Ben Zoborist, one of the best players in baseball, rides a classic looking
steel-framed, fendered, and light-mounted bike to baseball games. Also features
sweptback bars and upright position. Note lack of helmet, only baseball cap.
That Leica will strongly encourage an "f/8 and be there" approach. I find I do
a far better job framing a photo with a viewfinder, and my eyes have gotten bad
enough that the RF spot is far more accurate than a ground glass. If you wear
corrective lenses, the iiic is far friendlier to them than
You can't ask for better weather than late September in the Northwest.
Unless warm, dry, and sunny isn't your cup of tea. So, with my Quickbeam
apparently not on the verge of selling, how better to enjoy a beautiful
afternoon than to take it on a longer, gravelly-er ride than usual?
We live
The bike industry doesn't need more Jays. They tend to buy one bike & use
it for everything. What the bike industry wants is more riders who'll buy
more specialized bikes until they have their garage or basement full of
racing, MTB, touring, & maybe a practical bike or two. When I bought a
Hi Folks, no questions, no counter offers? What? Not even a photo request?
OK so, $1350 ain't no screamin deal, true? How about $1100. That is $250
less than what I was asking. So, whatdaya say?
And I misspoke about the barrel brazeons on the seat stays. There are
three: regular rear
A little late to this thread, but ... I recently purchased a fully manual 35mm
camera (Leica, made in 1950, with a lens from 1940) to sample film photography
again. I started shooting film way back in high school, developing and printing
black and white photos in the family bathroom. Kept on
Thanks to everyone who responded. Lots of beautiful bikes, plenty of
inspiration. I'm really thinking the Roadini will be my next bike.
TC: What's the saddle height on your bike?
G.E.: What wheels/tires do you have on the Sam and on the Roadini?
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I've run the 43mm version of the Gravel King (slick version) and the 50mm
Marathon Supremes on my Appaloosa, and ride exclusively on city pavement.
Thumbs up for both tires. I ended up sticking with the Marathon Supremes on
the Appa for the flat protection and the reflective stripe since that's
I’m holding out for a canti version with a bit more clearance. I’m in Michigan
anyhow so it would be a sure shipping situation.
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My friend has a Bob Jackson f/f/hs for sale.
$180, 120 rear spacing, fits a 32mm tire easily, 531 tubing, 56x56, nice (I
think) patina.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/bob-jackson-frameset/6701386275.html
He doesn’t want to ship, but
Has the selection of practical bikes ever been better? Seriously, we're in
a kind of golden age of bikes. Almost anything you want is readily
available. Who cares if people are buying $6000 ebikes with 6" of full
suspension travel... you can still easily find your steel, fendered, fat
tired bike
I agree that is a refreshing take, but I think I missed the crux of the
article. "Why (from the industry's standpoint) are outliers the ones they
need the most?" Did they answer that?
I can't help but think that economic needs are different than values
needs. It reminds me of that Bicycle
Lambbo, I was being specific about speed, although both bikes were/are set up
uprightish so the feel wasn't completely different. Chev was certainly more
plush with the longer stays and fatter tires, but I rode them at what felt to
me as similar speeds.
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Since reading Grant’s lament from Interbike I’ve been having much the same
thought. The industry has niched itself into impracticality. The answer isn’t
to add electric motors. The answer is to return to practicality. Bikes that
promote you living life with them, running errands on them. My
Hello Group,
I found this refreshingly interesting.
https://www.bicycling.com/culture/amp22824169/the-riders-who-dont-fit-in-are-the-ones-we-need-most/
Curtis "who feels like he fits in here"
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Joe, that's unbelievable that your Cheviot and Roadini ride so similarly
for you!
I have both bikes and it feels night and day - comfortable in very
different ways, the Roadini being much much more spritely, aggressive, and
quick feeling (probably the posture via noodles contributing 80% of
Story from today’s All Things Considered on NPR about tariffs and their effect
on Light and Motion, a well-known California-based maker of bike and other
lights:
https://www.npr.org/2018/09/24/651221317/u-s-tariffs-on-china-may-force-california-company-to-move-production-overseas
Take-home
I have used WTB Horizon, Schwalbe Allmotion 2.0" and Pasela 37mm. I like
WTB Horizon a lot. As someone said about Compass tires, they are awesome
for the kind of use you are describing. However, if I'm planning a loaded
tour, I'll be certain to switch to Almotions.
When these wear out,
PM sent on Mark's Rack.
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This forum needs a blacked out bike. This might be one of my favorites. Well
done.
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Bumping this. 56 Quickbeam or simpleone. Someone has one and wants to sell it.
I just know it.
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I didn't understand a word of your filosofikal musings, but that fountain
photo is -- let me grudgingly say, if not "wonderful," at least, "very
nice*."
