I have ridden mine as a road bike and used 28C tires. With 28s it looks a lot
like my Riv Road in general, but if you look closely you can see a ton of
clearance at the brake areas and that does look a little goofy. Handling-wise
it handles just fine with the 28s and I wouldn't hesitate to use
Seth: Try www.bike123.com. Larry Black, who runs the place, has something like
2500 bikes, and I think he still has an almost new Rom for sale. I think it's
a 59 or 61. He quoted me $2000, but maybe he'll negotiate; I didn't pursue it.
-Original Message-
From: Seth Vidal [mailto:skvi.
Jan Heine's tests attempted to isolate rolling resistance from all the
other resistance terms in the bicycle speed equation, and we should
exercise caution when interpreting his results. Obviously, TdF riders
haven't made the jump to 700x35 mm tires, so maybe there's a reason! I
would argue that th
On Dec 3, 10:09 am, newenglandbike wrote:
>They found that wider tires at
> moderate pressures are actually faster than narrow tires at high
> pressures.
well, to be clear, it depends on what tires we're talking about. the
width of a tire doesn't say a whole lot on it's own. it's really
about h
At least on the Atlantis, the lugs on the 2006ish-present frames were
pointy and more ornate than the rounded lugs on the Atlantis I bought
new in 2004.
On Dec 3, 9:00 am, Bruce wrote:
> They say that memory is the 1st thing to go, so correct me if mine has left
> the room, but I recall the 1st
> Be aware that what Jan found to be faster are fat, *supple* tires -- not
> your 38 mm Paselas. The fastest tires in the test, IIRC, were some 24 mm
> racing tires, not because there were skinny but because they were very
> supple.
>
> A fat, heavy, stiff tire will all else equal be a dog comparat
I agree Seth. I really like my Quickbeam lugs. Nothing fancy, just
simple lugs. Nicely understated as you say.
On Dec 3, 7:08 am, Seth Vidal wrote:
> I just received the canti-rom frame/fork last night. It is in rather
> stunning shape and after looking it over I have to ask:
>
> Does anyone kno
I got the SPD style and the road style and absolutely love them. The
fit is the same as my Sidis, but these look a lot "cooler." They
remind me quite a bit of my Sidis in the early 80s, but the quality of
these is even higher. I think the natural leather is probably more
comfortable and perhaps eve
The website shows what looks to be a tourist shoe type bottom. Do they make
a model compatible with Look cleats?
And how was ordering: through the website? Smooth and hassle free?
Not that I really need to spend $250 on shoes ...
On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 9:18 AM, XO-1.org Rough Riders <
adventurec
At the bottom-left, the Sportivo version has the spd-style sole, the
Race version has a look-style sole. Beautiful shoes.
On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 10:47 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> The website shows what looks to be a tourist shoe type bottom. Do they make
> a model compatible with Look cleats?
>
>
On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 9:06 AM, Cycletex wrote:
>
> I don't know. My 37mm Paselas are pretty supple. Maybe not as supple
> as some in the test, but when compared with other 700c tires in it's
> class the Pasela fairs well in suppleness and weight. The 35c pasela
> did really well in the performan
On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 9:50 AM, Bill Connell wrote:
> At the bottom-left, the Sportivo version has the spd-style sole, the
> Race version has a look-style sole. Beautiful shoes.
>
> Gee, thanks a lot! Now I am *really* tempted, even though I spent my own
Christmas, 2009 present money back in Octo
On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 7:22 AM, Patrick in VT wrote:
> skinny tires aren't going to make you faster.
They will if they weigh less. Especially if you're climbing.
As anyone who has seen my green Atlantis can testify, I'm far from a
weight weenie. But still, facts are facts. Lighter wheels make
I had two Romulus--the first one a 59cm side-pull (http://
www.flickr.com/photos/franklyn/sets/72157600050554321/) that was just
a tad too big for me (so I thought at the time, but my idea of fitting
has changed since, and the second one a 57cm (http://www.flickr.com/
photos/franklyn/sets/721576035
Stem has been claimed. Thanks, all.
On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 6:05 PM, Curtis Schmitt wrote:
> Only used for about 50 miles, then removed (replaced w/ 80mm, 120mm was too
> long for me). May have some minor shop wear. Please contact me offlist to
> purchase or for photos, will take some this evening
My Rx for road only is to get a nice treadless tire like the Schwalbe
Kojak. It is relatively light, quality rubber, holds up very well on
decent roads and is fast enough for most riders.
