[RBW] Re: History of the bicycle by Grant

Hey Edwin – When I read your post I also thought of the link Andrew sent. On Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 8:01:26 PM UTC-5 Andrew Schlukebier wrote: > > There’s this: > > Grant Petersen: The Big Bang Theory…of Bicycles > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VJ4jAn4v-U > On Sunday, February 28, 202

[RBW] Re: WTB: silver rear hub, 32h, 135mm, 11spd (or 8-10) (Velo Orange, Shimano, White, others)

I was on the hunt for a long time for silver disc hubs and they were nearly impossible to find on a budget, let alone for 11 speed. Since you're looking at rim brakes you should have more luck. Check out the Bitex hubs of you're on a budget they usually have a nice silver ootion: https://www.bi

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet bottom bracket?

Isn't the asymmetrical BB remnant from the cup, ball and spindle era with DS fixed cups which made that the most critical dimension. NDS could be an estimate. Shops would have to stock huge numbers of spindle to accommodate all the permutations and generalization of the NDS clearance cut the

[RBW] Re: History of the bicycle by Grant

Yes, I think that was it. Thanks! On Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 7:01:26 PM UTC-6 Andrew Schlukebier wrote: > > There’s this: > > Grant Petersen: The Big Bang Theory…of Bicycles > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VJ4jAn4v-U > On Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 5:45:49 PM UTC-5 Edwin W wrote: > >>

[RBW] Re: WTB: silver rear hub, 32h, 135mm, 11spd (or 8-10) (Velo Orange, Shimano, White, others)

Abe, One other nice option that checks your boxes: Grand Bois. You can order through Jitensha (https://www.jitensha.com/eng/hubs.html) or Grand Bois. Huston Lexington, KY On Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 11:51:27 AM UTC-5 Pancake wrote: > I have a couple Velo Orange Voyager rims (700c, 32h) th

[RBW] Measurement/Fit Question: Sackville TrunkSack Small

Greetings, Could someone with a small TrunkSack please tell me the width of *opening* of the leather sleeve that slides over the tombstone? I know the TrunkSacks work well with Nitto racks; but, I have a non-Nitto rack with a wider than usual tombstone, and it may be too wide to accept the sle

[RBW] SH getting repaired / repainted

I'm having my 1st generation S.Hillborne (2008) repaired and repainted. It needs a der hanger repair (*or potentially a new hanger*) and will use this opportunity to: -fill in a downtube dent -add 2 eyelets on the fork ends (originally only came with 2 on the underside) I'm also considering havi

Re: [RBW] Measurement/Fit Question: Sackville TrunkSack Small

I measure just bit larger than 2 3/4”. If course the diameter of the tubing would also impact he fit. Hope this helps. David Buffalo, New York > On Mar 1, 2021, at 9:50 AM, Huston wrote: > > Greetings, > > Could someone with a small TrunkSack please tell me the width of opening of > the leat

[RBW] Re: Building a Sam Hillborne

"On the Sam that Riv built for me the bar ends are grey and I'm running a double just fine. " That makes sense. The gray bar-ends have enough throw you can run a double just fine (my usual application). It's just a matter of setting the limit screws. It's when you try to shift a triple with a u

[RBW] Front pannier rack for Appaloosa

Hi all, I may soon be buying a Joe Appaloosa, and I'm wondering about using it as a loaded touring bike. It sounds like the bike should work well for that purpose, but the fork's upper eyelets seem a bit problematic. I have a Surly Disc Trucker with the Tubus Duo pannier rack, it's been a great se

Re: [RBW] New Bike day- Red Mixte but not a Raspberry Platypus.

That's a pretty red; rather "creamy" as if there were white mixed with it, at least to my eyes and from the photo. On Mon, Mar 1, 2021 at 7:18 AM Tom Palmer wrote: > Hi all, > This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content. > I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter

Re: [RBW] Mixte vs Diamond Frame

Thanks Tim and Joe for the shifting info and crank pics. I'm just not sure what way to go with the new Platy. I will ask for help from Riv HQ on this since I don't know. I think with a Losco bar I will go with thumb shifters. Haven't firmed up if I should go 1x11 or compact double. I ride

[RBW] Re: Front pannier rack for Appaloosa

I don't have all of the measurements in front of me, but I found the hub area rack did not fit my appaloosa (eyelet was too high). I got a tubus tara, but haven't attached it yet, but I figure it should work. Let us know what you find! Edwin On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 10:13:41 AM UTC-6 Keith

[RBW] Re: Front pannier rack for Appaloosa

In my opinion, there are three very good Nitto front pannier racks which would be a great choice for a Joe Appaloosa. Those are: Nitto 34F: Nitto 27F: Nitto F25: Another possibility would be the Nitto 35F, which is more of a high-rider. Ben's appears to have them all. My personal favorite is

Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet bottom bracket?

