[RBW] Re: FS: Buckhorn bags waxed canvas panniers

Bags are sold! Thank you! On Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 3:36:54 PM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote: > These are the field tan color, more of a medium dark brown color. I used > them for one 4 day trip. Very nice but I need to clear out some gear. I > bought extra mini Voile straps for the lower because

[RBW] Re: Basket on front or in back?

Tough call. I have a bike with each. Whatever you choose will feel a little foreign but you’ll get used to it and not think about it anymore. I think I like the front basket a bit better, but then you do have the annoyance of a front rack that makes your bars swing when parked. On Sunday, Augus

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

Steve - yes, it is a custom bag. I found this person on Etsy and I think they did a really good job. I do find myself a little silly for using this custom bag on tours as it takes away from the whole point of having a step-through.

Re: [RBW] Re: Triple cranks for 9-speed build: advise me

I have Stronglight Impact crank arms in stock for $120 the pair, and cranksets for $190. PJW On Sun, Aug 18, 2024 at 3:26 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: > "Silver is a little too spendy for me" > > Silver arms only retail for $190. What do you want to pay for Silvers? > I've got two sets of 173mm arms

[RBW] Re: Triple cranks for 9-speed build: advise me

I agree with Cal…if you are not to fussy about blemishes, you can find a good used set. On Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 5:49:36 PM UTC-4 Cal Patterson wrote: > Shimano m730 is about as good as it gets for my eyes. Or mt-60. Or > Sugino AT, or VT, or the Ritchey ones... > > On Sunday, August 18,

Re: [RBW] Re: Triple cranks for 9-speed build: advise me

I'm running a Sugino AT on my Clem, and building up my Atlantis with a mid-late 80s Specialized ST (Flag) crankset (also produced by Sugino). Got both of 'em on good ol' FeeBay and were around the $80-90 range for each. On Monday, August 19, 2024 at 8:13:03 AM UTC-5 peter...@gmail.com wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Basket on front or in back?

On the rear for a mixte because the extra stays stabilize the weight when it's loaded and you don't have to raise your leg over it. The front for diamond frame. Marc On Monday, August 19, 2024 at 8:29:31 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Tough call. I have a bike with each. Whatever

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr vs Polyvalent Lowkicker?

Paul, I own both the Polyvalent and the Clem Smith H; I've also built up for others the Polyvalent low-kicker and the Clem L. The Clem has a laid back, swoopy feel; it's equally comfortable on the road or in the dirt, whereas the Polyvalent feels snappier and more nimble. That's doesn't mean th

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr vs Polyvalent Lowkicker?

I assume someone pregnant prefers a more upright position, irrespective of its declared benefits to the health of one's pelvic floor (important to me, anyway), and overall spinal and wrist comfort (subjective, I suppose). It makes sense then to extend the chainstay, and so proportionately the o

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

Good question Corwin…I too like the looks of this one (my size). Other thing I’d be wanting to swap out would be the crankset. While I’m a fan of triples, I’m not too keen on the long bottom bracket spindle that is needed on the VO triple. Nor am I a fan of the big chainring tooth-count. But its

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

sheese, my size too. Mike SLO CA On Monday, August 19, 2024 at 9:33:48 AM UTC-7 John Bokman wrote: > Good question Corwin…I too like the looks of this one (my size). Other > thing I’d be wanting to swap out would be the crankset. While I’m a fan of > triples, I’m not too keen on the long botto

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

> > > > Piaw - I should have preferenced with saying it felt twitchy compared to > the Platy (my only Riv), but Jim explained it well. I bet the Roadini still > feels better than most road bikes out there, but compared to the Platy, > when I turned that steering wheel it moved fast/felt twitchy. Al

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr vs Polyvalent Lowkicker?

I’ve used a Wald basket mounted to a Tumbleweed “T” rack on the front of my Clem L & the rear of my Gus. In both cases I also utilized the triple mounts of the rack to support King “many things” cages to hold my fork mounted bags. The front wheel flop on the Clem was far more noticeable than any ta

[RBW] Quickbeam vs. Roaduno?

