| |
Main
Date: 23 Oct 2006 11:35:58
From: Paul Hobson
Subject: My Raleigh One-Way is in
|
I love it. It's heavy, has fat tires...it's great ;) It's the first
bike that really fits me. But its high points aren't what's
interesting. Here are its flaws:
*The chain came cut too short (Raleigh's fault, according the LBS who
fixed the problem no questions asked). It was so short that I could get
the wheel out of the fork ends.
*It's fixed gearing comes as 42x15, which gives you 6.1 m development
out of the box. I think that's a bit steep with such a heavy and
relaxed position bike. I'll drop it down to 42x16 (5.7 m) soon as I get
the chance.
*This might be my fault, maybe the LBS, but the brakes were eating up my
rims at first. Grinding down + adjusting the pads, cleaning the rims,
then a good braking session in the rain has everything going swimmingly now.
*Seat post adjustment is a bit coarse. No biggie though.
I've put my Specialized Alias saddle on it and my Egg Beaters so far.
It really is a great bike. Atlanta's been having ridiculous amounts of
rain, so the bike's really come in handy. I love my other, more
aggressive bike, but the One-Way is more comfortable at lower speeds, so
it's great in the mornings when I'm tired or whenever I ride with the
lady friend. I highly recommend it.
\\paul
--
Paul M. Hobson
Georgia Institute of Technology
.:change the f to ph to reply:.
|
|
| |
Date: 24 Oct 2006 08:09:24
From: Ken C. M.
Subject: Re: My Raleigh One-Way is in
|
Paul Hobson wrote:
> I love it. It's heavy, has fat tires...it's great ;) It's the first
> bike that really fits me. But its high points aren't what's
> interesting. Here are its flaws:
>
> *The chain came cut too short (Raleigh's fault, according the LBS who
> fixed the problem no questions asked). It was so short that I could get
> the wheel out of the fork ends.
>
> *It's fixed gearing comes as 42x15, which gives you 6.1 m development
> out of the box. I think that's a bit steep with such a heavy and
> relaxed position bike. I'll drop it down to 42x16 (5.7 m) soon as I get
> the chance.
>
> *This might be my fault, maybe the LBS, but the brakes were eating up my
> rims at first. Grinding down + adjusting the pads, cleaning the rims,
> then a good braking session in the rain has everything going swimmingly
> now.
>
> *Seat post adjustment is a bit coarse. No biggie though.
>
> I've put my Specialized Alias saddle on it and my Egg Beaters so far. It
> really is a great bike. Atlanta's been having ridiculous amounts of
> rain, so the bike's really come in handy. I love my other, more
> aggressive bike, but the One-Way is more comfortable at lower speeds, so
> it's great in the mornings when I'm tired or whenever I ride with the
> lady friend. I highly recommend it.
> \\paul
Well enjoy the Raleigh! They do make a good bike. My c200 is a truck of
a bike. It's heavy (and feels like it) but the way they set it up it is
TOUGH. It has about 4,500 miles on it and the only repair I had to make
was to two broken spokes.
And about fit, yeah it's nice to have a bike that fits you properly. My
hybrid was the first new bike I bought to fit ME. And it's nice that it
does fit. I had to make some adjustments but other than that it's good.
Now my new road bike fits me well too. I haven't had a chance to ride it
much yet, just around the block. But I am probably going to go and check
out a another trail I haven't ridden yet this Thursday.
Enjoy the ride!!
Ken
--
The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets
old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without
shocking the entire community. ~Ann Strong
|
| |
Date: 23 Oct 2006 13:01:23
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: My Raleigh One-Way is in
|
So, you like this machine mainly because it is fixed gear, right? Better
for exercise, right?
Paul Hobson wrote:
:: I love it. It's heavy, has fat tires...it's great ;) It's the first
:: bike that really fits me. But its high points aren't what's
:: interesting. Here are its flaws:
::
:: *The chain came cut too short (Raleigh's fault, according the LBS who
:: fixed the problem no questions asked). It was so short that I could
:: get the wheel out of the fork ends.
::
:: *It's fixed gearing comes as 42x15, which gives you 6.1 m development
:: out of the box. I think that's a bit steep with such a heavy and
:: relaxed position bike. I'll drop it down to 42x16 (5.7 m) soon as I
:: get the chance.
::
:: *This might be my fault, maybe the LBS, but the brakes were eating
:: up my rims at first. Grinding down + adjusting the pads, cleaning
:: the rims,
:: then a good braking session in the rain has everything going
:: swimmingly now.
::
:: *Seat post adjustment is a bit coarse. No biggie though.
::
:: I've put my Specialized Alias saddle on it and my Egg Beaters so far.
:: It really is a great bike. Atlanta's been having ridiculous amounts
:: of rain, so the bike's really come in handy. I love my other, more
:: aggressive bike, but the One-Way is more comfortable at lower
:: speeds, so it's great in the mornings when I'm tired or whenever I
:: ride with the
:: lady friend. I highly recommend it.
