<... and talk to the wheel builder.>
That's my advice. Quality products usually come from quality companies.
Before lacing up a wheel for a customer, the builder observes the rim to be
warped slightly and /or out of round, they won't want to spend their time
to see if it might work. How that a
Sitting here in my semi-warm house and drinking my morning coffee, watching
that video made me feel a little more cold.
I've recently become very interested in exploring the world of espresso
(other than commercial frappacinos & cappuccinos) and that video has some
interesting equipment, i
Michael, great ride report! I'm nervous about my own abilities on the kind of
rolling terrain you describe so this might be a good route for me to try some
time as well.
I love the blue caboose in the background with your blue-wish Sam in the
front...
Tony
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Hi John,
I have a 48 Noodle and I've been wanting to try narrow! Let me know if you
haven't found anyone to trade.
Clark
Moscow, Idaho.
On Thursday, January 16, 2014 3:16:58 PM UTC-8, john muhl wrote:
>
> Mine are a Rivendell 41cm (i.e. 43cm c-to-c at the ends); would prefer a
> 46 but have n
This is a lot smaller than what you're looking for, but what appears to be
a nice S&S coupled bike on ebay right now:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131095397407
Cheers,
David
"it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 8:16 AM, Kieran J wrote:
> Hey Y'alls,
>
Magnifique!
Eric N
www.CampyOnly.com
CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com
Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy
> On Jan 16, 2014, at 10:19 PM, cyclotourist wrote:
>
> They might still have some in different fabrics:
> http://www.fifocycle.com/collections/heavyweight-collection/products/mod-310-the-bleriot-1203
>
> V
I had to fiddle with that mirror on each of the bikes I put it on – but once I
found the right spot and adjustment, mostly set and forget. I don’t find
myself having to do the lean to get a clear rear view. My bolt came out on one
of mine, too, but a replacement with a bit of Loctite fixed it
I have orange, happy to trade for green
Franklyn
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BTW, I am NOT defending skinny rims, just adding historical support for G's
"skinny was fashionable" information.
Patrick" scrupulous" Moore
On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 9:21 AM, Patrick Moore wrote:
> I'm still using, or at least own, Sun M14A and Trek "Mountain Aero" rims
> in the 559 size that we
Franklyn,
Before we trade I want to specify the color is a light green.
Matt
On Jan 17, 2014 10:05 AM, "franklyn" wrote:
> I have orange, happy to trade for green
>
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I'm still using, or at least own, Sun M14A and Trek "Mountain Aero" rims in
the 559 size that were sold 20 years ago as mtb rims and measured only 19
mm outside. They are a bit iffy even with the 32 mm (actual) Kojaks or
Paselas I run or used to run on the '03 -- much more sensitive to pressure
bel
On Thursday, January 16, 2014 9:08:34 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote:
>
> You know what's missing from that video mustache man?
>
> A cricket bat. I bet you can make a mean cup of coffee with a cricket bat.
>
First you say I look French, now you say English. MAKE UP YOUR MIND, Chris.
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Touchy touchy, Inspector Poirot (incidentally, Belgian, er, Wallonian), I
was addressing Moustache Williams.
cc
On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 8:44 AM, Shawn Granton <
urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Thursday, January 16, 2014 9:08:34 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote:
>>
>> You know what's
On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 8:59 AM, Christopher Chen wrote:
> Touchy touchy, Inspector Poirot (incidentally, Belgian, er, Wallonian), I
> was addressing Moustache Williams.
>
>>
Well, Chris, commas are not just steaks you eat. They can be used in
sentences, too! Like:
You know what's missing from th
I have been served!
On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 9:04 AM, Shawn Granton <
urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 8:59 AM, Christopher Chen wrote:
>
>> Touchy touchy, Inspector Poirot (incidentally, Belgian, er, Wallonian), I
>> was addressing Moustache Williams.
>>
>>>
> W
Guessing almost everyone here uses high volume tires (33.mm and up tire
widths).
I have a 5 year old tiny mini pump that would probably take hundreds of
strokes to get a Hetre or Marathon inflated to 50psi.
