Nice... I spent a year (many years ago) working for Peugeot Motors of
America (who purchased Citroen in the 70s). There was a photo in the
office of a Citroen driving down a street in Paris with the rear right
wheel completely missing... Amazing hydraulic suspensions on those cars. I
also
great photo of the rando. not particularly fond of the car - no offense
thought I always like the movie gag where they tear them in half and the
front end keeps running
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/decoy/paint.jpg
On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 8:09:49 PM UTC-6, IanA wrote:
Next time will try to give more notice, Ron. This was sort of last minute
waiting to see what the sky was going to do. Except for a few grumbles on
the stairs :-), everyone had a blast. There was talk of doing another ride
in the next couple months. Perhaps a less urban route... Hagg Lk and
I've been telling myself to ride like this, because it makes it much easier
to get out on the bike on a cold, windy, grey day. I tell myself: dammit
man! Don't worry about speed, ambling along is better than nothing! And I
did 25 miles yesterday. Have to repeat it today, though: 10*F this morning
Definitely feel you on this one.
When I first got into cycling I tried to go fast all the time. But I never
could.
I guess it takes serious training to get those 20mph average speeds.
But I never was interested enough to train.
I like my 13-16 mph commuting and I go for metric
I only average about 11mph but in South Brooklyn there is a headwind of
about 15mph on one leg of my trips 99% of the time and I am not
aerodynamic, haha.
On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 11:49 AM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Definitely feel you on this one.
When I first got into cycling I
One potential custom idea that I think would be cool would be a proper
touring bike with really long chainstays. I'm thinking an Atlantis front
end with maybe 50-52cm chainstays. Virtually everybody who's tried to fit
a pannier knows that the downside to too-short chainstays on a touring bike
On 1/2/13, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
great photo of the rando. not particularly fond of the car - no offense
thought I always like the movie gag where they tear them in half and the
front end keeps running
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/decoy/paint.jpg
On
Ditto for the 10-11 mph average... Although my 2013 goal is to do those
more often...
René
On Wednesday, January 2, 2013, Peter Morgano wrote:
I only average about 11mph but in South Brooklyn there is a headwind of
about 15mph on one leg of my trips 99% of the time and I am not
aerodynamic,
If you really Love what you're doing What's the hurry ? ;-)
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I feel you. I still have the memories of my youth when I took it personal
every time somebody passed me or dropped me, and when I'd feel a little
alpha dog surge whenever I passed someone else. I've let that all go for
the most part.
During brevets I am a little bit conflicted. I'm under
I DID get out to enjoy a New Years Day ride. I rode solo, and didn't have
views quite like San Francisco or Mt Ranier, but I did take advantage of
the local trails up and down the beautiful Delaware River. Here are a few
shots:
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Clearing out some items I'm not likely to use. There may be more coming.
Pictures here.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/85709120@N07/sets/72157632416300758/Reasonable
offers accepted, especially if you buy more than one item or pick up
locally
That's my average speed, no matter if I want to go faster or not!
On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 10:23 AM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
Ditto for the 10-11 mph average... Although my 2013 goal is to do those
more often...
René
On Wednesday, January 2, 2013, Peter Morgano wrote:
I
Probably not a deal breaker for everyone, but perhaps worth considering...
one downside of a longer than normal bike is that it won't fit on
transit. My 65cm Homer barely fits on the bus/light rail racks here in
Portland. Another cm in wheelbase length or fatter tires would make it
Interesting. On my errand rides my iPhone Cyclemeter app usually records
~12 mph clock running over largely residential streets, but there are so
many variables that average is not a useful tool. Eg, yesterday's 12 mile
return leg recorded 11.9 but that included a 5-to-10 minute stop to adjust
a
On Wed, 2013-01-02 at 12:47 -0700, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
Interesting. On my errand rides my iPhone Cyclemeter app usually
records ~12 mph clock running over largely residential streets, but
there are so many variables that average is not a useful tool. Eg,
yesterday's 12 mile return leg
Since I've got a curvy-stay Bombadil already, as much as I like the name
Appaloosa and might see a 'need' for it as an alternate bike, I really
think, what I'd 'spec' for myself would be, a 650b Legolas
On Wednesday, January 2, 2013 12:52:55 PM UTC-5, William wrote:
One potential custom
On Jan 2, 4:17 pm, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote:
Since I've got a curvy-stay Bombadil already, as much as I like the name
Appaloosa and might see a 'need' for it as an alternate bike, I really
think, what I'd 'spec' for myself would be, a 650b Legolas
Now that's also an attractive
Leslie
650B Legolas!
