If I was to get carried away, I'd probably start to gush about how I
never thought I'd be introducing myself as a new owner on the RBW
Owners Bunch. But I'll try not to do that. I was doing quite a bit
of road riding between '95 and '02, including some centuries and
metrics. Quite a bit for me a
Thanks for the welcome, everyone. Pix will be forthcoming, but I
won't make any promises as to when. Will try to do it next weekend.
I'm glad to hear that at least some of you like the Louis graphic, I
guess he'll stay ; ). For now, the Ti frame is retired, and I don't
think I could bear to s
Sorry that you have to sell your Sam. Looks like a great bike, good
luck with the sale. Hopefully you'll get another or better one in the
future. Steve
On Apr 18, 9:21 am, Rick wrote:
> Unfortunately due to medical reasons with a family member I am having
> to sell my almost brand new Sam Hill
Welcome Manny! From the other new Riv owner with the Ti road bike!
I'm not retired yet, but I'm a little over a year away from that.
Regarding painting the fork, I'm betting that it will be expensive to
do it through an auto paint shop, although it may still be your best
bet. A couple of thought
Wow, Thanks for all of the kind responses and good info. I guess I'll
have to rethink my ideas about weight and tools! Seriously, I will
carry enough to change or patch the tube and do many other repairs
(adjustments). Right now my rides are so ridiculously close to home
that it won't matter m
I can't see the pictures, even after signing in to Google. Can you
describe the Steve Jackson saddle bag and give an approx price? Or
link to a picure? Thanks, Steve
On Apr 19, 4:39 pm, CCX wrote:
> Hello Rivsters,
>
> I am cleaning out some cool parts I have had almost forever in modern
> t
will have check some of those out. And I guess I'll have to
check out flikr or whatever, and post pix soon. Cheers, Steve
On Apr 20, 12:55 pm, CycloFiend wrote:
> on 4/19/11 5:15 AM, islaysteve at alkire...@verizon.net wrote:
>
> > Right now I have rather bulky CO2 inflato
I thought it was cool that when I got brakes from Rivendell, they came
wrapped in a Japanese newspaper. Of course it would have been
slightly cooler if it was an Elvish newspaper.
On Apr 21, 4:37 pm, William wrote:
> Order packers at
> Rivendell Bicycle Works
> do amuse themselves
>
> On Apr 21,
I've contemplated this myself, but have not done anything about it
yet. I assume that if you're mounting it on the rear triangle, you
want to put the display unit in a seat bag. Seems like that would
work, as long as the magnet can be mounted close enough to the spokes
to pick up the signal as on
I assume you've seen the offerings from Velo Orange and Rivendell for
650b wheelsets. Three stock choices from those two sources plus
custom options. I know you asked about budget. VO sells their 650b
rims, if you want to build your own. I have the VO Diagonale/105
wheelset on my Bleriot and it
Pretty bike! It's similar in color to my Bleriot. Enjoy it.
On Apr 23, 3:35 pm, James Warren wrote:
> William,
> That is great!
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> >From: William
> >Sent: Apr 23, 2011 10:56 AM
> >To: RBW Owners Bunch
> >Subject: [RBW] Re: Project bike will take Roly Poly tir
As promised, the photos of my newly-built Bleriot are here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/109191668701158452616/Bleriot2011?authkey=Gv1sRgCMuAptL6_fyIGg#
I hope it works. Since I had to sign up for Google to join this
group, it only made sense to use Google's photo program. It does seem
very easy
Good looking bike, you're lucky to have one of the green Sams (not
that the orange is so bad!). As someone who's new to fatter tires and
lower pressures, the combination of 50s and 38psi seems strange to
me. Do you notice much of a change in rolling resistance between
those and your last tires?
Nice! I hope you are able to complete the rest of the issues.
On May 2, 2:22 am, Seth Vidal wrote:
> I was reading the knothole today and Grant was talking about an index
> to the Rivendell Readers. I've got most of the readers on pdf as a
> solstice present a couple of years back.
>
> So I was
Notwithstanding the fact that members no longer receive the Reader for
free, when I joined last year I got a Reader, unexpected, the mail.
That was good marketing. I am eagerly awaiting the availability of
the next Reader, which I will order as a paper copy. Not the least of
the benefits: my wif
Sorry if this doesn't add much, but at 200K, my butt would be sore
with any saddle! Maybe it's just fine and your expectations are too
high? Or do you have experience with other saddles that are comfy
over that distance??
