[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

[pruckelshaus]

The last frame I built, still at the painter's, is built for either
650b or 700c's.  Can't wait to get it back and built up so I can
ride!  It fits 650x42's as well as 700x28's without any problem
(fenders would be a tight fit with 700x28's), I do need to swap brake
calipers when I swap wheel size, though.  Geometry is 73 parallel, 57
square but with a 6 degree sloping top tube so the actual ST is more
like 52.5, BB drop is 68mm, stays are 420mm, rake is 47mm.

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[RBW] Good decaleur for use with an Acorn Boxy Rando

[pruckelshaus]

I just bought my first handlebar bag, an Acorn Boxy Rando.  I am not
running a front rack or fenders, but adding a front rack isn't out of
the question if it's needed.  What decaleur/rackaleurs have you all
used with success paired with the Acorn?

Thanks,

Pete

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[RBW] Re: Good decaleur for use with an Acorn Boxy Rando

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I can mount something like a Mark's Rack without any problem on my one
bike.  However, I've done some more looking around and found this
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/racks-decaleurs/racks/rackaleur-front-bag-mount.html
which looks like it might work.

Pete

On Mar 24, 4:22 am, Earl Grey  wrote:
> The Acorn is specifically designed for a front rack (with velcro
> straps on the bottom that go around the rack), with a decaleur
> optional. Instead of a decaleur, you can run straps to the brake
> hoods. If you don't want a front rack, sell the Acorn and buy yourself
> the Rivendell Sackville BarSack and Nitto handlebar mount for it.
>
> http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/sackville-barsack/20-208
>
> The BarSack makes no use of a front rack, unlike the Acorn. I just
> bought a used Acorn that came with a VO decaleur. I'll be putting it
> on a Nitto M12 or Mini Front. Don't have it yet, so can't say how well
> the VO decaleur works.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Gernot
>
> On Mar 24, 7:18 am, pruckelshaus  wrote:
>
>
>
> > I just bought my first handlebar bag, an Acorn Boxy Rando.  I am not
> > running a front rack or fenders, but adding a front rack isn't out of
> > the question if it's needed.  What decaleur/rackaleurs have you all
> > used with success paired with the Acorn?
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > Pete- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

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[RBW] Re: Good decaleur for use with an Acorn Boxy Rando

[pruckelshaus]

Well, for me, a "loaded" handlebar bag would be a windbreaker, a
snack, my wallet (which, these days, is certainly not heavy), and my
cell phone.  With that said, I've not run a handlebar bag before, so I
don't know what even a couple of extra pounds up front is going to
do.  On my "fast" bike, a 700c rando, I don't have braze-ons for a
rack. so the Rackaleur might be the best thing to try.  However, on my
"slow" bike, a 650b path bomber/shopping bike, I did fork blade barrel
braze-ons for a VO/Nitto style rack.  I guess I'll start with the
Rackaleur and wee how it works with both bikes, and if I don't like
it, I'll install the rack on the 650b and use that for rides where the
bag is warranted.

Thanks,

Pete

On Mar 24, 11:02 am, Patrick in VT  wrote:
> On Mar 24, 8:58 am, pruckelshaus  wrote:
>
> >However, I've done some more looking around and found this .. . which looks 
> >like it might work.
>
> it really depends on how picky you are.  that run-over-gingerbread man
> thing might work, but putting a loaded bag on your handlebars can
> seriously affect handling.  the idea is to keep the bag low and
> stable.  i think the mark's rack, coupled with either the Acorn straps
> or a decaleur would be a better option.
>
> The VO stem mount decaleur with a small rack works well - and that
> decaleur can be cut/bent to semi-custom fit your set-up (see below
> picture), so that helps.  The second picture-link below shows
> difference in bag size i noted above - you can see the berthoud bag on
> Weigle's bike is smaller than the full size berthoud on my bike.
> Again, it's kind of a personal thing - I don't like a lot (i.e., any)
> bag sway with a loaded front bag.  some folks are more tolerant.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/22267176@N02/5269320951/
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/22267176@N02/4917979762/in/set-721576226...

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[RBW] Re: Framesaver Time?

[pruckelshaus]

Framesaver or Boeshield T-9.  Also make sure you're pulling the stem
and seatpost at least once a year to clean off and apply a fresh coat
of grease. For good measure, if you have a long-handled cylindrical
brush (sort of like a large, nylon bristled gun barrel brush), run
that through the steerer and then reapply framesaver.  If it's a
REALLY wet environment (I see you're in Seattle...), I'd also make
sure you're overhauling the headset and BB at least once a year...even
if your BB is sealed, you should still pull it and grease the threads.

Pete

On Mar 24, 8:22 pm, Rob  wrote:
> It's the first Saluki--serial number SA01.
>
> Guess I'll be googling "framesaver"
>
> Rob in Seattle

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[RBW] Re: Good decaleur for use with an Acorn Boxy Rando

[pruckelshaus]

Well, I have an Acorn roll hanging from the back of my B-17, so that
takes care of tools and tubes, and I have a pump on the downtube.
Might see some use bringing a six pack and some Ben and Jerry's home
from the store on Friday nights.

I do want to see if Google Maps on my Droid X is usable under the map
plasticthat would be cool.

And no worries on the sidetrack, I've built two frames and I think my
next challenge (and reason to learn to fillet braze) will be to design
and build a rack.

Pete

On Mar 25, 9:03 am, Patrick in VT  wrote:
> On Mar 24, 12:01 pm, pruckelshaus  wrote:
>
> > Well, for me, a "loaded" handlebar bag would be a windbreaker, a
> > snack, my wallet (which, these days, is certainly not heavy), and my
> > cell phone.
>
> I'm sure you'll find more stuff to throw in there!  boxy bags are
> downright cavernous.  you'll have room for tubes, mini-pump, tools,
> more snacks, another layer of clothing, rivendell jack brown coin
> purse, camera  . ... . i'm always a little surprised at how much my
> berthoud can hold.  plenty big, even for a long wet ride.

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[RBW] Re: What is that thing to the right of the fork crown?

[pruckelshaus]

Extended headtube ring?

On Apr 13, 6:13 pm, William  wrote:
> Grant posted a pdf with some photos
>
> http://www.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/420/original_April_13_misc_Lay...
>
> One is a new fork crown for a new bike that we may see from them.  It
> looks like a Hunqa-crown and says its designed around a 60mm tire.
> Then there's a little luggy thing to the right that Grant goes on and
> on about whether it's to the right or to the crown's left, but never
> says what it is.  It looks like a head tube reinforcer of some kind to
> me, but I'm likely wrong.  Could it be tandem pieces?

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[RBW] Re: How are those winter projects coming?

[pruckelshaus]

Well, winter project 1, my second frame, a sloping top tubed lugged
650b commuter/path bomber is getting picked up from the painters
tomorrow AM and should be built for a ride on Sunday, so that's nearly
done.  Looking forward to trying SRAM (Apex) for the first time.

I have 20BF of red oak waiting to be turned into a hall table for my
wife, and a PegoRichie tubeset, slant six lugset, and bag of dropouts
and brazeons waiting to be turned into frame 3.  I'll be lucky if I
get these done by summer.

