http://www.facebook.com/album.php?
aid=169313&id=517871497&l=7a6c6b3387
"> Here are some photos from last night's S24O going from East
Austin to Driftwood, TX. The plan was a ride out to the legendary
Salt Lick BBQ and spend the night across the highway at Camp Ben.
Unfortunately, following a temp
Hey Shawn!
What a beauty your steed is! Man, I TOTALLY feel you on this. I, too
have a black rack that I wish was silver. The only reason it doesn't
bother me quite as much is because I have great panniers on it that
"hide" the black a little. I say sell it and get what you REALLY want.
When you sp
you could probably sell that rack on ebay and get a silver one shipped
from wiggle for what you sold it for.
i have the same thing going on, and prefer it. it will age well with
the bike.
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I think I have your Stumpy! Great bike. Currently outfitted with Riv
Bullmoose bars and cork grips and rides like a dream.
On Apr 12, 6:48 pm, EricP wrote:
> That's more my preference. Other ides for mine would be Ritchey
> Annapurna, Mountain Goat Escape Goat or Mantis. No roller cams,
> pleas
You guys have much more patience than I do. Anyone remember the girl
featured in a Reader who twined the entire bar? Now that would look
cool, but drive me insane if I had to do it.
Rob "give a roll of cloth tape and I'm done" Markwardt
On Apr 11, 6:01 pm, Philip Williamson
wrote:
> I just re-
Here's my blog post and pics from the same rideyet at the other
end of the time spectrum :-)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/sets/72157623832512214/
http://lynnerides.blogspot.com/2010/04/i-need-good-case-of-rando-nesia.html
Lynne "lanterne rouge" F
On Apr 11, 11:16 pm, happyriding w
I don't think there is an issue with 28 spoke wheel failing, even in
dirt.. plenty of cross racers ride stuff like that without issue. I
find the lower count wheels ride stiffer, I assume because of higher
spoke tension. But I've only ridden one set of those so far so my
sample size is limited.
~M
That's kinda' what I was hoping folks would say... and I mentioned that the
wheel was well (not by me!) built as I know that's probably the most
important feature.
To the trails I go!
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 9:09 PM, Joe Bartoe wrote:
> Yes, overly paranoid. Hanging with this group will do
Copper goes dark brown and stays that way for a long time before going
green.
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 8:28 AM, Philip Williamson <
philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Crystal radio handlebars! I think the great thing about crystal radios
> is you don't even need a battery, right?
> It does look
Yes, overly paranoid. Hanging with this group will do that to you. I weigh
10-15 pounds more and ride a 28 spoke front. I even commute on it with my bag
o' stuff on my back. Last year I commuted on a bike with Neuvation wheels (20
radial spokes on the front) and even that held up just fine. I t
Question for ya'll bicycle experts: I have a well built 28 spoked Open Pro
on the front of my "light weight" bike. I've always been worried that it's
going to explode on me for not having 32spokes. Am I being overly
paranoid? I weight 175#, and have tires around 30mm on it but do take it on
tra
I vote to powercoat
On Apr 12, 7:11 pm, JoelMatthews wrote:
> > If you really hate the black though, you could just remove the
> > powdercoat, and have it clear-coated (or clearcoat it yourself) for a
> > bare metal color.
>
> I am pretty sure Tubus are Tig welded. Not so sure they would look
>
> That's generally correct, but i think the people who were using it
> first (builders like Matt Chester and Wade at Vulture, among others)
Surprised to read Chester is one of the progenitors. The few things I
have read by him come across almost Zen like. Never would have
thought he was given to
> Seth was right, there really is nothing new.
Can say that again:
http://www.auctionflex.com/showlot.ap?co=9768&weid=11890&weiid=4178986&mindate=20100319&maxdate=20110319&lso=lotnumasc&pagenum=1&lang=En
On Apr 12, 5:26 pm, William wrote:
> As I understand it, a Monstercross is one of many alte
You can think of them as a cross bike with fatter tires. That about sums it
up.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/monster-cross-bikes/
I think a rigid 29er with drops counts, too. So yeah, about 2/5 of
Rivendell's line up would make the cut.
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 4:54 PM, Jeremy Till wrote:
> T
> If you really hate the black though, you could just remove the
> powdercoat, and have it clear-coated (or clearcoat it yourself) for a
> bare metal color.
I am pretty sure Tubus are Tig welded. Not so sure they would look
all that good clear coat.
