Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Phil,
Use the term “new/old” bike that are restored respectfully.
That certainly sounds like a great find. This might even annoy Snarky Joe.
Please give us the follow through when you can. I want all the smut.
I love the idea of the double freewheels. I assume this bike has horizontal dropouts.
Cal
Use the term “new/old” bike that are restored respectfully.
That certainly sounds like a great find. This might even annoy Snarky Joe.
Please give us the follow through when you can. I want all the smut.
I love the idea of the double freewheels. I assume this bike has horizontal dropouts.
Cal
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Lots of shipping notices coming in. My thinking is by Friday I might have the parts to make Yo Betty a rolling bike.
I’m learning that woman’s saddles tend to be shorter and fatter than a men’s saddle. Also the center valley cutout prevents compression of the tenders.
Did 40 behind-the-head tricep presses using a 30 pound kettlebell, then another 38. More will be coming throughout the day as well as some kettlebell squats.
Took the grandson for a few laps at Blue Mountain using the jogging stroller.
Now I’m excited about reinventing the steel IBIS into a 3x1 with nice off-road gearing. This will be a very fun bike. No frills and very streamlined.
Now I will have an extra 24 inch wheel that can handle a cassette. Perhaps I’ll exploit having a spare wheel on the Ti IBIS for a tire change.
Cal
I’m learning that woman’s saddles tend to be shorter and fatter than a men’s saddle. Also the center valley cutout prevents compression of the tenders.
Did 40 behind-the-head tricep presses using a 30 pound kettlebell, then another 38. More will be coming throughout the day as well as some kettlebell squats.
Took the grandson for a few laps at Blue Mountain using the jogging stroller.
Now I’m excited about reinventing the steel IBIS into a 3x1 with nice off-road gearing. This will be a very fun bike. No frills and very streamlined.
Now I will have an extra 24 inch wheel that can handle a cassette. Perhaps I’ll exploit having a spare wheel on the Ti IBIS for a tire change.
Cal
jszokoli
Well-known
Sometime your type of thinking is brilliant, sometimes it does leave one shaking one's head. On the bike side, you are tying too hard. Don't live in the past, learn from it...
Joe
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Joe,
As usual you speak the truth. That’s why I calmly you snarky as a compliment.
Like “Maggie” I can overthink things and make simple things complicated. Guilty as charged.
I know I am a smart guy, but I also do plenty of dumb things.
Cal
As usual you speak the truth. That’s why I calmly you snarky as a compliment.
Like “Maggie” I can overthink things and make simple things complicated. Guilty as charged.
I know I am a smart guy, but I also do plenty of dumb things.
Cal
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
Cal,
It does indeed have horizontal dropouts and if I play this right, I can have three speeds on the flip-flop. Eventually, I'll probably build up a proper internal gear wheel using my 1957 AW Alloy hub. It's 40 hole though, so there is only one current production run of 650B rims which will work, which are Velocity Dyads (ugly aero rims) and Velocity Atlas (heavy 590g). The 36 hole alternatives are much greater in number and I'll be able to find something lighter and more sportier for a "faster" feeling bike. I'm getting the cart way ahead of the horse, but I'm trying to figure out how to honor the vintage while using an alloy post with a more modern clamp. I may have to go with a Campagnolo post or a Zeus copy. I can't stand the old school two nut top clamps which never completely adjust right. I'm fine with them for a pure restoration, but not for a "resto-upgrade". I'm putting myself in the position of a 47 year-old professional in the 1950s who likes club rides and wants to upgrade components to save weight but also make adjustments more precisely. The two bolt drive-you-insane micro adjust post which first came onto the scene in 1956 is worth two car payments, so no. A more modern copy of that from a UK or European manufacturer would be nice. I have the Suntour Superbe version on my Miyata which is an exact copy of the Campy Record post.
