uld have looked too heavy and from what I read
wouldn't be as comfortable as the Swift
is turning out to be
On Mar 19, 6:10 pm, Patrick in VT wrote:
> On Mar 19, 4:38 pm, usuk2007 wrote:
>
> > I just think
> > the B17 looks a little "clunky" on the Roadeo.
>
I wasn't riding in bibs, but I did have padded briefs and a thin pad
in my knickers. I think my weight might be an issue too, at 190lbs I
was probably compressing the padding. On the Brooks I just bend the
leather.
On Mar 19, 4:09 pm, Aaron Thomas wrote:
> usuk2007: were you using cycl
es have
> > been known to grace my seatpost shorter than most.
>
> > YB(utt)MV,
>
> > Joe
>
> > > Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:11:19 -0800
> > > Subject: Re: [RBW] What's the right saddle for a Roadeo?
> > > From: cyclofi...@earthlink.net
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I've seen the Roadeo with B17's and maybe Fizik saddles, but not one
with a Brooks Swift or Swallow which would seem to be the ideal way to
go. Classic, but made to ride fast and they still have bag loops.
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I have VOs Alpina 48/34 crank and I like it a lot, however, the sides
of the spider arms could be finished better. It looks good on an
lugged Italian bike though
http://www.wheelsofchance.org
I'd love to see a 110/74 or 95/58 readily available double so that I
don't have to use a 110/74 triple as
nice bike,
> > hence my recent purchase from
> > De Rosa in Italy
>
> I remember we discussed sizing a while back but did not know you went
> ahead and bought the De Rosa.
>
> Very nice. Very classic Italian look. Bet it rides like a dream.
>
> On Mar 1, 2:37 pm, u
I completely agree, simplicity and classic lines make a nice bike,
hence my recent purchase from
De Rosa in Italy
http://www.wheelsofchance.org
On Feb 28, 7:32 pm, Marty wrote:
> Got to see what all the fuss was about on Saturday morning. Granted,
> there was plenty there to be inspired by, but
> walks.
>
> http://www3.dealtime.com/xPO-Tecnica_Tecnica_Pacmoc_Men_s
>
> Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI
>
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> Subject:
, but I've found
that rubber soled Tai-Chi/Kung fu shoes are good for off the bike
activities and going to the shower
blocks.
On Feb 5, 3:02 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Fri, 2010-02-05 at 11:39 -0800, usuk2007 wrote:
> > 20lbs for motel touring is excellent. If I'm doing that
20lbs for motel touring is excellent. If I'm doing that I just leave
my
tent, sleeping, bag, sleeping pad and cooking stuff behind and my
gear, bags and rack weigh 16lbs
On Feb 5, 8:19 am, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Thu, 2010-02-04 at 21:09 -0800, usuk2007 wrote:
> > Yes Henry K
I agree!!!
Igor's setup makes mine look like a Winnebago.
On Feb 5, 10:19 am, Tim McNamara wrote:
> On Feb 4, 2010, at 10:13 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
>
> > On Feb 4, 11:54 am, usuk2007 wrote:
> >> FYI here is a traditional three bag se
Yes Henry Kingman's setup was an inspiration.
On Feb 4, 7:39 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Thu, 2010-02-04 at 09:54 -0800, usuk2007 wrote:
> > FYI here is a traditional three bag set up using some ultralight
> > principles that will allow indefinite, unsupported, civiliz
FYI here is a traditional three bag set up using some ultralight
principles that will allow indefinite, unsupported, civilized, three
season touring at a weight of 22lbs. It can be installed on any bike,
road, touring, mountain as it requires no eyelets and even if you
don’t have saddlebag loops yo
I tour on my Quickbeam and run 16-18 Dos-Eno on one side and a 22t
freewheel on the other. The 32/22 combo is a good one for climbing,
but even that wasn't low enough for some of the 20% gradients on the
North Yorkshire Moors last spring.
http://wheelsofchance.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/gearchang
There are just too many silly acronyms on this forum
IHA
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95% of this bag is great, but the last 5% makes it a real pain to use.