On May 1, 8:42 pm, Christian wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I've had a Berthou
Boy, Amazon doesn't give him much love, do they? No summary, no
image, nothin'. I probably don't know the whole story. Did GP post
anything about it on the site?
On May 3, 7:19 pm, William wrote:
> I'd read it. Heck, I'd probably even buy it and read it and give it
> to somebubba else to rea
When I recently built up my Bleriot (135mm) I used Velo Orange wheels
(130mm). I asked the mechanic at VO about the spacing and he said
that for a 5mm difference, I could just install the wheel and clamp it
down with the skewers. I was able to do this with no problem at all.
It shifts fine, so I
OK, I understand what you're saying. BTW, I'm index shifting
(heresy!) and I seem to have it dialed in and shifting fine. I will
consider spacers. Thanks for the info. Steve
On May 5, 3:28 pm, CycloFiend wrote:
> on 5/4/11 4:18 AM, islaysteve at alkire...@verizon.net wrote:
My Bleriot: About $300/ride so far, but I'm workin' it down! I must
do the math on my former bikes, sounds like a fun exercise. Steve
On May 8, 8:46 am, Earl Grey wrote:
> Good stuff as always. Too bad about the math error in the price per
> ride piece. I almost don't want to point it out sinc
Grey if you're an introvert, yellow or orange if you're an extrovert.
Listen to me, I was a psych major.
On May 11, 4:56 pm, Curtis Schmitt wrote:
> Lynne, that's very helpful, the grey definitely looks sharp. Much to think
> about. Thanks to you and all of those who actually helped me in my
> de
Of course there are the Nifty Swiftys and Fasty Maxis, which are
slightly cheaper than Pari Motos. I'm running Niftys on my Bleriot
and am pleased so far (coming from "regular" road bike), but I can't
give you a good review as I have so few miles on them (and I'm still
out of shape). I'd compare
27;s first training ride (on a Riv) with
some hardcore racers. Cheers, Steve
On May 13, 9:55 am, Patrick in VT wrote:
> On May 11, 6:13 pm, islaysteve wrote:
>
> > I'm running the Niftys at the max.
> > pressure of 75 psi and they feel plenty comfy to me.
>
> yowsa!
Zack, great write-up and congratulations on your new Sam! The colors
you chose sound nice, will look forward to pix. When I was
considering a Sam, I also wanted a cream head tube, no question. But
I got a Bleriot instead, and so I got my cream head tube. Have fun
anticipating, and of course r
rote:
> On May 13, 1:44 pm, islaysteve wrote:
>
> > Well, different strokes, I guess. My Bleriot, on the whole, feels
> > MUCH nicer than my former pure road bike with 23's at 100+ psi. This
> > was one of my goals, and it's why I'm loving this bike so
This afternoon, Sunday, Beach and Knowles. A nice green Quickbeam
with mustache bars. Anyone here? (I was in my car, not on the bike;
had done my ride a little earlier). I hope this post isn't
inappropriate, but this is the first Riv that I can remember seeing
here. Cheers, Steve
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You rece
Very nice, Naz. Your photos make me envious and homesick for
California. Is that a VO Polyvalent? Steve
On May 16, 2:23 pm, Naz Hamid wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Thought I'd make a proper post as I'm a long-time lurker and reply-er
> but never first time poster.
>
> A few friends and I have all recently
Beautiful bike, Patrick. Very tastefully executed!
On May 18, 9:08 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/HerseComplete051811?authkey=Gv...
>
> Rivendell-esque if not Rivendellian.
>
> --
> Patrick Moore
> Albuquerque, NM
> For professional resumes, contact
> Patrick
The bike shelf is nice. That would have looked good in my dining room
when I kept my other bike there. But shouldn't the Pit-In have a rear-
wheel roller set attached to a generator so the dude could charge his
laptop while sippin'?
On May 18, 1:30 pm, Kevin Lippert wrote:
> Thought people mig
The previous owner of my Bleriot taped (cloth tape, of course), twined
and shellacked the chainstay. It looks so good that I left it on.
Not sure, however, that you could extend the tape/twine forward enough
to cover your rusty area. But it's a thought.
