FYI:
For anyone with a mid-nineties mountain bike project, Velo Orange just
started stocking this new Nitto bullmoose variation:
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/b903-bullmoose-bar-by-nitto-silver.html
It's an absolute beauty! If I still had my old Litespeed, I'd snatch one up!
Eric
I haven't ridden the Choco-Moose as it's a bit too wide for my tastes (and
narrow shoulders). But I use a VO Porteur bar, which is (kind of) a
narrower version. They share a similar forward position, which when
wrapped, I find fantastic for climbing. They remind me of gripping the
bar-ends on m
Hey RBW Group,
I just realised I can't take that much time off work to make this midweek
overnighter happen, and hope someone with a more flexible schedule can take
my rad campsite on Angel Island.
You're bound by the ferry, and the last ferry out is on at Thursday,
1:05pm, and the first one b
Thanks, Val!
On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 4:23:07 PM UTC-7, Valerie Yates wrote:
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> I did a loaded tour with a lot of climbing (the San Juan Skyway clockwise
> from Durango) on my Joe and I quite enjoyed the seated, upright climbing
> position. It was completely comfortable and the views we
When I lived in Chicago, I got much Riv-love from the now-defunct Rapid
Transit Cycle Shop (one of whose mechanics, Doug Haynes, built up
beautifully for me a fixie-with-a-front-drum-brake SimpleOne). Here in
midtown Omaha, I have received favorable responses to my Rivendell
ownership from Olym
Thanks for the great reply and information, Patrick!
On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 4:47:40 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
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> Dear Bustini, congrats on soon lulling the trigger on an Appaloosa! Sweet!
> I can't speak to choco-moose bars (though I've come across
> choco-moose-muffins on occat
I have a brand new unmounted Nitto Tallux 25.4 mm, 10 cm stem which I purchased
from Rivendell a couple of years back. I am looking for a 6 or 7 cm tallux and
am willing to trade.
Else, willing to sell for $70 + shipping which a few dollars cheaper than on
the Rivendell site.
Santosh Iyer
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what have you got?
bo
i have a 53 with nice parts
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But werent Bertos calculations on stiff tires? Much stiffer than the sidewalls
many use today? Compass, GB, etc.
Also on narrower rims than used today?
So does his table really apply anymore?
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Another vote for the Shikoro's. They are basically just fat Jack Brown
blues – just as round, just as smooth, just as hard to flat. It's what I
really always wanted in a tire for all the years I rode JB's.
Has been my daily driver most of the year – mostly paved, some dirt, some
gravel. Ride th
I got mine today! Will mount them later this week on Atlas rims.
On Monday, September 12, 2016, 'frank_a' via RBW Owners Bunch <
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> Mine measured 42.5~ on Mavic A719 right after mounting them. Very easy to
> mount and seat the bead (with inner tubes).
> -
This thread has brought back childhood memories for me, too. My sisters
and I played a game we called "Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles" in which we
would pretend our bikes were motor vehicles and that we were riding through
towns and on highways rather than around in circles between the house and
I came across this chart showing wide tires that are gravel oriented and
show whether they are tubeless compatible.
http://ridinggravel.com/graveltires/
Apparently there are a lot more tires just coming out in wide widths that
I've not heard of or seen discussed here.
Things are just getting
LB always makes me want one. She sold me on the Brompton and three years
later, it would still win the "you only get to keep one bicycle" contest.
Now I really want a Clementine. But I already have a Retrovelo, which was
why I went for a Cheviot instead.
Curse you, Velouria. I want one.
On Tue
Och! Sorry to hear that! Prayers that you heal rapidly and well, Tim!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 8:14:14 PM UTC-6, Tim Butterfield wrote:
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> Per an emergency room visit late last night, I tore the meniscus in my
> left knee and my 'get acquainted with Homer' plan has
I had one head hitting crash that left the faintest of marks on the outer
shell, yet the foam inside was broken through to the shell in 6 places. I hope
helmet makers drop the polystyrene foam and go to something better and longer
lasting like 3D0.
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Mine measured 42.5~ on Mavic A719 right after mounting them. Very easy to
mount and seat the bead (with inner tubes).
- Frank
On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 9:38:50 PM UTC-4, frank_a wrote:
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> They're here and they're sublime!
>
> - Frank
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They work very well for standing climbing for me on my Cheviot.
Clayton Scott
Sf, ca
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I want to know how easy they are to get on the rims...I assume they are
tubeless ready? Meaning harder to mount, no?
signed
Eric " Lady fingers " Floden
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These measure a good deal under size. 40.3 mm on my Velocity Atlas Rims with
tubes.
