Zip tied duct tape mud flaps half way through their second winter
(okay a No Cal winter):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wrebb/5289538488/
A good rugged bike deserves good rugged mud flaps. Of course if this
was a custom or a Betty I'd use Monster Tape, but duct tape is plenty
good for the Hillbor
for a second there I thought it was Jimmy ( Buffet that is). I'm
absolutely sure he rides a Riv.
He does that song on his Xmas album.
Hope everyone has a festive evening!
~Mike~
On Dec 24, 5:38 pm, Ken Mattina wrote:
> Wow what a tourist trap
>
> On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 5:13 PM, Robert F. Har
I agree. I love my cream Fat Franks but I'm not spending any time trying to
keep them cream. They either are or they're not. Going, Going, Gone...
> Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:08:31 -0800
> Subject: [RBW] Re: Tan Sidewalls - Rain Problems
> From: garth...@gmail.com
> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegro
Thanks Alex-
I was thinking about the Duremes as well, but the preponderance of time on dirt
suggests the Extremes a better choice.
Cheers-
Michael DiBenedetto
www.lifeforcemassage.com
On Dec 24, 2010, at 12:23 AM, amoll68 wrote:
> Michael,
>
> You're on the right track. I have the 26 x 2
Wow what a tourist trap
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 5:13 PM, Robert F. Harrison wrote:
> Aloha everyone and happy holidays. The rains finally let up here and
> we've been treated to a lovely Xmas so far. My Quickbeam is a bit on
> the filthy side after commuting through six inch deep puddles, but I
>
Aloha everyone and happy holidays. The rains finally let up here and
we've been treated to a lovely Xmas so far. My Quickbeam is a bit on
the filthy side after commuting through six inch deep puddles, but I
thought I'd take it for ride to Sand Island in Honolulu and see how
deep the mud is before I
"Things 'look
good' because they are functional."
Amen. You could write a book on that. Someone probably has. And to all
a good night.
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Yeah, I resisted all black tires for years. Now, I love 'em.
Carefree.
It's like a lot of parts on the bike I never see while riding. . .
and frankly, I look at the bike while not riding for maybe 10 seconds
a day.
I'd say other than a simple wash, applying coatings and such may be
asking for a
Whoda thunk the humble zip tie would merit 62 (now 63) comments? Now
that you've all got your fenders'n'flaps mounted to your satisfaction,
weather is not an excuse so get out there and ride those bikes!
Merry Christmas to all,
doug peterson (in briefly sunny So Cal; no fenders req'd)
On Dec 24
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 11:39 AM, William wrote:
>
> Regarding bike cleaning. I've known many fastidious bike cleaners who
> profoundly disrespect their bikes. I've known plenty of true-
> believers that run messy bikes. The key for me is the attitude. If
> bike cleaning is done with the atti
I have a 1-1/4" threaded steerer on my Santana tandem. A local bicycle
machinist guy made me a tall quill, diameter 1-1/8" that fits perfectly into
the steerer and fastens with the usual wedge/bolt mechanism. Any 1-1/8"
threadless type stem will clamp onto this quill, which makes for a stem with
I have an old set of the Problem solver press in sleeves if you want
them.
Let me know.
~Mike~
On Dec 24, 10:46 am, William wrote:
> The only one I have personally used is a Devolution headset or
> similar. That probably gets prohibitively expensive since that is a
> headset plus a fork to tak
Black zipties are the best fastener for the Saddlesack Large to its
support rack. The best. The used bits are recycleable.
On Dec 24, 10:41 am, George Schick wrote:
> Here's one solution that uses a combination of zip-ties, vinyl-lined P-
> clamps, and stair tread-lined pipe hanger strap to fas
I've been looking at some of the older brakes as they seem to sit
higher. With the Tektro 538's there is not enough clearance. I'll
have to look on EBAY and see what I can find.
Thanks
~Mike~
Dec 24, 11:11 am, Michael_S wrote:
>
>
>
> > with the front end clearance tire clearance issues on m
The only one I have personally used is a Devolution headset or
similar. That probably gets prohibitively expensive since that is a
headset plus a fork to take the stem that you want. I didn't suggest
it in your earlier threads since that seems way to much to spend on a
frame that's too small. Th
Here's one solution that uses a combination of zip-ties, vinyl-lined P-
clamps, and stair tread-lined pipe hanger strap to fasten plastic
fenders to a dual-boinger, for what it's worth:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gp_rider/sets/72157611336739952/
On Dec 24, 2:31 am, Thomas Lynn Skean
wrote:
> S
Dang! A day lost to holiday travel and I missed a bunch of fun! I
ziptie my saddlesack large to the rear rack. I'd bet the cost of a
custom that those slots in the base of my saddlesack large were
designed for zipties as the ulitmate, ideal, perfect fastener. For
that job, do it right, use a zi
Zip-ties are the best option for us weight weenies, haha.