On Dec 3, 11:03 am, Anne Paulson wrote:
> On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 7:22 AM, Patrick in VT wrote:
>
> > skinny
Filson makes a paste wax for re-proofing their waxed cotton garments.
I've used it on a Baggins with positive results. Hot weather, a heat
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All,
My mother has a 3 speed bicycle that she rides around town on. She
gets some groceries, visits friends, rides to the gym, that sort of
thing. She's really taken to cycling and she's taken the bike on some
longer rides, probably 30 miles at the longest. She wants to do more
of this. She wants
MSL still has a green Hilborne or three left (don't remember the sizes
off the top of my head); I know I rode a 56 and a 60, and a 61 AHH,
before I ended up putting a Ram in layaway there). Great folks
there. Now, I just need to keep pitchin' my lunch money at it 'til I
can take it home :)
I have been tempted lately by the Kojak. What size do you run?
Don't they make a 32 or 35?
Can you compare them to Jack Browns?
> My Rx for road only is to get a nice treadless tire like the Schwalbe
> Kojak. It is relatively light, quality rubber, holds up very well on
> decent roads and is f
If her current bike fits well and is otherwise up to the task, could you
upgrade it to a 7-8 speed internal geared hub-based drivetrain? New rear wheel
and shifter should do it...
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From: Austin Andrews [mailto:austinfromthefoodc...@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December
Rom porn:
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=romulus%20rivendell&w=all
Quite a handsome bicycle. I love mine (sidepull 59"). I sometimes
think of selling it to help fund an Ebisu or Toei but this bike
does everything I need it to...
Esteban
San Diego, Calif.
On Dec 3, 9:04 am, franklyn wrot
on 12/2/09 8:49 PM, Austin Andrews at austinfromthefoodc...@gmail.com wrote:
(mom goes 3-speeding, snipped)
> I know the obvious choice would be a Betty Foy but she is squeamish
> about the price tag. I really think she should get one but she just
> doesn't want to spend that much money on anything
Shawn,
Tyler State Park (just north of town) is a good place for bike
camping. I've done a couple of S24Os there.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16951...@n08/sets/72157612820991950/
Angus
On Dec 2, 10:20 pm, shawn wrote:
> Angus,
> I'm not in Tyler often, but am happy to know you are representi
I personally would look at the Bianchi Milano which, I think, comes with an
8 speed hub. I wanted to get a twee little one for my 8 yr old daughter but
she preferred the cruiser style Electra Townie 3i. I personally like road
bikes for grocery getting, drop bars, fixed gears and all.
http://www.bi
Might I suggest Soma's mixte. A sample 3 speed build-up would be
around 1300 dollars, can be found here.
http://www.renaissancebicycles.com/soma/soma-mixte/
But in anything, you should really try to convince her on buying a
bike that she'll be happy to keep for the rest of her life. And when
it
on 12/3/09 6:34 AM, Shawn at sa240...@yahoo.com wrote:
> Now that I have the Atlantis, I have been thinking of making my Hilsen
> more of a roadish type bike to use on week-end rides with my friends
> on our smooth local MUP. Can anyone tell me how the AHH might handle,
> ride and look with 25mm t
Some of the Specialized Globe and Civia models looks really nice, though 8
and 9-speed setups would be $1400-1550.
http://www.globebikes.com/us/en/globe/GlobeBike.jsp?pid=10LIVE3
http://www.civiacycles.com/civiacomplete_loring.php
The SOMA Mixte and Bianchi that have already been mentioned would
At the risk of heresy and banishment:
I like skinny road-ish tires on my road bike; they look better, feel
fast, and are faster (on the same rides as fatter tires). I am not
opposing the views of JH or anyone else in the fatter-is-better camp
and fully accept the possibility that what makes them f
On Dec 3, 2009, at 9:09 AM, newenglandbike wrote:
> Not to throw a wrench in your plans for the AHH, but Jan Heine et. al.
> recently published results of an extensive test involving various
> tires/widths and speed, and they found that rolling resistance is a
> *weak* function of tire width.
I looked at the title, and I was thinking, OK, the guy wants a bike
for his elderly mother, something she can ride from the retirement
home to the grocery store half a mile away. Then I remembered-- oh
yeah, I'm a fiftysomething mother. I need to stop thinking of fifty as
ancient and decrepit.
I s
I have 35s. Not sure if there is a 32.
I have never ridden the Jack Browns. The bike with the Kojaks came
with Paselas. I find the Kojaks smoother, faster, and more
comfortable.
