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Date: 11 May 2007 22:27:16
From: SMS
Subject: REI and Ordering "spare parts" for Novara bicycles to use on other
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I was in REI today, seeing if on the off-chance they had any suitable
rear racks. I need something which allows the pannier to be further back
and/or lower than most rear racks. While I could order a Jandd
Expedition or a Tubus, I prefer to buy it locally.
I saw just the type of rack I wanted on one of the Novara bicycles, the
Transfer ("http://images.rei.com/media/863813.jpg"), however they don't
sell this type of rack in the store. I asked the salesperson if he knew
where to buy such a rack, and he said "we can order it for you as a
spare part." I was expecting that it would cost $100 or so, which is as
much as a Tubus, but actually it sells for only $25. The height is
adjustable, as well as the distance of the supports from the rack to the
seat stay braze-ons.
I'm not quite sure if this rack will work for me (heel clearance) but at
least it's returnable if it doesn't work, and there are no shipping
charges if it's shipped to the store.
I'm very impressed with REI's service.
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Date: 14 May 2007 13:47:38
From: Ozark Bicycle
Subject: Re: REI and Ordering "spare parts" for Novara bicycles to use on other bicycles.
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On May 14, 12:19 pm, Dane Buson <d...@unseen.edu > wrote:
> no <n...@nospam.com> wrote:
> > On Sat, 12 May 2007 10:58:35 -0700, Ozark Bicycle wrote:
> >> On May 12, 10:28 am, me <m...@nowhere.com> wrote:
>
> >>> If you want to take that aspect to the extreme, have a look at the
> >>> freeRadical.www.xtracycle.com
>
> >> Do you have any experience with their stuff?
>
> > i have been reading up on the Xtracycle and thinking lots, the only actual
> > experience is talking to a couple of local owners and a short test ride.
>
> I'm very happy with mine. I know four or five other guys in my club who
> have them as well. Heck, we're having a cargo bike ride in a couple
> weeks.
>
> http://www.rideyourbike.com/xtracycleride8.html
That sounds like fun!
>
> > The quality seems solid after 3 years of continuous use and the stability
> > unladen was the most instant impression.
>
> Even with six grocery bags and a 5 year old on back it's good.
>
> > I would call that very important for a commuter bike. There seemed to be no
> > problem in tight quarters. Disclaimer, it was a very short ride, but the 2
> > guys I know both raved about them.
>
> I don't use mine as a commuter, because it's setup with a much more
> upright riding position than my commuter. Plus it seems a bit silly to
> haul it all the way to Bellevue and back. I've done it with no problems
> though. I do tend to cut down on my curb hopping when I'm on it though.
>
> I know Zoot has one also. I don't recall anyone else on the group
> talking about having one.
>
Thanks for sharing your experience.
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Date: 12 May 2007 22:25:21
From: Patrick Lamb
Subject: Re: REI and Ordering "spare parts" for Novara bicycles to use on other bicycles.
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On Fri, 11 May 2007 22:27:16 -0700, SMS <scharf.steven@geemail.com >
wrote:
>I saw just the type of rack I wanted on one of the Novara bicycles, the
>Transfer ("http://images.rei.com/media/863813.jpg"), however they don't
>sell this type of rack in the store. I asked the salesperson if he knew
>where to buy such a rack, and he said "we can order it for you as a
>spare part." I was expecting that it would cost $100 or so, which is as
>much as a Tubus, but actually it sells for only $25. The height is
>adjustable, as well as the distance of the supports from the rack to the
>seat stay braze-ons.
Check it with the panniers you want to use before you leave the store.
If it's the same one that comes on the Randonee, it won't fit any of
the Novarra panniers (the bolts that hold the rack together get in the
way). You may have to get Ortlieb panniers to fit this rack.
Pat
Email address works as is.
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Date: 12 May 2007 15:53:04
From: Ozark Bicycle
Subject: Re: REI and Ordering "spare parts" for Novara bicycles to use on other bicycles.
