Kelly, thanks for the details. As a fellow large bike rider I think there
will be an AHH somewhere in my future...
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Michael,
I have a 700 Hilsen.
As a side note, don't be afraid to follow Riv sizing conventions. I'm 5'8, 30
inseam, not oddly proportioned, and I ride a 61cm. And I'm riding clipless with
my cleats shoved all the way back in the slot, so my saddle height isn't
artificially high.
Noah
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Why not get the San Marcos if you are looking for a roadie 700c bike? Save
yourself 1k to put towards a ultrega light weight build.
On Dec 20, 2012 12:53 AM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
@Esteban:
I would like a custom, but the $$ are so high for them these days.
I think I would want
Tom, the AHH is a premier bike in my opinion, it's the bike for me that put
joy back into riding.
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A friend described my Hilsen setup as the full Grant, and that's basically
true in the cockpit: Nitto Technomic Deluxe stem, Nitto Mustache handlebars, a
two-bolt Nitto seatpost, and a Rivet Cycles Pearl saddle (which is awesome, by
the way). Tektro/Silver brakes.
Wheels are 32h Chris King
Do it. I think it's the best bike ever.
On Dec 20, 2012, at 1:45 AM, Tom Harrop wrote:
Kelly, thanks for the details. As a fellow large bike rider I think there
will be an AHH somewhere in my future...
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Wow great price. Just for others I'm 6 ft tall and 32 inseam, and fit a 60cm
qb fine. Both with mustache and alba bars.
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I want this so much but am so lacking in justification. This is a great deal!
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I'm about to get some elevator shoes and buy this bike! Just kidding, but
somebody should buy it now!
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How early is too early? 8am? Where to start?
I'm putting this on the calendar. Good way to start 2013.
Esteban
On Wednesday, December 19, 2012 7:57:39 PM UTC-8, Esteban wrote:
I think I can make it for a Diablo run on New Year's -- morning? I'll
bring the Protovelo up for this one -
Boeshield and Turtle Wax are your friends. Give it a quick shakedown and
going over with a rag post-ride. Never leave it wet overnight. I've heard
of people using Teflon tape around the headset races and at the seat
post/seat tube juncture, but have never lived anywhere I'd see this in the
On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 9:11 AM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:
How early is too early? 8am? Where to start?
It was 30 degrees at 8 this morning in Walnut Creek, and 15 higher up
on Mt Diablo. I suggest starting at 10 am to give folks some time to
gather and for it to warm up a bit, but
Beautiful! If I didn't already have a Hilsen myself, I'd want to take it off
your hands!
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No kidding. My size, too.
Philip
www.biketinker.com
On Wednesday, December 19, 2012 5:50:08 PM UTC-8, Peter M wrote:
That 61 custom is sweet, now if only I had a spare $2,700
On Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 8:36 PM, Dan McNamara djmcn...@gmail.comjavascript:
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Plus a 51cm grey Betty
Good price on a great bike.
I have the exact same green 60cm Quickbeam, and I've been riding it since
2004. I'm 6'2.
Philip
www.biketinker.com
On Wednesday, December 19, 2012 9:21:34 PM UTC-8, Noah Deuce wrote:
After a bit of soul-searching (and moving to a smaller apartment), I've
Thanks for posting Manny. Looks like a fun time was had by all.
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I have a 31 or 79 cm PBH (30 inseam pants) and ride a 54 AHH. My
saddle height is 69 cm. With a 61 cm seat tube and 170 mm cranks that
amounts to 61+17cm=78 cm of crank length to the top of the seat tube,
which would give me a 1cm seat + seatpost height (impossible for me).
Does your 30 inseam
I must thin more closely about a 1XN drivetrain. Tell me: does the Ram
have dt shifter bosses, or just housing stops? (I would have to
saw/file/dremel/and twist the left stop off.)
(Juuust kidding, Steve.)
In other news: talked at length yestiddy to a roadie employed by local
high end shop Fat
Why do you want sew ups?
More troublesome to fix, and more dangerous on descents due to heating up
if the glue.
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I have heard of caulking the top of the seat tube and where the handlebar
stem enters the headset.
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Sheer perversity. Seriously, I don't want to go to my grave without
having experienced what experienced cyclists have claimed to be the ne
plus ultra of tires. Am checking into a cheap package of used wheels
and tires even as we speak. We'll see.
On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 12:51 PM, Michael
@Toshi: Yes, my 30 inseam gives me a saddle height of about 78cm, and a pubic
bone height of about 86cm.
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On Thu, 2012-12-20 at 12:35 -0700, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
I must thin more closely about a 1XN drivetrain. Tell me: does the Ram
have dt shifter bosses, or just housing stops? (I would have to
saw/file/dremel/and twist the left stop off.)
(Juuust kidding, Steve.)
Mine had downtube shifter
And I've got a 60cm S1 and am smitten with it... THIS is a DEAL, somebody
jump on this!!!
On Thursday, December 20, 2012 1:57:41 PM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote:
Good price on a great bike.
I have the exact same green 60cm Quickbeam, and I've been riding it since
2004. I'm 6'2.
Philip
Unacceptable! I'm coming to California for fun in the sun!
On Thursday, December 20, 2012 11:57:13 AM UTC-6, Jim M. wrote:
On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 9:11 AM, Esteban prot...@gmail.com javascript:
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How early is too early? 8am? Where to start?
It was 30 degrees at 8 this morning in
Hey guys,
I have a 57cm 1984 Univega Speciallisimo touring frame and I'd love to put a
700 drop Sam build on that. Is that doable at my LBS?
I'm obviously new at this sort of thing.