Chicago streets may not have the infamous goatsheads, but they have
plenty of nasties. The pavement itself is often
A good choice is a "sport" hybrid. Most major brands make them. In
the Trek line they are called FX bikes. With these I would stick to
the lower end ones. The high end ones have carbon forks, paired spoke
wheels, etc... The lower end usually have all metal frame and fork,
reliable components,
Austin:
My 50 something wife LOVES her Trek Pure Lowstep Sport. I got her the triple
front, wide range 7 speed rear. $500 ish bucks, goes up hills, over dirt, great
bike. Upright seating, crank forward design. Better made IMO than the Electra
Townie which however has lots more choices for col
On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 11:24 AM, Leslie wrote:
> MSL still has a green Hilborne or three left (don't remember the sizes
> off the top of my head); I know I rode a 56 and a 60, and a 61 AHH,
> before I ended up putting a Ram in layaway there). Great folks
> there. Now, I just need to keep pitchi
Joel,
If you don't mind and when you have a chance, could you post the
*actual* width of the 35mm Kojak? I'm able to run a 32 with fenders,
so I'm thinking the 35 will fit without. I would be grateful.
Patrick
On Dec 3, 2:07 pm, JoelMatthews wrote:
> I have 35s. Not sure if there is a 32.
>
Good point, I do love the Hilsen, I was just under the impression that
the Ram was more of a road type of bike than the Hilsen. I will
definitely experiment with different types of tires and set ups before
I do any trading or selling.
On Dec 3, 10:32 am, "David Faller" wrote:
> You probably need
On Dec 3, 12:03 pm, Anne Paulson wrote:
> They will if they weigh less. Especially if you're climbing.
> But still, facts are facts. Lighter wheels make a
> difference, especially if you're climbing.
i don't disagree. maybe he should get some Zipp 303s tubulars? I
like these wheels a lot and I
I won't enter into the tire width debate. But I will offer the
following data point. On a timed group ride a couple of years ago this
guy came in 21st out of 107 on a Hilsen with 23 mm Continental tires:
http://tinyurl.com/yldr4yv
I didn't get to talk to him about how the Hilsen handled with 23s,
But his Woolistic jersey from RBW is spot on...
From: Aaron Thomas
By the way, this guy's bike build was rather unconventional in
Rivendell's scheme of things
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AHH unloaded, or set up as light as you can for your needs, with some Jack
Brown tires, is an outstanding road bike. I can't decide if it or Rambouillet
is my favorite.
-Original Message-
>From: Shawn
>Sent: Dec 3, 2009 6:34 AM
>To: RBW Owners Bunch
>Subject: [RBW] AHH as a road bike
While we're talking about boosting performance with a tire change, has
anyone considered the Challenge Paris-Roubaix tires that Jan sells at
Vintage Bicycling? They are supposed to be very fast. If anyone has
them, I'd like to know what the 27 mm tires actually measure.
On Dec 3, 4:49 pm, James
I know this has been said - but what are the differences in terms of
geometry and tubing gauge of the Ram/Rom and the Hilsen?
One thing to consider over longer distances is fatigue. Lower PSI,
larger tires can provide more comfort, which matters over long
distances.
I agree with Jim. Many of us
On Thu, 2009-12-03 at 14:19 -0800, R Gonet wrote:
> While we're talking about boosting performance with a tire change, has
> anyone considered the Challenge Paris-Roubaix tires that Jan sells at
> Vintage Bicycling? They are supposed to be very fast. If anyone has
> them, I'd like to know what th
Austin
Good for your Mom for getting out and riding and for looking to
stretch her cycling and good for you for supporting her!
I used a "found on the side of the road" Mixte as the basis for
building my Wife a bike for her birthday. It was a Schwinn Mesa
Runner from the Mid 80s, or at least tha
Austin:
Christmas is coming. Didn't your mom give you some pretty cool stuff
when you were a kid? Time to reciprocate! Lots of the hybrids (?)
have steeply sloping TTs, maybe not quite mixte but getting close. If
Betty's a non-starter, check with the better shops in your area to see
who's got
To all,
The ride is this coming Sat. morning at 9:00AM. Meet at the snack
shop. For those who might be late for whatever reason, please email
me at ron...@ronlau.com or call 4083683922.
See you all on Sat.