Pete

On Apr 15, 1:46 pm, William  wrote:
> Are you going to have all those winter projects done now that the
> riding weather is improving?  I had several and I've done pretty well
> to get most of them knocked out.  The most overarching one is that I
> liquidated a lot of my stuff, including four sets of brifters and all
> my Campy drivetrain bits.  That raised quite a bit of money and I
> think made two of my bikes a lot more useable.  They were:
>
> 1.  Ibis Tandem.  Goodbye to brifters, flight deck and 12-32
> cassette.  Hello to indexed barcons and 12-36 cassette (and $$)
> 2.  Davidson gofast.  Goodbye to campy brifters, derailers, rear hub,
> brakes, 22mm tires and cassette.  Hello to shimano low normal der,
> friction barcons, 12-32 cassette, shimano brakes, tektro levers, and
> 25mm tires (and $$)
> 3.  Bomba.  Hello drop bar cockpit
> 4.  Hillborne.  Hello trail riding configuration
> 5.  Wife's Yves Gomez.  Goodbye cheap thumbshifters, hello index
> barcons (in progress)
>
> I'm kicking another project off tonight.  I wanted a MUSA lugged steel
> road frame to set up as an all-road to live in Southern California,
> since we go down there several times a year.  I found a 1984 Trek 770,
> and I'm picking it up tonight.  The Campy Super Record bits will go
> out on the resale market, and I'll be setting it up more civilized
> over the next month or so.  I picked up a Sugino compact double from
> VO for $90.  I'm even considering keeping the tubulars for a while.
> Has anyone tried the Vittoria Pave 27mm tubulars?  Those look
> awesome.

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[RBW] "budget" 650b wheels?

[pruckelshaus]

I'm building a 650b frame for my wife to use as a commuter; the last
frame I built was a similar frame for myself.  I found a set of new
650b wheels on eBay a while ago for a crazy price ($80 BIN...I
couldn't buy the parts and build them myself for that little) built up
from Weinmann Zac 19 rims, DT spokes (no-name nipples, which I
replaced with DT's), and Deore freehub.  I'd love to find a similar
set of wheels for my wife's pending build, but my search has turned up
empty.  Does anyone know a source for a budget 650b wheelset that will
take a 9/10 speed Shimano cassette?

Thanks,

Pete

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[RBW] Re: can anyone relate--getting older (50) and back into cycling: finding drops not so easy...

[pruckelshaus]

Well, yeah.  I'm not quite that old (44), but I find myself riding on
the hoods or the tops 100% of the time...I virtually never ride the
drops.  I use SRAM Apex on one bike and Dura Ace 7700 on the other, so
brifters all around.  Pop the stem up a bit and see if it helps.

Pete

On Jun 6, 11:55 am, canali  wrote:
> just wondering if it's just me and i need to take my time adding the
> mileage and being consistent  and patient (and getting back into
> shape)
>
> OR do alot of us as we get older no longer find being so bent down as
> comfortable...thinking of swapping out drops on atlantis for jeff
> jones h loop bars or the north road bars.

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[RBW] Re: [BOB] Why Freewheels? WAS: Experiments in Rolling Resistance and Low Speed Stability

[pruckelshaus]

Quill stems allow for far easier (and far more) bar height adjustment,
which is why I prefer them.  I also prefer threaded headsets because I
can remove the bar & stem from my bike and not have the fork fall out
onto the floor.  Threadless headsets were invented by an industry that
was lazy and wanted to make more money (by only having to stock a
single fork/steerer combo), and were a solution in search of a
problem...especially at the beginning.  Sure, now they allow things
like CF steerer tubes, but there's no way in hell I'd run one of them,
either.

Just my $.02

Pete

On Jun 7, 5:20 pm, tarik saleh  wrote:
> THis is a pretty funny conversation all out. I think the big
> difference (for me) is between using quill stems and freewheel hubs on
> brand new  bikes. I don't get it at all. Even worse (to me) is
> speccing quills and freewheel hubs on a new bike. Outside of this, I
> get it, have fun riding. Inside of this, I don't get it, but have fun
> riding. Inside of a dog, it is too dark to read.
>
> Tarik
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 2:52 PM, Steve Palincsar  wrote:
> > On Tue, 2011-06-07 at 13:29 -0700, james black wrote:
>
> >> I see the freewheel system as analogous to the quill stem -
> >> technological improvements have supplanted it in the mainstream
> >> market, but not rendered it worthless or any less useful than it was
> >> 20 years ago.
>
> > Except that with stems it's quill length and diameter, extension and bar
> > diameter that matter, and as long as those remain available in sizes you
> > need, you're good to go; but with freewheels, it's threading and gear
> > choices.  If you need English threading, you're good in that respect --
> > but most of the gearing choices are long gone.  The cog board is gone.
> > What you have today is very, very limited.
>
> > If gearing choices don't matter to you, fine; and if you happen to be a
> > real genuine fan of 14-28 Alpine, then God bless you - some long
> > winter's evening maybe you can explain to me how the shifting pattern
> > works, and who knows, long about the 4th or 5th hot toddy I might
> > actually get it.  Otherwise, you are so out of luck.
>
> > But if you aren't a gear freak, and this isn't the Classic Rendezvous
> > list where Period Correct is God, why are you messing around with
> > freewheels?   "Bottom feeding"?
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[RBW] Re: And Summer Begins.

[pruckelshaus]

Wow, lots of teachers here. Yesterday was last day for me, I teach
high school Computer Science and English.

Pete

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[RBW] Re: And Summer Begins.

[pruckelshaus]

This is my first summer "off" (albeit with my 9 and 12 year old kids)
since I was 13.  I'm 44.  I'm a little worried about being bored, but
I think I'll be OK.

On Jun 13, 1:38 am, Bob  wrote:
> The teachers I know work second jobs in summer.

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[RBW] Re: NOS Freewheel Cache

[pruckelshaus]

The Shimanos worth having IMO are the 600 and Dura Ace.  The lower end
ones are disposable.

On Jun 14, 5:52 pm, Tim Whalen  wrote:
> Newly sensitized to freewheels by the recent discussion here, I noticed a
> cache of some at a local bike shop.  There are 6 - 8 Shimano 7 speeds,
> mostly 14-28 I think with a couple 14-34 widerangers and about 6 Suntour 5
> speeds around 14-28.  Prices were $20 - $22.  No idea if this a find or not
> but put it out in case.
>
> Criterium Cycles, Colorado Springs, 719-599-0149.
>
> Hope this is helpful,
> Tim

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[RBW] Re: Brooks trade...My Swift - Your B17 Special?

[pruckelshaus]

If that's true, I could use one...black pro or B17?

On Jun 17, 11:33 am, jinxed  wrote:
> TRADED!! Thanks Rob!
>
> WOW. Thanks for all the generous offers!
>
>  I think Riv owners have more stock of Brooks saddles than the bike
> shops do!!

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[RBW] Re: 2005 Rambouillet Blue 60cm Excellent Cond.

[pruckelshaus]

Ah, the frame that I sold to you several months ago for $250 less.  In
fact, you even used my photos.  Yes, that's my back yard, resplendent
in the summer sunshine.  And, yes, that's my Keen-clad left shoe in
the photo as well.

Classy.

On Nov 30, 4:13 pm, "mr.trout"  wrote:
> $1000 asking price plus shipping. Toyo built. There are a few small
> nicks in the paint. I would consider the paint a 9 out of 10 if not a
> 9.5. No dents or scratches. It has a fresh coat of framesaver applied.
> Comes with record headset, tektro long reach brakes and crystal fellow
> seatpost. Will include 10 speed veloce group for $300, the group is a
> mix of old and new parts (new 2011 shifters and fd). Race gearing with
> 172.5 cranks.
>
> photos can be found here.http://www.flickr.com/photos/69516...@n00/
>
> thanks

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[RBW] Re: Updated FS: 3TTT, Sugino, SKF, Quickbeam

[pruckelshaus]

Out of curiosity, what's the arm length on the Alpina's?

On Jan 20, 1:56 pm, Clayton Scott  wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Just a few things unclaimed:
>
> - 3ttt ProChrome stem made from columbus tubing (silver), 12cm, Excellent
> condition: $35
>
> - SKF 110 JIS bb, excellend condition: $75
>
> - Sugino Alpina crank, 48/34 compact, rings new, arms: logo rubbed off in
> some areas otherwise in good condition: $95
>
> As previously all prices include shipping.
>
> Of course I still have the frame too: 62cm Quickbeam (60cm ctc), silver,
> from the very last run. In excellent shape, no dings, dents or scratches,
> never crashed, framesavered and always stored inside. Comes with rack and
> headset. $950. For this I will need actual shipping
>
> Thanks,
> Clayton

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[RBW] Re: Oh snap! Now you can buy the ultimate crankset!

