I don't concur with those who toss out the valve nut. It helps to keep the
tube in place, especially at the low pressure most on this list prefer.
The nuts don't need to be tight because they aren't holding anything down
or keeping something from rattling, but just stopping a bit of side
Throw it away gets my vote.
Dave Nawrocki
Ft. Collins, CO
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Subject: Re: [RBW] Loosen your valve nuts if you haven't in a while...
First
http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/#60
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// Ditch the washer-nut and valve-stem cap.
You are not, under any circumstances, to
On occasion I've used them as spacers/washers on a bike I'm putting a
bottle cage on.
I'm curious, I think the Specialized airlock tubes I use on my cross bike
don't have a fully threaded valve stem but the regular ones do. I'm
wondering why that is? Maybe there is some really logical reason
I'm sure you saw this seller on Amazon
.http://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-Smart-Sam-Performance-Tire/dp/B007BWR63O/ref=sr_1_5?s=sporting-goodsie=UTF8qid=1387890407sr=1-5keywords=smart+sam+tire
You can always get Schwlabe tire from Europe though . This place has them,
and they are a legit
Glad to try and help. I tried to measure center to center, though I wasn't
super careful. Since it looked close to the geometry chart numbers I figure
the RBWs numbers are accurate.
I think that due to the steeper seat tube the SO reach will be about the
same (just comparing TT lengths isn't
not to offend, and a cool-looking bar, but I get the same hand positions on
a moustache bar, and more.
On Saturday, December 21, 2013 7:40:25 AM UTC-6, Christian wrote:
Thanks for the reminder of the Nitto adapter--if I go adapter I'll go
Nitto. The Winter stems look nice; too costly for
700c Velocity Synergy Rims, Phil Wood Hubs front and rear (rear hub is a
126mm freewheel Phil). 36 hole, of course. Seriously underused.
I paid about $550 to $600 for them. Since my 1985 Trek 720 is up for
adoption, these wheels are now available for sale. I don't know what
they're worth.
Throw them away. They are not needed. Schrader tubes don't have lock nuts.
If the tube is low and you are having difficulty getting your pump head on
because the tube retreats into the rim, hold it in place with your thumb
on the outside of the tire. As a bike mechanic, I have seen tubes torn
I drank the latex koolaid and buy up all the Challenge and Vittoria
large-sized latex tubes I can find/afford on sale. Enough to keep spares
on every bike, which gives me a stash when I need one. They have slick
valve stems, so no nuts to fret over - probably an ADHD thing, but I hate
the
Thanks, Garth. I did see that seller and went ahead with purchasing from
them and also ordered RhinoDillos liners. Good thing we're Catholic and
Christmas is through January 6th. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 6:38:45 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote:
I'm sure you saw this
I know this exists somewhere, could some one share a link, hopefully with
pictures describing the QB non-derailleur shifting options...
I know it involves a surly dingle or WI Dos Eno with a corresponding double
crank. But I'm not as clear on his you maintain use of the same chain with the
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-WQOEvlLQCg4/Urmq1kAg7BI/AKA/ao_ePqc_sto/s1600/CCpugs_web.jpg
I use a Jones bar on my Pugsley and a H-bar (designed by Jeff) on my Big
Dummy. Both are fantastic. Jeff is really good at responding to questions
and will help you with anything. Shoot him
A 650b Hunq would be a HUGE temptation for me.
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Large, bicycle-sized box is on the FedEx truck, hopefully for delivery today.
Chris M’s Bleriot has said goodbye to the frozen North (Dakota) and hello to
the more temperate climes of California. Monsieur Bleriot and I will be riding
brevets this year, culminating in a 1,000K or 1,200K in
They are 26 mm.
On Monday, December 23, 2013 8:16:55 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote:
What width do they measure on those rims?
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Sleigh bells ring ... can you hear them? ... Enjoy every bit of the journey!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 8:58:27 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote:
Large, bicycle-sized box is on the FedEx truck, hopefully for delivery
today. Chris M’s Bleriot has said goodbye to the frozen
That photo set is killing me. Will anyone part with a 55 for, oh I don't
know, my kidney? Or just come to my house and take whatever looks good.
