[RBW] Re: Workshop

It did, Alan! This pic and your post appeared in the main thread :) On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 10:53:33 PM UTC-5 alan lavine wrote: > Not sure first one went thru. > > Begin forwarded message: > > *From: *Alan LaVine > *Subject: **Workshop* > *Date: *March 3, 2021 at 10:27:25 PM EST > *To:

Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

Thanks everyone for sharing your benches. This is really cool! Thank you, Doug! I like to clear the bench at the end of the day, setting things to rights is meditative. Doesn't always happen! Eric, wow, looks like a lifetime of mechanical work and riding. It's funny how sometimes having two o

Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

I am lucky to have a house and a full garage shop. I used to make frames in it. I have way too many bike tools. But years ago I used to live in an apartment. I had fewer tools, but bikes were simpler and less was needed. Even a Campy full tool kit was more than you needed to maintain bicycles.

Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

Laing, I am at a loss for words. If you ever have a yard sale, and it's after the pandemic, I'm making special travel arrangements! On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 8:32:31 AM UTC-5 James Valiensi wrote: > I am lucky to have a house and a full garage shop. I used to make frames > in it. I have wa

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

Red bikes are faster, everybody knows! Marc On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 9:45:30 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Well, if it can’t be a red Platy, this is the next best thing! Riding the > Great Lakes? JEALOUS OVER HERE. > > Mixtes in shades of red are the new cool kids in town.

Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

Laing; that must be semi-commercial or full-commercial operation? On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 8:03:25 AM UTC-6 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Laing, I am at a loss for words. If you ever have a yard sale, and it's > after the pandemic, I'm making special travel arrangements! > > On Thursday, Ma

Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

No, just a collection that got out of hand when I was single. There were also seven cars at one point... Laing On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 9:53:05 AM UTC-5 philip wrote: > Laing; that must be semi-commercial or full-commercial operation? > > > > > >>> -- You received this message because y

Re: [RBW] Re: Albatross and Choco riders

Everyone's different! I like my Albatrosses tilted downward and my saddle just above the height of the bends. This gives me an upright position (for me, relatively) at the ends; a position at the bends that is very close to my drop-bar builds, good for efforts; and every spot in-between. I pers

[RBW] Re: Workshop Stand

Both the stand and the garage are impressive. Mike garage-less in SLO CA On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 7:04:56 AM UTC-8 James Valiensi wrote: > Here are some photos of the stand that I made from scrap pipe fittings in > 1987. I had no idea I would use it forever. > -- You received this messag

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see your shop and workbench

And we have a winner. That is impressive. I’m not showing pictures of mine since it is currently hidden under a bunch of junk due to us doing a bit of remodeling. I need to build up a new frame so I’ll be setting up the workstand in the house and building it there for now. Robert Tilley San Di

[RBW] Re: Talk Me Out of Building My Own Wheels

Is this the video you were referring to? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUqul03hbZ8 Jim Langley (not Land)? On Monday, 19 October 2020 at 10:48:25 UTC-7 Garth wrote: > > > > You'll be alright Steven. The difference to me between wheels built > by me and wheels built by a dedicated profess

[RBW] FS: Schwalbe G-One Allround 29x2.25

2 Tires for sale .. these are the stock tires that came on my Gus .. Only used for a couple of rides on a paved bike path, so tons of tread remaining. Schwalbe G-One Allround 29x2.25. Asking $75 total for both tires. shipping not included. See pic link below. Contact off list. Paypal for p

Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

I've got a 2 car garage all to myself, though the car takes up half the space, generally. But I've been dragging my feet over workbench cleanup and won't post photos of its current state of disarray. Alan's closet reminds me of a neat solution I found almost 18 years ago when I lived for 6 months

[RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

Bluelug just posted a Platypus build video. I wish I understood Japanese! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga8o1WKWgXs&t=537s Mike M On Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 3:32:59 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > [image: 4AFE365B-C68C-46F4-A214-CAF3AF3A5949.jpeg]It’s going to be your > turn! I

[RBW] Re: FS: Schwalbe G-One Allround 29x2.25

SOLD On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 12:08:22 PM UTC-5 RDS wrote: > 2 Tires for sale .. these are the stock tires that came on my Gus .. Only > used for a couple of rides on a paved bike path, so tons of tread > remaining. Schwalbe G-One Allround 29x2.25. Asking $75 total for both > tires. shi

