OK, I have to say I'm tempted by the Hunq (extra diaga tube and all). But
I'm a little confused by Riv's sizing recommendations. I'm 6'3" with a 91cm
PBH/81 cm saddle height. I asked the seller, and he's almost my same size
(6'3", 92cm PBH).
Riv says:
*58cm Hunqa: 87.5-93cm PBH (Saddle height 76-
OK, I have to say, I just remeasured my PBH using the "pull it up until you
see stars method" (and a framing square), and came out to 93cm.
Eric
On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 6:41 AM, Eric Daume wrote:
> OK, I have to say I'm tempted by the Hunq (extra diaga tube and all). But
> I'm a little confused
Back from the bike shop, where I purchased a set of 0.6mm shims ( 75 cents
a piece!). My past experience has been that this prevents the chain from
being sucked down between the middle and inner rings. My favorite mechanic
suggested a trick that should help with the gymnastics of holding all t
While I haven't used hydraulics, will agree with Jim they seem the most
maintenance free and probably the bestest choice for winter riding in
places like Minnesota. Tried cable pull discs one winter and it was not a
good thing. Snow/slush gummed up the caliper right quick. (Might have been
bad lu
I guess it depends on what you want to do with it. Maybe the lack of
standover isn't an issue, e.g. if you want it for touring. I have a 68 cm
Bombadil with barely any clearance and it doesn't matter in the slightest
for touring, commuting etc., but I've been ogling that 62 cm Hunq as a
dedicat
I agree a Quickbeam is a fabulous commuter, in the right circumstance. I have
to have some gears in my terrain, the varying weather, the seasonal ebb and
flow of my riding stamina and the physical exhaustion of the day (or night)
makes them a must. Not all of them get used by a long shot, but th
Looks like it's sold, did you get it?
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Not me. I'm not too disappointed, honestly. If it were a 58 in that color
and condition, I probably would have hesitated less
On Mar 3, 2013 9:08 AM, "Tom Harrop" wrote:
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I'm 6-3 with a PBH of 92 and my 62 Hunq fits perfectly for my tastes. With
standard Schwalbe Marathons the measured stand over is 90 cm. I have at least
an inch of stand over clearance wearing shoes. Some riders want more
clearance, and others who might want to use their Hunq as a rough stuff
700c 32 to about 38' Lower trail with poteur style rack, Paul center pull or
mini-v brakes, single speed or 1x at most 6' Jitensha or similar bars, dyno hub
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Fenders in LA, too.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3528587158/
On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 7:33 AM, Matthew J wrote:
> 700c 32 to about 38' Lower trail with poteur style rack, Paul center pull
> or mini-v brakes, single speed or 1x at most 6' Jitensha or similar bars,
> dyno hub with h
This has become a very interesting thread. I'm surprised at how many
choose single speeds, fixies, or at least prefer simple drivetrains.
Me, I chose fixed simply because I love riding fixed -- I had the '03
Curt custom converted locally to a fixed drivetrain when I converted
it from 1X10 gofast to
Cyclotourist ("Jim"?): nice photo set (demand story behind the shoe pile).
Where in CA are those dirt trails?
On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 8:45 AM, cyclotourist wrote:
> Fenders in LA, too.
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> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3528587158/
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> On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 7:33 AM, Matthew J w
I thought Grant's critiscm of the NAHB was a little harsh...then I saw
the "winning" bike!
http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/03/gallery/gallery-rob-englishs-tt-mk2_276499
May be the most unridable looking bike I've ever seen...
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I agree that a Quickbeam is a great commuter. I have both a QB and a Hunqa
and the QB is my commuter of choice unless I'm actually hauling stuff
around in which case the Hunqa can't be topped. I'm glad not to have to
worry about shifting in traffic when I really should be paying attention to
someth
I'm pretty sure the shop I work Saturdays at has some of these. I can check
if you like.
(Budget Bicycles in Madison, WI)
On Saturday, March 2, 2013 5:33:44 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> I remember this now; thanks for the reminder. Would still like to find
> some of the old triathlete con
Wow, I just don't get it. I really don't.
I guess to win stuff like this you have to produce something that looks
different enough, flashy enough, and tourturous enough to win whatever
"event" you are trying to win at.
On Sunday, March 3, 2013 10:22:36 AM UTC-6, Big Paulie wrote:
> I thoug
Tourist=David, Fiend=Jim
Trails are in Inland CA, mostly Redlands/Yucaipa/Loma Linda. I get out now
and then though.
Shoe pile photo, that's funny! Cleaning out closets from three growing
kids!!!
On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 7:53 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Cyclotourist ("Jim"?): nice photo set (dem
I've used these on my old college road bike.