I'm sans-Riv these days (former AHH and Ram holder), but a Legolas
Does anyone know if we'll ever see another production run of Legolas
Merry Christmas Big Time.
On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 10:17:28 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Sleigh bells ring ... can you hear them? ... Enjoy every bit of the
journey!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 8:58:27 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote:
Large, bicycle-sized
Can one do this? Or is it not a good idea?
I see that there is what looks like brake mounting holes, if that's what
they are, in the fork crown and brake bridge.
The reason I ask is, I like sidepulls better than Canti's/V's.
Or, centerpulls mounted to the canti studs ok?
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Congrats and enjoy!
Pics. Pics.
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26mm for that 38mm tire?
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Seriously good timing, man.
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Congrats and enjoy!
Pics. Pics.
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I'm waiting, eyeing the fedex site, for a box that is en route to my house
as well.
Merry Christmas to you!
Addison Wilhite, M.A.
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Hi Tony,
Here's a cyclofiend scan of the QB RR ad (no pics of the actual act of
shifting). Shifting for QB/SO is by un-bolting the rear wheel and moving
the chain to the cog (single or dingle) and/or chain ring (single or
double). The not-so-secret is that QB/SO has longer than typical rear
Hi Steve,
Legolas is available-- call up Riv and give them the secret password.
shoji
On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 11:21:27 AM UTC-5, Steve Park wrote:
That photo set is killing me. Will anyone part with a 55 for, oh I don't
know, my kidney? Or just come to my house and take whatever
Also, there can only be an 8 tooth or less difference between the two front
chain rings. Ex. 40/32. I have a 24/32 because I climb a lot.
From: Shoji Takahashi shoji.takaha...@gmail.com
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I think the short answer is not really. The SimpleOnes were going to be
side/center pull but the builder used the wrong kind of bridge, and rather than
replace the bridges Grant opted to add the canti posts. I think it would be
unsafe to mount a brake on the rear brake bridge of a SimpleOne,
The one flaw in the long fork ends is that typical (long) brake shoes which are
properly oriented on the rim in the “normal” position can extend into the area
of the tire when the wheel is moved far forward or back. In my experience, the
extreme positions are only available if you don’t use the
...or just run short brake pads
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Lucky! Shoot, I'm pretty excited just waiting for a new cassette and a
couple of 650B tubes from RBWHQ. If I was waiting for the Big Box, I'd be
beside myself.
Max
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That would be too easy.
One solution I have found is to use a 3-speed hub, which gives me a good range
of gears without messing with the wheel at all. I use a Sturmey Archer S3X,
which I can run as a fixie or (with a standard one-speed freewheel) as a
coasting 3-speed.
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I have centerpulls on my QB as it was a 650b conversion (canti posts were
removed). They've been working fine, though I do ride it as a fixed gear and
tend to use all braking options when stopping or slowing.
Happy holidays, all!
Lee
On Dec 24, 2013, at 9:12 AM, ted ted.ke...@comcast.net
Hi Eric. Can you review the S3X hub? I'm thinking about using one but I know
there were mixed reports on them when they first came out.
Thanks!
Lee
On Dec 24, 2013, at 9:26 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
That would be too easy.
One solution I have found is to use a 3-speed
Merry Christmas everyone!
May the air stay in your tyres, may the cars keep a metre and may you
always have the strength to climb that next hill.
George Millwood
Wollongong, Australia
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I have the S3X on two bikes, with thousands of combined miles. I’ve never had a
failure—only one missed shift that I can recall in about two years of riding,
and that was probably my fault.
I don’t have proof, by my guess is that the S3X is more sturdy than a standard
Sturmey Archer 3-speed
On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 6:12:38 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote:
not to offend, and a cool-looking bar, but I get the same hand positions
on a moustache bar, and more.
