[RBW] Re: "Rivendell Custom"

I've got no personal problem if someone wants to sell their bike frame, but I find it an odd marketing strategy to publish poorly lit photos and a very limited description while asking close to what a new custom frame would cost. Good luck to them. On Friday, September 13, 2024 at 4:50:49 AM UT

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 26” tires about 2.0” to 2.2” - mildly knobbie

I know they're not really what you're after, but I have a set of Continental Contact 1.75's that I would be happy to donate. I'm right over the hill on West Park Ave if you want to ride over and pick them up. On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 2:28:01 PM UTC-7 Pancake wrote: > Unfortunately,

Re: [RBW] Lael Wilcox

So glad some of you had the chance and took the time to ride with Lael during this event. I look forward to what I hope is an upcoming consolidated podcast and/or book on the ride. Inspirational. TedOn Sep 12, 2024, at 9:37 PM, WilletM wrote:Quite a few years ago, I was lucky enough to meet Lael

[RBW] Re: FS: Albatross, Paul Thumbie, TA Specialites Chainring, 26.8 Seatpost, GK SS+

Prices do not include shipping (in case someone would like to combine), packaged from 93105 to minimize shipping cost. (Rivendell Nitto Albatross 54 Aluminum $70 - Sold) (Paul Thumbie, right hand $30 - Sold) (Specialites T.A. Zephyr 48T 110BCD $20 - Pending) 700x43 GravelKing SS+, some

[RBW] Re: FS: Lots of nice Chrome parts for your builds/projects

Not for nothing, but in all these updates, you haven't said what the size of the wheel is, and none of the photos includes an ETRTO marking. Velocity Atlas comes in 26", 650B and 700c; which is it? Peter "not looking for an Atlas front, but looking for a 40H 650B Atlas rear rim to go with an SA

Re: [RBW] Lael Wilcox

Quite a few years ago, I was lucky enough to meet Lael (and her then-companion, Nick) and give the pair a ride from the Denver area out to western Colorado. I had been following their adventures on Nick's "Gypsy by Trade" blog, which is also where I believe I came into contact with them. Tho

[RBW] Re: FS: Albatross, Paul Thumbie, TA Specialites Chainring, 26.8 Seatpost, GK SS+

Prices do not include shipping (in case someone would like to combine), packaged from 93105 to minimize shipping cost. (Rivendell Nitto Albatross 54 Aluminum $70 - Pending) (Paul Thumbie, right hand $30 - Pending) (Specialites T.A. Zephyr 48T 110BCD $20 - Pending) 700x43 GravelKing SS+,

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

Yes to the IGH; far more elegant IMO than a FD and a chain tensioner not to mention the multiple chainrings. But the defect of IGHs is the choice of ratios, drag -- if you choose a wider-range, more-ratios hub the internal friction increases, and if you choose the lowest drag options (several tests

[RBW] Re: FS: Albatross, Paul Thumbie, TA Specialites Chainring, 26.8 Seatpost, GK SS+

Prices do not include shipping (in case someone would like to combine), packaged from 93105 to minimize shipping cost. (Rivendell Nitto Albatross 54 Aluminum $70 - Pending) Paul Thumbie, right hand $30 Specialites T.A. Zephyr 48T 110BCD $20 700x43 GravelKing SS+, some interior tubeles

[RBW] Re: FS: Albatross, Paul Thumbie, TA Specialites Chainring, 26.8 Seatpost, GK SS+

Prices do not include shipping (in case someone would like to combine), packaged from 93105 to minimize shipping cost. (Rivendell Nitto Albatross 54 Aluminum $70 - Pending) Paul Thumbie, right hand $30 Specialites T.A. Zephyr 48T 110BCD $20 700x43 GravelKing SS+ $20 26.8 mm Kalin s

Re: [RBW] Re: 43mm-46mm 650b Tire Options.

I like the 47mm Teravail Rampart tires. On Thu, Sep 12, 2024 at 3:05 PM christian poppell wrote: > I'll put in a plug for the Soma Cazaderos. The 48 version runs small and > would be a great choice if you're looking for a semi knobbed tire below > 48mm. > > On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 11:

[RBW] Re: 43mm-46mm 650b Tire Options.

I'll put in a plug for the Soma Cazaderos. The 48 version runs small and would be a great choice if you're looking for a semi knobbed tire below 48mm. On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 11:59:43 AM UTC-7 John Bokman wrote: > I ride 700c, but agree that Bruce Gordon R&R are excellent tires! > F

[RBW] ThRe: FS: 60 cm Cheviot

Thanks Lambbo! I thought so too On Monday, September 9, 2024 at 9:00:22 PM UTC-4 lambbo wrote: > Wow, 1,400 that's an absolute steal, friend! > > On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 5:18:17 PM UTC-4 James wrote: > >> Thanks! Hopefully this one works >> >> >> asheville.craigslist.org/bik/d/ashevil

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

"I think an internal real hub like a sturmey-archer 3 speed with a compact double crank and paul tensioner would be an incredible build" That definitely would be a cool build. BL in EC On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 12:19:13 PM UTC-7 Mackenzy Albright wrote: > I absolutely fell in love

[RBW] FS: Albatross, Paul Thumbie, TA Specialites Chainring, 26.8 Seatpost, GK SS+

