Agreed.
You'll be fine as long as you know you're limits and take in slow if you
need to
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The latest Blug has a funky map of the new dealers' locations, and a link to
the updated dealers page. Very interesting. Gravel & Grind is there of course.
I hope to visit there soon; it's near our favorite breakfast (and lunch
place), Family Meal. The swap meet in Sept sounds like fun.
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This has been an interesting discussion.
I am wondering if Riv's preferences for large seat bags exerabates the
kickstand problems. Large seat bags put cargo weight high and slightly
behind the kickstand strut (when parked), so that the kickstand strut
doesn't directly support the weight. Inst
I wanted to try the VO touring pedals with some VO half clips if anybody
has either to trade or sell. Thanks!
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I just built a new set of wheels, which is the first time in a while for me. I
built a couple a number of years ago, but from old parts as an experiment, and
never really used the wheels, which is all to say I am pretty new at this.
My question is about tension evenness. I got the wheels up to
Sorry for the double post and slightly OT post here. I meant to post this to
the ibob list, but put it here instead. Sorry for clogging up your inboxes. If
you have anything to add, and are on both lists, I think the ibob list would be
better, but happy for all advice here too!
Thanks, and with
What about a double-legger for strictly front-loading, i.e., on a porteur?
If the main carrying weight of the bike is on the front, and the front
wheel is always supporting it by virtue of never leaving the ground, would
a plate-mounted kickstand that elevates the rear wheel and only supports
t
I have a spoke tension meter from Park
(http://www.jensonusa.com/!5ZNVsr7o541FBdQt1daMLg!/Park-Tool-TM-1-Spoke-Tension-Meter?utm_source=FRGL&utm_medium=organic&gclid=CKymw4KpsMcCFQUMaQodbTQKYw
), and the instructions say that you should measure the tension of all spokes
on one side, average them
Which rear mount kickstand are you using?
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Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2015 7:51 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Double leg Kickstands... lets talk
Here is a pi
Oddly I had a bit of a different experience. In the smallest cog, the
shifter pointed straight at the ground, but also like you said when in the
largest cog, it pointed nearly straight up. It's like the lever had 180
degrees of travel. Didn't seem to be a problem for my wife though, she
loved t
"I know that may sound like a hyperbolic comparison, since I'm just a dude
waiting for some pine tar soap and a John's Irish strap to his my porch,
and those guys were like, in OUTER SPACE careening around in a broken
vessel, but, hey, that's how it feels TO ME! Know what I mean? "
My shipment
After last weekend's swamp adventure, it was time to dial things back a
bit. I spent Friday building up my wife's Surly Cross Check with a few Riv
accents - Albatross bar, bar-end shifters, green-label Jack Brown's, Brooks
B17S, small Wald basket, even gave my best shot at a harlequin wrap with
Aside from the convenience of a "kick" stand, I am beginning to like kick
stands less and less. I no longer trust them (especially on a loaded bike) to
do their job without causing undue stress on a frame. For me, it's lean it or
lay it down.
I thought the "Flickstand" was a novel idea, and
APPROVE!!
On Monday, August 17, 2015 at 7:46:01 AM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote:
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> After last weekend's swamp adventure, it was time to dial things back a
> bit. I spent Friday building up my wife's Surly Cross Check with a few Riv
> accents - Albatross bar, bar-end shifters, green-label Jack Brow
Beautiful! The adventure may be quieter, but no less stirring or deep.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, August 17, 2015 at 8:46:01 AM UTC-6, Mark Reimer wrote:
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> After last weekend's swamp adventure, it was time to dial things back a
> bit.
>
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An easy, convenient alternative to a Flickstand, which doesn't work with
fenders, is a short, stout rubber band around your front brake lever.
On Mon, Aug 17, 2015 at 8:52 AM, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
> Aside from the convenience of a "kick" stand, I am beginning to like kick
> stands less and le
A 1" section of an old inner tube works too!
KJ
On Monday, August 17, 2015 at 11:00:37 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> An easy, convenient alternative to a Flickstand, which doesn't work with
> fenders, is a short, stout rubber band around your front brake lever.
