That sounds like a total blast! I think it speaks well of an event when you
can see riders of all styles, abilities, and ages coming together to have a
good time. Love that Roadini. The Safety Pizza and snazzy bar tape
complement it so well.
On Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 1:37:05 PM UTC-7
It's a wonderful route - I ride it 2-3 times a week. I love the mountain
bike park and enjoy the BMX pump track too (a few yards behind the bench in
your photo). Although the creek has proven challenging lately. Hit me up
when you next plan a visit there.
On Tuesday 19 March 2024 at 12:08:30
@ http://disraeligears.co.uk/…well I suppose if you pedal around in a
saltwater bath, like some of those unfortunate souls…that might happen.
For those us who ride under sunny skies now and again—and take care of
stuff properly—I can tell you that after years and years of working those
mechs,
Just wanted to pop in and say that if you're an eBay whiz and patient you
can find rapid risers for not too much money. I've found two of the very
nice Nexave T400s, both new, never used, for less than $30 each. There was
a seller on eBay sometime in 2023 who listed a bunch of the T400s and
Another question - from a couple of reviews here people seem indifference
of the performance between low vs high normal. But online elsewhwre, there
seems to be strong dislike for low normal - why is that?
For example - disraeligears.co.uk writes for the xt m760
"The Shimano Deore XT (M760) is
Depends on the tires too. An overbuilt robust 42 will feel slower than a
fairly supple 48. So if you are comparing a 48 to a 42 rene Herse tire it
might feel a bit slower. I like GK and I think they roll pretty smooth. I
can't remember if they have different "toughness" levels. I think you will
Those are really nice looking wheels and I, and I'm sure everyone, looks
forward to seeing the final build.
I was going to comment briefly about tires, though I've only got a handful
of years on large volume tires on the road (before I was strictly a roadie,
with 25mm's). I don't feel a big
Hey all,
My friend in the east bay is selling a nice older blue roadini (medium
reach brake version).
Heres the craigslist listing:
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/emeryville-rivendell-leo-roadini/7720529232.html
He's had it up for a little bit so I'm helping out posting here to get
And the Rivendell ‘fan base’ is a subset of another and another so as to be
mostly inconsequential. We do count, however and a few brave souls do
sort-of OK serving us.
Nevertheless, most of us (even here in RBW’s backyard) seldom cross paths
with cyclists with whom we have anything in common
" that Libertas that (yes, Bill) I have plans to build"
blah blah blah. I'll believe it when I see it.
BL in EC
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 1:56:11 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:
> Ah, I mispoke; Huret indeed.
>
> Peter knows much more about such pre-Campy parallelogram derailleur
>
I looked up those BTLOS wheels, very affordable and generally good reviews.
My road bike has Dura-Ace C24, which I believe are just over 1400g. When I
start more road rides in the spring I'm going to try out the Roadini, in
rides with my faster friend, and see how I do in comparison to my road
I agree - thanks for sharing John. Japan is on my bucket list (for a trip
in general, cycling as part of the trip would be a bonus).
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 1:55:47 PM UTC-4 Keith P. wrote:
> What a rad adventure.
> Thanks for posting a link to the rest of the ride write-up.
> k.
>
> On
Ah, I mispoke; Huret indeed.
Peter knows much more about such pre-Campy parallelogram derailleur
esoterica, and I for one am glad I haven't had to get such a rd to work
since my 2-speed SA days, but I recall an old-timer on the CR list saying
that they worked pretty well if they were properly set
Thanks JC. Look forward to hearing about the Fleecer Ridge info. Zip code again is 97330.EricOn Mar 19, 2024, at 1:08 PM, J C wrote:UPDATING THE LIST WITH WHATS BEEN CLAIMED See Highlighted Below** I should have shipping details available tonight for those who I have spoken with, apologies for
*UPDATING THE LIST WITH WHATS BEEN CLAIMED See Highlighted Below*
*** I should have shipping details available tonight for those who I have
spoken with, apologies for the delay ***
Thanks!
JC
*New or Like New Stuff*
Nitto Noodle 52cm: $100
Nitto RM-013 Dirt Drop: $75
Nitto Wavie 660: $100
Thanks to everyone sharing the Bike Expo info and pictures.
It looks like a remarkably great time was had by all.
I would love to attend one year.
At one point a few years back a Custom bike show was planned for Dallas, TX but
that was when all the C_vid stuff was going on and it was cancelled.