* "Nice, adj. Generic term of approbation."
Seriously, I think I see what you say. I am sure that there are serious
theological lessons to be
On 09/24/2018 05:09 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
Steve: With a dumb phone, yet! Kudos, very nice.
Thanks!
Speaking of photgraphic-aesthetic-theory, something I've devoted
exactly 30 seconds of mental activity to, it would be fun to hear
descriptions of the "photograph" in such cases. Far,
Roland Michaud: photography, but also bike. I didn't glom onto this until
just now:
En 1950, en récompense de sa réussite au baccalauréat, ses parents lui
offrent un vélo de randonnée et lui permettent d’entreprendre son premier
vrai voyage : un périple à bicyclette de 85 jours en Europe du Nord
Steve: With a dumb phone, yet! Kudos, very nice.
Speaking of photgraphic-aesthetic-theory, something I've devoted exactly 30
seconds of mental activity to, it would be fun to hear descriptions of the
"photograph" in such cases. Far, far from being a simple "representation of
reality" I guess it
I am not familiar with Roland Barth; sorry. Doubt I'd have much patience
with "philosophy of aesthetics;" me, I like to see the pikchurs. I named
Roland Michaud:
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_et_Sabrina_Michaud
And I meant the cheap digital pen cameras, or stick cameras if you like --
$5
I switched to sub-compact doubles from Riv-standard triples some years ago
when I found that on my "sandy-dirt-biased" Fargo, although my 46/36/24 was
fine for pavement riding (almost all on the 46 and the 7 smallest of the 9
cogs), but that, when I went on mixed terrain rides with steeper hills
Looks positively BAD ASS!
dougP
On Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 9:30:43 PM UTC-7, Ash wrote:
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> Thought this color would go well with black componentry. I think it does
> like fine!
> Headset is still the shiny one. Haven't had a chance to make a trip to my
> LBS to swap it.
>
>
> More
This is digital, not film, but it's not far from what you're talking about.
I recently got a new phone - an Alcatel Go Flip with a 2 mpx camera.
The camera on that phone is little better than a Brownie, and bright
sunlight totally blows the color balance rendering everything
excessively
> If I would have known this I would have not bought the first 4 Rivs and
> just come up out of the pocket for a Roadeo from the start.
>
>
But then you wouldn't have known that this is _the_ one :)
On Thursday, 20 September 2018 15:49:57 UTC-7, Lum Gim Fong wrote:
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> 53cm Roadeo
>
>
When riding my classic vintage bikes I've always has lots of great
interactions with people on foot, and plenty of conversations with other
cyclists when opportunities arise, like stopped at the same place to admire
a view. But this has been different: The pedestrians were still just as
I shoot Portra 400, Tri X, or HP5 in Pentax manual cameras...got a bunch of
them. I recently started shooting the Portra and absolutely love it. Sure,
I have to send it off to develop it but that isn't a big deal.
I like to shoot festivals, events, protests, ect. with them. Wherever
humans
Patrick, I have some complicated thoughts that lean often negatively about
Roland Barthe (because, my, he could come across quite pompous), but he has
this notion when he discusses what he likes about photography called the
'punctum' that I find to be a very useful term, and an interesting
I have to say that I get just as many smiles, "hello's," waves, and many
more "Nice bike!'s" on my drop bar'd Rivs than on any flat/upright bar'd
bike I've ridden.
50% at least of my riding on paved and unpaved multi-use trails.
On Mon, Sep 24, 2018 at 11:48 AM, Lum Gim Fong
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> When I
I will be calling my credit card company October 1st if I have not received
my shoes. I think people feel sorry for the people of this country and let
them slide when they don't meet advertised deadline.
If this had been an American company I would of retrieved my money long ago
and turned them
This request added by a very definitely non-photographer: Respondents,
please post some of your sample or typical photos per Philip's questions,
be these bike-related or not. I have not taken the trouble to learn
anything of the art beyond the grossest rudiments, but I do enjoy seeing
good
I actually believe the Roadini is a better fit for me, but I've also grown
used to the slightly-large fit of the Sam, so perhaps my body now believe a
larger bike is the "right" fit. :) I still like the Roadini... it just
doesn't do exactly what I'd expected. I'm sure there would be a far more
Oh, and I forgot to mention that where film does very well is focus of field.