The glaring issue is how to clean the paint and not affect the decal transfers. This color frame is awesome and the decals are all intact, so I want to keep it that way, I just need to clean 7 years of grime very gently. Even Simple Green can be too vigorous. I once took some paint off an old Olympia typewriter with simple green, so I want to stay away. I may buy an electric toothbrush at CVS and use a few drops of Dawn in solution. It'll take a week, but it just might be well worth it. Repairing any rust scratches is going to be almost impossible without drawing attention to the repair itself. I'll get it when I get it. Considering that it's from the UK, to keep this remotely on-topic for RFF, I may have to find a camera from the UK like an Ensign folder.
Phil
It does indeed have horizontal dropouts and if I play this right, I can have three speeds on the flip-flop. Eventually, I'll probably build up a proper internal gear wheel using my 1957 AW Alloy hub. It's 40 hole though, so there is only one current production run of 650B rims which will work, which are Velocity Dyads (ugly aero rims) and Velocity Atlas (heavy 590g). The 36 hole alternatives are much greater in number and I'll be able to find something lighter and more sportier for a "faster" feeling bike. I'm getting the cart way ahead of the horse, but I'm trying to figure out how to honor the vintage while using an alloy post with a more modern clamp. I may have to go with a Campagnolo post or a Zeus copy. I can't stand the old school two nut top clamps which never completely adjust right. I'm fine with them for a pure restoration, but not for a "resto-upgrade". I'm putting myself in the position of a 47 year-old professional in the 1950s who likes club rides and wants to upgrade components to save weight but also make adjustments more precisely. The two bolt drive-you-insane micro adjust post which first came onto the scene in 1956 is worth two car payments, so no. A more modern copy of that from a UK or European manufacturer would be nice. I have the Suntour Superbe version on my Miyata which is an exact copy of the Campy Record post.
The glaring issue is how to clean the paint and not affect the decal transfers. This color frame is awesome and the decals are all intact, so I want to keep it that way, I just need to clean 7 years of grime very gently. Even Simple Green can be too vigorous. I once took some paint off an old Olympia typewriter with simple green, so I want to stay away. I may buy an electric toothbrush at CVS and use a few drops of Dawn in solution. It'll take a week, but it just might be well worth it. Repairing any rust scratches is going to be almost impossible without drawing attention to the repair itself. I'll get it when I get it. Considering that it's from the UK, to keep this remotely on-topic for RFF, I may have to find a camera from the UK like an Ensign folder.
Phil
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Phil,
I would avoid using an electric toothbrush. Too aggressive IMHO.
Just try water, the universal solvent. Work one area at a time. This is like art conservation and will take mucho time.
Cal
I would avoid using an electric toothbrush. Too aggressive IMHO.
Just try water, the universal solvent. Work one area at a time. This is like art conservation and will take mucho time.
Cal
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
I somehow fitted a Schwable 2.35 wide 24 inch tire on the steel IBIS. Very careful mounting was required because there is barely enough clearance. Trying to avoid having to shave knobs. This tire is considerably lighter than the Arrow Racing Kevlar beaded tire I had mounted.
I also decided to change out the front tire to a matching Rocket Ron. The Hans Damph I had mounted was mucho heavy.
So I’m just playing around.
Cal
Post Script: By just changing the tires weight dropped from 25 pounds to 23 1/3 pounds. Tires are still a fat 2.35 width.
I also decided to change out the front tire to a matching Rocket Ron. The Hans Damph I had mounted was mucho heavy.
So I’m just playing around.
Cal
Post Script: By just changing the tires weight dropped from 25 pounds to 23 1/3 pounds. Tires are still a fat 2.35 width.
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Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Phil’s new/old bike at 70 years old is as old as “Maggie.” Her hip replacement is more than 15 years old and it seems to so far still to be in good shape. Her “good” hip is showing some signs of arthritis and joint wear. On top of that is some reported wear and tare on some cartilage in her lower back.
For some reason I remain free of ailments or deterioration. No meds or drugs, no chronic disease except for my Cold Aglutinin Disease (CAD) which remains asymptomatic other than a tendency towards a mild anemia.