I love the material, minimalist construction, velcro attachments and
the size is perfect. That's the 95%. However, the bag is ridiculously
difficult to get into. The single rear zip just doesn't offer enough
access so you end up
95% of this bag is great, but the last 5% makes it a real pain to use.
I love the material, minimalist construction, velcro attachments and
the size is perfect. That's the 95%. However, the bag is ridiculously
difficult to get into. The single rear zip just doesn't offer enough
access so you end up
I understand the desire to ride before you buy, but why didn't you
consider
the De Rosa Neo Primato. That's lugged steel and you can even get it
with a threaded stem. De Rosa dealers will fit you before you buy as
well
and at $2k it's not a bad deal.
I had a similar decision to make as you a few m
Now that Roadeos are being delivered I'd be interested to know what
parts folks are putting on them. Campy, Sram, Shimano., TA Sugino,
Ultegra Dura Ace etc and what the cost is coming to.
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Also try
http://www.wiggle.co.uk
They have excellent deals of Carradice stuff and good shipping rates
and speed.
I've ordered from them a few times and the service is great.
On Nov 21, 1:20 am, gerg wrote:
> Hello,
> I am in the market for Carradice Camper saddle bag. I cant find one
> in any
+1 on the saddlebag. A Carradice Barley needs no rear rack on all but
the smallest of bikes and you can use
a Bagman for a larger bag like a Nelson Longflap or Camper.
Here is a link to my setup. I'm carrying everything for an extended
tour and the only rack on the bike is an Expedition Bagman.
h
OK, I get you.
>
> > In my experience, the sizes do go down. My Hilsen was 59cm. Late
> > 80s, early 90s I rode a 57 Basso. I recently rode a friend's classic
> > 56 Masi and felt just fine.
>
> > On Oct 20, 8:24 pm, usuk2007 wrote:
> > > The R
l be high enough, which is the RBW approach. With
> a threadless fork, which is extra long, the main variable to consider
> is effective top-tube length, because the height is no longer limited
> by frame size. (even then, rider weight distribution on the bike is
> more important tha
I'm not sure I get this. You can uses spacers with a threaded headset
too.
On Oct 20, 11:23 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
> Actually what I was trying to say was that the frame size does NOT
> affect the handlebar height, provided you start with an uncut steerer
> and can tolerate a st
't the same as riding the real thing. Just looking for folks
out there with experience riding both geometries.
On Oct 21, 5:17 am, gunnara wrote:
> On Oct 20, 10:32 pm, usuk2007 wrote:> To keep
> the relative sizing posts going I thought I'd put this one out
> > for con
> At risk of this being your point, won't your use and riding position
> on the De Rosa be different enough from the Rambo as to make any sort
> of comparison moot?
>
> On Oct 20, 3:32 pm, usuk2007 wrote:
>
> > To keep the relative sizing posts going I thought I'd pu
To keep the relative sizing posts going I thought I'd put this one out
for consideration. I ride a 56cm Rambouillet and my stats are PBH=81cm
and Height = 5'10". What size De Rosa Neo Primato should I get? I'm
tending towards the 54cm c-c (56cm c-t) as the 74 deg seat angle will
put the top of the
n the fall. If I'm camping in the
winter I add a Montbell thermawrap jacket
On Oct 17, 10:28 pm, Bone Killian wrote:
> On Oct 13, 3:16 pm, usuk2007 wrote:
>
> > Take a look at
>
> >www.jacksrbetter.com
>
> > They do a nice line of down sleeping quilts. They pack
The tote is the first sackville bag the I like, the rest look clunky
and ugly to me. I was going to buy a medium but Riv is sold out right
now.
On Oct 15, 2:42 pm, Lesli wrote:
> I have one too. Mine has a nice rigid form that stands up on its own
> when placed on the ground. I love the cotton
Glad to see the back of them. Maybe most people thought like me and
they just didn't sell well
On Oct 14, 1:07 am, Seth Vidal wrote:
> Just curious - did speedblends just go out of production or did they
> get shelved for some other reason? I've never ridden on tires with
> speedblend sidewalls
+1
Grant's description is long and complicated and VBs are complicated
too. They are really just for really cold weather, using them in
summer is difficult
as if you do sweat you wake up in a pool of water. The feel of them is
also a real negative. I find it far easier, and more comfortable, to
us
Take a look at
www.jacksrbetter.com
They do a nice line of down sleeping quilts. They pack down small and
don't cost as much as many down bags.
