Thanks, Evan! Yeah, I fell in love with that color (someone here called it Acid
Green, pretty cool) when it showed up on the Cheviot. I wasn't quite evolved
(or rich enough) then for a mixte, so I jumped this time. It's hard to express
how elegant the bike is in person, especially fendered and r
Btw, "elegant" is kinda funny. The Clem project started as a 'Riv beater bike'
from the youngsters there that was supposed to be flat black so it looked
rattle-canned. Oops!
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Absolutely one of the nicer bikes I have seen. The colour is perfect. I
liked your photos and would only change a few things before the sale. First
put the bars back in the upright position, and don't tape them all the way,
use the cork grips again. The brake levers have to go, they look like a
Bump. Also, price reduction: $600 and buyer pays actual shipping (bike
flights plus material).
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Those seat stay caps are classic Sachs. Very cool!
KJ
On Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 5:39:20 PM UTC-4, Beaverton Bob wrote:
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> https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/richard-sachs-built-custom/6238145416.html
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> Thought it would be interesting for the group to see this!
>
> Ride Safely,
Patrick Moore wrote:
It's this quality that I've noticed all all 5 Rivendell bikes I've owned
and that I think Grant ought to patent -- I'd love to see a video of his
interaction with the patent office!
>
>
I think I found that video, actually:
https://youtu.be/pnq96W9jtuw
"It's people like
Joe, congratulations! Great looking ride. The Clems are such nice riders.
Enjoy!
Richard
On Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 6:21:31 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
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> Got it yesterday, did a few miles shakedown/adjust-stuff ride today. To
> steal Velouria's blog name, what a lovely bike! It has the m
That bike really needs a decent full drive-side pic. I can't see the brifters
or rear derailer.
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My Quickbeam is getting a fanny tuck with a PW track hub and Velocity rim.
Anyone know what the bolt size is for the PW hub? I may order Phil's
Chrome Dome w/ the serrated teeth for that extra bite to keep it from
slipping. Or if it's the same size use the stainless caps from the old
Surly b
The Jagwire compressionless housing is extremely stiff - I don't think I'd
use it for anything other than cable disc brakes, which have fallen out of
favor with me anyway.
For spiral brake housing, a Dremel cut-off wheel is the final solution. I
use the fiber-reinforced one in an overkill Makit
*John*: I was going to say that I believe the PBH was 73-74, rather than
63-64 as Bill pointed out, but yes, it's definitely going to be for a
smaller stature individual, most likely female.
*Joe*: I think you're likely correct. I'm pretty sure it wasn't a JB paint
job, as I'm sure I would've
Email them, you know you want to!!!
On Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 8:59 AM, Joe Bernard wrote:
> That bike really needs a decent full drive-side pic. I can't see the
> brifters or rear derailer.
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I have Berthoud 60mm stainless steel fenders over 50mm Marathon sUpremes on my
Atlantis.I'm comfortable with the clearance, though others whose judgment I
respect on this list think it's a little skinny. But over 42mm tires they'd be
perfect. They are available from Peter White Cycles. Ex
Dude, I just bought a Clem. There's no way that immaculate custom Riv/Sachs
totally my size will ever come down in price enough for me!
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Between the 54 Hunqapillar and the 55 Appaloosa, which ride did you like
better? I have a 22" 1984 Trek 830 like yours and I'm debating between
these two Rivs for a future purchase. I expected the Appaloosa to be more
like the 830 but you reference the Hunqapillar being more similar.
On Fr
here it is according to
Phil,
https://phil-wood-co.myshopify.com/products/track-hub-bolts-replacement-part
i think they are M8, but too lazy to go downstairs and check :)
FYI i do not have the serrated ones, so no need. do they not come with
bolts?
On Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 12:50:13 P
I'm not as brave as Tom and run 60mm Berthouds over 37mm tires and theres a
little too much gap aesthically, i think 42-44 would look a little better
and fit fine.
I have VO, Honjo and Berthouds and think the berthouds compare well, i've
not weighed them but they seem more durable/tough then
I'm chewing on what to put on my forthcoming Mountain Mixte. I have a
number of different set ups now - mostly, but not all - Alfine 8 or 11
IGH's. Have a 1X10 on my Soma San Marcos. Over the years I have moved
away from front and back derailleurs but not ruling them out on this one.
Was wo
My riding is similar and I'm running a 1x9 drivetrain on my Karate Monkey
and although I have a triple on my vintage Trek MTB, I've never shifted out
of the middle ring. I mostly ride both bikes as single-speeds and only
shift if I'm really tired and/or I have a really strong headwind.
My Medium Mountain Mixte is going to inherit a 3x8 drivetrain
I used to have an Appaloosa. While the Appaloosa nailed the midpoint
between an Atlantis and a Hunqapillar, I decided that I wanted BOTH an
Atlantis AND a Hunqapillar. So I sold the Appaloosa frameset, handlebars
and wheelset. Th
Looks great. Regarding your comment about the bike being nimble: I keep
tinkering with my Joe and now have a Jones Loop 710 bar on it. After riding it
for a couple of months with a drop bar, the upright bar is a revelation. I
ordered the bike with an Albatross bar, but was too accustomed to drop
At an asking price of $3800, it really needs better lighting, better
background, and better photos all around.
On Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 11:59:23 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
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> That bike really needs a decent full drive-side pic. I can't see the
> brifters or rear derailer.
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The world collectively sighs in relief. Grin.
I love the simplicity and range of my 2x9 with 38/24 chain rings and 12-36
rear cassette. Thumb shifter for the rear, no derailure for the front.
Granny is reserved for trail and now-there's-a-hill! dirt roads. In more
mild terrain than mine, a 40 o
Thanks for all the interest in the bike parts. The cranks and RD have both sold.
Cheers
Jason
> On Aug 9, 2017, at 11:38 PM, J L wrote:
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> Hey gang, sorry for the crosspost.
>
> I have a couple of gems up for sale:
>
> TA pro 5 vis cranks, 170mm English thread. Current production cyclotouris
Send them an email, link is in the CL posting! Let your voices be heard!!!
On Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 1:11 PM, 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch <
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> At an asking price of $3800, it really needs better lighting, better
> background, and better photos all
My excitement over the Roadini has a tinge of worry. I've never bought a
bike before taking a spin on it let alone not being able to touch it or a
pre-order. Will I like it, will parts selection be a pain in the butt,
what if it rides like my drop bar touring bike, look at that shiny titanium
That is awesome. My Jones has an XT 1x11 kit and I love the
triple/friction setup on my Hunq but the application for the Eagle seems
real.
On Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 7:54:10 PM UTC-5, Jay Connolly wrote:
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> I've been tempted to put the Eagle groupset on my Jones, but lately I've
> spen
I hopped right on the Roadini. Since it's a pre-order with a wait, a tinge
of worry has creeped in. I've never bought a bike before taking a spin on
it let alone not being able to touch it or a pre-order. Will I like it,
will parts selection be a pain in the butt, what if it rides like my drop
Those questions, well my version of them, drove me round the bend. The good
news was I hadn't far to go. Grin. At which point I realized there was no
way to answer those questions except after I rode the bike. I attempted,
and largely failed, to enter into a peace, accepting that I couldn't do
I think it's the same as ordering a custom. Trust the supplier +
comprehend the numbers. If you don't or can't comprehend the numbers, then
it's a leap of faith. Move it on if you hate it and try to learn something
from it that you can use next time.
Do you have the geometry chart for your
On 08/10/2017 05:24 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
I think it's the same as ordering a custom. Trust the supplier +
comprehend the numbers. If you don't or can't comprehend the numbers,
then it's a leap of faith. Move it on if you hate it and try to learn
something from it that you can use next t
Well, you'll never get it wrong and you'll never get it right.
Every bike has a "sweet spot" and it is always revealed if you forget about
everything you thought you knew, the "supposed to be's and shoulda woulda
coulda" and just ride it.
Doesn't mean you'll ride it beyond that moment...
I'm relatively new to the group, and as such may have missed a past thread
on the topic - but what are the benefits to a 1x setup? They seem to be
rising in popularity, yet at first glance it seems limiting and expensive.
Is the rear wheel dished more? How does that effect longevity? Is it worth
1st iteration MMM will be a Nexus 8 with Alex tandem rims and 50mm Big
Bens. I have a couple bikes with Alfine 8s, but they are noisy and my Nexus
is silent (and 36H). If I don't like that I might swap over the 1x9 12-34
from my Clementine.
On Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 12:31:54 PM UTC-7, Chr
Should've mentioned that it looks wicked cool at first glance too!
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One point to take into account is, be prepared to list, find no takers, and
remove and wait, and list again. I've seen the same bikes and parts snapped
up right away at good prices, at other times linger for weeks with no
takers.
I listed a middle sized Sam frameset, with added braze ons, for week
Good idea; I may try that; thanks -- all the more in that it will look
nicer than a crushed cap. I really dislike the appearance of too-big brake
cable caps squished down onto skinny derailleur cables.
On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 10:17 AM, Ian A wrote:
> Patrick,
>
> Have you considered gluing the ca
Y'know, I do have 2-3 feet of that narrow copper tubing, bought to
customize cables for my S3X hubs. Must try it as cable ends; with glue, of
course.
On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 10:30 AM, 'clayton bailey' via RBW Owners Bunch <
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote:
> I am unfamiliar with the Jagwi
Daniel:
When I bought my Atlantis in 2003, I had never seen a Rivendell, let alone
ridden one. However, the bike got an excellent review from John Schubert
in Adventure Cycling's magazine. The jist of the article was that if you
wanted a well thought, perfectly serviceable touring bike that w
GE
I misquoted the "Min SH" column as the PBH range. My mistake. The PBH
column (1st col) shows a 74 to 75cm PBH range.