On May 25, 5:01 pm, erik jensen wrote:
>
I was under the impression that shellack is waterproof, but it is a
good point. I will need to check periodically to make sure that the
tape isn't scuffed to the point where becomes absorbant. Then a coat
or two of shellack will reseal it.
Steve
On May 26, 10:10 am, Brett Lindenbach
wrote:
> a
Just got back from a quick trip to Rehobeth Beach. I took my Bleriot
for it's first off-pavement outing on the Junction-Breakwater Trail
that runs from Rehobeth to Lewes, DE. It's a great trail and I
enjoyed the ride thoroughly. Surface is mostly hard-packed dirt with
light gravel on top. The N
For powdercoating, look into Powdercoat studio, linked from the
fixedgeargallery website. It's run by a guy I know from other forums,
it looks like they do great work and it's very reasonable. It's in
Michigan, so you'd have to ship your frame, but given their prices, I
think it would be worth it.
Melanie, That's a nice deal on the B17 Honey; that's what I have on my
Bleriot. Congrats on finding the right saddle and good luck selling
the other ones. Happy riding, Steve
On Jun 4, 11:36 am, Melanie Yolles wrote:
> My search for the perfect saddle is at an end (for now). The Brooks Flyer
>
My apologies and Grant can blast me, but I think that undertubes are a
marketing gimmick. Especially in the smaller sizes. Look around on
eBay for 56 Sams or equivalent Bleriots (but study the geometry charts
carefully). Or other Riv frames. For your purposes, I bet you can
find one that you li
To add my 2 cents to the discussion: I'm a decade older than 50 (in 3
days!) and last Fall I started getting back into cycling after a
hiatus of about 7 years. I had converted my older road bike to flat
mtn bars for my daughter, and she loved it (still does). I thought I
did too, so I did the sa
This is interesting from my point of view. Having come to "modern"
road cycling in 1994 (and not having heard of Rivendell or GP at that
time), I bought a Shimano 8-speed freehub-equipped bike and never
looked back. And of course that hub (which I still have) is
compatible with the 8-9 Shimano h
My thoughts: 1) Parting out (esp. with new parts) is good because
most parts are not size-specific to the large frame. 2) Of course more
people will be in the market for specific parts a, b or c, rather than
having a large amount of cash for the whole bike 3) Or put another
way, when you're in the
an, but in my watching Riv frame prices on eBay for
several months, I think he will always do fine on selling the frame.
Steve
On Jun 13, 1:38 pm, islaysteve wrote:
> My thoughts: 1) Parting out (esp. with new parts) is good because
> most parts are not size-specific to the large frame. 2
In view of the other thread about the nice Rambo for sale on CList, I
thought I'd start a general discussion of used Riv prices. Just
because it's kind of interesting. Someone on the other thread implied
that it's not reasonable to compare the asking price of a used frame
to the price of a new fr
Rene, I agree with all you said. You said that value COULD go up when
production stopped. Maybe, but it depends on the desirability of the
frame in the first place. And also perhaps in the number produced.
The Rivendell name certainly provides a hedge against depreciation,
but I wouldn't go so f
If William's statement is true, and I imagine that it is, it's mainly
because Bleriots had such a low price to begin with AND that the
pricing on its replacement has taken such a jump. It's too bad that
RBW couldn't have maintained the Bleriot and its pricing for longer.
(We've all read GPs reaso
I was using another brand of SS bottle and yes, it did rattle a bit.
I switched back to a plastic bottle (RBW-branded, just because). I
missed the easy grip and being able to squeeze the bottle when
drinking on the bike. So I'm slowly reverting back to my roadie
ways. (Next, 120 psi--not.)
Steve
On Jun 14, 9:45 pm, Leslie wrote:
> On Jun 14, 7:08 am, islaysteve wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > In view of the other thread about the nice Rambo for sale on CList, I
> > thought I'd start a general discussion of used Riv prices. Just
> > because it's kind of i
Only two for me, and it's likely to stay that way (which is fine):
Riv Bleriot, acquired and built up early this year. My one and only
riding bike right now as I'm getting back into it. Built it in a
pretty roadish configuration, with Nifty-Swiftys as of now. I want to
get into more dirt road (
Liesl, Do you have pix of the Bleriot posted anywhere? I'd love to
see it.
