[RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH

[charlie]

Oh ! forgot, its a Albatross bar mounted upside down..

On May 26, 11:46 pm, charlie  wrote:
> Here is another option not many think of and it worked nice for me but
> a quill stem would have given me more of a height optionit might
> really work well for you. More positions like the mustache but a reach
> that is closer at the cork grip area..the curve of the bar is very
> similar to a mustache feel and is your more aero stretched out
> position.
>
> https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1173002051446&set=a.252263587...
>
> https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1185548845108&set=a.252263587...
>
> On May 22, 4:04 pm, Rex Kerr  wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Questions summarized without all of the rambling at the end, if you want to
> > just jump to the meat of this long post. :-)
>
> > When I built up my AHH I was trying to reproduce the feeling of a bike that
> > I'd recently crashed that had been my favorite to date.  Unfortunately, I
> > think that I overlooked some important details, that, while I knew about
> > them, weren't prominent enough in my mind.  For that reason, I'm having
> > difficulty getting really comfortable on the AHH, so it's time for a change.
>
> >    - On the Schwinn I had used Nashbar Mustache bars.  Wanting to recreate
> >    the same feeling, I did the same on the AHH.  Problem is, I'd forgotten
> >    that they didn't have the wider ones in stock when I built the Schwinn, 
> > so
> >    I bought a wider bar for the AHH, giving me a bigger bar with longer 
> > reach.
>
> >    - The AHH has a longer top-tube, by about 1 cm.
>
> >    - The Nitto stem (forget which one, it's the one they used to sell like
> >    the Dirt Drop, but with 25.4 mm clamp) has a slightly longer reach than 
> > the
> >    original stem, plus I'm not really liking the aesthetic.
>
> > *etc*... all adding up to about 3 or 4 cm further reach, and I had already
> > been stretched to my maximum comfortable position on the Schwinn [I have
> > long legs relative to my torso].  The wider bars also mean that the aft
> > position near the bar-end shifters doesn't raise me up much, doesn't change
> > the angle of my back from the hood position, and seems to compress the area
> > between my shoulders.
>
> > *So... my questions are:*
>
> > How many hand positions on the Albatross bar?  Are the forward positions on
> > the flats and around the bends usable?
>
> > Do you find the Albatross bars sufficient for full 100 mile century rides?
>
> > How much shorter is the reach on the Albatross bar *vs*. the
> > Nashbar mustache bar?  Or, alternatively *vs*. the Nitto version, which I
> > know is different, but at least similar.
>
> > Do you tend to install Albatross bars higher than mustache bars?  I already
> > have storage problems at work [no longer able to keep it outside of my
> > cube, now under the raised section of my desk] and can only spare about 1"
> > of additional height.
>
> > For 
> > reference:http://www.flickr.com/photos/rexkerr/5934743783/in/photostreamhttp://...

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[RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH

[charlie]

Here is another option not many think of and it worked nice for me but
a quill stem would have given me more of a height optionit might
really work well for you. More positions like the mustache but a reach
that is closer at the cork grip area..the curve of the bar is very
similar to a mustache feel and is your more aero stretched out
position.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1173002051446&set=a.2522635871448.2142301.1419870581&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1185548845108&set=a.2522635871448.2142301.1419870581&type=3&theater

On May 22, 4:04 pm, Rex Kerr  wrote:
> Questions summarized without all of the rambling at the end, if you want to
> just jump to the meat of this long post. :-)
>
> When I built up my AHH I was trying to reproduce the feeling of a bike that
> I'd recently crashed that had been my favorite to date.  Unfortunately, I
> think that I overlooked some important details, that, while I knew about
> them, weren't prominent enough in my mind.  For that reason, I'm having
> difficulty getting really comfortable on the AHH, so it's time for a change.
>
>    - On the Schwinn I had used Nashbar Mustache bars.  Wanting to recreate
>    the same feeling, I did the same on the AHH.  Problem is, I'd forgotten
>    that they didn't have the wider ones in stock when I built the Schwinn, so
>    I bought a wider bar for the AHH, giving me a bigger bar with longer reach.
>
>    - The AHH has a longer top-tube, by about 1 cm.
>
>    - The Nitto stem (forget which one, it's the one they used to sell like
>    the Dirt Drop, but with 25.4 mm clamp) has a slightly longer reach than the
>    original stem, plus I'm not really liking the aesthetic.
>
> *etc*... all adding up to about 3 or 4 cm further reach, and I had already
> been stretched to my maximum comfortable position on the Schwinn [I have
> long legs relative to my torso].  The wider bars also mean that the aft
> position near the bar-end shifters doesn't raise me up much, doesn't change
> the angle of my back from the hood position, and seems to compress the area
> between my shoulders.
>
> *So... my questions are:*
>
> How many hand positions on the Albatross bar?  Are the forward positions on
> the flats and around the bends usable?
>
> Do you find the Albatross bars sufficient for full 100 mile century rides?
>
> How much shorter is the reach on the Albatross bar *vs*. the
> Nashbar mustache bar?  Or, alternatively *vs*. the Nitto version, which I
> know is different, but at least similar.
>
> Do you tend to install Albatross bars higher than mustache bars?  I already
> have storage problems at work [no longer able to keep it outside of my
> cube, now under the raised section of my desk] and can only spare about 1"
> of additional height.
>
> For 
> reference:http://www.flickr.com/photos/rexkerr/5934743783/in/photostreamhttp://twowheels.us/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/0226091728.jpg