*Was wondering what you all like to use on the road.* Frame pumps? Minis?
Any minis
Frame pumps. On every bike. For all the reasons set out on pages 110-111 of
Just Ride. I think the only good reason to think about a mini is if you’re
concerned that frame pumps are going o get stolen frequently, not a big concern
in the areas where I typically ride.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@g
Frame pump. Whatever pump you use, be sure and keep it well lubed inside. I
forgot, and when I did lube it I was stunned at how effortless pumping up a
tire was without so much friction. Sardonic grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, January 17, 2014 10:32:19 AM UTC-7, Michael wrote:
>
> Guess
Maybe we simply need to declare July as *"Riv Month... Come ride when you
can"*... Are the Bay Area folks ready to host something EVERY weekend in
July?
*People can I GIT a "Woo Hoo!!"...*
On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 7:02:14 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> I'm available for all of them
I use the Topeak road morph. It pumps a lot of air, and the most
important thing for me is it has an extendable hose for the valve.
Alot of pumps including frame pumps connect directly to the valve, and
as you pump you can put stress on the valve. I've broken a tube that
way when I wasn't careful
You might check out the selections over at Walz
http://www.walzcaps.com/caps_wool-earflap.html
On Thursday, January 16, 2014 9:45:29 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
>
> Alas, it doesn't seem to be available any more. Perhaps Grant can bring it
> back?
>
> http://fifocycle.blogspot.com/2010/12/new
On his website, Peter White talks about his experiences with rim quality
and which ones are almost always "good" and which ones have some
variability. I remember for sure that Velocity was in the "good" category
and I think Mavic was as well. Some others that I commonly see were in the
"varia
Zefal HpX, it fits to the frame pump boss on my Riv Road, pumps schraeder
or presta. Fills big 38mm or 2.1" tires without a problem.
Tim
On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 11:44 AM, Toshi Takeuchi wrote:
> I use the Topeak road morph. It pumps a lot of air, and the most
> important thing for me is it h
Yeah baby, you're talkin about the "dickie"? (aka mock turtle neck from
the early 70s)... We used to wear em under button down shirts... I wish
they'd bring it back.
Bobby "Austin Powers" Birmingham
On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 11:45:16 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> I agree that the mi
Some kind of mini pump. They're a hassle to use, but I'm not a fan of frame
pumps. They scratch the frame, and I invariably knock them out when I try
to shoulder the bike up a flight of stairs. Drives me nuts.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Friday, January 17, 2014 9:32:19 AM UTC-8, Michael wrote:
"A bicycle with wings." I love this so much :)
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Thursday, January 16, 2014 9:45:29 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
> Alas, it doesn't seem to be available any more. Perhaps Grant can bring it
> back?
>
> http://fifocycle.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-hats-for-icy-winds.html
Topeak Road Morph here too. I don't use frame pumps because I have big
frames and replacing them is a pain in a town where no LBS carries them.
Road Morphs are easy to find and on when I've had bit break or get lost
Topeak has replacement bits and pieces and a good service department (or
did last t
My Zephal HpX is the only thing I have from my original touring set up, we'll,
besides the motor. Both the motor and the pump are beat up, but the pump works
like new. Grin.
With abandon,
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I have a zefal alloy mini double shot, one of those telescoping mini (but
not too mini, you know what I mean?) pumps. Handle broke off, I used a wood
screw to fix. Hides in the side pocket of the large saddlesack, I never
have to think about it.
On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 10:16 AM, Deacon Patrick w
#1: the old, all black HPX.
#2: the Planet Bike Roadie.
#3: the Lezyne Alloy Drive -- very good for high volume, low pressure, at
least, very good for a mini. The hose makes it much easier than many other
minis. It works with very fat tires (60+ mm, 20 psi) and medium ones (35
mm, 50 - 60 psi).