They work okay. A tad hard to flip into. There isn't much of a tap for the
foot to flip into the cage. The screws have a tendency of unscrewing if you
don't lock tight them. I found myself using these more then my clip-in. So
I ditched the whole syst
I'm pulling into Fremont BART now
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It's not clear (to me, anyway), what criteria are used by the judges at NAHBS.
That best-of-show time-trial bike isn't my cup of tea, but it seems likely that
its builder demonstrated considerable skill in building it. There are a lot of
skilled artisans exhibiting at NAHBS, and I imagine pickin
Good points, Jim.
I think it's just our nature to try to put things in little boxes. If we
want to define a "city bike", all we can really do is list features that
might best serve a particular individual in a particular city. Would
you call a messenger's ratty old fixie NOT a city bike? He
81 cm saddle height for me, 62 cm frame. I use the biggest tires it can take,
55's. I love the ride. It does border on the biggest bike I should sensibly
ride.
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On Mar 3, 2013, at 3:41 AM, Eric Daume wrote:
> OK, I have to say I'm tempted by the Hunq (extra diaga tube and
There's no way these old bones would hunch over that TT bike, but you gotta
give the man credit for building such a wild steel bike, and winning races
on it.
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Sunday, March 3, 2013 9:41:38 AM UTC-8, Dave Faller wrote:
> Good points, Jim.
>
> I think it's just our n
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On Mar 2, 9:43 am, dean899 wrote:
> the original wooly warm vest with the single back pocket in excellent
> condition. no rips, no tear, all buttons are intact. 65 shipped. size
> XL but fits more like a large. Thanks
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The ideal for me is what I am building my new (to me) Hillborne into:
Flat pedals so I can wear whatever shoes I am wearing.
Fenders - longboard
Dyno: never going back. Lights always on front and back
Racks fore (Gamoh porteur (thanks for all the suggestions) with Wald 139
basket) and aft (Public
I don't think it's a 2-strut. Take a close look at the drop-bar Atlantis
photo under Our Bikes at rivbike.com - that front rack is a pannier rack,
with a triangulated deck; wide, closed frame on the sides; and a loop at
the bottom. And it's different from the rear one.
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Michael,
I had the chain suck with a number of RD2 cranksets. I found that the
index mark on the middle chainring needs to be at 1:00 when the arm is at
12:00. If the index is at 11:00, then shifting pins occasionally grab the
chain.
Regards,
Bill Lucas
On Saturday, March 2, 2013 4:14:30 A
René, you are right - that is the current BRR on the front of the
photo-lantis. So the BRR will be my BFR. Nice. Thanks!
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Would like to have a pin too. Just keep following the thread?
On Friday, May 15, 2009 4:08:31 PM UTC-7, jinxed wrote:
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> Are you a member?
>
> So here is the story...turning the "way-back" machine to about 1996,
> some friends and I were sitting over coffee after a ride and started
> to recoun
Andy,
Nice blog article and nice thread. If this family cycling business is a
possibke direction for Riv then I don't think the thread is OT. Here's a
link to a flikr set I have been accumulating of 'family cycling' far away
and long ago (for some anyway):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/48163544
I'm in for 2 or 3. I still have one from the first generation!
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>To make a long story short we came home with Betty and Sam Hillborne
frames that day.<
No! That's too good of a story. What an exciting day.
On Saturday, February 2, 2013 8:06:36 PM UTC-7, hangtownmatt wrote:
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> Last January my wife and I happened to be in Berkeley and stopped by
> Rivende
Hi, folks.
I have a set of Dura-Ace 9-speed down tube shifters in good condition
that I'd like to trade for 9-speed bar end shifters. Off list,
please. Thanks.
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On Mar 2, 8:26 am, dean899 wrote:
> the headset is 1-1/8
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> On Friday, March 1, 2013 8:20:16 PM UTC-6, dean899 wrote:
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> > hello I have a yellow king headset that has been on the bike for 3yrs
> > but I have changed the color of the bike so I need to sell $75
> >
I've seen them around - cyclocross.com has them, and I reckon there are
some other options. An evening dremeling down an old, wornout chainring
will yield a similar result! ;^)
http://www.cyclocross.com/product/salsa-crossing-guard?
and there's this:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/chrg.htm
I thought about doing the dremel on an old chainring - I just need to find
one of the right size.
-sv
On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 2:56 PM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
> I've seen them around - cyclocross.com has them, and I reckon there are
> some other options. An evening dremeling down an old, wornout
Welcome! You'll find a wealth of information and plenty of support around here,
I know I have.
That's a sweet looking bike and I love the M-bars. I had them on my Quickbeam
for years till I switched looks. They'll be going on another bike soon.