[pruckelshaus]

Nice, but $529 is STEEP.  I think I'd rather see something like the
Mighty Tour 
http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/english/chainwheelset_MightytourPE110s_english.htm



On Jan 20, 4:40 pm, William  wrote:
> http://store.somafab.com/suoxcoplrocr.html
>
> Soma Fab actually has the Sugino OX801D in stock.  Crankset and BB for
> a whopping $529.  Way too expensive for many of us, and too
> spaceshippy looking for many of us.  That's about what I thought it
> would cost.  Somebody building a totally tricked-out Roadeo should run
> these and show them off.  High-end road bits can still be carbon-free
> if they want to be.

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[RBW] Re: Smaller frame size next time?

[pruckelshaus]

I bought a "Riv-sized" Rambouillet, and felt exactly the same way.
Sold it, built my own frame, and all is right with the world.  I don't
know if it's because of my racing background (I was certainly no LA,
but I raced through my teens) or being used to having plenty of crotch
clearance with mountain bikes, but having the top tube right up in my
junk wasn't a good feeling.

Pete

On Jan 22, 11:41 am, JimP  wrote:
>    I have a Sma Hillborne which I absolutely Love. It is the best
> bicycle I have ever owned. Orange frame, Cream Delta Cruisers and
> Honjo hammered fenders. A Magnificent and Functional work of Art.
>
>    I can't help but think about another Rivendell at some point,
> perhaps an A. Homer Hilson or Atlantis. The question becomes whether
> or not to get a smaller frame.
>
>    When I ordered my Sam I did the best I could with measurements and
> read that most people buy frames too small for them. I ended up buying
> a 56 cm Sam with 700 tires. It feels great when I am riding BUT, when
> I stand over the top bar I am right on it, and I mean right on it. I
> lean the bike over when I get on, but at stoplights I do fine with one
> foot (toe) down. That suggests I should have gotten the 54 but the
> bike feels great when I am riding. I guess that shows you can adjust
> seat height and saddle position and come up with a bike that "fits"
> while mounted even IF it is too large.
>
>   So, if I ordered an AHH would you recommend a smaller frame? If so,
> what effect would there be, if any, moving back and forth between a 56
> Sam and a 54 AHH?
>
> Thanks for any thoughts.
>
> best,
>
> JimP

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[RBW] Re: Bilenky Chuckwagon, aka Kevin Lau's bike limo

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I hate to be obtuse, but what's the point of this bike model?  Just to
have fixed mounts for a child seat?  In what way is this superior to a
"beater" bike with a child seat attached?  I'm not trying to be
combative, I'm just trying to figure out what the market for this
would be.

On Nov 24, 12:43 am, RonLau  wrote:
> It is a new model from them.  My wife is back on her bike because we
> can now all go for a ride together.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/19694...@n00/4129080053/http://www.flickr.com/photos/19694...@n00/4129080035/http://www.flickr.com/photos/19694...@n00/4129080011/
>
> List of folks to thank.
>
> Stephen, Simon, Bob, Carl, John, Casey and Bina at Bilenky
> Andy, Gabe and John at Box Dog Bikes.
> Rich for giving the wheels to Kevin as a gift, thank you uncle Rich.
>
> Rivendell content: Rich build the wheels, I hope that counts.
>
> Ron

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[RBW] Re: I'm going to draw my own frame! Who else will follow along?

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Don't stop at drawing it, build it!  I built my first frame this past
spring, had a blast, learned a lot, and ended up with one of the
nicest frames I've ever ridden!

On Jul 27, 2:25 pm, William  wrote:
> Grant is apparently going to teach us how to draw a bike frame in his
> little step by step way.  I'm going to follow along.  I want a custom
> frame that somewhat resembles a 58cm 650B A. Homer Hilsen.  The
> critical differences will be that I want it 130mm spaced and want it
> to be a lighter frameset.  I don't know if I'll ever get this frameset
> made, or whether it will be a Rivendell or an Ebisu or a Davidson or
> something else.  But I'm looking forward to drawing it.  I've done a
> fair amount of drafting table work in Engineering school, but never
> went ahead and drew a bike.  Looking forward to it.

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[RBW] Re: New Sugino Crankset

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I agree completely.  No 172.5 makes it a non-starter for me, otherwise
I would be very interested in a pair.  I respect Chris for what he's
doing for the Riv/VO/etc. aspect of the industry, but there are times
when he's wrong, and his stance on 172.5's is one of those times.

On Aug 2, 6:48 pm, William  wrote:
> Those Gran Cru cranks are slick and much more retro in look.  Too bad
> for me that Chris K insists I can't tell the difference between
> 172.5mm and 170.  They should be available any day now.  46/30 is
> going to be the right thing for a lot of things.
>
> On Aug

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[RBW] Re: Looking for a ~60cm ride

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I have a 60cm blue Ram frame/fork for sale, but could probably throw
something together that resembles a complete bike.

On Aug 17, 4:42 pm, Adam Kimball  wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Ever since I sold my Rambouillet, I've lived on my Big Dummy.  I love
> the bike immensely - maybe too much.  After putting between 15-20
> miles on it every day, my right knee is stuck in mild tendinitis.
> I've worked a lot on the fit, and do my best to keep the cadence up
> and downward force minimal - but I can't get it over the hump.
> Returning to fossil fuels isn't an option right now.  So, I'm looking
> for another ride - one to complement the BD.
>
> Ideally I would be buying a 61cm Hilsen or Atlantis.  But that doesn't
> stop me from thinking about other frames from Rivendell or even frames
> from other builders which make sense.  So, if you have a 59,60,61 cm
> bike that is a do-it-all ride - let me know.  I'm less interested in
> frame/fork combos and more interested in bikes.  Good and used is fine
> with me.  I have a tendency to baby nice stuff, and I'd rather start
> off with something used but loved.
>
> Thanks,
> Adam

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[RBW] Re: VO 50.4 BCD Crankset is here

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Yes, but it's too bad that Chris has decided that nobody needs to ride
172.5mm cranks.  He's a fool for making that kind of decision, and has
certainly lost a good amount of business because of it...including my
own.  This would be the perfect crank for my needs, if only it were
available as a 172.5.

Pete

On Aug 9, 11:04 pm, Michael_S  wrote:
> The new 50.4 bcd TA Cyclotourist copy crankset is now in stock at VO.
> Looks very nice and shiny! The stock 46-30 combo seems like it would
> work well most flatter places. Though it seems like 46t ring would get
> a lot use to me since the 30 would only be needed climbing?  What
> freewheel/cassette do most people run in hilly areas with this set?

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[RBW] Re: VO 50.4 BCD Crankset is here

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Nothing scientific, they just feel right.  They allow me to maintain a
cadence of between 80 and 90, without tiring me out, while still
giving me a sense that I'm putting power to the pedals.  I'd tried a
set of 170's a couple of years back for about a month, and I felt like
I was riding with my shoelaces tied together.  175's are just too long
and I can't get my cadence high enough.

Call me Goldilocks, I guess.

