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Re: [RBW] Re: For Sale. Early Rivendell

2019-07-11 Thread Norman Michaels

Thanks for the nice comments on the bike. It is a beauty and I hope to sell
it to someone who appeciates a finely crafted Rivendell.
To answer a couple of questions, I'm located in N.H. It has Riv
Roly-Poly(?) tires on it. I think they are 28mm.

If anyone wants to write off list, best email to reach me is nhmichaels at
aol.com

Cheers,
Norman

On Wed, Jul 10, 2019 at 10:40 PM Benz, Sunnyvale, CA 
wrote:

> On Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 4:32:16 PM UTC-7, ted wrote:
>
>
>> What brake reach?
>>
>
> Not Norman, but the brakes are marked as Daytona, which didn't come with
> anything other than short reach. Furthermore, judging from where the brake
> pads are located on the brake arms, these brakes aren't fully maximized for
> tire clearance. I would ask Norman to confirm the largest tire he fitted
> into the frame, but I have similar Campagnolo brakes with similar pad "hit
> points" that I couldn't fit anything larger than 30mm under.
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[RBW] Re: EDM / Tap Burner

2016-03-21 Thread R Michaels

You might take the bike to a machine shop and have them tack weld a piece 
of metal to the broken bolt or ez-out so they can use it to unscrew the 
bolt.  I have had that done before and it works quite well.  You wouldn't 
think there is enough room to do that but a good welder can do amazing 
things.
R.  

On Monday, March 21, 2016 at 8:14:42 AM UTC-7, Joe Szokoli wrote:
>
> I wondering if anyone out there can help. I'm building a Randonee bike up 
> for a friend and I have a big problem. I've broken a bolt off in a brake 
> boss, and then in hindsight, stupidly an ez-out as well.  As I've been told 
> by a couple of people, never think that a ez-out will work, NEVER ever go 
> that route.
>
> From my understanding fixing this mess is a job that a EDM / tap burnercan 
> do. But I have had no luck locating anyone locally that can do the work. 
> Does anyone have someone they could recommend?
>
> Thanks you for your time,
>
> -- 
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[RBW] Re: Pogies for Albastache?

2016-01-04 Thread R Michaels

Can you expand on the boiled wool concept? 

On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 5:30:50 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> What is the temperature range you're looking for? Not pogies, but boiled 
> wool with a nylon shell is good for me below -20˚F, and works for any time 
> off the bike also.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> On Monday, January 4, 2016 at 6:15:51 PM UTC-7, Daniel Jackson wrote:
>>
>> Anyone found a non custom set of pogies out there that works well for the 
>> albastache?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> D.
>>
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[RBW] Blue Joe

2015-12-22 Thread R Michaels

I just saw a picture of the new blue sent by David at RBWHQ.  It's 
different than the sample and IMO a nicer color.  The lighting is not that 
great but hopefully we will be able to see it on the Blug real soon.
R.

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[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

2015-12-09 Thread R Michaels

Now I am really getting pumped.  All I can say is it's beautiful and the 
color is all that I could have hoped for.  The chain stays really stand out 
and the crown is a work of art.
R

On Friday, October 30, 2015 at 3:42:09 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote:
>
> Looking over the Joe Appaloosa on the Blug and it looks like a great bike. 
> The pre-order price is a great deal. Anyone pull the trigger and order one? 
> I am guessing they won't last long- only 4 55cms left!!!
>
> I missed the Clem but am thinking seriously about this one.
>
> Cheers!
> Chris
>
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[RBW] Re: Early Christmas - Heron Touring

2015-12-06 Thread R Michaels

Now thats a nice find and has a good history.  Your wife is going to be 
very pleased.
R.

On Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 8:46:10 AM UTC-8, MartyG wrote:
>
> Took the grandkids to see Santa last night, and came across a beautiful 
> Heron Touring rig on CL this morning only 10 miles from home! It's a 
> Christmas miracle!  Not my size, but should fit my wife nicely. Amazing mix 
> of parts: TA Zephyr crankset, Phil rear hub, XTR front hub, Brooks B17, 
> Caradice Super C panniers to name a few. Santas elves had fun putting this 
> one together years ago! I'll get to the clean-up and post more pics after a 
> long Winters nap...
>
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[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

2015-12-05 Thread R Michaels

It's really nice to see that the head tube is painted cream but I am a 
little disappointed that the butterscotch color looks quite different than 
the sample that was given earlier.  I do like the lighter looking color 
much better and am hoping that the lighting of the photo is the reason for 
the difference.  After saying that, the color is the lesser part of the 
reason I am getting my first Rivendell.  I'm really looking forward for the 
delivery.

On Friday, October 30, 2015 at 3:42:09 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote:
>
> Looking over the Joe Appaloosa on the Blug and it looks like a great bike. 
> The pre-order price is a great deal. Anyone pull the trigger and order one? 
> I am guessing they won't last long- only 4 55cms left!!!
>
> I missed the Clem but am thinking seriously about this one.
>
> Cheers!
> Chris
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

2015-11-23 Thread R Michaels

I'm fairly new to this but have been unable to find the Choco-stache bars 
you are referring to.  Where can I find them?
R.

On Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 3:43:28 PM UTC-8, BSWP wrote:
>
> Those are Choco-staches, if you ask me. Just a further iteration on the 
> 'stache bars. And nothing wrong with that, at all. I bet they would be 
> comfy with road levers up at the curves, and/or some interruptors close in 
> to the center. 
>
> Still on Joe, were frame specs ever posted up? I'm wondering what the 
> chainstay length is, and the wheelbase on a 62cm frame. Thanks! Just 
> curious, as I've been riding my QuickBeam with 45.5 cm from center of BB to 
> center of rear axle, and it rides superbly.
>
> - Andrew, Berkeley
>
> On Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 6:08:03 PM UTC-8, Patrick Kelly wrote:
>>
>> I went back to riv HQ today to try out the proto-joe. It's officially 
>> a size too small for me, but it was fun to ride around. I took a bunch 
>> of photos of the new bar, hoping to better show the shape. (All 
>> uploaded, unedited, link below.) For myself, I expect I'll be mounting 
>> the shifters and brakes further forward, and I'm not superkeen on the 
>> grips. The bar tape was added last weekend by Grant. 
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/phlatphrog/albums/72157661494430745 
>>
>> I forgot to ask about the butterscotch/sky blue color samples. I 
>> wanted to view them in person, but I completely forgot when I was at 
>> the shop. Duh. 
>>
>> cheerios 
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

2015-11-20 Thread R Michaels

Wouldn't it be nice if the butterscotch came with the cream color head 
tube.  Now that's a nice look.  Have to wait and see.

On Friday, October 30, 2015 at 3:42:09 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote:
>
> Looking over the Joe Appaloosa on the Blug and it looks like a great bike. 
> The pre-order price is a great deal. Anyone pull the trigger and order one? 
> I am guessing they won't last long- only 4 55cms left!!!
>
> I missed the Clem but am thinking seriously about this one.
>
> Cheers!
> Chris
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Blue Clementine

2015-11-19 Thread R Michaels

Now that's a nice looking blue.  I hope my new Joe has a blue like that.

On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 1:45:41 PM UTC-8, Pudge wrote:
>
> Got my Clementine frame and began the build, pic attached.  The blue is 
> nothing like the turquoise-y color of the prototypes – it's much more 
> gray-blue, very similar to the blue Hillborne color.  Very classy and 
> attractive, but I suspect my wife (for whom this is destined to be a 
> Christmas gift) would have preferred the turquoise.  Oh well – donees can't 
> be choosers, or something like that.  The bike is really cool, whatever the 
> color.
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[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

2015-10-31 Thread R Michaels

Not sure what the 0003 is because I ordered (a 55) on the 28th and my 
receipt has the same number.  I,m plenty stoked as well as it will be my 
first Rivendell.  Looking forward to seeing the color and other specifics.  
R.

On Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 4:36:50 AM UTC-7, William R. wrote:
>
> Everything about the Joe works for me so I went ahead and pulled that 
> trigger on a 55! If I am reading the receipt correctly (there is a 0003 on 
> there) I got the third one or the third 55?
>
> I don't have any problem waiting to March to get it. The little mysteries 
> of the design, color and parts that remain are just fuel on the 
> anticipation fire that will warm me all winter!
>
> Bill (stoked in Westchester, NY)
>
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[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

2015-10-31 Thread R Michaels

At first I wasn't sure about the bars but warmed to them very quickly and 
hope they will work out OK as I did order a 55.  I don't think the 0003 
number on the receipt has to do with who ordered in order because my 
receipt also has the 0003 on it and I ordered on the 28th.
R.

On Friday, October 30, 2015 at 3:42:09 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote:
>
> Looking over the Joe Appaloosa on the Blug and it looks like a great bike. 
> The pre-order price is a great deal. Anyone pull the trigger and order one? 
> I am guessing they won't last long- only 4 55cms left!!!
>
> I missed the Clem but am thinking seriously about this one.
>
> Cheers!
> Chris
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: How do you know when tires are worn out?

2011-01-03 Thread MichaelS

When it looks like this:

http://s971.photobucket.com/albums/ae196/beewak23/Worn out tire/

Cheers- Mike in So. Boston, Mass

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Re: [RBW] Re: How do you know when tires are worn out?

2011-01-03 Thread MichaelS

Sorry, bad link...

Try

*http://tinyurl.com/2c76arf


*
On Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 8:05 PM, MichaelS bee...@gmail.com wrote:


 When it looks like this:

 http://s971.photobucket.com/albums/ae196/beewak23/Worn out tire/

 Cheers- Mike in So. Boston, Mass






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Re: [RBW] Classic Friction Shifting

2010-12-08 Thread MichaelS

I love the looks of the old Rallys. I put one on my All Rounder when I
first built it up. I ended up less than pleased with the shifting
performance and switched it out after some time. It went on ebay and payed
for many vintage Suntour mechs that while not quite having the looks, shift
better by orders of magnitude.

One note: Find a washer for the mounting bolt before putting it on the
frame. That snap clip on the bolt will do a number on the hanger tab on
your frame.

Cheers- Mike

On Tue, Dec 7, 2010 at 11:45 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:

Just arrived from an eBay seller in France:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157625550425538/

Classic Italian friction shifting! This goes with the Velo Orange 48/34
cransket and a nice big 7s freewheel on one of my retro bikes (lugged steel
Benotto).

--Eric N

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Re: [RBW] Re: Does anyone sew their own bags?

