"Not sure if I need a BB swap to go to the 3 ring" The "big ring" position is occupied by a guard, so you won't need a different BB. Just pull the guard and put on your big ring in its place.
BL in EC On Friday, August 23, 2024 at 1:08:40 PM UTC-7 mvie...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Eric - I was planning on a 3x1 set up from the get go. I already > ordered/received the 44t ring, the DT shifter, the Melvinator. I ordered up > the RoadUno complete, so going 3x...2IGH (?) will just be a wheel swap from > the stock wheel after I set up the 3x1. First bunch of rides will be 1x1, > since it's my understanding that's how I'm getting it. > > Not sure if I need a BB swap to go to the 3 ring circus... crankset. I > think I got a few BB rolling around the parts bin. > Hopefully photos tomorrow! > mark v. > > On Friday, August 23, 2024 at 3:35:41 PM UTC-4 Eric Daume wrote: > >> I think I would try this experiment with a really cheap rear >> derailleur from the co-op, not a Paul Melvin. But that's just me. >> >> Eric >> >> On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 11:18 AM Mark V <mvie...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hi Bill - >>> My S-A 2sp does not have a coaster bake. So: Rim Brakes 4ever! (both >>> front and rear) >>> I'm using a Paul Melvinator (high zoot!). I read - either at the Paul >>> Comp website or Rivendell - it can accommodate 20t difference for the >>> chainrings. >>> >>> How the tensioner interacts with the kick back mechanism will be a bit >>> of a SheldonBrown style experiment. I get your point - there's going to be >>> some kind of finickiness between the chain tensioner and the force to shift >>> when back pedaling. >>> I'll have to start a thread on if it works or not. Maybe grab different >>> deraiilleurs and set up a Design of Experiments! >>> >>> I'm expecting fun - as soon as UPS gets it to me.... I missed the >>> delivery this AM, as they moved the time up by more than 2 hours. :| >>> Mark V. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 7:29:01 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: >>> >>>> "and (just noticed) 3 x 6 in the Flickr pages?" >>>> >>>> My RoadUno is 2x7. It's the stock 38/26 in front, and 12-28 in back >>>> >>>> "I'm probably going to use a 2spd kick back hub (yes, they are >>>> heavy....) with a 3 ring set up." >>>> >>>> How will that work? If you run a 3-ring setup with a front derailleur >>>> you'll need a tensioner of some kind. If you run a 2 speed kickback hub >>>> you'll need to NOT run a tensioner of any kind. >>>> Will it be a 2-speed kickback setup with no tensioner, and you can >>>> manually move the wheel to accommodate one of the three rings? If you do >>>> that, then you need new rear brake setup for each wheel position. Will it >>>> be front brake only? >>>> >>>> Have fun with it, whatever you do. >>>> >>>> Bill Lindsay >>>> El Cerrito, CA >>>> >>>> On Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 3:16:11 PM UTC-7 mvie...@gmail.com >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I've got an Ana Purple RoadUno showing up tomorrow, Friday. (first >>>>> bike purchase from Rivendell...) >>>>> I'm temporarily on weight lifting restrictions (thanks, cataract!), so >>>>> I've recruited my son to lend me a hand. Maybe I lend him a beer or >>>>> something... >>>>> >>>>> As far as going fixed, I saw that the RoadUno page (one of them, can't >>>>> recall which) recommends against doing so, as the bottom bracket drop is >>>>> relatively low (80mm drop?) . >>>>> >>>>> Thanks for the early build pics and tips. -- and (just noticed) 3 x >>>>> 6 in the Flickr pages? I'm probably going to use a 2spd kick back hub >>>>> (yes, they are heavy....) with a 3 ring set up. >>>>> Cheers. >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 11:50:21 AM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Keith >>>>>> >>>>>> What exactly are you after? Are you looking to build a Roaduno fixed >>>>>> with zero brakes and need to know max fenderless tire size you can run >>>>>> on >>>>>> your fixie? Are you plotting a cantilever conversion on a Roaduno? Do >>>>>> you >>>>>> have a particular tire size that you must have, or is it just you need >>>>>> to >>>>>> know the absolute largest tire that will fit without fenders. Have you >>>>>> asked Rivendell to do these measurements for you? If you are in market >>>>>> to >>>>>> buy a frame and since they have lots of frames, maybe that's their job? >>>>>> >>>>>> I will be taking some Garage Door photos for Will, so he can put my >>>>>> build in the Riv email newsletter. At that time, I'll try to capture >>>>>> what >>>>>> you may be after. >>>>>> >>>>>> Bill Lindsay >>>>>> El Cerrito, CA >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 11:03:50 AM UTC-7 iamkeith wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Beautiful, Bill. I suspect you'll be responsible for a number of >>>>>>> new Roaduno sales in the near future, as people see your bike. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> When you have time, would you mind sharing some close-up pictures of >>>>>>> tire clearances at the chain stays, seat stay brake bridge bridge and >>>>>>> fork >>>>>>> crown areas? You build too quickly. What I've really been dying to >>>>>>> know >>>>>>> is how big of a tire can be fit WITHOUT caliper brakes installed. >>>>>>> (I've >>>>>>> been half-heartedly toying with a couple of alternative brake ideas >>>>>>> since >>>>>>> the Roaduno project shifted from a canti-clem to a caliper-homer >>>>>>> format.) >>>>>>> I dont expect you to disassmle or try different tires but, for anyone >>>>>>> else >>>>>>> reading this and getting ready to start their own build, I'd appreciate >>>>>>> any >>>>>>> insights if it's convenient. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 9:32:35 AM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Good initial instruction, good tools, and lots of practice. That's >>>>>>>> my formula for developing that confidence and mechanics' instinct. I >>>>>>>> think >>>>>>>> most procedures really sink in after you fail one or more times, but >>>>>>>> failing at this operation on a new frame would be a bummer. If you >>>>>>>> are >>>>>>>> nervous, have a pro do it. If you want the practice, find a pro that >>>>>>>> will >>>>>>>> oversee you doing it. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> BL in EC >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 8:12:56 AM UTC-7 Michael Connors >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hi Bill. I am nervous about running a tap in the RD hanger. How >>>>>>>>> do you make sure that you are in the existing thread and not cutting >>>>>>>>> a new >>>>>>>>> one? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thread chasing was necessary on the RD hanger, but it was aligned >>>>>>>>> perfectly. Most but not all of the H2O bolt and fender bolt bosses >>>>>>>>> were >>>>>>>>> already chased. It was all straightforward prep for a mechanic. >>>>>>>>> There was >>>>>>>>> no BB cable guide included, but I had those on-hand. I installed a >>>>>>>>> Shimano >>>>>>>>> CX70 front der and a White Industries DOS ENO 16/19 freewheel. I >>>>>>>>> installed >>>>>>>>> a Suntour Sprint down tube shifter on the shifter boss, with my own >>>>>>>>> custom >>>>>>>>> machined stop that causes it to sit proud of the down tube in the >>>>>>>>> small-ring position. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> With the faceplater stem pretty much slammed, and the saddle at my >>>>>>>>> height, I'm happy at the silhouette of the bike. I'm eager to get a >>>>>>>>> chain >>>>>>>>> on it and start riding it. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Have a look: >>>>>>>>> https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720319657823 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Bill Lindsay >>>>>>>>> El Cerrito, CA >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>> >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>> >> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b3dd3434-5901-414f-8880-e404ebd7f50dn%40googlegroups.com >>> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b3dd3434-5901-414f-8880-e404ebd7f50dn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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