Automobile dashboard screens have incorporated LCD screens like smartphones
and digital cameras. Polarized sunglasses fully defeat them. The phones I
can forgive, the possibility of a driver wearing polarized sunglasses
doesn't seem very far-fetched for such an incompatibility. Phones and
Yes, 28 was considered huge!
Now anything 38mm seems downright quaint!
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Ha! Yeah... and that seemed like a big tire...
But remember - a lot of this was driven by other factors:
- Brake reach and clearance
- Lack of
Will,
That may well happen at some point, but the reason I started the whole low
trail experiment was because I'd get a very uncomfortable shimmy when going
downhill with rear loads on the Atlantis. Plus, since I usually ride with a
camera and a couple of lenses so I can stop and photograph,
ok, so i think ive resolved to ask for 140$ for everything but the
shifters, brakes and saddle.
On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 2:39:32 PM UTC-7, drew beckmeyer wrote:
I have this 1986 diamondback apex bike that im getting rid of. i always
wanted to do something with it since it has so much
just listed this on ebay. buy it now is 575$, but will refund 75$ if any
group members want it.
On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 9:39:19 PM UTC-8, drew beckmeyer wrote:
so i was working on this bike as an introductory touringish bike for my
girlfriend... then the complete Clem prototypes went
Do you train to be able to keep those speeds, or are you just naturally
fast?
Wait a second...is Carlsbad flat? Here in Maryland you would be considered
fast on our rolling terrain...at least considered fast by me.
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Yep, I noticed the same on my Hilsen's Phil BB last fall. Similar situation. I
was putting a new chain on and noticed the grinding when I turned the crank. I
replaced the bearings (actually the great shop in New Haven did it since I live
in a hotel.) It should make it through brevet season and
While debating if/when/how to downsize my bike collection, after collecting
great feedback from this group, I was almost set on getting rid of the
Atlantis first, since on its pros/cons list was that I'd never been really
able to get comfortable on it, no matter how many handlebar configurations
I have Supremes on my city bike, and they're fine. Vittoria Hyper is VERY
similar and I have them on the Riv I road today
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157650933911909
But you did say go-fast wheels, so any of the Compass offerings are
fantastic and will feel nicer. Jack Browns
Rene,
Great for you! Just keep plugging along. Hopefully you can manage the
discomfort and keep pedaling. Whatever works is the right way. Keep the ones
that keep ya' moving!
Best of luck.
Murphy
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Hi Patrick,
That is actually the standard Nitto S83 post I've always had. At one point,
I considered getting the Nitto lugged septets that has extra setback, but
since I was riding the Hunqapillar at that time and it won't take the 27.2
diameter seatpost, not to mention it's expensive, didn't. At
Depends. The new VO BB will be symmetric, while your BBM730 will be
drive-side offset. So in fact with the new BB the drive-side may be
further inboard and the non-drive side further outboard. You can add a
spacer to the drive side to even it up if necessary (with the right spacer,
you can
I will send you a color corrected photo. Meaning, I'll send you a close-up
photo of the color next to the X-Rite Colorchecker Passport and a neutral
gray card. This will allow you to figure out the best match if you have
either a color corrected monitor or can get access to one. To be fair,
while
I forgot to add that I'll see frame and fork, no headset, for $600 + actual
packing and shipping costs.
On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 12:40 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
I am the 3d owner of the frame, and while it has a few little dents and
nicks, overall it's quite good.
The tt
How many miles were on it? What kind of bb was it?
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What he said!
On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 12:43:33 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:
Still fast!
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Rene:
Glad you persisted arrived at a set-up that works for you, and you can
continue to ride. You've juggled a lot of variables in the process. A
little over a year ago I decided to try upright bars on my Atlantis and
went back'n'forth with several variations before finding the one I liked
Doug, that is exactly why I went to downtube shifters. All those cockpit
changes are made much simpler when you don't have to redo the transmission
as well... :-)
On Sat, Mar 14, 2015 at 4:33 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Rene:
Glad you persisted arrived at a set-up that works for you,
I want to thank everyone again for all the feedback you've provided. This
has been a great learning experience for me. I'll be curious to see what
those 35 Bon Jon Pass tires will be like (On the first read I thought you
wrote Bon Jovi Pass!). However, I'm went with the group's advice and
Thanks Patrick!
On Sat, Mar 14, 2015 at 3:42 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Fantastic, René! Let the adventure continue anew!
