FS- quality cycling items: Nitto, Shimano, Brooks, wheelset and more that I
no longer need. Any interest in the following reach out off site or my
email- bsmit...@jlohr.com There is a link below to Flickr for pics. I tried
to get the best resolution and angles. Shipping not included in prices.
Interesting to note: LOTS of interest in the Jim Blackburn original
touring racks and cages. I have been asked by several interested parties to
sell those bits separately.
As regards the entire bike, if I can make positive personal contact with
a buyer, I think I can get it sold--I am
Wish it was one size smaller. I've been looking for a clean '84 or '85 720
for years. What is frustrating is I live near DC
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On Friday, May 30, 2014 3:56:07 PM UTC-7, Evan Baird wrote:
Just for comparison.
http://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/challenge-grifo-xs-33-tubular-cyclocross-tire
Yeah, but there are other sources that you can get that tire alot cheaper:
You really need to look at the cost-per-mile. A Grand Bois Hetre lasts
5000+ miles for most riders. So the cost per mile is much lower than for
most tires. The Compass Babyshoe Pass, Loup Loup Pass (650B) and Barlow
Pass (700C) have almost as much tread in the center, so it will last
roughly
I have a duxback and have found it to be really nice for light rain and
even some slushy spitty snow, but my shoulders have gotten pretty damp if
it's really raining. This would be in the context of my 10-mile commute
each way. I also like that it covers the bike, but I use a handlebar
Oh, but so far, I think the Riv English Riding Jacket is simply
outstanding. 4-season applicable if you get it big enough to wear a down
sweater under it. Really rainproof and not clammy. Packs up small. Great
on the bike, plus great as a travel jacket; have had it overseas and it was
the
Correction: I realized that I mis-spoke. The Hetres do have more tread even
in the center. I expect the Compass Babyshoe Pass to come within 700 miles
of the longevity of the Hetre. I am still working on wearing out my first
set of Babyshoe Pass, and that is a prototype set I've been riding for
I for one, would love one of these guys from england! It's been on my
christmas list for two years now, this year i've tried extra hard to be
good, fingers crossed.
http://www.lionbellworks.co.uk/
On Friday, May 30, 2014 7:15:59 AM UTC-7, bertin753 wrote:
Does anyone have one of either of
On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 11:54 AM, Harald Kliems kli...@gmail.com wrote:
On Friday, May 30, 2014 1:09:04 PM UTC-4, Chris Cullum wrote:
The cheapest solution is to drill and tap an existing spacer to M5. It
works fine if you don't want to buy the threaded mount.
Have you (or anyone else)
Are you aware of this video:
http://vimeo.com/groups/wereldfietser/videos/66106900
Matt
On Friday, May 30, 2014 3:51:37 PM UTC-7, Evan Baird wrote:
Really heartbreaking. I never met him, but I felt like I knew him from
reading his writing and following his pictures for so many years.
On
RIP Ezra
http://vimeo.com/66106900
On Friday, May 30, 2014 1:32:20 PM UTC-7, Tonester wrote:
http://www.teachingcancertocry.com/?p=2076
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Blug news.
Big fun day.
If you haven't gone to one it truly is a great place to snag deals, rub elbows
with nice people, and see the unique and hilarious stuff in the dollar section.
Sadly this will be the first one I'll be missing. That weekend is my ten year
anniversary and I have big
Wow! Fantastic bike! Beautiful beastie!
My ghost shifting issues vanished when I swapped the derailure pullies.
Apparently the top one has some play built in that friction-derailured did
not need. So swapped it for the lower pulley and it's been great ever
since. Can't remember who this came
Very occasionally, some people discover they should have been riding a larger
frame all along. If you haven't been through the PBH measurement drill (again,
likely you have), then you may discover this fits you after all.
I raced in the late 70s and early 80s, and so ended up riding bikes for
Basically, if you can imagine a happy position on this bike (insert punchline
here) with just a handful of seat post, not the way-too-much it is showing in
the pics (as it is set up for my own proportions), then it might just fit you.
And a stem length change can work wonders, too.
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Joe, possibly the coolest bike ever!
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Sat, May 31, 2014 at 9:29 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Wow! Fantastic bike! Beautiful beastie!
My ghost shifting issues vanished when I swapped the derailure
Wow... A dream bike... Awesome job, Bob. If not for my Fuji I would be on my
way to DC... That will make some lucky person very happy. Sigh
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Ezra's flickr which was great: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fastboy/ He
quit flickr a while ago (as a lot of people did).
