There's a particular kind of fun to be had in piecing together a good "budget
bike" from your parts stash. Often it's pieces you originally tossed for an
upgrade, and now suddenly they look pretty darn useful in a different context.
I don't know why, but sometimes it's more fun/creative than the
I had the Cross Check for about 4 years. I bought it as a complete when I
was in a hurry for a replacement after a crash. Cheap build. If you buy
one, build it up from a frameset. I replaced almost everything on it.
When I was done it had a Brooks saddle and tape, mustache bars, fat
Schwal
On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 3:46:42 PM UTC-7, Will wrote:
> Another option is to use security bolts. This link will have everything
> you'd use to secure parts to the frame: stem, racks, brakes, seat post,
> seat on post, derailers, etc...
>
> http://bicyclebolts.com/collections/security-allen-b
Harlequin would be the business.
On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 10:45:07 AM UTC-7, Bill wrote:
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> Those Bosco bars would sizzle with a total harlequin wrap. Looks great
> (APPROVE) as done though.
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Well, I still had all the old the parts so I basically restored it back to
its original SunTour_DiaComp configuration. A few things like the
handlebars, double crank, pedals, and seat aren't original, but I had
replacement items on hand and they were not of any great value. I used
these beca
I like threadless, but with a tall steerer, so check and check! A bit
small though, so who knows...
On Mon, May 25, 2015 at 7:36 PM, dougP wrote:
> David:
>
> And it's even in the fastest color. I think it's got your name written on
> it.
>
> dougP
>
>
> On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 8:21:05 AM UTC
I get this a lot also. I'd say it's a 50/50 mix of people thinking it's
old and people who know what it is but have never seen one in person.
There's no doubt it's an attention getter, I think it's mostly due to the
double top tube.
On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 11:49:44 AM UTC-7, Marc Irwin
Looks very well done. I with John best of luck in this endeavor. Portland
needs a map showing bike shops, builders, painters, etc. Something along
the lines of the vineyard / winery maps you see for Napa, SLO, Santa Ynez.
dougP
On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 6:09:39 PM UTC-7, Beth H wrote:
>
> I
David:
And it's even in the fastest color. I think it's got your name written on
it.
dougP
On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 8:21:05 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
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> Looks like someone is doing some spring cleaning:
>
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Legolas-Cyclocross-Frame-Fork-/361
Yes, I actually had albatross on these for a while and loved them. However
I ended up stealing them for a hillborne build and wanted to try out the
bullmoose so bought those and put em on. I like the bullmoose bars so far.
Just curious if bars can be 'too wide' and if they should be dialed down a
n
So tempting... 38mm is just about perfect!
On Mon, May 25, 2015 at 4:10 PM, Jim M. wrote:
> I run Schwalbe Marathon Cross on my Legolas when I want knobs. They measure
> at just over 38 inflated and there is only a little clearance left. You
> might be able to get a 40 in, but it would be snug.
>
Store looks amazing!
On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 6:09:39 PM UTC-7, Beth H wrote:
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> I came, I saw, I enjoyed:
>
> http://bikelovejones1.blogspot.com/2015/05/theres-new-kid-in-town-rivelo.html
> Slow opening for now, official opening June 20.
> Fun, cute, lovely. Go and see.
> Beth
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I came, I saw, I enjoyed:
http://bikelovejones1.blogspot.com/2015/05/theres-new-kid-in-town-rivelo.html
Slow opening for now, official opening June 20.
Fun, cute, lovely. Go and see.
Beth
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In the MTB world Schwalbe is known for making fast (low rolling resistance)
but relatively fragile tires. Here in SoCal many mountain bikers who enjoy
bombing down gnarly downhills eschew them because of their relatively low
longevity, even with Snakeskin or Super Gravity enhanced construction
in total agreement about a single speed being more desirable. especially in
that setting. most people in college will want a single speed or be
singlespeedifying their own geared bike. you'd be doing the work for them.
pitlocks, a good locking technique...heck, two mini u-locks. put a bad
look
Well, I stumbled upon a decent deal on a new Kammok Roo and it's on the
way. I will pick up some of the optional (python?) straps soon and give it
a cursory go. I wish I had trees that would hold it in my yard, but they're
all too spindly. We did have our first appreciable sun for the first time
How is the Riv better or different from the CC?
