Hi Ben,
So I also had an existential biking experience this past summer, and it
resulted in me making big changes, including getting a Riv. I was riding on
a fairly crowded bike path (no cars) on my carbon road bike, keeping up
with some other riders that were going fast, drafting a bit and hav
I used one for about six months, and had a lot of bar slippage. The
slippage is very well managed under normal use, so it’s not like the bars
slipped in a major way that I felt was dangerous. I ride pretty technical
stuff on my Gus so I’m now running a bmx stem which is the only thing I’ve
found th
I always personally took it as a suggestion one probably shouldn't use it
for aggressive single track and mountain biking with wide handlebars more
so than adventure touring and light trail riding. I've never had slip
issues.
On Monday, March 3, 2025 at 1:11:26 PM UTC-8 bmfo...@gmail.com wrote
I had the same aggravating problem and it turned out to be caused by burrs
on the teeth of one of the chainrings. Feel each tooth for burrs and use a
file to grind them off. I opt for steel chainrings when I can now because
of this.
On Monday, March 3, 2025 at 3:24:45 PM UTC-8 iamkeith wrote:
Somehow I managed to pickup all the parts I was looking for, which is
great! In the meantime, still looking to offload these parts. Feel free to
make an offer.
[image: RBW_sale.jpg]
Collin in Oaktown
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 8:12:58 PM UTC-8 Collin A wrote:
> I'm also on the hunt for
I agree with everything Bill L. said, above. Normally I'd add that this
isn't a model-specific issue but, in this case, the fact that it's a Clem
makes it a little more interesting. But in the opposite way... in that I
would have thought these problems more rare.
I have a 59cm Clem H, and
Ben, I began to ask myself your question - "Why am I riding?" - at some
point in my mid 50s (I'm now in my 70s). The how and why I ride has evolved
with the passing of time. Today I ride purely for the pleasure of being in
motion in the great outdoors. I stop to gaze at streams and vistas and
TRAIL:
Honestly the biggest factor has been cockpit. You are correct the geo is
almost identical. I’ve never made a 1:1 comparison between my two bikes
with same cockpit, but the drop bars I had on Sam are now on Leo. When I
had only one bike, it was Sam, and I would switch from drops to other b
Interesting thread. I own a 57 Sam set up with drop bars / 42mm gravel kings. I had the opportunity to build a lugged 54 roadini, I’m luckily on the cusp of both sizes. What persuaded me to follow through despite the quite obvious similarities, was the ability to size down. Looking forward to a mor
TRAIL:
Honestly the biggest factor has been cockpit. You are correct the geo is
almost identical. I’ve never made a 1:1 comparison between my two bikes
with same cockpit, but the drop bars I had on Sam are now on Leo. When I
had only one bike, it was Sam, and I would switch from drops to other b
I have more or less the same questions as Mike in BK. I ride a 2017 58cm
Sam, and the equivalent sized Roadini (a 57cm as it happens) has almost
identical numbers. The number I'm most interested in would be the front
center. But they don't list those stats anymore in the geo charts? From
email
I know some users have experienced slip at the bars with the single bolt
stem.
You are probably fine if you aren't doing any jumps/drops and the stem has
good insertion. If it was all the way up I bet it would be pretty flexy.
Brian
On Monday, March 3, 2025 at 3:02:04 PM UTC-6 Nick Payne wrot
After a calm and pleasantly warm (66*) and calm Sunday, today: 25 to 35
gusts to 50 W/WSW today. Am not riding today but hope to tomorrow.
Tomorrow: 25 to 35, gusts to 40, NW.
How deal with this? One way is to ride early before they really kick up,
but tomorrow that would mean getting up early eno
Hi all, just a quick question to users of the above stems.
Nitto claims it's not intended for off-road riding, however I see a lot of
builds (who look very off-road to me) with said stems.
