Re: [RBW] Re: Fendering My Atlantis

2023-01-23 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Fenders turned out sweet, Luke. I dig the flat profile, way clean! On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 10:57:09 PM MST, Luke Hendrickson wrote: Thanks much, Keith! On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 9:20:57 PM UTC-8 Keith P. wrote: Great looking bike, Luke! k. On Jan 22, 2023, at 8:49 PM, Lu

Re: [RBW] Gus owners, does your RD/shifter cable rub against kickstand bracket?

2023-01-18 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Richard, I don't think that's correct hole in cable guide to pass screw through. If you position cable guide using that hole, it moves guide (for FD cable) more inboard and your FD cable will likely interfere with whatever you mount on underside of down tube cage bosses. Eyeball the line of sit

Re: [RBW] Re: Fendering My Atlantis

2023-01-18 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Patirck, Killer! Thanks for sharing your experiences with various fenders/materials. Scott On Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 10:54:41 AM MST, Patrick Moore wrote: I've installed about the same number of metal -- Honjo, VO, Berthoud, Kelpie, Wald -- but mostly VO -- and plastic fenders

Re: [RBW] Re: Fendering My Atlantis

2023-01-18 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
a kid, and the fenders on that bike were prone to scratches/dings and also made a loud pachinko sound when riding on gravel. Have modern boutique metal fenders found a way around these shortcomings? Jay LonnerBellingham, WA Sent from my Atari 400 On Jan 18, 2023, at 7:37 AM, 'Scott Luly&#

Re: [RBW] Re: Fendering My Atlantis

2023-01-18 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Luke, after you get and fuss with them fenders, post the results, please. Some pictures to go with would be great. On Friday, January 13, 2023 at 07:50:50 PM MST, Luke Hendrickson wrote: Scott – I ordered the Flat 65 yesterday after some consideration. I hope it’ll arrive by Tuesday o

Re: [RBW] Re: Cutting tnreadless steer tube

2023-01-18 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Richard, Thanks for starting this thread. I'm building a Gus, too, and judging by how long the steerer tube is unmounted I think it's likely I'll cut mine down to a more desirable length. When I make the steerer cut, I'm going to leave enough minimum length above headset stack to allow for u

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: seatpost Nitto S83 26.8 300mm

2023-01-18 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks for the lead, Ryan. I saw the 350 on Riv's site. I'm not completely opposed to savagery, but it's plan C. Scott On Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 07:54:09 PM MST, Ryan Frahm wrote: Rivendell has the 350mm. Could always cut it if needed! On Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 4:35:58 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: bottom bracket toubleshooting trivia

2023-01-17 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Respondents, I'm grateful for all your input/suggestions. Once again, I've learned through your experiences. John, read your suggestion about possibility of screw retaining BB cable guide being too long and interfering with BB and immediately grabbed my screw driver to check it. Unfortunately (

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Build - Wish Me Luck!

2023-01-16 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bill: Specifically, which model Nitto bull bar, clamp diameter, and width bar are you considering running? I'm building an Atlantis, too. And I'm strongly considering a bull bar and wonder what you're on to. Thanks, Scott On Monday, January 16, 2023 at 06:57:32 AM MST, Bill Fulford wrote:

Re: [RBW] bottom bracket toubleshooting trivia

2023-01-15 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Edit correction to my post, please. Second sentence of third paragraph of original post should read: When I turn the spindle by hand it is not smooth (definitely some resistance and a tad sticky), unlike the one I installed in Atlantis or an uninstalled on. On Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 11

Re: [RBW] Re: Fendering My Atlantis

2023-01-13 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
What did you discover? Did you by chance try the Flat 65? On Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 09:42:36 AM MST, Luke Hendrickson wrote: Man, wonderful info about the 74s – thank you for taking the time to relay that. The above posted photos of them show a significant amount of modificatio