Prices do not include shipping (in case someone would like to combine), packaged from 93105 to minimize shipping cost. Rivendell Nitto Albatross 54 Aluminum $70 Paul Thumbie, right hand $30 Specialites T.A. Zephyr 48T 110BCD $20 700x43 GravelKing SS+ $20 26.8 mm Kalin seatpost $5

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

I absolutely fell in love with the early Karate Monkey. I have owned several set up as fixed gears. I had purchased one with gears on it - and it was absolutely the most annoying setup between the discs and derailer and eventually stripped it down. I appreciated the idea though. I much preferre

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

Eric, I can only guess why the horizontal ends weren’t angled but my guess is the gear changes are intended to be at the crank, hence the shifter boss and derailer hanger. I don’t know if brake position allows for the difference a 2 speed freewheel offers or not. Ray On Thursday, September 1

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

I don’t disapprove of the Roaduno, just its brakes. I had a later 2009 KM, and ran it both geared and single speed. And from what I’ve seen on Surly forums, that was very typical. It was a bike made to be tinkered with, like most Surlys of that era. What really confounds me about the Roaduno’s dr

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

Eric That's interesting. I think you mean that as kind of a burn, because I'm pretty sure you disapprove of the RoadUno, which you are allowed to do. A few questions though: Do you have any guess about what fraction of people set up their 2003 Surly Karate Monkeys as single speeds? Do you th

[RBW] Re: 43mm-46mm 650b Tire Options.

I ride 700c, but agree that Bruce Gordon R&R are excellent tires! Fantastic on the rough stuff, and good on pavement. The owners are great people, too, providing excellent customer support. I am a big fan of Panaracer tires, having ridden various iterations for years. My current favorite for cit

[RBW] Re: FS: Lots of nice Chrome parts for your builds/projects

Cable hanger is gone! Just the wheel remains! - *Velocity Atlas Front Wheel on Deore Hub by Hands on wheels(looks nearly new) - $150* On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 9:34:19 AM UTC-4 Drew Fitchette wrote: > Stem and Handlebar are both sold! > >- *1 1/8” Nitto x Fairweather silve

[RBW] Re: 43mm-46mm 650b Tire Options.

Those T-Servs are great tires, more durable gravelkings, and I didn't know they came in 650b. Those might become my new commuter tire! On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 10:35:41 AM UTC-7 kyleco...@gmail.com wrote: > If you are into knobby tires, I am currently riding some bruce gordon > 43m

[RBW] Re: 43mm-46mm 650b Tire Options.

If you are into knobby tires, I am currently riding some bruce gordon 43mm rock n roads on my bleriot. I love mine. They rip on trail paths and didnt feel slowed down on pavement. They do make that nice treaded hum on pavement if youre into that sort of

[RBW] Re: Roaduno update

Digging the purple bits! I recently switched up the ratio on my 'duno (42/16) and added a lil purple: Luckily the stock chain played nice with the bigger ring, just enough room in the dropout. -tio ryan On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 12:42:29 PM UTC-4 Igor wrote: > Delray Beach's avera

[RBW] Re: Roaduno update

Delray Beach's average elevation is 20feet. Can you fit a 50x13 on the Roaduno ? :D On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 3:35:05 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Also, 38x16 and 35x19, the original White Industries DOS ENO drivetrain > set up, is dynamite. It's a bummer that White Industries doesn

Re: [RBW] Lael Wilcox

> On Sep 12, 2024, at 11:01 AM, Paul M wrote: > > She mentioned that a rider was drafting her too close for quite some time and > wouldn't back off. It must be that dude staring at his phone. No, this photo is from yesterday, her final day, and "that dude” is a very, very good rider and was (

[RBW] Re: Lael Wilcox

I listened to her podcast yesterday for the first time and she had only one day to go before finishing that truly amazing feat. She mentioned that a rider was drafting her too close for quite some time and wouldn't back off. It must be that dude staring at his phone. Paul in Tracktown USA On T

[RBW] Re: 43mm-46mm 650b Tire Options.

https://www.modernbike.com/panaracer-t-serv-protite-folding-tire-650b-x-44mm-black sorry i never measured what mine come out to on a set of VO voyager rims. I use these on my 'commuter' (i'm freelance so i don't often commute) but have and ride around NYC with these. On Thursday, September 1

[RBW] Re: 43mm-46mm 650b Tire Options.

Not sure I've seen anything marked between 42-584 and 48-584. Smitty in DC On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 9:50:57 AM UTC-4 David B wrote: > Curious what true 43mm-46mm 650b tire options are currently available. I'm > using Velocity Atlas rims, so 'true' meaning they'll measure that on thos

[RBW] Re: FS: Lots of nice Chrome parts for your builds/projects

Stem and Handlebar are both sold! - *1 1/8” Nitto x Fairweather silver cable hanger(opened but never mounted) - $25* - *Velocity Atlas Front Wheel on Deore Hub by Hands on wheels(looks nearly new) - $150* On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 2:09:40 PM UTC-4 Drew Fitchette wrote:

[RBW] Re: Slipping on swept back handlebars

This is probably not recommended, but I had a pair of choco bars that slipped a bit when I first put them on, and ended up using the old soda can shim trick and it's worked like a charm for about 2 years now. On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 2:33:31 AM UTC-4 ricksteves wrote: > Could always t