Unsubscribe me. I call things like I see them. Boy I am pissed, and my PTSD is
pinned.
I am done with this crew of hatred. It just never stops. I am done with
Rivendell. The owners group is not an owners group. It is the church of Grant
and his blind minions. The undercurrent of hate is const
Joe, I haven’t drank alcohol in over ten years. But I appreciate the insults. I
hoped someone smiled, as that was the purpose of the post. 😔 Entertainment for
seventh graders. 😉
Clayton
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On Thursday, November 22, 2018, 5:02 PM, Joe Bernard
wrote:
The smoker yo
If I buy, I will go with the fillet, since I can’t have my lugs and light,
straight tubes like on my PERFECT Toyo Atlantis. (childish stomping on the
ground, whiny pouty face😫). The fillet version takes me back to the eighties,
and the high end, custom mountain bikes I couldn’t afford. I can’t a
Relax Joe.Clayton
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On Thursday, November 22, 2018, 12:14 PM, Joe Bernard
wrote:
I'm not going to "relax Joe", your weird negative comments about Grant on
Thanksgiving are unnecessary. Go ride your bike.
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That is why I explained myself, and my desire for a bike they don’t make. I
thought that was clear. Relax Joe.
Clayton
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On Thursday, November 22, 2018, 11:47 AM, Joe Bernard
wrote:
You don't wanna want one, you want a bike Riv isn't making. Thanksgiving is a
Wow!
It’s so pretty, I’d run it, even if it was a horrible fit...and care less about
its weight.🤩 Thanks for the pictures and education.
I guy I worked for in the nineties at Qranc, came up with the word IRIDIUM (I
think that’s the word?) for Oakley. He said it was pure marketing BS, not a
tech
John, you are correct. I misspoke. The middle ‘X’ on my photo is the median
nerve. There goes my ‘my armchair expert’ status.
My damage is mostly to both ulnar nerves, which is why I don’t like the
Albastache, but my other nerves are affected too. On a hard ride, the wrong
handlebar, tire pr
Thanks J, but I have had three back surgeries too, and their stem isn’t tall
enough, due to the fact I bought a smaller frame than Grant would recommend, so
I can run a suspension seat post. I have a 100 mm Nitto dirt drop, all the way
up, to get the right fit. Rather funny looking but it works.
Ok, thanks Patrick!\Clay
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On Thursday, November 15, 2018, 11:19 AM, 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
wrote:
Clayton,
To post photos, switch to Desktop (bottom of the page), attache file.
With abandon,
Patrick, who has never experienced numbness with Albast
My Atlantis weighs 31.4 lbs. as listed. I probably ride around five pounds
heavier with a partial frame bag, top tube bag, rear Stuinniker bag with a
Ti-bow lock, water bottle, windbreaker and tools.
Frame-Toyo, 1998 era, powder coatedNitto 100mm dirt drop stemNitto WTB dirt
drop bars from the
Oh...A DahonNever mindI see your point. You have me wondering how my
local Safeway would take to me using my Atlantis as a grocery cartSure
would be simpler. No locking up the bike, getting a cart, forgetting my
reusable bags, wiping off the slimy cart handle with handi wipes that ar
Thanks Lester, I misspoke. I was sure it was Selle Italia. I had the first word
right
Clayton DirtDance!
On Saturday, April 28, 2018 4:43 PM, Lester Lammers
wrote:
https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/timeline
"2002 Brooks is bought by Italian saddle manufacturer Selle Royal, who ow
On Friday, August 11, 2017 11:35 AM, "Justin, Oakland"
wrote:
Clayton:
This may appeal to you.
https://paulcomp.com/shop/components/sram-shifter-adaptor/
-J
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KJ
"What is this magical stuff, 'Jag Wire compressionless brake housing??'" OMG!
Thanks so much KJ! I didn't know it existed. I have wondered why no one made
it, but I obviously didn't look hard enough. Now that I do, I will never go
back either.
