[RBW] Re: Any Brompton Owners Out There?

Resurrection of an older thread! :) I bought a Brompton in 2009 to use in a bimodal commute to work. The Brompton took care of "the last mile" of the commute, bookending a 30-minute train ride. While Caltrain did (still does) allow bicycles onboard, in those days, there was only one train car t

Re: [RBW] Oi Luxe Bike Bell

I'm sorry to read that Knog's Oi Luxe bell has this same problem as their Classic bell that I have a copy of. I really want to like this bell as the design allows for convenient placement right next to the grips on upright handlebars, and the Luxe solves a main problem of the Classic by being l

[RBW] Re: lightest wheels you've run?

On Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:46:06 AM UTC-7 Nick Payne wrote: You don't say what rims your present wheels are built with, or what tyres you're running, but I doubt that you'll notice much if any difference from changing the wheels. Tyres, that's a different matter. If you're dissatisfied with

[RBW] Re: Thank God for Rivendell

If you can't detect that your tire pressures are too low, you probably need to ride more. :) I can see how these systems can be useful for exalted pros (margin gains, yada yada yada…), but for the "commoner cyclist", it's one more complication that will distract from enjoying our *just riding

[RBW] Re: Cable touching chain stay

Do you mean the short loop of rear derailleur cable *housing* touches the right chainstay sometimes? That's normal. Where does Park Tool say cable touching the body of the frame is bad? On Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:34:38 AM UTC-7 wajid.p...@ecotonata.io wrote: > As we know Riv bikes are famous

[RBW] Re: Old and new take on an XO-1

I don't think it's a "1993 Bridgestone XO-1 inspired modern build", and more like "Let's copy the paint scheme from the XO-1, including the logo motifs". If it's truly an XO-1 inspired modern build, one could remove the paint and identify elements of the original on the modern build. I suspect

[RBW] Re: Locking skewers

I'm with Steven Seelig in that I also subscribe to the "making bike less attractive to thieves" philosophy. I use Pitlocks for the wheels on bikes I lock up, but I find them…err…ugly for the seatpost binder bolt. And nobody really offers anything for threaded stems. For non-wheels, I use securi

Re: [RBW] Re: Watch Platypus frames being built!

I understand that the BB threads being cut and the frame being aligned after welding is to account for heat-related distortion of the tubes from welding/brazing. Some manufacturers/builders claim that their particular sequence of welding/brazing reduces the chance and/or magnitude of these dist

[RBW] Re: IRe: 2025 Atlantis pre-sale

My understanding of presale and conservative ordering is to afford Rivendell more cash flow stability. These bikes need to be paid for when shipped, and small outfits like Rivendell are taking on risk by tying up their capital (probably borrowed capital at that) in such a big shipment. The pres

[RBW] Re: Caliper brake recommendations for 35mm tires

Ryan's recommendation of doubling up on QR with QR on the calipers and QR on the levers is probably your best chance of getting adequate clearance. I have a similar setup with Grand Cru brakes and Campagnolo Ergopowers (with the built-in QR). One thing you didn't mention is what rims you're usi

[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] Re: 34 T cassette deraailleur clearance

On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 6:56:15 PM UTC-7 Bernard Duhon wrote: Thanks, but my fancy campy rd has no ‘B” screw. Actually, your fancy 10-speed Chorus rear derailleur does. It's just not in the same location as the Shimano/SRAM ones. The Campagnolo chain tension adjustment screw is actually

[RBW] Re: PSA: REI "Microlite" insulated stainless steel water bottles with full cover over spout

On Friday, February 23, 2024 at 8:04:38 AM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: BTW, if anyone knows where to find regular uninsulated plastic waterbottles with the full-cover flip-up lid, please let me know. They used to be quite common but I've not been able to find any recently and I'm down to my last

[RBW] Re: Randonneuring Bike

The best Rivendell for brevets is obviously a custom Rivendell designed for brevets. I understand the waiting list isn't crazy long. :) I've done a few 200k and populaires, and had taken everything from my custom Rivendell that was designed for brevets, to my commuter Toyo Atlantis complete wit

[RBW] Re: Show Me Your Atlantis!

On Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 10:42:01 PM UTC-7 Hugh Smitham wrote: > > I guess that's you name? What a well thought out build. I absolutely love > that 1st gen XTR drive. Pretty sweet older hubs the polished silver looks > so good. I like the be seen friction (I presume) dyno rear light. I don

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto 34f front rack

Wow! That's a silly price considering the supply chain jam. On Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 4:11:15 AM UTC-7 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: > Bump and price drop to $95 > > On Thursday, 15 July 2021 at 19:54:17 UTC-5 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: > >> Asking $125. Please send PM with zip code for in

[RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

On Monday, July 12, 2021 at 10:08:30 PM UTC-7 Sam Perez wrote: > Why is there so little info on rapid rise RD and why is it so polarizing. > Sources include bike snob grants blog and random internet sources. > Takeaways were finicky and needing frequent adjustment but also great > concept and e

[RBW] Re: Comebacks for when people think your bikes cost too much

On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 8:12:57 PM UTC-7 Kushan wrote: > So that got me thinking, I can't be the only one who has experienced this. > What are some other similar stories? More importantly, what do you say to a > well-meaning loved one when they ask things like "$3500 for a bike?" and > "but

[RBW] Re: Front derailers that won't friction shift

On Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 4:08:01 AM UTC-7 ascpgh wrote: > … > I actually had a guy (on a CFRP bike obviously with integrated shifters > and under 30 spokes total holding his 6" section rims to his hubs) look at > my bike with bar end shifters and proclaim them unsafe and that ride rules > sh

[RBW] Re: Front derailers that won't friction shift

ying. The amount of cable pull is only a problem if there's a > cable. There are other ways of addressing the issue. > > Peter "let's drag everybody back to the early 50s kicking and screaming; > RH is about to release their Nivex RD clone" Adler > Berkeley, CA/USA &g

[RBW] Re: Front derailers that won't friction shift

. On Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 12:28:28 PM UTC-7 Matthew P wrote: > Neat. > > But Benz, > > How does the stop help? By the time the lever reaches the position, either > it has pulled enough cable for the desired shift or not. Just because I > stop it doesn't mean I

[RBW] Re: Front derailers that won't friction shift

On Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 8:33:18 AM UTC-7 RichS wrote: > Couple things in Will's post that stood out for me: > > 1. Will said he wasn't happy with the way a Claris front derailer friction > shifted. I've used the Claris in double and triple configurations, friction > shifted (bar ends), 8 sp

[RBW] Re: Beginners SLR camera?

On Friday, May 21, 2021 at 7:34:40 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > Thanks, all; I am entirely camera-ignorant, since I gave up > photography about age 11 1/2 after starting to experiment with my > mother's Brownie at about age 11 1/4. (You can verify this by the > quality of my photos onlist.)

[RBW] Re: Help choosing brake levers for drop bars

On Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 12:17:18 PM UTC-7 Jeffrey Arita wrote: > > Given your choices above, my wife and I use TRP RRLs on the two tandems > and a bunch of singles which have drop bars. Nice ergo feel plus they have > the nice brake cable release mechanism - useful for wide-ish tires. >

[RBW] Re: Helicopter tape recommendation requested (a specific name or URL)

Paul, thanks for sharing your cache of information! I concur that the 3M 8545HS, 7070UV and 7071UV are all the same thing, differing only in thickness. I can find the 8mil and 14mil stuff rather easily, but I wish I can find the 40mil stuff; Googling "3M 8545HS" didn't really produce any hits.

