Not claim, Steve, but hyperbole. Was being cynical. With the amount of
fat bikes on the road these days, my own perception of wide tires has
changed. I now consider 26x50mm Kojaks medium narrow, and tires like 37mm
positively skinny.
See you folks around and will stop bothering the group.
Eric
Very interesting article; I love reading this kind of thing. I knew
they rode in sandals and used friction shifters back then, but was not
aware they were already using twine to haft arrowheads to shafts.
Fascinating stuff.
On Tuesday, August 7, 2012 11:26:56 PM UTC-4, glenn@gmail.c
Wow that has a looong wheelbase which would be handy given the condition of
some of our roads these days. Long wheelbase, wide tires,strong frame,
gears, geometry that puts the rider more upright but keeps the back wheel
farther back for better weight distribution...all good stuff. When will
Whatta waste! I woulda ate that. Is it still there?
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Subject: [RBW] Re
I know one Rodeo in 650B they would sell ;-)
On Sunday, August 5, 2012 7:04:46 PM UTC-4, ted wrote:
>
> Perhaps it could go to 650b in the smaller sizes (like on the Hillsen)
> but I fear they wouldn't sell that many. The Rodeo is targeted at club
> racer riding, and for that it sorta makes sens
> Call me lazy or incompetent but I can't find an explanation of why
> whoever coined the terms use as related to bicycles thought it was
> apt. Can anybody here explain why planing is an apt term for
> beneficial flexing of a bicycles main triangle?
Perhaps it trips off the tongue easier than
Ploughing old ground.
Tubes - thin or fat.
Tires - skinny or fat.
Inflation - high or low.
This has been debated on various fora over a span of several years, till all
that remains are beliefs, opinions,
fortified positions, and boredom.
Seems this stuff needs to get batted around periodically.
> I know one Rodeo in 650B they would sell ;-)
Yes. And see this link where Peter Weigle joined a club with his own 650B
creation and seems to have got on wonderfully.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/49353569@N00/7733141722/in/photostream
On Wednesday, August 8, 2012 9:29:58 AM UTC-5, johnb wrote
Yes, I am rather sorry I posted that link -- a lot more heat than
light in the ensuing comments. I imagined the general reaction would
be, "hmm, interesting," click on next tab.
I think it's time to give this one a rest.
On Wed, Aug 8, 2012 at 8:43 AM, jimD wrote:
> Ploughing old ground.
>
> Tub
Patrick,
The thread on the discussion seamed to take off in a different direction
than I thought it would have. After reading the post by Jan my first
thought... (notice thought .. not accusation) was WOW I thought Jan and
Grant were friends I wonder why the attack on Rivendell. The seersuck
Sorry meant for that to go to Patrick privately..
On Wednesday, August 8, 2012 10:44:57 AM UTC-5, Kelly wrote:
>
> Patrick,
>
> The thread on the discussion seamed to take off in a different direction
> than I thought it would have. After reading the post by Jan my first
> thought... (notice
This is a really cool looking frame. I don't know how I would build one up
or what role it would play for me , but I kind of want one. Maybe a long
and low single speed path racer or an upright scorcher??? Sadly, I fear my
size (small 79 PBH) would not have the diagonal tube which would be a
Ooh, I didn't think of that..I'm about your size. To me, this bike veers
slightly toward the "cruiser" aesthetic, wherein the diagatube becomes not
so much a necessity for frame stiffess as a styling element. I know that's
a tough pill to swallow for us "purists" brought up on The Right Tool For
Man, maybe I'm trying not to like it but so far this bike just has not clicked
for me. Is it a bike looking for a use case or does it fill an existing need?
Guess that's still tbd.
Looks pretty though, waiting on the colors out there though, not a fan of the
green in this case.
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Jan, It was not my intention to dis your crank. I'm sure it's very nice
> and I might even buy one when my checkbook is healthier. Nonetheless, I
> think you have almost made my point. Of course poorly made cranks fail,
> that's not what we're discussing. Lots of cheap center pull brakes w
Jan noted CNC'd cranks from the '80s and '90s, and mentioned Topline.