The takeaway is: concentrate on women as buyers.
John Hawrylak
Woodstown NJ
On Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 1:03:49 PM UTC-4, G.E. wrote:
> *John*: I was going to say th
12? On the Rivendell list? Who'd a' thunk??
Seriously, I have no complaint with 12, as long as it doesn't involve
electric shifting and computers, and as long as it last a reasonable number
of miles. I'll be interested to hear how 11 and 12 (and for that matter,
10, to which I changed from 9 not t
https://youtu.be/aj5DccgBYeM?t=25s
On Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 5:36:51 PM UTC-4, Garth wrote:
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>
>Well, you'll never get it wrong and you'll never get it right.
>
> Every bike has a "sweet spot" and it is always revealed if you forget
> about everything you thought you knew, the "supp
To reply to Jacob's question: I've never used a 1X system with more than 5
or 7 cogs in back, but I have used many pseudo 1X9s and, now, 10, but these
really being "1 plus hardly ever used granny." That is, the drivetrain is
for all practical purposes, and for 95%+ of the riding, a 1X system. If se
One thousand gold stars for such a cool single shifter. Do you blue Loctite
the bolt?
Patrick Moore, who used those on his pseudo half step 2X7 on Kelly
Take-offs.
On Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 2:29 PM, 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch <
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> posted:
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At my size (6'5", 260) and location (on an Island with a total population of
not much more than 500k) it's hard to find bikes to test ride. My first 700c
bike (a 60cm Trek 520) was too small, though the salesman/store owner insisted
that it would be a good fit. In time, I bought a 62cm Surly Cro
A wise woman!
On Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 4:37 PM, Jay Connolly wrote:
> ... When my wife found me tearing furiously at the packaging of a new part
> one day, she paused in the doorway for a moment and said, "This is instead
> of a younger woman, right?" And I said, "Absolutely and unequivocally,
>
Much research at places like here, then dive in and hope for the best. In the
case of Rivs, you can ride it for a few months, then sell at not too much of a
discount if it's not your thing.
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Steve correctly pointed out a qualifier
"Of course, there could also be an issue with the stoutness of tubing
required for a loaded touring bike vs an unloaded roadie, so tell us
about the frame tubing of the touring bike as well. And by all means,
describe. "
My comment was deliberate. That
Bill and all,
I've been really pleased with the M30 Crankset. Definitely a great option
for your MTB.
After some riding. The gear range is more than appropriate for the riding
that I do. I think the Eagle GX is a great budget option for people, but
there are fewer hub options because of the
On 08/10/2017 06:51 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
Steve correctly pointed out a qualifier
"Of course, there could also be an issue with the stoutness of tubing
required for a loaded touring bike vs an unloaded roadie, so tell us
about the frame tubing of the touring bike as well. And by all means,
Thanks for that endorsement of the crankset. My 1x11 parts are Shimano XT
which is also pretty affordable. I think I'll keep the 2x10 running until
after I'm finished with my 200 miles on 10 bikes challenge.
BL in EC
On Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 3:53:04 PM UTC-7, Keith Muller wrote:
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>
That is pretty awesome for a bike packing or touring bike.
I think for brevet usage though, I'd still want a double and have the
cassette more closely spaced. Ideally for a brevet the more cruising gears
you have between 65 and 85 gear inches, the better.
I think a 11-30 12 speed with a 38/24 Cl
After some contemplation and some great feedback from all of you I just
received my new medium Saddlesack. I am beyond happy with how awesome it
is. Af first when I looked at it I didn't think it would be large enough to
hold my S24O gear. I thought about exchanging it for the large but then I
It looks like Bens has the Nitto guard on-hand, if you want it right away.
Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA
On Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 5:37:46 PM UTC-7, Broccoli Cog wrote:
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> After some contemplation and some great feedback from all of you I just
> received my new medium Saddlesack. I am bey
Thanks Bill. I jumped on that right away. I'll have it soon.
On Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 8:49:46 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:
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> It looks like Bens has the Nitto guard on-hand, if you want it right away.
>
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
> On Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 5:37:46 PM U
Of the 14 bikes I currently own, I was able to ride only 2 before buying
them. One is a Surly Cross Check that I bought new from a LBS in about
2007, and while it's useful as my commuter-bike, it's my least favorite.
The other is a 60cm Hillborne, which I test rode at an Ohio Rivendell
dealer
Congrats on your new Riv!! I know you will love it! Many happy miles!
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All I can say is, you do your diligence, take your best educated shot at a
bike that will work, and accept that if it doesn't work out you will either
have to live with it or sell it along and take some financial loss. I
think of it as the fee for the education I've gotten by riding the bike -
go 1x10 or 1x11. none of my bikes have front retailers and all of them are
happy about that.
Clayton Scott
SF, CA
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How does this compare to the Bmc?
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i cut scores of cable and housing every day with the pedro's cutters. they stay
sharp and cut well. round out the end of the housing with a pick after cutting
and you're all set.
my .02
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