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[RBW] Re: I copied Grant's Uber-Mark-mod

[Aaron Thomas]

Interesting. I guess I've never loaded it heavy enough to have any adverse 
effect. I'll keep your/Grant's trick in mind in the event that I do.

On Saturday, May 26, 2012 1:32:49 PM UTC-7, William wrote:
>
> Two is a ton stiffer if you lug real weight on it. Push down hard on the 
> platform and you'll see the steel diving board flex. Mine has bent from 
> riding a few thousand miles with a medium sized handlebar bag. The second 
> strut makes it a real triangle. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH

[Joe Broach]

On Sat, May 26, 2012 at 7:00 PM, Garth  wrote:

>
> I thought of the Bosco bars for a minute, until I realised they had zero
> forward reach, unlike the Albatross. I use bar end brake levers and thumb
> shifters so I get TONS of room for my hands to move around.


How do the reverse brake levers work for you, especially off pavement? Neat
setup. For quite a while, I ran bar end shifters with MTB levers out on the
front curve. I really loved all the room to roam but missed being able to
brake with my weight back.

Best,
joe broach
portland, or

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Re: [RBW] Winds, head and tail; cadence, slow; hooks, good.

[Mojo]

Well Patrick I cheat with those new fangled derailers. 50/36 & a 9 speed 12-27 
serves all my paved mountain riding needs. Friday  I used the 36x27 for a while 
climbing into the big headwind. It's a very pleasant climb & descent. 
Recommended.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH

[René Sterental]

I think the hand position thing is highly personal. As long as you are
comfortable and so are your hands, different people will prefer different
configurations. I don't know if the Bosco has more, the same or less hand
positions that are usable. Some will prefer it to the Albatross and some
won't. I couldn't get used to the Albatross when I tried them and we'll see
about the Bosco in a few weeks after some recurring use.

What color is your Bombadil? I looks beautiful.

René


>
> On Sat, May 26, 2012 at 10:00 PM, Garth  wrote:
>
>>
>> http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4073/4860392084_69e20e8533_b.jpg
>>
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[RBW] Re: Bosco Rubbe Nubar on my Hunqapillar... first test

[Pondero]

I'm looking forward to this group's test results.  I have a vision of Bosco 
bars, and new fat tires, on my QB stuck in my head.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH

[Peter Morgano]

I am sorry, I have albas, totally wrapped just like yours and I only see 2
hand positions that are reasonable. I dont think moving my hands back or
forth an inch count as "different positions."  And like alot of high bar
riders I dont worry about knee strike but that could be an issue for people
who for some strange reason want thier bars lower. As for the middle part,
I dont see how holding on there is any different for holding on to the flat
part of drop bars, so you have the flat part of the Bosco bars like the
drop bars but you have sweep back instead of drops.  I still love the Albas
but I think this is a straw man argument against the Bosco bars. I will put
them on to know for sure though, I think the 60 buck investment is worth
it, personally.  I will be moving the albas to my MB2 to give it a bit more
cruisability around town since it rairly sees a trail any more. Win Win!

On Sat, May 26, 2012 at 10:00 PM, Garth  wrote:

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> http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4073/4860392084_69e20e8533_b.jpg
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> On Saturday, May 26, 2012 10:00:02 PM UTC-4, Garth wrote:
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[RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH

[Garth]

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On Saturday, May 26, 2012 10:00:02 PM UTC-4, Garth wrote:

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[RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH

[Garth]

I thought of the Bosco bars for a minute, until I realised they had zero 
forward reach, unlike the Albatross. I use bar end brake levers and thumb 
shifters so I get TONS of room for my hands to move around. I use all that 
is taped in the photo. I don't see where people are saying the Bosco bars 
have more hand positions than an Alba bar, either set up like mine or 
traditional. Sure , you *can* put your hands in the middle of a Bosco bar . 
.  but it would be of little or zero comfort from my perspective of using 
flat portions in the middle . 