I can vouch for the delicacy of Topline Superlights! I broke one at
the crank-bolt hole by torquing the bolt a wee bit too much.
OTOH, the friend of my brother who, at 6'4" and 250 lb at race weight
in his 20s (later, in early m
Platrack price drop. $100 shipped in CONUS.
On Tuesday, August 7, 2012 6:45:45 PM UTC-5, Eric wrote:
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> Slickersack is SOLD.
>
> Platrack remains.
>
> Thanks!
>
>
> On Aug 6, 8:33 pm, Eric wrote:
> > For sale... (1) Nitto Platrack for sale. Struts are uncut & mounting
> > hardwear is inclu
On Wed, 2012-08-08 at 14:47 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Jan noted CNC'd cranks from the '80s and '90s, and mentioned Topline.
> I can vouch for the delicacy of Topline Superlights! I broke one at
> the crank-bolt hole by torquing the bolt a wee bit too much.
>
> OTOH, the friend of my brother wh
It's a hilly 40-mile commute from my home in El Cerrito to my offic in
South Hayward. I deliberately take the long way through the hills
(Grizzly-Skyline-Redwood Road) to get more exercise, avoid more cars and
enjoy the scenery. It was a stunningly beautiful morning. My A. Homer
Hilsen rode
Me too :) I love taking the long way round to work (15 miles vs 8) these
days. It helps that less folks are on the trail in the longer section I'm
taking.
Brian (alternating on the AHH and Hunqa these days)
Seattle, WA
On Wed, Aug 8, 2012 at 2:19 PM, William wrote:
> It's a hilly 40-mile comm
Hardly epic, but I did ride 14.37 miles to the PO today; direct route
is about 3 miles; both figures rt. 2003 Curt.
On Wed, Aug 8, 2012 at 3:56 PM, Brian Hanson wrote:
> Me too :) I love taking the long way round to work (15 miles vs 8) these
> days. It helps that less folks are on the trail in
Grant posted some pics of the latest version of Mark's hub area rack. It
looks nice and will fit bikes with mid fork rack mounts.It has tab welded
on the front corner that looks like it could attach to the front holes on
the Mark's rack or a Mini Campee rack with a Nitto brace rod for more
sti
>
> Nice looking bike! Looks like it will be fun to build up, too.
> Maybe it's an "A. Betty Bombapiller".
> What is the exact name of those tires, if you please? What is the tire
> width listed on the sidewalls? They look really nice. Treads look cool,
> too.
>
>
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>
> I got a really mini pump off of my "race" bike for now. It is on the seat
> tube with the bottle holder.
>
I think I'll stick with the mini pump for now.
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I agree with Jim's comments. My daily rider is lugged early 80's True True
Temper frame with a modern drive 9 speed drive train (with the exception of
Silver dt shifters) and brakes. I love it dearly, at least in part because
I resurrected the frame from the waste bin, but also because my old T
I weighed mine without pedals and bartape ('cuz it wasn't on at the time).
Nothing but frame and components - no add-ons whatsoever (not even a
kickstand). Don't start throwing rotten vegetables at me yet.
I do agree that weight doesn't matter that much, especially after the
add-ons. And *especi
I really want to ride mine this winter, but don't want it to get damaged by
road salts.
Any ideas? How do you keep it safe from salt?
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William,
I couldn't agree more. I Love riding my Sam or Homer along the river
early in the morning. I stop a lot and watch the deer play in the
fields, and enjoy the fact that I am lucky enough to own such fine
bikes. I go a lot slower than i used to when I owned carbon, but now i
always look forwa
The damage from salt and such isn't an issue until the temperature starts
to rise a bit above zero F. Where do you ride at? When in doubt, a simple
rinse of the bike with not-very-high-presure water will keep her from
rusting on you. You might also give the bike a protective pre-season coat
of car
Some years ago, before I retired, a local radio station interviewed me as
part of a public service effort to promote bike commuting. When they asked
why I did it, I said because I really enjoy it. They prompted me about
loosing weight, about heart health, about saving gas. When I kept saying
I am even more excited to see the SackVille Bag to accompany this Beaut.
