HI there,
I ride a 58 Hunqapillar. My pbh is 89.5. The bike shows a good deal of both
seatpost and stem. It fits me well but sometimes I wish I had picked the
62.
Here are some pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/sets/72157629178679321/
The ride is formidable and you'll love whatever
Sounds like a great time. --Andy
On Tuesday, October 2, 2012 10:42:54 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
I'm lying on the floor of a hotel in my sleeping bag trying to sleep at
1am, AFTER three hours of driving. But I can't. To nervous/excited/scared
about the ride for tomorrow. I don't usually
Really dig the fall colors and reflection shots. Reminds me that it's
almost time to get the down comforter out of the closet. Thanks for
sharing.
On Monday, October 1, 2012 12:45:40 PM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
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No Rivs on the ride, as it happened, but I think the
I've been happily riding a set of 700 x 32 Marathon Plus with Smartguard
since February on my commuter. I needed a set of tires ASAP and these were
on the hook at an LBS.
They were a bit stiff going on my Mavic rims which I attribute to the
buttressed side walls and the pocket of Smartguard
On Tuesday, October 2, 2012 6:51:23 PM UTC-4, Manuel Acosta wrote:
Route sheet proves that it was fun. Sometimes.
I explored a lot of that route during a trip to Calistoga earlier this
year, mostly based on recommendations from the folks at Velo Vino (Clif
Family winery). Some great
Nicely done Mr. Fiend!
Once a again a tip of my web hat to the fine job you do keeping this a great
forum.
-JimD
On Oct 2, 2012, at 10:26 PM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
that if we feel the urge to have a helmet discussion, it needs to be a
new one.
A new discussion.
A new way of
I just read up on the Somas on the Riv page and these are the same
basically as the older Panaracer Urban express tires. I rode these in 32mm
for years and they never flatted on me. Tread wear was less than a Marathon
however. The Soma is described as a road tire by Grant. You can't beat a
Here's a few quick pics of my 58 hunq with the seat set at about 81cm. My
PBH is 91.5. Lots of clearance for trails, probably could have gotten a 62
if it were mostly for roads.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75063912@N08/8050453011/in/set-72157631682727438/lightbox/
On Sunday, September 30,
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I consider it a public service announcement. That calendar looks like a
poor man's coffee table book.
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 8:39 AM, Jan Heine hein...@earthlink.net wrote:
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Not trying to drag this off topic, but has anybody tried the Panaracer
Ribmos? - they look fast. I get high miles on plain old Paselas, but ride
them only on pavement and have a second matching wheel set with cross tires
for when I plan to leave the road.
On Tuesday, October 2, 2012 4:52:15
I think the Xpress is like the Panaracer Pasela tourguard, and the B-line
is like the Pasela. I got a thorn flat after riding the Xpress for 3 miles.
On the other hand I got no flats on the Pari-Moto in over 600 miles, so a
lot of it is luck. I would hate to flat to work, so my commute tires would
Indeed, very nicely done! It is a curious thing that this topic can be so
volatile. . . and it is a wonderful thing that the discussion did remain as
civil as it did.
Thanks for all you do keeping the list going, Jim!
Cheers!
lyle
On 3 October 2012 01:26, Cyclofiend Jim
so, changing topics, how's about a cyclofiend web page update? Seems like
the last current classic update was in Feb. Then we can all civilly debate
paint schemes, (Should HELMETS be painted to match your frame?) lugs vs
welded, etc... :)
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 10:02 AM, Lyle Bogart
Thanks for all of your input!
On Monday, October 1, 2012 4:04:15 PM UTC-7, Jared Volpe wrote:
Looking for recommendations for some East Bay Riv Friendly Bike Shops.
Thanks!
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Amen. Really appreciate your efforts, Cyclofiend Jim!
-jeremy
On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 6:30:57 AM UTC-7, JimD wrote:
Nicely done Mr. Fiend!
Once a again a tip of my web hat to the fine job you do keeping this a
great forum.
