Currently I have a set of Continental Gatorskins, labeled 32 in width but
measure 29mm, on Velocity Synergy rims on my Rambouillet with hammered
Honjos without rubbing.
Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh
On Sunday, November 16, 2014 10:31:24 PM UTC-5, bo richardson wrote:
i have gotten noise and
The Ram brochures advertised 32 mm tires with fenders and I remember GP
writing that Jack Brown's will not fit with fenders. I also remember one
poster who was able to rig the fenders to make it work. With hongo fenders
my Ram maxis out at 30 mm actual and I run Grand Bois Cerf at 29MM. I
Sale pending on small saddle bag.
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On Sunday, November 16, 2014 10:18:41 PM UTC-5, Tom M wrote:
Nigel Smythe tweed front bag, good condition, with some wear on the
underside, $100
Mark's rack, used, $100
Nigel Smythe canvas saddle bag; this was actually made the wrong size, so
Riv
I've got a blue ram and 32 paselas fit easily with sks fenders (45mm I
think)
On Sunday, November 16, 2014 10:31:24 PM UTC-5, bo richardson wrote:
i have gotten noise and rubbing with both
vo metal and sks fenders and
jack brown tires on my 54 Rambouillet.
i will try different tires with
Panaracer firecross 700x45
BG Rock and Road
Soma Cazadero
29x1.75 Smart Sam (If it ever becomes available again)
Vee Rubber 12
and Kenda Small block 8 are all good tire choices for your existing frame
and plenty capable off road.
Have fun!
On Sunday, November 16, 2014 5:14:45 PM UTC-8,
I've been using sneakers by Puma or Clarks when riding my Hillborne with
either a set of MKS Grip Kings or VP Thin Gripster pedals (which I highly
recommend!). My feet sometimes ache after a long ride in squishy shoes.
Has anyone found a stiffer soled shoe that they like with sneaker pedals?
I really like the grip from fiveten's (http://fiveten.com/) Stealth rubber
soles. I ride the heck out of a pair of Drit Bag low. I only wish they made
a shoe that looked a little less like a skate shoe or early '90s tennis
shoe.
Jayme
On Monday, November 17, 2014 8:17:16 AM UTC-6, Surlyprof
Copied from another thread:
On my previous bike with 32 mm Continental Contact tires with a puncture
protection layer I got maybe 1-2 punctures every year. Upon weekly
inspection I used to pry out many small pieces of glass from the tires,
that the puncture protection had stopped. Using 25 mm
Took Mr. Riv Road out for a ride on the American River Parkway yesterday, and
shot this video:
http://youtu.be/KjWcabsDn_4 http://youtu.be/KjWcabsDn_4
Enjoy!
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The underlying issue here is cushioned and/or supportive shoes weaken our
feet and make them dumber. The solution is growing a stronger foot through
no cushioning and no support. All a stiffer shoe accomplishes is keeping
your foot unnecessarily weak. I ride in ZemGear shoes and love them. No
Ah, the great shoe debate. Runners have it too, and the pendulum over there is
currently swinging away from “minimalist” shoes and back to heavy padding:
http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/health-and-medicine/healthy-choices/article3517617.html
I've ridden long hard miles without foot pain on both grip kings and VP001
in Merrell Proterra Sport shoes. I paid retail for mine, and would do it
again, though they're beginning to pop up with discounted prices around the
net. I usually ride the platform pedals centered on my arch, though
it's a question of putting energy into the pedal vs. putting energy into
straining your arch. No pendulum involved.
On Monday, November 17, 2014 10:41:46 AM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote:
Ah, the great shoe debate. Runners have it too, and the pendulum over
there is currently swinging away
+1 on the Chromes – love ‘em. Pretty good looking, too
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Subject: [RBW] Re: Shoe Recommendations for VP Thin
The Hoop and Banana Bag have been sold.
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Pudge, I have ice-skate feet - 13 narrow. The Chrome's fit them well, and
they go great inside toe clips, but they run narrow and I wouldn't
recommend them to someone with wide feet.
As far as the Merrell Proterras, they have great arch support, and a wide
platform - they give you room to
Bo:
I've got two NIP pairs of Challenge tires that might be perfect for you: (1) a
NIP pair of Challenge Eroica tires -- nominal 30mm, a little less in practice,
according to Jan -- that are the big brother of the Challenge Parigi-Roubaix
that was the fastest rolling tire in one of Jan's tests
Teva Cranks for me.