You already know that's what I'll be ordering if I win. Marc's racing
cross custom with 650B wheels. Lower BB, and the lightest skinniest tubing
I can get away with. 1threadless steerer.
On Wednesday, January 2, 2013 1:17:40 PM UTC-8, Leslie wrote:
Since I've got
Hello Tim,
As I've gotten older I've definitely slowed down. I feel as fit as I did 5
to 10 years ago yet I don't feel the need to push it as I once did. I get
to work 5 minutes later but smelling better and in one piece. I cringe
thinking of the risks I used to take in traffic. I feel
Looks fantastic! Was in Astoria watching ships sail by.
Looking forward to the next ride!
cc
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On Sunday, December 30, 2012 5:31:33 AM UTC+1, Michael wrote:
At least, in this colder weather, I am pretty sure I can feel it
breathing through the 3 holes in my B17 saddle.
Maybe this is what they mean by breathing.
Grant wrote that he puckered up and blew on a saddle and couldn't feel any
I like the idea of a mid-tail as well. I have my '84 Trek 850 set up in
a similar fashion, but could definitely use some extra chainstay length...
My thoughts are similar to yours, basically the Appaloosa Atlantis
combined, for something similar to this:
As someone who is a ride buddy of JimG, I can attest to the quality of this
bicycle and the care which it has received.
- Jim (not JimG)
cyclofi...@gmail.com
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Finally
On Wed, 2013-01-02 at 06:10 -0800, Swza wrote:
As I've gotten older I've definitely slowed down. I feel as fit as I
did 5 to 10 years ago yet I don't feel the need to push it as I once
did. I get to work 5 minutes later but smelling better and in one
piece. I cringe thinking of the risks I
Speaking of mid-tails... there was a Kinn Bike http://www.kinnbikes.comat the
PDX Fiets of Parenthood this year. I got to ride it both as the
driver and as the passenger. It was fun from both seats. The one I rode was
set up as an around-town kid/grocery hauler but they mention on the site
It's got the stock tires on it! That's pretty amazing20 years later.
I've got a 1992, 56cm RB1, similarly unridden and stock. Like Jim G I've
concluded in my older age I prefer a larger bike. I hope he gets his
price, suggesting I might be able to get close to that when I sell. Mine
my solution is to ride with people who go at the pace you want to ride.
I'm also still struggling with not staying with the fastest riders in any
group rides I do. Even on a solo ride I catch myself pushing harder and
have to consciously remind myself to slow down and enjoy the ride. I think
Haha. My wife threatens to leave me if I ever buy a pair of Keens.
- Ryan
On Wednesday, January 2, 2013 11:25:53 AM UTC-8, Jeremy Till wrote:
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Clearing out some items I'm not likely to use. There may be more coming.
Pictures here.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30856149@N04/8340027626/in/photostreamHmmm, can't figure out what MLK is saying about us! I am standing with the Bleriot (of course) - that's Steve Palincsar to my right with his George Longstaff (very handsome lugged bike).We rode from near National Harbor in
650b legolas/roadeo+horizontal dropouts=dream bike.
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Is that photo-documentation of Steve Palinscar smiling? Or is his
balaclava just smooshing the sides of his face upwards? I had Steve pegged
as one of those 19th century souls who prefers not to smile for the camera.
On Wednesday, January 2, 2013 2:47:06 PM UTC-8, Joan wrote:
On Wed, 2013-01-02 at 16:47 -0600, Joan Oppel wrote:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30856149@N04/8340027626/in/photostream
Hmmm, can't figure out what MLK is saying about us!
I assume he's saying what the Park Ranger told us when he kicked us out
of the memorial: No bikes allowed! You can
Greg,
You'll have a bike with you? Where will you be staying? WIll you have a
car, will you want to use it, or do you want to ride out the door? What
style of ride(s)?
Peter
sd
On Wednesday, December 26, 2012 3:53:15 PM UTC-8, Greg J wrote:
It looks like I'll be in San Diego
On Wed, 2013-01-02 at 14:57 -0800, William wrote:
Is that photo-documentation of Steve Palinscar smiling?
No, it's me, not my evil twin PalinSCar. He never smiles.
Or is his balaclava just smooshing the sides of his face upwards?
The balaclava I'm wearing is so old and worn from use
Nice old-style set, with heavy-duty real-steel awesomeness. I've had them
for years and never used them, and right now they're hanging right next to
my Campagnolo pedal dust-cap/lock-nut tool that has seen almost as much use
over the years. Shop wear as seen in the photo below from a dozen
Already sold! Wow! Thanks for playing.