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Per an emergency room visit late last night, I tore the meniscus in my left
knee and my 'get acquainted with Homer' plan has been put on temporary
hold. I will continue to lurk on and off, but my occasional banter has
been put on hold a bit 'til I get things sorted. I now need to follow up
with a
I have not yet been convinced and must continue to disagree. However, as
much as I enjoy a good pedantic semantic discussion, other events force me
to rest my case also. I will post why in my other thread.
Tim
On Sun, Sep 11, 2016 at 7:32 PM, 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch <
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I'm planning on getting the 26" versions. I think it's the biggest I can run on
my XO-2.
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Well, James, you could do that. Or you could go for a ride. I propose the
latter.
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Thanks again for this. I'll try 55/65 or so, though because my only high
pressure (ie, > 30 psi) gauge is the doubtful one on the pump, I'll have to
get another one. The other day the pump gauge said 20-25 for the 51 mm F
Freds, but the low pressure gauge showed ~ 15 in front; and indeed it felt
so
Patrick
15% TDC pressures for a 32mm El Pass for YOUR 200# Total Weight (175+25) is
52/64 psig F/R. So YES 65/70 psig F/R would be HIGH
13 psig high in F
6 psig high in R.
The rear is reasonable. The front probably could lose 10 psig.
>From the responses in another post on Tire Prressure, 2
I have two sets, one with very little use. How's $30 shipped for the good
ones?
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Easy-peasy, Bill! Just plan enough time to make it down... that six hour
drive can easily turn into eight or 10 on a Friday afternoon! :-/
Joe, I've longed hoped to get a solid cohort coming down from the Greater
Bay Area! If you're at all going to drive six hours to go ride your bike,
this is the
You're (formerly) 64 Atlantis Mike! You sold me that bike :)
Out in the Sunset, wide open for time.
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A lot of people have addressed seated climbing, and choco-mooses are great for
seated climbing, as are boscos, albatross, bullmoose, and on... but what I like
about the choco-moose is the relative flatness of the bar and how that helps
with a standing position. On steep hills, I like standing an
Hey Mark, Could I come check out your simpleone maybe tomorrow ( tuesday)
afternoon? What neighborhood are you in? Thanks! -Mike
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> On Sep 10, 2016, at 10:27 AM, Mark Benedetto wrote:
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> Howdy,
> I'm selling my 62cm green SimpleOne. I rode it only a couple hundred
Oh one thing I forgot in my post -
My frustration lies not with the Rivendell folks but the marketing side of
the bicycle world. So please don't be offended and write sentences that
destroy the English language.
I'm pretty sure I cannot handle this anymore - I shall delete all my
bicycle bookma
Dear Bustini, congrats on soon lulling the trigger on an Appaloosa! Sweet!
I can't speak to choco-moose bars (though I've come across
choco-moose-muffins on occation, but they are another thing entirely.
Useful for starting fires in a pinch, once dried though). Grin. Here is
some generic bar ad
All my rides are ruined now. James is RIGHT and now my eyes are opened
there is NO going back. I now angrily stomp to the stable, er, garage,
mount, no, that's not right either, swing my leg over the saddle, but
really, IS it a saddle, into the cockpit of my mammoth and I only get more
and more
I did a loaded tour with a lot of climbing (the San Juan Skyway clockwise
from Durango) on my Joe and I quite enjoyed the seated, upright climbing
position. It was completely comfortable and the views were amazing. I think
the handlebars would allow a more downward angle but, for me, it was the
Make offers on the bags and pedals. Otherwise, they go to Goodwill. Take
them all for a reasonable offer.
On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 12:35 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
> 1. Seagull custom over the shoulder courier bag (right shoulder, so that
> it doesn't interfere with your rearward glances while cycl
All sold. Thanks!
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Sent you a PM Jim
On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 10:22:45 AM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha
Cyclery wrote:
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> I have two of these, new in the wrapper, never installed or used in any
> way. $80 shipped to CONUS.
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w000t!!! Go David! I sincerely hope to make it this year.
Three weeks later is Eroica California, FWIW. What is clearly needed
is a 3rd event, to make for a Californian triple crown dirt trifecta!
=- Joe Bunik
Walnut Creek, CA
On 9/9/16, cyclotourist wrote:
> Calendared it for March 18th!
>
> h
I'm thinking of doing Strada Rossa as my pre-ride, and doing my tour in
September. I still have family in Corona, so it's easy.
On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 3:50:28 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com
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> Bill, if you could pull off the timing, that would be awesome! Even if it
> doesn'
Ha! Those look like fat Rolly-Polies! Love 'em!
On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 3:44:40 PM UTC-7, a3inverter wrote:
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> Also consider the Soma Supple Vitesse in 700x42c. Very nice ride.
