[RBW] Re: ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

Also interested! Also in Bed Stuy with my Joe Appaloosa! On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 11:29:45 AM UTC-5 chase@gmail.com wrote: > Keep me posted if some rides get organized, for sure interested. I am in > Bed Stuy with a Clem L and a Sam. Sounds fun! Chase > > On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Weird (Silver bar end/friction/Shimano 9sp) shifting issue

I forgot to follow up. Tightening the D-ring as suggested here did the trick of course. I turned it clockwise about a half turn, then backed off that position just a wee bit during the test ride (in light snow!) and found the sweet spot. Easy peezy! Thanks all! Adam On Mon, Nov 29, 2021 at 12:33

[RBW] Re: Weird (Silver bar end/friction/Shimano 9sp) shifting issue

D-ring, yes. I'll give it a shot, thanks for the tip. This is my first time using friction shifting on a bicycle so it's all new to me! Does that d-ring / tension tend to need regular attention or does it just need to be dialed initially and then get on with it and forget about it? On Monday,

[RBW] Weird (Silver bar end/friction/Shimano 9sp) shifting issue

Hi everyone, I am enjoying my brand spanking new Joe Appaloosa built up by Rivendell. Had it for about 6 weeks or so, I have put maybe 75 miles or so on it, most of them from the Nutmeg Nor'easter ride a couple of weekends ago, which was a wonderful 40 mile ride, Joe's maiden voyage I'd say. Y

[RBW] Re: Correct Nitto rear rack size?

I don't have experience with either rack or bike, but wanted to share info I happened to read on Riv's website the other day. Hopefully it helps: *Two versions:Medium 32R, for frames up to about 54cm.

Re: [RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa thread

Hi all, I'm new around here. I've been lurking ever since I managed to snag a 60cm orange Appaloosa frame from Rivendell back in June, which was somewhat of a pandemic impulse purchase. I've wanted a Rivendell for years, but had no real intention of buying a bike this year...until I saw the ema

[RBW] Re: Best front rack for Appaloosa?

Hi all, I've been lurking for a few weeks. I'm reading this thread with great interest as I managed to snag one of the orange Appaloosa frames from Riv and am now speccing it out so they can build it for me. For the front rack, I intend to go the route that Bones has chosen, the 27F Nitto Campe