>
> On Mon, Aug 17, 2015 at
Seems to me that the load on a 2-legger might be much less on a front load bike
like the P/R than on the typical Riv bike
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Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 9:10 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@goo
I would expect so.
On 08/17/2015 11:20 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J wrote:
Seems to me that the load on a 2-legger might be much less on a front
load bike like the P/R than on the typical Riv bike
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My new Brooks saddle arrived last week. Yesterday, I finally had the chance to
unboxed it. It's beautiful...and the Proofide is liquid. Some of it spilled in
the box. I'm guessing that it reached some extreme temperature on it's a
journey to Texas on the UPS truck that it doesn't want to go back
Proofide is just a mixture of oil and wax, maybe other stuff in it but I
doubt it. It will melt in warmer temps.
Personally, I find it easier for leather to soak up treatments when both
leather and the treatment mixture are warmed up.
David
Chicago, IL
On Monday, August 17, 2015 at 11:20:52 AM U
Do you have an ice box? Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, August 17, 2015 at 10:20:52 AM UTC-6, Fred Craven wrote:
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>
> Anyone know how to reconstitute the Proofide?
>
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Or you could send it to Mark R. and ask if it could accompany him on one of
his -30˚F bikepacking trips, then FedEx it to you, though you may be
without it till January or so.
Or purchase multiple pints of ice cream and surround the Prooftide with
these. If you wanted to then eat the ice cream
Hi, All,
Dave here. My family (along with my green Homer) recently moved to PDX. The
frame is indeed stock Hunq green, and there's something about that lovely
green on the Homer that really sings. The frame's currently one of the
featured pics on the Riv homepage (much to my delight). Hope to
I have some new photos and will post them later when I am on my home
computer. I believe that I sent them to everyone that was interested but if
you didn't get them or if you are interested in seeing them let me know.
Thanks!
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I keep the proofide in my garage, in the hill country just north of San
Antonio. In the summer, it's about the consistency of vasoline, and in the
winter it's like cool butter. I can definitely see it going to liquid
after a few summer days in the back of a UPS truck.
I also have around Ob
Patrick: Flickstand does 2 things: keeps the wheel from rotating or steering
(flopping). If you can get a rubber band to do both I would be "dually"
impressed...
Bobby "maybe I don't know rubber bands" Birmingham
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A velcro legband also makes an excellent parking brake, wrapped tight
around the brakelever
An Arno Strap or Irish strap makes an excellent "Flopper Stopper" wrapped
tight around the downtube and front wheel
On Monday, August 17, 2015 at 10:06:02 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
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> Patrick
I keep it in the fridge. Mine arrived on a very warm day, melted as
expected and seeping out the tin. Fridge fixed it up nice and firm in no
time. No harm.
It will be 116 here in the desert today.
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Dangit! Nothing ever works out!
The good news: My box just arrived. Intact and everything
More good news: My Ostrich DLX panniers are present and accounted for
The bad news: They shipped me the wrong rack! I ordered a Nitto 27F front
rack with detachable lowriders. They shipped the 27R
I just bought this a few months ago from another list member, but have
decided not to build it up. Being honest with myself about my actual
riding, I think I can get by fine with just my S1.
The condition is excellent. There is at least one tiny paint chip
I'm not sure in what country it was p
On Monday, August 17, 2015 at 1:06:02 PM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
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> Patrick: Flickstand does 2 things: keeps the wheel from rotating or
> steering (flopping). If you can get a rubber band to do both I would be
> "dually" impressed...
>
> Bobby "maybe I don't know rubber bands" Birmingh
Sorry!!!
"but something like an old toe clip works better than a Kickstand:"
Should read "Flickstand". Stupid auto correct
-Mike
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I love underbiking with my Sam. I have some short, fun local trails that I
first explored on my 5"-travel MTB...then the hardtail with a squish
fork...and now my Sam. Sandy buff punctuated with shallow roots and sharp
volcanics. Pure fun.