On Apr 12, 8:40 pm, newenglandbike wrote:
> N
> Hey Joel you can probably get it powdercoated any color you want for less
> than 30 bucks.
The reference to silver was if the OP bought the Tubus powdercoat, not
getting it done elsewhere.
Tubus are available in the U.S. either black powdercoat or stainless.
As Steve points out, in Europe Tubu
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 6:17 PM, Tim McNamara wrote:
>
> On Apr 12, 2010, at 2:16 PM, William wrote:
>
>> Clearly the bicycle industry has a lot of history, much of which is
>> from outside the US. Especially the Rivendell community gets a great
>> deal of inspiration from the cycling heritage of
Fly for something heavier, like a Logo or Cargo or equivalent. Avenirs for
$50 shipped. They have been used for just about exactly 25 miles. Aluminum
folding frames and inner zip pockets.
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Not for me to say, but I like the black rack-great looking bike,
altogether.
If you really hate the black though, you could just remove the
powdercoat, and have it clear-coated (or clearcoat it yourself) for a
bare metal color. I've had success with this stuff:
https://www.hardwareworld.com
If 1955 was the year to choose from, than France for sure. As mentioned, a
Singer or Herse. Preferably a tandem!
But really, I can't imagine any bike being better* for me* than my 2001 Joe
Stark Rivendell.
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 5:48 PM, EricP wrote:
> That's more my preference. Other ides
Where was this mid-city dirt you mention? :-)
Actually, the extra time at V.C. was amazing. I've fallen in love with that
place!
And my wife is interested in going next year, so start planning for the 2011
edition!
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 1:15 PM, Esteban wrote:
> Doug - that sounds like a g
Thank you, Angus. Well stated and an important addition - by no means
would I want anyone to get the idea that they need the Bombadil in
order to tour. It just ain't so..
I actually loved touring on my Atlantis and I am certain it suits more
riders than not. I am thinking about touring on the Atla
That's more my preference. Other ides for mine would be Ritchey
Annapurna, Mountain Goat Escape Goat or Mantis. No roller cams,
please. (The mud here in the midwest piles up too much).
Realistically - a 1983 Specialized Stumpjumper, biggest frame (24 or
25 inch.) Owned one. My favorite. Mayb
Check out the Tubus Cosmo - it is stainless steel. I'm buying one
because it will allow me to mount my panniers lower on my honkin' big
Bombadil.
Dave
On Apr 12, 2:30 pm, soapscum wrote:
> So, I have this Hillborne and it's a swell bike. Best bike, for me,
> ever. Nice saddle, good lights, comfy
That's generally correct, but i think the people who were using it
first (builders like Matt Chester and Wade at Vulture, among others)
used it to denote a cyclocross bike that had clearance for the early
29er tires, around 2". So not only 700c and no suspension, but no
suspension correction (i.e.
On Mon, 2010-04-12 at 16:22 -0700, reynoldslugs wrote:
> Good Old US of A!!! Number one! Any old bicycle from the Red White and
> Blue. Like those Schwinns!!!
Then you need a Paramount. Fortunately, there are many of them out
there, and the owners all recognized they had something worth keeping.
Good Old US of A!!! Number one! Any old bicycle from the Red White and
Blue. Like those Schwinns!!!
Laszlo Toth
On Apr 12, 12:16 pm, William wrote:
> Clearly the bicycle industry has a lot of history, much of which is
> from outside the US. Especially the Rivendell community gets a great
> dea
On Apr 12, 2010, at 2:16 PM, William wrote:
Clearly the bicycle industry has a lot of history, much of which is
from outside the US. Especially the Rivendell community gets a great
deal of inspiration from the cycling heritage of France, England,
Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, and yes, the USA
Hey Joel you can probably get it powdercoated any color you want for less
than 30 bucks.
Ken
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 2:30 PM, soapscum wrote:
> So, I have this Hillborne and it's a swell bike. Best bike, for me,
> ever. Nice saddle, good lights, comfy bar. When I look at it I think
> to myself
> If the OP can get the Tubus silver version that would be preferable to
> powder coating over the black.
Of course that is assuming the OP wants silver!
On Apr 12, 5:38 pm, JoelMatthews wrote:
> If the OP can get the Tubus silver version that would be preferable to
> powder coating over the bla
I'd say sell it and buy a Pletscher rack--the old silver kind--for
next to nothing. These are the best saddlebag racks ever and usually
can be found for free in a junk box.I have an expensive nitto rack
that is going to be sold because it was on a bike that only gets
saddlebagged, and the pletscher
If the OP can get the Tubus silver version that would be preferable to
powder coating over the black.
