Oh yeah! I agree. I bought one of those calipers and it was a game-changer. We should have another thread - show off your tool boxes and mechanic setups.
On Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 10:09:10 AM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Anybody who cares about bikes enough to work on them should have an > inexpensive vernier caliper. They are <$10 at any hardware store. Anybody > who cares enough about working on stuff around the house should have an > inexpensive vernier caliper. Anybody who cares about the objective > diameter of cylindrical objects should have one. My workbench tends > towards chaotic, so I bought two of the identical cheapo model. They both > live on the same hook on my toolboard, so if I set one down without putting > it away, I still can get the other one to do the measurement I need. There > are only a few tools that are important enough to double up on my > toolboard, and that's one of them. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 6:07:25 AM UTC-7 maxcr wrote: > >> Thanks for the insight Bill! I don't own a caliper so until I make my way >> to the LBS, we won't be sure... >> >> Dave, the standover height is approx. 34" >> >> Max >> On Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 5:28:13 PM UTC-4 lconley wrote: >> >>> That may also explain the fillet brazed bottom bracket on the Frank >>> Jones Sr. >>> >>> The Hubbuhubbuhs also used tubes that change section from round to oval, >>> as did the Rosco Babys. >>> >>> Laing >>> >>> On Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 5:04:47 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: >>> >>>> Max asked something about bulged tube ends on historical Rivendells. >>>> I'm not sure about the precise question. What I do know is that Grant >>>> told >>>> me that they have employed a number of 'baseball bat' frame tubes on >>>> various things. Seat tube that bulge from 28.6 up to 31.8 at the BB is >>>> one >>>> example. The reason I brought it up with Grant was when they offered the >>>> Frank Jones Senor with a 28.6mm downtube. That was the only Rivendell I >>>> had ever heard of with a non-OS Downtube, and I knew Rivendell has their >>>> own lugs cast, so it was kind of shocking to me that Rivendell would go >>>> out >>>> of their way to offer a bike with a standard diameter downtube, when >>>> they'd >>>> been defending 31.8 against the planing zealots for years. Grant >>>> explained >>>> to me that the lower head lug they were using in the Frank Jones Senor was >>>> from a pile of lower headlugs that they would use on SMALL customs. They >>>> would use a baseball bat tube shaped downtube that was 28.6 up at the >>>> headlug and 31.8 down at the BB. >>>> >>>> So, there is a history of Rivendell using tubes that are different >>>> sizes on either end. That doesn't guarantee anything about yours. Take >>>> your vernier caliper to the tube in question and check, I guess. >>>> >>>> Bill Lindsay >>>> El Cerrito, CA >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 1:13:13 PM UTC-7 maxcr wrote: >>>> >>>>> I got an interesting note from a fellow member: >>>>> >>>>> "The photo looks like the junction of the head tube and down tube. >>>>> You can check with Rivendell - it looks like the tube was bulged to >>>>> fit the lug. On a tall frame like that they might have had to get >>>>> creative >>>>> with lugs and tubes." >>>>> >>>>> Does anyone know if Riv did something like that back then to fit the >>>>> lugs with large-ish / weird geometries? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Max >>>>> On Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 5:57:29 PM UTC-4 maxcr wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi All, >>>>>> >>>>>> Per my other thread, I've decided to downsize from 4 to 2 (or maybe >>>>>> 1) bikes so here it goes. I hope I don't regret letting this one go, but >>>>>> I >>>>>> have to start somewhere and this one isn't getting the miles it deserves. >>>>>> >>>>>> Price is $2,100 + packing & shipping (or local pickup in MA) >>>>>> >>>>>> 2001 Joe Starck / Joe Bell - Custom Road serial# 01JS114 - I'm the >>>>>> second owner. >>>>>> >>>>>> This is the first bike that I spec'd from the frame up and worked >>>>>> with James at Analog Cycles to complete the build. Please note that when >>>>>> I >>>>>> bought the frame it had a small bulge in the top tube (see photo), James >>>>>> looked at it and determined that it was safe to ride. It also has a few >>>>>> scratches and a few touch up spots here and there but it's in overall >>>>>> great >>>>>> condition. >>>>>> >>>>>> It rides great, very responsive and nimble... this bike is very >>>>>> light. I probably put in less than 100 miles since I built it up (I >>>>>> spent 8 >>>>>> months away from Boston in 2020/2021) >>>>>> >>>>>> I'm 5'11" with a 91 pbh (I have long legs) and my saddle height is >>>>>> 80.5cm >>>>>> >>>>>> Here are the details: >>>>>> 62cm c-t, 59cm top tube, 130 rear spacing >>>>>> Frame prep by Analog including frame saver >>>>>> >>>>>> Wheels came used from James at Analog - I don’t have the details, but >>>>>> I remember him saying something about ceramic? Anyways, the tires are >>>>>> green >>>>>> Jack Brown 33.333 from Riv >>>>>> >>>>>> Drivetrain: White Industries 180mm cranks, 46/30 >>>>>> Cassette: 11-32 XT M760 cassette >>>>>> IRD Bottom Bracket >>>>>> >>>>>> 9s FSA "Team Issue" chain >>>>>> Terry Fly Tri Gel Saddle & Nitto seat post included >>>>>> >>>>>> Chris King Headset >>>>>> Nitto Noodle 46 cm bars >>>>>> Dura Ace Shifters - Bar End - Shimano Dura Ace, 9 Speed >>>>>> Paul Racer M Centerpull (this is my best braking bike by far) >>>>>> Brake Levers - Road - TRP - RRL SR, Drilled, Gum Hood >>>>>> VO Sabot Pedals included >>>>>> Bottle Cage (Nitto I think?) included >>>>>> >>>>>> Packing & Shipping will probably run about $150 and given how backed >>>>>> up the local LBS are, it might take a few weeks, so please keep that in >>>>>> mind. >>>>>> >>>>>> Please let me know if you have questions. >>>>>> >>>>>> Max >>>>>> downsizing and doubting the downsizing >>>>>> [image: IMG_1661 (1).jpeg] >>>>>> [image: IMG_2680.jpeg] >>>>>> [image: IMG_1663.jpeg] >>>>>> [image: IMG_1662.jpeg] >>>>>> [image: IMG_2683.jpeg] >>>>>> [image: IMG_2674.jpeg] >>>>>> >>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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