It's true that most of us have fat tires and more volume, but remember that
more volume doesn't necessarily mean more air. A 650Bx42 has a little more
than triple the volume of a 700x23. But people usually run their 700x23
tires at about triple the pressure than people run their 650Bx42 tires,
For what it's worth, I recently built a wheel set for a Trucker Deluxe
with Rhyno Lites. They built up fine, and are certainly stout and on
the heavy side (what I wanted for a loaded tourer). I also have a
Schmidt hub built with a Mavic X517 for winter riding on this bike. I
have noticed a great
Topeak Road Morph. Back in 2003, many years before I got the Riv, I was
participating in the annual Salem Bicycle Club Monster Cookie Bike Ride on my
Sekai 2400 (I still miss that bike). Flatted in the wet by a hop field. Now,
I had dusted off the Sekai, and me, after a many year cycling hiat
I used one once when I flatted and found I had forgotten my HPX, and had to
flag down a rider who was carrying one of these. Very nice indeed, baroque
ad copy apart. My only problem with it is that it is a lot bigger than the
little Lezynes and I prefer to use the full size HPX.
But, from that one
This reminds me of when Otto criticized the Stoner's Pot Palace for
flagrant false advertising.
Ryan
On Thursday, January 16, 2014 9:00:57 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote:
>
> You've been warned, it's safe for work, but maybe not for your wallet:
>
> http://vimeo.com/84343669
>
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FWIW, for those of you who are into mini pumps, there is a Topeak
mini-morph, which I use with my Roadeo and I just wrap it up in my
Mark's wrap and am good to go. It has the same features as the Road
Morph, but smaller, and really does just fine pumping up my road tires
(Schwalbe Kojak 35mm).
To
Haven't actually used one yet, but just ordered the Big Silver by Portland
Design Works. Nashbar had them for $24 last week. Looks like this:
https://www.ridepdw.com/goods/inflation/big-silver
I'll report back after I've abused it a bit.
Mike
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What's the total length? Will it fit in my handlebar bag? My handlebar
bag measures 230mm inside width. If It could lay flat in the bottom of my
handlebar bag I would be golden. On the diagonal (250mm) wouldn't be the
end of the world either.
Bill
On Friday, January 17, 2014 12:46
Dang! The Topeak website says the mini morph is 260mm long.
On Friday, January 17, 2014 1:10:58 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> Toshi
>
> What's the total length? Will it fit in my handlebar bag? My handlebar
> bag measures 230mm inside width. If It could lay flat in the bottom of my
> h
Bill, velcro strip your upper lip and make a mustache of it. Bleriot style.
Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, January 17, 2014 2:12:35 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> Dang! The Topeak website says the mini morph is 260mm long.
>
> On Friday, January 17, 2014 1:10:58 PM UTC-8, Bill Lind
Zefal HPX, all black. Twenty years plus and nary a complaint from either
party.
Jeff Hagedorn
Warragul, VIC Australia
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I use the Quicker Xtreme by Quickex.
http://www.quickex.com/203-143-x-treme.htm
Velo-Orange used to sell them. Did not spot it on their site just now.
These pumps are powerful, light, pack small and easy to use. In fact, I
will sometimes use them at home when I am too lazy to go get the fl
On Friday, January 17, 2014 9:32:19 AM UTC-8, Michael wrote:
>
> Guessing almost everyone here uses high volume tires (33.mm and up
> tire widths).
> I have a 5 year old tiny mini pump that would probably take hundreds of
> strokes to get a Hetre or Marathon inflated to 50psi.
>
> *Was won
At that time only low end tires would have been black wall, not the kind of
"serious enthusiast" tires Panasonic, Mitsuboshi, Specialized and WTB were
making in Japan. High end clincher tires were meant to look like sew ups,
because that's what you saw on pro bikes. It stated with MTB tires and
Bill,
My riding buddy had double flats on the same 100K just as it started
raining. We both had Lezyne pumps, quickly replaced tubes and pumped back
up. I much prefer these to frame pumps, they fit in a bag, pump to 80psi
fairly quickly. I am always concerned about putting too much stress on th
On 01/17/2014 04:38 PM, Evan Baird wrote:
At that time only low end tires would have been black wall, not the
kind of "serious enthusiast" tires Panasonic, Mitsuboshi, Specialized
and WTB were making in Japan. High end clincher tires were meant to
look like sew ups, because that's what you saw
Zefal HPx - had to buy my second one- my first one gave up after 32 years.
