creek gravel is different from road gravel - I don't think there's a
tire that will stay up in what are basically bearings.
For gravel roads with irregular chert gravel, I like a fat tire, 35+.
The fatter the better, for more float in the deep sections. If it's
mostly dirt with gravel, or the
TJ, you are correct that some of those parts would be great for the
AHH, but the AHH I bought was pretty much complete less drivetrain,
saddle, and pedals and I actually have an Ultegra triple drivetrain
for the AHH. I wanted to try to sell it complete first because I
spent a lot of time picking
Yes, everything already said. I recall TCs run a bit small??? If you can
fit 'em, try some of the 60mm Big Apples.
On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 5:04 PM, Bob Cooper robertcoo...@frontiernet.netwrote:
Advice sought about riding in the gravel:
Conventional wisdom has it that, if the road surface is
I have what is essentially a brand new Fizik Arione saddle in black.
It was mounted once and then removed. Comes with the original
packaging. This is the one with the Klium rails but is the 2010 model
which weighs only 205g.
I realize this is not typical Riv saddles but there are a bunch of
Yeah Bob, I rode a similar road yesterday where I live. A steep ascent
of a broken patched primitive road covered in mixed rock and gravel. A
road so bad, it's the only way I know how to describe it. As I'm
pushing my way up in a 24/32 gear, just barely getting enough traction
not to fall .
Like this:
http://kozy.com/product/fizik-arione-cx-w-kium-rails-12572.htm
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I would probably agree. Spent the last week riding mostly off paved
roads with WTB Nanorapor tires 29x2.1. Those are good in most
situations. Although loose gravel on top of a road surface is
tricky. Have not tried the Conti TC although numerous riders have
recommended them as good on all
How about inverted tread tires like the late lamented Avocet Cross II ?
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On Oct 13, 8:04 pm, Bob Cooper robertcoo...@frontiernet.net wrote:
Advice sought about riding in the gravel:
lower your tire pressure!
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A low profile cyclocross tire, something not super-fat, like a 32mm
works well in mixed terrain. Rather than floating over loose surface
like a fat tire would, the narrow tires sink into it and give solid
traction. I've had excellent luck with the Challenge Grifo XS tires -
the low profile tread
A friend of mine has one and loaned it to me for a few days. I didn't
like it. You can mount it on a front rack (Mark's Rack, Nitto mini-
front rack) without a decauler but it didn't seem entirely steady. The
bag's construction seemed cheap and it was too small. I think it's
even smaller than the
Have you checked out the Fizik Aliante? IMO, the shape is more humane
than the Arione, similar to the shape of my Brooks Pro. The Aliante
rides more comfortably than any other plastic saddle I've used.
On Oct 14, 7:45 am, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote:
These newer ones sell for
While Riv-ish pursuits occupy a lot of our time at Renaissance
Bicycles, we are also interested in tinkering with and upgrading
classic bikes. Anything from 650B conversions to reviving old Raleigh
3-speeds. These bikes may not always be the most desirable bikes to
the masses (just like
I actually thought it was pretty comfortable I just decided that I
would like to have a slightly more classic look. For anyone wanting a
nice modern saddle though I think it's fantastic. I figured I would
see if someone wanted it here before sending it off to ebay.
On Oct 14, 9:59 am, stevep33
Hi Manny. So far, my setup has been working out for me. But there are
two caveats. One, I have them in a non-traditional position, in that
they are slung low relative to the saddle (about an inch drop). Two,
the longest ride I've done with them was 55 miles. I'm planning on
extending my range with
Doug, I hope you do ride some trails soon! I, too, get a lot of
inspiration from other listers stories and pics. I just love how these
Rivs are so good at both roads and trails. One story from the ride
that I just reported: About half-way up this great, paved climbed
called Conzelman Road,
On Thu, 2010-10-14 at 06:45 -0700, Mike wrote:
A friend of mine has one and loaned it to me for a few days. I didn't
like it. You can mount it on a front rack (Mark's Rack, Nitto mini-
front rack) without a decauler but it didn't seem entirely steady. The
bag's construction seemed cheap and it
Thanks, Mike... No argument, the Berthoud is indeed THE bag to own
(IMO), but still that's an awfully big bullet to bite just for a
handlebar bag (to a non-randonneur like me). I already have a nice
Zimbale 11-litre saddlebag to hold stuff I don't need to access while
pedalling, so a smaller bag
on 10/13/10 10:09 AM, James Warren at jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote:
I had a great Atlantis ride up Railroad Grade on Mt. Tam in Marin County the
day after the Rivendell garage sale. I used Marathon Extremes, knobby 40ers.
On the say down, Hoo Koo E Koo was good, but then on Blithedale
on 10/13/10 9:30 AM, Philip Williamson at philip.william...@gmail.com wrote:
I love the tone of this group. Here are some reasons I think it's
fairly civil.
Historical traditions. The silverbacks are graduates of the iBOB list,
which used to be relatively polite. Haven't read it in a while,
This has been an interesting thread. Just last weekend I rode my Bleriot on a
long single-track in the Sierra. I can count on one hand the number of times I
have ridden a single-track trail, and my technique is certainly begging.
Anyway, I did OK, but in particularly rocky sections (boulders,
On Thu, 2010-10-14 at 08:38 -0700, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
It's funny... back in college in the late 70s I owned a nice TA-style
canvas handlebar bag (a knockoff I am sure), and after catching so
much grief from my friends with sleek nylon handlebar bags, I actually
developed a disdain for
My SO just sent this along to me and I think it has a number of rbw-relatedness:
http://www.ramblersway.com/
- domestic wool - from Rambouillet sheep, in fact
- domestic production -
and of course it's wool.