Pete

On Aug 19, 11:21 pm, andrew hill  wrote:
> I don't really understand about crank length and it's benefits.
>
> My gut says that with short legs I'd benefit from shorter cranks, but I've 
> always used 175 (2 mtn bikes and 1 Riv Sam).
> I do have some kneed problems on one side, especially an IT band problem that 
> cropped after a century in June.. perhaps less bend would help that.
>
> Why do you like em, Pete?
>
> best,
> andrew
>
> On Aug 19, 2010, at 8:00 PM, pruckelshaus wrote:
>
>
>
> > Yes, but it's too bad that Chris has decided that nobody needs to ride
> > 172.5mm cranks.  He's a fool for making that kind of decision, and has
> > certainly lost a good amount of business because of it...including my
> > own.  This would be the perfect crank for my needs, if only it were
> > available as a 172.5.
>
> > Pete
>
> > On Aug 9, 11:04 pm, Michael_S  wrote:
> >> The new 50.4 bcd TA Cyclotourist copy crankset is now in stock at VO.
> >> Looks very nice and shiny! The stock 46-30 combo seems like it would
> >> work well most flatter places. Though it seems like 46t ring would get
> >> a lot use to me since the 30 would only be needed climbing?  What
> >> freewheel/cassette do most people run in hilly areas with this set?
>
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[RBW] FS: 60cm Ram F/F/HS, blue/white

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Need to finance the next frame I'm building, so it's time for my
previous ride to go.  Blue & white, some paint chips but never crashed
and straight as an arrow.  Looking for $850 plus shipping.  I'm in
19426 if you're local and want to see it in person.  If interested,
email me and I'll send you a link to download a zip of the full
resolution photos I took of it.

Pete

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[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Ram F/F/HS, blue/white

[pruckelshaus]

Price drop to $800 plus shipping.

On Aug 25, 8:17 pm, pruckelshaus  wrote:
> Need to finance the next frame I'm building, so it's time for my
> previous ride to go.  Blue & white, some paint chips but never crashed
> and straight as an arrow.  Looking for $850 plus shipping.  I'm in
> 19426 if you're local and want to see it in person.  If interested,
> email me and I'll send you a link to download a zip of the full
> resolution photos I took of it.
>
> Pete

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[RBW] Re: White Industries vbc road crank

[pruckelshaus]

Time for me to chime in with my "I'd happily buy a VO crankset if they
made them in a 172.5mm crank arm length".  Sometimes I think Chris K
is trying to out-Grant Grant.

On Sep 9, 9:01 am, Garth  wrote:
> I'll double the suggestion to use an XD2 crank and leave off the big
> ring. Riv, or a flexible local bike shop can swap out the rings you
> need instead of being stuck with ones you don't want. I don't thin Riv
> has 30t 74mm rings in stock, but I'm sure they can get one in a jiffy.
> 44t or 46t I'm sure they have for the middle.
>
> The VO Polyvalent crank does just this, and you get a chainguard to
> boot. You also get a regular bolt pattern, no knuckle busting hidden
> 5th bolts.   VO gives Q-factor specs on their websites(VO, VO Imports,
> and VO Blog), but they contradict each other and they won't give a
> firm answer via email, just saying they are approximates. Their
> approximations vary up to 6mm (158m to 164mm). It matters maybe yes
> and no.

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[RBW] WTB: Nitto Dirt Drops

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Anyone have a pair of Nitto (or old school WTB) Dirt Drops in decent
condition that they'd like to sell?

Thanks,

Pete

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[RBW] Re: Continental GrandPrix 4 season 700x28

[pruckelshaus]

I'm riding Ruffy Tuffy's and love them.

On Sep 17, 11:43 am, Michael_S  wrote:
> After reading all the hype about the Challenge Paris-Roubaix tires I
> decided to order a pair for my new custom Randonnering bike. I had
> read about the low rolling resistance and supple ride which all
> sounded great. I've read about the fact that they were not very sturdy
> when it came to road debris and stuff, but it couldn't be that bad. I
> don't ride in the inner city so I figured that I would not have too
> many flats to be worried. When I got the package and felt the thread
> thicknesses it was so thin and delicate that I've decided to return
> them.
>
> Now I need to find a 28-30mm  tire that is reasonably fast and
> durable. The Paselas seem ok, I have 35's on our tandem and 32's on my
> urban bike . I was looking for something a little better.  The Roly
> Polys seem like an option. And perhaps the Grand Bois, but I hear they
> are flat prone too.
>
>  The Continental GP 4000 4 seasons seem like a good compromise. Does
> anyone have experience with these?

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Dirt Drops

[pruckelshaus]

Bars found from a lister, thanks.

Next quest: Inexpensive 650b wheels, used is OK, intend to run Grand
Bois Hetre 650x42 tires so a wide-ish rim would be nice.  I can get a
set of HandSpun Deore LX/Velocity Dyad/DT 14's for 216 shipped...
Need something that takes a Shimano 10s cassette.

On Sep 15, 6:25 pm, pruckelshaus  wrote:
> Anyone have a pair of Nitto (or old school WTB) Dirt Drops in decent
> condition that they'd like to sell?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Pete

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[RBW] Re: Feeling Abondoned

[pruckelshaus]

I actually came here to post a lament about the loss of what is
probably the only "true" 700x28mm road tire out there.  I simply
cannot believe that ruffy tuffy/rolly polly sales are not enough to
support having a new set of molds made.  At the very least, I hope
that whomever makes the tires (Panasonic?) decides to make an
identical tire all their own to make up for this.  I won't say that
this decision has me pissed off, because, hey, it's just a bike tire.
However, often enough in recent memory I've asked myself silently "why
the hell would/did Grant/Riv do that?" that I now understand that my
Riv phase might be coming to an end.

I might even pick up a couple spares, before they're all gone...

Pete
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[RBW] Re: Was San Marcos - Now Seats Forward on Rivendells

[pruckelshaus]

I have one or two IRD two bolt zero setback posts in 27.2 that I'd
gladly trade your Nitto seatposts for...

On Jan 13, 9:22 pm, James Warren  wrote:
> I'm a seat-forward Rivendell rider person, and I just recently found out. It 
> freaked me out a bit, because I have a few of them with setback Nitto 
> seatposts, and so far, I've only switched to the Thomson on the Ram with good 
> results. I want a good silver seatpost for the other bikes too, so do I need 
> to spring for Thomsons on those? I'm thinking about just flipping the Nittos 
> around backwards. Will this cause problems?
>
> -Jim W.
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> >From: "Frederick, Steve" 
> >Sent: Jan 13, 2010 11:50 AM
> >To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> >Subject: RE: [RBW] Re: A Bit More on the RBW/SOMA San Marcos/Amos
>
> >Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
> >>The difference between 72 and 73 degrees should easily be accommodated
> >>with a zero-setback post.  Are you saying you are already using one of
> >>those with a 73 degree seat tube?
>
> >I am--my "ideal," seat tube angle with the saddle I typically use is 73.5.  
> >That assumes a zero-setback post with the saddle rails centered.  So I'm on 
> >the steep side for a Riv rider!
>
> >Steve "short thighs," Frederick, East Lansing, MI- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
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[RBW] Re: this oughta be a motto for this group

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I have four:
* Klein mountain bike...honestly, it's never even been really off
road, but it's perfect for riding around the neighborhood and the bike
trails with my kids.
* Rambouillet with Dura Ace 7700 STI triple stuff mostly
* Specialized Allez steel with downtube shifters and nice, fat
tubulars for when I want to get kinky
* "Shopping bike" - Schwinn Prelude frame, parts out of the bin, for
trips to the store.

The "loophole" - a Burly Rock-n-Road tandem that doesn't get ridden
very much because it just doesn't fit me all that well.  I should
probably sell it.

And on deck - I'm building a randonneur style frame, 73 parallel
angles, 57cm square, 435mm stays, low BB out of Columbus SPX.  I've
got all of the main triangle miters done, will spend this week
cleaning up the tubes and lugs, and will tack braze it next week.
This will replace the 60cm Rambouillet, which is "right sized" per
Riv, but still feels way too big even after a year of riding it.  The
sad thing is, even though this is my first frame, I'm already thinking
about the second.

The only bike I would add to this is a true classic of some
sort...along the lines of a full NR Paramount, Cinelli Super Corsa, or
an originally equipped Peugeot PX-10.