>
> On Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 11:42:43 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com
> wrote:
>>
>> Leslie, I have M
In the spirit of Grant and Rivendell and just riding, like when we were kids
and not worrying about it so much. I think cockpit is a great name for it, and
in no uncertain way trying to somehow elevate the humble bike. Quite the
contrary actually. As I have heard it said riding a bike is as clos
Bill, if you could pull off the timing, that would be awesome! Even if it
doesn't coincide w/ the event, drop a line and we'll have a big to-do!
On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 3:24:35 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> I get a 6-week paid sabbatical in 2017. I'm thinking about burning a
> coup
Like 2 sides of the same coin that is backed with bankruptcy.
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My coworkers know that I commute 20 miles round trip every day, but most of
them are shocked when they actually see my bike. "Do you ride that far on a
beach cruiser?"
On Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 8:44:59 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> This is so odd, or perhaps I just live in a very n
I too run the stock Kenda tires. So far so good, putting about 100 miles a
week on them for daily commuting.
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Chris Lampe 2 wrote:
When I first started looking into building up my own bike, I visited an LBS
and in conversation I casually mentioned RBW being an influence and the
owner grimaced and said something to the effect of "stay away from those
Rivendells..".About a year later, I was in
Also consider the Soma Supple Vitesse in 700x42c. Very nice ride.
On Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 11:42:43 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com
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> Leslie, I have MSOs and my Quickbeam... GREAT tires! Don't need the tread
> though, and want the extra 2mm if I can get it!
>
> So, I obsessivel
I'm close to buying an Appaloosa, to be used for everything including
loaded touring. There will be plenty of climbing to be done, so my question
is this: Does the Choco-Moose bar allow for enough forward and downward
lean to make for a decent (for me) climbing position? And how about a stiff
h
Hi Austin -
I've only seen three attempted posts from you so far (at least if you were
using this email account.)
There was a comment in a B17 thread which got passed through, this one -
also passed through - and another one right afterwards lamenting that your
posts weren't going through.
As I
I try to post stuff and it just goes straight into the void - sits in
"waiting for moderation" then I can only assume has been deleted. No idea
why, doesn't happen on other groups, can only assume this one is a little
more grouchy and stand offish?
On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 9:37:04 AM U
B17 Select is good for fairly high mileage. Mine is three years old with
about 20,000 miles, is polished to a beautiful deep brown with no signs of
fatigue and I've never had to tighten the bolt. I ride daily year round in
all weather in the pacific northwest, and I probably remember to put the
Hello all-
I'm looking for one or two new or lightly used 700x32 non-tourguard Panaracer
Paselas tire(s) with the tan sidewalls.
I will probably just end up buying some new ones, but I want to throw it out
there in case someone traded up (or down) and have some lying around. These
are for a c
I get a 6-week paid sabbatical in 2017. I'm thinking about burning a
couple weeks of that on a solo bike tour. My easy concept is to do the
coast route from SF to LA, and visit my mom. My more adventurous option is
to do the Sierra Cascades Route and visit my mom. I ordered maps for both
op
Good to know! Thanks!
On Monday, September 12, 2016, Daniel D. wrote:
> Only test I've seen on the subject of replacing your helmet due to age not
> impact.
>
> http://www.helmets.org/helmetlineraging.htm
> http://www.meaforensic.com/helmet-testing-research
>
> On Monday, September 12, 2016 at
Great! Thanks for the info. I'll work on it and hope there aren't any
business trips that come up that I can't avoid.
René
On Monday, September 12, 2016, cyclotour...@gmail.com <
cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote:
> René, would be great if you could come down! We have plenty of
> sofa-lodging availa
René, would be great if you could come down! We have plenty of sofa-lodging
available, and if that's not your thing, motels. Philip has come down
before, maybe you can talk him into carpooling south!
Routes change every year, intentionally.
Here is this year's: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1
Only test I've seen on the subject of replacing your helmet due to age not
impact.
http://www.helmets.org/helmetlineraging.htm
http://www.meaforensic.com/helmet-testing-research
On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 8:19:15 AM UTC-7, Bill in Roswell GA wrote:
>
>
> It is highly recommended by severa
Also, if you have any bells and whistles on the bike (racks, leather
saddle, dyno lights, fancy pedals, saddlebags, rando bags, etc), i'd sell
those separately. Plenty of people on here will buy them for a reasonable
price, and it allows you to list your bike at an even lower price since you
r
I've had good luck with craigslist but I live in the bay area so no
surprise there. But I'd recommend simultaneously listing on here and
craigistlist for a few weeks to see if there are any bites. Not many people
buy a bike like a Rivendell impulsively, it usually appeals to someone who
knows t
Is it the same route every year?
I penciled it down in my calendar, but work like to know more. Route map?
Route options? Elevation gain, etc.
It's a6 hours drive for me, so required planning, lodging, etc. to
consider.