Re: [RBW] Last Gus and Susie, 1/12/23, 3est

2023-01-11 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Anybody taking the plunge for a Gus or Susie? On Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 06:25:04 PM MST, Joe Bernard wrote: This is it kids, 3 Eastern, 12 Pacific. Be there. Aloha.  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To uns

Re: [RBW] Re: Roller-Cam brakes

2022-12-27 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
+1 for Ryan's request for more pics Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Dec 27, 2022 at 6:29 PM, Ryan wrote: I know this is a Rivendell forum...but show us more pictures of this lovely bike , please Hope everyone is safe and warm and managing to enjoy family time in the holidays  in t

Re: [RBW] ISO: Missing Link wheel building book

2022-12-16 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
David, Grateful for the tip. I'll check it out. Scott On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 04:23:04 PM MST, David Person wrote: I am unfamiliar with this publication and don't mean to hijack your post, but when I took up wheel building two years ago I purchased a copy of Roger Munson's "P

Re: [RBW] Is there a 31.8 clamp drop bar comparable to a Nitto Noodle 54cm?

2022-12-16 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
ndards. Oh, and even more finally: they have a prettier polish than say the Noodle or 165 or GdI. On Sun, Dec 11, 2022 at 3:25 PM 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Patrick: Please, clarify what you mean by "best road drop bar on the market at least for non-brifter brake

Re: [RBW] ISO: Missing Link wheel building book

2022-12-16 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Oooo. I'd sure like same! Scott Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Dec 16, 2022 at 1:43 PM, Slin wrote: Hi All, I was just chatting with Rich Lesnik and he recommended a wheel building book/pamphlet from the Missing Link (sad hearing that shop is closing, btw). I was wondering if anyo

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Headsets and Chains

2022-12-14 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Jim, Thanks for your efforts to share pictures of headset. Cheers, Scott Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 10:31 AM, Jingy wrote: Scott, here are the photos you requested and a link to some more:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1v5Hsa_jF_Y3cdLF9GDtnCxCac-wKfSLX

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Headsets and Chains

2022-12-13 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Eric, thanks for your take on headset! I was hoping Corwin would post pictures of the headset laid out, not stacked, so one could visualize the respective parts. And one picture I'd like a do-over of is the one that glares out the side of box that lists kit contents. It's esthetically pleasing,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Headsets and Chains

2022-12-13 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Eric, what's your in-hand impression of the headset? On Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 03:17:05 PM MST, Eric Marth wrote: Thanks again to Corwin for helping with the sale and purchase of these headsets. I've got one I'm preparing to use for a build.  I understand the Grease Guard desig

Re: [RBW] Cliffhanger alternatives?

2022-12-13 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Richard, what width tire are you wanting to run on your new Gus, 2.8? I'm getting some Cliffs built for my new Gus, and I plan on running 2.6 to begin with and like having the option to run 2.8 tires. 2.6 is within Velocity's recommended rim width. I think one could safely go outside of "recomm

Re: [RBW] Re: New Gus & bottom bracket confusion

2022-12-12 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
The forum, in part, is a good starting point for trivial questions like yours, Richard. If you aren't satisfied with answers, or lack there of, here then, of course, Riv is another option to seek an answer. You haven't committed a party foul, IMHO... I'm faced with same issue, since I have a Gus

Re: [RBW] Re: Nivex on a Rivendell?

2022-12-12 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
That's a really cool bit, yet it's a lot to spend just to be different and stylish. What's the functional benefit to investing in one? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 12, 2022 at 10:25 AM, James M wrote: Pretty cool - but another $250 for the shift lever.  Still great to see

Re: [RBW] New Gus shipping from Canada

2022-12-12 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Shouldn't the dealer be able to answer that for you? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 12, 2022 at 10:34 AM, Jacob Byard wrote: I bought my Gus from C&L Cycles out of Montreal. They shipped it to me (Pennsylvania) via UPS. I think it took 3 days? UPS sent me the bill for import

Re: [RBW] Is there a 31.8 clamp drop bar comparable to a Nitto Noodle 54cm?