Tubus powder coat is very good. I have managed to get a couple nicks
in the black Tubus rack I have on the Bruce Gordon (I donated that
Trek to a charity auction). It still looks pretty good. M
As I understand it, a Monstercross is one of many alternative mountain
bikes. The key defining characteristics of a monstercross appear to
be:
700C wheels
No suspension
Drop or drop inspired handlebars
>45c tires
Clearly the Hunqapillar could easily have all the above, so I guess it
could be a m
On Mon, 2010-04-12 at 15:08 -0700, JoelMatthews wrote:
> Shwn:
>
> I had the Tubus racks on this Trek 728 powder coated silver:
>
> http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2008/cc484-joelmatthews0508.html
>
> If you have them powder coated, you need to go with a shop that really
> knows its stuff. Tubus a
Thanks for the link from the show. Someone tipped me off to the MAP
650 semi-custom project a few days too late to join. Wish my luck had
been better. The proto turned out well.
I like that MAP is using the Jitensha flat bar on Randos. Probably
will get some flack in the U.S. and U.K. Flat b
Never heard that term before.
Does Monster Cross refer to a cross county race in real rugged
conditions? Or does it mean real long self-supported tours?
I see the Hunq as possibly a very good candidate for the latter. I
think racers would be concerned about the weight - aren't racers
always obs
Shwn:
I had the Tubus racks on this Trek 728 powder coated silver:
http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2008/cc484-joelmatthews0508.html
If you have them powder coated, you need to go with a shop that really
knows its stuff. Tubus are built to very fine tolerance. Too much
powder coat in the holes for
So does the Hunqapillar qualify as a Monstercross bike? I wasn't
familiar with the term until recently. Why does everybody try to
categorize everything?
On Apr 8, 7:22 am, JoelMatthews wrote:
> > I'm wondering out loud ... if extra diagonal type tubed frames were so
> > popular . why are th
Doug - I counted 23 with the whole group at the train station. David
gave us all good-dad lessons yesterday! At some point, we'll all have
to bring our kids along. That would be a blast for them.
Esteban
San Diego, Calif.
On Apr 12, 1:15 pm, Esteban wrote:
> Doug - that sounds like a good ide
You don't need a vat for dipping, just get the plasticote in a spray
can and you're off to the races.
On Apr 12, 12:09 pm, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 3:06 PM, scott wrote:
> > Jim,
> > It made me chuckle because my mind could only think of "Park Tool
> > Blue" as the color it
So, I have this Hillborne and it's a swell bike. Best bike, for me,
ever. Nice saddle, good lights, comfy bar. When I look at it I think
to myself "that's sure a pretty... darnit, I wish that rack wasn't
black". I have a Tubus Cargo on the back and the black is just not
working for me. Let me rephr
Anyone out there have an unused set you¹d be willing to part with? Prefer
44cm.
Let me know off list if you¹d be willing to sell.
Dustin Sharp
San Diego, Calif.
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Thank you all for your interest.
Both items are spoken for.
Now, I'm off for a ride in this perfect weather (60-something and
sunny).
Cheers,
Ron
On Apr 12, 11:13 am, Ron MH wrote:
> The Honjos are an odd (though very useful) size at 41.5 mm. They're
> pre-drilled at the stay attachment points
While not at all "retro" or exotic compared to a 1950's Herse or a
1970's Taylor, and considering i've never been much of a mountain
biker, something about the Norcal mountain bikes of the 1980's--
especially the drop bar ones--speak to me. Ritchey, Potts, Ibis,
Cunningham, old Salsas. Especially
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 4:20 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>> The article about the taylors in BQ should point up the point better
>> than anything else - the bicycling design world is VERY incestuous and
>> pointing to any one design and saying "that is clearly from Japan" is
>> a bit of a stretch
On Mon, 2010-04-12 at 16:12 -0400, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 4:02 PM, William wrote:
> > Seth,
> >
> > Very well played...bringing the grouch without the retro. :)
> >
> > I kid I kid
> >
> > There's nothing magical about 1955 for me either. I think the intent
> > of the hypoth
Doug - that sounds like a good idea!
