But getting back to the original subject, the Appaloosa, can anyone compare
it to known Riv models? One description on the web site says it's like an
Atlantis with upsloping head tube. So does that mean Atlantis weight tubing
rather than AHH weight tubing? Specs that allow for drop bars? Mostly
As a bit a weather junkie myself , I go to various radars all the time .
Being just East of you we know how often it rains/snows here , the
Northwest US has no corner on rainy/snowy/cloudy days ! Countless times
though these green blobs on radar turn out to be just light rain and/or
Chose the commuter for visibility and downpour control, I'll see how that
works. Pictures as appropriate.
Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh
On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 6:03:01 AM UTC-4, ascpgh wrote:
Here I sit looking at the news and having coffee and some breakfast before
the local bike advocacy
Here I sit looking at the news and having coffee and some breakfast before
the local bike advocacy group's big urban ride and the green blob is
coming.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j2HYcuq1YQk/VeLSFHboayI/Cf4/UYsnugtrYE8/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2015-08-30%2Bat%2B5.48.02%2BAM.png
I
UPDATE: Ride with GPS reports that it has been 611.8 miles since I
converted my Babyshoe Pass EL's on my tubeless ready Pacenti SL23 rims to
tubeless. So I suppose I should give a midterm performance update.
Short version: ZERO flats! Wonderful! Great! Should have done it sooner!
If you
I'm holding out for a super light tubing, standard tube width, low trail, canti
brake, 650b, carbon brush in the headrube, seat tube taillight braze-on,
wireless front dropouts, Rivrandobike.
They have done everything but, I think, so far.
MTN, all road, road, touring, country, single speed,
On 08/30/2015 05:03 PM, Lungimsam wrote:
I'm holding out for a super light tubing, standard tube width, low trail, canti
brake, 650b, carbon brush in the headrube, seat tube taillight braze-on,
wireless front dropouts, Rivrandobike.
Odds are, you won't get any of that from Rivendell except
http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/cazadero-tires-700c650b-x-42mm
I have about 1000 miles on the 700 version and I have been extremely happy with
the performance on gravel, pavement, and dirt. They are smoother and quieter
than the RR.
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yeah, my understanding is that this is basically a sam with wider
clearances and cantis. im trying to remember the conversation i had with
them about it and im pretty sure that it's gonna be made by maxway and
priced like a sam... then again, i also remember something about it being
sold as
I'd fix it by buying a Rivet saddle.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 9:57:34 AM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote:
So I have only had this saddle for 10 months and I have divots where the
sit bones sit to the point of feeling the rear of the frame dig into my
rear end when I ride
Rivet doesn't make sprung saddles, or I would try one. I emailed them about
it. They don't like the weight of a sprung saddle, and they didn't get the
appeal of sprung.
I like sprung saddles. Just wish the leather shape wouldn't change so
easily.
Brooks is coming out with a Cambium type
How similar or different is a Brooks Flyer from a Lepper Swiss Army Bike
saddle? I've got a Lepper that came with a large lot purchase years ago
and I've only ever taken it out of the box to admire.
Send me a private message and we can compare saddle dimensions.
Jason Cloutier
Pawtucket, RI
It's a very good formula and looks like a great bike. It will probably
have a wider market than the proto Appaloosa.
On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 1:24:08 PM UTC-5, drew wrote:
yeah, my understanding is that this is basically a sam with wider
clearances and cantis. ...
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A Sam by any other name.
On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 1:33:23 AM UTC-5, Reid wrote:
But getting back to the original subject, the Appaloosa, can anyone
compare it to known Riv models? One description on the web site says it's
like an Atlantis with upsloping head tube. So does that mean
John, that's a lovely AD Vent Noir! I had one many moons ago -- it's one
of the bikes I regret selling.
Julian Westerhout
Bloomington, IL
On Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 9:42:14 AM UTC-5, John Wilson wrote:
+ 1 for David's wedge, highly recommended.
John Wilson
Greensburg, PA USA
On
Could be. But if this does everything and more, that would be a lot of
redundancy.
On Sun, Aug 30, 2015 at 9:37 AM, Daniel D. dddon...@gmail.com wrote:
But folks at riv keep on mentioning that the Sam is in fact coming back
next year?
On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 6:45:21 AM UTC-7,
Apologies if this is too off-topic, but this afternoon I stumbled on Lotus
Pedal (www.lotus-pedal.com), a new bike shop that just opened in Old Town
Alexandria. It's heavy with Linus and Pashley bikes, pushes Brooks
saddles, and is aimed chiefly at the burgeoning women riders market.
Amanda,
http://davesbikeblog.squarespace.com/
Retired frame builder Dave Moulton arrives in Portland Sept 29 and will be
traveling south, departing San Diego Oct 17. He apprenticed in England and
eventually built his own frames here. Many years ago I heard him speak and
found him to be delightful.