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On May 12, 5:47 pm, no <n...@nospam.com > wrote:
> On Sat, 12 May 2007 10:58:35 -0700, Ozark Bicycle wrote:
> > On May 12, 10:28 am, me <m...@nowhere.com> wrote:
> >> On Fri, 11 May 2007 22:27:16 -0700, SMS wrote:
> >> > I was in REI today, seeing if on the off-chance they had any suitable
> >> > rear racks. I need something which allows the pannier to be further back
> >> > and/or lower than most rear racks.
>
> >> If you want to take that aspect to the extreme, have a look at the
> >> freeRadical.www.xtracycle.com
>
> > Do you have any experience with their stuff?
>
> i have been reading up on the Xtracycle and thinking lots, the only actual
> experience is talking to a couple of local owners and a short test ride.
> The quality seems solid after 3 years of continuous use and the stability
> unladen was the most instant impression. I would call that very important
> for a commuter bike. There seemed to be no problem in tight quarters.
> Disclaimer, it was a very short ride, but the 2 guys I know both raved
> about them
Thanks for the input!
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Date: 12 May 2007 10:58:35
From: Ozark Bicycle
Subject: Re: REI and Ordering "spare parts" for Novara bicycles to use on other bicycles.
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On May 12, 10:28 am, me <m...@nowhere.com > wrote:
> On Fri, 11 May 2007 22:27:16 -0700, SMS wrote:
> > I was in REI today, seeing if on the off-chance they had any suitable
> > rear racks. I need something which allows the pannier to be further back
> > and/or lower than most rear racks.
>
> If you want to take that aspect to the extreme, have a look at the
> freeRadical.www.xtracycle.com
Do you have any experience with their stuff?
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Date: 12 May 2007 15:45:23
From: Ozark Bicycle
Subject: Re: Good website on bike headlights
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On May 12, 2:04 pm, SMS <scharf.ste...@geemail.com > wrote:
> A Muzi wrote:
> > Well, I don't. Here, I sell battery blinkies, halogens, LED, various
> > dynamos and hi-zoot HID, Halogen and LED recharge systems. Whatever.
> > There are a gazillion riders with various opinions, no 'bad' choices.
>
> Yeah, but you have to go to Peter White Cycles to buy the ultimate light.
>
> "http://peterwhitecycles.com/bigbang.asp"
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> $953. And $3 extra for the plug adapter, LOL.
If that light makes it practical and safe for someone commute, run
errands, etc., and to not depend on an automobile, it's really not
that expensive. AFAICT, there is nothing else quite like it on the
market.
But I'm sure Peter would sell far more of 'em if only it had your
blessing. ;-)
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Date: 12 May 2007 22:29:49
From: SMS
Subject: Re: Good website on bike headlights
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Ozark Bicycle wrote:
> On May 12, 2:04 pm, SMS <scharf.ste...@geemail.com> wrote:
>> A Muzi wrote:
>>> Well, I don't. Here, I sell battery blinkies, halogens, LED, various
>>> dynamos and hi-zoot HID, Halogen and LED recharge systems. Whatever.
>>> There are a gazillion riders with various opinions, no 'bad' choices.
>> Yeah, but you have to go to Peter White Cycles to buy the ultimate light.
>>
>> "http://peterwhitecycles.com/bigbang.asp"
>>
>> $953. And $3 extra for the plug adapter, LOL.
>
>
>
> If that light makes it practical and safe for someone commute, run
> errands, etc., and to not depend on an automobile, it's really not
> that expensive. AFAICT, there is nothing else quite like it on the
> market.
>
> But I'm sure Peter would sell far more of 'em if only it had your
> blessing. ;-)
I'm sure that it's great, but I question that such an expensive light is
necessary. At least with the 12V dynamo that he sells you're getting
something for which there is no other comparable product, so the price
is almost immaterial. But there are plenty of other HID lamps on the
market that will function as well as the $953 light (plus $3 for the
plug adapter). I was all set to buy one, but that $3 made me change my mind.
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Date: 12 May 2007 15:28:07
From: me
Subject: Re: REI and Ordering "spare parts" for Novara bicycles to use on
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On Fri, 11 May 2007 22:27:16 -0700, SMS wrote:
> I was in REI today, seeing if on the off-chance they had any suitable
> rear racks. I need something which allows the pannier to be further back
> and/or lower than most rear racks.
If you want to take that aspect to the extreme, have a look at the
freeRadical. www.xtracycle.com
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