Not to offend, but, no you don't. I own both, and the h-bar is much wider
and reaches much farther back than a mustache
Saw this rack in person at RBWHQ yesterday and it's looking great. Three
racklight mounting holes, as opposed to the one we're all used to. There is
a slight front hoop at the saddle side of the rack, though it's a 1/4 high
I'd guess.
On Saturday, December 21, 2013 3:28:08 PM UTC-8, Deacon
Interesting. I started using the nuts a couple years ago when I had two
tubes on my mountain bike develop unpatchable leaks at the stem from
tilting over.
Maybe I'll start talcing instead (never done it in 28 years of riding a
bike).
Philip
www.biketinker.com
On Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Well I know you've all been waiting breathlessly for my latest ride report
and you have all put your Holiday plans on hold till I got this out!
Wellherehttp://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/it is hot off the
presses so to speak. Writing this was a pleasure the
formatting with Google blogger is
.Skip the talc. I did it for years and finally concluded it offered no
real benefit. Using the lock nut, lightly, will prevent the tube from
shifting and cracking at the base of the stem. I have a garden cart with
26 schraeder tubes which have repeatedly cracked at the stem. I have
Shoji, Ray, thanks very much that is exactly what I was looking for! The
current crank on the XO is a 50-40-30 so I'll have to see if I can push that 8T
in either direction. If not I'll be out looking for a 32-34ish inner ring and a
pants guard outer ring.
I guess the chain line is adequate
Thanks Kellie. I'm worried that if I call Jeff he'll talk me into a bike!
From my phone.
On Dec 24, 2013, at 10:40 AM, Kellie Stapleton kellie.staple...@gmail.com
wrote:
I use a Jones bar on my Pugsley and a H-bar (designed by Jeff) on my Big
Dummy. Both are fantastic. Jeff is really
This is my impression as well the M bar and H bar don't seem similar at all.
Other than being handlebars. The width and the sweep especially, is what
interests. But by no means was any offense taken at the M bar suggestion.
Happy holidays all!
Christian
From my phone.
On Dec 24, 2013, at
Tubeless with these!
Claytonious Q
http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/11/17/found-speed-evolution-lightweight-alloy-tubeless-valve-stems/
On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 11:30:23 AM UTC-8, Michael Hechmer wrote:
.Skip the talc. I did it for years and finally concluded it offered no
real benefit.
Brilliant write up, Hugh. Maps are overrated. No matter the map, if you are
doing things right, adventure ensues in the wilds.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 12:27:15 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
Well I know you've all been waiting breathlessly for my latest ride report
Hugh:
Thanks for writing up your thoughts. A trip isn't really an adventure if
you know how it's going to turn out. You guys seem to have adjusted well
to situations encountered. Reading the beginning adding up the
30+6.5+5+?? miles, I thought, wow, hope the off pavement bits aren't too
The threaded fork on the green Legolas is blowing my mind a bit.
Here's a question that'll reveal my ignorance: can a threadless steerer
tube just be threaded? Or is there something about tube sizes or wall
thickness or other that makes that impossible?
dougP
On Monday, December 23, 2013
This is my bike. I am not a bike collector, as in I don't have a lot of
(or keep) bikes. Plus, my wife also has a one bike policy. So selling the
bike for funds to get another. I rode the Hillborne for two years and
ready to try something different.Riding the Sam was great, but I want
Nice write up Hugh, There are some better maps of the area. I have one by
Conant that was recently revised and has all the trail camps listed. I
also have a few out of print guide books to the area that have great info.
BTW, Murietta camp is not on the road, there is a hiking trail that
Not really for the reasons you mentioned plus a few others.
First the threading tool has be in total alignment with the fork steerer
otherwise the headset is never going to tighten properly. Second, the tool
itself is really meant to chase threads and may cut a few threads not for
doing the
Thanks Mike. I plan on getting some better maps shortly :-) The Ojai ranger
district claimed that the 2 mile dirt road to the springs was currently
closed to automobiles but then they also said there was water at all the
camps. I thought Driving by car to Romero Saddle would be a good jumping
off
I'm in agreement with Michael H. never had a stem break or crack using a
lock nut, have though had the nut get stuck probably because I tightened it
too much! User error. Now I lightly as Michael says thread it...never ever
used talc never needed to. Besides thought that talc was used for
very good point - be careful about how tight you tighten the cap unless
you're sure of the stem. make sure you have some of these around
http://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/tufo-valve-tool
On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 6:15:27 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote:
I'm in agreement with Michael H.
a threadless steerer can be threaded. it is debatable whether it should be
threaded. nice threaded steerers have rolled threads. shop tools cut threads.
my policy is to leave it be.