So, I did a long write up between meetings this morning. Check it out:
http://veloflaneur.wordpress.com/2010/04/12/san-diego-custom-bicycle-show-sdcbs-2010/
It was really fun. Southern California always supplies some mixed
terrain riding, as this group seems
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 4:02 PM, William wrote:
> Seth,
>
> Very well played...bringing the grouch without the retro. :)
>
> I kid I kid
>
> There's nothing magical about 1955 for me either. I think the intent
> of the hypothetical was: When you go to the roots of cycling in your
> heart, what c
Seth,
Very well played...bringing the grouch without the retro. :)
I kid I kid
There's nothing magical about 1955 for me either. I think the intent
of the hypothetical was: When you go to the roots of cycling in your
heart, what country do you find those roots in? Is it 1994 USA?
That's cool.
Easy! I'd go to France and get that 1952 650B Rene Herse that was featured in
Rivendell Reader #26.
Ryan
On Apr 12, 2010, at 1:16 PM, William wrote:
> Clearly the bicycle industry has a lot of history, much of which is
> from outside the US. Especially the Rivendell community gets a great
>
On Apr 12, 2:09 pm, stevep33 wrote:
> I guess the point I wanted to make is that most people, myself
> included, don't have a team follow car or a full time mechanic, so it
> wouldn't make a lot of sense for someone like me to use some of the
> delicate race-specific gear used by trained supported
On Mon, 2010-04-12 at 12:16 -0700, William wrote:
> Clearly the bicycle industry has a lot of history, much of which is
> from outside the US. Especially the Rivendell community gets a great
> deal of inspiration from the cycling heritage of France, England,
> Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, and ye
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 3:16 PM, William wrote:
> Clearly the bicycle industry has a lot of history, much of which is
> from outside the US. Especially the Rivendell community gets a great
> deal of inspiration from the cycling heritage of France, England,
> Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, and yes
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 2:16 PM, William wrote:
> Hypothetical question: You get into a time machine to say, 1955. You
> can bring any one bicycle back with you from your trip to 1955. What
> country did your bike come from?
It would be tempting to get a Bianchi or Herse, but i've seen fine
e
Clearly the bicycle industry has a lot of history, much of which is
from outside the US. Especially the Rivendell community gets a great
deal of inspiration from the cycling heritage of France, England,
Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, and yes, the USA. Other places as
well
Hypothetical questi
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 3:06 PM, scott wrote:
> Jim,
> It made me chuckle because my mind could only think of "Park Tool
> Blue" as the color it would be dipped in, and I imagined a big blue
> rubbery basket in my sightline while I'm riding down the road.
>
You'd really only need a shallow basi
Jim,
It made me chuckle because my mind could only think of "Park Tool
Blue" as the color it would be dipped in, and I imagined a big blue
rubbery basket in my sightline while I'm riding down the road.
On Apr 12, 1:31 pm, CycloFiend wrote:
> on 4/12/10 11:26 AM, scott at clankbonesh...@gmail.c
Hi Ron,
I'd like to buy the Honjo fenders if still available. I'd be putting
them on a Rambouillet that will run the Grand Bois 30mm Cypres (which
people say runs about 31mm) so that width is probably perfect I'm
thinking... The bike is being built this week, so this is excellent
timing!
In fac
I watched the race and I do recall him reaching back and fiddling with his rear
brake quick release at one point--maybe he'd knocked it out of true enough that
the brake was rubbing?
Steve
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on 4/12/10 11:26 AM, scott at clankbonesh...@gmail.com wrote:
> I like Rob's idea of thinking of it as "A protective film." And
> JIm, I'm with you. My bikes are dirty all the time. The vat idea made
> me chuckle a bit, too.
Actually, the dipping idea was semi-serious. there must be some compani
Thanks all,
I like Rob's idea of thinking of it as "A protective film." And
JIm, I'm with you. My bikes are dirty all the time. The vat idea made
me chuckle a bit, too.
Scott
On Apr 12, 1:03 pm, rperks wrote:
> Think of it as a protective film. That is what it actually is, the
> oxide
The Honjos are an odd (though very useful) size at 41.5 mm. They're
pre-drilled at the stay attachment points and at the brake and
chainstay bridges. They were briefly on a previous bike, then replaced
with something a bit wider. If they're your size, they're in perfect
condition. No fender hardwar
I guess the point I wanted to make is that most people, myself
included, don't have a team follow car or a full time mechanic, so it
wouldn't make a lot of sense for someone like me to use some of the
delicate race-specific gear used by trained supported professional
racers.
