Would be interested to know what width tires/wheel size and pedals you
prefer? I have a canti LongLow made brevet ready and on 32mm actual
Kojaks. I could go to an actual 37mm with fenders, I think, with some
creativity. I have flat pedals on the bike and SPDs/mountain bike shoes in
my box of
*UPDATE:* All that is left are the Ibex bike shorts. $50 postpaid in the US.
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Thanks for all the responses. I thought it might post an update and some
additions. I added prices that include conusa shipping in case someone
wanted to buy outright.
For trade:
Nitto Mini Front Rack ($85)
Honjo 700c x 45 hammered fenders ($80)
Vintage Brooks professional saddle (black) (
Michael, very little... Both weather and work travel have conspired. One
time last week and two the week before. The lack if riding has definitely
affected my mood for the worse!!
How about you?
Tony
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> The Emu was in a fenced off yard.
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It appeared to not be afraid of me approaching it.
Very quiet and calm.
I guess it is used to being around people.
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I have had these on for about 100 miles now and they seem worse at stopping
the bike than the original black pads that came with my Tektro R559 brakes.
Anyone here use these pads? Do they work well for you, or are these not
good and should I look elsewhere?
Maybe I should just give them some mo
emu
On Saturday, February 8, 2014 6:54:48 PM UTC-6, Michael wrote:
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> View the set here:
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> http://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/12396292693/in/set-72157640701338654
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> Anyway, 25 miles around the BWI Trail. 31-33 degrees. Cloudy. Wool.cotton
> layers. Fleece hat. Regular use gloves. I ha
>
> Tony, have you been commuting?
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> Glad you all are finally getting some rain!
>
How far did you go, and how have you been training for the Rando rides so
far this year?
I am amazed at the riding you Rando guys do. Sounds like fun.
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> Anyone tried those Garradixe duxback spats?
>
http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&product_id=71
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Xtra tuf shorties! Been wearing em for years. Loosen yer power grips though!
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Awesome setups. I have a trek 650b conversion I'm finishing with an upside
down mustache bar. Curious, for those running grips (not tape) what kind of
grips do you use, where is a a good place to pick some up outside of the
usual box store / mtn bike type grips?
On Thursday, February 6, 2014 3:
Michael,
Sounds like a good ride! Gotta take the days as they come so far this season...
Tony
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hey group, thank you to everyone for their ideas/ suggestions. I am
opting to try the Tretorn Strala vinter boot. Looks warm, and at least for
me when I ride in the rain the toe/ footbox area only seems to get wet and
these look like a great solution for that. thanks again for everyones
input
I was on a week-long bike tour with friends a couple of years ago, and it was raining as we prepared to leave in the morning. One of my friends reached into his bag and brought out a roll of saran wrap! I wrapped my shoes and ankles/socks, crisscrossed to leave the bottom of forefoot clear - and
I've read many loving tributes to Sams, Hilsens, Hunqapillars and other Riv
bikes over the last few years, but there is precious little writing out
there about the joys of owning and riding a Betty Foy. I'm familiar with
Lovely Bicycle's faint praise, and I've read and re-read the posts (and
se
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> I have a coula arms lengths of fresh RBW twine for you if you want it.
PM me with your address and a hint of the mystery trade!
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> So this guy did 8 1200k's in one year?
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I believe that Bill has a tandem. But I don't know if he's done a 1200K on
it.
On Saturday, February 8, 2014 11:43:25 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
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> I have NO business suggesting anything to the Olsens, but I think it would
> be awesome if they rode a tandem on the brevets they were do
Bill Olsen has a tandem. I don't know if he has taken one on a 1200K I will
too.
On Saturday, February 8, 2014 11:43:25 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
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> I have NO business suggesting anything to the Olsens, but I think it would
> be awesome if they rode a tandem on the brevets they were
>
> Sorry for the bad grammar. Was being called to dinner as I signed off so I
> rushed the typing.