I never let myself go too far as far as weight gain, and I seriously avoid sugars and processed foods. I think being a non-drinker also promotes good health. Anyways I am looking at and examining the likely outcomes where mobility in Maggie might get impaired.
I don’t think her getting emotional and upset over trivial things is good. To me just a waste of time. As a Social Worker she has this propensity to take care of others rather than herself. I wish she would mind her own business.
Cal
For some reason I remain free of ailments or deterioration. No meds or drugs, no chronic disease except for my Cold Aglutinin Disease (CAD) which remains asymptomatic other than a tendency towards a mild anemia.
I never let myself go too far as far as weight gain, and I seriously avoid sugars and processed foods. I think being a non-drinker also promotes good health. Anyways I am looking at and examining the likely outcomes where mobility in Maggie might get impaired.
I don’t think her getting emotional and upset over trivial things is good. To me just a waste of time. As a Social Worker she has this propensity to take care of others rather than herself. I wish she would mind her own business.
Cal
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
"Place the oxygen mask over your face before assisting others near you."
I take problems through the lens of the Apollo 13. I love the movie with Tom Hanks. Anyway, Lovell is speaking to the other crewmembers who are arguing:
"Look we're not doing this, gentlemen. We are not gonna do this. We're not gonna go bouncing off the walls for ten minutes because we'll just end up right back here with the same problems!"
I find that certain context has a great calming effect on me.
Phil
I take problems through the lens of the Apollo 13. I love the movie with Tom Hanks. Anyway, Lovell is speaking to the other crewmembers who are arguing:
"Look we're not doing this, gentlemen. We are not gonna do this. We're not gonna go bouncing off the walls for ten minutes because we'll just end up right back here with the same problems!"
I find that certain context has a great calming effect on me.
Phil
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
IMHO much stress is self created, and stress is a killer.
I’m pretty confident that I should live a long time. I know how to relax because of biking and my friend Mike’s support who saved my life by teaching me how to relax. This was a skill I never experienced before. I had to learn how to relax or it would of been a death spiral for me.
I’m trying to replicate what my friend Mike did for me. “Maggie” does not really take care of herself: I kinda take care of her perhaps too much. Kinda funny how on social media they think of her as Wonder Woman, but not really. She is kind of a hot mess and a disaster.
I’m pretty proud of Grumman. The LEM that Grumman built and the engineers and scientists at Grumman were instrumental in that rescue. Grumman sent a bill to Rockwell for the towing.
Apollo 13 was a certain defining high point in American history.
Another unknown fact is that the Space Shuttle design is a Grumman design. Rockwell won the contract to build it, but the concept and design was Grumman’s.
Although I was not in the military, I helped win the Cold War.
Cal
I’m pretty confident that I should live a long time. I know how to relax because of biking and my friend Mike’s support who saved my life by teaching me how to relax. This was a skill I never experienced before. I had to learn how to relax or it would of been a death spiral for me.
I’m trying to replicate what my friend Mike did for me. “Maggie” does not really take care of herself: I kinda take care of her perhaps too much. Kinda funny how on social media they think of her as Wonder Woman, but not really. She is kind of a hot mess and a disaster.
I’m pretty proud of Grumman. The LEM that Grumman built and the engineers and scientists at Grumman were instrumental in that rescue. Grumman sent a bill to Rockwell for the towing.
Apollo 13 was a certain defining high point in American history.
Another unknown fact is that the Space Shuttle design is a Grumman design. Rockwell won the contract to build it, but the concept and design was Grumman’s.
Although I was not in the military, I helped win the Cold War.
Cal
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
In a real emergency it takes a cool head for sure. Studies indicate that in WWII that 3/4’ers of U.S. soldiers on their first day of combat were unable to fire their weapons.
Cal
Cal
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Devil Christian enlightened about the more European mindset, where quality of life is most valued over material consumerism.
I am grateful for his influence. Very helpful in building out a nice retirement.
Different values…
Cal
I am grateful for his influence. Very helpful in building out a nice retirement.