Thanks,
C
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No -- the build kit has sidepull brakes. Your Speciallisimo takes cantis.
jim m
wc ca
On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 12:55 PM, Chris cscottburg...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey guys,
I have a 57cm 1984 Univega Speciallisimo touring frame and I'd love to put a
700 drop Sam build on that. Is that doable at my
I suggest taking the build list and the frame to your LBS and asking. My
guess is that some of the new parts won't be 100% compatible with the older
frame, and your LBS should be able to help you fill in the gaps.
On Thursday, December 20, 2012 2:55:45 PM UTC-6, Chris wrote:
Hey guys,
I have
That brings up another point about brakes. Often these 1980s bikes have
very narrow spacing between the cantilever brakes, and new cantilevers and
v-brakes don't work.
On Thursday, December 20, 2012 3:03:32 PM UTC-6, Jim M. wrote:
No -- the build kit has sidepull brakes. Your Speciallisimo
OK, I jumped in and picked up a Bosco Bullmoose bar, a Marks tool wrap,
toestraps, fenders, magnets, poster, bandanas, kickstand, and a few things I
forgot. Not sure what kind of frame I'd spec. If and when, but the new bike is
interesting. I love single speeds too, and a custom 1 is a serious
Longboards will make a big difference, I use LPS-3, rust inhibitor, inside
the frame every couple of years. Turtle wax outside and just keep the
frame wiped off on a regular basis. Don't panic, it'll be fine.
Marc
On Thursday, December 20, 2012 12:55:42 AM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
Wanna keep
Ah. See I'm glad I came here first. Thank you guys.
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On Dec 20, 2012, at 1:11 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com
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That brings up another point about brakes. Often these 1980s bikes have very
narrow spacing between the cantilever brakes, and new
Ha!
Maybe we have the same inseam but differ in PBH by 7 cm because I wear
my pants over my belly and you wear yours gangsta style. :-)
Toshi
On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 12:07 PM, Noah Deuce iprufr...@gmail.com wrote:
@Toshi: Yes, my 30 inseam gives me a saddle height of about 78cm, and a
pubic
It was sunny (but not warm) out at ocean beach this morning. Maybe a
coastal ride in Marin one day? Are there good trails there? I'm in for Jan.
1.
On Monday, December 17, 2012 12:15:26 PM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha
Cyclery wrote:
I just put my (vaguely Riv-ish) bike and camping/touring
Does anyone have some of the older style MUSA shorts in medium they are not
using and not likely to use? I bought a butternut pair on ebay awhile ago,
and I love them. I've tried on the new shorts, and the fit isn't as good. I
would love to have more than one pair. Color unimportant.
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http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5338/7175121318_d2b80307dd_z.jpg
Do talk your shop Chris, but you won't have too many problems if any. You
may not be able to use as wide as tires as a Sam, but for the most part
you'll be fine :)
here's a photo I found online of the frame for everyone . This
You won't be able to use as wide a tires as on a Sam, but your shop should
help you with what will work, with and without fenders :)
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I have a set of sew up wheels, dura ace hubs with a corn cob cluster. Free
for the price of shipping if you want them. They have been in the basement
for a couple years. Probably late 80s vintage.
On Dec 20, 2012 2:53 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Sheer perversity. Seriously, I
Peter, I love you. (Properly.) That is just what I've been looking
for: free wheels.
How do you want to do this: I will happily pay shipping up front.
Many, many thanks! If and when I jetison them, I will be sure to pass
them on gratis to another user.
PAM
On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 4:40 PM,
No problem, it won't be until next week though, if that's okay. Let's talk
offline about shipping, it's unfortunately Greek to me.
On Dec 20, 2012 7:30 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Peter, I love you. (Properly.) That is just what I've been looking
for: free wheels.
How do you
Does having a lot of post down in the seat tube make it more prone to
sticking?
I went to adjust a post on a recent acquisition yesterday, and found I
couldn't budge it. I thought perhaps I had a dreaded stuck post. So
I pulled the clamp bolt out, flexed the clamp ears a bit, applied some
I'd say, no sh*t! Ask me how I know!
The shite Big 5 cruiser I just turned into something rideable for a
charity recipient (thanks to those who donated parts for the cause)
had a (expletive deleted), low end, 300 mm suspension post shoved
through a shim and all the way down until the clamp
not really ... as long it was greased.
I've found my Bombadil frame is much snugger fitting than any other frame I
have had. Long or short seatpost ... it's a pita to move around . So it's
likely more the steel tubing variation you are experiencing .
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oh .. and frame saver ..lol . If you have any in the upper seatpost ,
remove it that's stuff is very sticky !
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Wow! Full bling with the bottle cages and the wheel reflectors and the
sackvilles. Very nice! Congrats!
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I had been trying to decide whether to start this topic. Seeing the
direction the new Riv thread went, it seems I'm not alone thinking along
the same lines.
So, what is your custom idea?
Mine is a thin-wall, low-trail Saluki. (Would Grant do a low-trail custom?
I think he would.) Hard part is
For my custom:
Frame and fork:
I would ask Rivendell for the lightest, fastest FF I could get that would
let them still sleep well at night.
Paint:
Traced lugs/crown, cream headtube, and a very dark greenish/blueish
patchwork plaid type color, or , whatever was available from their
Photoshopped photo here for I type too slow:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/8292632965/in/photostream/lightbox/
Olivier
SF
On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 7:03 PM, Allan in Portland
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I had been trying to decide whether to start this topic. Seeing the
direction the
Let's split the difference and say 9:30. That way we can warm up and
considering its following New Year's Eve, maybe some whisky would be in
order in the am. Anyway - Pleasant Hill BART station?
On Thursday, December 20, 2012 9:57:13 AM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote:
On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 9:11 AM,
Pleasant Hill BART at 0930 1-Jan-2013. Sounds like a plan.
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