Eric
On Mon, May 25, 2015 at 11:49 AM, Surlyprof wrote:
>
> PS: I am one of those foolish people who thought he could turn a Cross
> Check into a Riv. For the $2K+ I spent trying, I could have spent a few
> bucks more and had many more years of
I've always meant it be minimum insertion into steerer tube, on threaded
headsets that's just slightly below the top headset nut.
David
Chicago
On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 7:18:08 PM UTC-5, drew wrote:
>
> Regarding minimum insertion line. does the minimum insertion line mean
> 'this far below t
Regarding minimum insertion line. does the minimum insertion line mean
'this far below the headset" or "below the locknuts" or "if you cant see
the line, you're good"? ive got about 5cm in below the headset, and
another 5cm taken up by locknut/cable hanger/spacer
too little?
father's day pre
Selfishly bumping this to catch the folks logging in at the end of the long
weekend!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 12:10:07 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> For sale is a large Olive Saddle Sack. $200 w/ shipping CONUS via PayPal
> to this email. Condition is well loved
No, Andrew. That can't be. They don't make people that smart and humble any
more. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick (ducking so as to avoid the slap bound to find it way through the
interwebs).
On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 5:43:05 PM UTC-6, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro wrote:
>
> A few years ago, I took my
A few years ago, I took my VO Rando to a ride, and someone said "hey, that's a
nice old bike..unless it's a nice NEW bike."
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Have you tried Albastache bars? The curve position is narrower and the
upright position wider. I ride 80% of the time in the curves, 100% of the
single track in the curves. They are road bars, so require a
stem/brake/possibly shifter change in diameter. I love mine, though the
bullmoose were ne
I run Schwalbe Marathon Cross on my Legolas when I want knobs. They measure
at just over 38 inflated and there is only a little clearance left. You
might be able to get a 40 in, but it would be snug.
BTW, the seller is an occasional poster here and a riding companion. Good
guy and good bikes.
MSO are 38, so a maybe...!
On Mon, May 25, 2015 at 3:46 PM, Mike Schiller
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> I think 38 in the back is max. Bigger than your Riv Road so it's a bump up!
>
> ~mike
>
> On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 3:40:50 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
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>> It's close enough to my size to make me think
How tall are you?
I would slide you grips and controls in a half inch at a time. Try it out and
if you like it, get the hacksaw/pipe cutter out and trim it down. Repeat till
you find your happy spot!
I have the Bullmoose bars on my Hunqapillar and love them. My are full width,
but I'm also
Another option is to use security bolts. This link will have everything
you'd use to secure parts to the frame: stem, racks, brakes, seat post,
seat on post, derailers, etc...
http://bicyclebolts.com/collections/security-allen-bolts/
I guess I am reacting to de-constructing a well thought out,
I think 38 in the back is max. Bigger than your Riv Road so it's a bump up!
~mike
On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 3:40:50 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> It's close enough to my size to make me think about it! I wonder if it
> would fit MSOs or Nano40s... if so, it would be a great replacem
Yeah, wonder what the carried weight amount was. Bummer that they
didn't hold up as hoped for...
On Mon, May 25, 2015 at 2:16 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote:
> Mike,
>
> Mark & his buddy Graham were rolling with the snakeskin's. But yeah they're
> race tires not originally designed for loaded touring. I'
It's close enough to my size to make me think about it! I wonder if it
would fit MSOs or Nano40s... if so, it would be a great replacement
for my Riv Road and set up as I use mostly. I could keep a light road
wheelset for the times when I want to do pure road, rather than an
entire bike for that pu
Yeah the Legolas is gorgeous, looks like a fresh coat of paint and all the way
from Walnut Creek!
~Hugh
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+1 on the khaki ...
On Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 6:56:12 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> I did a new build, another Rawland. This time it's a Nordavinden, their
> 700c road bike offering. I had centerpull posts installed and built it up
> as a modernish Jan Heine special. Here's THE BUILD
>
I found myself on the trail today wondering about a slightly more narrow
bar for my 48cm Hunqapillar. No real reason other than I found myself
scooting my hands inward, I'm more used to drop bars on a road bike.