With abandon,
Patrick
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Not to hijack the thread but a sidebar on the low trail issue. The
Atlantis has around 65 mm of trail, depending on tires. I had a fork made
for mine with 40 mm of trail. It's not truly low as might be found on a
650B rando bike (25 to 30 mm?) but definitely lower than standard. My
Crankset: Dura Ace 7410, 52/38 Sugino rings
BB: 103 mm Phil, steel
Pedals: almost new Shimano M540s or pair of older Look Keo Pluses, no
cleats.
Cassette: it's a home brew 16-26 9 speed but I can change that. Note that
any cassette will be home-built. 88 to 39.
Derailleurs: Dura Ace
Thanks again to Mark.
Is anyone in the market for a pair of SnoCat SL rims, 32 hole, 44 mm wide?
I'd keep them if I could use tubes, but Stan's don't work in tubes at ~20
psi.
$100 + shipping for the pair. No brake track wear because these were built
into disk wheels. My earlier 60 mm Big Apples
While riding yesterday, I noticed that my cranks were wobbling. I stopped
in the nearest bike shop (since I was not in my home town) to see if I
could just tighten it up quickly. The tech tried that and found that the
bottom bracket was shot: the cups have worn too much.
Thankfully, he didn't
Thanks Mike!
On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 5:54:22 PM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote:
John, the Nine Lines are maybe 4 mm wider and much taller ( ~1 cm. The
are slower on pavement for sure, but they rock in the singletrack, with
much more secure handling in turns. I put them on for routes
I was sitting on BART, contemplating the look of my Barlow Pass
Extralights. Already they look positively svelte to me.
On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 5:58:32 PM UTC-7, Surlyprof wrote:
I want to thank everyone again for all the feedback you've provided. This
has been a great learning
I just installed a nice wide and long flap on my Berthouds. I scavenged the
covers, flexible but sturdy black plastic, from a discarded, cheap
portfolio.
On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 5:00 PM, N. Llama nathanspr...@gmail.com wrote:
I just picked up a pair of the p65 lonboard fenders... not so
I rode the Stampede Pass on my Roadeo last year and found them to be great
tires. I'm sure the lighter ones that Compass sells are a bit quicker.
I also have a Sam Hillborne but it takes 650b wheels and with that bike for
go fast tires I used Pari Motos. Those were pretty quick tires.
It's a
Rene: I see you've got the Cambium quite far back on the post -- and what
a post that is! Who makes it? I've not seen one with so much setback since
the old -- what were they, SRs?
At any rate, yes, counter-intuitively, getting your butt back takes weight
off your hands, or, it very often does.
Still fast!
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Fantastic, René! Let the adventure continue anew!
With abandon,
Patrick
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There was a thread that I can't locate today, discussing the feel of
Rambouillet. I've had mine since 2007 and put 12,000 miles on it. It has 2
sets of wheels. Today I did a fund raiser for a Grist Mill restoration
project (Great ride near Birmingham AL btw) and put on the race set.
These are
Thanks, Rene. So that's the stock Atlantis color. If I have my customs
altered, I'll show the man your photos and ask him to get as close as he
can.
On Sat, Mar 14, 2015 at 6:48 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Patrick,
That is actually the standard Nitto S83 post I've always
I get the same reaction when asked and I have to answer that my Sam is a
2012. They usually respond with an incredulous, Who in the heck still
makes bikes like that in 2012?!
John
On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 9:07:21 AM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
I think the _point_ of this thread had
On Sat, Mar 14, 2015 at 7:32 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Fortunately, the change was subtle but effective. I like the handling
better but can't find anything I've given up.
I think this summarizes everything perfectly.
René
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With the time change more riding coming up, I decided to check over my
wife's mini-Lantis. She's easy on equipment so I tend to forget that
eventually everything wears out. I figured it was due for at least a fresh
chain. With the old chain off, I noticed the cranks turned with a distinct
FYI, Bike is sold.
I was trying to get some pics, he sent me a little bitty thumbnail one. I
asked for a larger one, he said Go to Rivendell's site.
Guy definitely does not work in sales.
On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 8:31 PM, sameness samen...@gmail.com wrote:
Ostensibly complete bike. Decent price
I remember upgrading the Ruffy Tuffy 28s on my Romulus in 2003 to Pasela
32s. Those huge tires on a road bike, it was *crazy!* :)
On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 3:40:20 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Yes, 28 was considered huge!