Someone was just pointing out, perhaps on a different iBob thread, that the design was not meant to produce asymmetry but to accommodate double and triple rings on the right while leaving Q alone as much as possible, which makes sense as long as you don't notice the difference. I've ridden offset s

Re: [RBW] Front pannier rack for Appaloosa

Keith, I used a Bruce Gordon low rider rack on my All Rounder (700C) and Hunq, I would hang the rack from the mid fork point and make a short adaptor of stainless rack strut to secure at the drop out. Because my older BG had a blind female mount, I thought this better than the original method. Ste

Re: [RBW] Measurement/Fit Question: Sackville TrunkSack Small

David, Thank you! That does help, although I was hoping that the sleeve would be a bit wider. If anyone has any ideas for a similar small, canvas trunk bag that might accommodate a wider-than-average tombstone, please let me know. There's always the custom option; but, that's gonna push a sm

[RBW] Re: question re frame-paint damage

thanks Joe, I'll give it the college try. On Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 9:24:28 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote: > My trusty 2018 Riv Catalog (which I have four of for some reason) says > color or clear nail polish will do the trick. Maybe clear in your case to > see if any denting ever turns into

Re: [RBW] The joy of winter riding, and how do you keep your toes warm?

I ride regularly throughout our Northeast Winters and always struggled to keep hands and feet warm. This year I finally figured it out although the set up isn't ideal for the beauty of riding a Riv but it works for staying warm. I wear Pearly's Possum Socks under waterproof boots (I could neve

[RBW] Sam Hillborne seat tube diameter?

Fortunately for me I have a new Sam Hillborne 54cm heading my way! Trying to track down parts for it and wondering if anyone can tell me what the seat tube diameter is so I don't have to find out the hard way that I bought the wrong front derailleur. Thanks! -- You received this message becaus

[RBW] Re: Changes to 2020 Sam Hillborne geometry?

The last batch, 2020 was reported to have longer chainstays but the 51cm did not. On Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 7:44:44 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote: > That info likely won't get posted until the frames actually arrive. > Calling Riv on ye 'ol telephone, they'll be able to tell you. Vince always >

[RBW] FS: Brown Gilles Berthoud Aspin Saddle

Hi All, Thought I was going to give this saddle a go, but alas, build plans change. I bought it from someone else unused (looks like rails haven't been touched at all) and haven't mounted it myself. Please see photos linked below, there are a few VERY small imperfections from being stored, bu

[RBW] Re: FS - Phil "CHP" pedals / 47cm and 54cm 1984 Expeditions

hi joe, do you have photos of the 47cm? starting to shop around for a project for my wife! thanks On Friday, February 26, 2021 at 2:24:35 PM UTC-5 Joe in the Pay Area wrote: > I have a pair of working Phil Wood platform "CHP" pedals for sale. $120, > which does not include s&h. No issues with

[RBW] Will the RH Fleecer ridge 700x55 fit my Appaloosa?

I have the dark forest green year not sure if it matters, If anyone is using them I’d like to see a pic (if they do fit). I recently put a pair of Rat trap pass tires on one of my bikes and I’m in love with them, would like to try another RH tire. If anyone wants to get rid of a used pair of Fl

[RBW] Re: History of the bicycle by Grant

I think you may be thinking of this informative and hilarious lecture that Grant did; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OitO4GrAWmM Kevin On Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 5:45:49 PM UTC-5 Edwin W wrote: > I remember reading an article by Grant on the history of the bicycle, from > early galacti

[RBW] Re: question re frame-paint damage

Just rub it a bit with some 00 steel wool and dab it with what you said, or some primer or what have you. It will be fine, don't sweat it. I usually wrap a slice of old inner tube where the clamp goes. And make sure no edge is biting down, that the pressure is evenly distributed. On Sunday, Feb

Re: [RBW] Re: Albatross and Choco riders

Eric, those bars are tilted way low. When I rode albatross I was always far forward, why I switched to Choco, so I could reach more without a change in shape, but I never angled my bars like that except for one test ride where they slipped due to not being tightened enough. I found that position

[RBW] WTB VO Constructeur Front Rack or similar for 61cm Bleriot

I'm interested in using the VO Constructeur Front Rack to hold a basket or bag on a recently built up 61 cm Bleriot. Can anyone share their experience using this rack? It seems pretty straight forward as far as racks go. I believe I'd need the version that has the flat and adjustable plate at

Re: [RBW] Mixte vs Diamond Frame

Hi Kate, Welcome! I, too, am awaiting a platypus. I've collected parts over the pandemic and can hardly wait to build it up for the spring season. For gearing decisions, take a note of your current bike. You mention that you rarely use the big ring. What gearing do you typically use? What low is

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne seat tube diameter?