Hardly used Black Swift Zeitgeist Bag - *SOLD*
Hardly used Black Swift Holdfast Frame Bag Lg - *$80*
Brooks Flyer *Special* Saddle in Honey - *$100*
Pair of Soma Cazaderos 650B less than 100 miles -* $90 *
Wolf Tooth 10mm spacers Silver (5 pack) - *$15 *
Simworks Obento Rack - *$160*
Buyers
And another nitpicky point: The two-lever derailleur is connected not to a
Simplex pullchain derailleur, but to the mid-50s fancy-bikeshorts pullchain
derailleur from their rival, Huret: the Huret Louison Bobet, so named for
the three-time Tour de France winner (1953-55) whose Stella team rode
Sold
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 1:23:54 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:
> On hold pending payment. Thanks!
>
> On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 12:55:22 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:
>
>> I got these Box Two mini V brakes to use on my Protogallop vs full V. I
>> was just interested in how they
On hold pending payment. Thanks!
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 12:55:22 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:
> I got these Box Two mini V brakes to use on my Protogallop vs full V. I
> was just interested in how they worked and they worked great. I switched up
> to Mini Motos. Just because I wanted
Johnny, you're probably right: Look at how cheaply we can buy Rene Herse
Nivex rear derailleurs on the used market today...
;-)
BL in EC
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 9:41:08 AM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote:
> I have to think that most of the market for these is from the Rivendell
> fan base. I
I got these Box Two mini V brakes to use on my Protogallop vs full V. I was
just interested in how they worked and they worked great. I switched up to
Mini Motos. Just because I wanted Paul parts. What makes the Box Two nice
is 1. The look pretty nice 2. They are lightweight 3. They offer the
I have to think that most of the market for these is from the Rivendell fan
base. I don't hear any other bike group talking about them at all. Because
of that I kind of think IF Riv ends up bringing their new one to market the
used scene will come WAY down. Just a theory. I really hope that I
Thank you all for the replies :) Now that I know of the RR, every time I am
on an uphill and I have to push the gear to climb higher on the cassette I
feel some justification for having a "low-normal" derailleur.
Thanks also for clarifying that any of these will work well.
The RR will also
Good Deal on a giant Clem:
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/bop/d/tacoma-rivendell-clem-frame-fork-64cm/7728687165.html
On Friday, March 15, 2024 at 11:46:10 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
> I love a bargain
>
> On Friday, March 15, 2024 at 7:40:48 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>> It's on
I think carbon wheels have come a long way! I recently bought a set of
BTLOS carbon rim brake wheels and love them! They hold up to my 200lb
weight, are aero (45mm deep rims), and super light (the wheelset came with
a listed weight of 1305g - 729g rear and 576g front)! That's tubular wheel
I got a used XTR M951 long cage derailleur for a song on ebay a few months
ago. Maybe there's not much demand? The seller gave me a half off offer so
I couldn't refuse. Anyway it works great and it appears they're usually
$50-80 depending on the condition. Not bad for what was once a
Interesting information about derailleur design history. But I read the
"normal" in "low-normal" or "high-normal" as simply "relaxed spring" and
not as "the way it ought to work."
My 2010 (purchased IIRC in 2011 or so) Sam Hill came with a "low-normal" LX
rd, and it was one of the best shifting
Do whatever makes you happy! I have carbon bits on my Homer so we can be
abominations together.
Josh
Seattle, WA
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I love expo weekend because it lets us give so many out of towners a taste
of what makes Philadelphia such a great city for cycling of all types!
I'm so glad that I got to meet so many folks from the forum but I wish I
that I was able to meet everyone. Eric, it was a pleasure riding with you
All the pictures make me happy for those who attended but sad that work
prevented me from being there this year. You all got to see and meet some
real icons in person there.
Having the time to browse and speak with folks who seem like they would be
unapproachable pillars of cycling notoriety
I'm using that $13 derailleur on a couple of bikes that see regular
off-road use (including my Platypus) and it just works. I have some bikes
with fancier RDs but will continue to use it on future builds where it fits.
The symptom of working fine in all but a couple of cogs always makes me
To be nitpicky, "high normal"/"low normal" is terminology that's meaningful
primarily for parallelogram derailleurs. We operate as if those are the
only derailleurs that exist because parallelogram derailleurs (mostly
developed as extrapolations and knockoffs of Campagnolo's 1951 Gran Sport,
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