Aloha,
Bob
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Touring model. Enough for one bike. Front and rear. Silver. Little use.
Comes with Cool Stop pads. $125 shipped.
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I am in for 2.
Dan
On Mar 3, 2013, at 8:36 AM, Zoraster wrote:
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Welcome, Kellie! Sweet ride! I've had my Hunqapillar for a year now and
absolutely love it.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, March 2, 2013 5:39:17 PM UTC-7, Kellie Stapleton wrote:
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> Just joined this group recently after picking up my new Hillborne from RBW
> HQ the beginning of Feb. Love t
Welcome! I agree with Bob--that's a fine looking Hillborne!
Cheers!
lyle
On 3 March 2013 15:14, Robert Harrison wrote:
> Welcome! You'll find a wealth of information and plenty of support around
> here, I know I have.
>
> That's a sweet looking bike and I love the M-bars. I had them on my
> Qu
The bike is still available, but the Craigslist posting has expired. Here
is a link to the refreshed post:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/3656403116.html
I hope I'm not violating any guideline or community etiquette by linking to
my own craigslist post; I've never set up a Flickr or Picas
Great looking ride! Welcome!
Dan
On Mar 2, 2013, at 4:39 PM, Kellie Stapleton wrote:
> Just joined this group recently after picking up my new Hillborne from RBW HQ
> the beginning of Feb. Love the atmosphere here, and my new bike.
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Sold, pending payment.
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Hi Kellie, and welcome. That's a great looking bike.
I received mine a little over a year ago (green), and love it. I also like
all the help and info here on the site.
Rusty
On Saturday, March 2, 2013 7:39:17 PM UTC-5, Kellie Stapleton wrote:
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> Just joined this group recently after picki
I love seeing a bike set up purposeful for the rider. Your Hillborne looks
just that!
On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 3:40 PM, Rusty Click wrote:
> Hi Kellie, and welcome. That's a great looking bike.
>
> I received mine a little over a year ago (green), and love it. I also
> like all the help and inf
I'm good for 3 pins, and 3 patches, if they come through!
Thanks for the work on this, now, where's my coffee?
On Friday, March 1, 2013 2:01:14 PM UTC-5, jinxed wrote:
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> OK I wanted to give an update on this project.
>
> A new batch of pins has been ordered and I was given a 4 week delivery
Thanks for posting this Smitty...I have enjoyed reading several family
riding blogs each one taking me back to the early days of family riding as
I am sure is the case with some of the other "old folks" here. We really
didn't have much in the way of resources or products to carry our kids...ju
i don't think that's right, if you look at that atlantis pic here,
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/f-atlantis.htm (first one), notice the
front rack has a bar in the middle, and also notice the rod that goes from
the midfork brazon to the rack, the rack has a corresponding tab to bolt
the rod.
Welcome to the group. That's a great looking Hillborne and great setup.
Enjoy in good health.
Hugh
Sunland, CA
On Saturday, March 2, 2013 4:39:17 PM UTC-8, Kellie Stapleton wrote:
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> Just joined this group recently after picking up my new Hillborne from RBW
> HQ the beginning of Feb. Love the
Ok, I'm convinced. Fenders in LA too.
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BBG makes some nice ones as well.
http://bbgbashguard.com/Cyclocross.html
On Sunday, March 3, 2013 3:01:38 PM UTC-5, Seth Vidal wrote:
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> I thought about doing the dremel on an old chainring - I just need to find
> one of the right size.
>
> -sv
>
>
>
> On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 2:56 PM, Cyclofien
On mine, the chain gets caught between the middle ring & chainstay. When
this happens, the chain is on the inner ring at the top but the section
that's disengaging from middle to inner gets stuck between the stay & the
middle. Visually, there appears to be more space between the inner &
middl
Hey all,
I've finally concluded that the incessant clicking on my pedal stoke has to
do with my damaged drivetrain crank arm. I've tried pedal washers and tons
of grease and still the clicking continues. For those that are wondering
I've done a full process of elimination with bottom bracket an
Hi all,
Can folks point me to the geometry charts for the Roadeo? I've looked at
the riv site and probably am staring right at them but not seeing them.
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Got an itch that needs scratchin? :-)
google docs spreadsheet:
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On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 6:17 PM, Addison Wilhite wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Can folks point me to the geometry charts for the Roadeo? I've look
Over the course of riding my bike, I have gotten to ride on a bunch of
different terrain. Sometimes with the appropriate tires and gearing, most
of the time not. On these adventures I was lucky enough to share it with a
variety of different great people. It's always good to see those different
I wish! :) It's a gorgeous bike to be sure.
My wife had a pro fit and it came back putting her in the 51cm ballpark for
the roadeo. I wasn't sure what the TT was on that size. Looks like it
could be a bit long (not surprising on a riv).
