My new ride! :)
08-15-08 | 10:58 AM
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My new ride! :)
Well, I decided to forego the hunched over racer look and go with something a bit more comfortable for my general riding and commute. It's not outifitted for commuting yet, I just got it delivered yesterday.
The bigger tires (35mm) rides SMOOTH! I recommend them to anyone. So, here is my Rivendell Bleriot.
Chris
The bigger tires (35mm) rides SMOOTH! I recommend them to anyone. So, here is my Rivendell Bleriot.
Chris
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08-15-08 | 11:07 AM
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From: Highland Park, NJ, USA
Bikes: "Hildy", a Novara Randonee touring bike; a 16-speed Bike Friday Tikit; and a Specialized Stumpjumper frame-based built-up MTB, now serving as the kid-carrier, grocery-getter.
That bike is absolutely beautiful.
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08-15-08 | 11:27 AM
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Thanks all I haven't had a chance to go on a ride other than around the block yet (had to bring CPR dummies back to work today). I love how smooth the tires ride though, at least around the block. I'm moving from a Giant TCX cyclocross bike to the Riv. The Riv weighs in at 27 lbs vs. 24 with the Giant, I was really worried about that when I went with the Riv. After riding around the neighborhood last night, I didn't notice any appreciable difference while moving. We'll see when I get to the 2 mile hill on the way home from work, BUT I also have lower gears on the Riv (compact double on the TCX).
Chris
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08-15-08 | 11:38 AM
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I want to see a bundle of CPR dummies tied across a rear rack on that riv
08-15-08 | 12:17 PM
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From: The Netherlands - flat and windy that is.
Bikes: Specialized Roubaix Comp, Specialized Rockhopper Expert, Specialized Sirrus Comp
Nice Bike! - umm, are the levers for changin' gears on the end of the drops comfortable to work with while riding?
08-15-08 | 12:28 PM
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Chris
(wondering if I can drive in the HOV lanes with CPR dummies....
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08-15-08 | 12:32 PM
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Only if you have a tandem.
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- Artistic Differences - 8-track EP Dreams of Bile and Blood.
08-15-08 | 12:38 PM
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Bar-end shifters are great. Never had them until my Atlantis, but I love them now. Especially if you run in friction mode, which I highly recommend. They keep you from over shifting and I NEVER EVER have to make derailleur adjustments.
08-15-08 | 12:41 PM
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I have my rear indexed and front friction. I did shift too far into the granny gear last night and drop the chain! 
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08-15-08 | 12:49 PM
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My Atlantis showed up that way and after falling in love with the front being friction, i switched the rear to friction and never went back. If your chain is going too far you need to adjust your derailleur limiter screws.
08-15-08 | 02:05 PM
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08-15-08 | 02:37 PM
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FYI- the ones that various places have in stock are the last ones going to be made.....if you really want a Bleriot, you need to ast least buy the frame/fork now ($750 or less).
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