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Hi I'm Hugh and I have a luggage rack problem... what about
thishttp://farm7.static.flickr.com/6127/6025264773_3bab454e0d.jpg Nitto
Campee rack with low rider detachable hoops does anyone have experience
with this rack? I dig the low rider hoops and that they're removable.
Though the top
Hi Michael,
I generally don't ride off road with panniers...I typically like my loads
up high when off road. But it all depends on 1.) terrain 2.) system. This
is not to say I won't ever though when I have my Atlantis built that may
change. I liked the look of the Nitto Campee rack keeping the
OK. I am in! Thanks for offering. Sounds like a fun ride! Lord willing, I
will be there.
Bringing my Sam.
Merry Christmas to you, too, Tony.
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Michael:
We're OK with pushing the bike. Desperate measure for desperate
situations. See Hugh's photos from their S24O.
dougP
On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 7:37:03 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote:
I don't know how you rack-laden chaps do it.
I have my stripped down Sam with just my Pendle bag.
Michael,
My Xpress mounted on a 23mm Velocity rim measures just under 34mm with 55
psi. I was a bit disappointed. YMMV.
~Hugh
On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 8:47:05 AM UTC-8, Michael wrote:
26mm for that 38mm tire?
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Right back at you, George. Hope you are having a bonzer Chrissie in Oz.
Best regards,
Tom
On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 9:35:52 AM UTC-8, George Millwood wrote:
Merry Christmas everyone!
May the air stay in your tyres, may the cars keep a metre and may you
always have the strength to
I don't know how you rack-laden chaps do it.
I have my stripped down Sam with just my Pendle bag.
I couldn't imagine trying to pedal with loaded racks.
You must be very strong riders, especially you cats who ride off road,
which I think is even harder to pedal on that surface.
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The parking lot at gravely point, just off the GW Parkway is very close
by. On the other side of the parkway but also close is the Columbia Island
Marina parking... Access to the trail from the marina is slightly less
straightforward.
Weather does look good!
On Dec 24, 2013 10:21 PM, Michael
Michael,
I personally won't do the Hetres again for this
reasonhttp://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-love-affair-is-over-grand-bois.html
truthis
I took them where they had no business. I used the Rumpkins this past
weekend no flats! I love them off road...but they can feel dead on
Anyone interested in a casual ride this coming Saturday morning? Similar to
our ride from the summer...
For a reminder;
http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2013/09/riv-ride-arlington-loop.html
Meeting at the Navy and Merchant Mariner Memorial worked last time but if be
game to meet anywhere on the
Hugh:
As luck would have it, a Cosmo came into my life a while back I like it a
lot. Haven't used it with panniers loading the platform yet.
Functionally the Nitto the Cosmo may be interchangeable. However, and I
realize this is completely silly, to me the Nitto looks a lot nicer. Tubus
Congrats on the new frame, that Bleriot is a fine looking machine!
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Sounds fun. Still pondering. The weather looks good so far - high of 47
and sunny!
Anywhere to park by the monument? Not familiar with Arlington.
I would be coming from Ellicott City, MD.
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Eric we are in the same camp! I also waited all day for a Bleriot- UPS
couldn't be fast enough today! Post some photo's when she is all rigged up.
Congrats!
On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 10:58:27 AM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote:
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hsmitham,
You still have your Rumpkins to fall back on? Are you going to return the
Xpress tires?
I am looking to try Hetres on my next set for my Sam in the spring.
But after trying 40mm Hetres, I think I will try something narrower. I
don't think I need to go over 35mm wide for the
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