I have a first or second-run green Quickbeam that has been my main ride for the last 15 years. I stopped commuting to work in 2020 and sort of got out of the habit of riding for fun, but I've recently decided I want to get back into it. I've had the frame repainted twice already, and it is in

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam vs. Roaduno?

Sounds like a cool ride. Any pictures? On Monday, August 19, 2024, Andrew Janjigian wrote: > I have a first or second-run green Quickbeam that has been my main ride > for the last 15 years. I stopped commuting to work in 2020 and sort of got > out of the habit of riding for fun, but I've recentl

Re: [RBW] FS: 52cm Clem Smith Jr - Orange - some upgrades!

@Igor, I ask "why ?" as well. Did you wife not like it ? ... or is the Clem your bike ? Kim Hetzel. On Monday, August 19, 2024 at 10:16:05 AM UTC-7 Richard Rose wrote: > Igor, WHY? It’s really nice & you just got it. Nice 5’th season bag too. > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 19, 2024, at 12:14

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs. Roaduno?

IIRC, aren't there a few big differences between QB and Roaduno in terms of brake choices, tire clearance? what about the QB do you not like that you think Roduno would provide? i've not ridden one but what i've read says its like a QB with a little modern touches (rack bosses, etc). On M

Re: [RBW] FS: 52cm Clem Smith Jr - Orange - some upgrades!

This is mine, and yes, I do not "like" it for the third time. I know a lot of you enjoy these bikes, but for me they're too upright and too slow ;) (Also I have many other bikes that I ride instead) On Monday, August 19, 2024 at 2:19:10 PM UTC-4 Kim H. wrote: > @Igor, > I ask "why ?" as well.

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

> On Aug 19, 2024, at 12:10 PM, Piaw Na(藍俊彪) wrote: >> > I wouldn't be surprised if what you're feeling is the difference between > super-wide (and possibly heavy) tires and whatever narrower higher quality > tires that are on the Roadini/Homer. My guess is it’s the combination of that, the ma

Re: [RBW] FS: 52cm Clem Smith Jr - Orange - some upgrades!

@Igor, Thank-you for letting us know the whole picture. Kim Hetzel. On Monday, August 19, 2024 at 11:30:43 AM UTC-7 Igor wrote: > This is mine, and yes, I do not "like" it for the third time. I know a lot > of you enjoy these bikes, but for me they're too upright and too slow ;) > > (Also I ha

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs. Roaduno?

I think they are very different bikes. Different enough that the smart move would be to own one of each. I'm getting a Roaduno (just got off the phone with Rich to try to arrange the pick up, and I have a 58cm Quickbeam. Here's my attitude towards the differences. The Quickbeam is basicall

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr vs Polyvalent Lowkicker?

I'm on team Clem jr and will never part with mine. I think the low kicker is a beautiful bike and would not be a bad choice either. I find a big deal breaker for some is often access to bike racks on cars and transit and storage due to wheelbase. If these are not a concern I'd go with a Clem p

[RBW] Handlebar suggestion for long legs?

So I have ordered my Appaloosa and am trying to get my parts in order. I plan on making the purchase of the "you pick the fun stuff, we pick the rest" to go along with the Appaloosa. My biggest conundrum is the handlebars. I have 91.5 PBH and have concerns with kneeing my hands or the handlebar

Re: [RBW] Handlebar suggestion for long legs?

The Riv bars are really narrow in my opinion. Depending on your shoulders you can go a lot wider. Hope Cyclery sells some 787mm sweeps and you can have anything you want made at Doom. I have some Albatross inspired bars from them that are 707mm wide. On Mon, Aug 19, 2024 at 5:03 PM Dan wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Handlebar suggestion for long legs?