Different values…
Cal
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
The most critical delivery, bearing headset, is expected Saturday when all the other orders are expected Wednesday and Thursday. This is bad timing because I have to visit my local bike shop to have the headset installed because it requires tools I do not own.
This tracker before lags, and last time I ordered from this vendor my stuff arrived as a surprise days earlier. My hope is that it happens this way again.
I am doing some social engineering here and trying to make an anxious person learn how to relax. The vehicle is biking and fitness.
Cal
This tracker before lags, and last time I ordered from this vendor my stuff arrived as a surprise days earlier. My hope is that it happens this way again.
I am doing some social engineering here and trying to make an anxious person learn how to relax. The vehicle is biking and fitness.
Cal
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
Cal, if the ability to relax hasn’t happened by now, it may not (probably won’t) happen at all.
A few weeks ago, one of my colleagues at work asked me about a resident on his caseload who makes art and is involved in creative processes, then destroys it all and throws it away. My colleague asked, “what does that mean from the perspective of an art therapist?” To which I replied, “I’m sorry to say but art therapists don’t divine specific diagnostic meaning from a person’s creative processes. We don’t analyze the art itself; I can’t tell what it means but I can tell a person’s affect, if they are pressured or relaxed, by looking at line quality, other than that I can’t say.”
Then I told him, “why don't you try making some similar art of your own then recreating your resident’s destruction of it. While doing that, intentionally make notes of every single feeling that comes up for you, then try to walk back towards the root cause; put yourself in your client’s shoes.”
I’m mentioning this because you can’t take a person who is inherently nervous, for whatever reason, then cause them to internally create the physiological side of the fight or flee reaction. Exercise only works for some, but for others it causes the same very ancient brain reactions that humans get when being chased by predators: run away. Put yourself in the shoes of a very green cyclist who is inherently keyed in to worry and intentionally identify every single thing which can go wrong in every cycling situation, as you ride one day.
If Lyn doesn’t have the muscle memory comfort of cycling that you do, you are always going to notice something off; this may partially be due to the physiological stress brought on by exercise which is the same as fleeing danger; only the conscious, logical part of the brain knows this, but that part of the brain doesn’t control instinct and anxiety, if it did, we wouldn’t have therapists.
I can ride better than I can walk or run, therefore I’m comfortable on two wheels more so than in a pair of shoes on tarmac. That ability to breathe and fully exist within the activity of cycling allows me to not have to worry as much about the potential dangers associated with the activity, I simply react appropriately when confronted with any situation. Leas experienced riders need to reconcile their ancient lizard brains and instincts associated with elevated pulse, elevated body temperature, fast movements; they also need to simultaneously pay attention to all the hazards in the sphere around them; manage vectors of intercept for safety; predict the movements of others. All these extra things create extra stress in a person who is not conditioned by years of muscle memory practice and surviving a few injuries. All the studies that show that exercise reduces stress are done within a controlled environment, with an inappropriate sample of individuals. Even those that use real-world exercise outside, in an uncontrolled environment aren’t taking voluntary participants who wouldn’t otherwise be amenable to exercise.
In a nutshell, I’m saying go easy and be patient to the tune of years, if not a decade, for cycling to have an effect on stress. When that first mild crash happens, don't be surprised if she doesn’t get back on the bike for a year or more or at all.
A friend of mine was an upcoming track racer with a very good racing portfolio. She had a wreck, broke her leg, and simply quit cycling for an undetermined amount of time, it’s been over a year so far. Her partner is awesome in that he supports her decision but doesn’t even mention to her that she could get back on the bike, thats her choice alone with no pressure.
Go easy and good luck.
Phil
A few weeks ago, one of my colleagues at work asked me about a resident on his caseload who makes art and is involved in creative processes, then destroys it all and throws it away. My colleague asked, “what does that mean from the perspective of an art therapist?” To which I replied, “I’m sorry to say but art therapists don’t divine specific diagnostic meaning from a person’s creative processes. We don’t analyze the art itself; I can’t tell what it means but I can tell a person’s affect, if they are pressured or relaxed, by looking at line quality, other than that I can’t say.”