They must be used with a sleeping pad and give you lots of options for
moving about.
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Yes sounds like a great trip. The QB is a great touring bike if you
know the route and plan your gearing appropriately.
I have an emergency 22t freewheel on the flip side of my hub for
really steep stuff, but I still had to push on my last trip.
Did you have to resort to that anywhere?
On Oct 5
> Some one else pointed out the folly of "waterproof and
> breathable." I agree. In my experience, that concept is just pure
> fantsay. When it comes to riding hard in the suffering zone, you can
> be wet and cold, or wet and warm, but not dry and warm.
>
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IMHO a combination of Smartwool base layers and Rapha on top works
really well
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mall bag (Carradice Zipped Roll) and don't carry much in there. I think
> > I'd use a support if I was carrying much more...
>
> > Steve
>
> > -Original Message-
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I turned the
> loops outward slightly at an angle and the straps go through them okay...
>
> Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI
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Has anyone experience of using the VO's Viva bag loops with a San
Marco Regal saddle. Specifically can you orient the loops and get them
far enough apart for easy saddlebag installation?
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>
> That's a nuisance, especially if you have put the buckles inside the
> bag to snug it up against the saddle. You have to open the bag, move
> the contents out of the way, do gymnastics to see or blindly undo the
> buckles by feel, drag the slightly oversize
10:47 AM, usuk2007 wrote:
>
>
>
> > Also I'm not a fan of the various quick release mechanisms available.
>
> I disagree. The Carradice Bagman QR support works well, as does the other
> device that clamps to the seatpost and has a small QR frame to which the bag
> strap
st
> > pictures the "economy" version has a Sugino XD2 and I imagine the rest
> > of the parts are from the Riv catalogue too. I was just interested in
> > the "racer" spec parts they are using. Will it be Dura Ace 10 sp
>
> > On Sep 25, 2:25 pm, Se
Sway should not be an issue with any saddle bag as long as you attach
it to the saddle correctly. Do not us the method shown on the Riv site
with the buckles on the outside. This leaves space between the saddle
and the saddlebag and you'll have to resort to various methods of
strapping the saddleb
ested in
the "racer" spec parts they are using. Will it be Dura Ace 10 sp
On Sep 25, 2:25 pm, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 2:21 PM, usuk2007 wrote:
>
> > Does anyone have an idea of the parts used to build the "comfy" vs
> > "light&quo
Does anyone have an idea of the parts used to build the "comfy" vs
"light" versions of the Roadeo. Just wondering what you get for your
money
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I did a week long QB tour in England last spring and took on some off
road stuff using ruffy tuffys. They worked well until I hit the deep
sand.
Here's a write up
http://wheelsofchance.org/england-2009/
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Sure I could put a guard on the outer position, but I don't like the
way they look and there's really no need for one given that I'm on the
road most of the time. Over shifting isn't an issue and the double
configuration makes the gearing so much simpler. On a 42t ring I can
ride 95% of any terrai
I posed the question because I already have a Rambouillet and I've
been thinking of getting a bike with a more aggressive geometry to
built up as a fast bike. When I saw the geometry on the Roadeo I
worried that it wasn't sufficiently different from the Ram also the
cost was a bit steep, so I thou
Yes I do have a great frame, but another one is always better
On Sep 2, 8:18 pm, MichaelH wrote:
> Change the wheels and crank. You already have a great frame.
> Michael
>
> On Sep 2, 8:07 pm, usuk2007 wrote:
>
> > I posed the question because I already have a Rambouil
$2k for a Riv/Waterford Roadie or $1.5k for a Ebisu Road. Discuss
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I've been running a Sugino 110/74 as a 42/26 double for years. With a
11/34 cassette I get 103" to 21" which is good for day rides and
touring.
http://wheelsofchance.org/2009/08/28/if-the-answer-is-42-whats-the-question/
On Sep 1, 10:54 pm, Fai Mao wrote:
> I prefer a 48/38/24 triple.
