I'm basically with Tim on this one.
More information would help but...If you can't feel it and it the
sidewalls are still straight (probably meaning you can't feel it
when braking either) then I would let it be. My Rambouillet has a
rear rim ding (or two) that I don't worry about.
I've have
One REI 18 sport wrap does the job very well. Using two achieves that
ultimate stability goal: the nearly buried boulder (do I have to
footnote a snippet from the RBW site? pay royalties? hope not, but
that phrase is too good not to use... thanks, GP).
This sport wrap is a style of hook-and-loop
Then there is the Scottish technique, as demonstrated by Danny MacAskill at
the 42 second mark of this viral Youtube video. I guess He saw Grant's bar
tape shellac demo and tried to go one better
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z19zFlPah-o
From: Angus
You've never seen a lugged crown fork?Are you new to bicycling?
On Sep 30, 9:17 am, Jason Hartman rjasonhart...@gmail.com wrote:
Rene
I'm not sure what you are asking.
I have never seen a fork with a lug.
I am referring to the head lugs.
The top one has points that curve around to the
There is a slight up and down movement in the rim, but not so much
that it ever interferes with braking. There is a ding in the rim at
one point which is where the hop occurs. The rim is fairly true side
to side, but maybe not perfect. I don't see any cracking, but I
haven't removed the rim
A buddy of mine owns a BMX shop in Cambridge, MA.By the time a
customer's BMX rim is at the end of it's rope, it usually looks like
it's been through a war on account of all the dents.But they can
still be trued. Maybe not trued perfectly, but enough to make any
hops almost
Devin,
Try emailing Spencer at Riv .. They may have a pair to spare.
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A buddy of mine owns a BMX shop in Cambridge, MA.By the time a
customer's BMX rim is at the end of its rope, it usually looks like
it's been through a war on account of all the dents.But up to that
point ,
they can still be trued. Maybe not trued perfectly, but enough to
make any
hops
A buddy of mine owns a BMX shop in Cambridge, MA.By the time a
customer's BMX rim is at the end of its rope, it usually looks like
it's been through a war on account of all the dents.But until
then, they can still be trued. Maybe not trued perfectly, but enough
to make any hops almost
This is a solution I was looking for, so thanks very much! -- Forrest
(Iowa City)
On Oct 9, 7:10 am, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net
wrote:
One REI 18 sport wrap does the job very well. Using two achieves that
ultimate stability goal: the nearly buried boulder (do I have to
Here is an update on this situation. For two weeks, this individual
did not respond when I sent him direct emails, but he did respond
yestereday when I wrote to him through his original message sent to
this group. Both correspondence show the same email-address for him,
but perhaps he can't
Hey, I didn't make up the term lugged crown fork or anything; I've
just seen/heard it so many times, can't remember not knowing what it
was. I can't imagine I'm the only one- in fact I know I'm not,
considering the original poster toward whom your laconic reply was
directed.
On Oct 9,
Not sure if we're straining at gnats here, but the 1st link below (Henry James)
does indeed have a picture of a lugged fork crown (as opposed to a welded or
uni style crown) about 1/2 way down the page. I have a Richard Sachs lugged
fork crown so I know he makes them too, and so on.
Did you
I am very glad things seem to be working out now. I think you've
handled the situation in a very sapient and admirable manner.
On Oct 9, 10:12 am, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote:
Here is an update on this situation. For two weeks, this individual
did not respond when I sent him direct emails,
Like Steve Palincsar said, it comes down to semantics.
This whole thread has come across a lot snarkier than I have meant it to,
but certain things just make me cringe.
Like when people write breaks when they mean brakes.
Or peddle when they mean pedal.
Or Peterson when they mean Petersen.
This
Although I am all for outing scoundrels, I know that things do very
occasionally get lost in the mail, AND that emails sometimes get dumped into
spam boxes. It is rare but still possible that this happened to your
respondent.
I personally try to keep my transaction wits about me, but I remember
Great article!
An interesting aside: many modern 'misused' words are actually more
in-line with the 'correct' word's etymology/meaning than an irritated
grammar guardian would probably be willing to concede:
Regarding your example of 'break' for 'brake':
Great article!
An interesting aside: many modern 'misused' words are actually more
in-line with the 'correct' word's etymology/meaning than an irritated
grammar guardian would probably be willing to concede:
Regarding your example of 'break' for 'brake':
David-
I purchased delivery confirmation with your priority package. The
tag is at home and I can send you the number later today. No worries
here! :-)
Kathryn Hall
Eugene, OR
On Oct 8, 3:11 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
I find it ironic that as I was reading and
http://tinyurl.com/yl7q58c
Wagner's Ring cycle may be vying with Dudamania as the headline
maker of the musical season on Grand Avenue, but please take note that
downtown's main drag of the arts will also be playing host to a horde
of cyclists, ringing.
The musical piece in question is Eine
100% presuming we are both in the 99th percentile!!! :-)
On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 8:26 AM, clevewheel clevewh...@gmail.com wrote:
David-
I purchased delivery confirmation with your priority package. The
tag is at home and I can send you the number later today. No worries
here! :-)
Given the additional info, I'll agree with Tim and Angus. I've ridden
rims like this commuting for years. Functionally, there doesn't seem
to be a reason to change the rim and there's probably no reason to
deal with radially truing it, especially since you ride in NYC where I
know you'll
You could also try FreeRange Cycles or Aaron's Bicycle Repair in Seattle.
Both tend to stock Riv stuff.
On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 6:39 AM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote:
Devin,
Try emailing Spencer at Riv .. They may have a pair to spare.
On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 8:11 AM, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.comwrote:
Great article!
