "under" the m-bars, but that'd be an ideal bag i think,
and might work.
i think a seat-intended bag might fit, using seat tube loop as head-tube loop,
and seat loop loops for b
I've been wondering the same thing, in preparation of building up a Romulus.
good to know i can just use the metal guides, but there is an (untapped) hole
for tapping and mounting a pastic guide, i assume.
i'm concerned about getting crud up in the bb shell if i don't plug it.. or
maybe this
gt;
> I drilled a separate hole near the drain for the cable guide bracket.
>
> dougP
>
> On Oct 23, 4:28 pm, andrew hill wrote:
>> I've been wondering the same thing, in preparation of building up a Romulus.
>>
>> good to know i can just use the metal guides, but
ya, and it's UGLY (colorwise)
On Oct 25, 2010, at 3:36 PM, Johnny Alien wrote:
> That is priced way too high. This is not the first time that has been
> listed.
>
> On Oct 25, 3:53 pm, Andrew wrote:
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-1982-BRIDGESTONE-ATLANTIS-ONLY-300-MADE-/300...
>
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+1 on the Mara Sups being great climbers and smooth rollers, that occasionally
(often often) feel like they are filled with lead (on a SH).
andrew
On Oct 30, 2010, at 6:07 PM, EricP wrote:
> First caveat - I have not used the 700xanything Big Apples. Only the
> 26 inch version. Second, hav
man. now i want a retro-direct SimpleOne.
-andrew
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+1 on Keens.
I've got two pairs of Keen Coronados; one canvas pair, and one "bike" pair
that's heavier material (suede?) with a stiffer sole.
both work fine for cycling on Grip Kings, Sneaker Pedals, etc. and allow my
wide feet plenty of room with the enclosed toe-box.
The bike-specifc ones ar
Grip Kings? Does their
> bike-specificity extend to having cleats? I like the idea of the
> stiffer sole but would balk at cleats I think.
>
> Yours,
> Thomas Lynn Skean
>
> On Nov 14, 5:53 pm, andrew hill wrote:
>> +1 on Keens.
>>
>> I've got two pairs o
hi Bryan,
thanks - this is almost exactly what i'm looking for.. and i'd probably just
want the frameset.. but i'm hoping for a Sam in orange if i "settle" for a Sam
instead of an Atlantis. of course, i may change my mind if i don't get a
new/used Atlantis in process in the next week or two,
i couldn't wait.. just placed an order for the last orange Sam :)
the next couple of weeks are going to be like a kid leading up to xmas !
i'm having it built up with bullmoose bars and woodies, for that old-school
look..
i'll take some pics when it gets here.
i can't believe i just bought a
i love the double top-tube.. and decided against a Bombadil b/c i wanted 700Cs..
but considering a Hunq for later this year/next year, mebbie, once i really see
what the Sam i have coming can do..
but ya, i'd be even happier if it had THREE top tubes ;)
-a
On Feb 9, 2010, at 2:39 PM, Bill Con
thanks guys, i'm really enjoying it so far :)
i love the bullmoosies, though they aren't nearly as wide as i expected from
the description/pics on the Riv website, but they feel great - especially with
the woodies. tons of "leverage" - and extremely comfy setup.
unfortunately i won't be able
wrote:
>> March is still in the works, but April is shaping up for the 3rd/4th in
>> Ventura... :-)
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>> On Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 10:10 AM, andrew hill wrote:
>>> thanks guys, i'm really enjoying it so far :)
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thanks to everyone for their advice - many folks suggested the VO seatpost,
though VO is actually out of them (and it seems they sell for more than retail
on ebay right now)... i'm sure i'll find soemthing...
re the Tectros.. i figured out that the cable housing wasn't seated properly
where it
i was going to buy a Handsome Devil myself, when deciding what to replace my
XO-1 with.. but once i figured in the cost of the components, etc., the
difference in frame costs didn't made justifying the Sam hard at all..
e.g. talking about a ~$1500 versus ~$2200 build and getting a more expande
you know, i just bought some Keen Coronado's (think low Chuck Taylors) and they
are the same 10.5 fit in the sandals, but these are a wee bit tight. i wore
them around for about half a day though, and they seemed too adjust a wee bit -
these are the canvas-like uppers, so maybe that's part of i
I dunno.. i'd be happy with three.. got a mtn bike i love (even if it's
aluminum), that new Sam as an all-rounder, basically, and now i just need a
Quickbeam ;) oh, and maybe one to set up as a loaded camper .. so four, then.
:)
On Feb 19, 2010, at 3:40 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> One more
man, i better get a wife, or girlfriend, just so i have an excuse to build more
bikes...
-andrew
On Feb 23, 2010, at 12:13 PM, rperks wrote:
> Oh, and Yes you can include others in your family in this process
>
> I am probably going to build up a betty foy for my wife, based on a
> set of Phi
i'm SO tempted to bid, but with a PBH of 84.5 i just cannot quite believe it'll
be a perfect fit...
On Mar 2, 2010, at 12:25 PM, newenglandbike wrote:
> Only one more day left! It's a total steal at the current bid.
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> On Mar 1, 7:06 pm, William wrote:
>> I hope you are right about gi
that's about right from my p.o.v..
it it had been one size down (e.g. fit me) i was going to bid $3200, so we are
on the same page.
-a
On Mar 3, 2010, at 12:35 PM, cm wrote:
> I am curious how much they expected the bike to go for? I think I
> woulda guessed $3000-$3200. A bike that is a pers
I have Gary Fisher Cobia 29er with discs and it's got a LOT of control over the
breaking. from sudden to damping, whatever i want. i've never had em lock up.
maybe the mechanism is a bit different on these? i just know i like em.
On Mar 8, 2010, at 8:34 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> I've rode
only if it's a new way of disposing of carbon fiber frames.
and therefore eliminating the carbon fiber thread, here.
-a
On Mar 9, 2010, at 9:08 PM, rperks wrote:
> It fell into the deep evil hole of carbon bashing.. muahahahaha
>
> maybe it is a carbon fiber t-shirt that is a few grams lighter
here is a used one i just unboxed this morning:
http://salamander.net/stage/Bleriot/IMG_1922.jpg
once i remove the other fender it'll be perfect, i think :)
cheers,
andrew
On Mar 12, 2010, at 3:33 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
> Yeah, good time to jump on a used one!
>
> On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 3:2
ok, guys - maybe some advice is needed.
i've been riding this Bleriot for a bit, and enjoying it's quickness, but
cannot get used to the noodle drops on it. just to twitchy, harder to reach
brakes from the top, etc... and it's got 1.5" panaracers on it now, and those
dia-compe centerpulls that
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