Originally Posted by Roger M
(Post 18167635)
From last Christmas. Got to ride with Kris Kringle
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...9FDDCE5FA3.jpg DD |
Did he drop some coal in your pannier, Roger?
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Originally Posted by Drillium Dude
(Post 18169941)
:thumb: I just bet there's a great story behind that pic!
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Originally Posted by nlerner
(Post 18170378)
Did he drop some coal in your pannier, Roger?
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Here I am on PBP this summer. In Fougeres on the return leg, with my sweetie, with roughly 300k to go. I wasn't looking so happy and energetic at the finish!
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2...geres_900k.jpg |
Originally Posted by ThermionicScott
(Post 18177842)
Here I am on PBP this summer. In Fougeres on the return leg, with my sweetie, with roughly 300k to go. I wasn't looking so happy and energetic at the finish!
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2...geres_900k.jpg |
Originally Posted by ThermionicScott
(Post 18177842)
Here I am on PBP this summer. In Fougeres on the return leg, with my sweetie, with roughly 300k to go. I wasn't looking so happy and energetic at the finish!
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2...geres_900k.jpg Congrats on your finish. May I ask what bag you were using on the bars? How do you like it? |
Thanks, guys! :)
Originally Posted by leegf
(Post 18178470)
Nice bike :) 650b conversion?
Originally Posted by gomango
(Post 18178971)
Great pic!
Congrats on your finish. May I ask what bag you were using on the bars? How do you like it? Here again, I couldn't commit to the legit French rando setup, which would have included a mini-front rack and decaleur. ;) The KlickFix system works well enough and is fairly lightweight. I think there's a weight limit of 10 lbs or so, but I don't put that much in. |
Originally Posted by ThermionicScott
(Post 18179645)
Thanks, guys! :)
CDV's are nice and cushy, though i can feel the tread squirm in hard cornering on tarmac which isnt a great feeling, riding them on anything broken up like gravel or dirt they feel better. they were more of a cheap test tire for me too, i want to get the babyshoes but i might be pushing it with tire clearance my lil swift rando on the klickfix is great, my only complaint is the way it tends to bounce around, not sure if your bag does the same thing |
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Nice jersey, no go shave Marine! |
Originally Posted by Mumonkan
(Post 18179663)
gj on PBP! i hope i get to do it some day
CDV's are nice and cushy, though i can feel the tread squirm in hard cornering on tarmac which isnt a great feeling, riding them on anything broken up like gravel or dirt they feel better. they were more of a cheap test tire for me too, i want to get the babyshoes but i might be pushing it with tire clearance my lil swift rando on the klickfix is great, my only complaint is the way it tends to bounce around, not sure if your bag does the same thing I've wondered about the Babyshoes and Hetres, after reading so much praise here. But I think I'd be cutting it close on my frame as well, and I'm not sure the extra air volume would do much for me. (Truth be told, I think a nice pair of 32mm tires would do everything I need.) Interestingly, I stumbled onto an old bikelist.org thread where Jan Heine mentioned that the Hetre was actually an attempt to replace the 38mm Mitsuboshi Trimline, but the calculations were off and it turned into a 40-41mm tire. :) My bag will bounce up a little on bumps, since there's a little flex in the fabric and plastic structure of the bag, but it's not too bad. When I'm adjusting the cable, I'll attach a heavy pair of vice grips on the end I'm adjusting, which helps pull the whole thing downward into its final position while taking the slack out of the cable. Then I give the four bracket screws a good tightening so that the bracket won't move easily in use. |
Originally Posted by ThermionicScott
(Post 18180203)
the logistics of flying to another country where I couldn't really speak the language added complication, but the people were really supportive the whole way.
what would you say the cost of the trip set you back (just flight and staying for the race itself, not extraneous adventures/tourism before/after)
Originally Posted by ThermionicScott
(Post 18180203)
I've wondered about the Babyshoes and Hetres, after reading so much praise here. But I think I'd be cutting it close on my frame as well, and I'm not sure the extra air volume would do much for me. (Truth be told, I think a nice pair of 32mm tires would do everything I need.)
Interestingly, I stumbled onto an old bikelist.org thread where Jan Heine mentioned that the Hetre was actually an attempt to replace the 38mm Mitsuboshi Trimline, but the calculations were off and it turned into a 40-41mm tire. :) pretty sure my next rando machine will have 26" wheels with the new 2.3's compass just came out with, then maybe ill be happy haha
Originally Posted by ThermionicScott
(Post 18180203)
My bag will bounce up a little on bumps, since there's a little flex in the fabric and plastic structure of the bag, but it's not too bad. When I'm adjusting the cable, I'll attach a heavy pair of vice grips on the end I'm adjusting, which helps pull the whole thing downward into its final position while taking the slack out of the cable. Then I give the four bracket screws a good tightening so that the bracket won't move easily in use.
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Originally Posted by Mumonkan
(Post 18180232)
this is really my only concern, i have no doubt id be able to finish on time, lol
what would you say the cost of the trip set you back (just flight and staying for the race itself, not extraneous adventures/tourism before/after) ive been on 32's for the longest time and the switch to 38 was definitely noticeable, im confident a 43 would be even better pretty sure my next rando machine will have 26" wheels with the new 2.3's compass just came out with, then maybe ill be happy haha the bounce isnt really in the mount, its just the bag itself on the bracket jostling around with junk inside. i think if i figure out something like a cord tied to the brake post to the bottom of the bag would help. either way im not worried its just one of those things thats i wish wouldnt be a thing |
ill estimate 3k and have a safety net above that for while im there, and of course the EL's :)
thanks for the info @ThermionicScott much appreciated |
Originally Posted by Mumonkan
(Post 18180351)
ill estimate 3k and have a safety net above that for while im there, and of course the EL's :)
thanks for the info @ThermionicScott much appreciated |
What caste does your gf belong to?:)
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
(Post 18182004)
What caste does your gf belong to?:)
I see what you did there. |
I don't get it...
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Originally Posted by ThermionicScott
(Post 18182228)
I don't get it...
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
(Post 18182265)
Look at the pic. The positioning of your mirror.
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http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=481484 Helping out around the house between rides, frsh noodles anyone??
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I'm Greg I have a 1975 Raleigh sports bike made in Nottingham with all the original parts. unfortunately I can't figure out how to post a pic of it.
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hi I'm Greg I can't figure out how to post a pic but I have a 1975 raleigh sports bike I'm looking to maybe sell but first I'm trying to get a value on it.
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Originally Posted by gaophs77
(Post 18238313)
I'm Greg I have a 1975 Raleigh sports bike made in Nottingham with all the original parts. unfortunately I can't figure out how to post a pic of it.
BTW, would that be a Raleigh Sports, as in 60 lbs of indestructible British steel? :) |
Just got back from a quick 15 mph 15 mile ride on my 1983 Raleigh Super Course.
https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...88043539_o.jpg This is me, on Saturday, during a trail cleanup. The Lone Star was not mine; it was an old can I picked up off the trail... and a group shot of all of us (except Yo Spiff who took the pictures). https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...19&oe=56905676 https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...df&oe=56CF4515 |
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