Steve
On Jun 19, 11:59 pm, Liesl wrote:
> Riv Saluki--first litter, serial number 77. 50cm red with cream head
> tube, mustache bars, silver bar-ends, nitto dirt-drop, VO elk sew-on
> grips, wood fenders, honey brooks, n
Super great-looking bike with all the Rivish goodies! I like the blue
twine, which I presume is not shellacked. I never thought of colored
twine before. I really like the orange paint scheme with blue
accents. I'm sure you'll enjoy riding this for a long time. Steve
On Jun 19, 6:53 pm, John L
"Go to the Dark Side, Luke.": Brifters.
On Jun 23, 9:20 am, MichaelH wrote:
> I am considering a switch to thumbies on our tandem. I am finding the
> BEs too slow on the tandem for the kind of rolling hills of Vt, which
> require a lot of fast, double shifts to attack hills that often swing
> f
Rex, Congratulations from another recent-new-Riv owner! You're going to love
your bike even more when you ride it. I agree with Jim about the hubs: I
mounted VO wheels (105 hubs, 130mm) in a Bleriot frame which also takes
135mm. There were no issues whatsoever. I just installed the wheel and
If the areas are pretty large, it might be worthwhile to first apply masking
tape around the area, do a good sanding down to the metal with automotive
sandpaper. Then apply a rust-inhibiting primer like Rustoleum, either by
brush or spray. If by spray, of course you'll want to re-mask and cove
OK, Sally Hanson, Sam Hillborne, how can you go wrong? Or, buy one of each,
try a little on the inside of a dropout, or other not-too-visible area, see
what you like?
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Dave, this is exactly the setup that I was going to suggest, as it is something
I'd like to try on my Bleriot. I have 8spd Shimano brifters and would like to
try them with one of the bars that you mention. Seems like they would work; at
least it's worth a try before investing in new shifters a
Thanks Dave. That's what I'm thinking too, about the two levers moving in the
same direction. I hope to give this a try before Spring.
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Great tips, guys! Steve, thanks for the memories of friction tape. Remember
seeing the blue sparks when you peel it from the roll in the dark? Patrick,
wholeheartedly agree with all of you points, especially the stand!
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Eric, I have a pair of Nifties purchased in 2011 and replaced the same year
with less than 100 miles on them. Nothing wrong, I just got a good deal on
Pari-Motos and wanted to try them. Stored inside since 2011. I'm not
interested in the Schwalbes, but what about $45 plus actual shipping cost
Bring it around and show it to me when you do, Erl!
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Lucky girl, good Dad!
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That's a great looking bike, Patrick. Congratulations and enjoy it!
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That's a pretty nice deal for the right person. Good thing I already have one
in my size. Nice build, might want yo rethink the rear rack though. Cheers,
Steve
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John, Having mounted a VO Constructeur rear rack on a Bleriot, I will say
that you may end up wanting to cut the ends of either the struts or the top
tange, depending on fit and aesthetics. And I can attest that the steel is
hard. But it's doable with a hacksaw and file; a Dremel tool comes in
Jon, I have a VO Constructeur rear rack on my Bleriot. Depending on fit, you
may or may not have to cut the bottom struts, as someone else here has
mentioned. Since your Sam is 700c, the bottom hole may work, then no cutting.
The steel is hard, but you should only need a hacksaw with a good b
It seems like there have been a number of Rivs listed for sale here by owners
who indicate that they a just a bit too large. Personally, I am small; 5'5 and
I believe my PBH is about 79, I haven't measured in a while. According to the
published chart, I should be on a 53 Bleriot. However, my
Great writeup, John, thanks! I can't believe that there's no water at
Swain's Lock. Next time you can try some of the campgrounds further up the
canal. I haven't camped there but have ridden past them. Cheers, Steve
On Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 12:12:46 AM UTC-4, John Stowe wrote:
>
> With
And, as someone recently asked on the facebook page for this group: Is
there any love for the Bleriot? This was the bike that resulted from a
collaboration between RBW and QBP, and was available both from Rivendell
and any QBP dealer from, I believe, 2006 to 2008. Dealers could also offer
it
Wihtout reference to size, I don't think you'd be disappointed in the
Bleriot at all. And between the two you originally posted, you'd save
$1000, which isn't trivial. Granted the All Rounder is very nice looking.
The Bleriot is a very pretty bike. For the savings, you could have it
painted.
