[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

You have at least two great options that are easy to find (with a little patience): 1) Specialized Sequoia, earlier the better Obvio. For all the reasons. But I think this is better : 2) Trek 710 (1983 or before, earlier maybe better but not necessarily) I"m surprised these don'

Re: [RBW] Re: Rad article on NYC delivery workers

And without the tyranny of the sweet technologies that were supposed to bring us into the post-modern promised land. (Expletive deleted.) The tiffin wallahs are, if not an entire sub-caste, certainly the equivalent of a national professional guild; their situation, wholly sans IT and such unecess

Re: [RBW] Re: Rad article on NYC delivery workers

The NY magazine is very interesting, thanks for posting the link. The bike messengers remind me of Washington DC in the 1980s. But they've been doing this in India for generations: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dabbawala The politically incorrect term -- I gather from the Wikipedia entry -- is w

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: SunXCD cranks, Nitto posts/stems Compass Tires

*Pictures here:* https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z55XgXy1xH2jMPSZ6 *Crankset:* Electra Ticino Crank arms (Made by FSA) 44/34/30 Sun XCD Chainrings 170mm. $250. Chainring bolts to make it a double included. Can also run TA ProVis V rings as well, 50.4 BCD. Arms flair a bit so no issue with modern/shap

[RBW] Re: FT/FS: 61cm Rivendell Hunqapillar Frameset

I wish you were closer to me, I would love to through a leg. Good luck! Cool, cool, cool bike On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 4:17:51 PM UTC-4 Miles wrote: > Oh n! Sad to see this one go, but you gotta listen to your heart. > > For anyone potentially considering, this frame is in great

[RBW] Re: Rad article on NYC delivery workers

I haven't watched this recently, so I can't remember if there is anything that's not G-Rated, language-wise, but it's a great "slice of life" from of bygone era. SF locals will recognize a young Erik Zo, the messenger bag guy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6EmbaZYRn8 On Tuesday, September 1

[RBW] FS: Rivendell SimipleOne

I'm in need of gears so am letting go of my 56 cm SimpleOne. Details: 56 cm frame (32 inch standover) Sugino Crankset with 39 inch chainring Shimano 18 tooth freewheel Mavic CXP Elite 32 spoke wheels with Formula Hubs New 38 mm Soma Supple Vitesse SL blackwall tires (not pictured) Shimano DXR V-Bra

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Incoming Frame Schedule

Bummer! I'm beginning to feel the need for an Appaloosa again. On Tuesday, 14 September 2021 at 11:04:57 UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Update from 9/13/21 Riv Newsletter: > > Clem L Completes 99 bikes: Shipping late September - delivery mid to late > October. There's not enough room in the contain

Re: [RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

Not sure what your size is (and I get the search for a nice long chainstay) but might I suggest some lower-model Waterford Treks? I'm riding a 1983 Trek 620 (which was, unfortunately, listed as a 720) and an even older Trek TX500 that can fit a 700c X 38 tire without fenders. They ride great, I t

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

Oh these are all great, thank you. I mention the Roadini because to my eye, it mimics a lot of the older touring bikes. The Roadini chainstays are not uber-long, but a bit longer than a tighter bike, and tubing is not ultralight, but a bit beefier. To my amateur eye, seems somewhat comparable t

[RBW] Re: September 10 Blahg, drive train gearing development

I've read about recent bb area gearboxes -- I've read the same article about Shimano's, which is very interesting, relying on chains and cassettes; I wonder if that means less internal drag than a bunch of cogwheels in a tight space, especially epicyclic gears? But although these "occasional use"

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

I've been counseling a friend on CL bike, pointing him to a Univega Sport Tour, or Gran Sprint (champion 1 vs 2 and mangaloy), early Miyatas-Centurion-Fuji-Nishiki crowd, the usual UJB selections. He found a Jamis Axis, still to be checked out. Looks like a Tange Infinity sticker on the seat tu

Re: [RBW] Re: The Doctor Who Cycled Around the World

I love a good cockamamie idea that takes shape and becomes more than one ever thought it would. I am off to locate the blog and book now. Kate (who read an article at 3AM in the middle of her night shift about riding across Iowa and thought that was a good idea and then went and bought a hybrid

[RBW] Re: FT/FS: 61cm Rivendell Hunqapillar Frameset

Oh n! Sad to see this one go, but you gotta listen to your heart. For anyone potentially considering, this frame is in great shape and Jared is a stand up guy. Buy with confidence. - Miles, who bought Jared’s previous Susie and is thus partially responsible for this predicament. On Wedn

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

Good point about the 27" to 700c conversion. My Univega Viva Sport originally had 27" wheels, and now has 700c wheels. Plenty of adjustment on the standard reach brakes, and it now has room for at least 35mm tires, maybe 38. I've had a bunch of 80s road bikes, and have yet to run into one with

[RBW] FS: brand new unopened NITTO S-65 Silver Crystal seatpost 27.0

I ordered a brand new S-65 seatpost straight from Japan but I've got buyers remorse. Willing to sell to avoid sending it back. Here's the full list o' details: NITTO S-65 Silver Crystal Fellow Seatpost Pillar 300 mm S65 27.0 L300 F/S wTrack $95 and I'll

