Re: [RBW] Re: The way I design a build, and the first chapter

*Jason Fuller:* *Crust makes some really light-for-their-width options but I've seen too many crack at the eyelets for me to buy them.* Ah, you just saved me a lot of money. Thanks. Well not really because Quills cost a lot more but you know what I mean... -- You received this message because yo

[RBW] Re: Motolite V-Brake Fit Issue - Toyo Atlantis (26")

My custom uses a road-ish width fork and Velocity Atlas rims, the Motolite arms splay out a bit. Yours is a little more pronounced cuz your rims are so wide but if they're working I say enjoy the ride! Joe Bernard On Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:41:53 PM UTC-8 Garrett K wrote: > Hi folks.

[RBW] Re: A simple cutom steel BB cable guide

Sorry but I'm going to rain on your parade a bit by being skeptical about the improvements you claimed. There is very little friction from the bend at the bottom of the BB shell, particularly when a plastic guide is involved – the contact is short and (more importantly) the tension of the shift

Re: [RBW] Some very basic metalworking / frame repair advice

Hi Eric, Sorry about your bad eBay experience, I've been there before and it's not a good feeling! I've got an eBay-purchased frame currently in for a seat tube crack repair. (Of course I didn't discover the issue until it was too late to take any recourse, live and learn I guess!) Anyway, there

Re: [RBW] Re: The way I design a build, and the first chapter

Interesting. I did not think the quill could take a 55. But even that is a far cry from my 2.6” tires.Regarding the dynamo - I got a nice deal on the wheels & envisioned some possible nighttime adventures in addition to standard MTB duties. So far it’s been exclusively MTB - nothing at night.Sent f

[RBW] Motolite V-Brake Fit Issue - Toyo Atlantis (26")

Hi folks. I can't seem to get these v-brakes more vertical, not so splayed out. They work fine. Known issue: Canti posts are very narrow on the fork (72mm!) and the Cliffhanger rims are very wide, 30mm. They don't seem to play nice. Any thoughts? I'd rather not go with cantis and short pull le

Re: [RBW] Re: Fall Photos 2024

Kim, The part of Old La Honda between Skyline (Hwy 35) and La Honda (Hwy 84) is open after repairs. Since I hadn’t ridden it in 2 years, I didn’t notice which part was repaired, but the road was in fine shape. I hope to take a left and ride to the coast in 2025, but on Monday, I took a right on

[RBW] Re: The perfect combination tire

The Continental Terra Trail in 650x47 are a wee bit undersize based on your criteria but they can be found for quite cheap while being lightweight and fast rolling. They do have puncture protection but they won't offer Marathon-level protection. Depends if giving up a little protection for spee

[RBW] Re: The way I design a build, and the first chapter

Richard - regarding the weight of dynamo, a friend did a pretty comprehensive gram-counting exercise on dynamo vs. battery lights and found that dynamo is about 170g heavier on average, if I'm remembering correctly. It assumes though that you're carrying battery lights if you don't have dynamo

[RBW] Re: RH double: spindle length?

On my Roadeo I use a Titanium White Industries 108mm with a 46/30 Rene Herse 9-12 speed crankset. I use a Dura Ace 7700 front Der On my Norther Lyon I use the fancy high end IRD/Sugino ball and cup BB with a 107mm spindle and an older Rene Herse 44/28 crankset. I use a CX70 front derailleur On

[RBW] Re: RH double: spindle length?

Further context… I’ll be moving my drivetrain to a new 2024 “lugged Roadini” when those frames ship. Instead of reusing my 113mm BB, I can go with Riv’s default 110mm or I could source a 107mm and begin experimenting first with that (and BB shims). I dunno. On Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:03

[RBW] RH double: spindle length?

