I have both a toyo atlantis and i think a 2011 (double top tube,
centermount) hillborne. They are markedly different beasts, atlantis with
clearance for days, 2.2s could fit comfortably, the sam has narrower
chainstays that limit it to 48s with some rubbing on high effort pushes.
Tubing seems
That's my secret Cheviot! The decoy dog-bags in the basket are my best
anti-theft device. That and a lot of rustoleum brown primer on the shiny
bits.
Oh what a bike, thanks for the love!
On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 4:10:33 PM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
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I have my Edelux mounted the same way and the Wald rail rubbed off a bit of
aluminum at the top of the light even with a few millimeters of clearance.
I ended up bending the interfering rail upwards for more clearance. This
worked but the cosmetic damage is done. If I were to do it again, I
You bring up a good point Ted about so-called redundant gears, which is
something many cyclists try to eliminate as much as possible to their own
practical detriment. It's better to approach planning a drivetrain by
identifying how low you want your low gear to be, how high you want your
high gear
If you want racy, I have a very nice set of Mavic tubular wheels on Dura
Ace hubs that I used to use for Eroica. I believe the rear is about 125,
but if you're interested, I'll go measure.
cheers
jim m
walnut creek
On Thursday, November 23, 2023 at 4:20:37 PM UTC-8 Lesli Larson wrote:
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> I
On Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 12:34:51 PM UTC-6 Jason Fuller wrote:
I would echo that triples are pretty nice - not only do you get more range,
but the 10-tooth jumps in the front are a lot less 'disruptive' if you know
what I mean. I find the smaller chainring jump means that when I hit the
Rapha Commuter rain jacket SOLD.
FYI that Swrve jackeet is unobtanium - they made a gold and a navy version
in their old Downown LA workshop. Diagonal zip.
On Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 11:33:29 AM UTC-8 Esteban wrote:
> Sackville Stic-pack SOLD.
>
> Remaining items with new Sell-Stuff
I ended up buying a 59cm Malocchio. I chose mythological light weight over
build aesthetics. Due to old neck bones I need bars above saddle and with
the Crust's short headtube I require lots of quill. I found a filleted
Nitto Faceplater that is a thing of beauty and gets the bars exactly where
I am third owner.. The frame, fork componentry and wheel set are in
excellent condition.. Never crashed. Mechanically, the drive train,
shifters, and brakes work perfectly. The bike has been well taken care of
and maintained. No structural damage or dents whatsoever. This trail bike
is a
Sackville Stic-pack SOLD.
Remaining items with new Sell-Stuff Sunday special price reduction:
- Oveja Negra “Lunchbox" in high-vis orange, as new, $40 shipped
- Oveja Negra “Front End Loader”in black, unused, $40 shipped
- Swift “Sitka" hip/cross-body pack, like new, $35 shipped
- SWRVE MUSA
Yes, those big ring jumps along with my learning how to shift effectively
lead to some Ca- CHONK moments. Also I did index shifting for my rear
gears, and friction in the front and I am learning how to do that
gracefully. And I think I will be doing all index next time because it's
less
So this is where I run into my issue... When I'm uphill I want an easier
gear because I feel myself pushing hard and I feel it in my knees, and then
on the long downhills I feel ungrounded spinning through nothing for a long
time. So maybe a triple is the answer! On my Atlantis I find I'm
This happens to me a lot, where I think I've got my bike quiver dialed
perfectly but then my needs change, and riding with new or different groups
is a prime example! It's also why my Hillborne keeps bouncing back between
drop bars and Albatross bars. I think the Homer makes perfect sense!
On the topic of gearing, I recently went from a wide range double to a
triple and find it to be an improvement in one important way. On the
double I had the total range I needed (46-30 front, 12-30 or so, generally
enough for most east bay hills). But I found that I was cross-chaining on
the
Cheviot
55cm
2200
Petaluma, CA
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/petaluma-rivendell-cheviot/7691310183.html
On Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 5:37:33 PM UTC-8 Matthew Williams wrote:
> Roadini
> 54cm
> 1600
> Napa, CA
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> [image: 01414_2VDy2V8dlNB_0ak07K_600x450.jpg]
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> Black Friday
Thanks for the insights. I have a potential trade for another frame I have
but I have a feeling they'd be too similar outside of the slightly lighter
tubing.