David
Charlotte, NC
On Monday, November 17, 2014 9:17:16 AM UTC-5, Surlyprof wrote:
I've been using sneakers by Puma or Clarks when riding my Hillborne with
either a set of MKS Grip Kings or VP Thin Gripster pedals (which I highly
recommend!). My feet sometimes ache
I love my Fivetens. They're very sticky-- Fiveten started out making
climbing shoes, where grippiness is vital. Plus, they're stiff enough
for biking, but bendy enough for the hike-a-biking that I end up doing
quite a bit of.
On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 6:17 AM, Surlyprof jmcclu...@gmail.com wrote:
True, Eric, but none of what you say changes the fact that cushioned,
supportive shoes weaken the feet. That is proven fact. Science, unlike the
market, is not consensus based. The debate (not in the market, but in the
actual science) is how to best help people strengthen their feet and
I have 33.3 green Jack Browns with 45 Velo orange stainless fenders on my 64
ram. Very tight and took a lot of wrestling plus a hacksaw to the darima bolt
but works. The new 2 clamp vo's rattle much less than the older single clamp
design. If I had a do-over I would try the 50mm Berthouds.
I’m sorry, but I didn’t put forth anything other than a link to an article that
I recently read in the local paper, and my observation that there is an ongoing
debate among runners about the right type of shoe.
I’m not a podiatrist … I don’t even play one on TV.
—Eric N
campyonly...@me.com
I don't wear special biking shoes I just use whatever I am wearing. That
said, I have worn my Keen Newport H20 sandals for long (50 mile plus) rides
with no issues whatsoever. For; that matter, my Birkenstock's seem to also
work well. Pick something with a wide toe pocket, you don't want to
Small bag sold.
On Monday, November 17, 2014 9:41:35 AM UTC-5, Tom M wrote:
Here are more accessible photos:
On Monday, November 17, 2014 7:47:06 AM UTC-5, Tom M wrote:
Sale pending on small saddle bag.
--Tom
On Sunday, November 16, 2014 10:18:41 PM UTC-5, Tom M wrote:
Nigel Smythe
My coworker trains (running) mostly with minimalist shoes or barefoot, and
then uses support cush shoes for events. He just did a 100-miler (!),
finishing in just over 18 hours. I suspect he and I are of different
species.
I still love old reliable Adidas Samba when I'm riding with
True story: FiveTen is located down the street from me. Unfortunately they
don't have much of an outlet or such.
On Monday, November 17, 2014 9:26:34 AM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote:
I love my Fivetens. They're very sticky-- Fiveten started out making
climbing shoes, where grippiness is vital.
Really like offerings from Challenge. Had a bit of a hassle mounting them
at first, but they have become some of my go-to tires.
On Monday, November 17, 2014 9:19:00 AM UTC-8, Pudge wrote:
Bo:
I've got two NIP pairs of Challenge tires that might be perfect for you:
(1) a NIP pair of
Two other considerations I haven't seen mentioned, that you might already
be aware of:
- Toe clip overlap is likely to be pretty severe, if you actually manage
to fit fenders over anything bigger than a 28. I have SKS fenders and
Roughy Toughies on my 60cm Ram, but find that I need to snug
I'm a huge fan of plain ol' running shoes with the Thin Gripsters. Terrific
grip, let my feet breath, and never give it a second thought. Asics GT-2000
are my faves, but that's just me.
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the portland kids have a few opinions about footwear
On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 12:19 PM, Neil neil.h.do...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm a huge fan of plain ol' running shoes with the Thin Gripsters.
Terrific grip, let my feet breath, and never give it a second thought.
Asics GT-2000 are my faves, but
Actually I think the Portland Kids have only one opinion and it's chukka.
Good to hear other opinions and options exist though. :)
Aaron only a little embarrassed to admit I ride in chukkas Young
The Dalles, OR
On Monday, November 17, 2014, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote:
the portland kids
I use Merrell Moab Ventilator shoes with VP vice pedals and the combo works
well for me.
Dan Abelson
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I thought seriously about doing it in 2015, but I absolutely have to be at
work on the start date, so I have to miss it again this year.
Though i could do it by myself, but joining the group is a big part of the
fun.