>
Forgot to mention:
BWI Trail is a 10 mile MUP loop that runs around the Baltimore Washington
International Airport grounds.
It is wide, so makes it easy to pass pedestrians.
It is very clean a
>
> Forgot to mention:
>
BWI Trail is a 10 mile MUP loop that runs around the Baltimore Washington
International Airport grounds.
It is wide, so makes it easy to pass pedestrians.
It is very clean and smooth. Rolling, but no big climbs, so makes for a
very pleasant ride.
Through a wooded area, a
I've had mine a week + now. Wore it last Saturday and again today on
rides. Wore it to the office on (casual) Friday and wore it to sleep in
one night this week. My impressions:
The fabric is rougher than say a Swobo, or smartwool, or Ibex base
layer. It's not scratchy or uncomfortable though.
Fantastic! Always good to get out.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, February 8, 2014 5:54:48 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote:
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> View the set here:
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> http://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/12396292693/in/set-72157640701338654
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> Anyway, 25 miles around the BWI Trail. 31-33 degrees. Cloudy. Wool.
View the set here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/12396292693/in/set-72157640701338654
Anyway, 25 miles around the BWI Trail. 31-33 degrees. Cloudy. Wool.cotton
layers. Fleece hat. Regular use gloves. I had a great time.
I was glad to ride as I haven't in three weeks because the roads
this is still available.
On Friday, January 24, 2014 6:47:12 AM UTC-8, eflayer wrote:
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> This an extra from my Albatross fitting process. $45 shipped. I prefer
> paypal gift option, or you can add in paypal fees if you think "gift" is
> cheating the man.
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The simple answer is that if it was 96 hours anyone could do it.
I think there is a a minimum speed you are expected to ride plus a minimum
number hours of sleep you are allotted and this adds up to 90 hours.
I have completed two 1200k Randonnees on my Rambouillet, BMB 2006 and PBP 2007.
It
On Friday, February 7, 2014 11:04:43 PM UTC-8, Matt Lynch wrote:
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> I opted for the cromoly Surly Open Bar.
> Matt
>
I have the Open Bar on my SS Cross Check and on my Big Dummy. They're
great. I had Albas on my CC the bike felt twitchy with them. I used them
briefly on my Big Dummy and t
Don't forgot the inspiration for this board. MUSA Spatz work well, pack
compact and light, and look cool in their own peculiar way.
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Quick and careful work with a sharp razor blade will do the trick. Mind
that you don't slice into the aluminium.
On Friday, February 7, 2014 6:11:09 AM UTC-8, Conway Bennett wrote:
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> This is a follow up to yesterday's albatross related post. Since I am
> taking my noodles off my CC to add the
I forgot to mention those. Remarkable product. You can stand in a puddle
without getting wet, yet they breathe.
On 2/8/2014 2:45 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote:
+1 for Keens and socks.
I have a pair of seal skins
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Once you get an end loose it unwraps just fine. Shellac is not a strong
binder, at least the thin shellac that is applied to handlebar tape and twine.
On Feb 7, 2014, at 8:11 AM, Conway Bennett
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> This is a follow up to yesterday's albatross related post. Since I am taking
> my noodl
Heh. Yes, there are some interesting divisions of labor in the French economy
that are just a bit different than in the US. In 2002 I went with friends on a
tour of the Alps from Grenoble to Nice.
http://members.bitstream.net/~timmcn/alps2002-1.html
One of the other guests at the gite near Bo
+1 for Keens and socks.
I have a pair of seal skins that I use over my regular socks when it is
raining hard. Keeps me dry a lot longer than the neoprene booties I used to
use. Those were good for about 20 minutes, then more wet suit than
waterproof.
