[RBW] Re: which size big back rack for 57cm Bleriot?

2011-03-28 Thread Erik C 
I've been using the nitto top rack for years. It works well for
loafers and as a saddlebag support for my saddle sack large. If you
are thinking about panniers I wouldn't recommend it.

On Mar 27, 3:18 pm, Eric  wrote:
> I know Riv recommends a large big back rack for frames sized 57cm (+).
> Does that still apply to the Bleriot or other 650b models?

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[RBW] Re: How's the wind in your region?

2011-04-04 Thread Erik C 
Windy as usual out here in the prairies of western Minnesota. Average
wind speed for this time of year is 15mph with gusts of 27mph. Not
many hills in my immediate area but plenty of wind to fight.

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[RBW] Re: hiawatha posters

2011-04-09 Thread Erik C 
Very nice! I like the frame colors. Still need to get around to doing
mine.

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[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Bleriot 57cm

2011-05-27 Thread Erik C 
Link isn't working for me.

On May 26, 12:57 pm, Eric  wrote:
> Here's my ad on Chicago's CL:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3vzl5og
>
> I'm also open to selling frameset/wheels/fenders as I'd like to keep
> the drivetrain...
>
> Local pick-up is awesome! Shipping is available but price does not
> include shipping/PayPal fees.

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[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Bleriot 57cm

2011-05-27 Thread Erik C 
guessing this is your link ? 
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/2404015596.html

On May 26, 12:57 pm, Eric  wrote:
> Here's my ad on Chicago's CL:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3vzl5og
>
> I'm also open to selling frameset/wheels/fenders as I'd like to keep
> the drivetrain...
>
> Local pick-up is awesome! Shipping is available but price does not
> include shipping/PayPal fees.

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[RBW] Re: SKS fender sizing (and 650b fit)

2011-07-28 Thread Erik C 
It is possible to get a decent fenderline on your 650b, but not
perfect. I finally picked up some VO zepplin fenders which have a
noticeably better line for my bleriot.

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[RBW] Re: SKS fender sizing (and 650b fit)

2011-07-29 Thread Erik C 
David,

You might be pushing it putting Cldvs under those hammered 45s. The VO
site itself says for tires up to 35 and I believe Cldvs are 38s. Now,
you could probably fit them in there, but it would be tight.


On Jul 28, 8:51 am, cyclotourist  wrote:
> Hi Erik, I was also looking at
> these.
> They're narrower than the Zeps, think they would be ok?

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[RBW] FS: Pacenti Pari-Motos - Black

2011-08-12 Thread Erik C 
Selling a used pair of Pari-Motos. Probably around ~600 miles on
these. 100 of them were ridden on my Bleriot. I received them in a
trade to give them a try. These tires are
sublime on paved roads, but I live on gravel roads. Don't get me wrong
they are completely usable on gravel, but i'd rather pass these on to
someone who wants to try them. I have tons of other tires and while I
enjoyed these, I have other that I like better for my type of riding.

I'll let the pair go for $50. I would also consider trading for
another pair of used tires if they are similar quality and ones I
haven't tried before.

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[RBW] Re: FS: Pacenti Pari-Motos - Black

2011-08-12 Thread Erik C 
Sold!

On Aug 12, 11:10 am, Erik C  wrote:
> Selling a used pair of Pari-Motos. Probably around ~600 miles on
> these. 100 of them were ridden on my Bleriot. I received them in a
> trade to give them a try. These tires are
> sublime on paved roads, but I live on gravel roads. Don't get me wrong
> they are completely usable on gravel, but i'd rather pass these on to
> someone who wants to try them. I have tons of other tires and while I
> enjoyed these, I have other that I like better for my type of riding.
>
> I'll let the pair go for $50. I would also consider trading for
> another pair of used tires if they are similar quality and ones I
> haven't tried before.

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[RBW] Re: Tires for D2R2? Hetre, Fatty Rumpkin, or Col de la Vie?

2011-08-21 Thread Erik C 
Can't speak to the hetre, but as someone who rides gravel on almost a
daily basis I can vouch for the fatty rumpkins. I found them more
stable than both the cypress and pari-moto. The rumpkins are
definitely more sluggish on pavement... Trade offs, trad offs! I just
picked up some Lierres to see if that are a happy medium between the
rumpkins and the pari-motos.