>
> You
Thanks. can I pumop your brain if I have more
> questions re touring on the QB? Even off-forum?
>
> Ray
>
> --- On Fri, 8/21/09, usuk2007 wrote:
>
> From: usuk2007
> Subject: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam
> To: "RBW Owners Bunch"
I used Shimano MO76 MTB shoes and M324 SPD/platform pedals.
On Aug 21, 12:19 am, Ray Shine wrote:
> Curious what pedal/shoe combo you used on this tour.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ray
>
> --- On Thu, 8/20/09, usuk2007 wrote:
>
> From: usuk2007
> Subject: [RBW] Re: Anyone e
FYI my gearing was 40/32 upfront with a 16/18 White industries
freewheel on one side and a 22t freewheel on the other side.
I used 40x16 90% of the time and changed down to 32x22 for the slog up
onto the North Yorkshire Moors.
On Aug 21, 12:03 am, usuk2007 wrote:
> The Quickbeam is great
The Quickbeam is great for touring. I just did a tour the length of
England on mine, go for it!
http://wheelsofchance.org/england-2009/
On Aug 16, 9:23 pm, johnb wrote:
> I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in my head.
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ged UK/France tour if I can ever get away
> from work. A lot of good information in your account.
>
> One thing, how did the British fancy your Riv? Or are they too
> reserved a lot over there to ooh and ahh with someone they do not
> know?
>
> On May 28, 5:35 am, usuk2007 wrote
I just finished a 5 day tour on the Quickbeam from London to North
East England. I used 67" most of the way, but changed to 39" for the
North Yorkshire Moors. The QB is a really nice bike for extended
credit card touring and the ability to reduce the gear inches makes
some steep climbs possible...
Don't know about the bags, but I love the website
On May 7, 9:06 am, Andrew Karre wrote:
> I've used a medium SuperPro for commuting nearly every day for six
> years. It was worth every penny--one of the best cycling purchases
> I've ever made.
>
> On May 6, 4:30 pm, Eric Norris wrote:
>
> > An
I have Gen I fail on me, but got it replaced free of charge and the
Gen II is going strong
On May 5, 5:51 pm, Garth wrote:
> To the users of the Mark II IRD Freewheels, have they been problem
> free?
>
> I'm about to get a new set of wheels, and want to make sure the IRD
> FW's are up to longe
I find the stock 40x18 top a bit annoying on the flats so I installed
a 16/18 White Industries freewheel.
Then to turn the QB into a better touring bike I put a 22t freewheel
on the other side of the hub. The
genius of the angled drop outs lets me go from 40/16 to 32/22 when a
steep hill looms. Th
Any criticism of the QB comes from love. The worst attitude would be
indifference. There will always be things that we wish were slightly
different, but I'm glad that no bike is perfect because then there'd
be no reason to buy another one.
Yesterday was beautifully sunny and I polished up the ora
In a recent post I was asking about a frame to build up in a more "go-
fast" style and in looking on cyclofiend.com I saw the Legolas and
realized it would be almost perfect, does anyone know if another run
is in the works?
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I know I'm being the iconoclast here, but even the new pictures don't
make me like the new colour scheme any better. The bike looks anemic
and the decals look almost half finished. This on the back of that
Betty Foy head badge makes me weep.
On Apr 25, 5:48 pm, EricP wrote:
> In case folks hadn'
better in person. If this is at all similar to the silver the Heron used to
> > come in it's a great color...
>
> > Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI
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When I'm out on my QB I get a lot of puzzled stares from other
cyclists. They can't see any derailleurs, yet it still has 2
chainrings..scratching of heads all round. When I show them the
"digital" shift mechanism they love it. I have mine with
a 16/18 double freewheel on one side and a 22t fr
I followed the link all excited to see the new QB and I must say I
don't like the colour scheme.
What's going on at RBW? I find myself writing a lot of negative
comments and I don't really want to,
but that silver and blue doesn't come close to the green or orange
QBs. My orange QB is my favourite
On Apr 23, 6:33 pm, cm wrote:
> Just noticed this on the site:
>
> Sneak peak can be found here. We are building and shipping them AQAP.
