Another one who would argue it's worth what someone is willing to pay.
Because haven't been back into bikes long enough (just under six
years), hard to judge on used bicycle (and part) prices.
eBay is an interesting market as others have mentioned. Things can go
for more than retail. But then,
SGH.
It's one size too big. Yarrg. I think.
I've always regretted not grabbing a Bleriot.
On Mar 10, 12:04 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Long-term listers may remember I used to have a 61cm Bleriot that I built up
from a bare frame. I eventually decided to sell it to
SGH.
It's one size too big. Yarrg. I think.
I've always regretted not grabbing a Bleriot.
On Mar 10, 12:04 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Long-term listers may remember I used to have a 61cm Bleriot that I built up
from a bare frame. I eventually decided to sell it to
You can still get those on Amazon.com. Saw them just the other day. Not sure
what the point of a reflector that will be blocked by your rim is, but it makes
for a little sparkle if nothing else...
Steve Frederick, East Lansing MI
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On Mar 9, 7:53 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
The Tektros and CCs do look a lot nicer than the 287 models.
But hey, beggars can't be picky about brake levers!
More importantly, they also work better. When I built up my V-brake
equipped tourer, I used the 287V because it was
Hi Chuck, thanks for the offer. I already have some forthcoming from
another parts bin! I'll keep your and other folks advice in mind for my
next Riv order. I try to save up until I can get it to $150 and get the
free ship! Wish their minimum was $75, I'd probably order a lot more often!
You can look at the saddle, and tell it's one size too big for him, too. He
rides a 58cm Quickbeam. So don't let that stop you from bidding (and
getting those gloves!).
:-)
On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 5:14 AM, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.comwrote:
SGH.
It's one size too big. Yarrg.
The suicidal squirrel/CF conversation usually turns into a spoke count
conversation :-)
On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 4:50 AM, NickBull nick.bike.b...@gmail.com wrote:
Suicidal squirrels seem to be fairly common, in my experience. I've
had two in the last seven years -- one I ran over, the other
The description was updated on the website.
WARNING
IT IS SCIENTIFICALLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR ONE OF THESE, ONCE SNAPPED SHUT,
TO OPEN UP AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
CARE AND FEEDING
BEFORE EACH RIDE ON ANY DAY WITH EVEN A SLIGHT POSSIBILITY OF RAIN,
WARM THE SHINER TO 200F TO OPEN THE PORES. THEN GENTLY
It is well known that the French Constructeurs used goat lard on their
hubshiners. I wouldn't want to tempt the cycling gods by using
something non-French-approved like Obenauf's.
On Mar 10, 9:55 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
The description was updated on the website.
WARNING
IT IS
It is well known that the French Constructeurs used goat lard on their
hubshiners. I wouldn't want to tempt the cycling gods by using
something non-French-approved like Obenauf's.
On Mar 10, 9:55 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
The description was updated on the website.
WARNING
IT IS
I don't know Jim, Obenauf's has always been the choice leather
hubshiner treatment in The Shire.
On Mar 10, 8:03 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com
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It is well known that the French Constructeurs used goat lard on their
hubshiners. I wouldn't want to tempt the cycling
1-pair MKS GR9 platform pedals $23.00
1-pair of Mira stainless steel dark brown leather covered toe clips
small $13.00
1-SR Apex Drillium crankset 144bcd 170mm 42/52 rings drilled
w.original dustcaps.$40.00
1-Shimano bb UN 54 sealed cartridge BB 113mm $20.00
1-SR Custom 1 quill stem 80cm 25.4
This could be new news to some? or many...
http://bikereviews.com/2010/03/xtracycle-radish-2010-longtail-bike/
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On Wed, 2010-03-10 at 07:36 -0500, Ken Freeman wrote:
That crankset 48-44-24 is attractive for us HS+G fans, but that is a
really wide range. Anybody have experience with such a range, and
what front mechs can shift it?
I used 44-48 HSG with I think a 28T granny for years. A SunTour Compe
The thrill of victory is another factor with eBay. Bidders get emotionally
invested in the contest aspect of the bidding and they want to win.
A bidder starts imagining just how that old Carradice bag is going to come in
handy on next week's ride and they bid higher than they normally would.
I have never been a fan of the it's worth what someone is willing to
pay argument. Yes, of course in order to sell something you need to
have a buyer who is willing to pay that something, but it always seems
like stating the obvious. Things do have value and that value can be
determined, or at
I just listed this, and thought someone here might be interested. Glaser
Designs is renown for the quality of their leather baggage.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=270544598441#ht_500wt_1182
Think of it as a Nigel Smythe that you can put your laptop into ...
--Eric
SNIP
What do you think the resale value of a used $3000 custom riv frameset
is?
I own a Riv Custom bicycle (Joe Joe), purchased without wheels
from an iBob. It is priceless, and not for sale. I enjoy riding a
work of art. When I'm done with it, I hope it becomes a family
heirloom.