:: \\paul
:: --
:: Paul M. Hobson
:: Georgia Institute of Technology
:: .:change the f to ph to reply:.
|
| | |
Date: 23 Oct 2006 13:35:25
From: Paul Hobson
Subject: Re: My Raleigh One-Way is in
|
> Paul Hobson wrote:
> :: I love it. It's heavy, has fat tires...it's great ;) It's the first
> :: bike that really fits me. But its high points aren't what's
> :: interesting. Here are its flaws:
> ::
> :: *The chain came cut too short (Raleigh's fault, according the LBS who
> :: fixed the problem no questions asked). It was so short that I could
> :: get the wheel out of the fork ends.
> ::
> :: *It's fixed gearing comes as 42x15, which gives you 6.1 m development
> :: out of the box. I think that's a bit steep with such a heavy and
> :: relaxed position bike. I'll drop it down to 42x16 (5.7 m) soon as I
> :: get the chance.
> ::
> :: *This might be my fault, maybe the LBS, but the brakes were eating
> :: up my rims at first. Grinding down + adjusting the pads, cleaning
> :: the rims,
> :: then a good braking session in the rain has everything going
> :: swimmingly now.
> ::
> :: *Seat post adjustment is a bit coarse. No biggie though.
> ::
> :: I've put my Specialized Alias saddle on it and my Egg Beaters so far.
> :: It really is a great bike. Atlanta's been having ridiculous amounts
> :: of rain, so the bike's really come in handy. I love my other, more
> :: aggressive bike, but the One-Way is more comfortable at lower
> :: speeds, so it's great in the mornings when I'm tired or whenever I
> :: ride with the
> :: lady friend. I highly recommend it.
> :: \\paul
Roger Zoul wrote:
> So, you like this machine mainly because it is fixed gear, right?
> Better
> for exercise, right?
>
Well, the single speed drive train is appropriate for my riding style
and the terrain that I'm commuting on. In addition to that, the SS
drive train plus the SKS fenders that come stock make this bike a cinch
to clean up after the rain. I mainly commute on the fixie side b/c I
find climbing easier on it, plus I rely much less on my brakes, so
there's less grit griding on my rims in wet conditions.
Since it's got a freewheel on the flop side of the flip-flop hub, that's
what I use when I'm riding with the ladyfriend.
Also, this is the most comfortable bike I've ever been on, both in terms
of frame geometry and cushy tires. The frame's made of pretty burly
steel (Reynolds 520 with a Cro-mo fork), so I've fairly long-terms plans
for this bike (e.g., Nexus hub in case I move to much hillier terrain
after school).
\\paul
--
Paul M. Hobson
Georgia Institute of Technology
.:change the f to ph to reply:.
|
| | | |
Date: 23 Oct 2006 13:54:52
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: My Raleigh One-Way is in
|
Paul Hobson wrote:
::: Paul Hobson wrote:
::::: I love it. It's heavy, has fat tires...it's great ;) It's the
::::: first bike that really fits me. But its high points aren't what's
::::: interesting. Here are its flaws:
:::::
::::: *The chain came cut too short (Raleigh's fault, according the LBS
::::: who fixed the problem no questions asked). It was so short that
::::: I could get the wheel out of the fork ends.
:::::
::::: *It's fixed gearing comes as 42x15, which gives you 6.1 m
::::: development out of the box. I think that's a bit steep with such
::::: a heavy and relaxed position bike. I'll drop it down to 42x16
::::: (5.7 m) soon as I get the chance.
:::::
::::: *This might be my fault, maybe the LBS, but the brakes were eating
::::: up my rims at first. Grinding down + adjusting the pads, cleaning
::::: the rims,
::::: then a good braking session in the rain has everything going
::::: swimmingly now.
:::::
::::: *Seat post adjustment is a bit coarse. No biggie though.
:::::
::::: I've put my Specialized Alias saddle on it and my Egg Beaters so
::::: far. It really is a great bike. Atlanta's been having ridiculous
::::: amounts of rain, so the bike's really come in handy. I love my
::::: other, more aggressive bike, but the One-Way is more comfortable
::::: at lower speeds, so it's great in the mornings when I'm tired or
::::: whenever I ride with the
::::: lady friend. I highly recommend it.
::::: \\paul
::
:: Roger Zoul wrote:
::: So, you like this machine mainly because it is fixed gear, right?
::: Better
::: for exercise, right?
:::
::
:: Well, the single speed drive train is appropriate for my riding style
:: and the terrain that I'm commuting on.
Mostly flat, around Georgia Tech?
In addition to that, the SS
:: drive train plus the SKS fenders that come stock make this bike a
:: cinch to clean up after the rain. I mainly commute on the fixie
:: side b/c I find climbing easier on it, plus I rely much less on my
:: brakes, so there's less grit griding on my rims in wet conditions.