Then I told him, “why don't you try making some similar art of your own then recreating your resident’s destruction of it. While doing that, intentionally make notes of every single feeling that comes up for you, then try to walk back towards the root cause; put yourself in your client’s shoes.”
I’m mentioning this because you can’t take a person who is inherently nervous, for whatever reason, then cause them to internally create the physiological side of the fight or flee reaction. Exercise only works for some, but for others it causes the same very ancient brain reactions that humans get when being chased by predators: run away. Put yourself in the shoes of a very green cyclist who is inherently keyed in to worry and intentionally identify every single thing which can go wrong in every cycling situation, as you ride one day.
If Lyn doesn’t have the muscle memory comfort of cycling that you do, you are always going to notice something off; this may partially be due to the physiological stress brought on by exercise which is the same as fleeing danger; only the conscious, logical part of the brain knows this, but that part of the brain doesn’t control instinct and anxiety, if it did, we wouldn’t have therapists.
I can ride better than I can walk or run, therefore I’m comfortable on two wheels more so than in a pair of shoes on tarmac. That ability to breathe and fully exist within the activity of cycling allows me to not have to worry as much about the potential dangers associated with the activity, I simply react appropriately when confronted with any situation. Leas experienced riders need to reconcile their ancient lizard brains and instincts associated with elevated pulse, elevated body temperature, fast movements; they also need to simultaneously pay attention to all the hazards in the sphere around them; manage vectors of intercept for safety; predict the movements of others. All these extra things create extra stress in a person who is not conditioned by years of muscle memory practice and surviving a few injuries. All the studies that show that exercise reduces stress are done within a controlled environment, with an inappropriate sample of individuals. Even those that use real-world exercise outside, in an uncontrolled environment aren’t taking voluntary participants who wouldn’t otherwise be amenable to exercise.
In a nutshell, I’m saying go easy and be patient to the tune of years, if not a decade, for cycling to have an effect on stress. When that first mild crash happens, don't be surprised if she doesn’t get back on the bike for a year or more or at all.
A friend of mine was an upcoming track racer with a very good racing portfolio. She had a wreck, broke her leg, and simply quit cycling for an undetermined amount of time, it’s been over a year so far. Her partner is awesome in that he supports her decision but doesn’t even mention to her that she could get back on the bike, thats her choice alone with no pressure.
Go easy and good luck.
Phil
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Phil,
Thanks for the great insights and making me consider and think about what I am trying.attempting to do.
I realize that riding a bike is fraught with risks and making rapid decisions. Not so different than driving. Know that “Maggie” does not drive because she is so anxious and would be a hazard.
This Empire State Trailway is about a controlled safe place to do my experiment. The danger from cars is almost totally mitigated.
You should know that about two weeks ago Maggie pancaked on her bike when another approaching rider encroached on her line, and she hit some gravel on the shoulder and laid down the bike.
Bruised knees, bruised chest, and bleeding from the chin. Had to ride 6 miles to the car after administrating first aid. Had alcohol preps on hand as well as a first aid kit in my fanny pack.
After we got home and unloaded the bikes we went to urgent care. The impact was deemed no MRI for brain bleeding was required, but we wanted to be sure. A full evaluation happened anyways to be safe. Evidently people over 60 are more susceptible to brain injury and brain bleeding. The chin cut required no stitches and not even a butterfly.
I was right behind her when she crashed.
Then there was a follow through a week later with her PCP because the bruising remained sore.
Anyways the level of going slow riding behind her and being patient is profound. No Alpha Male behavior on my part. I have yelled at her to go slow and repeated many times that a base has to be built, and that speed and strength will come organically later.
My goal was just to pump some blood as far as level of effort, and get/accumulate time in the saddle.
Anyways women tend to not listen to men.