Mediterranean climate here though. We get h
Air space and circulation are why it works. Anything that limits bloodflow
greatly harms the ability to keep that part warm. Most shoes are not foot
shaped, but last shaped, so inherently are foot binders (not just cycling
shoes, but any shoe). When I went barefoot my foot stayed a size 12 in
l
I'd heard about this and was somewhat skeptical. Then on a chilly
November 300K, a DC area rider came down and rode it dressed like that
and was comfortable, while my feet got very cold. I gave it a try and
am a believer. Thicker socks (cheap at Costco) in Keen sandals works
great in sub freez
I have a few things in my parts bin that I would love to trade for things that
would better suit my needs
For trade:
Honjo 700c x 45 hammered fenders
Vintage Brooks professional saddle (black)
47-57mm dia compe single pivot calipers (nutted, not recessed)
Nitto noodle 41cm (new?)
Nitto b115 road
Michael:
My favorite is still wool socks and sandals, but I've never been in
sub-freezing conditions. The sandals dry quickly and carrying some spare
socks to change into works well. I've hit some day long wet weather on
tours where no matter what footwear one used it would be soaked. For a
We tried to change money at a bank in France, and were told "This is a
bank; we do not change money. Go to the post office for that." Part of
what makes other countries so interesting.
dougP
On Saturday, February 8, 2014 8:12:54 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
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> Ask the French. They wrote th
Bruce I might have something for you. Let me know if the email doesn't make it
thru.
Tony
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I just purchased that 56cm Sam Hillborne from member Frank. Very easy deal
and more than fair so thanks. I am really looking forward to building it up
and enjoying every moment on that bike. Does anyone have a 700c wheelset,
Nitto Noodle 44cm handlebar and long-reach side-pull brake calipers
(s
On Friday, February 7, 2014 10:24:30 PM UTC-8, bingomck wrote:
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> Jim, all Roadeos are .65/.45/.65, or just the smaller sizes?
My knowledge is limited to having seen the order form Riv sent to the
builder for the first batch, and they were all the same. They may have
changed since then.
It
Hi I have a son deluxe front week 32h laced to a PBP silver polished rim
that I'd be will to trade it has less than 100 miles on it, I'll add an
complete unused VO wheelset laced to 32h PBP rims,
I'll also add a front light as well.
I'd be looking for cash to even up the trade, and i do liv
On 02/08/2014 12:03 PM, ted wrote:
I am sure Jim knows well where of he speaks, so I count my wife and I
as very lucky to have gotten a used tandem that suits us fairly well
for far less than 5k, and through RBW no less.
What I don't get though, is why virtually no "enthusiastic" husbands
seem
I have an Alba, and have used it off and on. I have used them to let me
ride through a couple of periods when the only way I could pedal was bolt
upright due to injury or infirmity. Once healed, I always wind up wanting
to lean forward a bit more than the Alba's will allow, and I find the gr
I am sure Jim knows well where of he speaks, so I count my wife and I as
very lucky to have gotten a used tandem that suits us fairly well for far
less than 5k, and through RBW no less.
What I don't get though, is why virtually no "enthusiastic" husbands seem
to let their wives drive. I can see
Which is precisely part of the management of human endurance. When to stop,
for how long, for what purpose.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, February 8, 2014 9:38:31 AM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote:
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> On 02/08/2014 11:20 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote:
> > Averaging 8.3 mph or better for 90 hours
I have NO business suggesting anything to the Olsens, but I think it would
be awesome if they rode a tandem on the brevets they were doing together.
Cheers,
David
"it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
On Sat, Feb 8, 2014 at 5:08 AM, Iron Rider <1000...@gmail.com> wrote:
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On 02/08/2014 11:20 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Averaging 8.3 mph or better for 90 hours is impressive. Very impressive.
And it's important to remember, that's not the "moving average" we're
all so used to, it's actual miles traveled divided by total elapsed time
including all stops, for whatev
Averaging 8.3 mph or better for 90 hours is impressive. Very impressive.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, February 8, 2014 6:44:08 AM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote:
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> rules are minutes per distance. What ever it adds up to. From the RUSA
> site:
>
> *Article 9*
>
> Overall time limits vary for e
Ask the French. They wrote the rules, and like so much of life in France, it
doesn't make logical sense. (Want stamps? Find a Tobacconist!)