Play with that. A lot. The iPhone’s portrait mode gives a semblance of it, but
still far from film and looks different to me in digital.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Phil, What a great adventure to add to your adventures! I grew up shooting
black and white and developing it myself, as well as the standard color film. I
transitioned to digital when it reached a point of visual parity (in terms of
clarity and pixels), and for me, the simplicity of an iPhone
I carry a little half-frame scale-focus camera with me when I bike. I
bought a universal camera 'bag' insert about the dimensions of my handlebar
bag's interior and use that to make a nice pocket for it. Most of my
'professional' time is spent supporting the local theatre scene through
I have a similar story. I ordered my shoes on July 27 and inquired last
week as well. I received the exact same nice reply. Since then I've not
heard back from the "order team" and no shoes have arrived.
On Monday, September 24, 2018 at 11:00:47 AM UTC-4, masmojo wrote:
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> I contacted them
@Tully Lanter,
@Mark Schneider,
@Zach Hale,
I have taken Appaloosa on all-day rides (including 100k twice, climb Mt
Diablo, etc). It has also done 15-20lbs grocery trips often, carried my
son (when he was between 40-45lbs) on rear rack mounted child seat several
times, these days
What are those beefy schwalbe tires?
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I have to admit that I have been struggling with my Atlantis seeming too bright
and cheerful with silver parts and tan sidewall Compass tires. I've never built
a bike with black components (I've owned a couple that came that way) but I've
been thinking that the Atlantis would look great that
I've noticed this, too. After I switched to Bosco's on both of my bikes, it
really seems to put pedestrians at ease, and 95 percent of my riding is in
the city.
Bob B
Brooklyn, NY
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I guess I mean that with my 11-32 T, 8-speed cassette I can go anywhere in my
usual riding area with my 40T wide/low double big chain ring. Also my other
bikes 43 chain ring. I used to ride triples all the time but was happy to
discover I can get by with one chain ring and appropriate 8-speed
When I ride Bosco/Alba setups pedestrians smile and wave at me alot as I
approach.
Almost never happens when riding drop setups.
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Portraits do it for me. (Due to the personal nature of most of them, I don’t
share widely.)
- Max “occasionally going with the (halide) grain” in A2
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Wow Ash,
That looks very nice! I bet the ride is even nicer!
-PHil
On Monday, September 24, 2018 at 12:30:43 AM UTC-4, Ash wrote:
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> Thought this color would go well with black componentry. I think it does
> like fine!
> Headset is still the shiny one. Haven't had a chance to make a trip to
I've been riding on the American River Bike Trail in (Sacramento, CA) for
about 10 years now, mostly on a bike with drop bars, and occasionally on a
mountain bike. Nearly all the cyclists who pass me call out "on your left"
first, regardless of whether I'm riding alone or with my son, or on
hi Alan, will they let you take the blem one now, and potentially let you
borrow a long reach brake for the time being? I would think that's what
they'd do. And then ship you the corrected frame when it arrives? You
should ask. Even so, I'd recommend waiting either way. Soma is a fine brand
Hi all, switching things around up for sale is an older Nitto Big Front
Rack, this is without the triangulation and without the extra mounting
holes at the bottom. I used this on a 56cm Hillborne--which worked well
because this rack has extra eyelets so i could mount the rack and my
fenders
Thanks to everyone that's helped clear out my parts box, just a few things
left. prices do not include shipping, PM me with your zip to get final
totals.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/gfIWhoNvVLhzpniq1
https://photos.app.goo.gl/DXtg9zL2FIC2u8XB2
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ri7taTaSyFW35fmo6
Hi all, switching things around up for sale is an older Nitto Big Front
Rack, this is without the triangulation and without the extra mounting
holes at the bottom. I used this on a 56cm Hillborne--which worked well
because this rack has extra eyelets so i could mount the rack and my
fenders
Good points or I thought are there rules? But even spinning for a few minutes
to recover must be faster than the near dead stops one often sees. Anyway, I've
always wondered about it. Has a pro ever ridden a triple in the big races?
Bill
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I marked this OT, but changed my mind, since Grant writes about and shoots
analog film.
My question isn't about gear (no surprise if it goes there, though), it's
about subject matter. I have cameras, and film, and some okay ways to carry
them on the bike (suggestions there couldn't hurt).
You're right. The one I'm selling has the larger size seat post. I also
have a newer, 45-cm Clem (that's not for sale) with the 26.8 seat post, so
I assumed that's what the 52 had...Yet another example of why I shouldn't
assume things...
On Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 4:59:54 PM UTC-7,
Thanks for the input. That speed difference is huge! Two things that jumped
out at me, one regarding the speed difference and the other the fit.
1. Based on the current websites the 48-cm ES uses a 700c wheel, whereas
the 47-cm Roadini uses a 650b. I don't have a lot of experience with direct
How do you like it compared to the Appaloosa?
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For one, triple cranks have wider tread / Q factor. Some people are sensitive
to even 5 mm differences, and racers are perhaps the most sensitive segment.