René
On Monday, September 12, 2016, cyclotour...@gmail.com <
cyclotour...@g
Thanks Bill. M set for the next 5-6 years!
Let's hope by then there will be much better choices!
On Sunday, September 11, 2016, Scott Loveless wrote:
> I have a Giro Reverb that doesn't look like it came off a Power
> Rangers studio set. It's round, moderately comfortable and has good
> ventil
Hi RBW folk,
I have a new (as in "not ever used") set of nice 26" wheels that I bought
for a build years ago, but never used. Would like to move them out of my
garage and into yours!
The wheels are all silver, built by one of the online mail-order places,
but I don't recall who. I've typically
Whoops, not zefal but something else; see photo.
5. Tire lever medley: 2 1/2 pairs of unused Pedros Milk Levers (6 levers if
> I can find the last one which I saw just a day or so ago, but this sale is
> for 5) + Zefal strap on pump peg + metal Zezyne Road Drive bracket with
> strap.
>
> $5 + ship
Once we get some financial things settled, I will be watching the used
market. :)
On Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 6:05:31 PM UTC-5, iamkeith wrote:
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> In that case, you might also consider a "last chance" 54?
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You can only call it a cockpit, if it's slammed.
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I'm not sure of the legality of the good samaritan pulling his gun on
someone leaving the scene of an accident.
On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 11:37:34 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> I posted this to the iBoblist, but it deserves airing here. Local hit 'n'
> run driver taken down after
Looks like a scary road to ride on but then I'm pretty timid that way.
Hope the cyclist is ok.
On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 12:37:34 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> I posted this to the iBoblist, but it deserves airing here. Local hit 'n'
> run driver taken down after hitting cyclist.
>
I posted this to the iBoblist, but it deserves airing here. Local hit 'n'
run driver taken down after hitting cyclist.
https://youtu.be/Uq_Z5rSScoU
I had to get this from BSNYC, but it happened not far from where I live.
Don't *mess* with ABQ cyclists, or one of hiserher buddies will take you
dow
Bicycles been around a lot longer than airplanes, but now they have
cockpits?
If you climb into a Pitts Special you are in a cockpit and if you get into
an F-1 race car you are in a cockpit. If you ride a bike you are not in a
cockpit, you are on a bike. Ask a Hells Angel what he has in his Har
I have a Giro Reverb that doesn't look like it came off a Power
Rangers studio set. It's round, moderately comfortable and has good
ventilation. Other than the vent slots not being quite big enough to
get a finger through for scalp scratching, it's pretty much the Moe
Howard helmet. When I was co
I wanted to like the Brooks helmet as I am a Brooks fan for most of their
offerings. I guess I have an odd shaped head as I always need to try a
helmet on first. It is pretty clear fast which work and which are a no
go. The Brooks was a clear not gonna happen!
On Monday, September 12, 2016 a
Only positive responses from the shops. Interestingly the older guys are
kind of neutral, the younger ones tend to really appreciate it. On the
trails only positive, mixed in with amazement "Your rode up here on
that?!?!?!" from the MTB crowd.
Funniest anecdote was when another rider at a rest
I have two of these, new in the wrapper, never installed or used in any way.
$80 shipped to CONUS.
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MIPS technology does add to safety. I know 2 different MTB riders that hit
trees head on and credited the rational aspect of MIPS with reducing the impact.
POC makes some of the safest helmets out there. Rene, a few other xl sizes (I
need a 62) in the more affordable range are the Bell Transitio
Fourth year... We're no longer toddlers! RSR is a fun, challenging,
exhausting, and amazing event. It partly developed from some of the SoCal
Riv Rides that happen occasionally. The idea is to put chunks of dirt
together with nice on-road connectors. 100km/62 miles to make it
challenging, but d
just yesterday, I was pedaling quickly through an intersection in the
green, a driver on the cross street had right-turn sweep with a yield sign.
I turned on my front helmet blinkie, looked straight at the driver, and
saw his recognition as new and extra braking (dive) of his vehicle - he
didn
Yes, I know, such a juvenile name, but the advantage of this product
compared to the AW is that direct is high, so that with a freewheel you
have a sturdy and low-drag 3 speed hub with a decent cruising ratio and
some good climbing gears, and don't waste High on some hugely useless
overdrive.
Comp
Hi Patrck -
Certainly can do something like that. I'm going to be working on something
similar shortly, likely with a flap with snaps to close the wallet securely
- or something similar.
What are the dimensions on the one you have now?
David
On Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 4:50:42 PM UTC-5, Pa
Selling Rivs and allowing a customer access to their shop to build wheels? Talk
about full service. That is over the top! You may be right about best shop
ever. Certainly in the Pantheon of great shops.
Thanks!
Richard
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