Thanks,
Ron
On Nov 28, 6:38 pm, CycloFiend wrote:
> on 11/28/09 1:42 PM, RonLau at ron
I use the Challenge on my Romulus, from time to time. They're very
nice. They were a pain to mount on my Mavic Open Pro the first time,
but have since stretched and when I go back to re-mount them, they go
on relatively easily now.
They are slightly plumper than a Roll-y Pol-y or Ruffy Tuffy, but
If anyone wants to come but lacking a fixedgear to ride, I have a 52
or 54cm you can borrow.
Contact me offllist and we will work out the details.
On Dec 3, 3:06 pm, RonLau wrote:
> To all,
>
> The ride is this coming Sat. morning at 9:00AM. Meet at the snack
> shop. For those who might be lat
> The herringbone tread pattern leads to some road hum and
> vibration that the semi-slick RP/RT don't have, but it isn't anything
> too bad.
>
> The Challenge tread also seems a bit more fragile than the RP/RT and
> is prone to get more cuts, though the cuts I've gotten so far are
> shallow and ha
In a message dated 12/3/2009 6:28:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
joelmatth...@mac.com writes:
The Challenge tread also seems a bit more fragile than the RP/RT and
> is prone to get more cuts, though the cuts I've gotten so far are
> shallow and haven't gone through the casing (as far as I c
I am sure the Challenge is a great tire.
My point remains if you ride most of the time on paved surface, it
will be even better without tread.
May look odd to some eyes, but the ride will be more smooth.
On Dec 3, 5:50 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 12/3/2009 6:28:07 P.M. Easter
Buy a set of tubular rims and tire. You'll see a huge difference. I have a
Mercian for which I have a set of clinchers and set of tubular. Every time I
switch I like the bike all over again.That works in both switches. I love it
both ways, about the time I'm getting tired of the bike I switch and i
Sorry, but no on bike shifting:
14 fixed rear
16/19 freewheel rear
28/34 up front
Went alright for the most part,
I've definitely been thinking about
a shifter for doing my next tour though.
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I think some of the Raleigh bikes might make a good choice, here's an
example of one presently on sale from REI:
http://www.rei.com/product/784368
It looks rather nice with an aluminum frame, 24 gears, lights, fenders
and rack. Not exactly a Mixte/step-through, but it has a sloping top
tube.
Ano
Aaron,
Just curious, does your Romulus have fenders? If so, what kind and is
there a decent amount of clearance?
I'm presently running a set of Panaracer Category Pro tires on my
Rivendell Road Standard (this is one of the original models, made in
1996). The tires are marked 700x28C, but they ac
On Dec 3, 5:19 pm, R Gonet wrote:
> They are supposed to be very fast. If anyone has
> them, I'd like to know what the 27 mm tires actually measure.
I ride these. definitely my favorite 700c tire. measure closer to
29/30 on my rims.
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Shawn,
This thread has taken off on wheels and tires, so I'd like to propose
another factor to consider - position.
I have an old Riv Road Standard that was my go-fast bike for many
years. After a gap of a few years spent mostly riding a recumbent I
returned to the Riv and took it on a few rides
On Dec 3, 12:01 pm, Shawn wrote:
> Good point, I do love the Hilsen, I was just under the impression that
> the Ram was more of a road type of bike than the Hilsen. I will
> definitely experiment with different types of tires and set ups before
> I do any trading or selling.
Hey Shawn, I have a
Jim,
Living in sunny southern California, I've never had much need to
fender my Romulus -- and hence never have. According to Riv's Romulus
catalog specs, it is supposed to be able to take a 32 mm tire with
fenders or 35 without, so I'm confident my Romulus could fit fenders
and the Challenge tire
Not that I can maintain 20 mph any more -- I could, solo, in my youthful
40s; I can still maintain 18 solo on a flat out and back -- but as to Rivs
being slower because of the favored riding position, let me say ad contram
that the butt back position that Rivs encourage is, for me, precisely the
po
How 'bout a fixer-upper? For my 50-something Mom, I found an early-80s
Peugeot mixte for $15, added alloy rims, brake pads, new cables,
tires, fenders, and a used Brooks Flyer. If you found such a bike, and
paid a bike shop to do what I did, you could probably get it in for
$500-ish. Anyway, here i
So, at the end of the ride, there will be a pack of tired fixed/SS
riders weaving up the hill out of Sausalito? Sounds like fun to me.
I'll be there.
jim m
On Dec 3, 3:19 pm, RonLau wrote:
> If anyone wants to come but lacking a fixedgear to ride, I have a 52
> or 54cm you can borrow.
