Re: [RBW] Re: The Doctor Who Cycled Around the World

Prologue done, he's an interesting writer. There's a breeziness to his style - a momentum - which is instantly inviting. An example, this refers to his first bike trip with his brother in Chile: "We chose routes with impulsive pleasure and we ate like escaped prisoners of war. Mountains rose

Re: [RBW] Re: Brevets on Rivs -- 2021 Dillon Beach 200k.

Good to see you Bill! It was a beautiful day and the only issue I had with my small Roadeo is that there isn't much seat to tire clearance (compared to my 650b). I usually ride with my Mark's wrap, but thought I might need extra space, so I swapped bags with the Banana Sack. I thought there was

Re: [RBW] Re: The Doctor Who Cycled Around the World

"Leah, who has never even ridden a century..." I remember being about 60 miles into it and realizing there were 40 more. I was not pleased with this information! On Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 7:09:16 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Doug, that’s wild! If you (or anyone) reads

Re: [RBW] Re: The Doctor Who Cycled Around the World

Doug, that’s wild! If you (or anyone) reads the book, report back. I’m reading his journal online now. Leah, who has never even ridden a century, nor gone on a group ride. Sent from my iPad > On Sep 12, 2021, at 2:35 PM, dougP wrote: > >  > > Yep, that's the guy. Quite an adventure.

[RBW] Re: FS: SunXCD cranks, Nitto posts/stems Compass Tires

*Updated* *Cranksets:* 1.Electra Ticino Crank arms (Made by FSA) 44/34/30 Sun Chainrings 170mm. $275 Chainring bolts to make it a double included. 2. Sun XCD Triple 44/34/28 170mm arms. Included bolts to make if a double. $275 (Stock dust caps). 3. Sun XCD Triple 46/34/30 170mm arms. Included

[RBW] Re: The Doctor Who Cycled Around the World

"...it was probably going to be quite easy because I'd been on bike rides before." 藍 Joe "this was my thought before my first century" Bernard On Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 11:53:24 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I was listening to a podcast episode on The Moth. At the end of

[RBW] Re: Seeking derailer recs for a Hillborne build.

Thanks again for the recs, I like that Microshift derailer and the Ultegra suggestions. I also like the Sun XCD/Microshift rear but can't find any new or used. Purchased a used Ultegra for the front and now seeking one for the rear! On Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 12:06:25 AM UTC-4 velomann

[RBW] Re: September 10 Blahg, drive train gearing development

I think part of what Grant's getting at is that all derailer drivetrains will be electronic in 10 years and the only mechanical ones will be hub-gear. Or that's how I see the future so I extrapolated it from his words. Joe Bernard On Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 9:46:08 AM UTC-7 Patrick

Re: [RBW] FS- Black Mountain Cycles Monstercross Disc complete

Bumping my for sale post in case anyone is interested or knows someone who is interested. On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 7:12:46 PM UTC-7 Bruce Smitham wrote: > Update: sold the 650b wheelset for this bike so now the complete bike with > 29er is still for sale: Black Mountain Cycles

[RBW] Re: September 10 Blahg, drive train gearing development

Shimano has already patented an internal gearbox system. It's quite clever. Two cassettes with a chain connecting them & a derailer. It looks like intended for bottom bracket mount, not hub. It would force frame makers to design around their system. Quite Shimano. I read about it some

[RBW] Re: The Doctor Who Cycled Around the World

Yep, that's the guy. Quite an adventure. Seems odd to have worn out 5 Rohloff hubs but they were seeing a lot of abuse. Off to order the book. Thanks for posting. I'd wondered what happened to the guy. dougP On Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 1:47:40 PM UTC-7 dougP wrote: > We saw a

[RBW] FS: SunXCD cranks, Nitto posts/stems Compass Tires

Howdy all. Selling off some extra things. All prices include shipping to the lower 48 states via USPS. Looking to sell these items not currently looking for any trades. All payment through either Paypal (Friends and Family or you cover fees for other payment options) or Venmo. Happy to do a

[RBW] Re: The Doctor Who Cycled Around the World

We saw a presentation at REI several years ago from (probably) that same Dr. He was raising funds for tropical disease research that Big Pharma wasn't interested in: no money as the countries where these diseases are a problem are all poor. He had lots of great stories. In one area of

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones for sale 59cm

What are the odds that two Aarons from Texas are selling Frank Jones’ at the same time? Good luck with your sale! Other Aaron in El Paso On Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 1:18:04 PM UTC-6 twowheeledtexan wrote: > Also, meant to say I'd trade for a 55/56ish Atlantis, 700c wheelsize only. >

[RBW] Riv BB memories

Making room in my daughter’s bookshelf for incoming 4th grade type books and came across this in a copy of “Little Bear’s Friend”. I do miss that kind of interaction with Grant. Went to knot tying classes, took my daughter to book readings, flipped Dylan records over on the turntable. And

[RBW] Re: Frank Jones for sale 59cm

Also, meant to say I'd trade for a 55/56ish Atlantis, 700c wheelsize only. Partial trade or otherwise. Aaron On Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 2:03:23 PM UTC-5 twowheeledtexan wrote: > Hello Rivsters, > > I've decided to let go of my Frank Jones single speed as it's getting > little to no use

[RBW] The Doctor Who Cycled Around the World

I was listening to a podcast episode on The Moth. At the end of the show, a bonus story was featured. It was told by Steven Fabes, an ER doc who hailed from London, who had hatched an ill-formed plan to cycle around the world. He quits his job, buys a shiny new bicycle, and waves goodbye to 100

[RBW] Re: Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

Beautiful build, and I am supremely jealous. The crew knows that if they decide to sell the grivler 53, they've got a buyer in me. I love how low and long it is, like a scrawny Hillibike. That would be a pretty optimal two-bike quiver; this and a matching Susie. On Saturday, 11 September

[RBW] September 10 Blahg, drive train gearing development

Grant spoke of * the SRAM-SHIMANO cogs race that, you should know, is going to culminate in an internal drive train that will be the end of the obvious mechanical bicycle in..ten years?* I like Grant's preference for simplicity, but I also think that there are huge undeveloped possibilities

Re: [RBW] Re: For sale 53cm Rivendell Frank Jones Sr

Having travelled the western states through wildfire and dust storms, I am back in Texas, and this bike is ready for its new owner to come forward. Reduction to $2000.00 and we’ll split actual packing and shipping. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! Best, Aaron On Aug

[RBW] Re: FS: 26x2" Schwalbe Marathon Winter Studded Snow Tires.

Michael said in closing: "Perfect for your Trash Bike or backup 90s' commuter." Or as Anton of Velo Lumino has said in the past (even perhaps another's quote), that your winter bike is your "sacrificial anode". Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Saturday, September 11,