Pete

On Jan 18, 11:37 pm, Seth Vidal  wrote:
> From RR 42beta:
>
> "How many bikes?
> Seven is good. A beater a bomber, a single-speed,
> a touring bike, a lightish road bike, a do-all
> racked and bagged bike, a mixte, a loaner, and
> a work in progress. Seven? Make it nine."
>
> I LOVE THIS.
> LOVE.
>
> -sv
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[RBW] Re: WTT 57cm Romulus for a 59-60 Ram/Rom/Saluki/Hilsen

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As soon as the frame I just built (my first!  lugged, rando geometry,
low BB, longish stays, Columbus SPX) comes back from the painter, I'll
have a 60cm blue and white Rambouillet for sale...unfortunately, I'm
on the opposite end of the country (Philly).  Let me know if you're
interested.  I might be interested in trade + cash if it's a canti-
rom.

Pete

On May 5, 8:50 pm, nathan spindel  wrote:
> Shot in the dark: does anyone have a 59-60cm Rambouillet, Romulus,
> Saluki, or Hilsen that's too big for them and wants to trade for my
> 57cm Romulus + maybe a few hundred bucks? After a while of trying to
> make my 57cm Rom fit well (a stretch at 5'11" / 86 PBH) I've finally
> decided that it's time to go bigger. I'm in the bay area, and would
> rather do this in person than ship frames around…
>
> -nathan
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[RBW] Re: Roadeo Build Question - SRAM Apex, anyone?

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The Apex stuff looks really interesting, and I'm considering putting
it on the frame that I built that is currently at the painters.  The
main question I have is...the brakes don't look like they are short
reach; I wonder if they are something other than 39-49?  There's
nothing on the SRAM site that lists those specs.

Anyway, yeah, looks like interesting stuff, and at about $750, it
should compete well with 105.  However...is it available yet?  I
remember reading that it would be a summer release.

Pete

On May 19, 11:26 am, reynoldslugs  wrote:
> Beautiful new Roadeo frame received, will have the LBS build it up
> this week.  Am thinking about SRAM Apex (brifters, derailleur, and
> 11-32 cassette).  Or, possibly, the Apex brifters with SRAM XX
> derailleur and 11-36 cassette.
>
> Cranks will probably be a TA Cyclotourist knock-off from Velo Orange,
> with 26-42 chainrings.
>
> I don't know much about these new SRAM systems or how they would work
> for the Roadeo. Any comments, feedback, opinions, criticisms, threats
> of bodily injury, or endorsements from the list?
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[RBW] Re: new (to me) Rambouillet

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Mike, as soon as the frame I just built gets back from paint, I'll
have a 60cm blue Ram for sale...I'll post it here first to keep it "in
the family".

Pete

On May 25, 11:51 pm, Michael_S  wrote:
> Love that bike... wow? esp. the no shimaNo build kit, very eclectic.
>
> where does everybody find these frames? seems like on Ebay and CL
> those sizes get snapped up super fast.
>
> Enjoy and ride!
>
> ~Mike~
>
> On May 25, 8:02 pm, amoll68  wrote:
>
>
>
> > Stuart,
>
> > Congratulations, and welcome to "the club" - looks like a great ride.
>
> > I think that is the best shade of orange ever to grace a bicycle. I
> > love my AHH, and they are obviously quite similar in design.
>
> > Look forward to seeing it in person soon.
>
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[RBW] FS: 60cm Rambouillet, blue/white

[pruckelshaus]

I finally got the frame that I built for myself back from the
painter's, so it's time to sell the Ram.

It's a blue and white, 60cm, in excellent used condition.  A couple of
nicks, but it's never been crashed or dropped.  I believe it's a Toyo
frame.  Alignment is perfect.  Selling as a frame/fork/Shimano 600
headset, but here's a picture of the complete bike:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v344/127/70/1160592711/n1160592711_30168618_4077.jpg

The parts will be off this weekend, I want to get in one last ride or
two.

Asking $1,000 plus shipping.  US only.  I'm in SE PA (19426) if you'd
like to pick up.  If you buy it and have parts to build up as a
complete bike, I'll swap your components over for free.

Email me at pruckelsh...@gmail.com if interested.

Thanks,

Pete

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[RBW] Re: Question Concerning External Bearings BB for triple

[pruckelshaus]

I have a set of Suginos on my bike.  A not terribly good pic here:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs534.snc3/30288_1502481239577_1160592711_31456699_5981294_n.jpg

Found a product pic here:

http://www.qbike.com/product/s/Sugino-RD-5000-Direct-Drive-Road-Crankset.shtml

As far as I can tell, they are Alpina's with a "pipe" bottom bracket,
but other than that, they have a more traditional look.  I got them
used off of ebay, they came with cheap-o Sugino rings and Tange
bearing cups, so I swapped the rings with older style Ultegra rings
(for a 52/42/30), and I picked up a set of Dura Ace BB cups, which
work fine.

I like them a lot, meaning that I installed them and don't have to
think about them.  I'd like to find the same cranks in a 110 double;
I'd like to try running a 34/46 compact double.

Pete

On Jun 28, 11:36 pm, GeorgeS  wrote:
> I am getting a new road frame and I would like to try an external
> bearing BB.  But I want a triple.  The only one I've found is
> Shimano's Ultegra with a 50-39-30.  Anyone know of another option?
> GeorgeS

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[RBW] Re: found on the interwebs: SRAM Rival 170mm 110bcd Compact double crankset

[pruckelshaus]

Nice...too bad they aren't 172.5mm and 34/44 or 34/46.  I'm old and
slow.  I need a 53 like I need a hole in the head.  I think ideal
would be 28/42 but a 110 doesn't go that low and a 58.6 isn't worth
it.

Pete

On Jul 16, 11:10 am, cyclotourist  wrote:
> Nice set of 110bcd cranks.  I have a
> set,
> and really like & recommend them.  Finish is nice although a bit delicate.
> Rings are really good though.
> This is in the NLA polished finish.  They're black now.  If you can get over
> the outboard bearings, they're really good cranks.
>
> http://www.ediscountbike.com/SRAM-Rival-Compact-Crankset/Cranks-Botto...
>
> No affiliation/connection/kickback/shadiness with retailer.
>
> --
> Cheers,
> David
> Redlands, CA
>
> "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something
> wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym."  ~Bill Nye,
> scientist guy

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[RBW] Re: Anyone have a San Marco 'Rolls' saddle...

[pruckelshaus]

Yeah, I'd go vegetarian for a week (if you know me, that's a big deal)
if I could find a couple of Turbomatics.  I even have a bright yellow
flite to trade...

On Jul 16, 11:57 am, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:
> On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 3:27 AM, S.Cutshall  wrote:
> > Hey Steve...
>
> > I've got one en route, but tell you what... if I like the saddle
> > enough, I'll be in touch about yours [I would be having more than one
> > bike that would need re-saddled if the Rolls' shape/width/feel works
> > for me].
>
> > Thanks...
>
> > -Scott
>
> > Here, class, we see the beginning of that pathology known to medical
>
> science as "Saddle Hoarding."
>
> Patrick "Flites and Turbos! Flites and Turbos!" Moore
>
> --
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[RBW] FS: 60cm Rambouillet F/F/HS, blue/white

[pruckelshaus]

Have a ridden, beausaged blue & white 60cm Rambouillet frame, fork,
and headset for sale.  Excellent shape, a couple of paint chips but no
dings and the alignment is spot-on.  Asking $950 plus actual shipping
costs.  I'm outside of Philadelphia if you'd prefer to see it. Email
me if interested.

Thanks,

Pete

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[RBW] Re: found on the interwebs: SRAM Rival 170mm 110bcd Compact double crankset

[pruckelshaus]

Not wild about the graphics, but I like it...too bad the two rings
have two different BCD's.  I'm running a 130/74mm Alpina triple right
now and spend 99.5% of my time in the 42.