Dustin G
Walnut Creek Ca
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Well all you Northwest people missed out on a good ride. "Tanager" the
Hillborne got blogged again -
http://bikehugger.com/post/view/a-day-with-the-courage-classic-2012
On Sunday, July 22, 2012 1:11:42 AM UTC-7, Benedikt wrote:
>
> Anyone riding in the Courage Classic?
>
>
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I'm with you , Minh. Stick shift should be '40s vintage stick (AKA
suicide) shift. JMO. Steve
On Wednesday, August 8, 2012 3:33:49 PM UTC-4, Minh wrote:
>
> Man, maybe I'm trying not to like it but so far this bike just has not
> clicked for me. Is it a bike looking for a use case or does it
I choose not to. However, there is someone in St. Paul, MN who I've
regularly seen on an AHH. Also, a co-worker has a Protovelo (Bleriot) that
she uses for commuting. It's been converted to semi-horizontal dropouts
and has a 5 speed i.g. hub.
Personally, I use either my Surly LHT or a Surly Cro
I had a chance to ride the Bosco Rubbe labeled bike at RBWHQ.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rasterdogs/6900304841/in/photostream/lightbox/
Like every Riv I've ridden it put a smile on my face.
It rides lushly plush, as un-racerish a ride as I can image.
Makes the ride of a Schwinn Newsboy seem li
On Wed, 2012-08-08 at 17:11 -0700, jimD wrote:
> I had a chance to ride the Bosco Rubbe labeled bike at RBWHQ.
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/rasterdogs/6900304841/in/photostream/lightbox/
>
> Like every Riv I've ridden it put a smile on my face.
> It rides lushly plush, as un-racerish a ride as
Call Riv, they might know.
-JimD
On Aug 8, 2012, at 5:18 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Wed, 2012-08-08 at 17:11 -0700, jimD wrote:
>> I had a chance to ride the Bosco Rubbe labeled bike at RBWHQ.
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/rasterdogs/6900304841/in/photostream/lightbox/
>>
>> Like every Ri
As far as I can tell, there is no reason. My recollection from the Blug is
that the frame was originally going to have a seattube angle incompatible
with front derailers, but it didn't end up that way. The bicycle as shipped
doesn't have one because no one spec'd it.
Joe "stick shift" Bernard
Great story.
I commute pretty regularly. I do it for the same reason you do, it really is
fun.
If circumstances cause me to drive to work several days in a row I start to
realize that riding the bike isn't
real 'convenient'. Driving is 'convenient' and a real drag.
So there's a bit of a catch
Correction: "temperature starts to rise a bit above zero F. . . " should
read "much above freezing (32 degrees F) . . " and, yes, I ride my atlantis
in the winter. . .
Chers!
lyle
On 8 August 2012 19:07, Lyle Bogart wrote:
> The damage from salt and such isn't an issue until the temperature st
Hell yes. It gets regular TLC (Atlantis). It's been frame-savered
though, and I use it s a chain lube also.
On Wed, Aug 8, 2012 at 11:12 AM, lungimsam wrote:
> I really want to ride mine this winter, but don't want it to get damaged by
> road salts.
> Any ideas? How do you keep it safe from sal
Michael-
I guess "Local Man Does Something Because He Enjoys It" just isn't considered
news! :)
Pete in CT
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I might just have to drag the green Hillborne out next year. The STP was
enough for me to get knackered, so I guess I'll have to get a little more
stamina over the next 12 months.
On Wednesday, August 8, 2012 4:50:01 PM UTC-7, Benedikt wrote:
>
> Well all you Northwest people missed out on a go
I ride my beater bike in the winter and most of the rest of the year as well.
Of course my friend called my Quickbeam the most expensive beater bike he has
ever seen.
Larry Powers
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2012 08:12:32 -0700
From:
Did any tall folks order one of these? Would love to see if a 65cm+
version would have the same stretched-out look.