2010-11-24 Thread MichaelS

I made my own handlebar bag.  It was a really fun project.  I made it all by
hand stitching with a sewing awl.  Very, very labor intensive, but it kept
me out of trouble for a few weekends and I got exactly what I wanted.

I used marine canvas that I got at a local place that specializes in
sailmaking and boat awnings.  This is the stuff: 
http://www.sailmakerssupply.com/prod_detail_list/53  At one point (maybe
still) Rivendell used to sell squares of it as the burrito wrap.  Good
stuff!  Waterproof without any coating.  Nothing that I've made out of it
has ever, ever leaked.

Another tip, particularly for those with sewing machines, is to make
patterns out of newspaper or paper grocery bags.  Then cut them out and sew
'em together to see if you like the size, style, how they hang, etc.  I
guess you could even tape them together.

I'd love to see people's photos of homemade bags.  Mine can be seen in the
last photo here: 
http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2007/cc360-michaelsmith0807.html

Unfortunately, that photo was taken at the very end of a tour and it's full
of all kinds of junk.  Normally it doesn't look so frumpy.  Oh, and it's
big: sized to fit a six pack and still have room more.

Cheers- Mike in chilly So. Boston, Mass

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Re: [RBW] Re: My new Custom Rivendell

2010-10-26 Thread MichaelS

Very nice bike!

I wish that my custom had a chain holder braze-on on the chainstay.  Is that
a new option from Rivendell?

Cheers- Mike in s. Boston, Mass


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  I got it last week, well worth the wait. I've owned or own a
  Quickbeam, a couple of Atlantis', a Saluki, a (Waterford) Rivendell
  Road and an A. Homer Hilsen.
   I told Grant what worked for me and what didn't, here's what he came
  up with.
 
  http://www.flickr.com/photos/8531...@n06/sets/72157625110373653/
 
  And I am very happy.
 
  - Frank

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Re: [RBW] Tandem Crank for a Single Speed?

2010-10-15 Thread MichaelS

Marty-

Why reverse it? Go left hand drive and start some conversations! You'd
have to go fixed gear, of course, but fixed is fun...

http://sheldonbrown.org/gunnar/index.htm

Cheers- Mike

On Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 7:33 AM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:

Happen to have a nice set of Deore tandem cranks, and wondered if it
really an issue to use the timing set in reverse on a QB/Simpleone
single speed. (Or, in my case, an '83 lugged Stumpjumper until I can
upgrade.) I know the pedal threads would be reversed, but it seems
unless the pedals are loose, or lock up completely, they would never
unthread themselves while riding. Alternately, anyone know of a
machine shop that can change the threads? (I noticed that Harris
offers TA cranks that were fixed in this way)

Marty

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Re: [RBW] perennial pants issue

2010-10-04 Thread MichaelS

I'm a big fan of Arborwear pants.

http://www.arborwear.com/products/pants

They were designed by and for tree climbers.  They have a crotch gusset,
smart pocket placement, and they fit well:  comfortably loose but not too
baggy.  And they don't have that stupid hammer loop that Carharts have, the
only purpose of which seems to be to get caught on things.  The Original
Tree Climber's Pant is heavy canvas similar to Carharts but my favorite is
the lightweight version, a very nice weight about halfway between Levis and
khakis.  I haven't tried them, but they now offer a Tech Pant made of
nylon which looks like it could be a very nice cycling pant.  No ankle
cinches, but I prefer reflective velcro straps anyway.

Cheers- Mike in drizzly So. Boston, Mass

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[RBW] Bio-pace curious?

2010-08-07 Thread MichaelS

I'm reorganizing some space and came across two Shimano Bio-pace
chainrings.  One is 48 tooth, the other 38, 110 BCD.  They are pretty beat
up looking (mostly on the inboard side) with scuffs from chains, but the
teeth are fairly intact, with lots of miles left in them.  They came from
the basement of my friend's bike shop, so I'm sure they were a take-off
from a renovation of an 80's bike and it looks to me like the previous owner
didn't really know how to shift and got the chain stuck between the rings.
But let's face it, you're not going to be putting these on a showstopper
bike.

Free for shipping, but you have to promise me that they are going to be used
on a bike, not hoarded or sold on ebay.

Cheers- Mike in So. Boston, Mass

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[RBW] Gauging interest: Old WollyWarm Jerseys

2010-08-07 Thread MichaelS

I have two old WoolyWarm jerseys that I haven't worn in quite some time and
I'm wondering if anyone here might be interested in them.  They are used.
Repeat, they are used.  Some of the buttons have been re-sewn on, they have
some small holes in them, some stitching is loose.  I toured with these
jerseys and they show it.

One is a first generation, with the slightly scratchier wool.  Size XL.  I
normally wear an XL t-shirt and this jersey is a bit snug.  It's gold in
color.  There are some small grease stains on the back, near the pockets,
and the tag is missing.  Of the two, this is in rougher shape, but it's
still a nice piece of kit.  Consider it beausage.

The second is blue and a later generation, with the less scratchy wool.
Size XXL, a bit loose on me.  This one has the tags and the cute embroidered
sheep on the back (not present on the older version.)  The top button on the
neck was stitched on with dental floss on my tour (it will *never* come off,
but the thread is white, not blue) and it's missing one of the buttons on
the back pocket.  Besides the button issues, this is a really nice wool
jersey.