Curious to who on here has cut theirs and to what width? Does anyone wish
they hadn
Mike,
Mark & his buddy Graham were rolling with the snakeskin's. But yeah they're
race tires not originally designed for loaded touring. I'm bummed to hear
how they didn't hold up, still gonna ride with em, even though Mark's
experience...at least for now.
~Hugh
On May 25, 2015 1:25 PM, "Mike Sch
Bummer the problems were that significant, Mark. So far so good for me, but
we don't have much in the way of flint, more micro-edge sharp roundish
decomposed granite, or exposed decomposed granite boulders on trails. I
suspect a lot depends on the type of road. Perhaps weight matters a great
de
that orange Legolas is beautiful... and my size! If only it fit bigger
tires in the back.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca
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Of all my Rivs, the blue Hillborne gets the most comments. I quite often get
compliments about its looks. I have many times gotten the comment, "hey that's
an old one!" But I've never had someone try to tell me that it really is an old
model. And questions about why the extra frame tube are pre
The TB's are considered a "race" tire by Schwalbe. I would only use the
Snakeskin version for extended off-road touring. They are wonderful tires.
I've been using Panaracer Comets recently, less supple but more durable and
roll pretty good on pavement.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca
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Just finished a 7 day gravel tour, including the Oregon outback. Tires are
shredded. My buddy graham had two rear blowouts and a dime sized piece of tire
in the middle tear out. I have some big slashes halfway through the tread and
the knobs are showing signs of tearing. These tires roll so nice
Yes, with my Hunqapillar at a bike shop. I don't go there any more.
Sardonic grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Hey Matt,
Maybe a best option is making it a five speed with some cheap bars and a
cheap thumby. Yank the extra CRs and the FD. This allows the use of a
chainguard too - which can be nice in some cases. I have built a bunch of
bikes like this for my extended family members who were heading off t
Yes, though more with polite surprise than actual disbelief (i. e. rudeness).
For me I'm pretty sure the double top tube is what compels the question. I'm
sure the lugs help.
Yours,
Thomas Lynn Skean
2x 60cm DTT Waterford Hillbornes
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That is a reoccurring question I hear when out among bike enthusiasts.
Nobody cares about the production date or from which batch it may have
come.
People are always asking me how old it is. They never ask that about the
Hunqapillar, just the Hillborne. Some are surprised when I tell them
There is some good information in hammocks out there from a few enthusiasts
with videos on how to lie diagonal and stay flat, etc..
My findings:
Great for a solo tour. Light, easy to set up and comfy.
Cooler. Sleep on top of your pad to stay a bit warmer, but I was cold in the
30's when I would
This all got me thinking about hammocks. I already own and use a Hennessey
which is great for hammock with integrated bug netting, etc. It's a little
on the heavy side but I've used it many times.
In any case, I got to thinking about a lighter, quick setup hammock just
for keeping with me and ridi
Mark Reimers buddy on the OOB slashed a TB. Still waiting to hear which
version he was running. The weight savings was so nominal I chose puncture
resistance.
~Hugh
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moving.” ― Albert Einstein
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I'm running Snakeskin but wish I'd gotten the plain, most supple. Next
time, and then I'll know. My understanding is: Snakeskin = sidewall
protection and best for tubeless; Raceguard = puncture protection.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 9:30:43 AM UTC-6, Daniel Jackson wrote:
Those Bosco bars would sizzle with a total harlequin wrap. Looks great
(APPROVE) as done though.
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I am a fan of the Warbonnet Traveler, single layer. I went for most cost
effective, and light. I was living in Socal, and figured it would be
unlikely Id get rained on. I'd probably invest in a hammock with integrated
rain shelter and stuff now, but its super light and very comfortable.
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Anyone have any experience with the Eno's? Are they comfortable or a waste
of money? I saw they were pretty cheap during the REI sale. Thoughts?
John
On Friday, May 22, 2015 at 6:15:11 AM UTC-7, jinxed wrote:
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> I'm going nuts waiting for Colorado to dry out, and it's still raining.
> Dayd
I will now!
