Cicily,
You might want to investigate a rear rack: lots of quality/value
selection, almost always easier installation, and (very big bonus) you can
use Wald folding panniers...
Here's an interesting review...
http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2010/05/wald-rear-folding-baskets-up-close.html
get it tight enough to stay, adjust your derailleur for function, put it
into the cable-relaxed gear (usually small) on your properly adjusted
derailleur, and now snug it up and tighten.
On Sunday, September 29, 2013 3:50:56 PM UTC-5, Perry wrote:
Finger tight is good to start with. Get the
That looks like a blast. Gotta get up there more.
On Saturday, September 28, 2013 11:11:16 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote:
Life gave us lemons, so we made lemon bars and sold them for filthy lucre.
Oliver showed up, and we had a blast running through SE Portland's
unimproved streets
Great photos and report Chris I felt like I was right there with you. I love it
when you PNW guys post, keeps me reminded of how much I love that part of the
country.
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My procedure. First without the cable adjusted I dial in hi-low adjustment.
That way I know it will go into every gear. Just use your hand to move the
derailleur to the largest cog and of course the spring will bring it down
to the smallest. Once that is in order I make sure the cables and
Daniel, Frank sent me an email a day after he posted and said both were
sold to the same person, so I wasn't able to get one.
Thomas
On Sunday, September 29, 2013 5:57:25 PM UTC-4, Daniel V. Afram wrote:
Frank do you still have one of these? I'd be interested.
Daniel
On Sep 10, 2013 4:40
Have you considered just the Wald basket (with the included stays and
mount)? It may seem less glamorous, but it's very functional (and
inexpensive)... plus you can spray paint it to match or complement your
bike's color, and even add some inexpensive wood slats to give it that
customized
Chris, what has you wanting to try no carbs next go? I ask because I've
found I need potatoes, sweet potatoes, or white rice, about a cup a day
when engaging in long aerobic activity, but not everyone does. So you may
need to experiment a wee bit to find what works for you.
With abandon,
If using the index and new cable I screw the adjustment barrel all the way
in as cables stretch.
Then I pull the cable tight with needle nose pliers. It doesn't have to be
guitar string tight but it shouldn't have any slack in it either. I've
never been able to get it tight enough with just
I picked up this Ortlieb Sport Packer Plus pannier set a while ago and
fully intended to keep it but it doesn't fit my custom rack very well so
I'm selling it.
This is the upgraded model with the cordura fabric outside that holds 30L
with the top cover over a double drawstring bag. Fully
Impressive on-the-bike photographing, David!
I'll eventually figure out how to install the neckstrap on the LX-7...
the Topanga bail out was fun in its own right.
I suppose we might've missed the Pelicans had we taken the trail down.
thanks for organizing this ride Hugh. I'm sure we'll ride
Love the rims (Rigida Sputnik); I only wish they were avail in the US...
Wonder if Riv could stock these (hint hint)
Beautiful, simple build, Tom... very Rivish... Makes you just want to hop
on and ride
BB
On Sunday, September 29, 2013 6:32:21 AM UTC-4, Tom Harrop wrote:
Hi list,
that was wonderful, thanks for sharing!
On Saturday, September 28, 2013 10:56:08 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote:
Ride description:
https://plus.google.com/103698290912864028533/posts/ZdKuyf3iX4h
Pictures proved it happened, but without captions yet:
Patrick: Great photos (BTW)... I have a question about your blue jacket...
You had mentioned in a previous post that this is made of ventile cotton...
After field-testing this in the wild, what is your opinion of the overall
performance and feel of ventile (versus other waterproof materials
Bobby, the simplest answer is I have found the best rainwear I've ever
used. Why? Because it breathes while being water proof. With the deluges we
had recently (4/hour), with double digit inch rainfall in a day, some
water did soak through, but was never much and dried very quickly during
Yes indeed... During my recent *(and first)* trip to Beijing I was deeply
disappointed to see cars clogging the roads *(and noticeably absent were
the Flying Pidgeons that for years supposedly outnumbered the cars)*. It's
actually quite telling of how the growing Chinese economy has changed
Tires are now sold as well.
On Friday, September 27, 2013 2:56:36 PM UTC-7, gordo wrote:
B+M Luxos B is sold. Marathon Supremes are still looking for a new home.
On Saturday, September 21, 2013 3:56:49 PM UTC-7, gordo wrote:
Hi all,
The purging continues.
Up for sale:
-One set (2
Also doesn't work for me. None of the links, including the one you followed
up with.
On Sunday, September 29, 2013 6:23:05 PM UTC-7, nathan wrote:
Update: dealing with a technical issue preventing the links from loading.
:( In the meantime, feel free to personally email me to claim a part.
I had considered that, but was concerned about it affecting the bike's
handling.
On Monday, September 30, 2013 7:32:57 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
Have you considered just the Wald basket (with the included stays and
mount)? It may seem less glamorous, but it's very functional (and
Hi Will,
I have a rear rack, and I have a couple of Wald rear folding baskets, but I
find that most days, I'd really like to have things handy and easily
accessible up front so I don't have to dismount to grab something from the
rear.
- Cecily
On Monday, September 30, 2013 3:42:02 AM
Unless the basket w/stays is wobbly, wouldn't the total weight on the
front be the main factor affecting handling? I'd guess that would be
the same for basket plus included stays vs rack with basket on top of it.