Joe, I have some Shimano pod shifters (brake with integrated trigger/thumb
shift). Identical to those my daughter rides and likes. Double or triple,
7/8 speed. Nearly new and cheap. Have other parts for build also. Please
email me offlist if you're interested: alkiremx5 at verizon dot net.
Manny, Congratulations on the new bike! You are an inspiration and I'm so
glad that got your stolen Riv replaced. Kudos to Grant and the gang for
making this happen. I too look forward to your posts and photos.
Is that a 48 Sam? I recall that you had a 51 Bleriot, which is what I
have. I
Yes, they make both, I have a Presta. I got it because the gauge on my old
Performance pump was going bad, and I wanted some accuracy, having been
educated about lower tire pressure by everyone here. The gauge works, but
it's a bit finicky to get seated on the valve, and often all you do is le
I printed this portion out and read it to my wife, she thought it was
hilarious. I'm partly there, along the deFredification spectrum: Added
bell to Riv, Pari-Motos, but no mirror. Wear lycra, but got rid of the
clicky shoes/pedals. Don't know where this will end ; ). Had a great
Father's
I have to admit, I'd consider one of these. Looks much better than the
current crop, and I kind of miss my computer (but don't want to mount one
of the Riv). This looks like it's purely conceptual though.
On Sunday, June 17, 2012 5:44:51 PM UTC-4, ekoral wrote:
> i thought if anyone would a
I just looked at the Blug and I really like what I see in the poster. It's
much more "literal" than most of his work. In case, I like that. Did you
see the early poster for a bike shop? Main subject was a locomotive.
Anyway, I can't wait for mine, I have great place for it. (Surprised that
I don't have my poster yet, it's due to arrive on Thursday. A few comments
on comments... When I saw the first design, I noticed the boy's foot under
the wheel and I just assumed that the bike was suspended; either in a
workstand or hung up some other way. Grant described the artist coming to
In anticipation of receiving my poster, I was pondering how I would
mount/frame/hang it. This is the first piece of original art that I will
have in the poster medium, and I want to do it right. Not that I ever
intend to sell it, but I'd like to at least be able to hand it down in good
condit
I second this sentiment and also the suggestion for a "goodwill" item from
which to order. Agree that I would have ordered at a low intro price
whether $20, 23, 25, etc. I'm sure that many others here would have also.
Grant, please consider this. (Still anxiously awaiting poster delivery
to
Purely as a bystander, I'd say there's not too much risk for you in buying
this bike, if you have the cash and are willing to mess with the
adjustments (sounds like a shorter stem needed, at least). If after that
you find it doesn't work, I don't see how you would lose any money on a
resale.
Patrick, A very sane post, in fact one the sanest I've read on this topic.
Thanks, Steve
On Friday, June 29, 2012 6:22:13 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> I thought the review was on the whole pretty good. "Performance" is of
> course very personal; my idea of what a "performance" bike shou
I agree whole-heartedly with this. Got my poster yesterday. It's just
beautiful, I wouldn't expect anyone to be disappointed. Steve
On Monday, June 25, 2012 10:24:41 AM UTC-4, Joan wrote:
>
> I just wanted to comment on the poster progressives - they don't come
> close to how good the actual
Thanks for sharing this Zack. I was wondering what DLG would write about
this poster, having read his other writings on the poster site. His
reference to the Sacramento Bee is cool, since I grew up reading (no
delivering) that paper.I have my poster now and can say that no
computer image
Given the prices some here are posting, I might have to order the supplies
and do it myself. I have an idea of the type of frame I want, so as to
compliment the style and period look of the poster. I will probably take
it to the framer that I've used before for an estimate. Cheers everyone,
take down the
> Rivendell bike model poster to make room.
>
> Eric Platt
> St. Paul, MN
>
> On Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 6:57 AM, islaysteve wrote:
>
>> Given the prices some here are posting, I might have to order the
>> supplies and do it myself. I have an idea of
One pair of Nifty Swiftys (650b). These tires have 152 miles on them.
Reason for sale: I got a great deal on some Pari Motos and I don't
foresee needing the Nifty Swiftys. Also, I need to finance framing for my
Poster. How about $55 plus actual shipping? Attentiion East Coasters:
I live i
My barely-educated guess: mostly the loading on your Bleriot. Then the
tires/pressures. I realize that that part is highly debatable. I doubt
it's the tubeset, but...
