[RBW] Re: Wald basket rusting. Equivalent in stainless steel? Or how to prevent rust?

2022-07-11 Thread Philip Williamson
Wald baskets come in black. Rivendell even has their large “racer” baskets in black. I was intrigued by Analog’s cerakote stuff, but it was mostly out of stock. Cool idea, nice colors. The only rusting I’ve had on my baskets is the bits where I sanded the zinc off so my friend could weld the bas

[RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

2022-07-11 Thread Johnny Alien
I think the Gallops are 2023 and they have already gone through two proto stages. I think Roadunos might be further out than that. On Monday, July 11, 2022 at 11:00:35 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > The plan had been that the Prototype Roadunos would be in one of these > Summer Shipments. I t

Re: [RBW] Wald basket rusting. Equivalent in stainless steel? Or how to prevent rust?

2022-07-11 Thread J J
Thanks, Aaron and Jon. I appreciate your suggestions! On Monday, July 11, 2022 at 8:39:46 PM UTC-4 row.n.2...@gmail.com wrote: > Wald baskets are made of steel and zinc plated. > Suggest removing your basket and mix 50/50 water and white vinegar and > scrub affected area with steel wool. > Rinse

Re: [RBW] Wald basket rusting. Equivalent in stainless steel? Or how to prevent rust?

2022-07-11 Thread Jon Dukeman
Wald baskets are made of steel and zinc plated. Suggest removing your basket and mix 50/50 water and white vinegar and scrub affected area with steel wool. Rinse and spray paint with black primer / top coat Rustoleum. If rust is too much then find a new inexpensive 139 on line. I saw one for 19.99.

Re: [RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

2022-07-11 Thread Eric Daume
To everyone who is satisfied with their long reach brakes, how do they work *in the wet*? For instance, after riding across a short section of wet grass, my long reach brakes literally can't stop my bike until the wheels have rotated several times. I almost went into a cross street because of this

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-11 Thread Ryan Frahm
Brendon, I have the Origami ones from PDW and they actually work great! I’ll likely end up using them on my Susie just because they are easy and work well enough. I was trying to go more classy with this bike but I like simple solutions as well. On Monday, July 11, 2022 at 4:19:29 PM UTC-7 Rya

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-11 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thank you Laing, I’ll keep those in mind! I was a bit nervous going back to rim brakes but I have been very happy with mine so far. Easy setup, no adjustments yet and no grinding or squealing.. Nice looking bike! Nice looking bike as well Mackenzy! I’ve heard about trouble with Honjo being a pa

[RBW] Re: FS: Handlebars, Racks, Assorted Parts...

2022-07-11 Thread David B
The Crust Shaka bars have sold. Everything else is available. David On Monday, July 11, 2022 at 10:18:54 AM UTC-5 David B wrote: > Did a re-working of my bikes recently and have a few extra things > available. > Prices do not include shipping - I am in the Chicago area (just west of > the city

Re: [RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

2022-07-11 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
I must ride a lot slower than all's y'all's... but I've honestly never had any trouble with my brakes on my AHH. I use the original standard Shimano Lever that shipped with it in aught-seven (probably discontinued) on a set of Noodle bars. They don't bottom out at full pressure and the wheel wi

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-11 Thread brendonoid
After bending the head tube on my silver Appaloosa I was never going to run fenders on a knobby tyre again. However, rolling down the gravel hills at high velocity I discovered that a 2.8 tyre can very handily lob rocks around the down tube and into my face. Would love peoples opinions on ugly M

Re: [RBW] Wald basket rusting. Equivalent in stainless steel? Or how to prevent rust?