On Jul 16, 2:42 pm, William  wrote:
> ...and by "this" I mean this:
>
> http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/english/ox801d_main_english.htm
>

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[RBW] Re: You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed......

[pruckelshaus]

I don't live on a 15% hill, and that's probably the next type of frame
that I'm going to build.

On Jul 16, 4:18 pm, William  wrote:
> You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed
> You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed
> You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed
> You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed
> You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed
> You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed
>
> I keep repeating it to myself.  I can't say it's working all that well
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330451742585&ssPag...

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[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Rambouillet F/F/HS, blue/white

[pruckelshaus]

$950 too high?  Make me an offer via email.  I'll respond to the
serious ones.  Need to sell this to finance the frame I'm going to
build this winter.

Would also consider a trade for a 58cm Quickbeam.

Thanks

Pete

On Jul 16, 2:45 pm, pruckelshaus  wrote:
> Have a ridden, beausaged blue & white 60cm Rambouillet frame, fork,
> and headset for sale.  Excellent shape, a couple of paint chips but no
> dings and the alignment is spot-on.  Asking $950 plus actual shipping
> costs.  I'm outside of Philadelphia if you'd prefer to see it. Email
> me if interested.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Pete

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[RBW] Re: One reason for us to like bigger tires

[pruckelshaus]

When people scream for low taxes above all else, they get what they
deserve.  On the plus side, those roads are the natural habitat for
Atlantii and the like.

On Jul 19, 10:39 am, Anne Paulson  wrote:
> Strapped cities and counties turning paved roads into gravel roads:
>
> http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405274870491330457537095036373...
>
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>
> My hovercraft is full of eels

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[RBW] Re: OT: Kickbike Review

[pruckelshaus]

The Amish and Old Order Mennonite (they aren't the same thing) kids
around here ride them (or something very similar).  Saw a gaggle of 4
teens in bare feet and straw hats rippin' around on them the other
day.

On Jul 21, 12:02 am, Linkbeak  wrote:
> For what it's worth, I thought I'd share a quick review of my
> experience test riding one of the Kickbikes that Grant has blogged
> about.  A few weeks ago I went with a friend of my who wanted to try
> them out.  She used to do a lot of riding but an ear problem that has
> led to bouts of vertigo has kept her off the bike.  She thought this
> might be a reasonable alternative.
>
> The first thing I'll say is that the only real resemblance between
> bike riding and a Kickbike is that they both have the word "bike" in
> them.  Using the Kickbike is essentially like riding a skateboard with
> a bike wheel.  That being said, it's a killer workout.  I think it was
> designed in Finland, I'm guessing as off-season training for cross-
> country skiers.  To use it, you kick a few times with one foot, switch
> feet and repeat.  It didn't take me long to discover I'm significantly
> weaker on my non-dominant side.
>
> You can get it with front wheels in both 700c and 26 inch.  I think it
> would be possible to put a rack on the front; you can also put a
> basket on the front.  Legally I don't know if it is considered a bike
> and whether you could use it on the road.
>
> We test rode a couple of models.  The one my friend bought is poorly
> made and comes with low quality components.  They are introducing new
> models that cost a few hundred more and hopefully have better
> components.
>
> If I had a decent place to ride one, I'd consider picking one of these
> up cheap off Craigslist or Ebay.  But for me, I'll save my money for
> another bike.

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[RBW] WTB: Parts for a decent grocery bike

[pruckelshaus]

I'm building a grocery bike that I won't have to worry about...don't
want my Ram getting stolen.  The foundation for this is a mid 80's
Schwinn Preludem decent enough frame but ratty enough to not deserve a
second look by the miscreants.

Anyway, I'm looking for the following:
* Triple crankset that will work with a 122.5mm bottom bracket
(Suntour XC Pro) -- so an older XT/DX/LX or Suntour XC Pro/Comp/
Expert.  170mm or 175mm is fine.
* Triple front derailleur, 28.6mm clamp, bottom pull.

Nice to finds, but I have stuff that will work:
* 27" or 700c touring type (something that will take a 28mm or wider
tire) wheels that will take a Shimano 8s cassette.

I'm just west of Philadelphia, PA...local would be great.

Thanks,

Pete


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[RBW] WTB: Wider 700c tires, used is fine

[pruckelshaus]

I need one last thing for my grocery bike (sadly, not a Riv, it's a
heavily modified Schwinn Prologue, ugly enough to be ignored by the
miscreants) -- a set of wider 700c tires, something along the lines of
a Jack Brown or a Speedblend, that will fit properly on a set of Sun
CR-18 wheels.  28c will probably be too narrow, 32-35c would be
great.  Used is fine (in fact, they would probably be preferred), so
long as the tires still have some miles left in them.  Let me know if
you can help me out...

Thanks,

Pete
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[RBW] Re: In the market for a 58-60cm Riv frame

[pruckelshaus]

Actually, the dryer was fine, and was donated to Habitat for
Humanity.  It was the washer that died.  Still, it's amazing how
quickly this thread went down the clothesline path :P

I have had a couple of people contact me about Romulus frames; their
asking price is well within my budget (even after the expense of a set
of Bigmouth 57's and a pair of Ruffy Tuffy's is figured in)...so
unless someone has a Rambouillet or AHH frame out there for a killer
price, I think i've found what I need.

Thanks,

Pete

On Sep 6, 6:33 am, Angus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Pete,
>
> This thread sure headed down the clothesline path quickly.
>
> Hang in there, I'm sure the right Rivendell frame will show up.
>
> Our dryer had problems after we moved into our new home (the dryer
> came with the house, the previous owners had seven kids).  I spent
> every evening for a week taking it apart, ordering parts, replacing
> the bearings and getting it reassembled while listening to complains
> from my daughters.  Yuk!  If I can equate one Rivendell to the dryer
> fix, I'm glad I did it now.
>
> Angus
>
> On Sep 5, 5:50 pm, pruckelshaus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
>
> > Well, poop...the world is conspiring against me.  Was looking at
> > popping a couple of grand for a complete bike from someone on this
> > list, and then our clothes washer died and the wife asked me to "re-
> > assess" my bike budget.  So I looked around, found that Kogswell had
> > an NOS Model P in my size that was under my budget, so I pulled the
> > trigger on that and waited...was promised that it would arrive
> > yesterday, still no sign of it today, so I called and was told by
> > Matthew that the frame still hadn't left his shop...it was in the box
> > and ready to go, but apparently it "wasn't what I told you it is" and
> > in the end, I canceled that order for a number of reasons relating to
> > the frame, poor communication on Kogswell's part, and poor customer
> > service.  So, instead of building up a new bike this afternoon, I'm
> > back in the market for a frame.
>
> > What I'm looking for is a 58-60cm (my PBH is 86cm), 700c wheeled, 32c
> > tire capable, caliper brake ready Rivendell frame for hopefully a good
> > price.  Beausage is fine, so long as the frame is structurally sound,
> > dent and rust free.  So, if you're looking at replacing your old frame
> > with a new one in the next month or so, shoot me an email with what
> > you've got and how much you're asking for it.  Bonus points if you
> > have pics.  Heck, it doesn't even need to be a Riv if it meets my
> > other qualifications, but I'm still looking for lugged steel with a 1"
> > threaded headset.
>
> > Thanks,
>
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[RBW] Re: Racing Wheel Meets Pothole

[pruckelshaus]

Ouch.  Looks sort of like I did after some bike-less airtime I did
downhilling at Killington (hit large rock at speed, bike stopped, I
assumed the superman position but forgot my tights and cape).  I lived
for the rest of the week of vacation off of class 3 pharmaceuticals,
Woodchuck pear cider and Ben and Jerry's, so it wasn't all bad :P

Pete

On Sep 6, 11:02 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Ouch!
>
> http://picasaweb.google.com/jonathan.eropkin/DunniganCrash2008#
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[RBW] Re: Racing Wheel Meets Pothole

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With a wire-spoked, drilled-flange, metal-rimmed wheel, that's what
happens.  Take away any one of those factors, or worse yet, more than
one of those factors, and catastrophic failure will be the name of the
game.  I realize that I'm preaching to the retro-choir, but you'll
have to pry my wire-spoked, drilled-flange, metal-rimmed wheels from
my cold, dead hands.