On 09/30/2013 05:36 PM, Cecily Walker wrote:
I had considered that, but was
I suspect you're right, but this is all new to me. I also have a cyclist
friend (racer/mountain biker) who insists that I shouldn't put a basket on
the front of my bike because of handling. That said, she's never ridden a
bike like a Rivendell, so maybe she's uninformed. ;)
On Monday,
With my vertigo, I really notice any shifting that happens, either the
basket or within the basket. My threshold of tolerance is nonexistent,
which benefits you in knowing that, yes, wobble does effect handling, but
not noticeably effect handling until your own personal tolerance threshold
is
Isn't that the dirty little secret about Rivendell bicycles?
They're not the best at handling heavy loads up high in front. They like
weight in the back.
Too much weight up high and you'll notice shimmy, and riding without hands
becomes impossible.
That said, having a basket up in front is a
I suspect that might be generally true of most bikes
On Monday, September 30, 2013 4:57:01 PM UTC-5, Christopher Chen wrote:
Isn't that the dirty little secret about Rivendell bicycles?
They're not the best at handling heavy loads up high in front. They like
weight in the back.
Too much
On 09/30/2013 05:52 PM, Cecily Walker wrote:
I suspect you're right, but this is all new to me. I also have a
cyclist friend (racer/mountain biker) who insists that I shouldn't put
a basket on the front of my bike because of handling. That said, she's
never ridden a bike like a Rivendell, so
The up high thing was the first thing I noticed about mounting Wald
baskets with the struts instead of anchoring it to a rack. The baskets
seemed really high up, and it looks as if I'd have to anchor the basket to
my handlebars. No bueno.
On Monday, September 30, 2013 2:57:01 PM UTC-7,
Save your money and get one of these:
http://www.passstow.com
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On 09/30/2013 06:51 PM, Mike wrote:
Save your money and get one of these:
http://www.passstow.com
At $250 ea it would seem as though their racks are far more expensive
than the alternatives that have been discussed in this thread.
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I've been working on a new mini rack for Soma called the Champs Elysee.
They aren't due in for a couple months, but if you're still in the market
when they show up you should take a look.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jIy4mAPYx3o/UkoFdTNbOKI/NQ0/28jdodfkTBs/s1600/rtamsgnx.JPG
It
I prefer my basket low and close, but the Quickbeam handles a basket load
just fine. I don't notice the empty basket (on a Nitto M12) affecting the
handling.
I did once have a Wald quick release basket that mounts to the handlebars.
I bent the mounts (metal handlebar straps) so they went
The real question is, how much load can a typical Rivendell handle in
front. I've happily carried circa 5 lb in one of those old fashioned,
'70s-style bar bags that slip onto a steel wire support that fits around
handlebar and stem -- VO used to sell one, and I have one for sale if
anyone is
Gotta' get Mike Hugh healthy again! More rides in the works!
On 9/30/13, Coconutbill evan.spa...@gmail.com wrote:
Impressive on-the-bike photographing, David!
I'll eventually figure out how to install the neckstrap on the LX-7...
the Topanga bail out was fun in its own right.
I suppose we
I think I've also come to temper my expectations.
First s24o with front load:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/8727930319/in/set-72157634679393425
Probably close to 5 lbs on the front end. Noticeable shimmy when getting
out of the saddle.
Next attempt, this time with a irish strap
Fun day! I need a new bike camera so David can get his own PPIH.
Esteban
San Diego, Calif.
On Monday, September 30, 2013 5:18:20 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Gotta' get Mike Hugh healthy again! More rides in the works!
On 9/30/13, Coconutbill evan@gmail.com javascript: wrote:
I will, Evan. Thanks!
On Monday, September 30, 2013 4:14:57 PM UTC-7, Evan Baird wrote:
I've been working on a new mini rack for Soma called the Champs Elysee.
They aren't due in for a couple months, but if you're still in the market
when they show up you should take a look.
I'm basically looking for something that will carry my frou-frou Vera
Bradley messenger bag, the occasional library book, an e-reader, my micro
4/3 camera, and a scarf/extra pair of gloves. The rear folding baskets and
rack are for heavier loads.
On Monday, September 30, 2013 5:05:21 PM
A hack saw drill will make quick work of the stays on a wald basket. The shop
should be able to do this for far less than a Nitto rack. Even if the go down
to the dropout, they can be made to pu the basket low level...
http://m.flickr.com/photos/ericgnolan/9686372143/lightbox/
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A couple more pics when I met up with him for lunch near the tail end of
the trip. Gotta have at least one of yourself on a trip like this! Also
got another angle of the rack hack he rigged up with the Irish strap.
Great to catch up on the details! It sounded like a dream trip.
Yeah, looks like you got it with full force!
On 9/30/13, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.com wrote:
Enjoyed the sunny pics... while the first big storm of the season raged
outside my window.
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On Saturday, September 28, 2013 9:08:18 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com
wrote:
A pretty
Enjoyed the sunny pics... while the first big storm of the season raged
outside my window.
--Smitty
On Saturday, September 28, 2013 9:08:18 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
A pretty amazing time out in the hills today! My legs are shot, and
that's with taking the Topanga Canyon bail
Thanks to Christopher Chen, I'll soon be the owner of a Mark's Rack.
Thanks, Christopher!
On Sunday, September 29, 2013 3:23:22 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote:
I'm interested in putting a front rack (to be used under a Wald basket) on
the front of my Betty Foy. While I love the Nitto racks,
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