My road bike carries a Lezyne road drive, and it's proved itself adequate
for an emergency pump - surprising delivery of both pressure and volume for
a small pump.
On Friday, January 17, 2014 11:32:19 AM UTC-6, Michae
Are there functional differences between the HPx of yore with those
available today (@RBW)?
I thought for a period Zefal had dropped the HPx, and presumed they
had simply re-introduced it (albeit with flashier graphics).
Also: what's the best grease for an old HPx? I've got one with a
fairly rust
Topeak Road and Mtn. Morph . . . . they are "da bomb" :)Being able to
separate the pump from the wheel and pushing downward to pump is s much
more efficient use of one's leverage.
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Sorry to be so slow. But I am just a few hours into having central heat
and in a celebratory mood.
Here's Betty. Since it was the demo. pretty much a stock build, but with
fatty bumpkins and a kickstand. I added longboards and the rear rack from
her Sequoia. And here's Betty with Patty.
htt
I used coconut oil or olive oil.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, January 17, 2014 3:38:45 PM UTC-7, jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Are there functional differences between the HPx of yore with those
> available today (@RBW)?
>
> I thought for a period Zefal had dropped the HPx, and presumed they
My old pump, actually older than 32 years, was an HP and was my only pump
for that long. The new HPx Classic (Riv sells) looks closer to the
original, and the head is metal. At one point, the HPx had a plastic pump
head.
On Friday, January 17, 2014 4:38:45 PM UTC-6, jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
Road morph...absolutely
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I got surprised with a new set of Challenge Parigi-Roubaix clinchers. I
have this tire in gumwall tubies, and have it blackwall clincher. When I
bought a set of brown/black clinchers, expected them to be gumwalls, but no
- they are heavy polymerized rubber just like the tread, but obviously
fyp:
They still look like awesome tires to me. One more example of how MTB
has perfected our aesthetic sense...
Philip
On Friday, January 17, 2014 1:59:56 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
> On 01/17/2014 04:38 PM, Evan Baird wrote:
> > At that time only low end tires would have been blac
Aw, yeah - cream longboards!
On Friday, January 17, 2014 2:56:28 PM UTC-8, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>
> Sorry to be so slow. But I am just a few hours into having central heat
> and in a celebratory mood.
>
> Here's Betty. Since it was the demo. pretty much a stock build, but with
> fatty bumpkin
Two classy ladies!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, January 17, 2014 3:56:28 PM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>
> Sorry to be so slow. But I am just a few hours into having central heat
> and in a celebratory mood.
>
> Here's Betty. Since it was the demo. pretty much a stock build, but with
>
Varies between an old HPX, a Topeak frame pump and the Mountain Morph. The
only reason the Hillborne doesn't have a Morph is the double top tube.
Would work better with the 38 to 40 mm tires on that bike.
Nowadays, with the folks I know, 40mm is positively svelte for a tire.
Eric Platt
St. Paul
Hmm, back when I rode mountain bikes (ca 1984-89) the tires in general were
gumwall. And broke down after about 6 months. That was also the problem
with my last set of Pasela gumwalls. Barely 1000 miles before the sides
started to pull apart.
As one can tell, I prefer blackwalls for reliabilit
Pretty sure you were just in the Bay a week ago. When are you going to
realize Chris that California is where it is at.
We took Tommy back. Just a matter of time before we bring most of you
Portlanders down too.
Manny
On Thursday, January 16, 2014 9:00:57 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote:
>
>
In my experience gumwalls are suceptible to UV degradation and always seem to
fail before the tread as a result. On a much less important note, they show
dirt and grime.
I prefer blackwall. Tires are in constant contact with the ground; I don't need
them to look pretty anywhere near as much as
I love gumwalls!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/64942209@N00/4103817724
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4103814910/
Cheers,
David
"it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 5:29 PM, Eric Platt wrote:
> Hmm, back when I rode mountain bikes (ca
Those are fightin' words Manuel John Acosta!