Franklyn
Berkeley, CA
On Sunday, November 16, 2014 10:27:44 PM UTC-8, AaronY
Tire savers are meant to be positioned a mm or 2 above the tire. This can
be done even with the typical out-of-round of most tires.
On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 9:57 PM, Jan Heine hein...@earthlink.net wrote:
I don't use tire wipers
http://www.compasscycle.com/tires_wipers_700.html any longer,
Also, 35 mm (ie, too narrow) SKS's fit fine over 30 mm (actual) Parigi
Roubaix. Wider fenders would allow more clearance.
On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 3:00 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
35 mm (labeled) Kojaks. 58 cm Ram.
On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 10:03 PM, lungimsam
I agree with Tim. It's just as presumptuous to expect unracers to be
into cyclocross as it is to expect them to be into randonneuring, or
extended loaded touring, or even S24Os. It's a harmless presumption, but
it's a presumption. If there's one thing that unracers seem to have in
common is
Aaron,
I don't have any to sell, but do have a suggestion if you can't track any down
in time.
I'd suggest using the Wald 867 as a placeholder.
The grip section is short, but a couple wine corks in the ends helped me and
allowed cork grips to be used without trimming them down, with just brake
Thanks, David. I'll look into it.
Thanks,
Aaron
On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 2:48 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote:
Aaron,
I don't have any to sell, but do have a suggestion if you can't track any
down in time.
I'd suggest using the Wald 867 as a placeholder.
The grip section is
Kendall:
I checked, and the one I have is a Large, not a Medium. You’re welcome to it
at the same price, or I’ll refund your PayPal payment. Sorry!
Tom
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You might look at Chrome shoes. They make several models without cleats
for biking. I have two pair, they wear like iron.
Marc
On Monday, November 17, 2014 9:17:16 AM UTC-5, Surlyprof wrote:
I've been using sneakers by Puma or Clarks when riding my Hillborne with
either a set of MKS Grip
Folks:
Trying hard to avoid selling my Atlantis, so I'm digging deep into the parts
bin for stuff I'm not going to use anytime soon. Here's the saddle, seatpost
and tires installment; I tried to price these to move, but if you feel the
price is too high, make an offer. Please reply off-list.
I'm still looking for the big daddy Bull Moose Bosco, but if someone has a
chromo-bosco that is 58cm wide I'd be interested in that as well.
Thanks,
Aaron Young
The Dalles, OR
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Make that 55cm.
On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 6:09 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm still looking for the big daddy Bull Moose Bosco, but if someone has a
chromo-bosco that is 58cm wide I'd be interested in that as well.
Thanks,
Aaron Young
The Dalles, OR
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On Saturday, November 8, 2014 6:43:02 PM
I'll take the Paul seat post.
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Yes, I appreciate all the input and my answer to the question of how
fast? would be that speed isn't really my concern. My main goal is to push
the Hillborne to the limits of what it is capable of and see how it fares,
prior to dropping $2000+ on a new bike when 95% of what I'd want to do can
I have been having the usual saddle problems with my B-17's. After longterm
breakin, the hump makes long rides impossible for me.
I finally found a solution, the Selle Anatomica. It just works for me. At 2
weeks from 63yo, I just can't stand any saddle discomfort anymore. The
Anatomica has
Thanks for all the feedback. I, too, usually wear whatever gets me past a
No Shirt, No Shoes, No Dice policy when riding around town. However, my
wildly high arches seem to demand some support during the longer rides.
Insoles help but a couple pairs of the Chrome shoes looked interesting and
Green Ramb, SKS fenders, 45mm
700x32 Paselas (actual width 31mm) and 700x32 Marathon Supremes (actual width
30mm) each provide reasonable clearance.
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It's on my list for next season. I'm trying to recruit a couple of buddies
but no luck so far. I'd most likely take Amtrak from Olympia to K-Falls.
If time and energy permit I'd like to continue north via USFS roads on the
shoulder of Adams and tie into Hiway 12 near Randle/Packwood. Timing
I'm glad you found a solution that works for you, Don. Saddle pain ruins the
ride, that's for sure. What model Anatomical are you using?