Re: [RBW] Re: Albatross and Choco riders

A lot has to do with how high your bars are and what kind of riding your doing, in my experience. The higher the bar the more likely it is to be tilted. Tilt can really be a benefit off pavement, especially bumpy descents. On Wed, Mar 3, 2021, 1:03 PM 'John Phillips' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-own

[RBW] Re: Shoe recs for platforms

+1 on Sambas. Apparently Adidas just released a cycling-specific model today called the Velosamba. Basically the same thing as a Samba but with stiffer sole and SPD compatibility. Pricey though! On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 6:24:38 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > I like the Blundstone 550s

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

Hey Jonathan, What a wonderful bike! Where are you located, just in case a local pickup is possible? Thanks, Sean On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 10:04:06 PM UTC-5 Jonathan D. wrote: > Thanks Doug. You are right it needs more information. I can't find the > MUSA Geometry chart but I am confident

[RBW] Re: FS: Brown Gilles Berthoud Aspin Saddle

Saddle has sold. Thanks everyone for your interest. On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 9:56:03 AM UTC-8 James Heller-Jackson wrote: > 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 touche

Re: [RBW] Re: Shoe recs for platforms

these just came out if you want the option for cleats :) seth in seattle https://www.adidas.com/us/the-velosamba-cycling-shoes/FW4459.html On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 7:37 PM Michael Morrissey < michaelgmorris...@gmail.com> wrote: > I don't know you or your style but why not these? > > https://www.adi

[RBW] Re: Shoe recs for platforms

Shimano SH-SD500 cycling sandal. I have two pairs, one without cleats for platforms (Grip Kings & Crank Brothers Stamp) and the other with cleats for Crank Brother Mallet/ Double Shots https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/shimano-sh-sd501-cycling-sandal On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 10:22:43

[RBW] FS - Aussie Wool Shirt - High Neck Long-Sleeve - Mossy Green - Large

For sale is an Aussie Wool Shirt. High neck, long sleeve. Large in Mossy Green. I purchased this shirt from Riv in December of 2020, but it is unfortunately too big for me. Excellent condition: washed but otherwise like new. $55 shipped to CONUS. Please send a PM if interested. Thanks, Hu

[RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

Mike M: Just turn on closed captions for English-ish translation. For what's it worth I had a dream last night that I went to Rivendell and the Platypus frames all showed up defective. They tried to sell me a fat-tired folding E-bike. Terrifying stuff. On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 12:23

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

I am in Portland Oregon. Thank you Sean! On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 10:55:48 AM UTC-8 Sean McDermott wrote: > Hey Jonathan, > What a wonderful bike! Where are you located, just in case a local pickup > is possible? > > Thanks, > Sean > On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 10:04:06 PM UTC-5 Jonathan

Re: [RBW] FS 55 MUSA Roadeo

Asking $2800. Sorry I forgot to post it with the listing. A On Thu, Mar 4, 2021 at 12:53 PM Ahmed Elgasseir wrote: > Hi All, > Like many of you, I too have the bug of always wanting/needing another > bike so. I am parting ways with my 55 MUSA Roadeo in order to fund my > condition. This is

[RBW] Re: FS: Mark's rack (Nitto M-1)

Sold On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 9:24:16 PM UTC-8 Eric G@rs wrote: > I have a Mark's rack in good condition that I am looking to sell for 70$. > The struts are cut, but new ones are available from the Rivendell website. > I am planning to go on a stem sizing odyssey soon so willing to trade

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk Me Out of Building My Own Wheels

It is indeed Jim Langley. Agree with Garth on how well the information is presented. Best, Rich in ATL (Building a set of wheels right now) Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 4, 2021, at 11:50 AM, Pancake wrote: > > Is this the video you were referring to? > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUqul0

[RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

"For what's it worth I had a dream last night that I went to Rivendell and the Platypus frames all showed up defective. They tried to sell me a fat-tired folding E-bike. Terrifying stuff." The way this would work in real like (cuz I'm the ebike liker around here) is I would be in the parking

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's see your shop and workbench

I went down the Pliny road with my boss once...neither of us were at our best the next day! On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 4:14:55 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote: > PtY! Nice! I got to try it last year thanks to being bottled and a > friend travelling for it. I don't see myself making that kind

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

Tom, Terrifying! You’ll get your perfect Platypus and not your Fat Bike...I’ve got a good feeling! I completely understand the wild dreams. Somewhere I know I’ve told this story, but I used to have a recurring nightmare that my Betty Foy got stolen. It was so unthinkable that my brain always

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

Does this bike feel flexy with a load in front and back, set fairly high on your racks? I ask because I have a Velo Orange mixte, size 54, which has a similar design and rack configuration. The flex bothers me. It's kind of an unstable feeling side to side. It's also enough to make the rear brak

[RBW] Re: Lil Loafer cover?