Both were washed primarily in Kookaburra wash and smell really good.  The
gold one has a bit of discoloration around the collar.

I'm not really sure what to ask for these.  They were quite expensive when I
bought them and I'd like to recoup some of that, but I don't want to gouge
anyone and I don't feel like dealing with picky ebay buyers.  If you're
interested, make me on offer.  I'd rather they get worn than sit in my
drawer for a few more years.

Cheers- Mike in sunny So. Boston, Mass

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Re: [RBW] Re: 5-Boro NYC Ride May 2

2010-02-06 Thread MichaelS

AJ wrote of the Five Borough Bike Tour:

Looks like my new plan is to sit off to side and wait for the majority
of folks to start.

To which I reply:

I've done the 5 Borough ride a few times.  It's lots of fun and a great way
to see the City.  I would, however, recommend a different tact for dealing
with the crowds.  You want to be *in front* of the crowds, not behind them,
lest you end up in the quagmire illustrated by Will's photo of the BQE.

First, make sure you pre-register and get your pinny sent to you in the mail
before the event.  Then, on the day of the ride, go down early and have your
bagel somewhere down on Church St. or the lower part of 6th Ave.  ***Do not
go down to Battery Park!***  Wait for the VIP group to go by (those people
paid a hefty price to a good cause for the privilege of being in front) then
when you see the first non-VIP riders start to pass, down the rest of your
coffee and join in.  I would also recommend skipping the first rest stop or
two.  If you need a drink, just stop at a deli.

This will put you tete de la course for the majority of the ride.  The
congestion only intensifies as the day progresses.  Another thing I would
recommend is skipping the festival at the end and heading straight to the
ferry (it's another mile or so) as soon as you get to Staten Island.  I've
heard horror stories of hours of waiting in line to get back to Manhattan.

One last thing (if you've read this far...):  Be super careful when you get
back into Manhattan.  An entire morning of not worrying about traffic gets
you out of the mindset of riding around cars!  It takes a few minutes before
you start riding with the healthy paranoia and your self preservation
instincts kick back in...

Enjoy the ride!

Cheers- Mike in So. Boston, Mass

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Re: [RBW] One Gallon Of Boeshield

2010-02-06 Thread MichaelS

I really like these:

http://tinyurl.com/y9mwafg

http://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cgi?id=675289210638d=singlec=Shop-Aidssc=Workshop-Suppliestc=Containersitem_id=WS-6903

Perfect for Boeshield.
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Subject line says all ;)

I have a one gallon can of Boeshield and I'm asking for methods of
dispensing it. Does anyone have experience with reusable aerosol cans?
I have an Atlantis frame I'd like to frame proof but don't know if I
can spray this. Also, I know I can refill the 4oz Boeshield bottle for
chain lube but wonder if there are other suggestions for small
containers like to 1oz bottle with fine tip. Thanks all.

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[RBW] Misc. for sale

2010-02-04 Thread MichaelS

Hello All-

I'm cleaning out the parts drawer and thought I'd offer this stuff up here
before trying to flog elsewhere.  Sorry for the cross-post with the IBOB
list.  Prices plus actual USPS shipping with delivery confirmation.  I can
do paypal or you can send a check.  All prices negotiable.  Responses
off-list, please.  Thanks for looking!

Cheers- Mike in So. Boston, Mass



Long seat post.  Silvery, with a bit of that fake titanium hue.  27.2
diam., single bolt clamp, 32.5cm (13) from bottom of post to just under the
clamp.  Top Gear brand, but looks like the logo would come off very
easily.  Shopworn, inserted into a bike for buildup, but never ridden on.
$10

Suntour GT rear mech.  Aluminum body, steel cage.  Kinda heavy, but bullet
proof.  Shopworn Very Good conition.  $10

Cable stops:  Rockwerks V-Type Housing Stops  Clamps on to a frame tube
and can hold two cable ends securely for derailers, v-brakes, internal hubs,
bar end shifters, etc.  I have two, one fits 1 1/8 (standard) tubing the
other is for 1 1/4 (over sized) tubes.  $10 each

Kool stop dual compound (black/salmon) brake pads.  Fits Campy Record,
Chorus, Athena and Shimano ST-7401 holders, or so says the package.  One set
new in package, the other was opened just long enough for me to realize they
wouldn't work on my brakes.  $10 for both sets.

Cantilever brakes.  Dia Compe 981 Vintage mountain bike brakes in pretty
good used condition.  Wide profile.  Complete set (one bike's worth)
including arms, springs, mounting bolts, straddle wires, new heavy duty
straddle wire holders, and never used pads.  Classic, awesome cantilevers.
$30

Cantilever brakes.  Dia Compe mini (shorty) cantilevers.  Vintage- found
on many early '80s touring bikes.  Also in pretty good used condition.
These look really nice on a steel road bike with their low profile. Complete
set (one bike's worth) including arms, springs, mounting bolts, straddle
wire holders, 4 (yes, 4, you'll want a backup set) of the hard to come by
170mm double ended straddle wires.  I pried the holders open and replaced
substandard original pads with Scott Matthauser salmon pads (later
copied/made by Kool Stop.)  Pads are used and not super pretty, but have
tons of life left. $35

Photos here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30577...@n00/sets/72157623229385083/

Again:  off list please, and if you think something's too dear, make me an
offer.