On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 5:33 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote:
> Pretty sure you were just in the Bay a week ago. When are you going to
> realize Chris that California is where it is at.
> We took Tommy back. Just a matter of time before we bring most of you
pr0n!
Cheers,
David
"it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 6:01 PM, Christopher Chen wrote:
> Those are fightin' words Manuel John Acosta!
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 5:33 PM, Manuel Acosta <
> manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Pretty sure
What a sweet husband you are! The bike is as lovely as your wife - what a pair!
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It looks great, but what one cannot ascertain is how good the coffee is. Any
reviews of the beverage at these gatherings?
Franklyn
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Dude get a newer computer I can't believe you can't taste the video.
Psssht
On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 7:40 PM, franklyn wrote:
> It looks great, but what one cannot ascertain is how good the coffee is.
> Any reviews of the beverage at these gatherings?
>
> Franklyn
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One of those Bleriot hats from Eric Norris' post would be quite welcome on
a morning like that!
dougP
On Thursday, January 16, 2014 9:00:57 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote:
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> You've been warned, it's safe for work, but maybe not for your wallet:
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>
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I'm going to close the poll Sunday, so vote now or forever hold your peace.
On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 10:09:26 AM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:
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> Awesome this is happening!
>
> On Tuesday, January 14, 2014 3:58:01 PM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote:
>>
>> Here's a little poll so we can settle the date for the
I guess I will have to ask to join such fine gatherings next time I visit
Portland to find out the quality of the beverages, which I hope to be soon.
Franklyn
On Friday, January 17, 2014 7:42:45 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote:
>
> Dude get a newer computer I can't believe you can't taste the
Are crossbows allowed? 'Cause I'm gonna shoot Manny tires out
On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 8:02 PM, Jim M. wrote:
> I'm going to close the poll Sunday, so vote now or forever hold your peace.
>
>
> On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 10:09:26 AM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:
>>
>> Awesome this is happening!
>>
Calm down Tyrion
Cheers,
David
"it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 8:04 PM, Christopher Chen wrote:
> Are crossbows allowed? 'Cause I'm gonna shoot Manny tires out
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 8:02 PM, Jim M. wrote:
>
>> I'm going to close
On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 8:04 PM, franklyn wrote:
> I guess I will have to ask to join such fine gatherings next time I visit
> Portland to find out the quality of the beverages, which I hope to be soon.
>
Or you can just do Sunrise Coffee down there! Ain't nothing stopping you
folks. There's a p
What did I just hear? A Californian wants to visit Portland for a coffee
ride?
OH SNAPACOSTA
On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 8:06 PM, Shawn Granton <
urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 8:04 PM, franklyn wrote:
>
> I guess I will have to ask to join such fine gatherings ne
Anyone running Longboards (P45) with BG RnR tires? The tires are knobby
43s and the Riv site says the longboards will fit up to a 45, but I think
it may be a typo... doesn't P45 designate that it's a 45mm fender? I'm
thinking the SKS P50s will be required, but I'd prefer the creme longboards
I'm particularly happy to see an aeropress in the video.
Sent from my iPad
On Jan 17, 2014, at 8:08 PM, Christopher Chen wrote:
> What did I just hear? A Californian wants to visit Portland for a coffee ride?
>
> OH SNAPACOSTA
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 8:06 PM, Shawn Granton
> wrote:
Looking for some words of wisdom regarding lacing a forty spoke rear wheel
3 cross or 4 cross. Is 4 cross an advantage in strength for a 95 kilogram
rider on a bike of unknown mass?
Thanks,
Curtis
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See what Sheldon's thoughts are. Peter White may also have something to
say. A safe bet would be to build same as a tandem wheel.
IIRC, more crosses spread the load over more spokes, but maybe the wheel is
harder to build? One thing for sure, a 40 spoke wheel is gonna be plenty
strong enou
Topeak Road Morph. Wish it would fit into hbar bag but for now it'll do and
pumps up my high pressure road tires with ease as well.
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