I also bet you are rig
Think of it as a protective film. That is what it actually is, the
oxide layer is over the zinc plate, that is over the steel, keeping
the rust at bay. I have had wald baskets take years of abuse in warm
Florida wetness without rusting. If you want shiny or dull bright,
you need nickel or chrome
Personally, I like the weathered look. To clean it up, I can only
think of using Bar Keeper's Friend, should get rid of the oxidation
but will leave fine scratches. Apply it in the same direction, rather
than swirling, and you can give your basket a brushed metal look.
On Apr 12, 9:30 am, scott
on 4/12/10 9:30 AM, scott at clankbonesh...@gmail.com wrote:
> Does anyone treat their wald basket with anything special. I noticed
> after the winter my basket is starting to get that dull weathered
> look. I haven't done my big spring overhaul/cleanup of the bike yet,
> so I probably just need to
Thanks for including those. Seemed like an awesome day all around.
On Apr 11, 7:13 pm, Esteban wrote:
> Thanks for everyone who made it down (or over) to San Diego for a
> great ride, some gawking at Velo Cult, and world-class beer and great
> pizza at Blind Lady Ale house. We even enjoyed the
The tread on FMB tires apparently is descended from Clement, as are the
Challenge.
see: http://tinyurl.com/yce698t
aka
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/road-bikes/product-components/2010-fmb-paris-roubaix-25-tubular-tire-7427.2709.0.html
Sean
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On Apr 11, 5:26 pm, stevep33 wrote:
> Looks like the tiny bike with the big tires did alright.
>
What's the big deal, he's young and a pro rider. They ALL ride "tiny"
bikes.
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On Apr 12, 7:57 am, stevep33 wrote:
> Carbon rims just sound like a disaster waiting to happen, even more so
> than a carbon fork.
>
For pro racers, it is pretty much irrelevant since there is a team car
right behind them with spare wheels and bikes. Further, despite the
paranoia, carbon rims do
For what it's worth, the tread pattern on the FMB Roubaix tubulars
that Sean linked to (and which can be seen in the Cancellara close-
ups) is identical to the Challenge Parigi-Roubaix tread.
I don't know if it is the same compound or even made by the same
people (FMB gets their treads from other
What a ride! From 3 people last year to 16 (?) this year. Didn't
catch where eveyone was from but we had a lot of people travel in for
the event. Was it the ride? Was it the show? Was it the group?
Excellent combination, whatever it was.
Estaban, thanks for organizing this & we should just ma
On Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 9:34 PM, William wrote:
> I like the creativity. I wonder if you could coax that coil into a
> crystal radio. Pick up some AM radio with your handlebars and a 9V
> battery. How hot would that be?
>
> Naw, crystal set inside h/bar with earpiece. No battery needed.
Patri
Does anyone treat their wald basket with anything special. I noticed
after the winter my basket is starting to get that dull weathered
look. I haven't done my big spring overhaul/cleanup of the bike yet,
so I probably just need to clean it well. Some elbow grease as they
say.
scott
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All beauty is fleeting, none moreso I think, than that of white bartape (and
probably saddles, too) on a bicycle. I took the Rambouillet out for a relaxed
50 miler yesterday in the beautiful spring weather and, in defiance of entropy,
selected a route that included just a bit of dirt trail. It
On Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 8:01 PM, Philip Williamson <
philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I just re-"twined" my handlebars with copper wire, and put up a little
> blog post about it:
> http://sooper-genius.blogspot.com/2010/04/copper-wire-handlebar-twine.html
>
> Or, the short-stuff: http://tinyu
Crystal radio handlebars! I think the great thing about crystal radios
is you don't even need a battery, right?
It does look good with the copper rivets on the Brooks. This wire must
be coated, because the first wrap has only gotten a bit darker, but
not green. Green would be okay, too. I think you
This looks awesome - I am going to do this, it'll match the copper
rivets in a Brooks.
Thanks for the idea.
On Apr 12, 10:24 am, amoll68 wrote:
> Neat idea, Philip. Fun stuff.
>
> Alex
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Carbon rims just sound like a disaster waiting to happen, even more so
than a carbon fork.
However, low spoke-count wheels with alloy rims are getting better,
and riders I know who use them say they stay true, especially the
Mavics. They are probably a good option for those who don't abuse
their
Neat idea, Philip. Fun stuff.
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On Sun, 2010-04-11 at 12:54 -0700, Jason wrote:
> Oh, I was not implying that it would snap, rather if this nice
> powerful brake with loads of modulation would flew on that bolt,
> creating a spongy feeling.