>
> Contac
What about a mountain bike-to All Rounder conversion? There were many
mixte mountain bikes made in the 90's that are out there-- I have seen
a few pop up on ebay and they are typically in the $150-$200 range
(and this is new). Add tires, bars, fenders, and you have a great bike
for about $300. I di
I had a Bianchi Milano for a while. Cool looking but really not that
fun to ride. It was fine for short errands but I wouldn't recommend it
for longer rides. It has a very dead feeling frame with big aluminum
tubes, and a sluggish ride. I agree with Mr. Thill's idea for a mixte
fixer-upper. Peugeot
I second the Trek FX, my wife, at age 67, has a 7.3, she rides fairly hard,
12-16 mph and can go all day on it. No need for a "granny" bike.
Roger Skallerud
Belle Fourche, SD
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When I checked my personal email after work I discovered that I'd been sent
the tracking number for my new Quickbeam. Since I live in Honolulu it's
going to take a few days, but if all goes as planned it will arrive next
Tuesday, 12/8. I'd actually spoken with Jay at Riv about some last minute
thin
What kind of front lowrider rack is that you're using. Sounds fun!
Esteban
San Diego, Calif.
On Dec 3, 4:04 pm, Paul wrote:
> Sorry, but no on bike shifting:
>
> 14 fixed rear
> 16/19 freewheel rear
> 28/34 up front
>
> Went alright for the most part,
> I've definitely been thinking about
> a sh
Jim,
Cool. See you then.
Ron
On Dec 3, 6:42 pm, "Jim M." wrote:
> So, at the end of the ride, there will be a pack of tired fixed/SS
> riders weaving up the hill out of Sausalito? Sounds like fun to me.
> I'll be there.
>
> jim m
>
> On Dec 3, 3:19 pm, RonLau wrote:
>
> > If anyone wants to c
Speaking of Peugeot mixtes, here's a great documentation of a rebuild & 650b
conversion on one:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27089...@n00/sets/72157622773209148/
Just stylin'!!!
On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 6:27 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <
thill@gmail.com> wrote:
> How 'bout a fixer-uppe
Congratulations! You're about to be one of the official "Pilotes du
Quickbeam." Great bike.
BTW - You're going to love seeing how well they pack those things.
On Dec 3, 9:58 pm, "Robert F. Harrison" wrote:
> When I checked my personal email after work I discovered that I'd been sent
> the trac
on 12/3/09 3:06 PM, RonLau at ron...@ronlau.com wrote:
> The ride is this coming Sat. morning at 9:00AM. Meet at the snack
> shop. For those who might be late for whatever reason, please email
> me at ron...@ronlau.com or call 4083683922.
>
> See you all on Sat.
Excellent! I'm just trying to
Yeah, its a Quickbeam.
The handlebar bag started out as a wald medium basket that got
crashed.
Some wire cutters and additional metal and some bending resulted in a
frame
that then got covered with the fabric. Its pretty simple with just the
main compartment
and no dividers or pockets.
The bike h
That can't be a single speed? Must have an IGH?
L00ks like you had a blast!
Surf
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I just received the canti-rom frame/fork last night. It is in rather
stunning shape and after looking it over I have to ask:
Does anyone know why riv stopped making the simpler lug design? The
more ornate lugs like on the AHH and atlantis are beautiful but there
is something nicely understated ab
On Dec 2, 11:19 pm, CycloFiend wrote:
> Careful with that. Linseed oil is pretty easily combustible material.
>
> - Jim
Right. Of course it is flammable.But if you _do_ use linseed oil
to thin the beeswax, it should be noted that you'll only need about ~1
tbsp of linseed oil per ~1 pint of
Seth Vidal asked:
Does anyone know why riv stopped making the simpler lug design? The
more ornate lugs like on the AHH and atlantis are beautiful but there
is something nicely understated about the ones on the romulus.
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On Dec 3, 7:57 am, Mark wrote:
> That can't be a single speed? Must have an IGH?
> L00ks like you had a blast!
>
> Surf
Yeah, what he said! Looks like it was a fantastic trip. Please
tell us more about your set up!
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On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 7:08 AM, Seth Vidal wrote:
> I just received the canti-rom frame/fork last night. It is in rather
> stunning shape and after looking it over I have to ask:
>
> Does anyone know why riv stopped making the simpler lug design? The
> more ornate lugs like on the AHH and atlanti
Likewise, we are down to our last Hillborne frameset as well.
We have one 60cm Green Hillborne remaining, probably the last one
anywhere. We've had a couple of interested buyers, but no takers just
yet.