The
All excellent perspectives. Whenever it comes to things like this,
when I have no clue whatsoever what somebody out there is willing to
pay for my thing, I always start the bidding at the absolute lowest
price I'd be willing to see it go for. Most of the time, I start ebay
auctions at $1 for
Sorry for my part of the disagreement. I agree the exchange felt
neither hostile nor irrational. I have no bad feelings for any of the
posters with whom I expressed disagreement. I'll bow out as well.
On Mar 9, 5:52 pm, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote:
On Mar 9, 2010, at 6:56 PM,
I have a campy chorus triple on a Saluki which shifts a Campy 50 - 40 - 26 (24
total teeth) and a Sugino XD doing the same thing on a Rambouillet with a
$himano 105 triple.
From: Ken Freeman kenfreeman...@gmail.com
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I don't think it has dropped yet. I don't see anything
chuckle-worthy on the RBW website anyway.
Shaun Meehan
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Grant has posted some updates on the 1st proto Hunka's... soon to
arrive in WC.
I read it very carefully looking for news on the SimpleOne, but alas,
no updates for my next planned bike purchase
http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/209
Perhaps I can hope that one of the recycled cycles is a
I just talked with Mark and they have two frames in. They are
checking the measurements at this very moment.
On Mar 10, 11:08 am, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote:
Grant has posted some updates on the 1st proto Hunka's... soon to
arrive in WC.
I read it very carefully looking for
I'm interested in the steel noodle bars mentioned- steel drop bars
resonate with me but AFAIK the only steel drop bars available today
are track bars(?)
On Mar 10, 2:19 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I was intrigued to see today's news describing a new double crankset.
I'm a little
Too rich for my blood.
Ryan
On Mar 10, 11:19 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I was intrigued to see today's news describing a new double crankset.
I'm a little surprised to see that it's going to be $300. Not that
they can't be worth it, but Velo Orange sells a $170 Sugino double
$4700.00
Ouch.
On Mar 9, 5:26 pm, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
And you don't have to pedal... it's electric!
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Maybe. That Mighty Tour is pretty swank. Maybe it's my BMX bike shop
youth, but I'm also intrigued by the anodized colored chainrings that
you can buy for your compact double.
On Mar 10, 12:49 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote:
I've been wondering if anyone would import the new
Keep in mind that the first person to post a spy shot of the
Hunqapillar gets a prize - a nice repro Frank Patterson illustration.
All ya gotta do is join the Flickr group if you haven't already and
post it first! Well, then I'll need an address and stuff, but that's a
detail, not part of the
An update to let folks our waxed cotton cycling musettes are back in
stock again:
http://www.archivalclothing.com/2010/03/archival-musette-update.html
Heading up to Seattle for the SIR 200k. Hope to see some Riv folks
out on the ride.
Regards,
LL
On Feb 5, 7:46 am, Lesli
On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 6:52 AM, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu
wrote:
You can still get those on Amazon.com. Saw them just the other day. Not
sure what the point of a reflector that will be blocked by your rim is, but
it makes for a little sparkle if nothing else...
Steve
If it were as light as the new VO TA cranks with a Q above 160, I'd probably
pay.
But I'm predicting it'll be a really nice TA Zephyr-like or Ritchey
Logic-like compact double with low Q.
From: rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com
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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010
I know not everybody loves low Q, but I dream of the day ritchey
cranks in the old style come back, and yes they show up on ebay for
the prices that it looks like RBW is asking, but the stess of bidding
can get to be a drag, that and the addictive compulsion to stockpile.
On Mar 10, 12:27 pm,
Spy photos added -- taken by camera phone so they are appropriately
grainy.
Also got to ride it. It's a really good ride; smooth, nimble, and very
comfy with the Marathon XRs. I can see going a long way on it.
Grant is going to post better pictures tonight.
How do I explain the mud I splashed
I actually like the 287Vs better, mostly due to the blade shape, which
seems easier for me to get a good grip on. They're also slightly
lighter, and all metal. Braking for me was the same.
Philip
McMinnville, Ore.
On Mar 10, 7:03 am, Chuck chuckw...@gmail.com wrote:
On Mar 9, 7:53 pm,
Okay Jim,
Those are awful pictures. Are you also the same photgrapher that took the
Bigfoot photos and made the Zapruder film? Although the graininess does
certainly give them a certain spy photo authenticity.
Joe
Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:14:00 -0800
Subject: [RBW] Re: More Hunka news
On Mar 10, 2010, at 11:04 AM, Sean Whelan wrote:
The thrill of victory is another factor with eBay. Bidders get
emotionally invested in the contest aspect of the bidding and
they want to win.
This is an excellent point. Shop victoriously!
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Way to go Jim! You win! Can't wait for more, but these will keep me
smiling for now. Stay tuned for more little bribes as the production
date nears.
Marty
On Mar 10, 7:14 pm, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote:
Spy photos added -- taken by camera phone so they are appropriately
grainy.
Also
By the way, was that the 62cm in the photos? Seems tallish...