His last photos have nothing to do with his illness or death, but are
pretty damn poignant within that context.
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. -
Where else could you find such a dialed-in custom beauty in an extra large size
capable of carrying you over hill and dale with speed and grace?? Kudos to the
Riv gang!
NOW THAT'S A BIKE!!!
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I am moving today/tomorrow and have the large Trangia cookset for sale. It
NIB, never used. $110 shipped OBO. The earlier post from another member
reminded me.
No time for my planned garage sale.
I have lots of Mavic wheels, a 54.5cm RB-1 frameset (ding in tt covered
with
In talking with various folks at various times at Rivendell, I got the
impression (not sure how accurately) that the Quickbeam's tubing was similar to
the Sam Hillborne while the geometry was similar to the Roadeo, so it would be
a quick handling, but stoutish bike.
While I only have
It was designed when the Rambouillet was going strong, long before the Sam and
Roadeo ever existed. When I got my QB in 2004 I was told that its geometry is
very similar to the Ram, and it is. I've always thought of the bike as
Rambouillet-like.
I've never been able to directly compare mine
that headtube!
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That makes sense, Jim. Thank you. I imagine the Riv. folks were more
referencing what they currently offer for comparison than giving an actual
pedigree.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Manny, congrats on your 10 year anniversary!
I plan on being in the Bay for a few days before I tour very leasurely
back to LA.
If anyone has a desire to join me on a ride, or a camp-out , I'll be
bumming around in the hills from Thursday-Sunday. I can't possibly miss the
Rivendell garage
I've owned bikes with seat tubes shorter than that.
Call me a fan of the 65+ look.
Jeff Hagedorn
Los Angeles, CA USA
On Saturday, May 31, 2014 11:17:24 AM UTC-7, Coconutbill wrote:
that headtube!
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I'd say Sheldon Brown was the godfather of the Quickbeam, and all the Country
Bikes were its descendants.
I think it has the second lightest tubeset of any Rivendell frame?
Philip
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I just found this from Sheldon Brown:
I got my Rambouillet in 2003 and set it up as a fixed gear. I liked it
very much, even though the frame was not ideal for fixed-gear use. In 2004,
I acquired a Quickbeam, which is basically the same frame as a Rambouillet
except for the fork ends and brake
What has the lightest, Roadeo or Legolas, or is that a tie?
Also, I'm guessing that we're talking just the production models that have
unique model names. Could a road standard from the 90's have used the lightest
tubing?
Sent from my iPhone
On May 31, 2014, at 1:07 PM, Philip Williamson
This thread is reviving my interest in a Quickbeam! I should have grabbed the
last one that came my way. I used to own a ram and it was a fine bicycle.
[54cm anyone have one laying around ;) ]
The Quickbeams did not have the same geometry as the Rambouillet, but it was
similar. Most
Doug,
Very good advice. May one day call Walnut Creek.
On Friday, May 30, 2014, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Curtis:
You're unlikely to find a 2TT 68 cm Atlantis on the market, but I'm sure
the elves in Walnut Creek could work out something. I agree with Hugh: be
patient, it will get
Sweet. I think it's very hard to make a really tall bike look
proportional, but the DTT gives this bike a nice look of symmetry.
As for shifting, my experience has been that the longer the cage the more
prone to ghost shifting a system is. My recommendation is not to use a
gear range wider
Yeah, I've payed attention to bike handling in high (most forward) vs. low
(most rearward) and if there's a difference I can't sort it out from speed
difference. Whatever it is, it's slight. I've ridden the same (gentle
climbing) sections in both gears and still can't tell a difference other
Don't forget the QuickOne or SimpleBeam if enough people are serious
enough.
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/sKo8E4qO-jI. Kind
of funny reading my initial responses as I was sorting out what I wanted
for a second bike. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
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FS: Nitto R-14 top rack.
Rear struts are for the mid-level seatstay eyelets. Will include two small
p-clamps to fit stays.
$95 shipped (PayPal okay if fees are covered)
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The last time I talked to Ezra was in November. We talked about Seth,
bikes, and how to deal with the aftermath. He made me a special pill flask
(brass and steel) for Seth's ashes and I roped a piece of bike grease
stained twine through it. It broke my heart how unbelievably kind he was
knowing
Sorry for a possible double post, something happened when I tried to post
this a second ago.
fs: Nitto - Mark's Rack.
All four struts included plus a pair of large p-clamps for mounting on the
fork blades.