Pete

On Sep 7, 2:38 am, "David Estes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I don't think a hub or a rim should fail like that.  I mean, we didn't see
> the pothole, but he doesn't go on and on about how absolutely huge it
> was...  I've always thought of wheels as being the strongest part of the
> bike.  Have seen plenty (well, a handful) of pics showing bent forks,
> tweaked down/top tubs after an impact.  That's normal.  The wheel in those
> instances always came out fine...
>
> Damn...
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Sep 6, 2008 at 9:34 PM, Mitch F. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Oh my Gawd!
>
> > Should that happen?  I mean, should a hub fail like that?
>
> > I don't think so.
>
> > --- On *Sat, 9/6/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote:
>
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Subject: [RBW] Racing Wheel Meets Pothole
> > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> > Date: Saturday, September 6, 2008, 11:02 PM
>
> > Ouch!
>
> >  http://picasaweb.google.com/jonathan.eropkin/DunniganCrash2008#
> > --
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[RBW] Anyone here made their own wooden fenders?

[pruckelshaus]

I'm a fair hand at woodworking, and am thinking about adding fenders
to my bike.  I put two and two together and thought "What the heck,
make my own!"  I haven't started the project yet...still in the
planning stage and was wondering if anyone here had done this.

What I'm planning on doing is using 3 layers of 1/8" hardwood veneer,
I'd like to use birdseye maple, more likely I'll use whatever I find
at Lowe's.  I'll slice the veneer into 2" or so wide strips and soak
them in water.  Beforehand, I'll build a set of clamshell forms that
are the radius of the wheel & tire + 1/2" that can be clamped
together; I'll probably use stacked & glued 2x10's cut in my bandsaw
(I'll need to graft them in order to achieve the proper radius).  Once
the wood has soaked for a couple of minutes, I'll glue the layers
together using polyurethene glue (not sure if this is the best choice,
but it cures in the presence of moisture), lay them into the forms,
and then clamp the forms together and allow everything to set.
Question -- will the formed wood retain the form's shape, or will it
"relax"?  Once done, I'll release the fenders from the form, trim
either on my jointer or my band saw, bevel the edges on the router
table, sand, apply a couple of coats of spar varnish, and then drill
and attach hardware.   Not sure what I'll do about hardware, probably
just make my own brackets and buy a set of stays.

Comments?  Suggestions?

Thanks,

Pete
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[RBW] Re: Anyone here made their own wooden fenders?

[pruckelshaus]

Looks cool.  The most dofficult part of that would probably be
fabricating the forms that hold the fender to shape while the glue
cures.  Looks like all he did was take pie slices out of the veneer
before layup, then make sure that the pie slices don't match up when
layed up.  I like his stays and hardware, wonder where he sourced them
from.

Let me get a set of straight ones out of the way before I tackle
something like this :)

Pete

On Sep 13, 6:27 am, JoelMatthews <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Check outhttp://jonnycycles.com/August 19 blog entry.  Some guy in
> Wisconsin made a pair of wood fenders that curve in over the wheel as
> metal fenders do.  Not sure how sturdy these will be.  If they hold
> up, it seems a much better fender than the flat design most use.
>
> On Sep 12, 8:52 pm, pruckelshaus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
>
> > I'm a fair hand at woodworking, and am thinking about adding fenders
> > to my bike.  I put two and two together and thought "What the heck,
> > make my own!"  I haven't started the project yet...still in the
> > planning stage and was wondering if anyone here had done this.
>
> > What I'm planning on doing is using 3 layers of 1/8" hardwood veneer,
> > I'd like to use birdseye maple, more likely I'll use whatever I find
> > at Lowe's.  I'll slice the veneer into 2" or so wide strips and soak
> > them in water.  Beforehand, I'll build a set of clamshell forms that
> > are the radius of the wheel & tire + 1/2" that can be clamped
> > together; I'll probably use stacked & glued 2x10's cut in my bandsaw
> > (I'll need to graft them in order to achieve the proper radius).  Once
> > the wood has soaked for a couple of minutes, I'll glue the layers
> > together using polyurethene glue (not sure if this is the best choice,
> > but it cures in the presence of moisture), lay them into the forms,
> > and then clamp the forms together and allow everything to set.
> > Question -- will the formed wood retain the form's shape, or will it
> > "relax"?  Once done, I'll release the fenders from the form, trim
> > either on my jointer or my band saw, bevel the edges on the router
> > table, sand, apply a couple of coats of spar varnish, and then drill
> > and attach hardware.   Not sure what I'll do about hardware, probably
> > just make my own brackets and buy a set of stays.
>
> > Comments?  Suggestions?
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > Pete- Hide quoted text -
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[RBW] Re: headset availability

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Put in a Chris King 2-nut and you'll never need to buy another
headset.

Other than that, I'd probably go for one of the Tange headsets that VO
carries:

http://www.velo-orange.com/headsets.html

Pete

On Dec 4, 11:35 pm, Aaron Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Rivendell doesn't seem to be selling headsets anymore (or maybe
> they're just out of stock). Does anyone have any recommendations for
> classy, silver, non-garish, threaded 1" headsets? Maybe even one with
> some old skool Campy-style flavor, given that I'll be using it on an
> old Italian racing frame?
>
> The only ones I've come across so far (in silver) are Campy Record,
> Chris King, and Interloc. Among these, would any one be preferred to
> the others? Are there any other brands or models worth considering?
> What are people using these days?
>
> Thanks,
> Aaron
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[RBW] Re: Haiku

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The Big Lebowski.

The finest movie ever.

The dude does abide.

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[RBW] Re: for sale again and again.....

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Sarah, I emailed you about the Ultegra shifters.  My wife's right
shifter is on the fritz so these would get put to very good use.

Let me know if you don't get the email.

Thanks

Pete
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[RBW] Re: Any opinions on Sachs shifters?

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Sachs is nice because it works fine with Shimano -- at least the old
stuff did.  Your 7s shifter is also probably7 8s.

On Jan 14, 11:13 am, BJU  wrote:
> Not exactly Riv-related, but I figure you lot, if anyone, would have
> experience with these shifters. I am looking at a late 90s cyclocross
> bike that comes equipped with a Sachs ergo 7spd shifter set. The
> seller says they are in great shape, very reliable, and super smooth.
> Basically a Campy lever with a Sachs label. The bike is priced right,
> but only if I don't have to spend mucho dinero "upgrading" all the
> components. I am not so much concerned about the 7spd drivetrain as I
> am finding replacement parts down the road...cassettes, chains, etc.
> Is there a market for Sachs stuff amongst the Vintage crowd should I
> decide to switch to 9spd down the road?
>
> Thx,
> Brian
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[RBW] Swap my 60cm Ram frameset for your 58cm Ram or 58cm/700c AHH?

[pruckelshaus]

After yesterday's ride, I've come to the conclusion that my new-ish
(to me) blue & white 60cm Rambouillet is just a tad too big, and I'd
be happier with a 58cm frame.  Anyone out there in the opposite
situation, unhappy with their 58cm frame and looking for a slightly
larger size?  If so, shoot me an email at pruckelshaus AT gmail.com

My Ram is in excellent shape, with some very minor paint chips from
the previous owner, but no tube dings and the frame is straight and
true.  Pics available.

Thanks

Pete


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[RBW] Re: EEK!!! Say it ain't so (Shimano Electronic Shiftng System)

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Much more so than a car... :P

I'm pretty sure I'm the only person on our small suburban street that
still drives (by preference) a car with a manual transmission, and
both of my daughters will learn how to drive a manual transmission.