2022-12-11 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
22 at 9:34 AM 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Steve, Are you in same position I am, looking for a 31.8 drop? Did you see the RH Maes Parallel on the their site? Thoughts?! Has anyone else tried the RH Randonneur or Maes Parallel? Takes, please? Best, Scott On Thursday, Decem

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

2022-12-11 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Joe, I think you're on to something there. Road graders (as in Caterpillar tractors) look funky with how long their wheel base is, but that long wheel base serves a functional purpose, to minimize the effects that slight changes in wheel elevation have on blade elevation (analogous to where one

Re: [RBW] FS 62 cm 2022 MIT Atlantis 4100 OBO

2022-12-10 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Emmet: Another question for ya. I just ordered a set of Cliffs, non-machined sidewall. Are you happy with yours? Or given the choice again, would you go machined sidewall? The brake pad residue looks a little uneven on your rim is why I ask? Think the machined sidewall is the way to go, knowing

Re: [RBW] FS 62 cm 2022 MIT Atlantis 4100 OBO

2022-12-10 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Emmet: Set-up question for ya. I like direction you took your Atlantis build (I'm in middle of building a 62 myself). I'm strongly considering exactly that route. How do the road brake levers work with the v-brakes? I've read road levers don't have enough pull for v-bakes to provide good breaki

Re: [RBW] New Gus!

2022-12-10 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
since the swap. On Dec 10, 2022, at 2:08 PM, 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Brian, how many speed cassette? I'm leaning 1x already. 11-51 is wide ratio, must be a 10 or 11?I have a 31-40 8 spd I want to try Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Dec 10, 202

Re: [RBW] New Gus!

2022-12-10 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Correction: I have an 11-40 I want to try Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Dec 10, 2022 at 12:16 PM, 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Brian, how many speed cassette? I'm leaning 1x already. 11-51 is wide ratio, must be a 10 or 11?I have a 31-40 8 spd I wa

Re: [RBW] New Gus!

2022-12-10 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
nkset and bottom bracket (BSA) and I’m using a Deore M5100 RD and matching 11-51 cassette. I originally installed a 32t ring up front, but last week I swapped it for a 34t to give me a little more on the high end. On Dec 10, 2022, at 1:12 PM, 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:

Re: [RBW] New Gus!

2022-12-10 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Richard, I'm stoked for you! Congrats on your new-to-you Gus! Keep in touch, so we can compare notes on OUR upcoming Gus builds. I've got some ideas as to drivetrain options and haven't made a decision yet myself. Hoping to hear yours and other member's thoughts about a recipe for a yummy Gus d

Re: [RBW] Re: Pedals, MKS XC Bear Trap III vs. MKS Bubble Pedals

2022-12-09 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Max: I would bet the pedals will break-in and spin easier with use. I would expect a cartridge bearing system to be as smooth as they get right from the box, but I would not expect the same of a free bearing system like the pedals you feel are snug out of the box. As referenced below, I have a

Re: [RBW] Re: What's Good - Wide-ish/flared drops edition...

2022-12-09 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
I'm for extra width... But I don't like the idea of flare occurring from tops to bottoms because it puts the hoods/lever tips pointing outward. I don't totally get the true functional value of flaring other than bottoms are wider than tops? Is that helpful from a functional perspective? Help me

Re: [RBW] Gus & Susie frames available at Crust

2022-12-09 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
The Gus XL orange has sold...TO ME! Thanks for posting, Eric! What a lead on a Friday afternoon. Christmas came a few weeks early Scott with smile On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 04:27:11 PM MST, Eric Marth wrote: If anyone missed out Crust just stocked Gus & Susie frames. They got jus

Re: [RBW] Gus & Susie frames available at Crust

2022-12-09 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Missed out from when? Last batch was when, last year? Was there a recent dump from Riv? Tell me I didn't miss a recent sale from Riv? On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 04:27:11 PM MST, Eric Marth wrote: If anyone missed out Crust just stocked Gus & Susie frames. They got just one frame

Re: [RBW] If you convince Rivendell to bring back "one" former model

2022-12-08 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
I vote long stay version of Glorious and Hunqapillar in CLEAR COAT... I hope Grant is listening On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 03:11:33 PM MST, Mackenzy Albright wrote: All these threads about "choosing the one Riv" or "how do I pick which model" got me thinking. If you could convin

Re: [RBW] Is there a 31.8 clamp drop bar comparable to a Nitto Noodle 54cm?