Good luck!
On Aug 21, 11:11 am, Patrick in VT  wrote:
> On Aug 20, 12:41 pm, Michael Farrell  wrote:
>
> > Any suggestions on tires (specifically 650b) for next weekend's d2r2?
> > Thanks, Mike
>
> any would be fine.  i've run Hetres, Pari-Motos and Parigi Roubaix
> (700x28) at D2R2.  all were great on that course, but i sure
> appreciated the wider footprint of the Hetre and slightly smaller Pari-
> Moto on some of the high speed dirt road descents.
>
> it's a great ride - enjoy!!

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[RBW] GB Lierre report on the Bleriot

2011-08-25 Thread Erik C 
Just wanted to give an initial review of these tires. I've had them on
my Bleriot for about a week now. I ride about 90% gravel and 10% road.
I could not be happier with how these tires perform. They roll smooth
and quick just like the other GB tires. I was a little concerned with
the tread appearing to be a little bulky in the photos, but this is a
supple tire. They run very nicely on pavement.

I have found this tire to be much more stable on gravel for me than
the Cypres and Pari-Moto. I am guessing this is because of more
negative cavity in these tires as compared to the other tires which
are basically slicks. The aforementioned tires tended to give me much
more of a sliding/roller ball effect on the loose stuff.

The other tire I had enjoyed on gravel for their stability was the
Fatty Rumpkins but you lose a lot in suppleness and smooth rolling on
pavement.

Anyway, high recommendations for this tire even for those who can fit
a Hetre.

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[RBW] Re: Bleriot on Ebay

2012-01-19 Thread Erik C 
That is right Jim. I own a 57 and this appears to be one from the
photographs.

On Jan 18, 5:59 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery 
wrote:
> IIRC, Bleriots were odd-number sizing, so this is probably a nominal 57
> (C-T) or 56 C-C.

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell Vindicated Once Again

2010-12-23 Thread Erik C 


> Well, metal fenders look better, work better and weigh less.  Plastic
> fenders are cheaper and easier to remove.  Anything else?

I'd add durability to the chromoplastic side.

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[RBW] Re: VO/Rivendell Cross Blog Post

2011-02-05 Thread Erik C 


On Feb 4, 9:50 am, Peter Pesce  wrote:
> Can anything sum up the two shops better than the "soap swap"?
>
> "Grant gave me a bar of the pine tar soap he sells. I can't say I was
> taken by the scent, reminiscent of a forest fire, though it's very
> very effective and definitely manly.  I sent Grant a chunk of Savon de
> Marseille, an artisanal and traditional French olive oil based soap."

Haha! This is so true. Great way to sum them up.

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[RBW] FT: Grand Bois Cypres (650b)

2011-02-17 Thread Erik C 
Hey Folks,

I was riding my Bleriot down the gravel road to work today and thought
about how it might be nice to try a larger size tire. Throwing this
out there to see if anyone is interested in trading a pair of Hetres
for my Cypres. The tires have low mileage on them...maybe 200 miles?

Erik

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[RBW] Re: Tapping Bleriot brake bridge

2011-02-19 Thread Erik C 
Justin,

I'm running vo 52 zepplin fenders on my bleriot with sheldon fender
nuts. I tried to attach them with the daruma. but when it pulled the
fender up flush to the bottom of the fork, the angle of the fork
caused the front of the fender to dig into the tire. I needed to use
the sheldon fender nut and bend the L bracket accordingly to get a
good fender line.

Erik

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[RBW] Ebay Sale of the Carter's Bike Plans

2010-03-24 Thread Erik C 
Not even sure what to say about this auction. It isn't mine of course.
I'm having a hard time believing anyone will want this. Maybe i'm
wrong.

http://tiny.cc/qqcmd

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[RBW] Re: Bleriot .. how/if to transform.

2010-03-26 Thread Erik C 
Good advice so far. I ride a bleriot with noodles and don't have the
experience you are describing. What tires are you using? CLDVs seemed
a little squirrely in comparison to the GB Cypres I ride now.

