[RBW] Re: Help with 3x9 to 2x11 Conversion

Got it, thanks for the encouragement. I think I misaligned the last cog before trying to get the locking set all the way. On Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:21:36 PM UTC-6 Nick Payne wrote: > It's a bit strange that without the spacer you can't tighten the lockring > sufficiently to remove all t

[RBW] Re: Help with 3x9 to 2x11 Conversion

It's a bit strange that without the spacer you can't tighten the lockring sufficiently to remove all the play in the cogs. I have that exact cassette (and its Ultegra equivalent) Installed on a couple of ~20-year-old Shimano XTR M970 MTB hubs, and the lockring tightens down on the cassette fine

[RBW] Re: Help with 3x9 to 2x11 Conversion

You shouldn't need a spacer behind that cassette which explains why it's too wide with one. Since you are having trouble locking the cassette down without the included spacer I would try a much thinner one, you can get them in various sizes, search bottom bracket spacers, it's the same diameter

[RBW] Re: Help identifying stem

I have one on my custom and it's never leaving my hands. On Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 4:10:20 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > It's a Nitto Fillet Faceplater. They are pretty hard to find. I see > there's one for $160 at Bike Recyclery. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Thursday, Mar

[RBW] Re: Help identifying stem

It's a Nitto Fillet Faceplater. They are pretty hard to find. I see there's one for $160 at Bike Recyclery. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 4:00:45 PM UTC-7 der_amerikanische_freund wrote: > Hello all, > > Does anybody know the stem in this picture? It's the face

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me lighten up Sam

-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of David Hays <23writ...@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2024 2:14:14 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Help me lighten up Sam Just some fast ideas. I'm about 145 lbs and don't tour so if carrying capacity is a factor things would be diff

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me lighten up Sam

; & 11-34 cassette 650b wheels 165 crankarm that’s 19 gear inches. >> >> Even overloaded I walked no hills . >> >> >> >> *From:* 'aeroperf' via RBW Owners Bunch >> *Sent:* Thursday, July 25, 2024 4:31 PM >> *To:* RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me lighten up Sam

> & 11-34 cassette 650b wheels 165 crankarm that’s 19 gear inches. > > Even overloaded I walked no hills . > > > > *From:* 'aeroperf' via RBW Owners Bunch > *Sent:* Thursday, July 25, 2024 4:31 PM > *To:* RBW Owners Bunch > *Subject:* [RBW] Re:

RE: [RBW] Re: Help me lighten up Sam

I agree this summer I ran a low-low compact double 42-26 & 11-34 cassette 650b wheels 165 crankarm that’s 19 gear inches. Even overloaded I walked no hills . From: 'aeroperf' via RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2024 4:31 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Help

RE: [RBW] Re: Help me lighten up Sam

Behalf Of Bob Warner Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2024 3:44 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Help me lighten up Sam Thanks to all for the great comments and suggestions - all very insightful & helpful. Ideally I don't really want to alter the aesthetic of the Sam that much, so will

[RBW] Re: Help me lighten up Sam

Having toured extensively both with expedition loads and credit-card tour loads, I’ll add one thing that Steve touched on up above. It may add weight, but go for a touring gear set up. 3x9. Something like a 46-36-26 for credit card tours and 44-32-22 for expedition tours, with an 11-34 cassette

[RBW] Re: Help me lighten up Sam

Thanks to all for the great comments and suggestions - all very insightful & helpful. Ideally I don't really want to alter the aesthetic of the Sam that much, so will probably work on the other half of the touring weight equation: camping gear and my own weight! I'm planning to ride the Erie

[RBW] Re: Help me lighten up Sam

On Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 5:48:37 AM UTC-7 Will Boericke wrote: I think your best opportunity there are wheels and saddle. Is it worth asking if the dynamo and lights get used enough to be worth the weight penalty? If you want lighter touring, maybe frame bags might save some weight over r

[RBW] Re: Help me lighten up Sam

Great suggestions from the group... I especially like "don't worry about it." One other great place to lose weight: your body. How much do you weigh? How satisfied are you with your weight, fitness, and percent body fat? I remember Grant once wrote something like: sit in a chair with your shirt

