To be specific, a Rivendell bicycle is an amazing device, being able to carry
loads with ease, while not giving up a great feeling, fun ride.
> On May 22, 2017, at 3:49 PM, dougP wrote:
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> John:
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> A bicycle is such an amazing device. We consider "only about 30 lbs" to be a
> moderate load.
John:
A bicycle is such an amazing device. We consider "only about 30 lbs" to be
a moderate load. What else can easily carry more than it's own weight?
Assuming that the 30 lbs is an occassional load like a lodging tour or an
S24O, and most of the time you're riding unloaded, my suggestion wo
Doug, thanks for the reply.
Yeah, I’m sure the Plus Tours would feel awful sluggish to me. I’m not a
bruiser by any stretch. A loaded touring bike for me is only about 30 pounds of
gear, max, so I would not be interested in anything more stout than the
“regular old Marathon”. Even that might be
Hi, I'm a first run Atlantis owner (seventeen years, woot!)
I ran ruffy tuffy for a while, then Mara supremes on GP recommendation, then
Jack Brown for many years.
Hated the Mara Supremes. Deadest feeling tire I've ever ridden. No flats, but
what a price to pay!
Jack Brown was pretty good, but t
I've been running Bruce Gordon Rock N Roads on my 64cm Atlantis with fenders.
They are a 43c label width and measure about 43mm on a mavic a719 rim. When
I'm not running fenders, I like running schwalbe thunder berts in a 2.1" width.
2.1" wide tires work great without issues of toe overlap.
Hi all,
I am beyond thrilled to say that I just put a deposit down on a 64 Atlantis
with a double tt! Now I get to enjoy many months of anticipation while
fantasizing about bike builds...
Speaking of which, I always rode 32mm pasellas on my Quickbeam as well as on my
current touring bike, beca
