I can only add that the single most accomplished cyclist I know rides
a 45+/- lb bike, when outfitted with empty bags and racks. This fella
has ridden across or around every continent on the planet, except for
the really cold one. I am not sure if that helps, but I keep it in
mind when I start cons
On Apr 11, 3:44 pm, SamuelJames wrote:
> Any men ride one? Just curious cause I would love one but my fragile
> male ego says no.
I rode a 'girls' bike all thru college. My Dad commuted on a 'girls'
bike for years. Mixtes are really nice for normal stop and go, on and
off the bike, kind of stu
Now how is it that I have been all thru the Riv website, and
specifically looked for this info, and I didn't find this page? Am I
right that these are archived elsewhere, and not referenced on Riv's
site? Is there a secret handshake?
All the best,
Chris
Redding, Ca.
> They are similar, but not
Hey Mike,
I have a Crystal Fellow in 27.2 in the parts box.
Kindest Regards,
Chris
Redding, Ca.
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I once ran over an empty vodka bottle and tore open the sidewall, and
tube, of a brand new Pasela, non TG, 28. It is the only catastrophic
sidewall failure (30 years) that I can't at least partially attribute
to age. In all seriousness, the Pasela sidewalls seem to be about as
tough as other nice r
Steve - Then I can only add that YMMV. For me they are no better at
defeating the urban track than , say, Conti GP3/4000s - in 28s. And
less than Conti Gator Skins - also in 28s. Beyond that, who
knows..maybe random acts of whoknowswhat, and other stuff too. I
didn't say I didn't like them, but
Specialized older steel stuff is a great choice. My son has a bunch of
miles on a 24" wheeled Hardrock converted to a 1x7 with a chain guard
and guide plus better brakes, brake levers, shifter, saddle, and other
stuff. Norco also built a bunch of steel 24" wheeled bikes, along with
others. Our bike
But it sure is pretty. And a fella, or gal, could ride one for a very
long time and in many different iterations. It's not for me, at least
not now, but I consider it a Riv gem.
Says Chris, who rides a modern day klunker almost every day.
Redding, Ca.
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On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 1:44:45 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote:
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> These are Hubs .. and they are Investments . Get the best first.
>
Hey All,
The best for me are, and have been for many years, DT Swiss 240s. Or 340s
if cheap enough. Or 440s if you need the beefy ones. This is based entirely
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 10:33:50 AM UTC-7, ayjaydee wrote:
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> What are your thoughts on this sudden "discovery" of the pleasures of
> off-pavement riding by the gravel specific bike manufacturers. It seems to
> me that they feel they have invented a whole new form of bicycle activity.
>
Hey Eric,
That is a ride I have contemplated many times. Another is to find a way
(offroad, of course) from the top to the bottom. And you are right, the
view is spectacular. I found a bunch of other (offroad) rides down that
way, but none that were particularly inspiring.
Thanks for putting th
Hey All,
If I remember correctly from my under grad days, when I studied, among
other stuff, physical anthropology, there is more than a little evidence in
the human family tree that our predecessors were eating stuff that needed
to be crushed rather than sliced, so grasses, grains, etc. At leas
Even if beaten it's a keeper. Build, ride, report. Please.
Smooth tracks,
Chris 'learning to be cool' (insert last name here)
Redding, Ca.
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Hey All,
I could live with one bike quite easily, and even more so as I get
olderexcept for...what would I do to satisfy my utter lust for
rolling down a mountain on a full suspension trail eating marvel? I would
need two.
Regards,
Chris
Redding, Ca.
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Manuel,
Thanks for sharing the article. For me, a great read.
Smooth tracks for you.
Chris
Redding, Can.
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Manuel,
Thanks for sharing the article. For me, a great read.
Smooth tracks for you.
Chris
Redding, Can.
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Loops. Thanks to the OP. Tablets and I do not get along. Over and out.
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David,
I have a ridden brown and black 67 in excellent condition. I am the
original owner, bought from Riv way back. Tell me about your 17, if you
think this might work.
Regards,
Chris
Redding, Ca.
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I had a P56 for a few years. It was one of the nicest frames I have ever
ridden, and pretty too. I liked it better than my Rom. It was noticeably
smoother. And the price seems very good.
Regards,
Chris
Redding, Ca.
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I sold the Model P because it was my second road bike and needed to serve
as my townie/commuter/errand runner. It garnered more attention than did
the Rom. Both were old on the iBOB list to people who knew and wanted what
they were getting. I then bought a 1981 Miyata 610 complete and near mint
Hey Peter,
I can't help with the choosing part, but if you go the the 10 then I have
one looking for a home.
All the best,
Chris
Redding, Ca.
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Hey Scott,
Thanks for the photos, and the intro. For me this proves there is a BOB in
just about every neck of the woods.
Kindest Regards,
Chris
Redding, Ca.
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Hey All,
"Join me if you'd like to use your real first name, and we can stop calling
each other things like"
I thought this was the plan the whole time.
All the best,
Chris
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Hey All,
...as if cycling is the only sport in which this occurs...what a jokeI
have very clear memories, both very recent and tens of years old, of both
pro football and pro baseball players who are so 'roided' out that they can
hardly function. And when it comes to egos, cyclists are merel
Hey All,
I know this won't come as anything new to people here, but I personally
have never sold a frame or a bike I didn't miss. To sell either an Atlantis
or a Hunq has got to hurt.