Cheers- Mike

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[RBW] Anyone in Boston need to ship a frame?

2010-01-12 Thread MichaelS

Hello All-

With all the recent talk about how well Rivendell packs frames and bikes I
thought I'd throw this out there...  I bought a (non-rivendell) frame a few
weeks ago that was shipped to me in a Hillborne box with all the packing
material (foam blocks, shrink wrap, etc.) that has made Rivendell legendary
in the bike packing business.  I live in a tiny apartment in Southie and
don't have the room to store it but can't for the life of me chuck it out on
the curb for recycling.  Is anyone out in forum-land looking to pack up a
bike anytime soon and want to take this stuff off my hands?  I'm going to
keep the plastic faux-hubs and maybe the seatpost plug but space is really
tight and I'd love to pass this along to someone who could use it.

Cheers- Mike in frigid (just got off the fixie) So. Boston, Mass
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Re: [RBW] Re: Slighty OT: cycling routes New York to Montreal

2010-01-10 Thread MichaelS

I would highly recommend NOT taking official NY bike routes. I rode part
of Rt 5 on a long tour a few years ago and it was terrible. New York seems
to design the bike routes to keep cyclists on major highways with crappy
bike lanes and under sign them, to boot. After a day and a half of riding
on busy roads with no scenery, I headed off the route, bought a good map,
and took to the tertiary roads and had a blast.

One thing that I have learned about bicycle touring is this: the quality and
enjoyment of any bike tour is directly proportional to the quality of the
maps, and inversely proportionate to the map's scale. If I were you, I'd go
out and get a Delorme Gazetteer ( http://tinyurl.com/lgwpbz ) and* *just
head north, sticking to the smallest roads possible. I actually cut out the
pages and put them in the map holder on my handlebar bag. One really nice
thing about the gazetteer maps is that they have a very small (large?) scale
(topo lines, even!) so you can see all the little side streets that you
cross and it lets you know exactly where you are. GPS ... Schmee-PS. Also,
it's a great psychological boost to see your progress on the map in inches
per hour, not inches per day... At $20, a very good investment.

I might also suggest that you pop over into Vermont on your way north.
There are a few ferries across Lake Champlain and as you are already going
multi-modal in taking the train home and it might be nice to add a boat to
your list!

The Route Verte, I believe, is a very different animal than the NY routes.
Whilst I have no personal experience with riding the bike in Canada, the RV
has a very good reputation as a pleasant and well thought out route system.

Whatever you choose to do, have fun and post pictures!

Cheers- Mike in chilly So. Boston, Mass
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On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 6:11 PM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:

Check out this link:

https://www.nysdot.gov/divisions/operating/opdm/local-programs-bureau/repository/bicycle/state-bicycle-routes/index.html

New York is pretty progressive. It has set up three trails that go
cross state. State Route 9 goes from the Bronx to the Canadian
border.

When you hit Canada, you should be able to get to the Route Verte
fairly soon:

http://www.routeverte.com/rv/index_e.php

Report back if you do this. I have been thinking about taking the
Amtrak from Chicago to New York then the A9 to Canada and through
Canada back to the Midwest.

On Jan 10, 1:16 pm, jandrews_nyc jasonaschwa...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi...I'm starting to plan a cyclotouring trip for my wife and myself
that would take place this summer..
I'll be riding my newish Sam Hillborne and she on a new Bruce Gordon
BLT (Taiwanese)
This will be our first real long trip and we will be camping along the
way...maybe staying in a hotel one night..
We want to ride from New York City to Montreal in about 5 days, 4
nights...then spend a few days in Montreal ...then put the bikes on
the train and ride back to NYC...
Can anyone help me with safe route info...It doesn't seem like its a
route a ton of people have done...but I'm sure I'm not the only one
whose interested in biking to Canada from the city...

Thanks in advance for all your help,
Jason

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[RBW] Quickbeam on Boston Craigslist

2009-11-30 Thread MichaelS

I'm glad it's too big for me...

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/1489080192.html

Cheers- Mike in So. Boston, Mass

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Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on ordering Carradice bag from europe...

2009-11-21 Thread MichaelS

If you're going to order from overseas, I'd suggest going right the the
source:

http://carradice.co.uk/saddlebags/camper-longflap-saddlebag.shtml

Under $100 plus shipping, but the VAT gets removed.  Shipping will probably
be about $20, and removing the VAT will save about $10.

And you get to chose between black or green.

I can't say enough good things about dealing with Carradice.  My bike was
stolen a few weeks ago along with one of my well used Super C panniers.  I
didn't want to buy another set as I only needed the one.  I emailed
Carradice and Margaret found a single left side bag and I had it in about a
week at less than half the cost of a pair.

Cheers- Mike in So. Boston, Mass

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[RBW] Re: Sugino Px on Atlantis

2009-10-31 Thread MichaelS

Hello-

I run a TA cyclotouriste with 46-42-26 on my All-Rounder with 125+5 Phil
BB.  I probably have straighter chainstays than the Atlantis but if you use
a 36 middle ring there will probably be enough clearance.  The Phil BB
retainers let you cheat it over a few more mm's, too.

Cheers- Mike

On Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 10:36 PM, Andrew andrewkib...@gmail.com wrote:


 Does anybody here run a sugino PX on an atlantis? I would like to but
 am not sure if it can clear the stays without a huge bottom bracket. I
 would run a 46-36-26, do you think a Phil 118+5 or 121+5 would work?