John
On Friday, May 22, 2015 at 8:58:15 PM UTC-7, Don Compton wrote:
>
> How many of you Rivendellians hve ridden to Fenton's in Oakland and
> ordered a "Black and Tan" or a "Banana Special"? And maybe a toasted crab
> sandwich?
>
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We don't have as much concern about this in California (unfortunately) but
when I feel a slight threat, these are light, small enough to carry, and
have you covered with wide tires:
http://www.sks-germany.com/?l=en&a=product&r=mudguards&i=529330&MUD-X
http://www.sks-germany.com/?l=en&a=produ
PS: I am one of those foolish people who thought he could turn a Cross
Check into a Riv. For the $2K+ I spent trying, I could have spent a few
bucks more and had many more years of enjoying my Hillborne. Live and
learn!
John
On Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 8:51:13 PM UTC-7, hangtownmatt wrote:
If I stop somewhere I don't trust, I loosen the seatpost screw and take the
seat, seatpost and saddlebag assembly in with me. The back of a Brooks
doesn't make a bad handle. I even have an old Thomson seatpost bag I can
slide over the post to protect from grease. I figure the whole assembly
Hey Deacon,
What model Burt are you running? Snakeskin, Raceguard, none of the above?
Any idea about differences in puncture resistance between the Snakeskin and
Raceguard forms?
Thanks,
D.
On Friday, May 22, 2015 at 4:31:26 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
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> I couldn't resist sharing this ph
I have an '84 MB-5 and have tried various stems and bars on it. I have had
a dirt-drop and Technomic stems, with Noodles, Albatross, Bullmoose and
Moustache bars. What I like best is close to a Velo Orange Tourist bar, but
a little more swept back. I have short legs and am 5'7" and found I wa
Andsold!
On Friday, May 22, 2015 at 7:52:50 AM UTC-7, Ray Shine wrote:
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> I thought I had removed this. I'm sorry. This bike was sold.
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> *Subject:* [RBW
You've found a nice looking bike. You might like the MAP handlebars.
http://www.ahearnecycles.com/shop/ahearnemap-handlebar?category=Handlebars
Enjoy the bike.
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Thanks Ron. Your set up looks great.
Richard
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Try Wallingford Bikes?
http://www.wallbike.com/kalloy/parts/straight-top-alloy-seatpost-0
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Looks like someone is doing some spring cleaning:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Legolas-Cyclocross-Frame-Fork-/361304471976
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Ramboillet-Frame-Fork-/361305024287
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If it was mine, I'd add canti-posts. Then you can run those dreamy Tektro
720 cantis.
On Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 4:56:32 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> Chauncey Matthews came by this morning to pick it up. A month or so.
> Turnkey operation, I hope: disassembled, brazed, powdercoated, re-as
Hello again David,
I just happen to have a 650B set, wheels, tires and brakes, guaranteed to
fit on an '83 Trek 620!
http://bikingtoplay.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-for-sale-post.html
Eric
On Sun, May 24, 2015 at 3:32 PM, David Banzer wrote:
> Looking for something not too fancy to match a Syne
You can spend half a day reducing to single speed or about 10 minutes
fortifying what's there.
I bought a set of pit-locks for the wheels and seat, and an Abus U-lock
last month for my Atlantis. It is now very secure. There's no theft
incentive if a prospective buyer cannot remove the wheels
No, going cheap and standing behind my often repeated assertion that the
heart of Rivendellianism is the fit, handling, and "feel" of the bike. And
this is the bike that gets used for grocery runs and ridden in the rain, so
durability uber alles.
FWIW, and granted that the paint job in question wa
I agree with most of the replies here about stripping down the bike, but
I'd be a bit leery about leaving the cassette/freewheel in place and just
using the middle cog for SS use. I did exactly that for some friend's son
a few years ago with an old Schwinn Collegiate. Cassette/freewheel cogs
Will,
Indeed! I use the Altus on my Rivendell Road and it works great. Should the
derailer need replacing, I will likely replace it with the Altus.
Thanks,Erl
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This is an opportunity to purchase an Altus from the Riv folk. #1 son has
one on his commuter. Works great.
On Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 4:48:17 PM UTC-5, WETH wrote:
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> I am in need of a second opinion. Is the rear derailler on my Atlantis
> bent? It's a Shimano deore from Riv-well used by me.
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