I own neither, but do own (or have owned) similar bikes and I would sell
the Hunq. Then I would make the Altlan
http://georgethecyclist.blogspot.com/2012/12/grant-petersons-racing-acumen.html
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Chris
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Hey All,
Just for the sake of clarity, I am the OP and the only other post on this
particular subject/thread from me was the very first one in which I shared
the review of JR that 'george the cyclist' had written. So, not only did I
not make mention of anything relating to cannabis, the Rastafar
Hey All,
Grant his the courage to speak his mind. I like this, but it almost ensures
that any one person will not like everything Grant says. That includes
myself.
The one recurring thing I hear inside my head while reading something from
Grant is that he loves bikes as much as I do. That does
Hey All,
One of the stated reasons for Riv going to other manufactures in these last
several years has been the strong yen and the cost of Japanese labor. The
linked story discusses a major policy shift inside Japan that, if it
occurs, should substantially devalue the Yen. I thought that some fo
Hey All,
OP here. I enjoyed the conversation. Thanks to all!
Smooth tracks,
Chris
Redding, Ca.
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Hey All,
My first MTB was a mid 80s lugged stumpy (the orange one). I rode it for
over twenty years before a frame builder friend told me that the stress
waves in the top and down tube were serious enough that I should retire the
frame. So I did, and bought a Ritchey (which my wife uses as her u
Hey All,
Something long and skinny, like a bamboo skewer, then windex. The best part
is the windex does no harm and evaporates clean. Use it again to reinstall,
for the same reasons. This is fool proof, assuming they were not glued on,
in which case they are likely not going to be reused, so
.and then there is this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Used-1987-Raleigh-The-Edge-Mountain-Bicycle-Trials-John-Olsen-24-26-/290819742443?pt=Mountain_Bikes&hash=item43b6351aeb
Regards,
Chris
Redding, Ca.
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Hey All,
I have long tried to get to one, but have not, since the mid 80's. In the
wonderful collection of characters I know from riding there are several who
seem to live with one consistently. The one who comes first to mind, for
reasons unrelated, rides a Yeti MTB. He alternates between 700s
Hey Bruce,
I have access to a pretty well stocked bone yard. I know there are a bunch
of old school MTB forks in a pile. I would have to pay something for it,
and then pay to ship, but I bet $20 would cover it, if you don't have a
better option. You should expect some goofy color, and some nicks
Hey Jay,
It's been said already, but it bears repeating, IMOthis is how we all
(for the most part) learn. I have a very clear memory of my Father saying
to me..."I don't think bikes are supposed to require this much
maintenance." I had finally bought a 'good' bike and I was enthralled. For
Eric,
Beautiful and wonderful. Glad it has a good home. Enjoy!
Chris
Redding, Ca.
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C.J.,
I have a steel Alba and a 135mm Cinelli circa mid 80s I could use as trade.
Any interest?
Regards,
Chris
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Howdy,
First, not all customers are worth having.
Next, who buys a Rivendell without having even enough info to know that
Rivendell actually exists? Sounds more like a troll than anything else.
Give me my money back or I'll sue? Who would he sue if Rivendell doesn't
actually exist? If they exi
Hey All,
My 12 year old son rides a Bontrager MTB. He has no clue how 'cool' it
really is. And we are going to keep it that way. No need to feed that kind
of thinking. His latest thing? Nike shoes. Apparently, they are 'totally
cool'.
Cheers,
Chris
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Hey Mark,
Well, first, you found something special here. I hope you grow to
understand and appreciate that as much as I do.
Next, I can't possibly climb inside your head and know what is right for
you. But I can say that if that was the choice I was making at this moment
I would choose an Atlan
Hey Erik,
I know some folks that may just know of the best tried and true route.
I need a couple of days to ping them all, then I will send their
collective wisdom.
Kindest Regards,
Chris
Redding, Ca.
On Jul 30, 12:50 pm, erik jensen wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I'm planning a tour of the sierra, and wa
My guess is a dirt drop like bar.
Regards,
Chris
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Hey All,
I mention this because nobody else has...yet. Maybe never, which would mean
that I am alone on this one, but here goes.
One of the things I have noticed as TTs have become angled is that they are
less comfortable to lean up against. Too much slope and you end up on the
seat, which is a
DT Swiss, in particular the 240s, are the best hubs out there. I mention
them because no one else has.
Otherwise, the others mentioned are nice, in their own ways.
No need to clog up the thread with details about the 240s, since the OP
didn't ask about them, but if anyone wants to hear the 'why
The only DT Swiss hub that uses a pawl system is the 370, and it's at least
as reliable as any Shimano pawl system. The star ratchet that the 240 uses
is quiet (much more so than a CK) when properly maintained and can be next
to silent if one uses a lil extra grease between the stars. And the
r
The WTBs All Terrain, formerly the All Terainasaurus (sp?) are remarkably
good at the 'one tire does all' thing. I would choose them, and in fact I
do, for just what you describe.
But tires are tough, so many variables, like track, conditions, riding
style and rider competence.
Smooth tracks
Hey Shawn,
I'm parting out my go fast, so I have a complete build kit that I think
would be wonderful on a Rodeo.
Let's talk offlist if you are interested.
Chris
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