What you get of the Bosco bar is a higher potential position and not as far 
forward as the Albatross. It depends on how much reach and height you want 
. 
Compared to your Moustache bars .. the Alba are higher and less reach.  
Consider your kneesalso .. if you get the bars too swept back , there is a 
potential for knee-bar end contact. 

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[RBW] New Riv-ish Video

[Eric Norris]

I rode my 29th Davis Double Century last weekend on a very Riv-ish bike (the 
1973 Motobecane that I bought from Patrick in ABQ, equipped with a 3-speed 
fixed gear hub, Brooks saddle and bags, etc.) and made a video of the adventure:

http://youtu.be/Ikyg0P1Pvsc

Hope you all enjoy it.

--Eric
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www.campyonly.com
www.wheelsnorth.org

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[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Mark's Front Rack, Carradice Nelson

[Blindrobert]

Nitto "Mark's" rack is sold.

On May 26, 10:26 am, Blindrobert  wrote:
> Marks Front 
> Rack:http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273623618/in/photostream/
> This has been sitting around for a while.  It should get some use.
> Includes everything shown in the picture - you will have to supply
> screws for your braze-ons or P-clamps if you need them.
>
> $80 delivered.
>
> Carradice Nelson Saddle Bag and Bagman (QR) Expedition support 
> loop:http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273648344/in/photostreamhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273647652/in/photostream/http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273647924/in/photostream/
>
> Y'all probably know what this is: bag was only used a few times and
> looks like a new bag with a few days of use.  Never rained on.
> Leather straps show only light signs of use.  No holes, no tears, no
> problems.  The rack looks even better.
>
> Please note that this isn't the "Longflap" version of the Nelson bag -
> it has the regular length flap, which is plenty long enough to cover
> the opening, even when fully loaded.
>
> $120 for the set, delivered.

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[RBW] Re: Amos/San Marcos

[rcnute]

Yup.  Hard to compare--it rides just like a Rivendell (unsurprising).
It was kind of like a Rambouillet but felt a bit snappier.  Not so
laid back/stable as the Hillborne.

Ryan

On May 26, 3:15 pm, Frank  wrote:
> @ FreeRange? Any comparisons come to mind?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Friday, May 25, 2012 7:20:26 PM UTC-7, rcnute wrote:
>
> > Just test rode one.  What a great bike!  Pretty too.
>
> > Ryan

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[RBW] Re: Amos/San Marcos

[Frank]

@ FreeRange? Any comparisons come to mind? 

On Friday, May 25, 2012 7:20:26 PM UTC-7, rcnute wrote:
>
> Just test rode one.  What a great bike!  Pretty too. 
>
> Ryan

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[RBW] Re: I copied Grant's Uber-Mark-mod

[charlie]

I would think running them or at least one to the fork dropout to be
better at supporting weight. The rack is triangulated at the fork
crown bolt and the front rack strut to fork braze on..one going to
the fork drop out would better support a load going up and down.
Actually both going to the fork dropout would be best forming a longer
skinny triangle.just sayin. Of course it might not look as nifty.

On May 26, 1:32 pm, William  wrote:
> Two is a ton stiffer if you lug real weight on it. Push down hard on the 
> platform and you'll see the steel diving board flex. Mine has bent from 
> riding a few thousand miles with a medium sized handlebar bag. The second 
> strut makes it a real triangle.

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[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Mark's Front Rack, Carradice Nelson

[Garth]

I take it by the photo of the Mark's rack the original second set of struts 
and hardware are not included in this sale ? 

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[RBW] Re: I copied Grant's Uber-Mark-mod

[William]

Two is a ton stiffer if you lug real weight on it. Push down hard on the 
platform and you'll see the steel diving board flex. Mine has bent from riding 
a few thousand miles with a medium sized handlebar bag. The second strut makes 
it a real triangle. 

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Re: [RBW] Winds, head and tail; cadence, slow; hooks, good.

[PATRICK MOORE]

Actually, 46/20, which is about as much as the dropouts will
accomodate, is 56" -- much to damn high. S3X, perhaps, one day.