The good thing is that she wants to get back on the bike badly, is really excited about the Yo Betty, and got the okay to ride again, but we have childcare for another week.
So the crash you mentioned already happened, and she loves biking.
You are correct though that the innate talent to process your surroundings in real time is like being a quarterback in a football game. Lots of information has to be processed, and there is no time to think or analize. Not everyone can do it well.
Cal
Thanks for the great insights and making me consider and think about what I am trying.attempting to do.
I realize that riding a bike is fraught with risks and making rapid decisions. Not so different than driving. Know that “Maggie” does not drive because she is so anxious and would be a hazard.
This Empire State Trailway is about a controlled safe place to do my experiment. The danger from cars is almost totally mitigated.
You should know that about two weeks ago Maggie pancaked on her bike when another approaching rider encroached on her line, and she hit some gravel on the shoulder and laid down the bike.
Bruised knees, bruised chest, and bleeding from the chin. Had to ride 6 miles to the car after administrating first aid. Had alcohol preps on hand as well as a first aid kit in my fanny pack.
After we got home and unloaded the bikes we went to urgent care. The impact was deemed no MRI for brain bleeding was required, but we wanted to be sure. A full evaluation happened anyways to be safe. Evidently people over 60 are more susceptible to brain injury and brain bleeding. The chin cut required no stitches and not even a butterfly.
I was right behind her when she crashed.
Then there was a follow through a week later with her PCP because the bruising remained sore.
Anyways the level of going slow riding behind her and being patient is profound. No Alpha Male behavior on my part. I have yelled at her to go slow and repeated many times that a base has to be built, and that speed and strength will come organically later.
My goal was just to pump some blood as far as level of effort, and get/accumulate time in the saddle.
Anyways women tend to not listen to men.
The good thing is that she wants to get back on the bike badly, is really excited about the Yo Betty, and got the okay to ride again, but we have childcare for another week.
So the crash you mentioned already happened, and she loves biking.
You are correct though that the innate talent to process your surroundings in real time is like being a quarterback in a football game. Lots of information has to be processed, and there is no time to think or analize. Not everyone can do it well.
Cal
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Certainly there is a certain Zen to bike riding. When I ride I feel free, it is me and physics in real time, in a ways there is no thinking and riding is just a state of being.
In another extent there is a bond between man and machine where the bike is just an extension of your body as if a man had wings.
I did something remarkable yesterday by fitting a 2.35 wide rear tire on my steel IBIS. The Rocket Ron happens to be a race tire that is light in weight and also has a very low rolling resistance. This tire transformed the bike and made it into a better bike. Wider tires offer more traction and also more cushion.
At 23 1/3 pounds it is not so porky, and I could easily lighten it to a sub 23 pounds with light weight pedals and a Ti bottom bracket, but it is light enough as is to be a great bike that is fun to ride.
I transplanted the Cat Eye bike computer to the Yo Betty just to have some progress. Tomorrow a few deliveries are expected, so I will add parts to the bike. Perhaps I can put the bar and stem I borrowed for mock up back onto the Ti IBIS to make that a complete bike again.
The Yo Betty is looking mighty evil. Easily an under 20 pound bike. With a Ti bottom bracket, a lighter saddle than the boat anchor gel saddle, and lighter pedals Betty could be a sub 19 pound bike.
Cal
In another extent there is a bond between man and machine where the bike is just an extension of your body as if a man had wings.
I did something remarkable yesterday by fitting a 2.35 wide rear tire on my steel IBIS. The Rocket Ron happens to be a race tire that is light in weight and also has a very low rolling resistance. This tire transformed the bike and made it into a better bike. Wider tires offer more traction and also more cushion.
At 23 1/3 pounds it is not so porky, and I could easily lighten it to a sub 23 pounds with light weight pedals and a Ti bottom bracket, but it is light enough as is to be a great bike that is fun to ride.
I transplanted the Cat Eye bike computer to the Yo Betty just to have some progress. Tomorrow a few deliveries are expected, so I will add parts to the bike. Perhaps I can put the bar and stem I borrowed for mock up back onto the Ti IBIS to make that a complete bike again.