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: SunXCD cranks, Nitto posts/stems Compass Tires

Updated List *Pictures here:* https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z55XgXy1xH2jMPSZ6 *Crankset:* Electra Ticino Crank arms (Made by FSA) 44/34/30 Sun XCD Chainrings 170mm. $250. Chainring bolts to make it a double included. Can also run TA ProVis V rings as well, 50.4 BCD. Arms flair a bit so no issue w

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

You may have success with a variety of steel frames initially built for 27" wheels and caliper brakes. I've successfully converted three such frames to 700x32-38 with Tektro 559 or 539 caliper brakes. I'm 6'5" and because of the difficulty in finding tall enough frames I've been entirely oppo

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

Look for a Univega. I have a Viva Sport that is eerily similar to my Rambouillet. Like within a few mm in most dimensions. It's a little heavier, not as well made, and not made from as nice steel, but it still rides really nicely. Gobs of tire clearance, and horizontal dropouts for IGH (or sing

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

Here is a Trek 720 but not sure about the size. I needs TLC. I'm not the owner nor do I know the owner but saw it on local Craigslist. https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/bik/d/smyrna-trek-and-schwinn-one-or-both/7372107618.html Doug On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 1:13:54 PM UTC-4 Matt Beeche

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

As a Trek 720 owner, I am in agreement with market prices for them. It is a very nice bike. I converted mine to 700c and found it nice enough to eventually add dynamo lighting. I also would not think it is like the Roadini, though I admit I have not ridden one. I imagine the Roadini is goin

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

French headsets, bottom brackets and seatposts can be had from VO. You can sand down a Nitto stem to fit a French fork with little effort, or you can just use a English fork with normal headset and stem. French bikes (Gitane, Peugeot, Motobecane, Libertas, etc.) are not really much cheaper thoug

Re: [RBW] Sackville Question?

On Wed, Sep 15, 2021 at 7:04 AM Ben Mihovk wrote: > ... I might punch a new hole in the leather strap that attaches to the > seatpost...the hole I wish were a little closer is SO close that I could > probably just expand the size of it and it'd work. It's *that* close. > Just tug a bit more stro

[RBW] Re: FT/FS: 61cm Rivendell Hunqapillar Frameset

Whoops, correction, 62cm!! And forgot price, depends on parts included but lets say $1400 for frame/fork/headest/bb/Thomson seat post. Thanks! On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 8:49:17 AM UTC-7 Jared Wilson wrote: > Hello all > > Got this frameset from a group member a couple months back and

[RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

I would like a Roadini, but it's going to be a while, and I'm going through some money constraints right now, and I don't mind fixing up something else in the interim. I have a Cheviot right now, and it's my primary main bike for everything. I also have a Surly CC that I built up with an Alfine

Re: [RBW] Sackville Question?

That's the one. I think I special-ordered from Acorn longer straps for this (I strapped the Camper to the bar of my Dahon) or some other purpose. On Wed, Sep 15, 2021 at 12:38 AM 'Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Here's an example of the kind of stand

Re: [RBW] Re: Any former paper boys (or girls) on this list?

Aha, I see. Thanks. I'll bet that such a front hub motor is one of the easiest ways of getting electrical assist. On Wed, Sep 15, 2021 at 12:06 AM brendonoid wrote: > Patrick, > The single speed I started with had drum brakes in front and coaster in > rear. That was a great bike. > This front hu

Re: [RBW] Re: Any former paper boys (or girls) on this list?

Thanks very much, Ray, but I was merely curious about it, not really interested. I did own a Worksman tricycle that had a sole front drum brake, much smaller, that worked acceptably if not excellently, and also a Sturmey Archer combined front drum brake and dyno hub that I'll bet weighed more than

[RBW] Re: Rad article on NYC delivery workers

In the 80's I worked as a motorcycle delivery courier (despatch rider in the UK parlance) - brutal & dangerous work but on a bike you can at least out run traffic. I can't imagine doing this on a bicycle, electric or otherwise. On Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 8:40:15 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Di

Re: [RBW] Sackville Question?

So...I rode to work this morning and I'm keeping the bag. I didn't notice thigh rub unless I consciously thought about it. A standoff that has been discussed here *might *be something to try, but when I tinker with it, pushing the bag away from the seat post moves the bottom part of the bag away fr

[RBW] Re: FS: Stems, thumbshifters, seatpost, pedals

The top pull CX70 is sold. On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 8:01:22 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > I also have two Shimano CX70 front derailleurs. One is top pull and one is > bottom pull. Neither is in a box but both are new. Both are clamp versions > with the 31.8 clamp size. - *$35 * > >

[RBW] Re: FS: Stems, thumbshifters, seatpost, pedals

I also have two Shimano CX70 front derailleurs. One is top pull and one is bottom pull. Neither is in a box but both are new. Both are clamp versions with the 31.8 clamp size. - *$35 * If you need photos let me know. Feel free to make offers on anything. On Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 11:56

[RBW] Re: Multispeed wheel for Quickbeam or SimpleOne riders

This wheel is tentatively sold pending payment Thank you On Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 2:40:28 PM UTC-4 J Schwartz wrote: > I will add that I THINK I have the extra bits from Paul to build this hub > into a different size wheel in the future ...those will be included if I > have them > I c