Now anything 38mm seems downright quaint!
On Sat, Mar
You make me think twice about selling *my* Ram
What tires are your 37s?
Aside: the Challenge Parigi Roubaix tires that now shod/shed/shid/shood the
older Open Pros on the Ram are wonderful tires and, at about 30 mm after
stretching, plenty wide enough for me.
Interesting: although the
Patrick,
I would be interested in your frameset. I would probably have it repainted.
I just have reservations about dents. Could you send pics with, maybe a
playing card, to give me an idea?
Don
On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 12:35:50 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
I forgot to add that I'll
So Tim, you live in an hotel?
That must be interesting.
Do you keep the bike in your room!
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I've ridden with just 2 mm or so between inside of crankarm and outside of
chainstay, and my riding involved quite a bit of torque from climbing
standing in relatively high gears. No problems. I'd say that as long as
there is sufficient gap -- 2 or 3 mm -- between arm and stay, you'll be
fine.
Excellent; thanks!
On Sat, Mar 14, 2015 at 7:03 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote:
I will send you a color corrected photo. Meaning, I'll send you a close-up
photo of the color next to the X-Rite Colorchecker Passport and a neutral
gray card. This will allow you to figure out the
Price drop to $80 shipped CONUS.
With abandon,
Patrick
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God willing I'll spring for a new pair of (tubeless) wheels for the Fargo,
after Mark Chandler reported that his 55 mm-labeled Kendas measure 60 mm on
these 30 mm wide rims. Currently, my 50 mm-labeled Furious Freds measure 55
mm on my 44 mm SnoCat SLs.
I want a lighter wheelset than that
We really don't know how many miles on her BB. We bought the bike from the
2nd owner a few years ago. She hadn't ridden it much said the original
owner had only toured a bit before selling it. My wife has put a few
thousand miles on the bike but I doubt it has over 10,000 total. I bought
Rene,
Put Grant's fork back on. Take the porteur rack off. Put a Tubus Logo Evo
on the back with a quick release (Ortleib) roll top bag. The Ortleib
swallows gobs of gear and you won't know it's there.
The Atlantis, as designed, is extraordinary.
Will
On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at
Guy definitely does not work in sales.
That one's gone BUT we have more! Step right up...
dougP (retired salesman)
On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 3:19:20 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
FYI, Bike is sold.
I was trying to get some pics, he sent me a little bitty thumbnail one. I
I enjoyed the tips, but maybe, just maybe 50 miles a day in the mountains
on a single speed is enough?
-Dave J
Flatland, VA
On Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 9:40:46 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Simple version of the question: What tips/suggestions do folks who ride
the QB on longer rides with
John, the Nine Lines are maybe 4 mm wider and much taller ( ~1 cm. The are
slower on pavement for sure, but they rock in the singletrack, with much
more secure handling in turns. I put them on for routes that are mostly
dirt. They float thru the soft dirt.
~mike
On Friday, March 13, 2015
My wife has a Raleigh comfort bike with the same style of top tube that
curves.
The brake cable and housing runs under the TT, like the Clementine's stops
are positioned, and then, from the junction of the TT and ST, it curves up
the ST and terminates at the V brake noodle.
You can see it here:
My wife has a Raleigh comfort bike with the same style of top tube that
curves.
The brake cable and housing runs under the TT, like the Clementine's stops
are positioned, and then, from the junction of the TT and ST, it curves up
the ST and terminates at the V brake noodle.
You can see it
I went on an early season ride last year with a group from which I know
several people, this first thing that drew attention was that I rode to the
start of the ride, maybe six miles. From that point it became clear that my
Rambouillet was a minority among all the others, my friend's Richard
Why not just run the cable to the noodle from underneath? Point the noodle
down rather than up. Ladies frames with caliper brakes on the seat stay
bridge used this routing.
Downside is that moisture collects in the inverted housing. With stainless
housing and cable, this is less of an
I bought an Atlantis a few weeks back. Been riding short loops, an 8 mile
circuit, to decide what needs changing. It's snow melt time in WI so I took
it to one of the LBS's for fenders. I usually do my own wrenching, but
really don't enjoy fendering. One shop had P65s, and also, the manager
Uh, I think it's the Elk Pass that's available in Extralight only, not the
Rat Trap Pass (BQ, Spring 2015, page 4).
rod
On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 12:01:19 PM UTC-4, Richard L. wrote:
The Spring 2015 Bicycle Quarterly indicates there will be a Compass 35 -
622 tire, the Bon Jon Pass.