[RBW] Re: Helicopter tape recommendation requested (a specific name or URL)

On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 2:54:09 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Does that stuff really work without messing up the paint? When I clamp a > toptube in my work stand I use an old t-shirt wrapped around the tube to > keep the brake wire off the paint. Easy on, easy off, doesn't stay on the >

[RBW] Re: Lil Loafer cover?

Hi Joe, I actually have two of those banana bag covers, and the shape of the covers is such that I don't see how they can fit a Lil' Loafer. I'll actually like to get a handful of Lil' Loafer covers myself, as a few of my bikes have the nice plaid ones, and hard as I try, I just can't bring my

[RBW] Re: 11 speed with Silver DT shifters works great!

One should note that Shimano’s 11-speed *MTB* rear derailleurs require more cable pull to shift over 11 speeds than Shimano’s own 11-speed *road* rear derailleurs, like your Ultegra 6800. The difference is not trivial and exceeds 20%. Thus, one needs to qualify one’s statement about whether Sil

[RBW] Re: Question about 73mm bottom bracket shells

You shouldn't change the spindle length because the spindle length is primarily used to determine chainline. What you should do is to look for a BB spindle length 122mm, but with a 2.5mm offset*. Then you can use a lipless mounting ring to secure the shorter cartridge BB in the wider BB shell.

[RBW] Re: Crash Inspection Advice

I'm glad you came out more or less OK. It sucks that you need surgery to repair your body, and I hope that the injury is at least on a less important finger on your non-dominant hand. As for the bike, I'll just ask for a new bike if yours was in good shape before the crash. The frame is probabl

Re: [RBW] Atlantis Due date?

On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 1:07:29 PM UTC-8 campyo...@me.com wrote: > I joked with my daughter that it would be handed to me by a very tired > employee of the Lithuanian post office, who would have ridden a small > donkey all the way from Lithuania. > Don't you mean a mixte with upright ha

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 7:50:25 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > … > So, what about bike weight? I spent 2020 trying to log 3,000 miles, and > nearly all of those miles were on my big, blue Clementine. I bought new > wheels and a tubeless tire set up and it noticeably lightene

[RBW] Re: Good pedals for both SPD clip-in and street shoe riding?

On Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 6:48:10 PM UTC-8 J Schwartz wrote: > Just noticed these browsing on Blue Lug last week > https://global.bluelug.com/mks-solution-pedal-siver.html > That's not any different from Shimano A530. In my opinion, the problem with these half-fish, half-fowl pedals is that

[RBW] Re: Quick Small Load Carrying

I don't like "meandering" loads, so if the bike doesn't have a rack, I'll be a mule, with my XL Ortlieb messenger/backpack , even though I don't like riding with backpacks much (sweaty back syndrome). XL Ortlieb

[RBW] Re: Tire rub rehab. Suggestions?

Mask and rattle can it with some primer? You can make interesting shapes with the masking and have some fun with it. On Monday, December 14, 2020 at 7:23:22 PM UTC-8 Justin wrote: > Sunday I found myself trapped on a 12 mile stretch of sticky trail of > gritty mud. Had to stop numerous times to

[RBW] Re: Replace my Atlantis ?

Replace, or add to? I have a Toyo Atlantis with 26" wheels, and don't think I'll ever part with it. It's too useful, as a Jack-of-all-trades. Fastest? Nope. Lightest? Nope. Not even close. Fanciest? Nope. But it's set up with fenders, racks, wide gear range, and dynamo lights, and it's as comfy

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 7:38:51 PM UTC-8 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > The S83 comes in 26.8, and if you need a better seatpost than that, well > then maybe you do, who am I to say. For me, it's as good as good gets, and > I've got an 84 to compare it to! (in 27.2, which I use with

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 6:01:18 PM UTC-8 christian poppell wrote: > It would be a seat tube change and not the lug. Many tubes for are butted > internally so that lugs will fit multiple tube butt thicknesses. > > 28.6mm x .9mm wall (26.8mm ID) vs .7mm (27.2mm ID). > Does that mean one

Re: [RBW] Re: COVID face mask that lets you breathe and doesn't cause glasses to fog?

es. My mask of choice is the Wald mask > since they fit ok and have some nice bikey patterns. > > Robert Tilley > San Diego, CA > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Nov 23, 2020, at 7:52 PM, Benz Ouyang, Sunnyvale, CA < > benzo...@gmail.com> wrote: > > The thin

[RBW] Re: COVID face mask that lets you breathe and doesn't cause glasses to fog?