Wow. I own two Riv’s and have two similar but quite different handlebar / stem combinations. Still, I can think of no reliable advice to help steer (pun not intended) you in the right direction. I had to experiment a little bit to get my Clem setup just perfect. That at least gave me a blueprint fo

Re: [RBW] Handlebar suggestion for long legs?

The Jones Loop H-Bar in 710mm are my favorite all-around handlebar. If I could only have one this would be it. Jay LonnerBellingham, WASent from my Atari 400On Aug 19, 2024, at 14:43, David Ross wrote:The Riv bars are really narrow in my opinion. Depending on your shoulders you can go a lot wider

Re: [RBW] Handlebar suggestion for long legs?

To clarify; 580 wide Bosco with 135 FacePlater on my Clem. 785 wide Hope Cyclery Albacore (50degree sweep) with 35mm Paul Boxcar stem on Gus. Believe it or not these combinations put me in very similar positions with the biggest difference being the width. Fore/aft they are really close with both b

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

Wow that Gus seems downright cheap. Mostly high end parts. Someone should be very happy.Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 18, 2024, at 10:24 PM, Hoch in ut wrote:Gus 57cm on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/335535412233?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=qA7Aw4ymQhC&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=rzmd47rSQ

Re: [RBW] Wet paint options in the Upper Midwest

Chris Kvale painted my Curt Goodrich last winter and did a great job. He's still building frames and might not be super quick depending on the queue, but I had a great experience with his work. Best, Will On Friday, August 16, 2024 at 11:41:09 PM UTC-5 iamkeith wrote: > Maybe check with Yello

Re: [RBW] Handlebar suggestion for long legs?

I’d agree with this. I think the only reason more people don’t ride them is based on looks. My daughter and fiancé won’t touch anything else. On Mon, Aug 19, 2024 at 6:06 PM Jay Lonner wrote: > The Jones Loop H-Bar in 710mm are my favorite all-around handlebar. If I > could only have one this wo

[RBW] Re: FS: Pacenti Forza Classico 700c wheelset

is this consideredlight? I have an all black wheelset on my roadini and I'm considering going back to classic silver, but I also need a non-aesthetic reason to switch, and I want to make the Roadini even lighter. My wheels: Dyad rims, SP Dynamo Hub, Deore Rear Hub. -- You received this me

[RBW] Ro-Deux-No build notes New Bike Day

I went to Riv HQ and picked up my 58cm Complete RoadUno. I picked up the bike in the box to do the build myself. I also splurged on an extra 250mm length Nitto S83 seat post. I did pretty much the whole build this afternoon, except I neglected to secure a chain. I thought I had plenty of c

[RBW] Re: FS: Pacenti Forza Classico 700c wheelset

I don't think it would be considered exceptionally light when compared to carbon or a lesser spoke count, but I think they're on the lighter side for a 32 spoke 700c wheelset. That's my understanding at least. I can say with certainty that they're considerably lighter than the cliffhanger wheels

Re: [RBW] Ro-Deux-No build notes New Bike Day

Wow Bill - first happy customer this side of the ocean?Guess that means mine will be shipping shortly, too…Exciting times!The little tweaks you’ve made so far to the build are all excellent. And I agree, the stance/silhouette looks ideal as it is.Can I ask how tall you are?Curious how exactly the s

Re: [RBW] Ro-Deux-No build notes New Bike Day

I'm 5'10". My Saddle Height is 75.5cm, so I think that makes me a 86cm PBH guy. BL in EC On Monday, August 19, 2024 at 9:55:21 PM UTC-7 P W wrote: > Wow Bill - first happy customer this side of the ocean? > > Guess that means mine will be shipping shortly, too… > > Exciting times! > > The lit

[RBW] Re: FS: Pacenti Forza Classico 700c wheelset

1540g is indeed light for a clincher rim-brake wheel set with a 135mm rear hub. A Roadini wants a 130mm rear hub, though. BL in EC On Monday, August 19, 2024 at 7:59:10 PM UTC-7 Brent Eastman wrote: > is this consideredlight? I have an all black wheelset on my roadini > and I'm consider