Re: [RBW] Summer Reading by Bike

[Jonathon Medgyesy]

Nice Plat! 

I've never tried the whole audiobook thing. As an English major, I've 
always been partial to physical books. Typically I'll ride somewhere nice 
in order to sit down and read. But your description of how books drive you 
forward on rides certainly has me interested! I've been reading Baudelaire 
and Perse most recently, not as much fiction for me as of late. 

Happy riding!

John M.

On Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 8:06:54 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:

> From today’s Read and Ride:
> Bike: 55 mermaid Platypus
> Book: The God of the Woods, Liz Moore
> Outfit: REI dress, Keen sandals, cooling sunsleeves and Oakley glasses 
> with road prism lenses 
> [image: image0.jpeg][image: image1.jpeg]
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 7, 2024, at 10:45 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!  
> wrote:
>
> I have never understood “summer reading.” Why aren’t we doing winter 
> reading? That’s when you are supposed to curl up under a warm blanket and 
> lose yourself in a book. Summer is TACTILE. You are out there just with 
> summer all over you. You have to wash it off at the end of the day, you 
> know? There is no sitting inside with books during a northern summer.
>
>
> I can’t seem to hold still in SW Michigan’s summer. It’s the high holy 
> season and I need to be out in it, at all times. You should see my tan. But 
> I also love a bandwagon, and if everyone is doing “summer reading” I want 
> to be part of the craze. If I am sitting and reading, I’m not riding. So, 
> I decided to get a subscription to Audible and see if I could stand to 
> listen to narrators to get my books read. 
>
> So far it has been really, really brilliant. I’m used to the narrators 
> now, and enjoy them. I end up doing longer rides because I will be at some 
> riveting part in the plot and need to know what happens next, and I keep 
> pedaling. Good for mind AND body. If you can be on bike paths instead of 
> roads, all the better because you are free to let your mind wander. Do not 
> attempt this if you are not adept at multitasking! 
>
> I’m sure I miss a detail or two because riding and reading is distracting, 
> but mostly I’m tracking. In case anyone else was wondering how to have it 
> all, here’s my hot tip. Happy summer reading, not summer SITTING and 
> reading!
>
> I just finished All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker and loved it. 
> Starting The God of the Woods now. Both thrillers, if you wanted a 
> recommendation. 
> Leah
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[RBW] Reflections on a Rosco

[Jonathon Medgyesy]

First off: thank you to Chris Miller Rosales, the fellow member of this 
group that not only sold this bicycle to me but also answered every one of 
my many questions, was transparent, packed the bike carefully, and was 
wonderfully easy to work with. Highly recommend him as a seller.

Secondly: This is my first Riv. After clamoring for years to even ride one, 
much less own one, the time has finally come. I don't want to sound too 
melodramatic, but it was well worth the wait. Since I only just received it 
today, I got it built up as minimally as possible just so I could throw a 
leg over it and ride it around my cul-de-sac and wow. What is so striking 
is the *immediate* comfort and uprightness. I understand I'm not saying 
anything new to seasoned Riv riders, but it genuinely struck me as soon as 
jumped on it. Hell, even after reading the same "Rivs are so comfy!" 
review/characterization for years, I became desensitized to the actuality 
of what that meant. I thought I had achieved true comfort on other bikes. 
The closest build that I can compare it to was my Bosco'd MB-3 (see 
attached). But the Rosco just feels entirely new while also having a 
developed, seasoned comfort built into it. O, the wonders of geometry!

Thirdly and lastly: Does anyone have any recommendations on a budget dynamo 
(around $120) light for mixed terrain riding?

Best to all,

John M.

Tucson, AZ (but not for much longer)

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[RBW] Re: Reflections on a Rosco

[Jonathon Medgyesy]

The photos I forgot to attach to my original post. 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/sKLm372VMZNL9fb76

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[RBW] Re: Reflections on a Rosco

[Jonathon Medgyesy]

Hey Bill! Cool to know it passed through your hands as well. Were you the 
original owner? Your movie idea is a great one.

I appreciate the dynamo hub rec. but I was looking for lights. I already 
have a Shimano dynamo hub, just no light. New to the whole dynamo game but 
am familiar with the more expensive lights like the Edelux. 

Best,
John M.