Hi Joe, I actually have two of those banana bag covers, and the shape of the covers is such that I don't see how they can fit a Lil' Loafer. I'll actually like to get a handful of Lil' Loafer covers myself, as a few of my bikes have the nice plaid ones, and hard as I try, I just can't bring my

[RBW] Re: Lil Loafer cover?

We'll know soon enough, it's on the way to Ryan who has a Banana Bag as well. The one I sent is rectangle-ish so I suspect it's the Lil Loafer one, I'm pretty sure that was the bag I bought it for. Like I was ever going to ride in the rain! 😂 On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 5:19:36 PM UTC-8 Ben

Re: [RBW] Rivendell vs Crust! Which is Better?

Very late to the party as usual, but the band merits its mention. Bike content: Riv custom road clone built for 1930s-1950s SA hub gears, music: one of Tuba Skinny's classics, late version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I-aWr8uvgw On Thu, Feb 11, 2021 at 8:05 AM Den John wrote: > OK, sinc

[RBW] Something similar to Rustines Constructeur Grips?

Good Day Group, I'm building up a new bike (Raleigh Clubman with S&S couplers I snagged off ebay a while back) and went to purchase some Rustines Constructeur grips, which are my favorite, only to find that supplies of them in the US have dried up. Velo Orange doesn't stock any Rustines products

Re: [RBW] Rivendell vs Crust! Which is Better?

About 3:17: clarinet solo: honking a hill in a 70" gear with strong wind at your back. The Jerry Garcia of clarinetists. Over and out. On Thu, Mar 4, 2021 at 9:09 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Very late to the party as usual, but the band merits its mention. > > Bike content: Riv custom road clone

[RBW] Convert to Tubeless?

Okey dokey folks - I'm thinking I'd like to convert my Clem Smith (650b) to tubeless. Reason being that my neighborhood and favorite route to the trails is pretty much old school industrial and I'm constantly fighting punctures from debris. Since the Alex rims look to support a tubeless set up

Re: [RBW] Convert to Tubeless?

That should be all you need. I have read accounts of Gorilla tape absorbing sealant and losing its adhesive properties so I never tried it. I just set up some fat bike tires with Muc-Off tubeless tape but haven’t converted to tubeless yet. I’m letting tubes seat the tape to the rim currently.

Re: [RBW] Convert to Tubeless?

A couple of quid pro quos’ - from experience: 1) do not convert a tire - purchase tubeless ready or ust tires 2) fit the tire to the rim and inflate (best with a compressor. ) The tire will only hold air a couple of hrs but more importantly now you check the fit 3). More tape is not good - once

[RBW] Riv-ersed Shift Levers Install

Hi Gang, I've got the Microshift 9speed thumb shifters on Albatross bars installed the normal way (outside, top). I'm looking for info on setting them up on the inside like this: http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2016/06/brifter-bliss-for-swept-back-handlebars.html

[RBW] Re: Convert to Tubeless?

I'd say so-called tubeless-compatible tyres aren't necessary unless you need to buy new tyres. For several years now I've been running Hutchinson Confrérie des 650B tyres tubeless on one bike (Velocity A23 rims) and Grand Bois Lierre tubeless on another (MCFK i25 hookless rims), and although ne

[RBW] Re: Riv-ersed Shift Levers Install

No mods needed with these, you just lose the index option on the formerly-right-rear shifter that's now your left front. The nifty thing about this setup is the normally-left-front has a nice ratcheting action like Silvers, which is great for rear shifting. Don't forget to swap the brake levers

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

Linda, Have a look at the Platypus video posted by BlueLug. The English closed captions are really bad but the two speakers discuss and show the bracing of the seat tube by the top tube and the twin, continuing lateral stays. It should contribute to that frame not feeling flexy with a load, but