--Andy
On Tuesday, August 7, 2012 10:11:53 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote:
>
> Is here, but no time to assemble. But here's a pic...
>
> No name, no decals. We can call it whatever we
I found that getting past the first month is the hard part. This got me up to
3-4 days of commuting per week. After that, I started to dread the days I had
to drive.
Brian ( currently nursing a sore hamstring and hating the motorcycle commute)
Seattle
On Aug 8, 2012, at 6:05 PM, jimD wrote:
On Aug 8, 8:44 am, Kelly wrote:
> After reading the post by Jan my first
> thought... (notice thought .. not accusation) was WOW I thought Jan and
> Grant were friends I wonder why the attack on Rivendell. The seersucker
> double top tube thing and oversized tubing wasn't whatever and rivendell
No real objection, though for me that word (so far) conveys no suggestion
of what I think it is being defined to mean (except of course for recently
learning that this is another definition). As a result I find it unhelpful
or even slightly confusing. As best I can tell the fact that JH uses it
Thanks, William. So nice to see the simple joy of riding expressed.
My rides aren't usually that long, but I enjoy every one.
Joe
On Aug 8, 11:11 pm, Stonehog wrote:
> I found that getting past the first month is the hard part. This got me up to
> 3-4 days of commuting per week. After that, I
Actually, I think that in Grant's world a "stick shift" would be an actual
stick. Perhaps an Alder branch with the bark still on.
--Eric N
On Aug 8, 2012, at 5:03 PM, islaysteve wrote:
> I'm with you , Minh. Stick shift should be '40s vintage stick (AKA suicide)
> shift. JMO. Steve
>
>
>
Last Sat it was over 100 degrees here in Portland. I was working all day
with a fair amount of the day spent in my windowless office. Normally my
commute is about 4 miles and I do it in my work clothes. I knew it was
gonna be hot so I packed shorts and a t-shirt and rode home through Forest
Pa
And I expect you are right. Sadly at least one of us (me) somehow
managed to remain ignorant of of some of it up to now.
I had hoped for a more cogent explication of the rational and evidence
for at least one of the positions. I now fear I will have to either
buy back issues of BQ or remain uninfor
Anybody on-list become a new Legolas owner? Up one minute, gone the next...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGOLAS-CYCLECROSS-TOURING-STEEL-FRAME-EQUIPED-W-PAUL-CHRIS-KING-THOMSON-/140819804867?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item20c983b2c3
=- Joe Bunik
Walnut Creek, CA
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Well I ride my bikes in winter and had no issues. Fenders keep most the gunk
off. Wheels collected the vast majority of dirt so I would wipe down the
wheels around the nipples once in awhile.
Now put those winter photos, after all these 100'plus degree days we need
cooling off :)
AHH
http:/
damn! my size and in my town, someone probably offered him big $$ right
away.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
On Wednesday, August 8, 2012 9:01:21 PM UTC-7, jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Anybody on-list become a new Legolas owner? Up one minute, gone the
> next...
>
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGOLAS-CYC
Such a sleeper listing too Ha, cyclecrass!
On 8/8/12, Michael_S wrote:
> damn! my size and in my town, someone probably offered him big $$ right
> away.
>
> ~mike
> Carlsbad Ca.
>
> On Wednesday, August 8, 2012 9:01:21 PM UTC-7, jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> Anybody on-list become a new Leg
I think that's my new punk band, btw.
=- Joe Bunik
deep in the heart of Rivendell county
On 8/8/12, Joe Bunik wrote:
> Such a sleeper listing too Ha, cyclecrass!
>
> On 8/8/12, Michael_S wrote:
>> damn! my size and in my town, someone probably offered him big $$ right
>> away.
>>
>> ~mike
You gotta' be quick on these things!
On Wed, Aug 8, 2012 at 9:31 PM, Michael_S wrote:
> damn! my size and in my town, someone probably offered him big $$ right
> away.
>
> ~mike
> Carlsbad Ca.
>
>
> On Wednesday, August 8, 2012 9:01:21 PM UTC-7, jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> Anybody on-list be
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