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

2024-12-04 Thread Randy Spencer
In my studies determining if mine is a toyo v a waterford, i recall waterford being written on the dropouts being a solid clue. It’s my favorite bike of all time. Randy in portland. On Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:23:19 PM UTC-8 Brian Turner wrote: > My Toyo (previously assumed to be a Water

[RBW] Re: Newer Sam Hillborne/Toyo Atlantis crossover

2023-11-26 Thread Randy Spencer
I have both a toyo atlantis and i think a 2011 (double top tube, centermount) hillborne. They are markedly different beasts, atlantis with clearance for days, 2.2s could fit comfortably, the sam has narrower chainstays that limit it to 48s with some rubbing on high effort pushes. Tubing seems t

[RBW] ISO 70mm negative rise Nitto UI 12 quill stem

2023-09-30 Thread Randy Spencer
Hey Y’all, Long time listener, first time caller, though I lurk and I learn alot. Today I’m hopin to procure a simple nitto stem with 70-80mm extension and that sweet 72 degree and removable faceplate. It’s for a set of noodle bars, so 31.8 or if there’s one with 26mm clamp I’d love to take it o

[RBW] Re: Homer Hilsen: Braking performance

2023-04-26 Thread Randy Spencer
I have a sidepull Sam with Tektro r559s and koolstop pads. I weigh around 270 lbs and live in a hilly, wet area and never have had any issues with stopping silently and smoothly. I keep considering swapping brakes, but have no reason to. I will say, make sure the pads have a decent amount of sp

[RBW] Re: rack for Wald 139

2023-04-17 Thread Randy Spencer
I use a pass and stow and am happy with it. It’s supposedly lighter than the rbw rack and has a dynamo light mount. On Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 5:29:38 PM UTC-7 J Schwartz wrote: > Greetings > I'm interested in racking my Wald 139 big basket and am curious what ppl > are using for a rack. >

[RBW] Re: 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-04-17 Thread Randy Spencer
I found a new secondhans NJS jaguar for my hillborne on Ebay. New they’re 200 bucks, yeesh. Lots of setback, super pretty. They definitely out bling my white industries hubs. Randy “ooo shiny” in portland On Thu