So, maybe not flat terrain? Just low enough gearing to climb well, while
not having to shift a lot?
::
:: Since it's got a freewheel on the flop side of the flip-flop hub,
:: that's what I use when I'm riding with the ladyfriend.
::
I have to admit to not understanding what this means. Are you flopping the
rear wheel around?
:: Also, this is the most comfortable bike I've ever been on, both in
:: terms of frame geometry and cushy tires.
Do you have a feel for how 35s compare to 26s or 28s? I ride on the latter
two. I'm a relatively big rider, so I'm wondering what the fatter tired
would feel like. I've not been on anything other than those two. Actually,
I've only be on 26s, though I'm about to put 28s on my front.
The frame's made of pretty
:: burly steel (Reynolds 520 with a Cro-mo fork), so I've fairly
:: long-terms plans for this bike (e.g., Nexus hub in case I move to
:: much hillier terrain after school).
I get that. Glad you're enjoying your new steed. Thanks.
|
| | | | |
Date: 23 Oct 2006 14:37:13
From: Paul Hobson
Subject: Re: My Raleigh One-Way is in
|
> :: Roger Zoul wrote:
> ::: So, you like this machine mainly because it is fixed gear, right?
> ::: Better
> ::: for exercise, right?
Paul H (me) wrote:
> :: Well, the single speed drive train is appropriate for my riding style
> :: and the terrain that I'm commuting on.
Roger Zoul wrote:
> Mostly flat, around Georgia Tech?
Terrain: see below. I commute from the Kirkwood neighborhood to Georgia
Tech. It's about 7.5 miles each way. If you know the area, Kirkwood is
the last Atlanta neighborhood before you reach Decatur. My ride in the
morning starts out hillier than it ends.
> In addition to that, the SS
> :: drive train plus the SKS fenders that come stock make this bike a
> :: cinch to clean up after the rain. I mainly commute on the fixie
> :: side b/c I find climbing easier on it, plus I rely much less on my
> :: brakes, so there's less grit griding on my rims in wet conditions.
>
> So, maybe not flat terrain? Just low enough gearing to climb well, while
> not having to shift a lot?
Right. Atlanta's fairly hilly, but I'm in pretty good shape and I keep
my gearings low enough to maintain a comfortable spin up hill.
> :: Since it's got a freewheel on the flop side of the flip-flop hub,
> :: that's what I use when I'm riding with the ladyfriend.
> ::
>
> I have to admit to not understanding what this means. Are you flopping the
> rear wheel around?
The bike came with a flip-flop hub. A fixed cog is on one side, a free
wheel on the other (my fast bike is fixed on both sides). You can
remove the wheel, and flip it to whichever side you want, depending on
what your doing since SS wheels are dishless. Since I tend to ride
slower on freewheels (the pedals aren't constantly reminding me to "go
go go!") I'll use that when I'm riding with the lady friend who spends
considerably less time on a bike than I do. In the future, I'll have
the freewheel side geared lower as well.
> :: Also, this is the most comfortable bike I've ever been on, both in
> :: terms of frame geometry and cushy tires.
>
> Do you have a feel for how 35s compare to 26s or 28s? I ride on the latter
> two. I'm a relatively big rider, so I'm wondering what the fatter tired
> would feel like. I've not been on anything other than those two. Actually,
> I've only be on 26s, though I'm about to put 28s on my front.
My fast bike*, to which all of my comparisons are made, has 25s that my
light stature only needs inflated to 90 - 100 psi. The 35s are
currently somewhere between 50 and 60 psi. My riding on the fast bike
is fairly aggressive, so I'm ok with standing up and using my arms to
take the blows. This bike I can remain seated and not feel too jarred.
When I do stand up however, things are quite nice. The way it seems
so far is that bumps have been reduced to large vibrations, and the
large vibrations are now quite minor.
Switching to fat tires has *not* been as amazing as r.b.* has hyped it
up to be, but I haven't ridden the fast bike since, so I guess the
jury's still out. I have noticed improvements, though my next set of
tires will likely be 32s or 28s.
*Fast bike (notice the handle bar-seat** drop)
http://www.prism.gatech.edu/~gtg611a/pics/bianchi.jpg
compared to:
http://www.raleighusa.com/images/items/Road/main/2007/R07-OneWay_Black.jpg
(that's about where my seat/bars are)
hth,
\\paul
--
Paul M. Hobson
** yeah, I know most folks call 'em saddles.
|
| | | | | |
Date: 23 Oct 2006 14:38:19
From: Paul Hobson
Subject: Re: My Raleigh One-Way is in
|
> compared to:
> http://www.raleighusa.com/images/items/Road/main/2007/R07-OneWay_Black.jpg
> (that's about where my seat/bars are)
make that:
http://www.raleighusa.com/images/items/Road/full/2007/R07-OneWay_Black-f.jpg
|
|