Maybe the movement around retro is about what we really *need*?
On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 2:52:47 AM UTC-7, Jay LePree wrote:
Hi all:
I took my Rambouillet in for service to get it ready now that we are
getting a thaw here in Northern NJ. The new owners of the Tenafly Bicycle
Steve, the solution to your problem is to turn up the screen brightness to
the max. Easy.
I have some other beefs with iPhones/smartphones/creeping technology, but
that's not one of them ;-)
KJ
On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 10:47:26 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On 03/13/2015 10:31 PM,
I remember I was on a century ride once and I had people saying things
like I see your nursing that old timer along, something to that effect.
One guy with a carbon bike at a rest stop said I have respect for people
who can ride a bike like that 100 miles. His friend reprimanded him for
the
On 03/14/2015 11:00 AM, Kieran J wrote:
Steve, the solution to your problem is to turn up the screen
brightness to the max. Easy.
I have the screen brightness set to max, and in the sun can't see a
blessed thing. Same is true for my camera, only there I was able to get
an add-on viewfinder
Frame/fork/headset, ridden but still minty: $1600! Other parts negotiable.
On Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 11:07:58 AM UTC-7, Zach A wrote:
Just wanted to update with some specific (longshot) things I'd be
interested in receiving as partial trade:
- 9 speed Dura Ace bar end shifters *or*
Before you take the bike apart, you might just take it to to a small
welding shop. You could probably ride the bike to a good shop with a TIG
welder and get it fixed with minimal paint damage. Then, take a very small
brush and apply some enamel paint. Boom, done. A TIG weld is a high
Apologies for taking so long to post again on this thread!
Thanks to all who had a thing or two to say and took the time to post links
to pictures and whatnot.
Sadly, I've been swamped with work, life happenings, other projects and
varying other $-suckers so still no new tires on the Hunq!
I just picked up a pair of the p65 lonboard fenders... not so longboard
compared to the narrower ones. I like my flaps (I mostly care about the
front flaps) all the way down to about an inch or two above the pavement.
Ya'll have any suggestions on wide long rubber flaps to throw on these? DIY
Blue City Cycles does some frame repairs, http://www.bluecitycycles.com/
Also south side (Bridgeport)
On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 8:15:06 AM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote:
Custom frame builder on the south side d/b/a: Humble Frameworks
http://www.humbleframeworks.cc/ says he does repairs. Heard
You are describing two radically different sets of bars. This isn't about
your PBH as much as it is about trusting what works for you and what
doesn't. I'd say if something on the bike feels like it is too far away,
then the obvious answer it to move it closer = shorter stem.
On Thursday,
Price drop!
$2650 shipped within the US.
On Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 11:07:58 AM UTC-7, Zach A wrote:
Just wanted to update with some specific (longshot) things I'd be
interested in receiving as partial trade:
- 9 speed Dura Ace bar end shifters *or* Retroshift/Gevenalle cx
Complete bikes don't seem likely to sell here, so I'm willing to sell the
frame/fork/headset. Been riding it around town, but it's still in
excellent shape. $1600.
On Monday, March 2, 2015 at 9:01:12 AM UTC-7, Zach A wrote:
Hey all,
Came close to selling this as a brand new frame/fork,
The Spring 2015 Bicycle Quarterly indicates there will be a Compass 35 -
622 tire, the Bon Jon Pass. The tire's not yet shown on the Compass web
site, and there is no availability date in the magazine.
Other new tire offerings per the magazine are: 55-559, Rat Trap
Pass (Extralight only);
Ha! Yeah... and that seemed like a big tire...
But remember - a lot of this was driven by other factors:
- Brake reach and clearance
- Lack of decent tires in that size range
On Friday, March 13, 2015 at 7:54:03 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Remember Rivendells that only had clearance
Generally speaking Specialized would have three levels for each mtb
model. Various names were used, but generally Sport Comp Pro or
something similar. I can't recall if all the Hardrocks then had the
stamped chainrings, but that was one of the places they saved money.
Hardrock was the intro
48mm 650b
Exciting.
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I think the _point_ of this thread had little to do with current phone
technology ;^)
My favorite thing is when folks on the road or trails ask me what year my
bike was made. You can quite literally see their eyes do the cartoon
pinwheel thing when I say it's an aught-seven or it's an
Turn of the (21st) century...
Post (2nd Iraq) War...
-J
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