My semi-annual parts cleanout sale. $5 shipping CONUS on each item, or buy
three items and get free shipping CONUS. Reply off-list if interested.
Photos of
everything:
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Tension and report back?
I've had nothing but favorable impressions (pun semi-intended) of my Brooks
Select (non-sprung), which I've used regularly a bit longer than a year,
other than the damnable dye leaching, which I still haven't solved
satisfactorily. . .
On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at
Does anyone have a pair laying around that never get used?
Private message me.
Thank you!
Amit
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They have not done a production long chainstay frame for individual sale ,
like the one I linked above, or like Leisl's custom . No, the Clems don't
count as they were budgeted as complete bikes only and very limited in
sizing.
As for low trail , how long can you hold your breath ?
Lungimsam,
In my recent experience (n=6, including B17s Flyers), Brooks below the
Champion Special/Select/Pro level are disposable saddles. The leather gives
out in a year of hard riding. You can lace/tension/reform, but it'll never
be as nice as the models with better leather. That said, report
Good report! I'm VERY close to giving up on my non-sealed 700C set up. My
ride was ended by goatheads today. Had to call in for support as I was
close enough to home to not want to change fix two flats in the blazing hot
100F sun.
On Sun, Aug 30, 2015 at 11:19 AM, Doug Williams
I hope this is not a new model as there is nothing to me that
distinctive , like the other prototype apple-oos-a that has the extra
long chainstays and swooping middle tube. That is very unique , the model
listed is as it GP says a Sam with some extra clearance . I look
forward to
Since I got excellent advice on my XO-3 tire questions last week I'll put a
slightly different one up today regarding the Bombadil... I'm already
pretty sure what I am looking for and am just caught in some paralysis by
analysis and/or sticker shock. Primary purpose for this tire set would be
When a Riv model goes away, it never comes back (Legolas the partial
exception). So don't plan seeing a Hillborne anytime soon.
But really, why should it come back if the Appaloosa is mostly the same
bike but with wider clearances.? I think Sam geometry and a bike w/ wider
tires is great
I tightened the tension bolts on my flyer when the butt divots got larger
than I liked. Worked for me.
On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 10:57:34 AM UTC-5, Lungimsam wrote:
So I have only had this saddle for 10 months and I have divots where the
sit bones sit to the point of feeling the rear of
Takashi - that sounds like a really interesting post, I'm looking forward
to it!
Chris - That Bee Line looks sweet, great price to and I'm sure 2.2 would
fit reasonably well. Not sure it'll fit fendered which was an unmentioned
desire-ment in my post... not sure I want to run fenders since
I for one hope the prototype shown here is not going to be called a new
model , as there isn't
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I'm interested to see how the pricing shakes out of these new Riv models... If
the Appaloosa ends up looking like this web special why would they ever bring
the Sam back in the line up. We've all been conditioned to want wider and
wider tires after all. It's a great head badge to!
I recently did a test, in which I rode 6 pairs of 700c tires on a same
route and measured time.
Thunder Burt, Furious Fred, and Marathon Mondial did good job. Rock n Road
was not so good.
I will post results later, but it might take some time...
Takashi
2015年8月30日日曜日 22時24分36秒 UTC+9 Tony
But folks at riv keep on mentioning that the Sam is in fact coming back
next year?
On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 6:45:21 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
When a Riv model goes away, it never comes back (Legolas the partial
exception). So don't plan seeing a Hillborne anytime soon.
But
I like Compass and GB tires. I have never gone EL on them though.
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Hey Tony,
How about this one
http://www.jensonusa.com/Bicycle-Tires/WTB-Bee-Line-Race-275-Tire
Chris
Redding, Ca.
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So I have only had this saddle for 10 months and I have divots where the
sit bones sit to the point of feeling the rear of the frame dig into my
rear end when I ride now.
People say these saddles last for 20 years or so. But mine is becoming
unrideable at this point.
Any advice?
It is a
FWIW Tony you can buy the Big Ben Performance and all Schwalbe
tires online from German websites. Even with the cost of shipping ,
usually $22 or so, it's a great choice especially if you buy multiple
pairs.
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The German Schwalbe site is showing a new 650b x 50 version of the Marathon
Mondial.
http://www.schwalbe.com/en/tour-reader/marathon-mondial.html
I think I'm going to try these on my first gen Bombadil if they become
available in the states. I'm running Quasi-Motos right now and they are
I have decide to get our tandem repainted over the winter and as part of
that am considering moving from the Paul's Racer (studded) brakes to either
Mini Motos or Neo Retros. I want to increase brake clearance from the
38MM w/fenders of the ctr pulls, which otherwise are great brakes. I
I came here to post the Caz's. I have them on my Saluki and love them.