Guess I will retire my diagonal cutters now.
I am unfamiliar with the Jagwire pro housing cutter. It won't crush diagonal
wound brake housing? As far as cable caps, I use small diameter copper tubing
that I bought at a hobby shop. (I cut a 2" length of brake and sis cable wire
and took them into the store to try the fit). To me, copper lo
Nice Atlantis and it looks uber comfortable!
Clay
On Thursday, July 27, 2017 11:30 AM, ADH wrote:
I've been looking at the original moustache bars because you can find them at
a few places for under $60. Here's an added consideration for me. I'm in my 60s
and I'm fairly short... 5' 6.
Too extreme for me. Thanks to all! I'm always on the hunt for the perfect drop
bar. I won't buy this one...
Clayton
On Thursday, June 8, 2017 1:54 PM, davidcha wrote:
I rode with the Crust bars for a couple of weeks.
Pro's: great leverage, especially when climbing out of the saddle;
Les, they are the original WTB dirtdrops from way back. I think I bought them
new in the late eighties or early nineties. They are heat treated so I am
pretty sure Nitto made them. I like them ok. I have gone through a bunch of
bars, and still haven't found the perfect one yet. My perfect bar? I
The L.D stem.
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This might help Ash, on the Raleigh...
I bought one, to build a bike aro
Ashwath,
No extender...just a long quill. This is a newish one I ordered through Ben's
Cycle; a 100mm Nitto Dirt Drop Stem. The quill is longer than my old dirt drop
stem (bought it in 98 or so), but not by much.
Clayton (Bend)
On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 2:19 PM, Ashwath Akirekadu
wro
I just installed my fourth new SA. In my last comment I neglected to say, I had
to do some prep work on my last saddle. I took coarse sandpaper and sanded down
the edges to provide a rounded edge. I also carefully peened down the edge of
the name plate so it won't tear up my shorts. Some mink oi
When tires are manufactured, the inside of the molds are sprayed with a
substance to make the rubber release after cooking them. Until that thin
coating wears off, the tires can be quite slippery. I learned this in the
motorcycle world, where it is VERY important to know your tires and what
aff
Thank you for the kind words!
Clayton
On Tuesday, May 31, 2016 7:13 AM, Jayme Frye wrote:
Shut up and take my money! :-D This bag design is awesome. I would love it for
my new Fatlantis build (in something other than camao). Great work.
Jayme
On Monday, May 30, 2016 at 11:28:11 AM UTC
Thanks Rene! Rivendellians rock!
Clayton (Bend)
On Monday, May 30, 2016 2:56 PM, René Sterental wrote:
I just removed some. Email me off list and I'll send it to you.
René
On Monday, May 30, 2016, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch
wrote:
Hi Rivendellians,
I need just enough to wrap th
Garth, it's a Nitto Dirt Drop stem from Rivendell. 10 cm.
On Friday, April 15, 2016 9:57 AM, Ron Mc wrote:
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Tim, these are MK3s and are available.
On Friday, April 15, 2016 9:53 AM, Tim Gavin
wrote:
Very nice!
And your Atlantis looks like a Fatlantis with those ITS MK2 tires. I wish they
were still in production. FYI, the Thunder Burt Liteskins roll just about as
fast and have better g
Thanks, Phil. I am working hard at getting better, but sewing is not a natural
thing for me. I struggle, so I must enjoy the challenge or pain, I haven't
decided which it is.
Stuinniker is a name I came up with in honor of my father whose name was
Stuart. He was a prisoner of war during world w
Thanks, I'll try to film something up in the next couple of days...
