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On their larger framed bikes(>65cm) they add the extra tube to make it more rigid. One of the reasons I love their bikes is because they go all the way up to 71cm. Someday I may own one but the cheap side of me is content with making my own versions.
05-22-12, 12:34 PM
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Plus you get moar lugz!
I downloaded the book on my Kindle; overall it was a quick and interesting read but nothing too surprising. I don't think I will give up my clipless pedals but overall I am fairly in the GP sphere of things (Have a RB-1; BOBishly-modified Miyata Triplecross commuter type bike, etc). My diet and exercise goals also kind of jive with what he says. For people outside the C&V sphere maybe it could do some good.
I downloaded the book on my Kindle; overall it was a quick and interesting read but nothing too surprising. I don't think I will give up my clipless pedals but overall I am fairly in the GP sphere of things (Have a RB-1; BOBishly-modified Miyata Triplecross commuter type bike, etc). My diet and exercise goals also kind of jive with what he says. For people outside the C&V sphere maybe it could do some good.
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05-22-12, 12:38 PM
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UPS just delivered "Just Ride" today. Looking forward to starting it tonight... "unracing." Funny how many acquaintances I have who have already swallowed the Kool-Aid on this one. (Either that or I single-handedly crushed the HTFU right out of them. haha)
05-22-12, 01:26 PM
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I hate opinionated arse holes... does that make me one?
Anyway I hope to do my part and bump this to ten pages.
Anyway I hope to do my part and bump this to ten pages.
05-22-12, 01:28 PM
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me no... I spend $300 dollars on a bike new in 82...the about 400 to comletely retrofit it, I do ride it my work clothes once in a while (drop car off at shop, put pants in socks and go 3 miles to work) but normally put on gramiccie shorts and a tshirt
but that is not the point. the point is that while it is hard to compare Rivendell bikes to others because his design is often singular.
in this case Comparing a Roadeo with a Specialized Robaix is a pretty close comparison bike designed to go fast, long, but not pure race. (and mostly not ridden in work clothes) and with same/similar components the prices at about $3900 are comparable. So GP's bikes are not always more expensive than others.
but that is not the point. the point is that while it is hard to compare Rivendell bikes to others because his design is often singular.
in this case Comparing a Roadeo with a Specialized Robaix is a pretty close comparison bike designed to go fast, long, but not pure race. (and mostly not ridden in work clothes) and with same/similar components the prices at about $3900 are comparable. So GP's bikes are not always more expensive than others.
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...ord_deluxe.htm
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Plus you get moar lugz!
I downloaded the book on my Kindle; overall it was a quick and interesting read but nothing too surprising. I don't think I will give up my clipless pedals but overall I am fairly in the GP sphere of things (Have a RB-1; BOBishly-modified Miyata Triplecross commuter type bike, etc). My diet and exercise goals also kind of jive with what he says. For people outside the C&V sphere maybe it could do some good.
I downloaded the book on my Kindle; overall it was a quick and interesting read but nothing too surprising. I don't think I will give up my clipless pedals but overall I am fairly in the GP sphere of things (Have a RB-1; BOBishly-modified Miyata Triplecross commuter type bike, etc). My diet and exercise goals also kind of jive with what he says. For people outside the C&V sphere maybe it could do some good.
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Wait a minute, this guy isn't some surreptitious steampunk proselytizer, is he? If there's one thing I can't abide, it's steampunk.
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grant is more poncho https://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ar1.htm
knickers https://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ab2.htm
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I like the Rivendell website. Grant does love his bikes. He is fixated on touring and grocery hauling. One subject that I agree with is gearing, or more accurately, sprocket & chainwheel sizing. His position is that the average road bike is way overgeared. GP recommends a large chainwheel of no more than 46. The standard Rivendell crank is 46-36-24.
Complete article: https://www.rivbike.com/Cranks-Chainrings-s/41.htm
What say you road riders?
Complete article: https://www.rivbike.com/Cranks-Chainrings-s/41.htm
What say you road riders?
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I like the Rivendell website. Grant does love his bikes. He is fixated on touring and grocery hauling. One subject that I agree with is gearing, or more accurately, sprocket & chainwheel sizing. His position is that the average road bike is way overgeared. GP recommends a large chainwheel of no more than 46. The standard Rivendell crank is 46-36-24.
Complete article: https://www.rivbike.com/Cranks-Chainrings-s/41.htm
What say you road riders?
Complete article: https://www.rivbike.com/Cranks-Chainrings-s/41.htm
What say you road riders?
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I like the Rivendell website. Grant does love his bikes. He is fixated on touring and grocery hauling. One subject that I agree with is gearing, or more accurately, sprocket & chainwheel sizing. His position is that the average road bike is way overgeared. GP recommends a large chainwheel of no more than 46. The standard Rivendell crank is 46-36-24.
Complete article: https://www.rivbike.com/Cranks-Chainrings-s/41.htm
What say you road riders?
Complete article: https://www.rivbike.com/Cranks-Chainrings-s/41.htm
What say you road riders?
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I am sure your are a utilikilt kinda guy https://www.utilikilts.com/
Are you bitter because you're heavy into steampunk?
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My Univega has a 52-42-32 in front and 14-26 6 speed in back. Eventually I'd like to try a 12-28 8 speed. I don't want to change the front crank & chainwheels mostly due to looks. I rarely use the 32 (or is it 34?). A 46-36-24 would probably work fine for me.
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Absolutely no need to bring the utilikilt into this. no need at all. https://theoatmeal.com/blog/utilikilt
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Absolutely no need to bring the utilikilt into this. no need at all. https://theoatmeal.com/blog/utilikilt
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I have to admit Riv, has had good customer service when I have bought parts through them. Has any one read the books on the recomended list? I read throught "the epidemic" about parenting and changing the ills that modern society help propagate with our children.
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You should read the book, there's a surprise inside!!!!
We're pushing 11
Not bad, 10 pages, 4 days but still nothing compared to the introduction of the "mystery bike" sale,
...oh did I bring that up?
Marc
We're pushing 11
Not bad, 10 pages, 4 days but still nothing compared to the introduction of the "mystery bike" sale,
...oh did I bring that up?
Marc
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