$95 shipped from Chicago (PayPal okay as long as fees are covered).
Thanks!!
Nitto - Technomic Deluxe stem, purchased from Riv. 26.0 clamp. 10cm in
length.
Some light marks but overall excellent.
$40 shipped (PayPal okay as long as fees are covered).
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The saddlesack is gone...
Let's get these a new home!
Trunsack small. $70 shipped
Trunsack large. $75 shipped
PayPal okay as long as fees are covered.
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Should anyone ask So what's this double top tube thing all about?, that
photo answers the question. What a terrific balance of form function.
dougP
On Friday, May 30, 2014 3:56:42 PM UTC-7, Joe K. wrote:
Just wanted to share my pride and joy. I've had it for almost a year and
it is
Manny:
Maybe too late to salvage this one, but for future situations, try:
Sweetheart, our 10th anniversary is coming up (NOTE: this gets you points
for remembering and planning) so why don't we spend part of the day at the
Rivendell sale? Afterwards, we can go to dinner at (pick nice
I'd love to trade my:
Nitto Mini-Front 32-F rack
OR
Albatross Cromo and 120 mm Talux stem
for your Nitto R-14 rear saddlebag rack. Please contact off list if interested.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Wait Manny you have been married/dating someone for 10 years? Congrats. I
thought you were like 23 years old, haha. Where is this fountain of youth
you drink from?
On May 31, 2014 8:14 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Manny:
Maybe too late to salvage this one, but for future situations,
Edwin,
I own a Ram and I've seen several people with Rivs. I met a woman at the
Tour de Nash last year that had just bought a Betty Foy. While you were
riding around on your wheel barrow bike some of us were riding Rivs. :-)
Carey
On Friday, May 30, 2014 3:52:53 PM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote:
I took Rizzo (my Betty Foy) to my LBS today to have Bosco handlebars put
on. I wasn't sure if they'd make a difference in the pain I was feeling
while riding, but I trust the folks here (and at Riv) who suggested that I
give them a shot. I'm happy to report that all of the pain I was feeling in
Awesome! The right bars are an amazing Ah-ha! that truly helps the bike
come alive with you as the rider. Congratulations!
With abandon,
Patrick
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Awesome to hear! I have Boscos on 3 bikes, love the bars.
On May 31, 2014 11:31 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Awesome! The right bars are an amazing Ah-ha! that truly helps the bike
come alive with you as the rider. Congratulations!
With abandon,
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The smile on my face was almost as broad as the day I brought Rizzo home.
That just makes my day. Thinking of you out riding...
~Tom
On Saturday, May 31, 2014 8:29:00 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote:
I took Rizzo (my Betty Foy) to my LBS today to have Bosco handlebars put
on. I wasn't
Small trunksack SOLD
Large trunksack remains!
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Why not get the one RBW sells?
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Great, glad to hear the big step in the right direction for you!
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Sat, May 31, 2014 at 8:50 PM, Tom Virgil tevir...@gmail.com wrote:
The smile on my face was almost as broad as the day I brought Rizzo
home.
That
Checked out Halycon today. Great shop. Took a nice steel Browning Bicycle for
a test ride. It was too big. Took home a nice Halycon poster. Thanks for the
responses.
Michael
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Checked out Halcyon today. Great shop. Took a nice steel Browning Bicycle for
a test ride. It was too big. Took home a nice Halcyon poster. Thanks for the
responses.
Michael
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I agree, nice pictures. I've done the GAP a couple of times and really enjoyed
it. Both times I've camped. The trail surface is perfect for riding unlike the
CO.
Richard
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fs: Nitto - Mark's Rack.
4 struts included plus two large P-clamp to be used on the fork, if needed.
$95 shipped (PayPal okay as long as fees are covered)
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Cost per mile, as Jan states, is the key. For the amount of riding I do (
retired and loving it) I'll pay the extra for the lightweight Hetres. I also
have a set of the Compass 38mm Leger tires on the Homer, and on the Boulder
Road Sport, a set of 32mm Leger tires. Lightweight, supple, and
Thanks !
On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 4:49:42 AM UTC+9, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Today I was wondrously surprised to feel well enough to try a ride
(yesterday was a hard brain day). I improved enough as I went, especially
once I was heading away from the “big city” of Woodland Park after 6
Thanks for the advice re the ghost shifting, appreciate it! Totally agree with
the comments re the DTT too, there's no way it would have such a smooth and
responsive ride without it, not to mention it would look pretty funky!
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