Clay
On Friday, December 4, 2015 6:34 PM, drew wrote:
Very cool and impressive. i'd love to see a video of this thing being put on
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On Friday, December 4, 2015 10:26 AM, Jim D Massachusetts
wrote:
Looks great in post, but link does not seem to work. Jim
D. Massachusetts
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Christopher, I used a heat gun with gloves. Some closed cell foam helps too,
for some molding. I molded the hooks on the rack, took the plate off and heated
the hooks again, and then just barely tightened the hooks by hand, and hold
'till cool. No rattle.
Clayton(Bend)
On Thursday, Nov
Cecily, I appreciate your advice. Right now, I am saving my knee and not
riding much. I think I'll continue with the injections every six months and
plan on surgery (maybe) next winter. I HAVE to ride (for mental wellness
-chronic severe PTSD) so I am in the same situation as you were. I miss r
Thanks to everyone! I haven't considered stainless. Ok, wood is out. Painted
aluminum or stainless...Leaning towards stainlessBerthoud stainless steel
fendersI'll check them out.
On Friday, October 9, 2015 11:31 AM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch
wrote:
Asking for help fr
Your Sweet Pea is very cool.
Clayton
On Saturday, August 1, 2015 11:29 AM, Lynne Fitz
wrote:
What we have:
Spouse
Old (late 80's? early 90's) Mongoose mountain frame, set up as a commuter, with
racks, fenders, slicks, and those cool big loop Scott handlebars
Giant OCR C2
Custom B
Jan, I apologize. I did not mean to offend anyone, and was totally mistaken
about your connection to Rene Herse. Your connection to them in my mind,
somehow became your brand, that you sold. However I stand by my brake comments.
I had intense brake judder on my Specialized Crux, and it was cured
Patrick, one of my favorite shoes I used back in my toe clip days, are skate
shoes. They have grippy soles, padded toes and tongues and you can find them
cheap at Payless or Target. However, currently my faves are 510s paired with
big mountain bike pinned flats. They stick so well, that with a l
Does he not own Rene Herse? And sell his own randoneur frames? I thought he
did. H.
Clayton
On Thursday, June 11, 2015 6:55 PM, Steve Palincsar
wrote:
On 06/11/2015 11:38 AM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote (speaking of Jan
Heine):
He seemed infer that judder in plas
I am grateful for the feedback.
On Monday, June 8, 2015 8:41 PM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
wrote:
I was 49 when I had my double knee replacement. I would have preferred to wait
until I was older but I couldnt. I had them both done at the same time. I have
been overjoyed with the
Thanks Steve, that is good to hear.
Clayton B.
On Monday, June 8, 2015 5:47 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On 06/08/2015 07:45 PM, 'clayton bailey' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:
> I am extremely curious on how Cecily and others that have had knee
> replacements, think
I talked to my orthopedist about regenerating cartilage research. I had been
holding out hoping that new cartilage regeneration was just a year or three
away from becoming reality. He smiled and said that my knee would never make it
that far. I've had three knee surgeries on my left knee and got
I bet it is your front rack and basket. The little front racks are a lot more
wobbly than you think. Grab your basket on each side and with the wheel between
your knees, rock each side up and down, and back and forth (yaw). Really flexy
isn't it? That motion is introduced into your forks and fr
Patrick, it has a long ding. I won't write "a-ling" after ding. Ding
Clayton
On Monday, May 18, 2015 9:23 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Great the Spurcycle doesn't self-strike. Does the dome vibrate/hum though?
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Thanks Soren, I am glad they worked for you!
Clayton
On Wednesday, March 11, 2015 7:04 PM, Soren Hansen
wrote:
Clayton, I really like the camerabag.
I just have to ask, was it you who wrote the wonderful instruction for the
Schultzi pannier? If yes I want to thank you ! I read the i
Straight gauge is usually used in lugged construction, as the lugs provide the
"butting".
Clayton (Bend)
On Wednesday, March 11, 2015 10:04 AM, Leslie
wrote:
On Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 3:35:41 AM UTC-4, drew beckmeyer wrote:
well i just went ahead and asked, since i was askin
I forgot to mention that Bend Velo in Bend Oregon is thinking of making and
selling my basket design. Talk to Eric.