 


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[RBW] Looking for 57ish frame

2009-10-29 Thread MichaelS

Hello all-

My beloved 84 Trek was stolen last week due to a classic dumbass move by
me...  I was at the ATM with the bike next to me, had to use the envelopes
at the next machine, took my eye off the bike and it was gone.  Major
Bummer.

I'm going to take this as a door closing, window opening situation and use
this as an opportunity to build myself up a new bike.  Ebay and the local
Craigslist are offering less than ideal options.

Does anyone have a 57ish lugged steel frame with horizontal dropouts (it's
going to be a fixed gear) gathering dust?  Scratches and scrapes are fine as
long as the frame is structurally okay.  Canti bosses would be a huge plus.
I'm also going to be looking for a 110 bcd crank, seatpost and other little
bits.  I'm not really looking to break the bank, but if you've got anything
kicking around I'd love to hear about it and what you'd like to get for it.

Thanks and cheers- Mike (forced to ride the Riv to work) in So. Boston,
Mass

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-10 Thread MichaelS

EricP wrote:

Also missed out but would like - a modern version of the ACME wallet.

To which I reply:

I loved my ACME wallet.  When it finally gave up the ghost, I decided to
make my own.  I modified the design a bit, making it bi-fold instead of
tri-fold.  It was an easy project to hand sew, however for the last few I
used one of those hand-awl stitchers, a good way to spend a rainy afternoon.

The hardest part was finding appropriate fabric.  I found some nice heavy
duty waterproof canvas at a shop that makes boat awnings.  Now that I think
of it, it's about time to make a new one.  I could make a few more to sell
cheap if anyone's interested.

Cheers- Mike in so. Boston, Mass

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell on Cool Tools

2009-09-04 Thread MichaelS

Hey cool-  Small world.  The other item in that link is a graphic novel of
the Constitution written by Jon Hennessey, one of my best pals from high
school!  I highly recommend checking that out, too.  Now he's working on a
Civil War comic based around the Gettysburg Address.

Cheers- Mike in so. Boston, Mass

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 Rivendell is a purveyor of cool tools for bicyclists. And a bicyle
 manufacturer. And a publisher. Rivendell (yes, it is named after that
 place) is a bicycle industry anomaly, for the diversity of its
 endeavors as well as its embrace of the tried and true over
 innovations in marketing and advertising. Think Filson meets Field
 Notes, and throw in a couple of spoked wheels on a meticulously
 handcrafted lugged steel frame.

 I find the traditionalist approach of Rivendell founder and chief
 creative force Grant Petersen both enlightening and frustrating 
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 Link to the article:  http://www.kk.org/cooltools/index.php
 


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[RBW] Re: Riding in Austin

2009-04-02 Thread MichaelS


Don't forget:

http://www.austinyellowbike.org/

I was peripherally involved from the get-go and some of my best
friends and finest memories are inseparable from YBP.  They throw
really great parties, too.  I moved away (sheesh) seven years ago, and
the things I miss most about Austin are the YBP, the flour tortillas
at Polvo's, Solar Falafel, Waterloo Brewing Co. (RIP,) Lovejoy's and
Live Oak Pilz...

Cheers- Mike in So. Boston, Mass -formerly of So. Austin (78704- more
than a ZIP code, a way of life) TX




On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 10:16 AM, sean seanobr...@hotmail.com wrote:

 Hi Tim,

 here is another good site with many Austin cycling resources:

 http://austinontwowheels.org/

 There are many good rides in the area and you can put in some serious
 miles here year round. There are many club rides, decent shops, and a
 local randonneuring group.

 http://bicyclesportshop.com/
 http://freewheelingbicycles.com/

 http://www.hillcountryrandonneurs.com/

 Like much of the American West, Austin has it share of sprawl (but not
 nearly as bad as Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio). Austin is much more
 centralized than other Texas cities and has a large bike culture.
 Being close to central Austin is key for commuting. I commute year
 round about 20 miles per day and it is very manageable. Being
 originally from Boston where bicycles travel faster and more
 efficiently than cars, it took me awhile to get used to the big
 trucks, high speeds on surface streets, and 4 lane roads (take a look
 at South Congress - ite reminds me of a New England turnpike). I think
 the cycling in Austin has improved alot in the 10 years I have been
 here. I see way more people on bikes on a daily basis than I did back
 then.

 Regards,

 Sean






 


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[RBW] Re: Nitto rack

2009-01-26 Thread MichaelS


No problemo...  I do it all the time.  It only takes a small bit of
monkeying around.  The Plus Ortlieb models (I believe) use the QL2
mounts, which can be repositioned without tools.  You'll need to use
the larger diameter inserts for the clamps and you might have to turn
the lower stabilizer around, so it points out rather than in..

Cheers- Mike in So. Boston, Mass, where you know it's been a cold
winter when 22 degrees feels positively balmy...



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 So I'm thinking of taking the plunge and ordering a large Nitto rear
 rack. I'm curious, is there any problem with attaching the smaller
 Ortlieb panniers, Front Roller Plus model, to it?

 No big touring plans but later this year I'm hoping to do a 5 to 7 day
 tour here in Oregon. I'd also use the rack on my commuter, and
 probably one of the panniers.