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Mike,
I have 32mm Paselas and SKS fenders on my Rambouillet (using old Campy
sidepulls)
Angus
On Dec 24, 11:11 am, Michael_S wrote:
> with the front end clearance tire clearance issues on my Ram I'm
> seriously considering having canti studs added. I was going to repaint
> anyway this winter so
with the front end clearance tire clearance issues on my Ram I'm
seriously considering having canti studs added. I was going to repaint
anyway this winter so it would be a low cost addition. It wouldn't be
the 1st since I've seen one on Jim's Cyclofiend site. It woulds also
allow for fenders with
On Dec 23, 10:50 pm, rob markwardt wrote:
> I always tell my 7th grade students...focus on yourself, not what
> others are doing.
Love it! I'm a social worker and am often reminded of something my
graduate internship supervisor said to me--"Don't argue with crazy
people, you'll lose every time."
The google tells the tale:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_tie
Inventor is said to Thomas & Betts - seems to be a corporate creation.
-Jimd
On Dec 23, 2010, at 10:04 PM, grant wrote:
I hope the inventor of the zip-tie didn't die broke.
Beth
THIS---forget about the pro-Riv context or any
It surprises me too that this group is so divided on zip-ties.
Rivendell have always seemed to promote zip-ties and such things as
perfectly apt for use on their bikes. It seems they focus more on
pragmatism and function in bikes than anything else. Yes, GP likes
ornate lugs and cream-colored
Grant -- thanks for looking out for me. If this ever gets in print
I'll be in touch about your finder's fee. ..::wink::.. --Beth
On Dec 23, 10:04 pm, grant wrote:
> I hope the inventor of the zip-tie didn't die broke.
>
> Beth
>
> THIS---forget about the pro-Riv context or any associations---TH
On Dec 23, 5:02 pm, Mike wrote:
"Grant once made a comment about his bikes being like him, slightly
disheveled. I like that. I'm certainly disheveled."
Yeah, so I am; but I bet neither of you ever used your niece's
tangerine gloss nail polish to touch up a scrape on your
Rivendell...::grin::.
...and not in anyone of those situations listed below, will you find a Ty-Wrap
used to secure metal to metal.
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On Dec 24, 2010, at 7:28 AM, Angus wrote:
>
> http://www-public.tnb.com/ps/pubint/index.cgi?a=heritage
>
> From the Thomas & Betts web site:
>
> "In 1958, Thomas &
http://www-public.tnb.com/ps/pubint/index.cgi?a=heritage
>From the Thomas & Betts web site:
"In 1958, Thomas & Betts secured a place in engineering history when
it developed the Ty-Rap® cable tie to facilitate assembling wire
harnesses in airplanes. In the first month, sales were $350. Today,
Th
Well said Patrick and may I add-every person reading this is a good corporate
citizen.
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On Dec 24, 2010, at 12:43 AM, JimD wrote:
> Well, once you get your mind right zip ties just might be the preferred
> solution in many
> applications. Nuts, screws, and washers are so yest
I love it!
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On Dec 24, 2010, at 1:50 AM, rob markwardt wrote:
> I always tell my 7th grade students...focus on yourself, not what
> others are doing.
>
> On Dec 23, 10:34 pm, Mike wrote:
>> On Dec 23, 9:15 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
>>
>>> I am with Robert here in his depreca
I loved my Romulus (now my brother's), and would covet a canti version
to set up for cyclocross...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/4721085985/in/set-72157624325655568/
Esteban
San Diego, Calif.
On Dec 23, 4:24 pm, Michael_S wrote:
> looks very nice Andrew. The black goes nice with tha
Small hose clamps lined with leather. 3 of them. No kidding. Pix
tomorrow. Wald medium on a Nitto M-12. Works great.
Yours,
Thomas Lynn Skean
On Dec 23, 8:56 pm, Ray Shine wrote:
> Wow! I've always used zipties for fendres and baskets. I'm curious how one
> efficiently mounts a basket to a fron
Michael,
You're on the right track. I have the 26 x 2.0 Extremes, and was
pleasantly surprised how nice they are on pavement. They are a
tremendous mixed-terrain tire. Duremes and Supremes would also work
for commuting duty, but sounds like the Extremes are what you want for
an all-rounder. Not to
Yup, I agree with everybody. I love, and prefer elegant AND reliable
solutions. Zip ties are a hack - but I'm okay with that in some
situations.
Wondering if the OP, JimD, was talking specifically about the
Sackville flaps. See - they are designed to be mounted with zip ties.
I like some things ab
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