I put a standard diameter 28.6 Ultegra FD on my new Sam and it fit fine. Mike M On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 9:56:04 AM UTC-8 Joe M. wrote: > Fortunately for me I have a new Sam Hillborne 54cm heading my way! Trying > to track down parts for it and wondering if anyone can tell me what the > sea

Re: [RBW] Re: Sand floatation, comparing 700C and 650B tires of similar width

Eric et al: thanks for this interesting information. Those VEE tires look like a great deal of fun. But the reasons for me to pass on the Pugsley or other fat bike are first, Q factor, and secondly, that I just don't need such fat tires with their weight and cost. If I rode more regularly in snow (

[RBW] FS 56 MUSA Atlantis 650b Great Condition

I decided I have too many bikes and need to sell at least one. This is a really nice, great condition, typical Rivendell build. This is a MUSA Atlantis, 650 B, size 56. My PBH is 85.5 and I fit. It might be a little small. I was planning on keep the racks, but happy to consider including.

Re: [RBW] Mixte vs Diamond Frame

Kate, I like a 42/26 compact double in front and an 11-32 cassette. I can go up steep hills in a sitting position and I have plenty of high gears, never using the outermost cogs on the cassette. At first it was a little embarrassing to think I needed such low gears but I quickly got over it

Re: [RBW] Front pannier rack for Appaloosa

The Nitto 34F does not line up with the eyelets. I have one and it doesn't look good on my Appaloosa. Don't buy it. Get the 27F instead, like Bill said. I think that one lines up better. m On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 12:02:40 PM UTC-5 Steven Sweedler wrote: > Keith, I used a Bruce Gordon low

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

Congrats, Joyce! I inquired by phone this morning if I could just pay for one now, but was told that there ain't no such possibility until the frames are actually there "in a couple of weeks." I didn't press the issue. If anyone's got a Mustard Clem L in 52cm size to get rid of, ping me. -

Re: [RBW] Front pannier rack for Appaloosa

Michael indicated that the Nitto 34F does not line up with the eyelets, which is true The correct setup for a 34F on an Appaloosa is to position the rack level, and then connect the diagonal slot to the eyelet with a very short set of Nitto struts and eyebolts. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA O

[RBW] Re: WTB: silver rear hub, 32h, 135mm, 11spd (or 8-10) (Velo Orange, Shimano, White, others)

Thanks for all the responses! I found out that Riv has the FH-T610 ($30) and FH-T670 ($60) which is now the most affordable and easy option I've got. Thanks Rich! *I'm still hoping someone has another VO or Bitex or Wh

Re: [RBW] Mixte vs Diamond Frame

Hi Linda, That sounds like fine gearing to me. I have a Jamis Coda hybrid bike that is a triple 28/38/48 with a 11-32 cassette. I'm in the middle/middle most of the time but use the low gearing for sure when loaded or on hills. My road bike is a Shimano 9 speed 30/42/53 and I use the lowest

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

Oops. I suspect that cat's outta the bag (I need to look up the origins of that phrase) and they've shut down the unofficial pre-order pipeline. "The phone won't stop ringing!" On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 11:44:18 AM UTC-8 Max S wrote: > Congrats, Joyce! > > I inquired by phone this morning

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

Yeah, I called too and was told to wait. Maybe we should just create a google dock and see if our intended purchase quantities exceed their supply. I'm hoping I'm the only one who wants a 55 Limeolive :) Tom On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 3:45:47 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > Oops. I suspect th

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

OK, I did a thing. Add your name/size to the list if you'd like. How many people on this thread are buying? https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jG8avmUgfvc3r7DpisHaSnLZAhSDucLecwWe5rCKEYk/edit?usp=sharing On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 3:53:36 PM UTC-5 Tom Wyland wrote: > Yeah, I called t

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

The excitement over this mixte is dizzying. I love it. And I love the sign up sheet. So cool! I don’t ever remember this kind of anticipation for a new model! Am I biased? Leah Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 1, 2021, at 1:05 PM, Tom Wyland wrote: > > OK, I did a thing. Add your name/size to

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

I think just letting everyone purchase via the website when they go live is the fairest option, so I support Riv in that decision, even though unfortunately the timing isn't going to work for everyone. Hopefully they respond to the demand with a second batch ASAP for those who miss out, though

[RBW] Re: Front pannier rack for Appaloosa

I had an Old Man Mountain Sherpa mounted on my Clem when I had it. Very secure. Ryan On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 8:13:41 AM UTC-8 Keith Weaver wrote: > Hi all, > I may soon be buying a Joe Appaloosa, and I'm wondering about using it as > a loaded touring bike. It sounds like the bike should w