[RBW] Re: Help me lighten up Sam

I think your best opportunity there are wheels and saddle. Is it worth asking if the dynamo and lights get used enough to be worth the weight penalty? If you want lighter touring, maybe frame bags might save some weight over racks and panniers. I don't know that you're going to shave a bunch o

[RBW] Re: Help me lighten up Sam

You've validated many of your specs, most not being of the path of least resistance monetarily. You had to pause and consider each of those. On one of my favorite 80 mile rides knowing the route lets me carry less water and make it a point to stop and refill where I know I can. An extra 28 oun

[RBW] Re: Help me lighten up Sam

Hi Bob, I have felt your pain -- quite literally. My steel tourer is "heavy" as a frame + fork, which weigh 3700 g, including the headset. So there's MAYBE a couple pounds that could be saved by going to an Al touring frame. That's not an option, obviously, but it makes a point. By the time I

[RBW] Re: Help ID paint

I got a couple an offline comment about fingernail polish. I did already try that. Mr. Schwinn has been super helpful since I posted this, and I've got some of this paint headed my way! On Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:16:42 AM UTC-5 matt miller wrote: > Hi all, > I picked up a canti Homer a cou

[RBW] Re: HELP: My wife stole my Platypus

Interesting! Thanks Nick. And cool Atlantis. Do you by chance know which era it is from? I had one that I believe was a 2003 Toyo that did not have the s-curves. -Andrew On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, Old And In The Weeds < oldandinthewe...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes, this era of Atlantii had gentl

[RBW] Re: HELP: My wife stole my Platypus

I am not good at google message thing and can't find my original post, but someone helped me and reposted my bike: Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! May 7, 2023, 4:55:01 PM to RBW Owners Bunch Hi All, I got an email from a woman who has a 55 cm Platypus for sale. She is not on the List and asked if I w

Re: [RBW] Re: HELP: My wife stole my Platypus

Still in search. Had a close call on a 56 Atlantis that actually turned out to be a 53. And Vernon found his Hunq a new home (congrats to the new owner). I am now looking at a 56 on Facebook Marketplace. Pretty far from home, but maybe I could swing it. Quick question: Can someone look at t

[RBW] Re: HELP: My wife stole my Platypus

Any RivSister can tell you that the way to a woman's heart is her own shiny Platypus. On Friday, January 19, 2024 at 7:57:43 AM UTC-8 Drurad (Sacramento) wrote: > I recently found a new home for my 60 Cheviot (wonderful guy: J Imler - > see his post: > > https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owner

[RBW] Re: HELP: My wife stole my Platypus

Hiya Andrew, I'm the seller of that 700c 54 Hunq and happy to play marriage counselor as long as you're looking for a complete or rolling chassis, haha. Contact me off list if you're interested and we can discuss more details! -Irving SF, CA On Friday, January 19, 2024 at 9:27:04 AM UTC-8 Colli

[RBW] Re: HELP: My wife stole my Platypus

Platy for a hunq would be a good trade in my mind: Rivendell Hunqapillar 54cm - bicycles - by owner - bike sale - craigslist He posted it in the bay area riv riders group as well. Collin in Hunqaber

[RBW] Re: Help me repair Pam's Silver shifters

Thank you for sharing! That's a great post and great example of how to respond to well earned wear and tear. I still fret a little bit over marks but maybe I'll learn to relax about it. On Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 12:28:16 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Wes, Pam’s bike

[RBW] Re: Help me repair Pam's Silver shifters

I don't think the pawls wore out, necessarily, it's that they're missing from the shifters I received. What's more likely is the spring wore out. I found springs, haven't found pawls. Christian, I thought of Send Cut Send, as well, I've used them in the past. Hand cutting pawls is off the ta

[RBW] Re: Help me repair Pam's Silver shifters

I too am impressed that the pawls have worn out. I havent seen it mentioned yet, what is the original material of the pawl? For 3d printing, Shapeways.com can print in a variety of materials with good resolution and decent timeline. For lasercutting, Sendcutsend.com is a good economical option

[RBW] Re: Help me repair Pam's Silver shifters

Wes, Pam’s bike is a model of beausage. There is no Betty Foy used harder…maybe Caroline Gollum can give Pam a run for her money, but that’s about it. (Caroline wrote in a recent thread that her well-loved Betty had a stem seized and then later they discovered the skewer to the wheel was seized