Pete

On Feb 15, 5:43 pm, Kelly  wrote:
> It is so terribly exhausting to have to manually shift on a
> bike.. :)
>
> On Feb 14, 3:22 pm, Jim Cloud  wrote:
>
>
>
> > First a reintroduction.  I was previously a member of the old bikelist
> > Rivendell Bicycle Owners group, however I haven't participated in this
> > reconstituted group under the Cyclofiend banner.  After following some
> > of the recent postings I wanted back in!
>
> > I just read an article in today's online edition of the New York
> > Times.  I'm sure this is new news, however I thought the article was
> > interesting.  Here's a link:
>
> >http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/14/sports/cycling/14gears.html?th&emc=th
>
> > I'm sure that Grant Peterson will be wildly enthusiastic!
>
> > What's wrong with friction shifting or an indexed shifting system (I
> > use both)?
>
> > Jim Cloud- Hide quoted text -
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[RBW] Re: Specialized Sequoia

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Yeah, that's one of my grail bikes, and the first frame that I built used a 
very similar geometry to the Sequoia.  Tim Neenan, the guy who designed the 
original bike, is making them again -  
http://www.lighthousecycles.com/lighthouse-sequoia/ 

On Wednesday, April 11, 2012 9:37:52 AM UTC-4, Brian Campbell wrote:
>
> I have an opportunnity to buy a 60cm Specialized Sequoia ($650) in almost 
> new condition. My interweb research has let me know that these bikes have a 
> dedicated following. I was wondering if anyone here has one and could 
> possibly tell me their thoughts about the bike and also, if the price is in 
> the ball park?

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[RBW] Riv-ish retro cycling gloves?

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I'm stuck wearing lycra backed Pearl Izumi cycling gloves.  Comfy enough, 
but I hate the look.  I used to have a set of Cannondale crochet backed 
fingerless cycling gloves back in the 80's, and I'd like to find something 
similar.

Dromarti makes gloves that I think would be perfect - 
http://www.dromarti.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_33&products_id=27
 - 
but $138 is a bit ridiculous.  Does anyone know of a source for a similar, 
high quality, but more affordable glove?  I now that Riv carries a similar 
glove for $15, but I actually prefer a darker color leather.

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[RBW] Fork rake radius

[pruckelshaus]

IMO, there are pleasing to the eye fork rake radii, and then there are 
those that are not.  The "new" Betty falls into the latter category:

http://gallery.mailchimp.com/2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbd/files/bet1.1.jpg?utm_source=Current+Members&utm_campaign=96a454b30c-New_Foy_Sizes2_17_2012&utm_medium=email
 

Does anyone else think this looks like the forks got slammed in a car door?

Diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks I suppose.  I do like the color, 
though.

Pete

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[RBW] Re: 1988 Suntour Small Parts Catalog, oddities

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Pre-select was used with the indexed stem shifters.  IIRC, it had a 
spring-loaded cable mounting bolt on the RD that allowed the rider to shift 
(or "pre-select") while they were not pedaling, then the shift would happen 
once they started pedaling.

On Sunday, September 2, 2012 10:43:07 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Cross-posted from Internet-Bob because I know lots of Rivendell people 
> like shiney Suntour bits. I found this on Craigslist last week. I found 
> several unusual bits I'd never heard of:
> Ergonomic MTB grips called Palm Control, which I presume were 
> grip-shifters similar to Campagnolo in which the entire grip moved for 
> shifts.
> Have you ever seen indexed stem shifters? Me neither. They had 
> friction-left/friction-index-right and a single righthand fiction-index 
> shifter for bikes without front derailers. 
> Two rear derailers with something called a "pre-select mechanism". I have 
> no idea what that is. 
> The number of groups they were running in 1988 is staggering. Paging 
> through the book, it's hard to believe they were gone six years later.
> Joe Bernard
> Vallejo, CA.
>

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[RBW] Re: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...

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I built my own because I loved the idea of my Rambouillet, but it didn't fit 
me all that well.

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[RBW] Re: FS: A few leftovers....Dura Ace Hubs and Cane Creek 100 Headset

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Any idea if the hubs can be converted for 9/10s use?  I've done it with 
lower end freehubs by swapping out the FH body, but wasn't sure about DA. 
 Also, do the hubs come with Skewers?

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[RBW] Re: Tires for D2R2? Hetre, Fatty Rumpkin, or Col de la Vie?

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IMO Fatty's are terrible in anything resembling mud.  If the course is dry, 
or if the course is mostly gravel (I've never done the ride, but would like 
to one of these years) I'd go for them, otherwise I would personally go with 
CdlVs

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[RBW] Looking for a few non-Rivish items...

[pruckelshaus]

Well, a few non-Riv and a few Riv

I have some bikes that I need to sell, and didn't get my act together enough 
to sell them for the Trexlertown swap today.  Ah well.  I'll be ready for 
Spring now.

Anyway, I need a few items to fulfill my master plan for selling these bikes 
(involves whole-bike component swapping, gnashing of teeth, and tearing of 
hair).  As such, I was wondering if anyone has any of the following items in 
serviceable condition that they would be willing to sell me:

ITALIAN threaded, square taper (Shimano), 111-113mm bottom bracket. 
 Cartridge or cup-n-cone will work, this is for an Ultegra tricolor crank.
A half dozen or so crank/BB fixing bolts with washers, 14 or 15mm will work
A pair of 700x23-25 tires in good shape with tread left.
Decent 122.5mm square taper BSC bottom bracket.  XC Pro, XC Expert, XT, 
etc., are fine, so long as it spins smooth
Nitto/Specialized "Dirt Drop" stem, preferably black (yeah, I know, keep 
dreaming), 80 or 100mm will work.
A pair of basic road pedals with clips and straps

Email me at pruckelshaus at gmail dot com

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[RBW] WTB: 100mm Dirt Drop(ish) stem, preferably black

[pruckelshaus]

Does anyone have a 100mm Dirt Drop stem that they are no longer using?  Can 
be Nitto, Specialized, or something similar (I know there were a couple of 
clones out there).  25.4mm clamp.  Black would be perfect, won't complain if 
it's not.

Thanks,

Pete

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[RBW] Re: Installed Front Rack... PAIN IN THE REAR!

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I was hating life while installing a VO front rack, too.  What a fiddly 
PITA.  Cantis might have made it easier.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22143718@N04/5670989508/in/set-72157626547737510

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[RBW] Re: Busted Resurrectio Lug/WTB: 64cm Sam or other Riv frame

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I have never seen a frame crack that way.

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[RBW] ISO: SunTour XC Pro right cantilever caliper, silver 25.4 Dirt Drop stem

[pruckelshaus]

I had a set of more or less NOS SunTour XC Pro cantis (the last version, 
champagne colored ones) to build my wife's new bike up with, but one of the 
right (the side with the cable clamp) caliper is bad and doesn't allow the 
caliper to freely move on the boss.  Through swapping parts around, I have 
narrowed it down to the caliper itself.

Is there ANY chance that any of you out there have (ideally) just a 
caliper, or even a set in decent condition that I could buy in order to get 
my wife's new bike on the road?

I'm also looking for a Nitto or Specialized Dirt-Drop stem (or similar 
combination of extension/rise in 1"), 100mm, silver, with a 25.4 clamp.  I 
have a black (really more of a gunmetal color) Nitto in good condition in 
the same dimension that I can trade.

Thanks,

Pete

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[RBW] Re: Another busted head tube

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That's completely repairable by a competent framebuilder.

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[RBW] Re: Bottom Bracket Thread Cleaning

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I have (somewhere) a "poor man's thread chaser".  I took an old set of 
Shimano cartridge BB cups and carefully Dremeled (using a cutting wheel) a 
3mm or so "notch" across the threads in 2 locations.  Thread the cups into 
the frame and any gunk from the shell should be "caught" in the notch.

Pete

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