On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 4:39 PM, 'clayton bailey' via RBW Owners Bunch
wrote:
It would be very lengthly to explain how to make your own. Hopefully w
It would be very lengthly to explain how to make your own. Hopefully with these
photos and video it will be clear enough to make yourself. No I won't make
them. The hook is made from aluminum, but I already had it. If I was to make it
from scratch, I'd use steel. Front prongs are aluminum too. I
If you like your brakes, THAT is how you should run them. Everything comes down
to what you like in the end. After all, they are just bicycles..CRACKA TAKA
BOOM! Damn, just had to duck a thunderboltlol.
Clayton (Bend)
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Oh... I forgot to mention that brake feel is more important than outright power
anyway. Bikes have a small contact patch. It's important to know exactly when
your tire is at max adhesion at maximum braking, and not past it. I bow out
now...bye.
Clay
On Friday, February 20, 2015 2:34 PM, t
I learned this over 20 years plus of using and working on cantilever brakes. I
set up brakes for mountain bike race teams in the late 80's and early 90's. I
am sorry, but your armchair theory does not translate to real bikes in my
experience. I run canti's on my Crux. The greatest feel and max l
I agonized for a while and then realized, "sometimes the best engineered
solution is a hose clamp" (Garner Martin, Easy racer founder), or in our case,
a P-clamp. :)
The top mounts don't carry any vertical load, just horizontal. A P-clamp is
short, so less flex, less vertical twisting of the ra
Marks rack should be fine as a rando.
On Monday, October 13, 2014 3:49 PM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
wrote:
I'm about to get a rack for my Homer. It's for rando, specifically a Berthoud
bag, and the Mark's rack is the one I'm leaning toward. I would possibly get a
Grand Bois from Compass
HaHaHa! She probably will burp sea water now.
Clay
On Tuesday, August 12, 2014 5:08 PM, dougP wrote:
"The dog ate my decals." Next time she gets an X-ray, it'll say "Atlantis"
on her intestines.
dougP
On Tuesday, August 12, 2014 12:12:23 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
Clayton,
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>I
Wow. I am speechless. Humbled. I will go through you if I ever have any
issues again. This was an issue that seems to have gotten way out of hand. I
will return the stickers. I have chronic severe PTSD and occasionally it makes
me rather pissy. However, I explained my experience with truth,
Thanks Bill. That is kind and thoughtful, but I will pass on your offer. Your
loyalty is commendable. I bow my head to you and will forgive and forget the
minor infraction.
On Monday, August 11, 2014 8:19 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
I went through my parts box and confirmed that I have a set
HaHa!
On Monday, August 11, 2014 7:29 PM, Ken Mattina wrote:
I'm not saying anything I'll just let you cry yourself to sleep.
On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 5:13 PM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch
wrote:
I ordered a set of Resurrectio stickers. They sent me the "not tough ones" that
go u
I ordered a thick set for my son. I could be mistaken. I am old and take meds
for your safety ;) These were very fragile, like the replacement Atlantis
stickers I first tried.
Clay
On Monday, August 11, 2014 7:03 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote:
One other possibility: do you KNOW you got the ligh
Fragile thin decals. Like you would use on Testor plastic models you made as a
kid.
On Monday, August 11, 2014 6:46 PM, Jim Bronson wrote:
How does a sticker shatter?
On Aug 11, 2014 5:14 PM, "'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch"
wrote:
I ordered a set of Resurrectio stickers. They sent me t
Yes, they understood the issue. The Atlantis replacement stickers they have (at
last contact) go under a clear coat only. I do not want to put a clear coat
over powder coat, so I was going with the Reuserrctio stickers, just to keep it
"in Riv." They sent the thin stickers, not the thick sticker
I like Miyatas. I'll keep a lookout. Thanks.