[RBW] Re: Help me repair Pam's Silver shifters

A couple things with the ST Sprint shifters Pam. Firstly I don't know for sure, but I'd venture to guess the compression washer Riv and others sell for the Dia Compe/Riv versions will likely work as I thought these were based on the Sprint tooling. Secondly, I read this about Campagnolo DT shif

[RBW] Re: Help me repair Pam's Silver shifters

I ordered a new shifter but - duh - ordered the wrong one. So I ordered the correct one. It's on it's way. I promise I'm not lax about my bike. But I'm not overly careful. Parts wear out and break. I like a tall kickstand and I strap my purse on the handlebars and sometimes it falls or t

[RBW] Re: Help me repair Pam's Silver shifters

I am frankly amazed at the workout Pam is giving her bike, to wear out multiple shifter pawls! I can imagine a few ways to do a repair, none of which are "worth it", in terms of resource and money cost (3D printing, filing down a bit of aluminum bar, CNC milling). The most expedient fix, IMO, w

[RBW] Re: Help me repair Pam's Silver shifters

I suspect the bar end shifter is more like the thumbshifter design in that the ratchet and all related parts are notable larger than on the Sprint DT version. I like the idea of 3d imaging and machining of parts, if/when possible ! On Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 4:00:25 PM UTC-4 eric...@g

[RBW] Re: Help me repair Pam's Silver shifters

Thanks, Michael. IIRC the Silver 1s are copied from the Suntour Sprint downtube levers. From this diagram it looks like the design of the Silver levers is very similar. But the depiction of the pawl (No. 3, "Ratchet spring A) looks considerably different than the Silver pawl. It could be that o

[RBW] Re: Help me repair Pam's Silver shifters

The mechanism looks almost identical to the Suntour Barcon (of course) so broken Barcons might be a source of parts. In addition the stem or downtube mounted Suntour power ratchet shifters might also have the spring. See velobase here: https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=39b0c9b8-10d7

[RBW] Re: Help me repair Pam's Silver shifters

Great idea about 3D printing, Peter! I'll reach out to Riv on the off chance they can get me the file I need. Our local library has a maker space with a 3D scanner and 3D printers, so I can go get certified and see if I can make some stuff! It's about a 5 minute walk for me. On Wednesday, Se

[RBW] Re: Help me repair Pam's Silver shifters

Sounds like a task tailor-made for 3D printing. The ideal situation would be if Dia-Compe would send you the 3D file that they almost certainly have, but I'm sure that (rational) liability concerns will prevent this. Peter Adler no longer professionally engaged in the rich-people-suing-other-ric

[RBW] Re: Help me "Riv" my bike fit, Please!

Dave I sent you PM with an Excel file to help you select the correct stem length John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, January 9, 2023 at 9:42:15 AM UTC-5 Davey Two Shoes wrote: > Hi Everyone, > I'm building up a Sam Hillborne and this is my first Riv build. I'm not > sure where to start with

[RBW] Re: Help me "Riv" my bike fit, Please!

No offense, but your current bike could be a Riv poster child for the 'racer look' vs the 'Riv look', bars much lower than saddle vs bars at or above saddle height (<= 2" above). The Sam uses a quill stem, so you can adjust the quill height. To replicate the fit on your existing bike, get a qu

[RBW] Re: Help me "Riv" my bike fit, Please!

How is the fit on your current bike and do you have any wrist issues after long rides or all feels great, always? Just want to make sure your weight distribution is good on current ride as I worry a touch about whether your saddle setback and seat angle are putting weight on your wrists. If yo

[RBW] Re: Help me "Riv" my bike fit, Please!

The unique thing about typical Riv builds is they're surprisingly flexible on stack and reach - of course, stack is easily adjusted by the long quill stems to suit your fancy, but also the reach becomes much less sensitive if you run a swept bar like an Albatross because there's enough fore-aft

[RBW] Re: Help me "Riv" my bike fit, Please!