The thing with masks is that if they're not a bit constrictive, they probably don't work (except for face shields, but who wants to look like a welder with a transparent shield?). That's the nature of filters. Having said that, there's constrictive, and there's *constrictive*. I should say that

[RBW] Re: Favorite Brake Lever for Swept Bars - Tektro FL540

I actually have two bikes that use these brake levers. I like their simplicity and their mechanical leverage is nice for most cantilever setups; but they have a rather significant flaw (for me at least) – these do not use slotted cable end stops, so are a pain to take out or install. Please not

[RBW] Re: Chambray shirt deal alert

e > sizing chart for each shirt. The chambray “Small” is about ¾” larger than > the other small shirts. Perhaps because it shrinks in laundering and the > others are pre-shrunk fabric? > I ordered a Small Railroad short sleeve. Ships from Texas. > > David Lipsky in Berkeley, CA

[RBW] Re: Chambray shirt deal alert

t?" > > The site says the fabric is NOT pre-shrunk. Buy the size you normally > wear, wash it, and it should fit like normal after first wash and dry. > > Mike "Fan of Levis 501 shrink-to-fit" Mann > > On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 7:43:52 AM UTC-8 Benz Ouyan

[RBW] Re: Chambray shirt deal alert

Hey Dan, is the sizing correct? Their small has a chest size of 42.25", which is 21" pit-to-pit and definitely a little large for a small. Is that the "Riv fit" you're talking about? On Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 7:48:26 AM UTC-8 danmc wrote: > Edgevale has their chambray shirt from last ye

[RBW] Re: Real Maintenance

1275 miles is too long for routine maintenance. I usually ride 200-350 miles between maintenance work, to keep the bike looking nice and inspect common things for damage/wear. This is especially important for fendered bikes, as it’s difficult to inspect the tires on those, My maintenance routin

[RBW] Re: Wow! What's going on with Rivendell caps going for $$$

, November 14, 2020 at 1:38:30 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > I saw that and I'd pay $50 for that rad color if it fit my fathead (it > won't). Stuff you can't buy new anymore can get absurdly valuable. > > On Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 12:22:58 PM UTC-8 Benz Ouy

[RBW] Wow! What's going on with Rivendell caps going for $$$

So I was browsing eBay and happened upon this auction . The auction is for a *used* Rivendell cycling cap, and started yesterday (Nov 13th). The bids quickly added up and currently, a full 6 days before the auction ends, we're already at $51 plus $3.95 for shipping. Loo

[RBW] Re: Acorn Cruncher Rides

On Monday, November 9, 2020 at 3:22:43 PM UTC-8 Paul in Dallas wrote: > > Some cultures ate acorns after preparing them in a manner to remove the > tannins and bitterness. > > I think it was by soaking and then cooking them. > > If times get lean there are plenty of them around here to eat if one

[RBW] Re: As If The Platypus Couldn't Get Any Weirder (OT)

I’ll be interested to find out if the Riv Platypuses glow under UV light. Maybe Grant & co knew about this trait and ordered special paint as an Easter egg? On Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 6:09:35 AM UTC-8 Mark Roland wrote: > Depending on how you look at it, OT could be Off Topic. Or it could st

[RBW] Re: V-Brake and Canti...