-J
On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 10:40:16 AM UTC-7, Tony McG wrote:
http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/cazadero-tires-700c650b-x-42mm
I have about 1000 miles on the 700 version and I have been extremely happy
with
It's been mentioned elsewhere, but hard to beat the Thunder Burts for a
mixed terrain tire. Come right in @ 50mm. Light, flexible, roll well on
road, hook up well on dirt. Wear out pretty fast.
On Sun, Aug 30, 2015 at 4:10 PM, Chad cschoentha...@gmail.com wrote:
The German Schwalbe site is
That's Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.
On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 6:02:00 PM UTC-4, Kevin Lindsey wrote:
Apologies if this is too off-topic, but this afternoon I stumbled on Lotus
Pedal (www.lotus-pedal.com), a new bike shop that just opened in Old Town
Alexandria. It's heavy with Linus
It looks great so far! More photos and all your impressions when you have a
chance, please.
Chris Johnson
Sanger, Texas
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The mini-moto work very well on my old Santana Noventa; they saves our lives
twice on RAGBRAI last year.
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I love Jan's tires but wow $168 is pretty breathtaking.
The 4 tires on my car cost $330 out the door with mounting, balancing, tax
and road hazard warranty. So about the same per tire, but I'm pretty sure
Compass expects you to mount and balance your own tires, and no road hazard
warranty is
I just picked up 4 of the new pari-moto's for $30-something via Boulder
bikes and thought it was a deal... your ebay link makes me want to do a
lifetime buy! :)
I just ordered four new tires for my car this week to... $300 shipped w/
an $80 rebate which should cover the mounting/balancing.
How many is bulk and are you getting a discounted price?
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I don't think that the Mini-Moto will gain you much clearance,
realistically. Mud clearance, yes. Stopping power, perhaps. For more
clearance you'd be better off with the Moto-lites or the more traditional
cantis. However, with the Moto-lites you'd have to get the correct pull
levers.
I
On August 29-30, 2015, I did this solo overnighter using a modified version
of Meade Anderson's Lee's Retreat ride, along the lightly-used Civil War
motor route. The new 55cm black cream Sam Hillborne tourer with a new
front HAR performed in an exemplarily fashion!
I left Farmville, Va.
I've been running the Panaracer Comets on my 650B campeur/all rounder. They
come in a 2 size which measure 48mm on my Dyads. Not as supple as the
Thunder Burts but longer wearing and fairly smooth on pavement for a knobby
tire. Not too heavy at 580 gms.
The Bee lines are pretty slow on
Well, they gotta know there's a big market for it. Lotsa lugged Rando builders
around these days in the USA. Randonneuring seems to be exploding in the USA. I
think in this years PBP, the USA had more riders than any other country except
France. Riv could go Taiwan or Toyo and undercut the
No, bulk is casual and imprecise jargon for more than 1 pair. I bought
2 from an early offer, then 5 more, all at retail. I may buy several more
pairs to stock up. 2 bikes worth with a 3d wheel for one of the bikes.
Odd number because I rotate front to rear and replace the front with a new
one.
I'm still deciding on if I like Loup 38 or Cypres 32 650bGB/Compass tires
before I buy a bunch for the long term. Hetres ride great, but don't allow
fender clearances I am comfortable with on my Sam or Bleriot. I think the 38
and 32s ride just as nice. Less weight. Easier to get between the
I forget what I paid for the cars on my 2006 PT Cruiser. It may have been
as much as $400 for 4 since I bought them through my mechanic who got them
from some chain -- I just asked him to do a turnkey. But I suppose overall
they'd cost what you paid if I went to, say, Costco and asked for 4
Patrick, does your Schmidt headlight wire run inside the front rack tube? Got a
pic of where it pops out? Nice racks!!
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Go for both. See if u can test ride a bike from BBH or from HQ.
Plenty of food dinner options around the area.
Good riding 15 minutes away.
I was thinking of heading over there tomorrow afternoon after work. Maybe
if I can convince the wife.
PM if you around the area.
Manny
On Friday,
Many things can be said about Riv and GP but responding to the market and
following others' leads aren't some of them!
-J
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Sorry, the photos should be viewed thus:
5, 1, 2, 3, 4.
On Sun, Aug 30, 2015 at 11:09 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
On Sun, Aug 30, 2015 at 10:31 PM, Lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote:
Patrick, does your Schmidt headlight wire run inside the front rack tube?
Got a pic of
Wow. The GB/Compass prices are getting scary. Don't know what I'll do for fast
650b tires if they go up much more.
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Pictures?
On Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 7:42:13 AM UTC-7, Santosh Iyer wrote:
1986 columbus SL lugged in excellent condition ( almost NOS, built once
barely ridden) . 49 cm st and 54 cm tt. Black with white decals. I have an
email from Mark himself confirming the provenance.
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