I am also building up a new Sam. I am planning to use a quill-to-threadless riser ( https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/soma-high-rider-xl-quill-28-6-22-2-290mm-4984?category=983#attr=2406) so that I can experiment with different stem lengths using a few used threadless stems in varied lengths

[RBW] Re: Help me ID these bars

I want some Nitti bars! Heck, I want Nitti everything! lol On Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 11:20:46 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > Nitto, not Nitti. Every sentence I've typed on every platform today has > had a typo. I give up! 😣 > > On Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 8:06:03 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernar

[RBW] Re: Help me ID these bars

Nitto, not Nitti. Every sentence I've typed on every platform today has had a typo. I give up! 😣 On Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 8:06:03 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > Looks like Riv Nitti Albatross. > [image: Screenshot_20230118_200520.jpg] > > On Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 7:55:02 PM UTC

[RBW] Re: Help me ID these bars

I would agree, as well. Albatross bars. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 8:06:03 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > Looks like Riv Nitti Albatross. > [image: Screenshot_20230118_200520.jpg] > > On Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 7:55:02 PM UTC-8 Pam Bikes wrote: > >> What bar

[RBW] Re: Help me ID these bars

Looks like Riv Nitti Albatross. [image: Screenshot_20230118_200520.jpg] On Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 7:55:02 PM UTC-8 Pam Bikes wrote: > What bars are these? Thanks in advance.[image: IMG_2177.JPG][image: > IMG_2180.JPG] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[RBW] Re: help identify a small part and a source for it

Bill, that’s a super helpful treatise not just about the lock washer in question, but about resourcefulness as well. Thank you for taking the time. I like the stacked look of these washers on the unpainted frame, as they suit the aesthetic, though brass washers or spacers would be lovely as we

[RBW] Re: help identify a small part and a source for it

The OP asked for a particular small part being used as a stackable spacer for a fender installation. -Jay speculated that they are presta nuts. The parts in the picture are not presta nuts, but people absolutely use presta nuts as stackable spacers -brokebike suggested that their name is "wed

[RBW] Re: help identify a small part and a source for it

Looks like the ridged washers that come on road caliper brakes. Sometimes you don't need them and they end up piling up at the shop, I imagine that's how they ended up on your bike. On Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 7:35:07 PM UTC-7 J J wrote: > [image: washers spacers knurled.JPG] > > I’ve tr

[RBW] Re: Help finding 26.0 Nitto Handlebar like their 25.4 b812...

Could always get somebody like DOOM bars to make you a custom set at any width and clamp size you wanted. On Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 2:34:17 PM UTC-6 Hunter Harr wrote: > Thanks, > > A great contender and yes, very similar. The question is whether my Nitto > F15 will work on it, afraid it mig

[RBW] Re: Help finding 26.0 Nitto Handlebar like their 25.4 b812...

Thanks, A great contender and yes, very similar. The question is whether my Nitto F15 will work on it, afraid it might be clamping down on where it is transitioning from the stem. May have to just go with the b812 and shims, the F15 works perfect with that kind of "sleeved" Nitto. I failed to

[RBW] Re: Help finding 26.0 Nitto Handlebar like their 25.4 b812...

I didn't look up all of the measurements, but looks similar to the Crust Juan Martin bar in 26.0 On Sunday, May 8, 2022 at 4:19:32 PM UTC-4 Hunter Harr wrote: > Hey, any help would be great. > > Looking to switch from No

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

I replied to your other thread asking about a zippy bike and gave my full endorsement to the Homer. I just love riding that bike. For around town though, when it's an on/off/on/off/stop at light/start/stop...oh, pothole, I much prefer my Platy. I built it up light-sh with great tires, rims,

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

Hands down, IMO, get a Platypus! Honestly SO good for riding around town, it's super comfortable and stable. Climbs like a dream, fast on the flats to speed through those yellow lights, easy step through frame for hopping on and off. Looks gorgeous and you will receive many compliments, but it

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

Having a proto Gallop (designed to be a zippier road bike) and now a Clem (designed to be a do all modern mountain bike) I can say that the overall opinion that the Clem is not as sprite as other models comes down to builds more than frame. I can easily say that if I threw heavier commuter tires

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

Graham, I live in Pittsburgh, PA and if your travels take you anywhere near...say somewhere between CLE and IAD, I'd bring you my 60 Sam to ride. I also have a MUSA 62 Atlantis that's set up as a tourer if you'd like to try it. I use the Sam very much like you plan to do and love the ride. I'