Steve
On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 5:32:37 PM UTC-4, Joan wrote:
>
> I led a group ride this morning for one of the local bike
These tires are no longer available. Thanks for looking, Steve
On Saturday, July 7, 2012 5:07:06 PM UTC-4, islaysteve wrote:
>
> One pair of Nifty Swiftys (650b). These tires have 152 miles on them.
> Reason for sale: I got a great deal on some Pari Motos and I don't
> fo
I'll take a look, and I, too will need to wait for the iOS version. Sounds
cool, thanks.
On Thursday, July 12, 2012 5:04:13 PM UTC-4, Peter Pesce wrote:
>
> I'll happily pay $2.50 if/when the iOS version comes along.
> (Please no Apple flaming. Allan already mentioned that he might do an iOS
>
Slightly OT, but an observation along the lines of some of the comments on
the "Just Ride" review thread. I got a great CL deal on a new Pearl Izumi
jacket this weekend. My wife and I took a (car) ride to pick it up. We
had both wondered why the guy was selling it so cheaply. (It really was
I assume you've read the information on the Rivendell site about fit, and
in particular about the fit of the Sams. Different Riv models have
different fit characteristics. Since you're going to see the bike you can
check it out for yourself of course. As I recall, the Taiwan-make Sams
were t
Seth that's very nice. I see that you decided to to use a mat. Looks
great! Steve
On Friday, July 20, 2012 11:38:15 AM UTC-4, Seth Vidal wrote:
>
> I just got my poster back from the framers and I thought I'd share
> what the framers and I came up with to match the poster:
>
> http://www.fli
My typo, meant to say, decided Not to use a mat. Sorry.
On Friday, July 20, 2012 12:20:26 PM UTC-4, islaysteve wrote:
>
> Seth that's very nice. I see that you decided to to use a mat. Looks
> great! Steve
>
> On Friday, July 20, 2012 11:38:15 AM UTC-4, Seth Vidal wrote:
Well good for him anyway! Jim, I'm sure that you can fix him up with a
suitable replacement.
On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 10:30:55 AM UTC-4, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
>
> http://m.startribune.com/local/?id=164269026&c=y
>
> This guy works just a few blocks from my shop. I'll be curious
Nice, thanks for posting, Lynne. This is inspirational for a (small-frame)
Bleriot owner whose bike is feeling neglected these days! Steve
On Thursday, August 2, 2012 4:05:13 PM UTC-4, Lynne Fitz wrote:
>
> I took Bleriot along on summer vacation in Michigan, and scouted out a new
> 281km perm
Nice looking frame. Looks a bit large for me or my daughter, but what is
the size? Thanks, Steve
On Saturday, August 4, 2012 12:19:36 AM UTC-4, Kelly wrote:
>
>
> I picked up this frame for my wife because it was in such great / new /
> can't find a ding scratch etc condition then she decided s
Tape sounds interesting, I'm going to check colors. Cheers, Steve
On Saturday, August 4, 2012 4:48:24 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> Lizard Skins DSP 2.5 mm bar tape: $38 at my LBS and I wondered if this
> was a foolish purchase. Well, extravagant, perhaps, but not foolish.
> It is better t
Thanks for sharing your lovely photos Eric. They make me homesick; I was
born in Auburn and my brother lives in Cool. Maybe I can see some of those
wineries next year. Cheers, Steve
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Agreed; people seem to want to buy a vintage road frame and convert to SS
or FG. $250 for frame + $250 for powder coat, half the price of a SO.
IMHO, Steve
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I have that crank; the recommended BB size is 110. That's what works on my
Bleriot, but I have a Shimano BB, not a Phil. Steve
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Congrats on the sale. As a matter of interest, would this model make a
decent tourer (for a first-time tourist)? My daughter is contemplating
touring maybe this summer and I'm keep an eye out for a deal on a frame or
bike for her. It looks like this model has potential, from the photo.
She's
Jim, this may be a little off-topic, but your trip reminded me of a great
book, The Other Side of Silence, by Bill Pronzini.
Great Death Valley settings. It's a mystery and if like to read, you might
enjoy it on your trip. Or if you do audiobooks, you can listen while you
ride! Best wishes,
NickBull: The courage to publish what more that one of us are thinking ; ).
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