Plus greater chances of dropping chains, etc. etc. And time cut-offs...
spinning in a granny may be too slow to make it.
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I just see no reason not to go with a triple. I’ve got a 1x in traffic on my
middle ring not too badly cross chained all the way up and down where I can go
from a dead stop all the way up into the 20’s. I’ve got my granny for steep
hills or long climbs where I want a better chainline or I’m
Thanks, all. All set for now!
On Monday, September 24, 2018 at 7:47:31 AM UTC-7, RichS wrote:
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> Tully,
>
> Just sent you a PM.
>
> Regards,
> Rich in ATL
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Does anyone know whether GP received his order?
Doug
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> On Sep 24, 2018, at 11:00 AM, masmojo wrote:
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> I contacted them about my order and I recieved a very nice reply; the
> "orders" dept was copied in & asked to give me a status & tracking number,
> but I've yet to
I contacted them about my order and I recieved a very nice reply; the "orders"
dept was copied in & asked to give me a status & tracking number, but I've yet
to hear anything.
It's been two months and although I don't characterize myself as a suspicious
or paranoid person, I am starting to
I ordered a Riv Road custom in 2001, designed for 28mm tires, 32mm max,
because who needs bigger road tires than that? (Times have changed,
thoughts evolved. :-)) The frame came looking beautiful. But my Dura Ace
7400 rear brake wouldn't reach the rim. Like PatrickM my rear brake bridge
was
Tully,
Just sent you a PM.
Regards,
Rich in ATL
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Alan, I understand your frustration. I've paid twice more for a semi-custom
production frame and have had problems.
I would wait until December, that is, if you already have a bike. I think
Riv's are always worth the couple months of waiting.
Phil
On Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 10:28:37
Update on what's still available. Please note, I'm not interested in
shipping the frames at the moment. Also, please direct message me.
Unfortunately, I didn't see the replies to this thread until I went to
update this ad.
MKS Toe Clips (M) new $10
Nitto Stem (short insert) $25
Front
I'll go ahead with the obligatory "which handlebar is that" question... :)
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I'd be interested to hear the tire and wheel differences in your two
builds. 3 to 5mph seems excessive, but not if we are talking knobby on
heavy wheels vs. slick on light wheels. Also, are the fits that much
different? If your body sits a lot differently on the Riv compared to the
Soma you
GE, that’s a very interesting account. Not doubting your experience, but would
be curious to see photos of each bike, and maybe your position on each. 3 MPH
difference in average speed over a 20-40 mile ride is a *huge* amount, in my
experience, that is unlikely to come from differences in
That's quite beautiful Patrick, thank you, your pictures and writing are
very calming and serene!
On Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 7:04:55 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
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> In which the choir of the Highland Cathedral sighs gentle breezes through
> the aspen lights.
>
Very nice, how do you like the ride? Is there much difference between the
two bikes?
On Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 9:30:43 PM UTC-7, Ash wrote:
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> Thought this color would go well with black componentry. I think it does
> like fine!
> Headset is still the shiny one. Haven't had a chance
Looks great!! I always enjoy seeing people mixing it up with black
components and non-Riv handlebars on a Rivendell.
On Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 11:30:43 PM UTC-5, Ash wrote:
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> Thought this color would go well with black componentry. I think it does
> like fine!
> Headset is still
I like the black as well. Nice contrast. What is the front light mounted
onto?
Doug
On Monday, September 24, 2018 at 12:30:43 AM UTC-4, Ash wrote:
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> Thought this color would go well with black componentry. I think it does
> like fine!
> Headset is still the shiny one. Haven't had a chance
Hey group, a few items for sale, all in really great shape, prices include
shipping. I can email you pics if you’re interested.
Nitto Marks Rack: $90
Nitto m32 Rack: $80
Makeshifter Outback saddlebag: Tan waxed canvas with pink/ teal wool accent
triangles.: $175
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I really enjoyed the pictures and words.
Patrick.
Glorious!
Thanks for sharing.
Paul in Dallas
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Gorgeous.
Patrick, you get the prize for documenting the beginning of autumn. those
Aspen remind me of what had to go through the mind of the architect Edward
Durrell Stone when he envisioned chapels.
One he designed that I used to ride to from my Ozark home:
G.E., your particular Sam may just fit you better, plus your body is well
adapted to it. My guess is the Roadini is noticeably lighter/faster-feeling
than the stouter touring-ish Rivs, but I wouldn't expect it to be a significant
change from Sam, just cheaper and less braze-ons.
For example,
That's an interesting contrast with the usual Rivendell aesthetic. I think
it looks good.
On Sun, Sep 23, 2018 at 10:30 PM, Ash wrote:
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> like fine!
> Headset is still the shiny one. Haven't had a chance to make a trip
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