The Yo Betty is looking mighty evil. Easily an under 20 pound bike. With a Ti bottom bracket, a lighter saddle than the boat anchor gel saddle, and lighter pedals Betty could be a sub 19 pound bike.
Cal
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
BTW I’m as excited about the Yo Betty as “Maggie.”
Definately a very cool bike.
I’m using Rene Herse Natches Pass tires that are 26x1.8 (46mm wide). These tires have only a 25.5 inch diameter so like Phil said in an earlier post that smaller wheel sizes make the steering more lively. These tires are a small step in that direction. I hope this does not get compounded too badly with the UBER short wheelbase of 39.2 inches.
On the old/new 1990 IBIS Avion SS I have a Rene Herse Elk Pass tire that is 26x1.25. This skinny tire for a mountain bike has a diameter of only 25 inches. Of course this lowers the gearing, but it definitely speeds up the steering and makes the bike more ”lively.”
What a fun bike, and so very fast with the light wheels.
Cal
Definately a very cool bike.
I’m using Rene Herse Natches Pass tires that are 26x1.8 (46mm wide). These tires have only a 25.5 inch diameter so like Phil said in an earlier post that smaller wheel sizes make the steering more lively. These tires are a small step in that direction. I hope this does not get compounded too badly with the UBER short wheelbase of 39.2 inches.
On the old/new 1990 IBIS Avion SS I have a Rene Herse Elk Pass tire that is 26x1.25. This skinny tire for a mountain bike has a diameter of only 25 inches. Of course this lowers the gearing, but it definitely speeds up the steering and makes the bike more ”lively.”
What a fun bike, and so very fast with the light wheels.
Cal
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Today it seems like all the bike parts for Yo Betty are aligned to be delivered today: not Thursday; or Saturday as earlier tracking notices suggested.
The Schwable 2.3 wide 24 inch tire that transformed the steel IBIS is on sale at Schwable USA, so it would be a good time to load up the truck and buy 2-3 spares. These tires are made for tubes and are not tubeless ready which in my case works for me and in fact is ideal.
Another stroke of luck by living in a world of possibilities.
Cal
The Schwable 2.3 wide 24 inch tire that transformed the steel IBIS is on sale at Schwable USA, so it would be a good time to load up the truck and buy 2-3 spares. These tires are made for tubes and are not tubeless ready which in my case works for me and in fact is ideal.
Another stroke of luck by living in a world of possibilities.
Cal
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
The important Chris King 1 1/8 inch headset arrived today with the Paul Component MotoLite brakes. These are his versions of a V-brake and a V-brake would be period correct for a 1997 Fat Chance.
I went to my local bike shop and AJ pressed in the headset for me: no charge, but he wants to see the bike again when assembled so he can ride it.
I asked AJ if he ever saw a Yo Betty “in the wild” and he said this was his first one.
Separately my Jenson order was delivered that included brake cables, shifter cables, headset spacers and a carbon fiber FatBar handlebar with a 1 1/2 inch rise.
What is outstanding is a pair of Paul Components Love Levers that are long pull and an Uber short 70mm Paul Components BoxCar stem with a 15 degree rise. These are expected tomorrow.
I should be able to get a built bike almost all together tonight.
Already it looks savage…
Cal
I went to my local bike shop and AJ pressed in the headset for me: no charge, but he wants to see the bike again when assembled so he can ride it.
I asked AJ if he ever saw a Yo Betty “in the wild” and he said this was his first one.
Separately my Jenson order was delivered that included brake cables, shifter cables, headset spacers and a carbon fiber FatBar handlebar with a 1 1/2 inch rise.
What is outstanding is a pair of Paul Components Love Levers that are long pull and an Uber short 70mm Paul Components BoxCar stem with a 15 degree rise. These are expected tomorrow.
I should be able to get a built bike almost all together tonight.
Already it looks savage…
Cal