On Wednesday, June 25, 2014 2:31 PM, Aaron Young <1ce...@gmail.com> wrote:
Dave,
Not sure which
On Wednesday, June 25, 2014, Dave Johnston wrote:
I converted my old 93 MB-3 to an upright roadster with 42mm slicks and
Albatross bars for my
Thanks for your advice, everyone!
On Wednesday, June 25, 2014 3:12 PM, Mathew Greiner
wrote:
There's a certain cache to the well-used higher quality older frames. I can't
imagine you doing better than finding a RB-T, but of course in the used market
you can't guarantee that a certain fra
Thanks!
On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 8:42 AM, eflayer wrote:
Depends on what size wheels you are looking for. If 700c, I might suggest the
New Albion Privateer:
http://newalbioncycles.com/privateer1/
Or Soma Saga:
http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/saga
Maybe slightly better tubes
Someday, disc brakes will be "old school" and Rivendell will embrace them. I
might be dead then, but if Rivendell lives on, it will happen... Seriously, If
I remember correctly, Grant has not ruled them out. He just hasn't found a need
for them yet as the bikes they currently sell don't NEED the
The price will come down. The invisible helmet..It seems to be a purely
about "helmet hair" issues. I would rather wear a helmet than a "cervical
collar." I envision not turning my head to check on traffic as often with it
on, infected hair follicles where I shave, and a hot sticky neck. How
Hugh,
Thanks for the compliment. It's not flat, it's gloss powder coat. I still might
paint the head tube and lug cutouts ivory. The green has a richness and
peaceful quality that I like more every day. Green and brown, the colors of
nature which seems appropriate for a touring bike, "doncha
Thanks Ron for the discount code. I have been riding in cold weather now for 25
years. I have lived most of that time in the mountains, but now live in Bend
Oregon. I have not been payin' attention to the newest and coolest technical
fabrics. I appreciate your advice on the wool.
On Sunday,
I will look into the Levis. Thanks for the tip!
On Friday, October 4, 2013 10:03 PM, Jimmy Hutch
wrote:
Hey, Clay,
Sorry to hear about your bum knee and good luck with the REI stuff. I realize
my reply is a tad late to the game but I must plug the Levi's commuter jeans.
They a on the hi
Patrick, you made me laugh. Thank you!
On Friday, October 4, 2013 6:20 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
Be sure to let us see the runway photos when you've made some. Seriously, if
you don't mind looking a bit retro, they are very practical.
OTOH, one cold morning I had ridden the 6 miles south to
Ya, mee 2
Clay
On Thursday, October 3, 2013 10:31 PM, Richard L wrote:
On Thursday, October 3, 2013 2:53:39 AM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote:
I like a straight line from the headset to the bars, rather than the road stem
"detour," both aesthetically and functionally.
>Philip
>www.biketink
Thanks for the link!
From: cyclotourist
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 4:45 PM
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Want to Buy WTB dirt drops
Here's a handy visual showing how dirt drops (lower case) are best set up:
http://www.fl
Thanks Ron. There are two models, one where the light comes on at a lower speed
for city use and another model that is brighter but comes on at a higher speed.
Seems kinda strange...Needs a switch between the two somehow. I'll stick to my
rechargable, bright, light light as I don't ride that muc
HaHa! Thanks for the laugh! I really needed it
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To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 4:08 PM
Subject: [RBW] Re: Help needed from the collective mind.
Ape hangers would look badass on an Atlantis and they m
Thanks Jim!
I am kinda broke all over. Since my neuropathy is mostly in my elbow, I am a
little leary about leaning down on tri bars, besides the 'ol back... I tried
the super padded bar tape today, but it just made things worse. I think it is
sort of like having a too squishy saddle. It worms i
Hi,
Yes I have tried Albas...Similar, but not quite as swept back, with Ergons.
However, they didn't work. Sigh...Thanks though...
Clayton
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