Marty
On Wednesday, January 2, 2013 5:22:49 PM UTC-6, Marty wrote:
Nice old-style set, with heavy-duty real-steel awesomeness. I've had them
for years and never used them, and right now they're hanging right next to
my Campagnolo pedal
Title sums it up. Would prefer the wider Albas. M bars are in great
shape. Clamp is 26.
Thanks,
Frank Brose
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Hey! Can we use that as a slow-riding adjective? As in:
I did the SFR Two-Rock 200k last weekend. It was a lovely day. I rode it
slowly, not Daguerreotype-slow, but pretty slow nonetheless
On Wednesday, January 2, 2013 3:14:36 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On Wed, 2013-01-02 at 14:57
Now that I am letting go of the concern for fast speeds, I am having fun
working on track stands at traffic signals and stop signs where I have to
stop (trashes anyone's average speed on cyclometer).
I still can't stop totally and balance, but I sorta do this thing where I
do a very
I'll call them Kodachrome 25 rides... Incredibly beautiful but slow...
René
On Wednesday, January 2, 2013, William wrote:
Hey! Can we use that as a slow-riding adjective? As in:
I did the SFR Two-Rock 200k last weekend. It was a lovely day. I rode
it slowly, not Daguerreotype-slow, but
Hey folks, anyone have a back rack they're looking to sell? I've been looking
at the nitto r-15, but am open to suggestions. Going on a bleriot
Thanks for any leads!
Dave
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Dave,
I have a brand new never used, never unpackaged Tubus Cargo silver rear
rack. I'm asking $100 + shipping. It's the 700c version.
René
On Wednesday, January 2, 2013, Dave wrote:
Hey folks, anyone have a back rack they're looking to sell? I've been
looking at the nitto r-15, but am open
Hey folks
Changing up the cockpit. Wondering if anyone has the aforementioned parts:
aluminum Albatross bars
Silver levers (not the VO city levers, want something more substantial)
110 quill stem!
Contact off list!
justinaug...@gmail.com
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A beefier version of a Hilsen (to better handle my weight) with internal
wiring braze ons for a generator light system.
On Wednesday, January 2, 2013 9:52:55 AM UTC-8, William wrote:
One potential custom idea that I think would be cool would be a proper
touring bike with really long
A beefy Hilsen - love it!
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Would another name for that be Sidepull Bombadil?
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On Jan 2, 2013, at 7:35 PM, Doug Magney yengamg...@gmail.com wrote:
A beefy Hilsen - love it!
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I love the California green; it doesn't take much rain to make the place
look wonderful. I've taken people thru that area who've toured in Europe
been impressed with how scenic the area is. Dry Creek Rd is a whole lot
nicer than Provence was one comment.
dougP
On Tuesday, January 1, 2013
I thought it would the the level TT Sam Hillborne
On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 10:58 PM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.netwrote:
Would another name for that be Sidepull Bombadil?
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 2, 2013, at 7:35 PM, Doug Magney yengamg...@gmail.com wrote:
A beefy Hilsen - love
Howdy!
Bought this bike when I was thinking about getting a SimpleOne. Long story
short- wife surprised me with the last SO frame and now this has to go to
make some room and so I can buy some wheels. The bike has less than 100
sunny Tucson miles on it and is in like new condition. Currently
For no more 5 speed or 6 speed freewheels in production?
Been reading Rivreaders and less gears on the back wheel sounds great. But
I have seen the readers talking about the dwindling availabilty of these.
I am guessing that as racers needed more narrow jumps, it has grown to
11-speed
Yep - and it's not the lack of speed that slows you down so much as the
chats at controls! It makes me think of golf and trying to get the longest
drive, but scoring better if the drivers are left at home.
On Wednesday, January 2, 2013 11:59:09 AM UTC-7, William wrote:
I feel you. I still
I coulda gone even higher, but the original owner bought the bike at
somewhere other than Riv, I am guessing, because of the low height of the
steerer. Doesn't have the 2 finger stack of spacers like I have seen on the
Riv-built bikes in pics.
Also, lost a cm of height on my new
I do on my Hilsen. Will be getting a new Tallux stem to be able to go
higher...
On Wednesday, January 2, 2013, Michael wrote:
I coulda gone even higher, but the original owner bought the bike at
somewhere other than Riv, I am guessing, because of the low height of the
steerer. Doesn't have
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