For a Rene Herse double crank (46-30) on a trad’ish randonneur (130mm rear spacing, 700x32mm tire clearance + fenders, straight chainstays not curved)… what actual BB spindle lengths have people had success with? I’m aware of the RH charts… one chart suggests 110mm and the other chart suggest

[RBW] Re: The way I design a build, and the first chapter

To pile onto the bolt-gram-counting-train, Paragon Machine Works is having a holiday sale and you can get some nice M5 and M6 Ti bolts for about $1-2 each. That falls under Bill's $1/g (approximate) limit. Bonus for being local! I picked up a few for fender mounting and to save some weight on t

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Toyo/Waterford Rivendell Atlantis

My Toyo (previously assumed to be a Waterford) has mid-fork eyelets and a kickstand plate, but a Toyo serial number. I think learning how to differentiate between the serial codes on the BB is really the only way to know. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] Re: The perfect combination tire

Thanks for the suggestions! I've looked at the Byway in 700c for another bike, but hadn't thought about it here. I've used many variations of Schwalbe Marathons before, but hadn't seen the Almotion, so that's definitely a contender. I've looked at Big Bens before, but they seem not that differen

[RBW] Re: The way I design a build, and the first chapter

In my original post I said: "The bolts gives (sic) the opportunity to do some gram-chasing." I got a $90 McMaster-Carr order in today, featuring 20 aluminum bolts and 8 Titanium bolts. By my count, I think 10 of those 28 bolts are going to end up on my CHG build. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito,

[RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Toyo/Waterford Rivendell Atlantis

I was told that the Waterford Atlantises (Atlanti?) have mid fork eyelets and if I recall correctly they also have kickstand plates. My 64, which looks a lot like yours is definitely a Toyo with a mid 100s serial number. Your seat cluster photo caused me to tun out to the garage and take a l

[RBW] Re: The perfect combination tire

I will second the Marathon Almotions - they are great. Roll great but all the puncture protection. On Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:07:11 AM UTC+11 Garth wrote: > Schwalbe Big Bens, the Raceguard versions, are made in that size and fit > the bill perfectly. About $45-50 retail USA, very re

[RBW] Re: The perfect combination tire

Schwalbe Big Bens, the Raceguard versions, are made in that size and fit the bill perfectly. About $45-50 retail USA, very resistant to flats, roll easy, have a modest tread to them light off-road use, and they are just plain fun to ride. Riv has sold these for a long time as they are a perfect

Re: [RBW] “Best practices” for selling bicycles online without getting hoodwinked?

I’m delighted to report that the Clem sale that led me to post here a few days ago has ended successfully. The buyer (who IS a member of this group after all and who read the thread with some amusement as it all unfolded) and I reached a very fine conclusion. I’ve been paid, and the Clem is in

[RBW] Re: A simple cutom steel BB cable guide

This is objectively wonderful. This is now project #435 to get around to in the garage. On Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:21:11 PM UTC-8 Steve wrote: > Kim, I love these sorts of DIY custom tweaks. At the very least they > enhance the sense of attachment to the bike. Thanks for sharing! > > S

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bags!!! Carradice, Swift, Ortlieb

All items have been sold! Thanks for looking, everyone! Brian Lex KY On Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 11:25:29 AM UTC-5 Brian Turner wrote: > UPDATE: > > Carradice Nelson Longflap is still available for $70 + shipping. > > I thought I had a pending buyer, but it appears they have decided to not

[RBW] Re: A simple cutom steel BB cable guide

Kim, I love these sorts of DIY custom tweaks. At the very least they enhance the sense of attachment to the bike. Thanks for sharing! Steve On Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:08:27 PM UTC-5 Kim H. wrote: > Supplemental: > I may inject some grease into the plastic tube to see if it improves more

[RBW] Re: A simple cutom steel BB cable guide

Supplemental: I may inject some grease into the plastic tube to see if it improves more so. Kim Hetzel. On Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:47:27 PM UTC-8 Kim H. wrote: > Upon owning a Rivendell Clem Smith Jr. "L" bicycle, I have very long chain > stays. This has given me to thought of how can

Re: [RBW] Re: The way I design a build, and the first chapter

I almost forgot. The wheelset I kind of fell into (Cliffhanger’s) came with a Son dynamo hub. I still do not own a dynamo powered light two years on. I think it’s a relative boat anchor? So yeah, an alternate wheelset might make a difference I would notice. Lastly there is the Silver double crank v