>
> http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/bicycle_models#product=50-150
>
> Cheers!
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they looked might be perfect. Looks like
I'll have to buy a pair from the UK to see.
On Apr 20, 10:41 pm, Chuck wrote:
> I have not personally seen these shoes but they sure look nice in
> pictures if you want something office fancy: www.dromarti.com.
> Cheers,
> Chuck
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>
> On 20 Apr, 04:44, usuk2007 wrote:
>
> >http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Exustar_SRT_707_Commuter~Office_Sho...
>
> > I noticed my old Shimano MTB
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Exustar_SRT_707_Commuter~Office_Shoe/5360041403/
I noticed my old Shimano MTB shoes were getting a bit old yesterday so
I looked for something new
and came up with these traditional looking SPD compatible leather
shoes. Does anyone have experience with them? How
8, 7:20 am, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Fri, 2009-04-17 at 22:19 -0700, usuk2007 wrote:
> > I love my Ram and I take my Atlantis out on tracjs regularly, but I'm
> > now in the market for some speed too. So I'm looking for a nice fast
> > bike with room for some long
I love my Ram and I take my Atlantis out on tracjs regularly, but I'm
now in the market for some speed too. So I'm looking for a nice fast
bike with room for some long reach brakes. Where should I go? Mercian,
Independant fabrications?
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Wide noodles are great for long days. I have them on 3 bikes and will
never use any other
drop bar. I also have some Albatross bars on my shopping bike and they
are perfect for
upright riding through traffic. Can't do the moustache bars though.
On Apr 16, 5:40 pm, dpco wrote:
> i finally broke d
image) and had lots of pockets.
On Apr 14, 11:10 pm, David Estes wrote:
> This is the only Lone Wolf cyclist I'm aware of:
>
> http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wb8bAl1P-N0/Scd_PFqVkpI/Go0/OmfzWsq...
>
> On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 6:01 PM, usuk2007 wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
&
hilosophy. It's like strange art that I can use and ride. Or, maybe like
> music that you don't always like at first, but really grows on you. I
> thought John Coltrane was tedious at one point in my life. Now I want
> Interstellar Space on vinyl AND iTunes :-)
>
> Paul
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I'm interested in the amount of comment my original question has
provoked. From all that I can learn from reading and sales
interactions RBW seems like a good company. I like their bikes (I have
3), but nothing is perfect and all great things are worthy of
criticism and that should be encouraged t
I'm with you on the love for Carradice, although I'm biased as I'm
from the UK and used
one on my bike back in the 1970s. I think Acorn is a close second
because they are
making simple practical bags.
I also agree about the Sackvilles, I just can't love them, the look
busy and sort
of weird.
Als
I'd love to see a build list on that 21lb Ram. Mine's at 25lbs but
it's set up for touring.
Loosing the B17 and getting a lighter wheel set might help...
On Apr 12, 5:56 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 4/12/2009 5:20:25 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>
> ginoza...@gmail.com write
Things I love
Rambouillet, Quickbeam angled dropouts, Ruffy Tuffy tyres
Things that make me groan
Speedblend tyres, Nigel Smyth mud flaps.
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Both are 56cm
On Apr 10, 11:01 pm, wrote:
> If you don't mind my asking, what size are the bikes?
>
> Stan
> Columbia, SC
>
>
>
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Good one.:-). I wonder if he left it like that for a 100 years if
it would develop some beausage. Kidding apart it's nice to see some
real life bike pics on the Riv site, it would be nice to see a few
more.
On Apr 10, 8:12 pm, David Estes wrote:
> Inspiration for the Bombadil double tube?
>
That saddle tilt looks extreme. As someone who has 3 freewheels on my
QB I like the sticker too. However, I just can't love those
Sackvilles, I don't know if it's the colour scheme or the shape, but
they look so cheap.
On Apr 10, 3:26 pm, Aaron Thomas wrote:
> To each his own, I suppose, but the
...and I though I'd save all that work by picking the brains of the
list. I'm not curious enough to start dismantling anything so I'll
have to disappoint you...sorry
On Apr 10, 1:23 pm, Horace wrote:
> On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 5:34 AM, usuk2007 wrote:
>
>
>
> &
, 9:41 am, Eric Norris wrote:
> My QB, stock except for Phil hubs (fixed/fixed) and Velocity rims,
> weighs in at 26 pounds (with a seat bag and a Nitto rack).
