OCD takes many forms, but I'm with you and DougP. I certainly hope not.
I like the weathered look, but one of the attractions of a used piece of
good gear is that it's significantly cheaper than a mint version. The idea
of 'brassing' a Leica makes me kind of angry.
Really good question for
The few one-piece cranks I've experienced were pretty reliable, which isn't
surprising, since there aren't very many pieces involved. If it bugs you,
you can get a $15(?) kit to put a square-taper BB into an American BB
shell.
Philip
www.biketinker.com
On Friday, September 21, 2012 8:08:38
Those bikes look pretty fine. If I were making bikes, they'd look a lot
like the Linus bikes.
Philip
www.biketinker.com
On Friday, September 21, 2012 7:37:30 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
THANKS Pete! Linus looks to be filling quite a niche. I'm wishing them the
best!
On Fri, Sep
This is like pre-faded jeans, but for bikes.I loathe the idea myself
and hope it dies before it can be born.The whole point of wear and tear
on a well-loved bike is that it tells stories. A daily lock-up at the
same spot in the same bike rack, or a scratch you got while heaving
I've had mine apart when one of them failed after many miles.They
ratchet in one direction, using a spring and pawl on a toothed 'cog', and
slide with friction in the other direction, like a normal friction shifter
(whereas a ratcheting wrench does not slide).On my old silvers that
P.S. In other words, the toothed cog is frictioned by the tightness of the
mount screw, whereas the lever body is free-floating, and hence easy to
move, but only in one direction- when the pawl is not engaged/pushing the
cog.
On Saturday, September 22, 2012 6:08:57 AM UTC-4, Matt Beebe
Thanks Matt:
That makes sense. It must be that the ratchet engages against the
direction most likely to slip.
I appreciate your time.
Jay
On Saturday, September 22, 2012 6:12:38 AM UTC-4, Matt Beebe wrote:
P.S. In other words, the toothed cog is frictioned by the tightness of
the mount
Apparently they are being sold, I saw one in the wild last weekend:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/7994456584/in/photostream
On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 12:36 AM, Philip Williamson
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Those bikes look pretty fine. If I were making bikes, they'd look a
I agree that the Ashtabula crank is an excellent design, even if usually
rather crudely executed. They certainly served Schwinn well in its lower
models. Frankly, I think they are ideal for children -- cheap, sturdy, very
large bearing area, easy to work on if they need fixing. I do sometimes
Well put, and Philip's snipe put it just right.
This is all conjecture, right? No one at Riv has spoken of such a
faux-beausaged line? Please? It is a sign of pure marketing and I remember
what Grant said long ago, We are product driven, not market driven.
On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 3:57 AM, Matt
Kinda sad that I missed out on what I believe was the Golden Years of
Rivendell products. Not saying that their products aren't Golden now. It's
just that I always end up finding Rivendell products on ebay that were sold
years before I even found the website. With that these are things I wish
I wish they still sold Rambouillets.
Also Silver Brakes.
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Their original line of relatively inexpensive, relatively crude saddlebags
-- perhaps there was only one, just a little larger tho' a different shape
than the Banana Bag. I don't even know the name. I had one but gave it to
my brother, alas. No leather: the thing was tied up with canvas straps and
Noone at Riv said anything about this (that I know of).
I am just tossing the notion out there for discussion.
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By talked about, I mean I haven't read/heard/seen/caught wind
of/intercepted carrier pidgeon, etc.
I am just tossing this idea out there for fun discussion.
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I'd also love a Riv wool jersey. Maybe it's racer-like, but I like keeping
my valuables/ID on my body and the back jersey pocket is much better than
pants pockets.
I missed getting the headbadge fridge magnets. I think they might make a
comeback at some point...
Toshi
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Yep, the strut is welded in place. The stem has to come off with the bars.
Marc
On Friday, September 21, 2012 7:40:48 PM UTC-4, Rex Kerr wrote:
The strut looks permanent... how would you remove them from the stem clamp?
On Sat, Sep 15, 2012 at 9:04 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/duty_calls.png
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Bullmoose bars!
David
Charlotte, NC
On Saturday, September 22, 2012 10:27:43 AM UTC-4, Manuel Acosta wrote:
Kinda sad that I missed out on what I believe was the Golden Years of
Rivendell products. Not saying that their products aren't Golden now. It's
just that I always end up finding
The Rain Pants. I wish I had picked them up. I was always like I am not
sure about the orange.