2022-07-11 Thread amillhench
One option might be Analog’s cerakoted baskets. Best, Aaron in El Paso On Jul 11, 2022, at 14:09, J J wrote: Has anyone come across a good stainless steel basket around the same size as the 139? I'm not concerned about weight. I love the Wald, but the rusting has gotten too much. Or has

Re: [RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

2022-07-11 Thread Patrick Moore
Laing: Forgive me if you've posted some before, but if not, I'd be delighted to see photos of your Riv custom "racing bike." 53.4 X 62?? What sort of bar? Me, I fit almost the diametrical opposite: 60 X 56 c-c for a drop-bar bike. To all: I've found this discussion interesting, both regarding brak

[RBW] Re: Silver2 shifter apparently shift 12 speeds fine, even with SRAM rd

2022-07-11 Thread Patrick Moore
Forgot to mention that, as with mechanical disc brakes that many people complain about, there really is no problem, at least in my not inconsequential experience, shifting 9+ speeds in friction using just about any shifter and rd combination. The Barcons, the 7401 rd, and an 11-sp chain shift 10 cl

[RBW] Silver2 shifter apparently shift 12 speeds fine, even with SRAM rd

2022-07-11 Thread Patrick Moore
https://bikesnobnyc.com/2022/07/08/index-this/#more-11189 I'm only up to 10, and that with an 8-sp-era road rd and Barcons, but this is heartening news. I'm tempted to try my Barcons with a 12-sp road cassette, tho' I'd have to swap out the DA 7401 rd for an 8-sp XT rd, I guess to handle a big-en

Re: [RBW] Prescription sunglasses with progressive lenses

2022-07-11 Thread Jamie Kaplan
Many thx for your input and feedback. I really appreciate it. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 9, 2022, at 2:05 PM, rltil...@gmail.com wrote: > >  > I agree with previous posters on the Rudy Project Rydon and Oakley Flak > frames. I own both and both are great on the bike. For on the bike I thin

Re: [RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

2022-07-11 Thread David Hallerman
Maybe kick-ass long reach caliper brakes are inherently unlikely because the needed length alone - no matter what great brake pads are installed - makes the brake arms less forceful than, say, medium reach brakes (like on my Ram). On Sun, Jul 10, 2022 at 7:50 AM Daniel MacPherson wrote: > I agre

Re: [RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

2022-07-11 Thread amillhench
I’m with you, Joe. Still cracks me up when I see a bike with cantilevers and clearance for 700x28. That was a huge “road” tire at the time, and I remember Grant excitedly teasing the larger clearance caliper. I’m beginning to think there’s something wrong with my acceptance of Tektro 559 perfo

[RBW] Re: BB spindle length question

2022-07-11 Thread Wesley
You can adjust the alignment of your bottom bracket by using spacers on the drive side: https://www.universalcycles.com/search.php?q=bottom+bracket+spacer On Monday, July 11, 2022 at 2:15:03 PM UTC-7 George Schick wrote: > David - yeah, that's why I attached that chart. For some reason the 107

[RBW] Re: BB spindle length question

2022-07-11 Thread George Schick
David - yeah, that's why I attached that chart. For some reason the 107 and 110 have the same chain line (CL), but the 110 has a bit longer non-drive side length (JL). Not sure what the application would be for the difference between those two. The chain line (CL) doesn't jump another 3-4mm

[RBW] Wald basket rusting. Equivalent in stainless steel? Or how to prevent rust?

2022-07-11 Thread J J
Has anyone come across a good stainless steel basket around the same size as the 139? I'm not concerned about weight. I love the Wald, but the rusting has gotten too much. Or has anyone successfully treated a new Wald with a clear coat of some sort to mitigate rusting? If so, what did you use?

[RBW] Re: BB spindle length question

2022-07-11 Thread David Person
FWIW, when the BB on my Hillborne needed replacement, I swapped out the Tange 107mm BB with a Shimano UN300 107mm BB and the inner chainring made contact with the chainstay. I though, no problem, I'll install a 110mm. However, the additional 3mm spindle length was all on the non-drive side.