Why would it be any different from every sidepull brake, all of which
mount on a center b
Steripen. I went on an S24O this weekend where I used a Steripen
system exclusely for water - drinking, cooking, and cleanup. I had a
tub made from the bottom half of a milk jug that I could scoop up lake
water, then pour it through the Steripen filter into a Nalgene bottle,
and then treat with t
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On Apr 12, 8:20 am, Cycletex wrote:
> I'll be helping lead the Heavy Metal Fitness Ride from aboard my 68cm
> Quickbeam with big ol fat Paselas tonight if any Austin Riv owners
> would like to join.
>
> The Metal ride is kind of a club ride for the rest of u
I'll be helping lead the Heavy Metal Fitness Ride from aboard my 68cm
Quickbeam with big ol fat Paselas tonight if any Austin Riv owners
would like to join.
The Metal ride is kind of a club ride for the rest of us. We have a
fast group (slayer class) and a more mellow group (melvin class) and
will
Many thanks, Dave. (I actually grew up in Corvallis, OR, and once
rolled out my front door to Eureka, CA, mostly along the coast. I was
a newbie at the time, did next-to-zero advance planning, went with my
dad, and had a blast.) Dan
On Apr 11, 2:29 pm, Dave Craig wrote:
> Dan
>
> Pamela and I
Pretty clever. That turned out well. Copper gets a nice dark green
patina after a while. It will be neat to watch it slowly change its
appearance.
On Apr 11, 8:01 pm, Philip Williamson
wrote:
> I just re-"twined" my handlebars with copper wire, and put up a little
> blog post about
> it:http:
The Paul Racer and canti brakes are variations on designs that have
been around for many years. In their day, brakes were hampered by
poor rubber compound and lower quality wire. Update those parts of a
decent shape Mafac Racer and it will work very well.
On Apr 12, 6:27 am, Marty wrote:
> I ha
> By the way, why didn't your Zefal unlock upon turning your bike upside down?
Not entirely certain what went wrong, but I think it has to do with
the same reason I cannot use the Pitlock seat post collar on the Bruce
Gordon. Same as Surly, the outside dimension of the seat tube is just
under 30.
Just ran the strong magnet test on a Zefal seat post lock
success!
It's nice to know I don't have to flip my bikes over anymore in
the garage.
I won't be carrying the magnet out in the field though.
On Apr 12, 3:22 am, EricP wrote:
> I've used Pitlocks. They do work, but can be defea
I have an older Raleigh on the stand right now - a steel lugged
"Sprite" 5 speed - that will become my rail-trail go-to bike for the
next while. A few upgrades include an old pair of 700c wheels to
displace the 27" steel-rimmed beasts, Albatross bars with Dia Compe
levers on a Technomic stem, and a
I love Paris Roubaix. A quick look at the top 3 placings of Paris Roubaix in
the last handful of years shows that that the most successful riders have
typically used box section alloy tubular rims with 36 spokes and 27mm Tubular
tires.
Many teams are seen riding Ambrosio, Mavic, and Campagnolo
Great idea Philip!
I was thinking (this is where the trouble usually starts!) that with
some larger diameter, uninsulated copper wire one could wrap the
entire bar. With un-coated copper the beausage should start in short
order...
Angus
On Apr 11, 8:01 pm, Philip Williamson
wrote:
> I just re-
I've used Pitlocks. They do work, but can be defeated by a skilled
person. However, they won't work on some bikes. Notably newer Surly
LHTs.
Do use them on my Sam Hillborne when it's set up for commuting. Even
then, will throw a cable lock through the front wheel.
For your saddle/seatpost, m
Actually watched part of the race last night on the toob. Phil
Liggett mentioned the larger tires a couple of times.
Don't believe any of those bikes could take Jack Browns. (Really
stretching there for Riv-related content.)
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Apr 11, 11:21�pm, cyclotourist wrote:
> G
I would like to add another data point of using an Atlantis as a
touring bike.
I'm not disagreeing with Dave at all. I'm a different physique of
rider.
146 lbs, 89cm PBH, I would say I'm very fit but NOT powerful and
generally climb seated.
I also ride a 64cm Atlantis with a similar set up (same
on 4/11/10 12:54 PM, Jason at j.achil...@gmail.com wrote:
> Oh, I was not implying that it would snap, rather if this nice
> powerful brake with loads of modulation would flew on that bolt,
> creating a spongy feeling.
assuming "flew" = "flex" ;^)
Without getting deeply into general brake d
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