On Mar 10, 8:01 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Way to go Jim! You win! Can't wait for more, but these will keep me
smiling for now. Stay tuned for more little bribes as the production
date nears.
Marty
On Mar 10, 7:14 pm, Jim
Interesting. Mark said on the phone that they weren't going to build
the two that arrived today. I've been duped!
Marty, I want one of those prints anyway. My wife claims that she's
down for tandem touring in 2010, so I wanted to get that for her.
Email my gmail to tell me how to get my hands
Used briefly with the usual scuffs from levers, etc, but great shape
overall.
Alloy model, 54cm width, 25.4 clamp, takes mountainbikey levers and
bar-end shifters.
Asking $55 shipped in US.
Paypal, or ?
I can take a photo later.
Cheers,
Ryan in Albuquerque
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I picked up a Sugino GX 53/39 on Ebay that is now on my Rambouillet. It was
orig equip on the B'stone RB-1 and has a very tight Q. I think I paid about
$39.95 for it with not much more than usual usage scratches from shoes on it.
Not as pretty as the V-O, or the upcoming RBW to be sure, but if
Yes, that's the 62. And it is pretty big. Keven said it probably fits
more like a 65. Great ride!
jim
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By the way, was that the 62cm in the photos? Seems tallish...
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On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 8:36 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
What are the down-sides to using a regular road lever (Tektro/Cane Creek)
with V- Brakes?
You won't stop in time. Regular levers, drop or straight, don't pull enough
cable.
Having said that, let me offer you, in
Uploaded pictures at the Riv site.
http://www.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/252/original_11-4site.pdf
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Looking at the current fleet, which Rivendell would be preferred for
Centuries, Charity Rides and Supported Touring to replace a
Specialized Carbon/Aluminum Roubaix? I am already considering a
Hunqa, Soma Saga, Thorn or similar to replace a mountain bike for
commuting, loaded touring.
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Greetings all,
Anyone have a used front rack, Nitto would be lovely, that can take
panniers?
Cheers,
Adam
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I gotta say it, that is one seriously fugly bike.
Steve-
On Mar 10, 7:42 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
Uploaded pictures at the Riv site.
http://www.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/252/original_11-4site.pdf
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On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 7:58 PM, D. Goff dbg...@mac.com wrote:
Looking at the current fleet, which Rivendell would be preferred for
Centuries, Charity Rides and Supported Touring to replace a
Specialized Carbon/Aluminum Roubaix? I am already considering a
Hunqa, Soma Saga, Thorn or similar to
On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 10:47 PM, SJB sjbrau...@gmail.com wrote:
I gotta say it, that is one seriously fugly bike.
Steve-
No, you don't have to say it.
This list has by-and-large been positive.
If you don't like the bike and you cannot find a constructive way to
put it, then don't comment
Roadeoo!
Seriously, I think that would feel closest (in a Riv way) to a
Roubaix.
jim m
wc ca
On Mar 10, 4:58 pm, D. Goff dbg...@mac.com wrote:
Looking at the current fleet, which Rivendell would be preferred for
Centuries, Charity Rides and Supported Touring to replace a
Specialized
I don't agree with Steve but I defend to the death his right to say it.
(It being fugly.)
But Steve, it's unfinished; of course it looks ugly. Otherwise, not much
different than the Bombadil, no?
Let freedom of opinion and crudity of expression reign free.
On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 8:50 PM, Seth
+1 on the vote for Roadeo. If you're not carrying more than food and
arm warmers, that's the way I'd go.
Unless you have the money and patience for a custom Riv Road.
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i ride club rides and a few centuries. i, regrettably, sold my ram and
thought that i had sold my savior for centuries. well, i fixed the
problem. i bought a roadeo. i live in california and have never used
fenders. but, i love the handling benefit of the longer chain stays of
the rivs. the bikes
sorry for the reply to the reply.
in addition, my roadeo is not setup to be light. i have a nitto pearl
stem, noodle bars, brooks saddle, etc. the bike is , obviously,
heavier than the current crop of mcrb's. but, i still keep up with
my club buddies on all the different roads.
bottom line, the
Absolutely, any of you present and future Hunqers (Hunkers?) have got
to revel in the 'fugly' comments from the general population.
That big one is most certainly a beast (a sexy beast, but a beast
nonetheless).
I already have a 56cm Hillborne, and a 56 Bomba that I'll be picking
up this month.
I'm riding a custom Rivendell. Bought it new, paid retail. Asked that
it be modeled after my Romulus.
For me it's a nicer riding bike than the Romulus.
It's a great riding bike and pretty as a peach. I plan to keep it
forever.
For me cm has it right, my custom is worth more than I paid
On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 10:03 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
56cm Hillborne, and a 56 Bomba that I'll be picking
up this month. Would a 54cm Hunqa be an absurd add to the stable?
Isn't the Hunquapillar a budget Bombadil, as the SH is a sort of budget
AHH?
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Hi,
There was on online photo contest titled People and their set of
wheels. You can view a slideshow of the entries here:
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