After having spent a ton of time riding in the rain, orange is PERFECT.
Deep regret on not picking them up.
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If anyone has experience riding the Hunquapillar off road with 60s, AND
riding a fatbike (Pugsley in particular) I've got questions for you that I
don't want to clutter up the list with. Si placet?
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Many things Nitto (including Pearl stems in most all sizes) are readily
available from Ben's / Milwaukee cycles. Their pricing seems similar to RBW
where there is overlap, and all my dealings with them have been great. When
I can get what I want from RBW I usually do. But for things they don't
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/bik/3274669619.html
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ps- I don't know the person fixed on selling this one. Just thought I would
af-fix it to the forum in case anyone is fixated on looking into buying one
and maybe fixing it up.
On Saturday, September 22, 2012 1:22:02 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
QuickBeams!
My Nitto race cages all came from RBW.
Though I certainly understand why both are no longer carried.
Very glad that front racks, Wald baskets, and ShopSacks are still carried.
- Andrew, Berkeley
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I knew this would happen. I've long term/temporarily relocated to
Connecticut, 2-3 years, and I come back to KC every three weeks or so.
Therefore, since most of my time is in CT, I took the AHH and the new Hunqa
with me. So, I get home this weekend and have only the Cannondale, too
small , go
You tested it. Couldn't do it. Must be hard. I will take your experience as
a data point, no more.
On a built bike, for me, dozens of times, gravity made it easier. The
derailleur and chain were not a factor.
Philip Don't I have a bike to ride? Williamson
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On Friday,
A LHT is a fine bike, but it's not a Roadeo-ish bike. The LHT is very
like an Atlantis. Do you want a more road-y bike like the Roadeo, or a
more all-purpose bike like the Atlantis?
On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 11:20 AM, Tim tim.ki...@yahoo.com wrote:
I knew this would happen. I've long
I started out with an LHT but traded up to a Sam Hillborne 2-3 years ago.
I'm not sure what size Riv you ride now but I'd bet Surly has a comparable
size (I had a 56cm LHT and currently have a 56cm Sam). I am really pleased
with the quality of Surly bikes. I've had a Cross Check, Steamroller,
My opinion: The LHT is the best heavy-duty touring/all-rounder bike made,
at any price. Others are prettier, or have fancier parts, but the LHT hits
all the function targets as well as anything, and with solid parts that are
relatively easy to replace or service on the road. You shouldn't feel
NIce set of alloy mustache bars that came as original equipment on a Dahon
bike. 25.4 clamp diameter (same as most Nitto stems), 52cm c-c width. Very
little use. Bright pebbled finish.
$40 shipped in the CONUS.
Tried my best to like these bars, but as my recent appeal for help setting them
up
In what town in our fair state have you settled?
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On Sep 22, 2012, at 2:20 PM, Tim tim.ki...@yahoo.com wrote:
I knew this would happen. I've long term/temporarily relocated to
Connecticut, 2-3 years, and I come back to KC every three weeks or so.
Therefore, since most of
On Sat, 2012-09-22 at 12:46 -0700, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
My opinion: The LHT is the best heavy-duty touring/all-rounder bike
made, at any price. Others are prettier, or have fancier parts, but
the LHT hits all the function targets as well as anything, and with
solid parts that
I think the answer to Why? lies in where you like the bars, relative to
the seat, and the size of your upper body. For example. Riv sizing chart
puts me between a 62 a 64 and the common wisdom says buy a 64. But I
like my bars about 2 cm below the seat, so I am just about perfect on the
Hi,
Anyone know how big a tire will fit a 58 Rambouillet? I would like to put a
nice comfy cross tire on for mixed surface loops.
Thanks,
Tim
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On Sat, 2012-09-22 at 15:12 -0600, Me wrote:
Hi,
Anyone know how big a tire will fit a 58 Rambouillet? I would like to put a
nice comfy cross tire on for mixed surface loops.
With or without fenders?
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On Sat, 2012-09-22 at 15:12 -0600, Me wrote:
Hi,
Anyone know how big a tire will fit a 58 Rambouillet? I would like to put a
nice comfy cross tire on for mixed surface loops.
http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/geometry.html#rambouillet
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Thanks Adam! Perfect. Just placed an order.
