I have a 48x34 crankset (Velo Orange) on one of my bikes and an a 50x34 (Campy)
on another. I don't find the big jump to be a drawback. In practice, I use
the big ring for 90% or more of my riding, switching to the small ring just for
the steep stuff. Once I'm in the small ring, I stay there
Beautiful bikes, Chris.
I was more into the Raleigh than the Roadeo, too, and I'm glad Mike
asked about the bars. The Rough Rider decal and headbadge, on the
Roadeo, though! Too cool.
I look forward to the slideshow of these bikes, and how you like the
s3x hub.
I'm not likely to get down to San Di
Hi Rob
I've been riding all those same roads since my first double century in
1983. Up through the 80s, including when I raced RAAM in 1987, nobody
had a lower gear than 42x23. We sneered at C-Record when it came out
with a 39 tooth small ring. Eventually I got older, grew out of my
skinny teenage
Mike, the bars on my Raleigh Competition 3-Speed Fixed Wheel are
"track bars" from Eighth-Inch: http://www.eighthinch.com/track_bars.html
I was going for a Path Racer kind of set-up. I haven't decided if I
like the bars yet, or not. They feel great in the drops. I want really
shallow drops because
Beautiful bikes Chris. I have always had a passion for the older black
Competitions. The bar on the Raleigh looks very interesting, what kind
is it¿ ( i can type the ? upsidedown because Im currently vactioning
in the Yucatan with my wife) The 3 speed hub sounds pretty cool too.
Velocult is a grea
Very nice bike, Chris. I love the color. You will love the Paul's
breaks, easy set up, great control. I liked them so much on my tandem
that I bought a set for my Rambouillet. Two questions. I see that
the front fender stay is nearly horizontal. I installed the same
fluted Honjos on my Ram th
I think I know why, but I'd like to here his response. and on this forum.
On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 6:14 AM, William Pustow wrote:
> I would love to hear the answerto the "VO free zone" question.
> Bill
>
> On Jan 25, 2011, at 11:06 PM, James Warren wrote:
>
>> Quick suggestion: I know I'm not
I would love to hear the answerto the "VO free zone" question.
Bill
On Jan 25, 2011, at 11:06 PM, James Warren wrote:
> Quick suggestion: I know I'm not the list Admin, and if I'm out of line, I'll
> stand corrected, but I think this is the type of thing that immediately needs
> to be answe
Chris,
it should be a really fun ride. I have done many of the pieces of the
route, but never all at once they way it was put together for this
brevet. I know you are a strong rider, but put some thought intio
your gear range, there are some pretty serious hills thrown in there,
mostly in the mid
Quick suggestion: I know I'm not the list Admin, and if I'm out of line, I'll
stand corrected, but I think this is the type of thing that immediately needs
to be answered off-list.
I'm throwing that out there now in case it helps before potential replies line
up.
-Original Message-
Great shop got to visit it when I on my tour down there. When I told
them that I was touring down with my bike they offered me a beer. Cool
bunch of guys.
On Jan 25, 7:25 pm, dpco wrote:
> One question: Why the comment," VO free zone"?
>
> On Jan 25, 4:29 pm, "XO-1.org Rough Riders"
> wrote:
>
>
One question: Why the comment," VO free zone"?
On Jan 25, 4:29 pm, "XO-1.org Rough Riders"
wrote:
> Thanks, William. Those are Velo-Orange Grand Cru brakes on my Roadeo,
> but I'm in the process of making all my bikes VO-free Zones, so Velo
> Cult is ordering me some Paul's Racer M's (center-moun
Very nice. Visited the shop when I was out there in 2009. And Sky
even went on the SoCal Riv Ride with us. (Seem to remember he was on
a Raleigh with white Schwalbe tires.) Really cool shop.
Oh, and a nice looking Rodeo.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Jan 25, 7:01 pm, William wrote:
> perfect p
perfect perforations is a great outfit. I've admired his work for a
while. If I can get my workshop dialed in I'm going to start
seriously bike-be-dazzling some parts.
On Jan 25, 4:29 pm, "XO-1.org Rough Riders"
wrote:
> Thanks, William. Those are Velo-Orange Grand Cru brakes on my Roadeo,
> bu
I haven't made it to Velo Cult yet, but thanks to my wife I have one of their
long sleeve wool jerseys and a VC T-shirt. Great stuff.
--Eric
campyonly...@me.com
www.campyonly.com
www.wheelsnorth.org
On Jan 25, 2011, at 4:29 PM, XO-1.org Rough Riders wrote:
> Thanks, William. Those are Velo-Ora
Thanks, William. Those are Velo-Orange Grand Cru brakes on my Roadeo,
but I'm in the process of making all my bikes VO-free Zones, so Velo
Cult is ordering me some Paul's Racer M's (center-mount since I don't
have the braze-ons) to run instead. Those will go on the bike along
with the "new" Classic
Looks great, Chris. I saw a guy rocking a "RoughRiders Anybike
Anywhere" jersey at the SFR Lighthouse 200k this weekend. He rode a
fixie. Nice guy. Oldtimer with a great grey beard.
What brake calipers are you running on your Roadeo?
On Jan 25, 4:05 pm, "XO-1.org Rough Riders"
wrote:
> Thank
Agreed re: downhills.
Also, the bike corners like no other bike I've ridden. I've never
taken corners this sharp, and it's a lot of fun.
On Mar 29, 11:49 pm, dpco wrote:
> i have to apologize for not sending pictures, but i ordered a new
> camera and i should getting it in april. bottom line,
you guys are relentless. in due time. my build is roadish in the baby
boomer sense. 50-34crank with 12-25 cassette. i have chorus 10sp. with
all the nitto parts. the bike is not all that light, but who cares.
don c.
On Mar 29, 8:50 pm, rcnute wrote:
> Don, you are torturing us with this no-pictur
Don, you are torturing us with this no-picture business!
Ryan
On Mar 29, 8:49 pm, dpco wrote:
> i have to apologize for not sending pictures, but i ordered a new
> camera and i should getting it in april. bottom line, i have over
> 600mi. in 30 days on this bike. last weekend, we rode with the
>
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