2022-12-08 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Conway, thanks for the tip. I just looked, and those Ride Farr drops are Supa-Wide...up to 750 mm! Ima get one on the shipping truck, in addition to the RH Randonneur I ordered prior to reading your post. Options are good, usually. Sometimes I plex too much on options...haha. Onward, Scott

Re: [RBW] Is there a 31.8 clamp drop bar comparable to a Nitto Noodle 54cm?

2022-12-08 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Steve, Are you in same position I am, looking for a 31.8 drop? Did you see the RH Maes Parallel on the their site? Thoughts?! Has anyone else tried the RH Randonneur or Maes Parallel? Takes, please? Best, Scott On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 05:37:57 AM MST, Steven Sweedler wrote: Sc

Re: [RBW] Re: Is there a 31.8 clamp drop bar comparable to a Nitto Noodle 54cm?

2022-12-08 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Joe, Thanks for the info, always welcome... Scott On Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 11:20:50 PM MST, Joe Bernard wrote: They're kinda fiddly but not too bad with an open face stem. I've used the old Nitto shims with the squared sharp edges in traditional Technomics/Tallux and whatnot

Re: [RBW] Is there a 31.8 clamp drop bar comparable to a Nitto Noodle 54cm?

2022-12-08 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Steve, Thank you! That's exactly the kind of direction I was looking for. I'll have a look at the RH Randonneur as a 31.8 option. Happy Holidays, Scott On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 05:37:57 AM MST, Steven Sweedler wrote: Scott, yesterday on the Bob list I asked about comparisons o

Re: [RBW] Re: Is there a 31.8 clamp drop bar comparable to a Nitto Noodle 54cm?

2022-12-07 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks, Joe! I'll check out the doohickey... Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Dec 7, 2022 at 9:03 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: This doohickey works. I have one in a SOMA open stem holding a 25.4 Billie Bar, just make sure you pick the 26.0 version for Noodles.  Riv only seems to have the

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

2022-12-07 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Shoji, Thank you for educating me on Atlantis history and sharing the article...much appreciated! Scott On Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 11:02:01 AM MST, Shoji Takahashi wrote: Scott,"Atlantis 2" on Rivendell's model is because Bridgestone had an "Atlantis" model, designed by Hiro W

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

2022-12-07 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Affectionately acknowledged, Max. Ride on... On Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 10:15:44 AM MST, reynoldslugs wrote: Scott et al -  correction - sorry, the saddle on the Atlantis is an SMP Avant: https://www.performancebike.com/selle-smp-avant-saddle-black-aisi-304-rails-154mm-zstrikeam

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

2022-12-07 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Max, splendid! I bought an Atlantis f/f from Riv last month and have a build in progress, so I've been vacuuming-up build directions/options/possibilities. And thanks for the reasoning behind your cockpit design...creative and functional. Thanks for the dirt! Scott On Wednesday, Decembe

Re: [RBW] Stolen 58cm Rivendell Atlantis - Berkeley

2022-12-07 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Oh, Dave! I'm so sorry, man. I hope you get it back. All here feel your pain I'm sure. Speechless...that just sucks. On Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 09:38:07 AM MST, Dave wrote: Hello,  My 58cm Atlantis was stolen from my front porch yesterday afternoon, near UC Berkeley.  I can't f

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

2022-12-07 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Max: I've wiped the drool from my chin and have a few questions about the Atlantis, please. I assume it's yours. Is it a Toyo model (I don't get the Atlantis squared decal on downtube and the downtube shifter bosses)? What saddle is that?! Can you speak to and describe your cockpit and reasonin