Has anyone used them in rough-ish terrain? I don't ride technical trails
but I don't ride on pavement eith
If anyone has two, I’ll take the one after Tyler!Good luck tho, I bet someone here tried one and went back to a Noodle…P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Mar 3, 2025, at 11:10 AM, TP H wrote:Hi folks, I'm looking to buy the Rene Herse Randonneur Handlebar in 25.4 clamp diameter and 500mm width. They've bee
Posted too soon…
Also, I’m in agreement with Leah a kickstand as a must. I’m on my bike. I
have a single leg Greenfield kickstand and I’ve never had a problem. I love
the color of your Appa also. My PBH is 82 or 81 I forget or maybe it’s
83cm and I had a 51 CM Appaloosa. When I bought my plat
I was just commenting to Leah how your write up sounds so much like how I
felt about the Appaloosa when I got mine. you however, are much more
eloquent. You wrote “ maybe pick up a Chocomoose” while you’re in Japan.
My Appaloosa had a Choco moose bar and I absolutely loved it on that bike.
On
Hi folks, I'm looking to buy the Rene Herse Randonneur Handlebar in 25.4
clamp diameter and 500mm width. They've been sold out for a while so I
thought I'd see if anyone is holding and willing to part with one. For
reference:
https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/handlebars/randonne
Bill and John,
Appreciate both of your thoughts and suggestions! We will of-course touch
up the frame so it doesn't rust in the future, but yes- pretty gnarled.
Cassette is a 9 speed 11-34t. Converting to a one-by setup is certainly an
option, and maybe I'll go that route if it comes to it. We'
Toyo Atlantis seen on Portland Craigslist 3/3/25:
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/portland-rivendell-atlantis-47-cm-toyo/7831281146.html
On Friday, January 3, 2025 at 12:35:19 AM UTC-8 Hetchins52 wrote:
Hope its OK to start this 2025 thread:
Saw this on Craigslist. First posted two wee
Hello Bill & Bill!
YIKES! So sorry about the frame scrapage! That hurts to look at! DARN!
I agree with Bill L on his well versed knowledge.
May I add my two cents?
I cannot tell from the bike photo what cassette ring count is on the Clem.
Is it a 9 speed? 10? More?
A narrow chain for a 10 speed
Hi Brenton,
If you have a 57 Roadini and a 57 Sam from a recent MIT generation, their
geos looks very similar (like, very). With the Sam being more stout and a
little longer, how would you compare the rides? Interested in the feel on
the road and capabilities on non-paved roads (which you've al
Tire inserts with tubeless can make a huge difference with gravel width
tires and allow you to run pressures down another 5psi or so. I don’t know
your weight, but anything other than reasonably groomed trails can be rough
on narrower tires and wheels.
On Sat, Feb 8, 2025 at 7:50 AM Jay wrote:
>
Ted, as a long time Sam owner, I too think your Sam is a "looker", like
John says. The black accents (rear der. chain rings, saddle) are nice
touches.
Best,
Rich in ATL
On Sun, Mar 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM Ted Durant wrote:
>
> On Mar 2, 2025, at 6:42 PM, John Bokman wrote:
>
> Looking good Ted! Do
I was doing a very difficult gravel ride on my carbon gravel bike yesterday
(March 2nd, 2025). I was near the end of my ride and was very exhausted;
debating my life's choices.
Right at the area where Linda Vista Ave turns into Highland Drive, north of
the Rose Bowl and close to Devil's gate, I
Here's another option for a bar end mirror -
https://cateyeamerica.com/products/bm-45?_pos=1&_psq=bm+45&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Similar to the Spurcycle, priced at $19.95. I've been using them on two of
my bikes (Santa brought them to me for Christmas!). So far so good.
Steve in AVL
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I have three thoughts on the matter. Maybe four...maybe 5. Some, or all,
maybe don't apply to your situation.
1. The first photo has the chain sucked all the way around to the top of
the cranks, and my brain goes to "why did they keep pedaling that long?".
It's like when you are driving on
Minor update:
The drivetrain had a bit of a hitch to it and though I can do the work
myself I elected to take it to the one lone Rivendell dealer (as far as I
know) down in Salt Lake City, Saturday Cycles. I bought my Clem frame from
them and they're a good bunch. So down the Rom went on Wednes
What a gem of a thread this has been to read, Kathryn! And who knew there
were so many Appaloosas in Australia! As soon as I read you were from
Australia, I heard every word of your post in a lovely Aussie accent.
Your Appaloosa is sublime and I love how you have made it YOURS from the
get-go.
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