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-11 Thread Ryan Frahm
It was definitely expected! But I love the bike so much that I want it to do everything now! Haha. Good to know about the Paul’s, thank you! I was interested in them but couldn’t justify the expense unless they really were amazing in comparison. The DXR might be a bit shorter. I couldn’t poss

[RBW] Re: FS: Platypus 60cm mermaid

2022-07-11 Thread Forrest
Unless unforeseen weirdness ensues in the next 12 days, this Platypus is effectively spoken-for now. On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 4:49:24 PM UTC-5 Forrest wrote: > 60 cm Platypus (mermaid color) complete bike for sale (see withheld items > below). I acquired the frame new direct from RBW in 2

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-11 Thread Paul Clifton
For real!! The brake clearance on these bikes isn't great, but that was more-or-less a known trade-off from the get go (rim brakes and fat tires are a tough combo). I had to replace Paul Motolites with some Tektro knock-offs that were in my bin. The Paul's don't clear a 2.8" G-one tire on Cliff

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Ride in SW Michigan

2022-07-11 Thread Max S
Still hoping to make it. Count me in with 85% probability, pending some work deadlines and timely arrival of replacement headset to be installed on the Rivendell Quickbeam that is to be ridden in said event. - Max "expectation value" in A2 On Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 12:42:35 AM UTC-4 Bicycle

[RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

2022-07-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
The plan had been that the Prototype Roadunos would be in one of these Summer Shipments. I think that the prototype Roadunos maybe were in the shipment with the Atlantis' or maybe will be in the next shipment. Those will be prototypes, so we'll presumably get to see them built up, and locals

[RBW] FS: Handlebars, Racks, Assorted Parts...

2022-07-11 Thread David B
Did a re-working of my bikes recently and have a few extra things available. Prices do not include shipping - I am in the Chicago area (just west of the city) if you'd like to pick up. Photos available. Send a message if you're interested in anything. For payment - PayPal or Venmo work. Thanks! D

[RBW] Re: FS Quickbeam 60cm Frame fork headset and BB

2022-07-11 Thread Thomas McCause
Headed to the high desert of the Colorado Plateau! Really looking forward to it, as I had an SO that I sold when I was living in a more metro location and was always afraid it might get nicked, so I didn't ride it nearly enough. Keep an eye out for it on the Best Slope of Colorado! -Thomas

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-11 Thread Ryan Frahm
Thank you for the reply. I am running 2.5” and there is maybe 2mm of clearance for the rear brake. Slightly more up front. I am running the Shimano DXR brake. Maybe another model would have better clearance? I’d prefer to have more room there anyway. The brakes do work very well though. Still i

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-11 Thread Paul Clifton
This doesn't exactly answer your question, and I am curious about the answer also. But as for fenders, but Riv assured me that fenders would fit on the Gus with tires up to 2.8, and on my build that looks to be entirely true. Brake clearance might be an issue though. Specifically, Riv told me t

[RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

2022-07-11 Thread Doug H.
Hey all, I wanted to revive this old thread to see if any one has any new information about when the Roaduno might be released for sale. Thanks, Doug On Friday, August 27, 2021 at 9:27:35 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > This excerpt is from the August 6 newsletter. I'll be shocked (but bake in >

[RBW] Re: BB spindle length question

2022-07-11 Thread lconley
Unfortunately, the arithmetic does not always add up. 22.5 + 20.5 + 68 = 111, not 110. This means that the Q is 4mm less with the 107, not 3; this makes sense as the JL difference (22.5 - 18.4) is also 4mm. Laing On Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 8:14:58 PM UTC-4 John Hawrylak wrote: > I agree with

[RBW] Re: FS: Platypus 60cm mermaid (price reduced)

2022-07-11 Thread Forrest
I’m reducing the price for complete bike to $2400 and to $2150 without handlebars, stem, and brake levers. My reasons for selling are complicated and have to do with an upcoming move, financial stuff, etc.. I’m moving, and this needs to move to a new owner/rider/home. I totally enjoy riding it