Thanks for the info!
Addison
On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 6:
Manny! looks like another great ride! wish I couldve been there.
The contrast of the greens/browns/blues are amzing. Put a big smile on my
face looking at the pics. -Mike
On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 6:40 PM, Manuel Acosta
wrote:
> Over the course of riding my bike, I have gotten to ride on a
How did the fit work out? I've considered one, but presumed they wouldn't
grok the Riv thing and try to fit my bars 8cm below seat on a 54cm Madonne.
On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 6:47 PM, Addison Wilhite wrote:
> I wish! :) It's a gorgeous bike to be sure.
>
> My wife had a pro fit and it came back
Did the good-luck pat on the head of a statue of a DOG have anything with me
going D.O.G.? (Down On Ground)
Anyway, my ribs are a little sore, but it was a gorgeous ride
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I have had one as well. It is essentially the Serotta fit (my lbs is a
dealer) but it's generally a good process/series of questions/conversation
that brings in your own riding goals and style, flexibility, etc. I found
it to be a good baseline for seat tube and top tube but given that I still
ha
My problem has always been my knee, so maybe it couldn't hurt. I have a
couple good referrals, but none local so it gets put off.
Thanks for the info and congrats on the forthcoming new ride!
On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 7:06 PM, Addison Wilhite wrote:
> I have had one as well. It is essentially the
I'm downgrading the gearing on my LongLow, from a 50-46-28 to a 46-XX-24,
and looking for XX = 42.
These are on a Ritchey Logic crankset, 5-hole 110 BCD. I just searched my
spares, and no 42 or 43.
Some very old BioPace rings, though... yikes.
Ideally someone nearby has one sitting there, and
Looks like a blast was had! How long were you out for?
That area reminds me a LOT of Chino Hills St. Park here in So Cal:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157623039822208/with/4201960142/&;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157629911169108/with/7276328736/
On Sun,
The length is measured center to center. Center of bb spindle to center of
pedal axle, and it also should be stamped on the inside edge of the arm itself,
both of them.
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> Congrats! Glad you are enjoying the bike. What size frame?
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"Oh no you didn't!" ;^)
That's a time trial bike. Its an F1 racing machine. The builder is one of the
top engineers building bikes. He paints them. He races them to championships.
He includes beautiful details, and machines the parts he designs. I think he
made the brakes on that bike.
I would
A solid 4 hours of good riding.
On Sunday, March 3, 2013 7:28:44 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
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> Looks like a blast was had! How long were you out for?
>
> That area reminds me a LOT of Chino Hills St. Park here in So Cal:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157623039822
Your wife's fit.
Remember that Rivs have slack seat tube angles. Actually, they are short
from the centerline of the spindel to the headtube.
On Sunday, March 3, 2013 6:47:19 PM UTC-8, Addison wrote:
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> I wish! :) It's a gorgeous bike to be sure.
>
> My wife had a pro fit and it came back putt
Solid amount of work put in!
On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 8:18 PM, Manuel Acosta
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> A solid 4 hours of good riding.
>
>
> On Sunday, March 3, 2013 7:28:44 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
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>> Looks like a blast was had! How long were you out for?
>>
>> That area reminds me a LOT of Chino Hi
Looks like same size buddy Hillbornes!
On Sunday, March 3, 2013 8:08:40 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote:
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> Congrats! Glad you are enjoying the bike. What size frame?
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I'd seen the sugino one, of course - but I was never clear if I liked it or
not.
I took your advice and dremeled down an older big ring. That took some
effort and it looks 'pretty good' but not great. I may try again. a friend
of mine has a bunch of old 110bcd large rings that are all shark-tooth
That Atlantis is sporting the old Nitto Highrider front rack.
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incredible scenery and fine looking trails. I'm totally jealous.
~mike
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Right. Found the length-170mm. Let me know if you have anything that might
fit the bill.
Thank you!
Adam
On Sunday, March 3, 2013 6:09:27 PM UTC-8, Adam wrote:
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> Hey all,
>
> I've finally concluded that the incessant clicking on my pedal stoke has
> to do with my damaged drivetrain crank arm.
So glad we ran into you Manny. Hope to catch you for the ride next time.
On Sunday, March 3, 2013 6:40:32 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote:
>
> Over the course of riding my bike, I have gotten to ride on a bunch of
> different terrain. Sometimes with the appropriate tires and gearing, most
> of the
Yup, it happened.
More proof: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjEcTKp4
- David G in SF
On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 6:40 PM, Manuel Acosta
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> Over the course of riding my bike, I have gotten to ride on a bunch of
> different terrain. Sometimes with the appropriate tires and gearing, most
> of the time not.
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