Travel Agents need to be set up correctly so the cable has no relative motion with respect to the pulley, especially around the bridging hole. Otherwise, the sharp kink and repeated motion may possibly cause the cable to fray. The key is to ensure the bridging hole is set correctly within the r

[RBW] Re: Need Advice on 28.6 FD for MTB triple on Atlantis

On Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 7:16:34 PM UTC-7 nus...@gmail.com wrote: > Steven, thanks! I took a look at M737 and M738, and they look awesome. > > Joe, what the heck, I'll give at try. PM incoming. > > Benz, the FD-M900 is gorgeously finished. Pricey, though! > As w

[RBW] Re: Need Advice on 28.6 FD for MTB triple on Atlantis

- 1st gen XTR, model FD-M900 has 28.6mm clamp version and is gorgeously finished, albeit not entirely silver. I think it passes the Riv aesthetics test though, especially if you pair it with a M900 rear derailleur. - Sachs Quarz (*not* Quartz, although often misspelled this way).

[RBW] Re: (Best) metal fenders for Joe Appa?

I'll third, fourth, or fifth this (lost count), although I'll say that Berthoud hardware has the lowest profile, so if you're worried about TCO from the front fender, Berthoud should get extra emphasis (even if they don't offer fancy hammered or fluted designs). Don't forget to put flaps on at

[RBW] Re: Any particular grease cleaner you would recommend!

On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 10:38:24 AM UTC-7 Joel S wrote: > I used the finish line product but it goes very fast, then greased with > finis line. Have hear talk of using a citrus based product. Will use with > the park chain cleaning tank. Any recommendations? Finish Line citrus degre

[RBW] Re: FS: September Blow Out

Laying claim to lucky #13: Riese and Müller Handlebar Mount. On Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 12:31:27 AM UTC-7 Corwin wrote: > Hi - > > In spite of the virus, the fires, etc., 2020 has been really good for me. > I seem to accumulate lots of parts. I have no room for them. So I want to > sen

Re: [RBW] Re: Weird sideways tilt on a brooks professional...any guesses?

I'm not Joe, and I don't have legs asymmetrical enough to require action; but I've seen people get fitted with spacers in between shoe and cleat, to make up length for the shorter leg. Obviously, this will require clipless pedals and I don't know if your dad rides with them. On Friday, Septembe

[RBW] Re: Seeking Riv literature on All Rounder

On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 7:21:04 AM UTC-7 John in PDX wrote: > Have taken custodianship of a Rivendell All Rounder outed on iBob recently. One of the earliest ones, delivered in January 1996, perhaps the earliest based on serial number. > Original owner passed along a lot of paperwork

[RBW] Re: Riv Long Low geometry

There's an article on the Longlow on the Rivendell Reader #8, available here (hosted by Reed). Relevant parts: - 1" longer wheelbase - 5mm lower BB - Designed for "standard" reach (aka medium reach like the Shimano's R451

[RBW] New Riv cantilever brakes

As more details are revealed in Grant's Mid-Sept Blahg , it appears the design is reminiscent of Avid's Shorty Ultimate cantilever brakes; but the Riv variant has an interesting regular 12-sided (dodecagonical?) lobe "torqu

[RBW] Re: Derailer Pulley Question

First of all, are you certain it’s the upper pulley? I’m asking because I’ve never heard of nor experienced a Shimano ceramic bushing squeak before, and especially after so many remedial actions too. I guess the rubber lip seals, if run dry, may squeak, but if you oil/grease the bushing, the ru

[RBW] Re: Crankset & BB Question

On Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 9:45:23 AM UTC-7 aeroperf wrote: > However, a failure mode for Hollowtech is the bottom bracket creaking, and > if you’re going to replace it, it is relatively easy. > If you’re going to take the old one off and replace it with another BB51 > (or SRAM equivalent),

[RBW] Re: Crankset & BB Question

Justin, I will suggest investigating what's causing the creaking and popping. Quite often, what appears to be from the crank may not actually be from the crank. Especially with an Xtracycle Free Radical conversion, there are more opportunities for creaks and pops. Unfortunately, troubleshooting

Re: [RBW] Who is using bike lights?