 Thanks,
 mike
 


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[RBW] Hail to the chief!

2009-01-20 Thread MichaelS


Note the last photo on today's post to this blog:

http://www.copenhagencyclechic.com/

I hadn't seen that one before.  In the only other picture I've seen of
Carter and his Riv he wasn't riding it.  Tassel loafers!  Now *that's*
style!

Cheers- Mike in So. Boston, Mass

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[RBW] Re: Hail to the chief!

2009-01-20 Thread MichaelS


I think they should be renamed tassel loafer pedals!

Cheers- Mike, after one too many, in So. Boston, Mass




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 Are those MKS Sneaker Pedals?  If so, Riv should list them as Presidential
 Pedals.

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[RBW] Re: shortening rack struts

2009-01-03 Thread MichaelS


I'm not at home right now, so I can't look and be absolutely certain,
but I think those struts are solid aluminum, right?  That tubing
cutter is really only for thin walled tubes.  You could probably get
one cheaper in the plumbing area of any hardware store.  If you're
going to buy something, I'd really suggest going out and getting
yourself a hacksaw.  They are really quite handy to have around.

Cheers- Mike, usually in So. Boston, but right now on Cape Cod, Mass


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 I'll soon be putting my Mark's rack on my AHH and will need to shorten
 the rack struts for a better fit. I know a hacksaw will work but I'm
 wondering what folks think of this tool. Would it work well? Seems
 like it could be more precise given that I don't have a vice. Hell, I
 don't have a hacksaw.

 http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=27772

 Thanks,
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[RBW] Re: Brooks Panniers, Anyone?

2008-12-27 Thread MichaelS


Those are, or rather were, black.   Lots of sunny touring miles and
years of commuting faded them to that, so you've got to *earn* a tan
set.  (They actually look more gray than tan in real life.)  It always
shocks people when I show them the inside, which hasn't faded.  Makes
me feel like a real badass tourer...

I have a green Carradice saddlebag that I got from Riv years ago that
was a part of a special run.  Every once in a while hear of Carradice
doing a special run for a rally or somesuch, then they sell the excess
through vendors.  I think Wallbike had some interesting colored
Carradice bags a few years ago.  Maybe get in touch with Carradice and
see if they have anything interesting.

Cheers- Mike


On Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 9:12 PM, William Henderson
william.c.hender...@gmail.com wrote:

 Those Super Cs look nice - where did you get them in tan?  I only see
 black online...

 wc.

 On Dec 26, 3:44 pm, MichaelS bee...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hello all-

 When it comes to panniers, I can't recommend highly enough the Super C
 panniers form Carradice.  They're made of stout cotton canvas, are
 totally waterproof, and have the best mounting hardware I've ever
 encountered.  I've toured thousands of miles with them and I've had
 them on my bike, daily, through five crappy, wet, icy, salty, slushy
 Boston winters (working on number six) and don't have a single
 complaint.  My stuff has *never* gotten wet.  I have a set of Ortliebs
 for the front when I go on extended tours and really prefer the Super
 Cs.  My major issue with the Ortliebs is that they keep water *in* as
 well as they keep it *out.*  When you're on the road for days or
 weeks in rainy weather this leads to constantly damp and soggy gear.
 The Carradices seem to breathe a bit so the gear doesn't tend to
 stay as soggy.

 Also, they've taken on a really nice patina (beausage?)  The last
 photo here was taken three years ago:

 http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2007/cc360-michaelsmith0807.html

 Happy New Year guys and gals!

 Cheers- Mike

 On Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 6:24 PM, William Henderson



 william.c.hender...@gmail.com wrote:

  Thanks for the link to Lemolo Joel.  Those bags look quite a bit more
  capable, and are actually $25 less than the Brooks!  Has anyone here
  used them?  There's also a dearth of info of them on the web.
  Wondering about water?

  These Brooks bags are truly beautiful (more so than even the Lemolos,
  IMHO) and will be hard to give up, but I do agree that they are
  probably not cut out for touring.  FWIW though, the material appears
  to be very durable, thick canvas stock.  Easily as thick and durable
  as the old baggins panniers Riv. used to make (on that note, I've been
  told they will be making some again 'soon', so I may wait and see what
  they come up with).   The straps are also quite thick and solid
  looking, however the way they are sewn into the bag is slightly less
  solid and could be a potential point of failure.  Also, there are only
  straps for the top of the bag (none on the bottom), so the bags will
  probably flop a bit, putting more stress on the aforementioned top
  straps.   All that being said, they are overall pretty solid looking.
  I'd easily trust them for long day rides, and probably even on my 2-3
  weekend trips.  I'm seriously considering keeping them for just that
  (and all my day-to-day around-town trafficking, obviously) and then
  buying some Ortliebs or whatever whenever I plan a longer trip.  It's
  just that nagging conscience about owning two sets of panniers (one of
  them a $300 set) that is keeping me from doing this...

  Here's to hoping someone (Rivendell, say) will simply take this exact
  Brooks design and slightly enlarge them, add proper mounts, and
  improve the flap design.  According to Brook's catalog, they are also
  working on a 'touring' pannier set (coming 'soon', again) but I can
  pretty much guarantee they will be unaffordable.

  wc.

