Re: [RBW] Ride Report: Hawksbill Slope cabin overnighter

Eric, Thank you for all your stories, pictures, write ups and YouTube videos. I’ve enjoyed them all. Everything so well done. Roberta On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 10:11:40 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Thank you all for the nice comments and for reading along. > > Dave — That was t

[RBW] Re: IRD Brake Lever Set Cafam-S vs. Paul Canti levers

I own the IRD version, and while they are nicer than pretty much every lever in the sub-$50 price range, they are still a far cry from the quality of machining you get from Paul. Most notable is the lever blades on the Paul levers have imperceptible play, if any, where the IRD levers can wiggle

Re: [RBW] Hillborne / Hilsen: touring capable?

Bob, I have a Nitto Big Rack that Rivendell sells (sold?) on the rear. It came from a previous 2TT Hillborne I had and may have been purchased about 2011. The front is outfitted with a small front Nitto Mark's Rack, double-strutted, and a HAR (Hub Area Rack) from Rivendell. Everything lined up OK

[RBW] Re: IRD Brake Lever Set Cafam-S vs. Paul Canti levers

I guess there's only so many ways to make a brake lever but geez man, I hope IRD got some kinda sign from Paul that it was ok to do this. On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 6:44:57 PM UTC-8 Mr. Ray wrote: > I have Paul's Canti levers and was looking at the IRD Cafam levers last > night (Soma is h

[RBW] Re: IRD Brake Lever Set Cafam-S vs. Paul Canti levers

I have Paul's Canti levers and was looking at the IRD Cafam levers last night (Soma is having 30% off sale). To my eye, the Cafam look the same sans the Paul logo and Paul's groovy barrel adjusters. Like the Paul levers, the Cafam have sealed bearings and are aluminum. For the price (with di

[RBW] IRD Brake Lever Set Cafam-S vs. Paul Canti levers

I'm looking at the *IRD Brake Lever Set Cafam-S * for a conversion from drops to swept back bars. I originally was considering the Paul Canti levers, which get great reviews. Does anyone have any insights

[RBW] Re: Granola-Moose Bar?

I should qualify my comment, I'm talking about shipping Moosey bars with a quill. I forgot we're talking about a clamp-on version, that's obviously easier to sell without taking as big a hit financially. Never mind! 😬 On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 4:27:19 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > Definit

Re: [RBW] Re: Granola-Moose Bar?

My exact experience also. I really wanted to like my Boscomoose. But the fixed angle did not work for me. That VO bar is pretty though… Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 18, 2022, at 7:11 PM, Conway Bennett > wrote: > > I like the idea of moose bars but I don't like it them in practice. I like

[RBW] Re: Granola-Moose Bar?

I’ve got the choco-moose on my Appaloosa. The fit is as close to perfect at I think one could hope for, at least what I could hope for. I just saw the restock of the Losco and considered a swap, but then I rethink it, and why? I also have the Bosco-moose in 58 sizing. Haven’t found the fram

[RBW] Re: Granola-Moose Bar?

Definitely a money loser when you decide it's not your jam. I've shipped several versions of these things and...yeah. My Moose bar days are over. On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 4:11:35 PM UTC-8 captaincon...@gmail.com wrote: > I like the idea of moose bars but I don't like it them in practice

[RBW] Re: Granola-Moose Bar?

I like the idea of moose bars but I don't like it them in practice. I like my wrists in a neutral position, and with a moose bar that is not a given. Plus, once you realize this, they are relatively expensive to ship to a new owner. On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 5:53:34 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard

[RBW] FS: 58cm SimpleOne

Hey group, Repurchased my old SimpleOne earlier this year and just don't find myself riding it enough, I thought that might change the second time around, alas 58cm Rivendell SimpleOne Frame/Fork *Used with paint chips and a micro-dent on the top tube. I don't buy bikes with dented tubes

[RBW] Re: Granola-Moose Bar?

This is extremely subjective and it matters a lot what the headtube angle is on the frame the bar is going on, but I had a ChocoMoose for a while (Cheviot? I think it was on a Cheviot) and the angle seemed fine to me. If it matters at all to you the Granola-Moose has a lot more flare/splaying-

[RBW] Granola-Moose Bar?