Re: [RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

2022-12-06 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hey, Luke: Please forgive off thread topic question but what cantilevers are you running that allows you to run a 2.4 on your MIT Atlantis. I'm building one now and part of my decision to get an MIT Atlantis was seeing on Riv's website the ability to run a 2.4 "comfortably." I called Riv to ask

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa Purple Prose

2022-12-05 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
2022 at 08:00:25 PM MST, Matthew Williams wrote:  . . . and the ad’s been deleted. Wonder if he sold it, if he found our discussion, or both. On Dec 5, 2022, at 6:48 PM, 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: I don't have it in me to sell a bike with such a notable hist

Re: [RBW] Re: Best saddle for very upright posture?

2022-12-05 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Kim, I listed here for sale a black Selle Anatomica H-2 in mint condition. I'm in no hurry to sell it. If you want to PM me, I'd be happy to send it to you as a loaner to try as a baseline. Maybe trying it for a spell would help you refine your saddle search. Scott On Monday, December 5,

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa Purple Prose

2022-12-05 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Joe told him! On Monday, December 5, 2022 at 08:00:25 PM MST, Matthew Williams wrote:  . . . and the ad’s been deleted. Wonder if he sold it, if he found our discussion, or both. On Dec 5, 2022, at 6:48 PM, 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: I don't have it

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa Purple Prose

2022-12-05 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
I don't have it in me to sell a bike with such a notable history like the damage to that one and not candidly disclose it. Maybe it was an unintentional oversight, but the ad language seemed to preempt more to come. My antenna went up, anyways. Happy Holidays everyone!!! I love my country... Sco

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Purple Prose

2022-12-04 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
LOL, Joe!!! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 7:39 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: Needs more tags.  On Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 6:36:13 PM UTC-8 Philip Williamson wrote: Presented without commentary. SFBay Craigslist ad:  https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/alameda-59

Re: [RBW] Re: Front Derailer Adjustment

2022-12-03 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Joe, I appreciate the error on overshare/overstate philosophy.  I'm happy to discard what I already know and treasure hunt for what I don't know. I'm more likely to get annoyed with a lack of explanation/clarification than too much. I'm here to learn, not show what I know. My knowledge toolbox ha

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus front derailleur reccomendation needed

2022-12-03 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
narrower will probably help my knees too.  Cheers, Jacob Sent from my iPhone On Dec 3, 2022, at 7:44 PM, 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: A spindle length of 107mm should give a chain line of 47.5mm (which is kind of standard, if I'm not mistaken) and 113mm a 50

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus front derailleur reccomendation needed

2022-12-03 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
A spindle length of 107mm should give a chain line of 47.5mm (which is kind of standard, if I'm not mistaken) and 113mm a 50mm. I run a 113 because I like to run my rings a scratch more outboard. I'm not a subject matter expert, but a 123 BB sounds very long for a triple set-up, or even double. S

Re: [RBW] Front Derailer Adjustment

2022-12-03 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Doug: Chew on these... https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/front-derailleur-adjustment https://si.shimano.com/en/#/en/search/Series?name=XTR&generation=Archive&type=MTB On the Shimano site do some surfing around to find your FD model Service Instructions. Bon appetit, Scott O

Re: [RBW] Front Derailer Adjustment

2022-12-03 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Also, you can hop onto the Shimano website and locate your FD model's Service Instructions that will demonstrate step-by-step. I can send you the link later. Scott  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Dec 3, 2022 at 12:43 PM, Scott Luly wrote: There's an order of operations to proper

Re: [RBW] Front Derailer Adjustment

2022-12-03 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
There's an order of operations to proper adjustment.Have you tried the Park Tool website? They have some great videos for that. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Dec 3, 2022 at 12:41 PM, Doug H. wrote: I want to tap into the collective knowledge here. I need to adjust my Shimano De