-JimD
On Oct 2, 2012, at 10:26 PM, Cyclofiend Jim
Stick to the lugged vs. CF helmet debate, pls. TIG'd option???
=- Joe Bunik
Walnut Creek, CA
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Discussing this topic in a different way is a puzzle, isn't it? On my
(helmet-free) ride to work today, I thought of an article I read several years
ago, about brain scientists identifying brain structure differences between
political conservatives and political liberals. Finally an explanation
On Wed, 2012-10-03 at 09:56 -0700, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
Discussing this topic in a different way is a puzzle, isn't it? On my
(helmet-free) ride to work today, I thought of an article I read
several years ago, about brain scientists identifying brain structure
differences
Now, Steve, I assume you're being humorous, but I can't say for sure
because I've learned over the years that you and I most likely have very
different personalities (based only on the limiting medium of this
discussion forum). I bet we have different brain structure, even if similar
I suggest we leave sociobiology out of this discussion.
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 11:44 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
thill@gmail.com wrote:
Now, Steve, I assume you're being humorous, but I can't say for sure
because I've learned over the years that you and I most likely have very
I am thinking I will try the Marathons. If they are too heavy I can always
just use it for commuting. They should be great for that.
I just hesitate to buy the Panaracers, because if I get splits around the
skinwalls like I have with the Swiftys, I am going to tear my hair out.
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I think the other thread was safer - at least for those wearing helmets
On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 8:30:57 AM UTC-5, JimD wrote:
Nicely done Mr. Fiend!
Once a again a tip of my web hat to the fine job you do keeping this a
great forum.
-JimD
On Oct 2, 2012, at 10:26 PM, Cyclofiend
Just so everyone is clear, I never said, or meant to suggest, directly or
indirectly, that your political leanings are inextricably tied to your
helmet attitude. The point was that there may be biological reasons why we
find agreement difficult, or impossible. In that case, convincing arguments
Jim,
First off, thanks for everything you do to maintain a really great forum. And thanks for all the many smart contributions from members. As a follow up to what Jim wrote about the helmet conversation, I'd like to offer the following suggestion.
Going back to when theforum began after
Made an impulse buy so this has gotta go ASAP!
57cm Bleriot F/F/HS
Paint is very good. Normal use scrapes on dropouts and drive side chain stay.
Small, hardly noticeable ding in top tube. Can't get it to show up on camera!
Tange headset
Truvativ 113mm bb, sealed bearing. Almost 0 miles.
I meant sociobiology as a theory -- it has come under much criticism
recently and, intrinsically, doesn't make sense anyway, just as any other
reductionist theory of knowing. I don't mean to pick a fight at all; I just
feel obliged to say that sociobiology is not a good tool by which to
analyze
How about we just let the old thread, this thread, and any future threads
on helmets die? It seems that this thread brought everything the topic back
up again under the guise about talking about the discussion of helmets.
just saying
Stephen
On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 3:42:48 PM UTC-7,
Your order has shipped. Those are four of my favorite words. Apparently I
agreed to 2-Day Air shipping of a brand new 62cm Hunqapillar. The air
shipping is a bit overboard when you live in Hawaii because, quite frankly,
it all comes by air anyway. But as I ordered the bike back in May I think
I'll
Jim -
Thanks for bringing topic #3 up, as it's been on my mind consistently, but
sharing it has been delayed repeatedly. (For some reason, my schedule for
getting a State of the List Report to the List has been similar to GP's
for publishing a Reader of late...) Anyway, back when we had
Title pretty much sums it up. This 52cm Saluki is still in its original
shipping carton. Its from the very first run of Salukis. The head badges
were shipped separately later because Rivendell didn't have them until
after the bikes ready. Because the head tube on the smaller bikes was
shorter,
I was sitting in my office talking to a co-worker when someone stopped in
my doorway and asked what kind of bike is that, in reference to the
Hunqapillar that is my desktop wallpaper. I told him what kind of bike it
is and where it came from. He seemed interested so we started talking and
I
I dig it!!! Thanks for letting me know about this.