On Tuesday, September 18, 2012 8:31:24 PM UTC-7, Adam wrote:
http://www.bicyclebolts.com/collections/bicycle_bolts
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People like the Cross Check too - and now they've come out (or are coming
out with) with a Single Speed version. The SS is the same frame, just
specc'd complete as a single speed.
On Saturday, September 22, 2012 12:20:12 PM UTC-6, Tim wrote:
I knew this would happen. I've long
Nicely done! I need to give this a try.
Rob in Seattle
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It takes a 38mm tire without fenders or a 35 mm tire with. That per the
original Ram ad pages. I printed them out when I bought my bike.
Jim's chart also shows the max tire size for the 26 Rams as 1.3. I can
tell you that mine rides great with Pasela 1.5 tires all day, every day.
On Sat, Sep 22,
It's after Labor Day...back-to-school routine is starting to get
settled...weather still looking pretty decent... Anyone still thinking
about a S24O to Fay Bainbridge con bambino (in my case) or otherwise? I am.
Hope to wrap up a current project deadline and be available by next weekend
(Sept
On Sat, 2012-09-22 at 17:03 -0500, Bruce Herbitter wrote:
It takes a 38mm tire without fenders or a 35 mm tire with. That per
the original Ram ad pages. I printed them out when I bought my bike.
I think 35mm with fenders is more than a little optimistic. Mine was a
60 cm. I found I could
I ride 35mm tires with fenders on my Rambouillet. No issues.
David
Charlotte, NC
On Saturday, September 22, 2012 6:20:33 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On Sat, 2012-09-22 at 17:03 -0500, Bruce Herbitter wrote:
It takes a 38mm tire without fenders or a 35 mm tire with. That per
the
The sear sucker shorts!
GeorgeS
On Saturday, September 22, 2012 12:50:17 PM UTC-5, BSWP wrote:
QuickBeams!
My Nitto race cages all came from RBW.
Though I certainly understand why both are no longer carried.
Very glad that front racks, Wald baskets, and ShopSacks are still carried.
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Thought I'd bump this once and add photo links before it heads to ebay.
Thanks, Dan
http://s737.photobucket.com/albums/xx20/pjssully/?action=viewcurrent=IMG_3391_zps20db3bd3.jpg
http://s737.photobucket.com/albums/xx20/pjssully/?action=viewcurrent=IMG_3398_zps531ff472.jpg
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I have no problem with 35mm tires fenders on my 58cm Ram although I ditched
the original Shimano brakes for the Tektro big mouths.
Dan
Marin
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On Sep 22, 2012, at 3:20 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
On Sat, 2012-09-22 at 17:03 -0500, Bruce Herbitter wrote:
I think there was some variation that occurred in the manufacture of each
bike. My green 58cm frame would fit a Jack Brown in the front but with only
3-4mm of clearance to the Tektro brakes. The back would easily fit a 38mm
tire. I sold it because I wanted to fit bigger tires.
~mike
Carlsbad
The Soma Double Cross is a nice bike too, Soma Fab. sells a lot of Riv type
stuff too. Or Black Mountain Cycles cross bike. Both will fit some nice
fat (45mm) tires. Both are lighter and nicer ( IMO) then the LHT for most
all purpose riding.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
Peace,
Tim
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I have a Surly Pacer, and that would be more roadish and now comes in a
complete bike--best of all, they are great candidates for a 650b
conversion. The LHT is also an excellent bike. When my friends can't spring
for a Riv, I steer them toward a Surly.
Toshi
On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 4:34 PM,
How's about a San Marcos?
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
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If you need a roadish bike that will take wider tires, consider the Road
Frame by Black Mountain Cycles. I like mine a great deal
www.blackmountaincycles.com
On Saturday, September 22, 2012 11:20:12 AM UTC-7, Tim wrote:
I knew this would happen. I've long term/temporarily relocated to
I really like my black mountain cycles road frame. He also sells a monster
cross. Very affordable.
http://www.blackmtncycles.com/
On Saturday, September 22, 2012 11:20:12 AM UTC-7, Tim wrote:
I knew this would happen. I've long term/temporarily relocated to
Connecticut, 2-3 years, and I
I would love a Jersey just to wear around, honestly. Oh and check out this
timely ebay listing
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nitto-Tubular-Tire-Cage-Folding-Tire-NOS-For-Your-Rivendell-Challenge-Rare-/120988347087?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item1c2b77aacf
On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM, GeorgeS
Uhhh, those are nice motorcycles, really. But maybe a different link? :)
On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 9:03 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
If you need a roadish bike that will take wider tires, consider the Road
Frame by Black Mountain Cycles. I like mine a great deal
I would look closely at a Soma Smoothie (or the SS ES if you want overized
tubing. Cheap and per reports a very nice ride.