I got an email from VO today introducing a new product - the "Granola-Moose Bar." Now, VO has always seemed to me to keep in semi-lock step with Riv and in this case I'd call it a variant of the Nitto Choco-Moose bar that they (used to?) sell. The three differences I notice (maybe 3 1/2) are:

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

Laing, I've heard the term "galling" before, but I always thought it meant threads were somehow corroded, filled with debris, or buggered from cross threading. I've also heard the term used to describe my personality...hehe...but that's a thread for elsewhere. It's Friday afternoon. Can you tel

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

I always have a tube of anti-sieze laying around. I love the stuff not just for anti-seize properties but also for thread lubrication to get things to seat nicely, especially if I've got the torque wrench in play. Pepto is multi purpose...how about that?! Didn't know that either! Thanks again, L

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

I have busted multiple stainless steel nuts and bolts. The old chrome ones from Cinelli and Campagnolo, etc. never froze and broke, nor did the galvanized ones on lesser bikes. Then I 'upgraded' to Stainless Steel, and started having problems. Google this: Pepto Bismol works as anti-seize if yo

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

Ima take mine apart and add some anti seeze. Hope it's not galled like the others experienced. Simple fix though... Scott On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 03:33:52 PM MST, lconley wrote: The problem could be that the nut and bolt are both stainless steel. Stainless on stainless can "g

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

You get the "Knowledge" badge, Laing. Thanks for sharing. I didn't even know such a phenomenon existed. I'll add that to my experience tool box. Much appreciated! Scott On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 03:33:52 PM MST, lconley wrote: The problem could be that the nut and bolt are both

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Sizing & Search

Thanks, Joe On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 02:46:17 PM MST, Joe Bernard wrote: It might be this one.  https://www.ebay.com/itm/225234493429?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=5U1MCFkqQfe&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=mIm2WqOOS_O&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY On Friday, Novembe

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

The problem could be that the nut and bolt are both stainless steel. Stainless on stainless can "gall", basically cold welding themselves to each other. Lubricant / anti-seize on the threads can help prevent this. Laing On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 5:12:58 PM UTC-5 Mark C wrote: > > Oddly e

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

Good idea marking the bolt end. That's clever! I bet the bolt was shearing when it turned with difficulty despite no change on the end. I'm always very vigilant and pay critical attention to ensuring threads are engaging before giving it the onion. At times it can be hard to tell given a certa

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

Oddly enough, I had the same experience with my Rosco Platypus. The seatpost bolt was very tight to turn, but worked sort of okay for almost a week through a few adjustments due to trying different saddles. Then as I was turning onto my street after a ride, the seatpost slammed down. The bolt

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Sizing & Search

It might be this one. https://www.ebay.com/itm/225234493429?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=5U1MCFkqQfe&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=mIm2WqOOS_O&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 9:39:39 AM UTC-8 Scott wrote: > Contact info and pics? > > On Friday, Novembe

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Ride

Laing, To my eye the frame is pretty much what was in the plan. The only difference I can pick out is I ended up with the seattube reamed for 27.2 instead of 26.8. I kinda wish there was a production version of this frame so everybody could ride one, it's amazing! On Friday, November 18,

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: Hawksbill Slope cabin overnighter

Eric, That was a great read - I felt the cold! Also have been really enjoying your YT channel. On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 12:57:09 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Thank you Stephen, Ryan and Keith. > > It's my first trip, lots to learn and even un-learn! I'm glad we stuck it > out

Re: [RBW] The Rivendell Ride

Rich Can you share the STA, OD and wall thickness of the main tubes and the trail for the Mercian?? Curious as to how they compare to your Rivendells. I looked at the Mercian 15 years ago and they are very nice frames/forks. The price was good even at the exchange rate then. Might be bette

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

Dave: The nylock nut bonding to the bolt sounds like an unlikely phenomenon to me. I just got an Atlantis F/F with same binder bolt set-up and mine turned normally. I wonder if yours was cross threaded because the nut got set cock-eyed in its binder seat when married to bolt. I can't see how ny

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: Hawksbill Slope cabin overnighter

It's always easy to overpack, or at least feel like you did when you're pedaling up a hill. I wouldn't say your pack list is overly excessive tho, it looks like everything fit in your bags just fine, which is a plus. I'm tend to overflow my bags which are slightly smaller than yours on overni

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: Hawksbill Slope cabin overnighter

Thank you Stephen, Ryan and Keith. It's my first trip, lots to learn and even un-learn! I'm glad we stuck it out for the weather. Will be all the better earlier in the season. But here in Virginia we could get some 70 degree days in December... On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 11:19:41 AM UTC-

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Sizing & Search

Contact info and pics? On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 10:32:11 AM MST, 'zoomie z' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Oh wow! So cool 💗We’re  selling a Betty Foy 62 cm in excellent shape with albatross handlebars! I’ve tried to post here without any luck! Sent from my iPhone On Oct 28, 202

Re: [RBW] The do-it-all Rivendell of choice

I had an Orange QB, and it was a bit tighter clearance than I expected (my Surly Cross Check had better clearance). Maybe a 42 would fit, but that's not enough to let me ride briskly with my friends on their 29ers. Which is why I currently have a handful of mountain bikes in addition to a pair of f