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

"refresh" Including me and I'm not even getting one. I've never been so excited for a thing I'm not involved in in my life! On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 1:59:07 PM UTC-8 Robert Tilley wrote: > So everyone here will be like this on the day these go live: > > [image: Refresh.gif] > > Robert Tille

[RBW] Re: Map bar: 80-85%

Have you tried Ergon grips? The extra width spreads the load over a larger area of your hand. doug P On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 2:46:21 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > Taking the Maes Parallel in 38 to 42 widths as the 100% benchmark: > > The new bar puts my hands at just the right angle at

[RBW] Re: FS 56 MUSA Atlantis 650b Great Condition

Not in the market (I already have a 58 cm Atlantis) but a couple of questions come to mind that potential buyers may ask. Cassette? (range & how many speeds?) Chainring sizes? Brakes? Hubs? Tires? The Atlantis has evolved a lot over the last few years, so listing the chainstay length may be

Re: [RBW] Re: Map bar: 80-85%

I think I have, to no avail, but since I am not sure, might try them (again). Thanks. On Mon, Mar 1, 2021 at 4:08 PM dougP wrote: > Have you tried Ergon grips? The extra width spreads the load over a > larger area of your hand. > > doug P > > On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 2:46:21 PM UTC-8 Patrick

[RBW] Re: Front pannier rack for Appaloosa

If you know a frame builder, you can just install a tube thru the fork legs, likely similar to your Surly. This is what I did on my Atlantis & it works great with a Tubus Duo. Mine has worked well for a number of years & many fully loaded tours. The guy who did mine was a hobbyist, not a pro,

[RBW] Re: FS: Basically new MUSA Pants/BYK-R-SLAX, size XL, $60

Pants are sold. -Jeremy Till Sacramento, CA On Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 9:34:16 AM UTC-8 Jeremy Till wrote: > For sale is one pair of the current Rivendell/MUSA Pants, now renamed > BYK-R-SLAX, size XL, as described here: > > https://www.rivbike.com/collections/clothing/products/musa-pants

[RBW] Birthday Bike Build and Campout

In early February, I decided to pull the trigger on a Susie frame for my birthday. Doing my taxes early and the seeing number of frames dwindle made the decision for me. My federal tax return was almost exactly the cost of a shipped Susie frame. I wasn't sure how backed up Riv was with shipping

[RBW] FS: 60 cm Cheviot complete, $1750 plus packing and shipping

Let's see, albastache bars, nitto stem, TRP brake levers, Tektro brakes, silver bar-end shifiters, Shimano Deore XT rear derailer, Sugino double-low crankset, MSK pedals, Velo Orange seat post, Brooks B17 saddle, Tubus rear rack, kickstand, dyad rims with shimano hubs, Soma tires, 38 mm, I thin

[RBW] Re: FS: 60 cm Cheviot complete, $1750 plus packing and shipping

I forgot to include photos! Here they are. https://photos.app.goo.gl/tS62RJACDYB3GHqF9 On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 7:12:57 PM UTC-6 Jim S. wrote: > Let's see, albastache bars, nitto stem, TRP brake levers, Tektro brakes, > silver bar-end shifiters, Shimano Deore XT rear derailer, Sugino double

Re: [RBW] Re: Map bar: 80-85%

Thanks [name]. Another recommendation for hte Ergon grips; I've received several. I will look for these. (If anyone has some to sell, please contact me offlist at bertin seven five three at gee male dot com. Thanks for whatbars, too, but the MAP bar is the best of the many "upright" bars I've used

Re: [RBW] Re: Map bar: 80-85%

REI carries them; I think every set I ever bought came out of a bin at my local store's monthly used gear sale. The REI Outlet and the online UG sale have the ones with the sticky-out bar ends, but none of the regular ones. https://www.rei.com/b/ergon/c/handlebar-grips I thought they were grea

Re: [RBW] Re: Map bar: 80-85%

Peter: Thank you for the offer. My hand is 8" more or less even around the widest part of the knuckles; will your Larges work for me? I can't imagine how 1/2" of hand size would make a difference, but I've never tried Ergons. If you think your Larges will work, I am interested; how much? Patrick

[RBW] Re: Birthday Bike Build and Campout

This story was a lot of fun to read. I can’t believe you were out there in the snow in your Crocs with plastic bags around your feet. Also, your friends are a blend of crazy and awesome. I’ve never bike camped (I’ve never been the camping sort) but I almost want to after reading about how magic

Re: [RBW] Re: Map bar: 80-85%

I use the GP-1 and GP-2 grips on a number of bikes and they work great for me. I used to experience hand numbness at times but haven’t experienced it while using the Ergons. I’ve used them on straight bars as well as Jones Loop bars which have lots of sweep. Robert Tilley San Diego, CA Sent fr