Patrick Moore
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On Sep 22, 2012, at 5:45 PM, Toshi Takeuchi tto...@gmail.com wrote:
I have a Surly Pacer, and that would be more roadish and now comes in a
Steve P: all LHT steelers are the same length. This means you can get the bars
at the same height on a 56 cm as you can on a 64 cm. As you mentioned, the
exposed steerer and spacer stack is the difference. With a quill stem, you can
get the bars higher on a larger frame, which is one reason why
Originally had intended to post my Nitto Rando 177 bars but didn't get them
cleaned up in time (RBW ready). Other goodies:
All goods can be viewed at http://texluavullcyclingforsale.blogspot.com/.
*Surly Troll frame\fork 16 $300
*Salsa MotoAce BellLap 1/44cm $20
*ITM SuperItalia Pro260 1/42cm
Rode to church and back today. I started thinkingIs one of my brakes
dragging? What is going on here?
Then it dawned on me that the wind was blasting in my face on just about
every road I was on.
This week there have been alot of headwinds here in Maryland. Sure does
make it frustrating.
I have a hard time on hills with minimal commute loads. I probably have
only 4lbs on the rack.
I was thinking How do those touring riders manage?.
I can't imagine pedalling with 40lbs. on the bike.
How do you do it? You just have to take it slow and easy?
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Good article on bonding corroplast, I was thinking of doing one with no
visible outside tape, since I am an OCD person like that.
http://www.recumbents.com/mars/pages/proj/misc/coroglue.html
On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 5:51 PM, Rob robha...@gmail.com wrote:
Nicely done! I need to give this a try.
College Football, cold beer and some pretzels is how I battled bad weather
today.
On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 11:33 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Rode to church and back today. I started thinkingIs one of my brakes
dragging? What is going on here?
Then it dawned on me that the
Low gears. I did a trip this summer, with a full load, that had
something like 180,000 feet of climbing. Average of like 3000 feet a
day. And I probably had more than 40 pounds of stuff; I usually do.
Slow, steady, low gears. That's the trick. And the other trick is
mental: if you know you're
90% of hill climbing is half mental.
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What's the other half?!
On 9/22/2012 8:50 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
90% of hill climbing is half mental.
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Hey Rob, I'm still up for it! Next weekend I'll be out at Klaloch, but
weekends afterward are totally free. Let's rally the troops and make it
happen!
On Saturday, September 22, 2012 3:04:43 PM UTC-7, Rob wrote:
It's after Labor Day...back-to-school routine is starting to get
While I'm still smarting from the loss of my beloved Hillborne (long story,
things happen, ends well), I'm more than a little consoled by the addition
of a 54cm Hunqapillar in my life. It's built up from the parts from my Sam;
virtually everything moved right over, right down to the Honjos (an
I test-rode a Hunq built like this at RBW last month. It was a true
revelation. Enjoy!
On 9/22/2012 9:43 PM, Peter Morgano wrote:
Man that green is purty out in the sun, Bravo!
On Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 12:35 AM, soapscum smula...@gmail.com
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While I'm
Nice! love the idea of a Hunqapillar, but I'm between sizes (54-58)
and not sure I could do the diagonal tube of the 58. Comparison to
your Hillborne?
On Sep 23, 12:35 am, soapscum smula...@gmail.com wrote:
While I'm still smarting from the loss of my beloved Hillborne (long story,
things
get low, minimize frontal area, plan to work harder and go slower
On Sep 22, 8:33 pm, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Rode to church and back today. I started thinkingIs one of my brakes
dragging? What is going on here?
Then it dawned on me that the wind was blasting in my face on
Jim, please elaborate on how the frame measurement methods differ. The
Surly web site seems to indicate measured center to top, which I
thought was the RBW convention as well.
On Sep 22, 7:14 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com
wrote:
Steve P: all LHT steelers are the same
same here... we need a 56! And that green is beautiful too.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
On Saturday, September 22, 2012 10:11:55 PM UTC-7, rw1911 wrote:
Nice! love the idea of a Hunqapillar, but I'm between sizes (54-58)
and not sure I could do the diagonal tube of the 58. Comparison to
your
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