So you could wear all rambouillet ON your rambouillet.
:)
-sv
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I like one thing about it already: relaxed fit XXL! Price is another
matter...
Yours,
Thomas Lynn Skean
On Oct 14, 11:58 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
My SO just sent this along to me and I think it has a number of
rbw-relatedness:
http://www.ramblersway.com/
- domestic wool -
On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 1:46 PM, Thomas Lynn Skean
thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net wrote:
I like one thing about it already: relaxed fit XXL! Price is another
matter...
Prices seem comparable to ibex, for example.
No idea on quality or durability.
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I have been using one for the past year. The one nit I have to pick
with it is that the VO bag is not tall enough. It sits nicley on my
Nitto rack, but there is no way that I can get it to work with a
decaleur. I have a 15cm head tube, and no matter how I mount or bend
the decaleur, the prongs
Hey Ray -
you might benefit from a longer stem, or shifting your weight wwaay up
on the saddle nose, or riding a knobbier/softer tire.
Sounds like fun, it's been years since I've been up in the Sierra.
Big granite is a blast.
My2cents,
Phil B
Anyway, I did OK, but in particularly rocky
I gotta say, I like the cross shirts with the V neck instead of the
common choker collar. . . . and that they have Tall sizes! I gave
up on wool for these two reasons. Yeah, the prices are way up
there .. but I've spent money on much worse things . The stitching
appears to be properly good.
Bryan:
BRAVO!!! My friends and I affectionately refer to the practice of
taking a bike and repurposing it, typically for a use slightly
different than its original purpose as mutating a bike... I
personally prefer the term undergoing a renaissance and will educate
my mutant friends accordingly.
Maybe the need for some type of rack-riser franken-mount is in
order... hmmm...
On Oct 14, 11:34 am, LBleriot gary.sch...@att.net wrote:
I have been using one for the past year. The one nit I have to pick
with it is that the VO bag is not tall enough. It sits nicley on my
Nitto rack, but
I sold mine shortly after buying it. The canvas was thin and didn't
look up to the abuse I dish. The leather was also not super thick and
the stitching didn't look great. It also wasn't tall enough for my
bike either. It is a nice size for a front bag. The price seems good,
until you factor in the
On Oct 14, 9:19 am, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote:
I've had excellent luck with the Challenge Grifo XS tires -
the low profile tread grips well and they VERY speedy when mixed
terrain returns to pavement. These feel quite cushy for 32mm tire -
worth the $$$ IMO.
I run the tubular version
A smaller HB bag holds less stuff, which is fine for shorter rides or
smaller people. Certainly not everyone needs a GB 28 but if you're
gonna go to the trouble of mounting a bag on a front rack and using a
decauler you might as well get something that's proportional to your
bike. Perhaps the VO
You might be right, Phil, about the stem. The stem is short. Also, the bars
are level with the seat. I wonder if lowering them a bit would have helped?
From: Phil Bickford phi...@sonic.net
To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thu,
Just curious how the RBW bunch approaches tire wear. I can only guess
that we cover all corners of the spectrum.
I view Rivendell's as long lasting, practical, bicycles that we don't
have to spend a ton of money to maintain...so why replace the tires as
the first sign of wear.
I have literally
On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 10:18 PM, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Just curious how the RBW bunch approaches tire wear. I can only guess
that we cover all corners of the spectrum.
I view Rivendell's as long lasting, practical, bicycles that we don't
have to spend a ton of money to
David,
I tried Moustache bars but never got used to them. I was allways
wishing for drop bars.
That's what makes this all so interesting...different things work best
for different people.
Angus
On Oct 10, 2:07 pm, David T. davidtren...@yahoo.ca wrote:
I am gradually getting my Quickbeam
On Oct 14, 7:22 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote:
Maybe another interesting question:
How many people buying a particular type of tire does it take before
you hit the bulk-discount price?
At least for the Grand Bois, Bicycle Quarterly is offering about 10%
off if one purchases 4 or
Tires have a shelf life. I wouldn't get too many years ahead of
myself.
My guess is any discount would be on identical tires or perhaps a mix
of sizes of the same tire. On the Riv rides I've been on, everyone
has their own idea of the best tire, with little agreement. Now, if
we could just get
All sold...Thanks to all who responded.
On Oct 12, 2:13 pm, EdM eman1...@optonline.net wrote:
Thanks a bunch. Here's the revised version for distribution. Thanks
again.
Hi Folks,
That time of the year to clean house and offer part/components/
clothing to fellow Rivendell lovers. All
If anyone out there wants to part w/ their Nigel Smythe country bag,
I'm your man!
Interested in a non-tweed version. They made those, correct? Thanks!
- Eric
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I have (2) two, new Riv Wool Stubby hats. Free to a good home. I'd
appreciate some change me change for postage. Thanks!
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Can I claim one?!
Redding Dave
On 10/14/2010 3:57 PM, Eric wrote:
I have (2) two, new Riv Wool Stubby hats. Free to a good home. I'd
appreciate some change me change for postage. Thanks!
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on 10/14/10 6:32 PM, Ray Shine at r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
You might be right, Phil, about the stem. The stem is short. Also, the
bars are level with the seat. I wonder if lowering them a bit would have
helped?
On super steep climbs, you can actually stay stuck by pulling down on the
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