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

If you're going to be near Charlotte, NC you can come try out a Cheviot. I have a 47, 50, 55, 60 cm. On Monday, March 28, 2022 at 2:43:39 PM UTC-4 Sean Steinle wrote: > I absolutely loved my 58 650b Hilsen. It was setup with Albatross and was > a total joy to ride. At the same time I had a Nob

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

I absolutely loved my 58 650b Hilsen. It was setup with Albatross and was a total joy to ride. At the same time I had a Nobilette custom rando with lightweight standard diameter tubing, so an extremely lively frame. Switching back and forth, the Nobilette was noticeably more springy, but I neve

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

I think your initial take is on the right track and you'd do well with a Hillborne/Homer or Appaloosa/Atlantis. I grouped the bikes because they're functional clones in terms of geo. Split hairs with the brakes on the Homer! You might find the 2018 Rivendell frames catalog

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

Hey Graham, I am in Falcon Heights and have an older Joe. Its a double top tub 58. I am guessing it will ride similar to the newer models however. Let me know if you want to give it a spin. Thanks, Vince On Monday, March 28, 2022 at 10:19:48 AM UTC-5 Graham McCall wrote: > I'm located in M

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

I'm located in Minneapolis MN. On Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 2:21:25 PM UTC-6 mrg...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Graham > > Where are you located? Maybe someone on the list has some you can test > ride. > > In any case, Homer all the way. It's the sprightly-est. I've owned several > Rivs and I'

[RBW] Re: Help Needed to Get Back the iBob Google Group

im in the same situation. can you give me the contact info for one of the folks mentioned above? Michael Boone, NC On Monday, November 15, 2021 at 8:34:48 PM UTC-5 John Hawrylak wrote: > Problem solved. Peter Bridge added me back. Everything works > > John Hawrylak > Woodstown NJ > > On Mond

[RBW] Re: Help Needed to Get Back the iBob Google Group

Problem solved. Peter Bridge added me back. Everything works John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, November 15, 2021 at 6:56:55 PM UTC-5 Jock Dewey wrote: > Contact Steve Palincsar, he'll fix it for you like he just did for me. > > BEST / Jock Dewey > On Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:48:12 PM

[RBW] Re: Help Needed to Get Back the iBob Google Group

Contact Steve Palincsar, he'll fix it for you like he just did for me. BEST / Jock Dewey On Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:48:12 PM UTC-8 John Hawrylak wrote: > Help, Yesterday, 11/15, I lost the iBob Google group from the My Groups > > list. I still have the RBW group and 650B, but IBob list

[RBW] Re: Help me justify a Clem when I have a Platy...?

You scored that garage sale Clem, Doug!! Nice one! On Saturday, 23 October 2021 at 08:04:03 UTC-7 Doug H. wrote: > I just bought a Clem from the garage sale section and plan to ride it as > my all-around utility bike. Off road and on road. It will be my only > bicycle for now but I'm always

[RBW] Re: Help me justify a Clem when I have a Platy...?

I just bought a Clem from the garage sale section and plan to ride it as my all-around utility bike. Off road and on road. It will be my only bicycle for now but I'm always on the lookout for another one! Doug On Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 8:35:25 AM UTC-4 sof...@gmail.com wrote: > Doug, th

[RBW] Re: Help me justify a Clem when I have a Platy...?

Doug, that formula is beginning to make perfect sense to me :-). On Friday, October 22, 2021 at 3:04:57 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > The right number of bicycles to own is n+1 with n being the number you > currently own. :-) > Doug > > On Friday, October 22, 2021 at 2:48:43 PM UTC-4 sof...@gmail.co

[RBW] Re: Help me justify a Clem when I have a Platy...?

The right number of bicycles to own is n+1 with n being the number you currently own. :-) Doug On Friday, October 22, 2021 at 2:48:43 PM UTC-4 sof...@gmail.com wrote: > Joe, Ray, and Jason, thank you so much for weighing in. I am going for it, > since I'm not sure when I'll next have the opport

[RBW] Re: Help me justify a Clem when I have a Platy...?

Joe, Ray, and Jason, thank you so much for weighing in. I am going for it, since I'm not sure when I'll next have the opportunity (and if I'm finding that I'm neglecting one of the bikes, I'm sure I can find a good second home!). I think I'll keep my platypus reserved for joy rides on roads and

[RBW] Re: Help me justify a Clem when I have a Platy...?