On Sat, May 26, 2012 at 1:12 PM, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:
> You are a better man than I. What sort of gearing do you use to climb
> the Crest? I've been meaning to experiment with, say, a 46/20 for a
> 50" gear but frankly, for the short distances I ride, the land between
> Tramway and Double Eagle is ample.
>
> Not riding today because of the smoke.
>
> On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 7:30 PM, Mojo  wrote:
>> Patrick, I am in your fare city visiting me wee mum. I am also preparing for 
>> Ride the Rockies. So at 6am I left Four Hills and climbed up to Sandia 
>> Crest. It was a lovely morning, just under 60 miles RT, with headwinds both 
>> ways at times. The smoke had mixed out significantly by 11. The Riv road was 
>> great as usual except for shiverinduced shimmy starting down from the top.
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Re: [RBW] Winds, head and tail; cadence, slow; hooks, good.

[PATRICK MOORE]

You are a better man than I. What sort of gearing do you use to climb
the Crest? I've been meaning to experiment with, say, a 46/20 for a
50" gear but frankly, for the short distances I ride, the land between
Tramway and Double Eagle is ample.

Not riding today because of the smoke.

On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 7:30 PM, Mojo  wrote:
> Patrick, I am in your fare city visiting me wee mum. I am also preparing for 
> Ride the Rockies. So at 6am I left Four Hills and climbed up to Sandia Crest. 
> It was a lovely morning, just under 60 miles RT, with headwinds both ways at 
> times. The smoke had mixed out significantly by 11. The Riv road was great as 
> usual except for shiverinduced shimmy starting down from the top.
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[RBW] Re: I copied Grant's Uber-Mark-mod

[Aaron Thomas]

Just curious: why does 2 make it mo' betta than with one? I have a Mark's 
rack on my Bleriot and I've never felt that one set of struts was 
insufficient. What can two sets accomplish that one cannot? Please help me 
understand, because to me it seems like a solution in search of a problem. 

On Saturday, May 26, 2012 9:59:51 AM UTC-7, William wrote:
>
> I saw Grants 58cm Hilsen on my last visit to RBWHQ.  His Marks rack 
> sported double struts.  It was such a simple and obvious enhancement to the 
> one and in my opinion only glaring weakness of the Mark's rack.  I rummaged 
> around, and found the perfect bits.  I didn't even have to trim the extra 
> struts.  Total win.  The second pair of strut mounting bolts and carriage 
> washers came with the Marks Rack.  The struts I used came with my Nitto Big 
> Rear rack.  
>
> Pictures prove its mo' betta.  
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/7274105900/in/photostream
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/7274106730/in/photostream/
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/7274105004/in/photostream/
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Cool knobbly tires at BG

[Ray Shine]

I agree. Not many like these for 700s. I just grabbed a couple. (Do wish they 
came in all black casing, however.) 






From: Mark Chandler 
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sat, May 26, 2012 9:28:49 AM
Subject: RE: [RBW] Re: Cool knobbly tires at BG

  
Super-excited for these tires.  The originals had a great combination of 
roll-speed and grip, and I suspect these will be even better due to the nicer 
casing.
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[RBW] I copied Grant's Uber-Mark-mod

[William]

I saw Grants 58cm Hilsen on my last visit to RBWHQ.  His Marks rack sported 
double struts.  It was such a simple and obvious enhancement to the one and 
in my opinion only glaring weakness of the Mark's rack.  I rummaged around, 
and found the perfect bits.  I didn't even have to trim the extra struts.  
Total win.  The second pair of strut mounting bolts and carriage washers 
came with the Marks Rack.  The struts I used came with my Nitto Big Rear 
rack.  

Pictures prove its mo' betta.  

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/7274105900/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/7274106730/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/7274105004/in/photostream/


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RE: [RBW] Re: Cool knobbly tires at BG

[Mark Chandler]

Super-excited for these tires.  The originals had a great combination of 
roll-speed and grip, and I suspect these will be even better due to the nicer 
casing.

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[RBW] SF Bay Area Stolen Bikes Recovered by SFPD

[Aaron]

Over 115 stolen bikes were recently recovered by SFPD.  See here for 
details:  http://www.inglesidepolicestation.com/#!__bike-recovery 

Hello,

There have been some recent local bicycle thefts, and in case you know
anyone impacted, below is an update.

Leslie

The following message is from Captain Daniel Mahoney, Ingleside Police
Department:

First of all--hope everyone has a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend.

Please be advised that as a result of more excellent investigative work on
the part of Sergeant Josh Kumli, we have recovered over 115 bicycles from a
residence in the Bayview and two storage lockers in Oakland.