On Friday, July 12, 2024 at 7:06:35 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote:

> "any recommendations on a budget dynamo (around $120) light for mixed 
> terrain riding?"
>
> That bike was mine originally and I sold it to Chris.  Glad to hear it 
> reaching its next chapter.  There was a movie about Traveling Pants.  We 
> could do one about a bike improving many people's lives.  
>
> One way to find discounts on a dynamo hub is to find QR disc brake hubs. 
>  QR disc brake bikes are not popular so the demand for those dynamo hubs is 
> poor.  A quick google shows the Shutter Precision variant is going for $109 
> at a couple retailers, and that's a good hub.  
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
> On Friday, July 12, 2024 at 5:05:39 PM UTC-7 Jonathon Medgyesy wrote:
>
>> First off: thank you to Chris Miller Rosales, the fellow member of this 
>> group that not only sold this bicycle to me but also answered every one of 
>> my many questions, was transparent, packed the bike carefully, and was 
>> wonderfully easy to work with. Highly recommend him as a seller.
>>
>> Secondly: This is my first Riv. After clamoring for years to even ride 
>> one, much less own one, the time has finally come. I don't want to sound 
>> too melodramatic, but it was well worth the wait. Since I only just 
>> received it today, I got it built up as minimally as possible just so I 
>> could throw a leg over it and ride it around my cul-de-sac and wow. What is 
>> so striking is the *immediate* comfort and uprightness. I understand I'm 
>> not saying anything new to seasoned Riv riders, but it genuinely struck me 
>> as soon as jumped on it. Hell, even after reading the same "Rivs are so 
>> comfy!" review/characterization for years, I became desensitized to the 
>> actuality of what that meant. I thought I had achieved true comfort on 
>> other bikes. The closest build that I can compare it to was my Bosco'd MB-3 
>> (see attached). But the Rosco just feels entirely new while also having a 
>> developed, seasoned comfort built into it. O, the wonders of geometry!
>>
>> Thirdly and lastly: Does anyone have any recommendations on a budget 
>> dynamo (around $120) light for mixed terrain riding?
>>
>> Best to all,
>>
>> John M.
>>
>> Tucson, AZ (but not for much longer)
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Your Riv's Next Upgades / Parts Swaps

[Jonathon Medgyesy]

After picking up my first Riv, a Rosco I picked up less than a couple of 
weeks ago, I have realized that the Chocos do not have a long enough grip 
area to fit my SunTour ratchet thumbies and make use of the "hook" or the 
second, more stretched out hand position. Although I could try moving the 
shifters far down the bar past the hook. This'll make shifting even more of 
a conscious decision, but it would certainly buy me more grip area real 
estate. However, I'll be trying the wider and risier Wald 898 that has a 
long grip area as well. I'll also be doing a traditional Riv grip as 
the cheap Oury knock-offs are way too thin to offer anything in the way of 
comfort (this also puts the many scraps of handlebar tape and wrap I have 
lying around to good use). 

John M.
Tucson, AZ (sweating it out!)

On Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 8:05:23 AM UTC-7 Nick A. wrote:

> I'm pretty in love with how my Atlantis is currently riding, so there's 
> not much by way of cockpit changes or anything coming down the line. I do, 
> however, hem and haw about my wheels. I'm currently running a set of 36H 
> Velocity Cliffhangers with straight spokes that I picked up from Velomine 
> during the original build. I'm no weight weenie by any means, but they 
> weigh a ton. With that in mind, I've assembled parts for a new, lighter, 
> slightly more road-y wheelset (I've been riding paved trails about 90% of 
> the time):
>
> Sun CR18 32H polished rims
> Sapim Race DB spokes
> NOS Shimano RX100 front hub
> NOS Shimano Deore LX rear hub
>
> It should shave at least a couple pounds off, which would be nice.
>
> Nick in Falls Church VA
>
>
> On Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 12:50:23 AM UTC-4 Philip Williamson wrote:
>
>> My Quickbeam is pretty dialed. Enough that I’ve given away or sold spare 
>> wheelsets or built other bikes around them. 
>>
>> The bell is pretty terrible, though. It’s a Sogreni fancy-pants unit I 
>> got from a Riv garage sale for $5. Apparently someone there also found it 
>> hard to ring and dull sounding! When I ride I imagine ways I can hack it 
>> so it doesn’t suck, but I probably just need to replace it with a good bell 
>> that’s easy and satisfying to ring. 
>>
>> It’s my only Riv, and I’ve had it for 20 years, so it shouldn’t be too 
>> surprising that there’s not much left to tweak. 
>>
>> Philip
>> Santa Rosa, CA 
>>
>> On Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 12:52:11 PM UTC-7 Jay wrote:
>>
>>> When building up a bike sometimes you make do with what you have on hand 
>>> already, or is readily available, or affordable.  Though in the back of 
>>> your mind you've already identified a replacement.
>>>
>>> I'm curious as to what parts on your current builds have you slotted for 
>>> eventual replacement at some time in the future?  What will you be 
>>> replacing it with?  Any dream parts in there, or just more functional or 
>>> comfortable choices?
>>>
>>> On my Roadini I'm really happy with the touch-points: saddle and seat 
>>> post, bars and tape, pedals; one of my wheel sets (with the 43mm tires); 
>>> the cages; brake levers, callipers, and DT shifters. The chain and cassette 
>>> are fine--and I want to stick with 11sp--but the crank and derailleurs are 
>>> on my list of upgrades/swaps (partially for aesthetics...would like silver, 
>>> partially for function as I would like a bit more great range on the low 
>>> end).  I would also like to replace the second wheel set that I use with 
>>> 30mm tires for road-only rides (to something lighter/faster).  I would also 
>>> change the housing (aesthetics, maybe green or grey), and the saddle bag.
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell Rosco Club

[Jonathon Medgyesy]

Here is mine: https://photos.app.goo.gl/suipp63tsc5NDhpMA

I've used the lift-tube on many occasions already and I've had it for a few 
months now. I think mine is a 57cm ST, not sure on TT. Max tire size is 
700x2.0", although I'm only running 38s right now. Wald 898 bars (iirc), 
Shimano dynamo hub, Suntour power shifters hook-mounted, LX cranks with 
Suntour XC Pro chainrings (42/32/22, just a perfect triple for someone with 
knee-issues). 

On Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 8:56:42 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote:

> I'm a bit surprised that Riv hasn't incorporated the lift tube into any 
> production models outside the Rosco series. Probably due to FD / ST-mounted 
> bottle interferences, which is fair, along with some added cost. I kinda 
> wish the Clem would adopt the Mountain Mixte frame design with the lift 
> tube, seems it would be stiffer and suit the "everything, everyday" ethos 
> of that bike. 
>
> On Tuesday, 19 November 2024 at 12:48:52 UTC-8 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY 
> wrote:
>
>>
>> All I know is that lower crossbars are great for picking up your bike, 
>> thus the liftatube moniker. It also provides extra triangulation for the 
>> bottom bracket, which is nice for those of us with a history of killing 
>> bottom brackets. But significant?, I’d say no.
>> Get a Rosco.
>> -Kai
>> On Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:10:34 PM UTC-5 Karl Gee wrote:
>>
>>> What do folks know about the Rosco Bubbe Road Mixte version without the 
>>> lower crossbar. 
>>> Was there a standard build with 700c wheels, and 
>>> Is the missing crossbar significant in gravel/trail riding? 
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> On Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 11:14:17 AM UTC-8 cjus...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 As part of the Minneapolis cycling community, the Bridgestone and 
 Rivendell ethos is embedded deeply in our roots.  As such, while I always 
 appreciated and had an eye on Rivendell these past decades, I admittedly 
 was never drawn in enough to own one.  That changed for me with the early 
 Rosco bikes at Rivendell.  The unique and purposeful designs targeted at a 
 specific size rider really resonated with me.  I was ready to refresh my 
 city bikes after a decade rolling on the original Masi (no, not the real 
 Masi) Soulville IGH coffee cruisers I had dialed for me needs and the 
 early 
 Rosco bikes that were available were just perfect for my needs.

 The bit longer chainstays of these small batch models and the direction 
 Rivendell was headed did not bother me for the use of these bikes.  I may 
 have strong opinions about chainstay length and where long stays do not 
 work for me, but that is reserved for mountain biking and tight 
 singletrack.  For city bikes, I have owned a Big Dummy for well over a 
 decade and not sure you can find longer effective stays than that.  By 
 compare, these Rivs are still snappy (and shorter than current models) but 
 give you a little of that flying couch feel a Dummy provides.

 All this just to say I am a big fan of what the Rosco programs 
 represent and even how they have evolved.   From very small batch and 
 completely unique designs, to more recently allowing for more affordable 
 and a bit larger batch versions of existing bikes like the Rosco Platy, 
 they are all fun and interesting bikes.

 *So...share your Rosco!  *

 This is my 2nd Rosco and my first completed enough to have a couple 
 season under it's belt and it's build getting closer to being dialed and 
 complete (3x will swap for a 2x as not needed for city ride but needed 
 some 
 time testing a triple for other purposes etc.):

 *Rosco Bubbe ROAD-FATTY 55.5cm*

 SIZE: 55.5cm*
 It's a "road" because it's easily drop-bar compatible--the top tube is 
 shorter than we'd do if you were going to put a BOSCO or CHOCO on it. 
 Albatross, OK. But if you have never had a drop bar bike and you're 
 curious, or if you shun all non-drop bar bikes, this is a great way to 
 spoil yourself, because it rides as well as any drop bar bike can ride. 
 It's totally delightful, serious.

 *Please note the 55.5cm Rosco Bubbe Road geo differs in many ways from 
 the the Waterford 55.5 Rosco Bubbe*

 BEST PBH range 
 : 
 84-87.5cm
 SADDLE HEIGHT RANGE: 73 - 76.5cm
 MINIMAL TIRE: 700x28, but holy smokes—bring it up to a 700x33 Jack 
 Brown (or even 700x40 as seen in photos) and max out at 700x42.
 STANDOVER NOTE: The 83 cm shown with 700x39 (Conti SpeedRides, say 
 700x42, measure between 700x38-41 depending on the rim).
 REAR SPACING: 135MM

- Only 10 available. (Originally) 
- Made in the Taiwan 
- Color: green 

 [image: f-rosco-R555-3.jpeg][image: DSCF1261.JPG]

 Freshly fit with fenders and cust