Eric N
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Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy
> On Feb 8, 2014, at 5:26 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Out of curiosity, why 90
Here are mine on a 1986 Nishiki Pueblo.
http://flic.kr/p/fdo5aG
On Thursday, February 6, 2014 6:42:55 PM UTC-5, Conway Bennett wrote:
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> Captain Conway in Chicago here. I'm an avid reader of the group but a
> sporadic poster. In any case I'm a sucker for riv sales campaign so I'm
> the new
I currently have Noodles on a 60 cm Sam Hillborne with a 9 cm stem.
They're fine, but I'm a little stretched. I'm on the cusp of a 58 or 60 cm
and opted for the larger frame. I considered the Albatross, but I just
can't bring myself to the 90 degree sweep where my hands would be parallel
to
Tried albas on my Ramb. Loved the appearance and the extra brake control. I
found myself on the bends most of the time: I think the Ramb tt is on the sort
side even with a 11 cm stem. However the breaker and reason I switched back to
Noodles is that the more upright position resulted in back
I like my LL Bean duck boots.
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I tried them for about a week when I first got my saluki - I felt like I
was driving a bus with the albas and I couldn't get used to that though it
was certainly a comfortable position. All my bikes have drops on them.
My wife's Betty came with albas and she certainly liked the look of it, but
This is a follow up to yesterday's albatross related post. Since I am taking
my noodles off my CC to add the albas I'm gonna move the interrupters that are
installed there over to my Samuel Hillborne where I also have noodles installed
and mated to 10 cm dirt drops. Sooo I need to remove the M
I have noodles on my Atlantis and one other bike, m bars on one and albas
on one. At first I was not a huge fan of the albas but over a short period
of time I became rather fond of them. Fond enough I bought another set and
a set of boscos to try on a new build. That being said 35 miles is abou
Blog page for my LHT with Alba's:
http://gspiess.wordpress.com/the-bikes/2007-surly-long-haul-trucker/
A brown truck is supposed to deliver a pair of Soma Oxfords on Monday for
my winter project of converting my Rando-ish bike to a knock-around upright
wide-tired trail machine.
On Thursday, Fe
rules are minutes per distance. What ever it adds up to. From the RUSA site:
*Article 9*
Overall time limits vary for each brevet according to the distance.
These are: (in hours and minutes, HH:MM) 13:30 for 200 KM, 20:00 for 300
KM, 27:00 for 400 KM, 40:00 for 600 KM, and 75:00 for 1000 KM.
Out of curiosity, why 90 hours rather than an even 4 days?
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, February 8, 2014 6:08:36 AM UTC-7, Iron Rider wrote:
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> A 1200k brevet is a 750 mile ride that has to be completed in less than 90
> hours. Bill and Mark Olsen regularly ride these epic events. Mark ri
A 1200k brevet is a 750 mile ride that has to be completed in less than 90
hours. Bill and Mark Olsen regularly ride these epic events. Mark rides an
A. Homer Hilsen. They recently completed an interview describing their
approach. You can read it here:
http://eprider.blogspot.com/2014/02/riding-
Reversed on the 650b'd Trek...
http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2013/09/philly-ride-around.html
http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2013/07/state-of-trek.html
I really liked that configuration like John says but now I have them 'right
side up' on the Atlantis.
Great bars, I got to try the albastache a couple wo
> I may measure the angle I've got them out. I angle them a healthy amount.
Same here. Highly recommend people try different angles before giving up
on Albas.
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> On the other hand, many Mountain Bike bars, even with bar ends, seem to
offer fewer and less comfortable positions for long rides, but for muscling
through short rides...
I am not trying to be combative here, but again what you are saying is very
much a U.S. specific perspective on handle bar
Oops. I conflated your February 5 pics of the stone ruin with this trip.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Here they are flipped: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/9145249656/ I
liked the forward curve in this position but have changed to Albastsche
which I prefer.
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> Captain Conway in Chicago here. I'm an avid reader of the g
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