I have all the recovered bicycles posted on the ingleside website and if
anyone can find/identify their bike, I would like to return it to them. If
you can advise your community groups, that would be great.

Also--I received our first voluntary bicycle registration the other day.


Captain Daniel J. Mahoney
Ingleside Station
(415) 404-4030
San Francisco Police Department 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco bars have arrived...

[Olivier Chetelat]

Bosco installed.
I went on an extremely windy nocturnal test. The bar is very comfortable.
It brings the hands upwards by what seems a few inches and closer to the
saddle by a few inches, times two or three. So far back that tight turns
are becoming awkward  due to the extension of the bar end shifters poking
in the knees/calfs.
Snap, work gets in the way... more reporting soon.

Here is a visual:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/7268619180/

Cheers,

o

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[RBW] Walkability (and bikeability) scores

[TSW]

Anyone see this?  Seems like there's a bike 
scorenow.  From NYTimes.com:

(Riv content: RBW's all about making bikes, well, more bikeable...)

TSW
Berkeley

Now Coveted: A Walkable, Convenient PlaceBy CHRISTOPHER B. LEINBERGER

WALKING isn’t just good for you. It has become an indicator of your 
socioeconomic status. 

Until the 1990s, exclusive suburban homes that were accessible only by car 
cost more, per square foot, than other kinds of American housing. Now, 
however, these suburbs have become overbuilt, and housing values have 
fallen. Today, the most valuable real estate lies in walkable urban 
locations. Many of these now pricey places were slums just 30 years ago. 

Mariela Alfonzo and I just released a Brookings Institution 
study
 that 
measures values of commercial and residential real estate in the 
Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, which includes the surrounding suburbs 
in Virginia and Maryland. Our research shows that real estate values 
increase as neighborhoods became more walkable, where everyday needs, 
including working, can be met by walking, transit or biking. There is a 
five-step “ladder” of walkability, from least to most walkable. On average, 
each step up the walkability ladder adds $9 per square foot to annual 
office rents, $7 per square foot to retail rents, more than $300 per month 
to apartment rents and nearly $82 per square foot to home values. 
more: 
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/27/opinion/sunday/now-coveted-a-walkable-convenient-place.html

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Re: [RBW] Re: Cool knobbly tires at BG

[Bruce Gordon]

On May 26, 2012, at 8:38 AM, Mike wrote:

> They do look like a nice all rounder tire but I wonder how durable the
> sidewalls are?
> 
> --mike
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In the past I never had a sidewall problem with the Original Rock 'n Road Tires 
that were made in Taiwan by Cheng Shin.
The New Tires are made in Japan by Panaracer.
Panaracer Japan makes only the Highest Quality Tires - I do not have any 
worries about the quality.
I have only had samples so far from Japan - but the first shipment is currently 
on the water, and will arrive in Oakland around June 12th.
They Panaracer version is about 100 grams lighter than the Original 24 year old 
version.

Regards,
Bruce Gordon
Bruce Gordon Cycles
www.bgcycles.com
www.brucegordoncycles.blogspot.com

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[RBW] Re: Cool knobbly tires at BG

[Mike]

They do look like a nice all rounder tire but I wonder how durable the
sidewalls are?

--mike

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[RBW] FS: Nitto Mark's Front Rack, Carradice Nelson

[Blindrobert]

Marks Front Rack:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273623618/in/photostream/
This has been sitting around for a while.  It should get some use.
Includes everything shown in the picture - you will have to supply
screws for your braze-ons or P-clamps if you need them.

$80 delivered.

Carradice Nelson Saddle Bag and Bagman (QR) Expedition support loop:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273648344/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273647652/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blindrobert/7273647924/in/photostream/

Y'all probably know what this is: bag was only used a few times and
looks like a new bag with a few days of use.  Never rained on.
Leather straps show only light signs of use.  No holes, no tears, no
problems.  The rack looks even better.

Please note that this isn't the "Longflap" version of the Nelson bag -
it has the regular length flap, which is plenty long enough to cover
the opening, even when fully loaded.

$120 for the set, delivered.

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[RBW] Re: Cool knobbly tires at BG

[hobie]

650b would be nice!

On May 25, 7:33 pm, BSWP  wrote:
> I was looking over at the Bruce Gordon site, and saws that he has Rock 'n
> Road tires back in stock. 700c, 43mm wide, 540 grams, $100/pair. No
> association, I just like seeing clean and simple knobby tires available for
> 700c rims, especially when they're made by Panaracer.
>
> http://brucegordoncycles.bigcartel.com/product/rock-n-road-all-terrai...
>
> - Andrew, Berkeley

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