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy Sizing & Search

Oh wow! So cool 💗 We’re selling a Betty Foy 62 cm in excellent shape with albatross handlebars! I’ve tried to post here without any luck! Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 28, 2022, at 6:09 PM, 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > The price looks very good if the 2 racks are include

Re: [RBW] The do-it-all Rivendell of choice

Since I opened the thread I get to set the (ironclad) conditions of the thought experiment. The conditions allow you to have several wheelsets for the "one-and-only." So -- how fat a tire can a QB contain? Perhaps with 42 mm knobbies and a bigger cog or fw you might be able to do at least "light" m

Re: [RBW] The Rivendell Ride

IMO, the "signature" ride of at least all the Rivendells I've ridden is the reason that Grant's designs remain my handling benchmark after almost 30 years and the reason that the 1999 Joe Starck custom is my favorite bike of all time. Some of the 5 Rivs I've owned have handled better (to my taste)

[RBW] Re: FS: Platypus 60cm - Choose Your Own Adventure

Platypus is *SOLD!* On Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 3:33:53 PM UTC-6 Ian Wilder wrote: > *FS: Platypus 60cm - Choose Your Own Adventure* > > This frame is a quick catch and release from another list member in > efforts to thin the stable. This one just wasn’t for me! > > Selling this as rolli

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Flyer aged tan

Yep, that’s it. I ended up with a B67 like that for one bike and then a black B67 for the platypus. Ended up being more comfortable for me then the Flyer with the upright position. We will see which one outlasts the other. Since I got the platypus, it’s getting most of my miles so good that the lon

Re: [RBW] Hillborne / Hilsen: touring capable?

PaulI have the same vintage Hillborne as you.  What from rack do you use and does it align with the stock braze ons??Nice looking ride there too!BobSent from my iPhoneOn Nov 16, 2022, at 5:50 PM, 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:In my estimation, my 2015 Sam Hillborne is pretty nearly the

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: Hawksbill Slope cabin overnighter

Hey Eric, Great ride report, really enjoyed reading it along with the previous day ride you posted! Love seeing reports of Appalachian overnighters. Having all that weight sure makes the ride harder, I got spanked last year taking my Joe on the Wilson's ramble in nc by naively planning my daily

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: Hawksbill Slope cabin overnighter

What fun overnight adventure. Thanks for the engrossing write up!k.On Nov 18, 2022, at 7:11 AM, Eric Marth wrote:Thank you all for the nice comments and for reading along. Dave — That was the most weight I've had in the front bag for anything more than a quick ride home from the co-op. It did eff

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: Hawksbill Slope cabin overnighter

Sounds like a great overnight trip, thank you for sharing! I have had the same issue sleeping on my last several trips and it makes the next days a bit tougher. Excessive stoke can be a real problem! On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 7:11:40 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Thank you all for

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: Hawksbill Slope cabin overnighter

Thank you all for the nice comments and for reading along. Dave — That was the most weight I've had in the front bag for anything more than a quick ride home from the co-op. It did effect the handling but I got used to it pretty quickly. There were a few times while climbing when I was trying

Re: [RBW] The Rivendell Ride

Paul asked about another bike that rides like a Rivendell. I have a Mercian Audax that was built to my specs with 725 tubing and 650b wheels. The bike rides and handles as well as any Rivendell I've owned. This is completely subjective of course and YMMV. Best, Rich in ATL On Thursday, Novembe

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

An update on my build experience so far - the derailleur hanger on my frame was fine, no adjustment to alignment needed. No chasing needed on the hanger threads either. The bottom bracket threads were also fine and the cups threaded in smoothly. The most time consuming part so far has been chas

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Hawksbill Slope cabin overnighter

Great ride report and some beautiful country! These challenges and hardships make for memorable trips and a sense of adventure. Great work! Randy in Wisconsin On Friday, November 18, 2022 at 6:56:09 AM UTC-6 DavidP wrote: > Eric - You mentioned 26lbs of gear, I'm curious how much of that weight

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Hawksbill Slope cabin overnighter

Eric - You mentioned 26lbs of gear, I'm curious how much of that weight you had up front in the Chest and if there was any noticeable impact on handling? Thanks, -Dave On Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 11:47:57 PM UTC-5 Philip Williamson wrote: > Such a well crafted ride report! Thanks for the

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Ride

Have you verified that was what got built? My Custom is thankfully different from the plan in some aspects. The plan shows Roadini style baseball bat tapered seat and and top tubes which I find ugly. Nobilette apparently just went with the big end size (31.8) for all of the main triangle tubes