It's all about technique, weight/unweight, and having th
Sold, thanks.
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> On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 8:18 AM, Joe Broach wrote:
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> Count me as one who finds the WTB SST pretty close to a B17. You can't
> really compare plastic and leather saddle widths directly because of the
> leather saddles' frames and rivets. The SST is about 145mm wide, about
> identical to a b1
I like toe straps, I keep a couple on the bike all the time. Through the
front wheel and around the down tube makes the bike both rigid and
non-rolling. Perfect for an incidental lean with more than incidental
stability.
Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh
On Monday, August 17, 2015 at 10:52:31 AM UTC-4,
last call. 160$ shipped. goes up on ebay tomorrow.
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I've been riding trails all summer with Smart Sams on the Hillborne.
Almost feels like I'm back in the '80's riding southern California trails
on my old '86 ('87?) Ritchey Comp. After a few shock fork MTBs, I'm back
to riding rigid with the Sam. I do find that the bottom bracket is a
little
Looking to buy large saddlesack. Open to any color or condition.
Thanks
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I love kickstands. My favorite bike accessory. Two legger, one legger,
rear triangle, whatever. Just great.
BTW, a short piece of fuel line wedged into the brake lever works
great to keep the brake on when parking.
On Mon, Aug 17, 2015 at 6:21 PM, ascpgh wrote:
> I like toe straps, I keep a coup
Great reply!
On Mon, Aug 17, 2015 at 7:27 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J
wrote:
> I have a spoke tension meter from Park
> (http://www.jensonusa.com/!5ZNVsr7o541FBdQt1daMLg!/Park-Tool-TM-1-Spoke-Tension-Meter?utm_source=FRGL&utm_medium=organic&gclid=CKymw4KpsMcCFQUMaQodbTQKYw
> ), and the instructi
Shoving in with a FS offer: I have a brand new Pletscher Twin-Legger (silver)
kickstand that I bought from Rivendell months ago for my mountain bike. It
turns out it's better to buy a top tube protector and lean those against
things. $35 shipped anywhere in the conterminous US. Message me off th
I think fridge storage is a good idea. If it's true the Proofide contains
tallow, then refrigeration will delay rancidity.
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Riv Content: It's fine to complain about Rivendell here, but first give
them the chance to make it right.
So, I wanted a Nitto 27F front rack and Ostrich DLX panniers. Bought
domestically, from Soma for example, they would have cost me $310 + $166 +
$166 + CA tax + shipping, around $700. I
John:
What size Smart Sams are you using? Been musing that 45s would provide a
bit of extra clearance over the 40 mm Marathons I've been using. I get the
odd pedal strike with my Atlantis.
dougP
On Monday, August 17, 2015 at 7:00:47 PM UTC-7, Surlyprof wrote:
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> I've been riding trails all
there is one on ebay at30$ with a bit over a day left
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Minh,
Exactly what I did on Sam and the Boulder. Gone. Not missing them.
~Tom
On Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 1:18:14 PM UTC-7, Minh wrote:
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> Hmm I think it's time to lighten my Sam and take off the kickstand.
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Saw this today and curious of the group's thoughts on
this: http://www.sustainabletrailscoalition.org/
On the one hand, all they are aiming to do is lift a blanket ban on bikes
in federal wilderness areas and trails so that land manager can make a
decision on whether bikes would be allowed on a
I think the millions of acres of CA forests going up in smoke (heading
to Utah!) in recent years might be a touch more destructive than
letting bikes in Wilderness areas. :-)
Open it up, all of it.
On Mon, Aug 17, 2015 at 9:44 PM, dstein wrote:
> Saw this today and curious of the group's thought
Ah, yes; but which option did you take? The 27R (AKA 700c rear Campee
w/detachable lowrider racks) for $110 is a crazy-cheap deal.
Peter Adler
who has fantasized about 27F+27R for years, but has yet to win Publisher's
Clearinghouse
Berkeley, CA/USA
On Monday, August 17, 2015 at 8:45:48 PM UTC-7
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