Riv Rally East and SimpleOne

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Allingham II, Thomas J

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Apr 24, 2012, 12:41:30 PM4/24/12
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After the entirely justified derision I received over bar height/rotation/saddle tilt issues after posting some interim pics of my SimpleOne a few weeks back, I thought I'd post a couple of the final build, completed the night before Riv Rally East, which I hope will be more soothing to the group:
 
 
 
As Steve Palincsar rightly pointed out at dinner Friday night before our Saturday departure, however, it may not be the best idea to finish a build the night before a 65 or 70 mile trail ride.  His advice proved accurate when, around lunch time Saturday, the bike's rider complained of a wobbly pedal, and when I checked it, the left crank arm came off in my hand.  And the crank bolt was missing!  But the gods were smiling -- we walked up the trail and found the bolt about 150 yards away, and a passing Boy Scout Troop leader was carrying a crank bolt wrench -- that's being prepared, for sure.  Even heedless knuckleheads (that's me!) catch a break now and again!
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Montclair BobbyB

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Apr 24, 2012, 1:33:58 PM4/24/12
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Tom:

I have to point out, nice bar height, and perfect tilt on that
saddle!! Riding it provided the real proof... it's extremely
comfortable.
And considering you were prepping 3 bikes for this ride, I'd say your
mechanical reliability index still remains high, despite your "quick-
release" crankset...

BB

On Apr 24, 12:41 pm, "Allingham II, Thomas J"
<Thomas.Alling...@skadden.com> wrote:
> After the entirely justified derision I received over bar height/rotation/saddle tilt issues after posting some interim pics of my SimpleOne a few weeks back, I thought I'd post a couple of the final build, completed the night before Riv Rally East, which I hope will be more soothing to the group:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/6960316848/sizes/l/in/set-7...

James Warren

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Apr 24, 2012, 6:21:55 PM4/24/12
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Thomas,
I love that Simpleone.

I hope Rivendell uses the "slimey" green color again on a bike.

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From: "Allingham II, Thomas J"
Sent: Apr 24, 2012 9:41 AM
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Subject: [RBW] Riv Rally East and SimpleOne

After the entirely justified derision I received over bar height/rotation/saddle tilt issues after posting some interim pics of my SimpleOne a few weeks back, I thought I'd post a couple of the final build, completed the night before Riv Rally East, which I hope will be more soothing to the group:
 
 
 
As Steve Palincsar rightly pointed out at dinner Friday night before our Saturday departure, however, it may not be the best idea to finish a build the night before a 65 or 70 mile trail ride.  His advice proved accurate when, around lunch time Saturday, the bike's rider complained of a wobbly pedal, and when I checked it, the left crank arm came off in my hand.  And the crank bolt was missing!  But the gods were smiling -- we walked up the trail and found the bolt about 150 yards away, and a passing Boy Scout Troop leader was carrying a crank bolt wrench -- that's being prepared, for sure.  Even heedless knuckleheads (that's me!) catch a break now and again!
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Joe Bernard

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Apr 24, 2012, 10:09:19 PM4/24/12
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What is protecting the toptube?
 
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.

Allingham II, Thomas J

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Apr 25, 2012, 11:36:51 AM4/25/12
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Ridiculously expensive, but I love them -- indestructible, don't move unless and until you want them to, install in seconds and infinitely adjustable in seconds, and the spring design leaves a little gap that the rear brake cable can go through.  Great product.  Kind of ugly, though, and definitely not DIY.
 
 
I also used one on the downtube to protect a rebuilt MB-2 from damage from an over-rotated Paul Flatbed.  Can't find a pic.


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Joe Bernard

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Apr 25, 2012, 1:41:29 PM4/25/12
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Thanks, I've seen these around recently, and think they're an elegant solution to an aggravating issue.

On Wednesday, April 25, 2012 8:36:51 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote:
 
Ridiculously expensive, but I love them -- indestructible, don't move unless and until you want them to, install in seconds and infinitely adjustable in seconds, and the spring design leaves a little gap that the rear brake cable can go through.  Great product.  Kind of ugly, though, and definitely not DIY.
 
 
I also used one on the downtube to protect a rebuilt MB-2 from damage from an over-rotated Paul Flatbed.  Can't find a pic.


Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 10:09 PM

Subject: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East and SimpleOne
What is protecting the toptube?
 
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.

On Tuesday, April 24, 2012 9:41:30 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote:
After the entirely justified derision I received over bar height/rotation/saddle tilt issues after posting some interim pics of my SimpleOne a few weeks back, I thought I'd post a couple of the final build, completed the night before Riv Rally East, which I hope will be more soothing to the group:
 
 
 
As Steve Palincsar rightly pointed out at dinner Friday night before our Saturday departure, however, it may not be the best idea to finish a build the night before a 65 or 70 mile trail ride.  His advice proved accurate when, around lunch time Saturday, the bike's rider complained of a wobbly pedal, and when I checked it, the left crank arm came off in my hand.  And the crank bolt was missing!  But the gods were smiling -- we walked up the trail and found the bolt about 150 yards away, and a passing Boy Scout Troop leader was carrying a crank bolt wrench -- that's being prepared, for sure.  Even heedless knuckleheads (that's me!) catch a break now and again!
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Allingham II, Thomas J

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Apr 25, 2012, 1:43:02 PM4/25/12
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Like I said, pretty unattractive and spendy, but they work PERFECTLY


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