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With size 15 feet, choices are kinda limited. I have bespoke hiking boots
and walking shoes (cobbler Dan Asay out of Bishop, CA), but for bicycling
on platform shoes (now with velcro retention straps) I have found best
results with Mizuno shot-putting shoes. Flat treadless soles, minimal rise
That has been a part of my daily commute since the early 90's, I've never
seen another Riv.
Matt
On Monday, November 17, 2014 8:00:39 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote:
Took Mr. Riv Road out for a ride on the American River Parkway yesterday,
and shot this video:
http://youtu.be/KjWcabsDn_4
I swear by the New Balance Minimus 20V3. They are super lightweight,
breathable, comfortable and even stylish enough. The only issue is the
durability can be a bit of an issue with some pairs, as the sole likes to
separate from the toe area. New Balance has replaced an early-deteriorating
pair
+1 on the Samba's. Nike makes a decent indoor soccer shoe also and that's
what I'm currently using. I have to confess that Red Wing work boots have
been all time favorite comfort shoe. But I've never considered them for
cycling. I might have to look into Chris Chen's Chukka's recommendation.
I am using an old Titanio X on my Hampsten with a 72deg sta. I ordered
their new X' saddle for my Rex. I bought the Titanio X a few years ago and
just didn't feel right on it. But as we age , things change. I am able to
adjust my saddle back up where it should be and have NO discomfort in the
Stiff sole: FiveTen Spitfire (heavy) or Ascent (light). Favorite for
running/walking/biking with a minimalist bent are Evolve Cruzers (thx Amit!). I
have 3 pairs - I like em that much.
Brian Hanson
Seattle WA
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suggested that you _should_ like cyclocross _racing_. My intention simply
was only to point out that cyclocross is out there for those who feel so
inclined, but not to suggest that you should like it (or anything else, at
that
Patrick Moore, evading the ever-present, quasi-adverb so, in ABQ, NM
You salty dog!
On Sunday, November 16, 2014 3:13:50 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote:
Can the Sam Hill take a 50 mm tire? Mine was (IIRC) a 2010 model, and I
doubt it would fit a tire so wide.
*IF* it takes such a width, my
I've never seen a Sam that can fit actual 50 mm wide tires. Certainly
45's. BTW... the Thunder Burts measure out at 51 mm on 24mm wide rims.
As far as another bike... there is the used market. I've seen used Fargos
in the price range of that Jamis.
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Ahh, sad to see that my hopes for the Thunder Burts on Sam Hill are doomed.
I was just looking around at Schwalbe tires and it seems like the 622-47
Mondial might be an ideal choice for my purpose. I think beefed out Ogre is
in my future when I'm no longer enduring my vow of poverty (grad
It sounds like your decision has been made. I'd probably make the same choice,
and ride my Quickbeam with 40mm knobbies. I think volume trumps knobs, though.
As far as groovy bikes in large sizes go, the Singular Gryphon is nice. Rigid,
drop bar bike, fits 2.4 tires. The XL is big.
Philip
I also ponder if the 622-50 (listed) Schwalbe Almotion will fit a Sam. I
know their tires are usually ~2mm narrower than the label in that size
range, and a helpful fellow at BBH said that someone at RBW does run 50's
on a Sam.
Then again, as our fallen brother Lance A. is reputed to have
Wait, I don't understand why you don't just try a pair. Yours is the 650B
sam right?
On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 10:06 PM, Mike S mikeshalj...@gmail.com wrote:
Ahh, sad to see that my hopes for the Thunder Burts on Sam Hill are
doomed. I was just looking around at Schwalbe tires and it seems like
Vee Rubber makes a 650B x 1.95 tire too. Cazadero is still my pick tho.
On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 10:18 PM, Mike S mikeshalj...@gmail.com wrote:
I also ponder if the 622-50 (listed) Schwalbe Almotion will fit a Sam. I
know their tires are usually ~2mm narrower than the label in that size
range,
I'm on 700C wheels and they currently have studded tires entrenched for the
duration. I also order my Schwalbe rubber from a German retailer, so it
takes some commitment. The Cazaderos do sound great too, especially if I
could keep my ultrawide Berthoud fenders on with them.
On Monday,
Oh! In that case check out the Panaracer Fire XC
FIRE CROSS
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The FireCross is based on the award winning Fire XC Pro tread. Designed and
tweaked for wide clearance cross frames and all 29” applications. Super
aggressive and confidence inspiring. Check your frame clearance to make
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