An interesting aside: many modern 'misused' words are actually more
in-line with the 'correct' word's etymology/meaning than an irritated
grammar guardian would probably be willing to concede:
Eric I notice you are using Schwables with the nice sidewall ribbing
for a dynamo, I have one I am thinking of hooking up to my wife's bike
but her tires are smooth wall. Anyone have any experience/opinions on
how well the bottle dynamo works with a smooth sidewall versus a
ribbed one?
Thanks
On Oct 9, 10:51 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
I think it's a 1 threaded and a 9/8ths threadless.
I think the headtube is built for a 9/8th threadless and then shimmed
for the 1threaded.
I seem to remember reading that before.
-sv
Nope, the frames are identical.
Phil Brown
on 10/9/09 10:20 AM, usuk2007 at clive.stand...@umassmed.edu wrote:
A quick question. Is the frame used for a threaded fork the same as
for an unthreaded fork?
Yes. In this instance, the fork determines what type of headset is needed.
The only difference would be the diameter of the
Your story is an argument for always shipping using a tracking number.
Offers security for both sender and receiver.
Heck, nowadays USPS Priority Mail is pretty inexpensive, and if you do
it -- the postage -- online, the confirmation tracking is free (as is a
discount).
Dave, who likes to
on 10/9/09 11:14 AM, David Hallerman at sunwarrio...@gmail.com wrote:
Your story is an argument for always shipping using a tracking number.
Offers security for both sender and receiver.
Heck, nowadays USPS Priority Mail is pretty inexpensive, and if you do it --
the postage -- online,
Seth,
The kogswell P/R do the 9/8 threadless or 1 threaded with reducer
cups. Riv is offering 1 threaded or 1 threadless on the rodeo. The
Kogs P/Rhave headtubes that take 9/8 forks, the riv Rodeo have
headtubes that take 1 forks.
Go read down here on the rodeo page:
Re-sharing a links from the Bicycle Lifestyle list - beautiful work!
http://www.tobeinspired.com/2009/10/interview-with-leather-artisan-kara-ginther/
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Beautiful! Wonder if that voids the warranty.
On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 1:25 PM, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote:
Re-sharing a links from the Bicycle Lifestyle list - beautiful work!
http://www.tobeinspired.com/2009/10/interview-with-leather-artisan-kara-ginther/
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St.
Phew...I'm glad you heard from him/her.
Sometimes, I chose to act in a way that encourages trust and confirms
good will. You'll never know if the other party did what they said,
etc. And, I find, in this kind of situation, when I get past my
getting screwed victimy place, that acting with good
There is a Soma Delancey on ebay cheap, great alternative to the
absent Quickbeam except the fact you cant put fenders on it. I have
one and actually like it more then my Rambo for everyday riding.
He does not need to out anyone as it is me that he is talking about.
I have done deals with other people on here and I think they will let
you know I have had no issues. Also if anyone cares to know my ebay
ID is dahlia11 and I have close to 500 feedbacks and it is 100%
positive. I do not scam
The lesson *I* learn from this episode is that, as others said,
contingencies can result in things appearing worse than they are. I for one
am glad that this was not, after all, a case of scamming or culpable
negligence and that the list remains unsullied.
Also, we ought to check our Spam boxes
On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 6:58 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
The lesson *I* learn from this episode is that, as others said,
contingencies can result in things appearing worse than they are. I for one
am glad that this was not, after all, a case of scamming or culpable
negligence
If it never shows up then I either messed up the address and someone
else got it (which I don't think happened) OR the post office messed
up in some fashion.
In all my years of selling and trading I have yet to have the PO lose
something on me but I guess there is a first time for everything.
On Friday, October 09, 2009, at 08:21PM, Johnny Alien
johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote:
If it never shows up then I either messed up the address and someone
else got it (which I don't think happened) OR the post office messed
up in some fashion.
In all my years of selling and trading I have yet
On Friday, October 09, 2009, at 08:21PM, Johnny Alien
johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote:
If it never shows up then I either messed up the address and someone
else got it (which I don't think happened) OR the post office messed
up in some fashion.
In all my years of selling and trading I have yet
On Friday, October 09, 2009, at 08:21PM, Johnny Alien
johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote:
If it never shows up then I either messed up the address and someone
else got it (which I don't think happened) OR the post office messed
up in some fashion.
In all my years of selling and trading I have yet
Sorry for the triple post! Apple's crappy webmail is wigging out again!
On Friday, October 09, 2009, at 08:31PM, Ryan Watson rswat...@me.com wrote:
On Friday, October 09, 2009, at 08:21PM, Johnny Alien
johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote:
If it never shows up then I either messed up the address
Well, good. Apparently no scamming or dishonesty here. There are (at
least) two sides to every story and stuff happens. It looks like the
forum can relax. I'm OK, you're OK.
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Glad you weren't pinned under an Atlantis.
On Oct 9, 8:40 pm, R Gonet richard.go...@earthlink.net wrote:
Well, good. Apparently no scamming or dishonesty here. There are (at
least) two sides to every story and stuff happens. It looks like the
forum can relax. I'm OK, you're OK.
Huh? Addressed to me?
On Oct 9, 11:44 pm, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:
Glad you weren't pinned under an Atlantis.
On Oct 9, 8:40 pm, R Gonet richard.go...@earthlink.net wrote:
Well, good. Apparently no scamming or dishonesty here. There are (at
least) two sides to every story
Things do get lost. I once had a seller transpose 2 numbers of my zip
code on an item sent to me. It took about a month and a half but it
finally arrived. Your pump may still arrive.
Another time I had my brother mail some jewelry that I sold on ebay.
He happened to put the priority stick
Hi, Earl--it's good to know that I'm not the only person who
considered the bottle generator on the fork braze on approach!
Eventually, I went with the bracket that Peter White sells through his
site (the dynamohalter ... love that word!), and found it to be
perfect for the application--sturdy
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