With respect to visibility and lighting, I read somewhere that overall visibility is correlated with the size of the light, rather than its intensity. This made sense to me because lights don't have infinite energy supplies, so your 1 watt of LED light energy can be concentrated into one small

Re: [RBW] Re: Good wishes for those on list affected by CA wildfires

Here's a website that can convey the extent of the wildfires. Remember that the areas in darker red are burning, and the areas in lighter red (orange?) are under an evacuation *order *(meaning resi

[RBW] Re: Tires and seat posts more important for comfort than frame material?

On Friday, August 21, 2020 at 2:19:25 PM UTC-7 Andrew Turner wrote: > …Hell, if I had the money, the eye for carbon and murdered-out > componentry, and rode bikes for no purpose other than to ride a bike, I > probably would prefer the ride quality of an Open U.P.(P.E.R.) with the > fattest Rene

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

On Sunday, August 16, 2020 at 9:38:54 AM UTC-7, Ray Varella wrote: > > Joel, > Are you opposed to a TA pro 5 vis? > I run them on a couple bikes. > The small rings only go down to 26 but you can configure them as doubles > or triples. > Don't those need suitable (and usually vintage) front derai

[RBW] Re: The 2020 BQ Un-Meeting in CA is canceled

On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 11:33:56 AM UTC-7, Reed Idlewild wrote: > > > I was one of the folks helping Jan organize the BQ Un-Meeting in CA this > year. I’m the person who booked the group campsite at Samuel P Taylor. > > I’ve decided I’m not comfortable organizing or attending any sort of >

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

On Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 11:05:45 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > "The $3500 Clem L is on eBay. It's a nice bike but what on earth justifies > the price here?" > > Nothing. A stock complete is about $1700 and I don't see any replacement > parts on this bike to justify that bonkers upchar

[RBW] Re: Are there different sizes of 1" threaded headset?

On Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 11:37:28 AM UTC-7, masmojo wrote: > > It is very strange, but when threadless headsets first appeared I am > pretty sure they were 1", but quickly went to 1 1/8" (or larger). > That was OK, but lately 1" threadless does seem to be becoming "a THING" > again, I've noti

Re: [RBW] Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

On Friday, August 7, 2020 at 7:36:11 PM UTC-7, Chris L wrote: > > He's already posted a second video of the Hillborne, this time on some > mild single-track. > That title is a bit click-baity though. It mentions "Underbiking with the Rivendell", but unless Russ cut out the more technical bits of

[RBW] Re: SS Coupler Military Bike stupid idea?

On Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 2:56:26 PM UTC-7, Yuhan Wu wrote: > > Hi guys, I've decided to add ss couplers to my hunqapiller finally. > Because I want a 29er I can easily fly with to mountains/parks or some > gravel races like dirty kanza. I was interested in the vintage military > bikes whi

[RBW] Re: Brake levers for setting up Canti front and V for rear wheel

On Monday, August 3, 2020 at 1:33:19 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > > Yep, Tektro's 354AG and MT2.1 are for both linear and canti, they adjust > inside the lever body. They are also often rebranded, like mine are Forte > brand but they are Tektro made. > If you're going high-zoot, Paul levers come

[RBW] Re: FS: Sugino OX601D 175mm 46/30

On Monday, July 20, 2020 at 12:24:27 PM UTC-7, Kieran J wrote: > > So in dual 110mm mode, both rings are mounted inboard of the spider? > >> >> > Correct. In Mark Chandler's Gravelbike.com review

Re: [RBW] PSA: Early All Rounder

On Sunday, July 19, 2020 at 1:36:36 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Seller says 56.5cm. I'm out! That's an interesting sale. The seller obviously knows the bike isn't a run-of-the-mill old bike with the asking price. But yet, the seller expended no effort to clean up the bike for sale, with di

[RBW] Re: anyone know how to figure out Tire Radius/rim radius?

On Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 1:00:50 PM UTC-7, Ted Durant wrote: > The old Avocet Cyclometer prescribed method: Set the front wheel so the > valve stem is at the very bottom and mark a line on the ground at the > center of the tire contact patch, where the valve stem is. Ride the bike > forw

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

On Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 9:35:41 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > > Yeah, if you can some XC Pro cantilevers by all means do. They open ALL > the way, as in past the frame. If a Kool-Stop pad gets in the way of the > front, chop off the rear @ the rear notch. You'll know how far you can go > as t

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

On Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 7:57:01 AM UTC-7, Joel Stern wrote: > > I don’t think I need to go with V brakes (smack me if I am wrong), and I > an unwilling to buy Paul’s due to price. I got a recommendation on Velo > orange grand cru at $145 a set. > > Ant thoughts on what to use on an Appal

[RBW] Re: Your Favorite Adhesive for Riv Cork Grips???

On Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 1:38:33 PM UTC-7, Ray Varella wrote: > > …If anyone has a solution to soften these adhesives, please share it. > Goo gone is purported to work. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

[RBW] Re: FS: Randi Jo Fabrications Jeff 'n Joan's Bag, Flannel Blanket

Hey Jim, I'm interested in your Jeff 'n Joan's Bag. I can't reply privately to you, so this will have to do. On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 2:27:20 PM UTC-7 Jim S. wrote: > This is the perfect bag to mount to your Jones H-Bar. > > Very little use, very good condition. > > Here are photos: > > https

[RBW] Re: Removing crown race from Appaloosa fork

Have you tried borrowing a Park crown race puller ? These use broad "blades" to bite into the crown race, so as to maximize contact and thus minimize crown race distortion, and pull from the steerer side instead of pushing fro

[RBW] Re: Bike frame suggestions for longish distance 95% road comfort

On Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 1:19:47 PM UTC-7, Brady Smith wrote: > > If you decide low trail is what you want, you might consider the Soma > Grand Randonneur. Designed by the Boulder Bicycle people, but way, way > cheaper than their All-Road.… > …not to mention that Boulder Bicycle had kinda sto

[RBW] Re: What shade of orange?

On Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 11:07:45 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > > Molteni Orange. Co-Motion says it's PPG code 61646 > > You can't trust color reproduction online as there are endless variables. > So no it's not you, you see just fine. > Yup, unless you have a color-corrected screen and the

[RBW] Re: What shade of orange?

On Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 10:23:40 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > The photo shows the old Libertas 531 frame that Chauncey just took for > refurbishment: add modern tt brake housing stops, dt housing stops for bar > end shifters, and over-the-bb f and r derailleur cable guides. Odd, the

[RBW] Re: Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

On Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 8:07:49 AM UTC-7, Tom Goodmann wrote: > > I've long enjoyed the suppleness of these tires, but they seem not to have > been available in the U.S. now for some years; I think they can still be > obtained outside the U.S.. Any recommendations for near-equivalents? > (

Re: [RBW] Re: Useful use for beeswax

On Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 4:02:33 PM UTC-7, Craig Montgomery wrote: > > Hey, just another Day in the Life of Boy Blunder. If I hadn't been > chewing on that Jolly Roger while I was riding it wouldn't have happened! > I've got another one about a pair of pliers, a lighter, and a needle but > y

Re: [RBW] Problems with Nitto stems and bars?

On Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 11:09:18 AM UTC-7, Ray Varella wrote: > > Either way, I get the same results. > And sometimes I click download and it just reopens the thread. > > Ray, Leah's videos didn't play on my iPhone nor iPad, but was fine when downloaded and played on the computer. I have

Re: [RBW] Re: Useful use for beeswax

On Friday, June 19, 2020 at 12:31:58 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Butch Wax is quite a bit more waxy and far less greasy than pomade; it was > made for the crew cuts popular in the '50s and early '60s, to make the hair > stand up. But it works to keep 3/4" long hair down, too. Pomade was >

[RBW] Re: Brooks Brown v. Black

Are we witnessing the birth of a bag matcher? :) I agree with Brett — Black is good unless you’re going to run gumwall tires in the future. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[RBW] Re: Useful use for beeswax

Patrick, is butch wax different from pomade? I haven't had a super-short haircut since I was 12 or 13, when I got totally buzzed (shorter than crew cut), together with a friend, on a dare from another friend. Yeah, stupid things teens do… I used beeswax to waterproof the Brompton bag that I mad

Re: [RBW] Problems with Nitto stems and bars?

On Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 1:21:45 PM UTC-7, Doug Hansford wrote: > > Mark, > The same thoughts went through my head today as I drove my 2002 Toyota > 4Runner that has more than 205,000 miles on it. It runs so well and is > solid and just well-made. But, it has a few rattles and quirks that I

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse Tires with tubes

On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 6:37:46 AM UTC-7, Brady Smith wrote: > > I’ve been Herse-curious for a while, but have always decided against them > due to concerns about durability, especially since I don’t have > tubeless-compatible rims. But I also recently read that Jan Heine actually > runs his

[RBW] Re: FS: Frank Jones 51cm

On Friday, June 12, 2020 at 6:26:37 AM UTC-7, Andrew Huston wrote: > > If this was one size bigger Then we will have a bidding war! :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[RBW] Re: FS- 53cm Atlantis with s&s couplers (26” wheels)

On Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 7:52:05 AM UTC-7, Abcyclehank wrote: > > I am not the most tech savvy. This was only the 2nd time I have > successfully posted pics I believe. Not sure what the thumbnail reference > is other than I choose small size pics since I attached 22 images. > > Happy to s

[RBW] Re: Headset/Headtube Issues on New Atlantis

If your Atlantis new? The ends of the Atlantis headtube is reinforced, so it's unlikely to get ovalized unless someone was trying really hard, or the bike hit something. Did the shop measure the headtube inner diameter and the headset cup diameter to ensure they're sized correctly and round? If

[RBW] Re: Platypus Excitment on IG

On Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 11:32:45 AM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Whatever you think of the name, the decals are really great. If you aren’t > on Instagram, this is what you’re missing out on! > > Per Rivendell’s IG account, see photos... > I still think "Platypus" is an odd n

[RBW] Re: FS- 53cm Atlantis with s&s couplers (26” wheels)

Ryan, can you repost the pics? It seems that only the thumbnails came through. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@

[RBW] Re: Pedals

On Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 10:46:34 AM UTC-7, Doug Hansford wrote: > > I saw an interesting article about innovative pedal design and it got me > to thinking. Why do I use the pedals that I use? I like platform pedals > after using clipless for many years for both road riding and single track.

[RBW] Re: Dark Green B17 Special

A bit expensive for a used Brooks, but this is available. I know that someone was discounting titanium-railed Finesse saddles (fits like a short B17) for about $150 on eBay, but those seemed to have sold out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

[RBW] Re: Locking Up your Riv

On Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 9:04:50 AM UTC-7, Vincent Tamer wrote: > > > What do you all use in the various conditions that you lock your bike up > in? > I have a handful of nice locks as I've been trying them out, but I eventually settled on the Abus Brodo, although mine is the burly Granit

[RBW] Re: Bike Forum Rivendell Thread

On Monday, May 25, 2020 at 10:23:31 AM UTC-7, Doug Hansford wrote: > > I get email updates for a bike forum and this thread was a topic linked. > It’s a typical Rivendell discussion by folks who don’t agree with Grant’s > bicycle philosophy. But there are comments of support as well. I thought it

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