  On Dec 26, 8:52 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
  If you are talking about these:

 http://www.wallbike.com/brooks/bags/bricklanepanniers/brick.html

  definitely not meant for long distance.  This is a thoughtful - and
  welcome re-make of classic panniers from pre-car days.  They are meant
  for hauling groceries, picnics, and other modest cargo in the rainy
  climate on the British isles.

  You don't need internal bracing for a good touring pannier - Ortlieb
  roll up panniers are among the best long distance panniers made and do
  not have internal bracing.  But you do need something made rugged.
  Brick Lane panniers are not designed for long distance touring.  As
  you point out, they do not really seal shut.  And the mounting
  hardware is built to look good while remaining easy to use, not to
  clamp onto your rack for hours long hauls over washboard pavement.
  Doesn't make them bad.  In fact, I am seriously considering them for
  around town use.

  If you are looking for panniers for touring

[RBW] Re: Brooks Panniers, Anyone?

2008-12-26 Thread MichaelS


Hello all-

When it comes to panniers, I can't recommend highly enough the Super C
panniers form Carradice.  They're made of stout cotton canvas, are
totally waterproof, and have the best mounting hardware I've ever
encountered.  I've toured thousands of miles with them and I've had
them on my bike, daily, through five crappy, wet, icy, salty, slushy
Boston winters (working on number six) and don't have a single
complaint.  My stuff has *never* gotten wet.  I have a set of Ortliebs
for the front when I go on extended tours and really prefer the Super
Cs.  My major issue with the Ortliebs is that they keep water *in* as
well as they keep it *out.*  When you're on the road for days or
weeks in rainy weather this leads to constantly damp and soggy gear.
The Carradices seem to breathe a bit so the gear doesn't tend to
stay as soggy.

Also, they've taken on a really nice patina (beausage?)  The last
photo here was taken three years ago:

http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2007/cc360-michaelsmith0807.html

Happy New Year guys and gals!

Cheers- Mike


On Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 6:24 PM, William Henderson
william.c.hender...@gmail.com wrote:

 Thanks for the link to Lemolo Joel.  Those bags look quite a bit more
 capable, and are actually $25 less than the Brooks!  Has anyone here
 used them?  There's also a dearth of info of them on the web.
 Wondering about water?

 These Brooks bags are truly beautiful (more so than even the Lemolos,
 IMHO) and will be hard to give up, but I do agree that they are
 probably not cut out for touring.  FWIW though, the material appears
 to be very durable, thick canvas stock.  Easily as thick and durable
 as the old baggins panniers Riv. used to make (on that note, I've been
 told they will be making some again 'soon', so I may wait and see what
 they come up with).   The straps are also quite thick and solid
 looking, however the way they are sewn into the bag is slightly less
 solid and could be a potential point of failure.  Also, there are only
 straps for the top of the bag (none on the bottom), so the bags will
 probably flop a bit, putting more stress on the aforementioned top
 straps.   All that being said, they are overall pretty solid looking.
 I'd easily trust them for long day rides, and probably even on my 2-3
 weekend trips.  I'm seriously considering keeping them for just that
 (and all my day-to-day around-town trafficking, obviously) and then
 buying some Ortliebs or whatever whenever I plan a longer trip.  It's
 just that nagging conscience about owning two sets of panniers (one of
 them a $300 set) that is keeping me from doing this...

 Here's to hoping someone (Rivendell, say) will simply take this exact
 Brooks design and slightly enlarge them, add proper mounts, and
 improve the flap design.  According to Brook's catalog, they are also
 working on a 'touring' pannier set (coming 'soon', again) but I can
 pretty much guarantee they will be unaffordable.

 wc.

 On Dec 26, 8:52 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
 If you are talking about these:

 http://www.wallbike.com/brooks/bags/bricklanepanniers/brick.html

 definitely not meant for long distance.  This is a thoughtful - and
 welcome re-make of classic panniers from pre-car days.  They are meant
 for hauling groceries, picnics, and other modest cargo in the rainy
 climate on the British isles.

 You don't need internal bracing for a good touring pannier - Ortlieb
 roll up panniers are among the best long distance panniers made and do
 not have internal bracing.  But you do need something made rugged.
 Brick Lane panniers are not designed for long distance touring.  As
 you point out, they do not really seal shut.  And the mounting
 hardware is built to look good while remaining easy to use, not to
 clamp onto your rack for hours long hauls over washboard pavement.
 Doesn't make them bad.  In fact, I am seriously considering them for
 around town use.

 If you are looking for panniers for touring but still smart enough for
 around town use, check out this nice design from a one person outfit
 in Portland called Lemolo:

 http://lemolobags.wordpress.com/2008/10/09/pannier-pictures/#comment-262

 The bags appears to be a great design.  Arkel mounting hardware is up
 there with Ortlieb as among the most adaptable and durable.  In my
 opinion the bags look great.

 On Dec 26, 10:24 am, William Henderson william.c.hender...@gmail.com
 wrote:



  I just got a set of Brooks panniers as a gift yesterday.  I've
  inspected them a bit and they appear to be quite well made, handsome,
  and quite capacious.  I'm out of town and so haven't had a chance to
  see how they might fit on the back of my bike.  Anyway, I was hoping
  to solicit the opinions of anyone that might have used these bags?
  Not sure if it's because they are new or so expensive, but there isn't
  much info about them online.  Certainly not a thorough review.  Just
  looking at them, they seem to be primarily designed as commuters or
  grocery

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