[RBW] FS: One pair of 27.5/650B x 2.25 Schwalbe Racing Ralph tires

I have a used pair of 27.5/650B x 2.25 Schwalbe Racing Ralph Evolution folding and tubeless tires for sale. The condition is very good. I have had them on my Clem for six months with about 100 miles on them at best. I ran tubes with them, no slime. They have a lot of wear left on them. The re

Re: [RBW] Re: The way I design a build, and the first chapter

It sounds to me like you have a good handle on the trade-offs. Good luck if you decide to do something BL in EC On Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:53:08 AM UTC-8 Richard Rose wrote: > Fair points. FYI, the Susie is (I think?) 8 ounces lighter. If I was truly > concerned I could shed the B17 &

[RBW] Re: The perfect combination tire

Schwalbe Marathon Almotion is available in 2.15" width. They roll out pretty well and I haven't punctured one yet. https://www.schwalbe.com/en/Marathon-Almotion-11654055 These are not the same as the ordinary Schwalbe Marathon tyres, which are considerably heavier and slower. Nick Payne --

[RBW] Re: The perfect combination tire

I like WTBs offerings. I've used the Byway and now the Sendero in 47mm. I would argue that knobs are not necessary on big tires unless you're riding in lots of mud. I ride singletrack in file treads all the time, substituting volume for knobs. I have a pair of Byways I'd let go for not much

Re: [RBW] Re: The way I design a build, and the first chapter

Fair points. FYI, the Susie is (I think?) 8 ounces lighter. If I was truly concerned I could shed the B17 & steel Albacore handlebar for instant weight loss, but I love both.Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 3, 2024, at 12:29 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:A gram-shaving Gus build sounds to me like a Susie build

Re: [RBW] Re: The way I design a build, and the first chapter

A gram-shaving Gus build sounds to me like a Susie build ;-). Rim-brake rim options for wide tires are indeed slim. I've heard of an Alex DX-32 which may be ~75g lighter than a Cliffhanger. In my stable, when the tires get that wide, that's where we switch over to disc brakes, which opens up

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Neo Retro Brake Set - Black - Very Clean

These have sold. Thank you Josh Seattle, WA On Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:21:00 AM UTC-8 Josh wrote: > Hello- > > Up for sale is a very clean set of Paul Neo Retro brakes. I replaced all > of the bolts with titanium bolts. Black Moon Units and a new set of > Kool-Stop brakes are included w

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bags!!! Carradice, Swift, Ortlieb

UPDATE: Carradice Nelson Longflap is still available for $70 + shipping. I thought I had a pending buyer, but it appears they have decided to not communicate further. Just FYI, cheapest shipping to the west coast would be $11. PHOTOS On Friday, No

[RBW] The perfect combination tire

Hi all, I'm considering replacing the stock 45mm Kenda tires on my 650b Clem and wondering what you all think would be a good combination of all these factors: 2" - ish (probably not narrower) Decent traction on trails Low rolling resistance on roads Flat-resistant in some way (I ride on a lot

Re: [RBW] Re: 135mm rear hub

I do like Dumonde. The hub came with a set of Mercury wheels. I think that the shape of the hub body and many other factors impact the sound greatly. I have many DT swiss hubs with the same set of ratchets and vastly different volumes of noise. The loudest is on my fat bike, and approaches t

[RBW] Re: FS: Chris King R45 Hubset 32H Black Unlaced

Bump on these, $400 shipped for the set. On Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:23:37 AM UTC-6 Michael Ullmer wrote: > Another bump and price drop, need these gone to fund another wheel build. > > $420 shipped CONUS > > On Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 9:37:19 AM UTC-6 Michael Ullmer wrote: > >> Bum

Re: [RBW] Re: The way I design a build, and the first chapter

Thanks for that. I love every single thing about my Gus & it’s build - except its weight. It’s a heavy beast & it only bothers me going uphill on singletrack. When I built it up from bare frame I paid no attention to weight. I even (foolishly?) sold a Cane Creek ee wings Ti crankset to fund the fra

[RBW] Re: The way I design a build, and the first chapter

On Monday, December 2, 2024 at 9:33:16 AM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote: Somebody off-list told me that plastic sealed bearing Clem pedals are impressively light. As I posted earlier in this thread, I weighed a pair of them at 272g, including the plastic shrink-wrap holding them together :-) The