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Not to hijack this thread, but i want to put a plug in for a cheap
alternative, which is the Michelin City that come with their version of
Smart Guard. I have over 10k mi. on two sets, one 700x35 and the other
26x1.85, with zero flats. Prior to using them I had some standard
Performance Slicks
All suggestions are welcome.
That's a pretty tire. And great price. Looks like a Fox face on the
tread. Looks like available in 700, or 26. But no 650b.
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Jim E:
Thanks for all your work on this group. We do need to be reminded
from time to time what's relevant and actually topical. Fortunately
we have enough technical stuff to absorb most of our non-riding
energy.
It's fall, daylights getting shorter, bikes need overhauling, new
parts, racks,
Jim:
I read this thought helmets politics in ONE post; what is he
thinking? He'll be banned for life from this list!
But then it hit me: that sly sense of humor slithering down the
stairway.
dougP
On Oct 3, 9:56 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com
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Discussing this
One more Seattle commuter here. We probably all met on that Seattle New
Years Riv ride a few years back. I use mine for everything. Fun rides,
commuting, errands and the occasional tour. Always the same set up.
-Brian
On Sunday, September 23, 2012 9:34:58 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:
I have
Thanks for sharing, it looks like a great place to visit w a bicycle.
michael
On Monday, October 1, 2012 1:10:33 AM UTC-4, Seth Vidal wrote:
Hi,
I had turned off the list while I was on vacation but I had a great
time on vacation in japan. Alas I didn't get take any of my bikes with
me
Still in box ?!?!?!?! Someone is gonna be very happy!!!
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Great! A Hunq would complement my QB nicely too some day. Big Apples in 50
are a very nice tire for something like a Hunq.
happy trails
jim m
wc ca
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 4:28 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.comwrote:
Your order has shipped. Those are four of my favorite words.
Various pix: http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/justinaugust/sets/72157624548021380/
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Found that one of my photos got linked into this.
http://gooutside.uol.com.br/1782
Don't know how I should feel about one of my photos being used without my
permission. I wish they would have asked or at least picked a better
picture.
But I digress. The youtube clip they had at the bottom
I've received several offlist replies, all of which seemingly presumed
something about my personal politics. I must've been sly indeed since none of
them agreed with each other!
In politics as well as helmet wars, the other side consistently has it totally
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I have used the Ribmos also (700x32mm) and for me they are a tough tire but
seem slower although I will say that I had to pump them to 90 psi because
of my weight. For a lighter rider dropping the pressure may help the
comfort and speed.but for me they were buzzy due to the pressure but
I have the Marathon Supremes and I love them. Never have had a problem
with them. I've been about 4800 miles and they're good. I've had slow
tires on a different bike, but these aren't slow. You'll love them. I'll
buy another set when these wear out.
On Tuesday, October 2, 2012 5:52:15 PM
I get that all the time on my Betty Foy that's a little over a year old.
Ok, she does have almost 5000 miles on her and some beausage but most
people are referring to the style not the condition. I don't mind because
I don't want anyone to think about stealing her and I like that it's not as
I just wanted to share this group with y'all. I hope it's ok to share this
on this forum.
From the website :
http://longroadhomeproject.com/
This summer, five U.S. veterans will bicycle across our great nation to
heal their
Pam, thanks for sharing this. . . it is important!
Cheers!
lyle
On 3 October 2012 22:00, pam pamelamurra...@gmail.com wrote:
I just wanted to share this group with y'all. I hope it's ok to share
this on this forum.
From the website :
I commuted on an Atlantis from 2004 until 2006. Then I lived close enough to
walk to work for a few years. Now I'm back to bike commuting, about 5 miles
each way, 5 days a week. I ride a variety of bikes, none of which are Rivs, but
all of which are modeled on principles I learned from
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