On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 8:00:55 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote:
> The difference would be tubing. Hillborne is a "country bike"
Rapha City Rain jacket SOLD
On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 2:27:24 PM UTC-8 Esteban wrote:
> FS:
> - Sackville "Stick-pack” from 2014 mint condition used once on a work
> trip. Red wool felt straps. $150 shipped.
>
> - Oveja Negra “Lunchbox" in high-vis orange, as new, $45 shipped
>
> -
Allegedly - I think the shipment is held up getting seated by the FBI! And of course I won’t be able to ride/enjoy the bike until spring. So, whenever it gets here, I guess.Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 26, 2023, at 11:44 AM, Ryan wrote:So I take it the 50 purple Is on its wayOn Sunday, November
So I take it the 50 purple Is on its way
On Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 8:59:53 AM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> I have been wanting to try a 50 cm Platypus. Not that I would part with my
> 55 Platys, but I can’t take them traveling, and I have some rides in mind
> for the
And it was a beginner ride with a avg 12 mile posted pace. I almost told
him i hoped I hadn't held him back from making a personal best time on that
ride!
My other bikes are set up perfect for what I do, so no stripping! Although
I might have to consider that myself to bring in money for my
On Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 9:25:01 AM UTC-6 sarahlik...@gmail.com
wrote:
You always need a Hilly Bike... Do it!
A list full of enablers :-)
I had an injury (shoulder) last year and had what I would call total
fitness depletion so I have been building back up from what feels like
zero.
You always need a Hilly Bike... Do it!
I had an injury (shoulder) last year and had what I would call total
fitness depletion so I have been building back up from what feels like
zero.
The hill situation is just most rides involve some sort of hills, probably
not big deal hills to people who
On Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 8:35:43 AM UTC-6 sarahlik...@gmail.com
wrote:
I'm just trying to be more conscious about throwing racks and bags and
accidentally building every bike into a touring bike
This made me laugh ... yeah, my bikes all look pretty much the same, except
for the Riv
On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 8:27:06 AM UTC-6 sarahlik...@gmail.com
wrote:
so of course I decided to buy A Homer that I would like to build up
specifically for rides with lots of hills! (To clarify, I am totally happy
to take my time getting up hills on my Platypus which I have set up
Also I had no idea a stem fit kit existed!
On Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 5:22:02 AM UTC-8 Ed Carolipio wrote:
> Congrats - new bike day is always the best day.
>
> +1 on Toshi's suggestion for a triple crank up front (get a light-ish road
> crank) with an 11-28 cassette in the rear - that's
Wow, another triple recommendation, I'm so glad I read this before
splashing out! And all you guys have addressed my main question which I
didn't put out there... how to get a high and low enough gear... a triple!
I do have Rich built A23 on my Platypus, and would 100% do it again. I did
Cannot speak for the Atlantis but I have a Hillborne and think it can be
used on streets, gravel, dirt paths. It can fit 48mm tires without fenders,
a really nice bike with shorter chainstays than Riv is favoring on 90% of
their current bikes. For me that was the decision point.
On Saturday,
Okay, I love these ideas. I'm writing this down on my super nerd gearing
list. I am so curious about the triple now. I've had some advice that it's
overkill, but I'm curious now that I am hearing from people with riding
experience... people who ride like me... While on my own I am a "Party Pace
I am having regrets about not getting a 24 on my Platypus chainring, and am
looking into correcting that. I thought to keep up with group rides I
needed a big ring up front to be "fast" but what it turns out is really
important is a low gear. I especially learned that when I went on a flat 28
Congrats - new bike day is always the best day.
+1 on Toshi's suggestion for a triple crank up front (get a light-ish road
crank) with an 11-28 cassette in the rear - that's my setup on my long
distance bike. That gives a wider gear range than the wide-low and minimal
weight difference because
You all have been very, very helpful! Will ponder this and, hopefully, make
some progress on my fitness with indoor exercise, as the cold months set
in.
- Max
On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 12:36:17 PM UTC-5 ryan.o...@gmail.com
wrote:
> You could also wait for the new batch that's
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