>
> --Ericwww.wheelsnorth.orgwww.campyonly.com
>
> On Apr 10, 2009, at 5:34 AM, usuk2007 wrote:
>
>
>
> > I we
I weighed my Quickbeam and my Rambouillet last night and both came in
at 25lbs. I was very surprised as I'd expected the Quickbeam to be a
couple of pounds lighter. The Quickbeam is stock apart from having a
double White Ind freewheel one one side and a 22t freewheel on the
other. The Ram has Whit
PS ride was done in a Walz Wool Worsted cap
On Apr 9, 10:05 pm, usuk2007 wrote:
> I know some of how you feel, I don't do fixed, but have my Quickbeam
> set up with
> a 67" gear and just got back from 4 repeats of riding up Belmont Hill
> MA on
> Clifton St to the
I know some of how you feel, I don't do fixed, but have my Quickbeam
set up with
a 67" gear and just got back from 4 repeats of riding up Belmont Hill
MA on
Clifton St to the Arlington Water tower. It averages 5% for 1.3miles
with a couple
of short 10% bits. I'm 48 and 200lbs so this is an achieve
Those are classics. Even though Palin is poking fun at all the Freds
he must have
seen touring in his youth he still captures some of the fun of touring
with the
smile on his face as he ambles along and all the adventures he
encounters along the way.
On Apr 7, 2:03 pm, Karl M wrote:
> Don't for
nvas), but i do know that the
Carradice
big saddle bags work and are tough. I only wish they did a better
range of front
bags. This is where Acorn is doing nice things with their Handlebar
and Rando
bags. I have a Handlebar bag on order as Carradice just doesn't have
anything
comparable in the
Yes I just looked at Wiggle andhere are the numbers
Item name Qty Total
Carradice Nelson Saddle Bag
1
$ 60.84
Add Voucher / Go To Basket
Goods Total $60.84
Delivery$11.91
Priority Despatch $5.95
You Pay $78.69
So the nelson longflap can be ha
If you order from the UK the Nelson Longflap and the Camper Longflap
can be had for 50 pounds. At current exchange rates thats $75. I
looked into it further and delivery costs a whopping 30 pounds making
the total is $112 once VAT is taken off. So the 50% saving doesn't
hold up with delivery, but
Big saddle bags have been around for decades. Carradice do a couple
with a 24L capacity, the Camper and Super C. This isn't as big as
the Sackville Large, but compares with the medium. My personal
favourite is the Nelson Longflap with an 18L capacity which I use for
touring. The Carradice bags are
Check out waltz caps they do a Large which has plenty of room in it. I
have
one of their small/mediums in a tropical weight worsted wool and
really like it
http://walzcaps.com/caps_unique.html
On Apr 5, 4:00 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote:
> My problem is I have a big head (hey, watch it!). I wear a
Sorry bad link, part 1 is at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKfNKNxntY0&feature=related
On Apr 4, 7:51 pm, usuk2007 wrote:
> This is an interesting bit about touring and also shows the UK as it
> was in the 1970s...very nostalgic for me.
> Nice use of Carradice capes and saddlebag
This is an interesting bit about touring and also shows the UK as it
was in the 1970s...very nostalgic for me.
Nice use of Carradice capes and saddlebags is shown in part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKfNK...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dahGaL6ehjc&NR=1
--~--~-~--~--
I'll be cc touring in the UK on my QB this summer. I use free wheels
and have several
gear options, even 32x22 for the hills, although 40x16 works well most
of the time.
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/England2009
On Mar 27, 1:28 pm, Eric Norris wrote:
> Touring on the Quickbeam? Oh, yeah.
+1 on wrapping the curved part of the bars to give another hand
position.
I also installed some interrupter brakes.
http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2008/cc181r2-clivestandley0808.html
On Mar 8, 12:02 am, "Bill M." wrote:
> I wrapped the area forward of the brake levers on mine. That's a nice
> a
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