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[RBW] Re: Tires for Sam Hillborne

2010-07-19 Thread Erik C 

I've ridden miles of crushed limestone rail trails in WI on my 650b
Grand Bois Cypres (32mm) and my wife was on Pasela TGs 700x37 I
believe, with no complaints from either of us. I now live in western
MN on gravel roads. The tires felt much more surefooted on the crushed
limestone. They aren't bad on the gravel, just not as stable as I was
hoping in some of the looser stuff.

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[RBW] Re: Bleriot built-ish!

2010-07-21 Thread Erik C 

Welcome to the Bleriot club. Awesome bike. I've enjoyed it immensely
and its never let me down whether I was on the streets of Chicago to
the gravel roads of rural Minnesota.

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[RBW] Re: Riv encounter, Frankfort Michigan

2010-07-23 Thread Erik C 
I've ridden my Bleriot around Onekama on M-22 at our families cottage.
Not too far off from Frankfort, I've always wanted to make the trek up
there by bicycle. Beautiful road.

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[RBW] Sackville BarSack

2010-10-06 Thread Erik C 
I'm seriously considering picking up a BarSack for my Bleriot. I
searched the archives and couldn't find much in the way of reviews on
this bag set-up with the NITTO F-15 support. Anyone had this bag for a
while and able to comment on any effect on handling, on/off
convenience, in-ride use, etc.?

Thanks!

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[RBW] Re: Sackville BarSack

2010-10-06 Thread Erik C 
Thanks for responding Thomas! I'm afraid I have no experience with the
slicker sack, but your info was very helpful.

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[RBW] Re: SKS Secrets

2010-10-18 Thread Erik C 

Kevin

I have P45s and Fatty Rumpkins on my Bleriot. The fit in the rear
isn't really an issue its more the front. Its tight, but I havn't had
any issues so far. I ride on gravel roads daily and the only time i
notice the clearance is if the farmers have dropped some clay in the
road and it clumps up on the tire. If it does that i'll get some
scraping as small stones get glued to the clumped on clay.

Regard,

Erik C

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[RBW] Re: Sackville Barsack

2010-04-02 Thread Erik C 
I know the nitto F-15 still isn't in stock. However, it is my
understanding that riv had some bags previously that used this set-up.
Can any one speak to the front end behavior with the higher load? I'm
weighing my options between this set-up and a decaleur/front rack
mounted bag.

-Erik C

On Mar 25, 5:47 am, Ken Freeman  wrote:
> Jay, actually it does, since you're talking about hackable design features.
>
> With all those issues, what does the BarSack offer that the Acorn doesn't?
> Or the Campagne or the Zugster, for that matter?  Due to the BarSack's
> positioning, especially on a Rivvish/Bobbish positioning, I don't see good
> front end behavior coming out of this.
>

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[RBW] Re: I'll be in Chicago for the next eight days

2010-05-03 Thread Erik C 
Head to Logan Square and grab some brunch at Lula's and visit
Boulevard Bikes next door. They had a nice Heron hanging from the
ceiling last time I was in there.
http://www.boulevardbikeshop.com/

Wicker Park/Bucktown is always an interesting neighborhood to check
out. Rapid Transit bike shop is in that neighborhood.

Both of these places are off the Blue line on the CTA. Logan Square
stop and the Damon stop. Each neighborhood also has its share of bars
and Wicker Park has plenty of small art galleries.



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[RBW] Re: Maybe WTB: 59 Bleriot?

2010-05-11 Thread Erik C 

>
> hmm .. .will the Bleriot be lighter?  set-up as a commuter with a
> similar build as the LHT, i bet they are very close weight-wise.
> unless you do a "light" build, it will still be heavy.
>

I have both a LHT and a Bleriot. With stock components the LHT is
obviously heavier when lifting it. My wife and I lived in a 3rd floor
apartment in Chicago for 2 years and I would carry the LHT because of
how much lighter my Bleriot was. My Bleriot isn't really a "light"
build either. Standard Riv build with 32H wheelset, racks, fenders,
etc.

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