Re: [RBW] Dura-Ace and Japanese Recycling

2022-12-02 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
John, the Atlantis I purchased new from Riv last month takes a 31.8 clamp FD. Yours is a 28.6? They must have changed along the way? On Friday, December 2, 2022 at 08:15:29 PM MST, John Rinker wrote: You bet, Mike. My Hunq has the original XT FD from my first mountain bike from the e

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem L vs Rosco Bebe

2022-12-02 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Not sure if the trail is the same, but Atlantis fork is not the same as Gus/Susie. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Dec 2, 2022 at 7:59 AM, Hoch in ut wrote: I believe the Rosco uses Clem forks, so I’m assuming the front end is similar, if not the same. Rivendell told me that they

Re: [RBW] Re: Book recommendations for learning how to build up a bike

2022-11-29 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Mackenzy: DITTO... Until just the other day I didn't know he passed away in 2008, RIP. The site is remarkably helpful for tips, DIY, and trivia things like cog spacing...haha. Outside of Service Instructions it's my go to resource. Crazy the number of topics that are covered. And, as you say, he

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-29 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
John: How about using your 9 speed cassette as an 8 speed by adjusting out lowest or highest gear with a limit screw, assuming you can so without one of those gears? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Nov 29, 2022 at 2:00 PM, Ted Durant wrote: On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 2:36:34

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-29 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Ted: Very interesting and insightful...I learned a lot from your post! It appears RD ratio is a critical variable that really deepens the analysis one would have to do bench top to get a feel for how a certain combo of bits would work in theory before trying. Personally, I think I'd be more inc

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-28 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Clarification/correction to my previous post on this thread. John: I previously stated cog spacing for 7 and 8 speed Shimano cassettes is the same at 4.8 mm. In fact, Shimano 7 and 8 speed cassettes have different spacing. Correction: cog spacing for Shimano 7 speed cassettes is 5 mm and for 8 sp

Re: [RBW] SunTour Rachet Bar Ends shifting a Modern RD - Need to Trim??

2022-11-27 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
John: I'll attempt to add to the valuable information Dave and Nick have shared... When thinking about compatibility with shifters, RDs, and cassettes; keep in mind the RD does whatever the shifter (index, ratchet, or friction) tells it to do, hence the "dummy" comment. So you can for the most p

Re: [RBW] Re: Cockpit Quandaries - Friction bar ends for a new rider

2022-11-26 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Go with Joe's wisdom... Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Nov 26, 2022 at 6:44 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: My inclination fron your parts options is to try the 3x RapidFire on the front (it may work with that derailer) and buy an 8-speed RapidFire for your Altus rear derailer and an 8-s

Re: [RBW] Re: Cockpit Quandaries - Friction bar ends for a new rider

2022-11-26 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
As Mike noted, cable routing approach to v-brake noodles is pretty forgiving and allows some flexibility. It may be hard to visualize before attempting it, but I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Also, noodles with different bends and angles exist that might help you refine your set-up.I per

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

2022-11-18 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
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?

2022-11-18 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
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?

2022-11-18 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
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?

2022-11-18 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
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

2022-11-18 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
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?

2022-11-18 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
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?

2022-11-18 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
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] Betty Foy Sizing & Search

2022-11-18 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
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 Rivendell Ride

2022-11-17 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks, Randy. After pushing go, I reread your post and realized you were discussing the Appaloosa. Are they a bit heavy? I've heard same about 2TT Atlantis. On Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 12:47:09 PM MST, larson@gmail.com wrote: Scott,I have never ridden an Atlantis, but woul

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

2022-11-17 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
@junes1junes, I'm building an Atlantis that I hope to use here and there loaded for dirt touring and bike packing. At this point, I'm undecided on gearing and your gearing raised my brows. On my MTB I run 26 front and 32 rear (as my lowest gear ratio) and that feels on the verge of spin out. An