Like Jim, we found the 56cm Hillborne to be the ideal "demo" bike ...
and it is really tempti
I had a canti-rom for awhile. It was a wonderful bicycle for long road
rides, and I liked the simple lugs, 1-color paint, etc.
Actually, the lugs on the Atlantis and other Japanese frames got much
more ornate toward the end. Perhaps GP thought that fancier lugs would
help justify the rapidly incre
actually the lugs on the romulus look just like the lugs on the
quickbeam...
On Dec 3, 8:07 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
> I had a canti-rom for awhile. It was a wonderful bicycle for long road
> rides, and I liked the simple lugs, 1-color paint, etc.
>
> Actually, the lugs on the Atla
Nice, but expensive. Anyone seen or tried these?
http://www.dromarti.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_14&products_id=16
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Now that I have the Atlantis, I have been thinking of making my Hilsen
more of a roadish type bike to use on week-end rides with my friends
on our smooth local MUP. Can anyone tell me how the AHH might handle,
ride and look with 25mm to 28mm tires on it. I know most people don't
ride that skinny of
Seth -- I own a Canti-Rom and couldn't agree more. All things considered, it
was also a reasonably priced bike as well. I am with you on the lugs. I think
the ornate lugs on the Wilbury and some Ram's and others were way over the top,
much too gaudy. I like the lugs and paint scheme on my At
On Dec 3, 8:08 am, Seth Vidal wrote:
> I just received the canti-rom frame/fork last night.
Congrats on such a nice bike man! Those are pretty hard to find, I
understand. Plus, I'm guessing the cantis will let you run slightly
larger tires with fenders? I agree, the Romulus and Redwood ar
On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 9:40 AM, newenglandbike wrote:
>
>
> On Dec 3, 8:08 am, Seth Vidal wrote:
>> I just received the canti-rom frame/fork last night.
>
> Congrats on such a nice bike man! Those are pretty hard to find, I
> understand. Plus, I'm guessing the cantis will let you run slightly
They say that memory is the 1st thing to go, so correct me if mine has left the
room, but I recall the 1st issue of orange Rambouillets having fancier lugwork
than the main run, including later orange, all the blue and the final batch of
green ones. The Saluki and AHH use the same lugs afik and
Not to throw a wrench in your plans for the AHH, but Jan Heine et. al.
recently published results of an extensive test involving various
tires/widths and speed, and they found that rolling resistance is a
*weak* function of tire width.In other words, tire width had
little to do with rolling re
On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 10:09 AM, newenglandbike wrote:
>
> Not to throw a wrench in your plans for the AHH, but Jan Heine et. al.
> recently published results of an extensive test involving various
> tires/widths and speed, and they found that rolling resistance is a
> *weak* function of tire widt
On Dec 3, 10:00 am, Bruce wrote:
> Rivs lugs are made for them in China, I read somewhere, maybe by Long Sheng?
> Their design, just cast in China. Not that many lug makers around. Pascenti's
> lugs are also made to his spec overseas, iirc.
>
I think they are made by Long Shen in Taiwan: h
Here is Jan Heine's article on wide tires:
www.vintagebicyclepress.com/images/BQ64TireTest.pdf
On Dec 3, 9:09 am, newenglandbike wrote:
> Not to throw a wrench in your plans for the AHH, but Jan Heine et. al.
> recently published results of an extensive test involving various
> tires/widths an
I came VERY close to getting a pair, but in the end probably decided the
sole looked just a touch too delicate looking. The uppers are fantastic
though
I ended up with some Lakes which I love:
http://cyclotourist.blogspot.com/2009/11/new-shoes-for-poppa.html
On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 6:31 AM,
skinny tires aren't going to make you faster. not bogging the bike
down with bags, racks, etc. and carrying a bunch of stuff with you,
however, will make a difference.
so, just keep the AHH stripped down. in your case, it will make a
fine road bike - doesn't sound like you're concerned about get
You probably need to identify what you personally consider to be "better" in a
road bike. I thought about a Hilsen, but got a Ram. I'm not sure I could have
told the difference at the time, as far as which was "better". What I later
found made an enormous difference was tires. I went from Ru
Be aware that what Jan found to be faster are fat, *supple* tires -- not
your 38 mm Paselas. The fastest tires in the test, IIRC, were some 24 mm
racing tires, not because there were skinny but because they were very
supple.
A fat, heavy, stiff tire will all else equal be a dog comparatively
speak
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