_Leah Peterson enters the chat_ I echo what others have said - the Clem and Platy are pretty ideal companion bikes since the Clem makes a great "utility" bike which frees the Platy up to not need to accommodate the same cargo, nor be locked up for those errands etc. Provided, of course, you wo

[RBW] Re: Help me justify a Clem when I have a Platy...?

Sofia, I bought a Clem frame and have been riding it for a couple months, it’s one of the best utility bikes I’ve owned. I have 60mm tires on it now and it will easily fit 70s. I lucked into being on the waiting list for a Platypus and recently built it up. It easily fits 55mm tires.

[RBW] Re: Help me justify a Clem when I have a Platy...?

Of course! If you'll ride both (yes) and one will be built up for a slightly different mission (probably) then I see no reason why not. In fact I'm currently down to one Riv and it's just not right! Joe Bernard On Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 12:48:45 PM UTC-7 sof...@gmail.com wrote: > My 50

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me optimize my ride

https://www.rivbike.com/collections/riv-garage-sale On Monday, July 26, 2021 at 11:51:26 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > No worries, I still haven't quite found my way to operating the new > Rivbike site either. Like, where's the Garage Sale section?? > > I'm glad you sorted out your Nitto bag ho

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me optimize my ride

WEB insdustry. I wish I could edit messages here. :) On Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 7:49:23 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > The garage sale section is under "Gear". I agree the new site is a bit > clunky. My biggest issue is that they are using an accessibility overlay. I > don't know if it's a d

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me optimize my ride

The garage sale section is under "Gear". I agree the new site is a bit clunky. My biggest issue is that they are using an accessibility overlay. I don't know if it's a default feature from the "Shop" framework but I can tell you it not only doesn't make the site more accessible for people with

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me optimize my ride

No worries, I still haven't quite found my way to operating the new Rivbike site either. Like, where's the Garage Sale section?? I'm glad you sorted out your Nitto bag holder thing, it's a pretty nifty device. On Monday, July 26, 2021 at 7:34:57 PM UTC-7 ericf3 wrote: > Thanks. I don't know h

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me optimize my ride

Thanks. I don't know how I missed that picture. I discovered the straps on my bag (Carradice long-flap) are too far apart to move the collars outside the straps, but I moved them further apart than they were, almost right to the inside of the straps. Now I feel optimized! And yes, I catch my leg

[RBW] Re: Help me optimize my ride

Same here Joe - I have scraped the inside of my knee on the edge of it a couple of times, when it hasn’t had the handgrip and bag in place. Might be more of an issue when you set your bike up with a lot of seatpost showing as I do on my 26in wheel Appaloosa On Sunday, July 25, 2021 at 5:04:29

[RBW] Re: Help me optimize my ride

Btw this is super handy but check how you get on your bike before buying. I still swing my increasingly creaky old leg over the saddle and I kicked that thing *every time 🤦* On Sunday, July 25, 2021 at 4:48:45 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Check the next photo on the Riv page. Those doohickeys

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

I did not love the hood shape of the TRPs--that can be pretty personal--though I would second or third the thoughts on the quality. The quick release is really nice and the lever feel is good and springy. The hoods also have a softer feel than some. They may pair better with the Noodle (shortis

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

I'll throw this comment/recommendation out there to anybody who likes getting advice/recommendations. If you are using a brakelever that is currently available and you like it, consider investing in a few sets of replacement hoods now, because the bicycle industry of 2021 will not promise to k

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

Thanks everyone for the input. I was able to track down a gently used pair of the TRP levers for a pretty good price! paul takoma park, md. On Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 10:27:34 AM UTC-4 RichS wrote: > Hi Paul, > > Not as fancy as the TRP levers, but the Shimano Tiagra levers Riv sells > have w

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

Hi Paul, Not as fancy as the TRP levers, but the Shimano Tiagra levers Riv sells have worked exceptionally well for me on Noodles. Bear in mind my hand size is small so these levers compared with others I've used have been the most comfortable. Good luck in your search. Best, Rich in ATL On

[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: Help choosing brake levers for drop bars

Paul, 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. I recently sold a set of Gran Compe 202s on iBobs. They were ok but we

[RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

Thanks so much for the continued ideas! Hi Dareck, I just read up on redishing wheels -- could be a good solution that lets me have may cake and eat it too. iamkeith, I'm hoping the chainstays will do exactly what you think they will -- minimize the any issues that larger differentials might

[RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

David, What cassette do you have, and what number of teeth on the big ring? If the gearing is low enough overall you indeed may be ok with not using the lowest gear in the small ring. Although I think Grant's theory is correct: in practice the big/small won't rub enough to bother you anyway.

[RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

Bottom Bracket spacers are made for exactly that purpose and wont mess up the integrity of the BB as long as you are following the recommended configurations. Having an external bb and 2x12 drivetrain might just inherently conflict with 2.6" tires on this frame unfortunately. What does Riv say

Re: [RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

A comment on chainline based on my experience with my Clem. (My susie was one with the incorrect fork, so i won't have the opportunity to play with it for a while): The super-long chainstays pretty much negate the normally-important concerns related to offset chain line, extra chain wear, or c

Re: [RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

Hi David, In addition to switching to Boost cranks, you could add 5mm of spacers to the non drive side of the hub and re-dish the rear wheel. I think this would effectively move the tire over about 2.5mm in relation the to crank. The OLD would go from 135mm to 140 and make reinstalling the wheel

[RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

Good morning. Thanks, Kurt. I I struggled with the 1x vs 2x decision for a long time before committing to the 2x. And I was pretty confident I made the right decision until now. I think you're right, the 1x would solve my problem -- that 1 ring would sit, I think, almost exactly where my c

[RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

> > Hey Ryan, Thanks for the pictures. (Yes, show us the whole bike!) Couple of questions: What cassette combination did they set you up with for the triple? 11--36? Do you know what bottom bracket was used? Length? Shimano or Tange or ..? David Lipsky Berkeley, CA (my new MD Susie frameset is

[RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

For the OP, if you want to continue experimenting, you can try switching to a boost front, which moves the front chainline outboard by +3mm. Depending on your current crankset, that may mean a new crankset (expensive) or a new set of boost chainrings (not as expensive, but still expensive) that

[RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

Come on Ryan! The clearance shots are informative, but give us the canonical full profile. Slap me in the face with a big orange bike! Sock it to me! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, June 26, 2020 at 2:49:48 PM UTC-7, Abcyclehank wrote: > > David, > > As just an average mechanic I dec

[RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

David, You are most welcome - at least from our perspective for a completely different bike and drivetrain and wheelset I would encourage anyone to try the GD. If one doesn't have the time to tackle the entire route in one go that is completely understandable. Consider doing a section.

[RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

Maybe not the solution you are looking for but if I was in your situation I would change to a 1x setup for a bit more clearance. A 135 rear and a 2.6 is going to be a challenge. A 1x 12 speed can have all the range you'll need. You could run a 49mm chainline with a 1x and the ring would be at 4

[RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

Jeff, Thanks so much for such a detailed explanation! This really put all the technologies and standards in perspective and helped me wrap my head around everything. What a experience that ride must have been! I'm thoroughly jealous. Best, David -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

This conversation is over my head technically, so what I have to contribute is more of a confession than a suggestion. Some weeks ago I posted that I was having a similar problem on my Clem, which is totally stock, including the tires. Chain touched rear tire in low-low combination. Got lots

Re: [RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

Also, I'd just like to say generally that I am EXCEPTIONALLY happy with and excited about this bike! The chain issue I was seeking help with has in no way altered my appreciation of this unbelievably smart and well made bike. I feel really fortunate to be the proud owner of one and am super gr

Re: [RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

Hi Kim, I've ridden other long wheelbased Rivs offroad and have never noticed or had any kind of problem with the chain flopping around. And I'm definitely not worried about it happening with the Susie. Thanks for passing the info along! -- You received this message because you are subscrib

Re: [RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

Hmm, let me see if I can decipher some stuff here. 1. It sounds like that BB is already using a 2.5mm spacer, my recommendation is therefore moot, I don't think adding a second one is going to be safe. 2. I think Grant's note "2.5 driveside" references that one spacer (not a tire). 3. Grant's

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