Re: [RBW] The Rivendell Ride

2022-11-17 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Randy, I'm curious, too, to get the group's take on your question as to weight vs. ride quality, as I'm currently building a new 62 Atlantis F/F. I'm wanting to do some dirt touring and bike packing on it. Hope I'm not in for a fat hog... Scott On Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 06:55:28 AM

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

2022-11-15 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
with the sealant since my lunch time ride.  Abe On Nov 15, 2022, at 2:21 PM, 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:  What tires are those, Abe? On Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 01:17:34 PM MST, Pancake wrote: I put albatross bars on my Charlie, mounted them upsid

Re: [RBW] Re: Is a Gus the right choice for me? Would a Platypus be better?

2022-11-15 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
What size, Jacob? XL? Do they have another one?!?! On Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 03:41:18 PM MST, Jacob Byard wrote: Thanks for all the replies. I ended up going with a Gus. C&L Cycles out of Montreal had a frame in stock. I've been eyeing parts for the build all day. My parts sta

Re: [RBW] Re: Toothless/smooth large chain wheel dummy

2022-11-14 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thank you for intel, Bill! Exactly direction I was looking for! Warmest regards, Scott On Monday, November 14, 2022 at 01:58:20 PM MST, Bill Lindsay wrote: The options include: -buy a guard-make a guard from a donor chainring-use a narrow-wide ring an don't bother with a guard-don't b

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride Your Rivendell: White Pine Trail, Grand Rapids, MI

2022-10-28 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Approved! Lovely fall colors...and good fellowship. The good life... Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Oct 15, 2022 at 7:37 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: We had a fantastic ride today, in peak color and with awesome people. More on that later. But for now:  On Friday, October

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

2022-10-28 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Joe: I talked to Riv earlier this week about purchasing an Atlantis and posed a few questions about F/F prep. I'm not here to make a blanket statement about how all F/F are handled before they depart Riv, but I was told they receive the Atlantis F/F with headset already installed and that a F/F

Re: [RBW] Re: Front low rider rack for Sam Hillborne

2022-10-10 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bob: Have you tried the Tubus Grand Expedition front rack? It's not a tiny rack. I've been running it for dirt touring/bikepacking and am very pleased with it (as well as the rear counterpart). Good luck in your search. Scott On Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 04:15:44 PM MDT, BobW wrote:

Re: [RBW] Are Paul brakes worth the money?

2022-09-25 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Frankly, this thread is a great discussion full of sound points...educational Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Sep 25, 2022 at 7:50 PM, rltil...@gmail.com wrote: I have never used any of Paul’s brakes surprisingly. It’s surprising because I have no problem spending money on things

Re: [RBW] WTB: Coach Flyer's Revenge / Zami inflatable air travel pillow

2022-09-16 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thermarest sells one. I just used mine in mountains last night while tent camping. It works well. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Sep 16, 2022 at 9:20 AM, Tim Tetrault wrote: Hello RBWOB, Does anyone recall from Rivendell Reader 41 the inflatable travel pillow that Riv used to se

Re: [RBW] Doldrums

2022-09-07 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Jay: I must say I found comfort in you sharing your state of doldrums. It's comforting knowing I'm not alone. I'm 53 and have been in same state for a few years now. It's unsettling. I have to really push to scare-up desire and passion towards hobbies/adventures that used to be abundant and rea

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell and Planing - proof?

2022-08-29 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Unless an 800lb gorilla was previous owner, that's concerning, for sure. If it's a result of tube bending, I would think evidence may exist elsewhere; as tube bending likely would also occur at junction of DT/BB shell, DT, and/or junction of DT/HT.I'm curious as to source of paint being ground o

Re: [RBW] Re: Going around in circles with shifters.

2022-08-29 Thread 'Scott Luly' via RBW Owners Bunch
Maybe shifter itself or cable interfacing with shifter is jacked?Both front and rear?Plenty of bikes out there running smooth with cables running along bar bends.That's frustrating. Hope you find source.You've started process of elimination. I'd continue that path...Good luck!Scott Sent from Ya