[RBW] Re: Motolite V-Brake Fit Issue - Toyo Atlantis (26")

Thanks Joe. I agree, they work well so just ride it. On Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 9:16:57 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > My custom uses a road-ish width fork and Velocity Atlas rims, the Motolite > arms splay out a bit. Yours is a little more pronounced cuz your rims are > so wide but if the

[RBW] Re: FS: Fall Liquidation

Price reductions, what's left and new items... Rivendell Short Sleeved T-Shirt, Size XL This T-Shirt is embroidered with the Rivendell logo on the left breast. No pocket. I'm the second owner. I wore it once. Gently worn and gently laundered in cold water. Asking $30 + shipping Rivendell

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Toyo/Waterford Rivendell Atlantis

I'll just add that according to a 2002 review of the Atlantis which was Toyo made, a big deal was made about the custom bent chainstays by Touhoko, the Japanese tubing vendor who seemed to have a hand in the frame. The 2002 review was by John Shubert of Adventure Cyclist. And, those curvy chai

[RBW] Re: A simple custom steel BB cable guide

@Steve, I thank you very much for the suggestion of using Jagwire Aluminum End Sleeves for Shift & Brake Outer Casings. I appreciate it.. Where did you find them locally ? at your LBS or ? Your eBay link is in Germany. I would rather not order overseas. The Jagwire website has them a jar of 50.

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Toyo/Waterford Rivendell Atlantis

I've heard reference to 'starlight' seat stays in the past. Is this what is meant by that- the little Ws in the seat-stay cap? Cheers, John On Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:02:00 PM UTC-8 Ryan wrote: > Well...I stand corrected then...should have read Glen's post before I > opened my big mou

Re: [RBW] Some very basic metalworking / frame repair advice

Eric, This exact thing happened to me, and I was able to bend the point of the lug back easily. As I wrote in the thread that someone linked to earlier: *I started with a small flat blade screwdriver to uncurl the very tip, with thick cloth to protect the metal. Then I used needle nose plie

[RBW] Re: A simple custom steel BB cable guide

Playing off of Kim's DIY customization - it occurs to me that a short run of leftover shifter housing could take the place of the V-brake noodle if, for whatever reason (dirt, wear, perceived drag), there is a desire to protect the cable(s) as they pass beneath the BB. I've been fooling arou

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Toyo/Waterford Rivendell Atlantis

I’m not sure who came up with the seat stay cap W being associated with Waterford but it is definitely not true. My Atlantis 2 is a Toyo and has the seatstay cap W. -Justin On Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:21:20 PM UTC-8 Ryan wrote: > I'm reasonably sure that W where the seatstay joins the

Re: [RBW] Some very basic metalworking / frame repair advice

Eric, same thing happened to me when I bought my All Rounder, I was able to pry and then tap the point into place. When I traveled with that bike I always used a wood plug to protect it. Other than the loss of a little paint it was superficial. Steven Sweedler Plymouth, New Hampshire On Tue, De

[RBW] Re: RH double: spindle length?

...or RBWs. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 8:10:05 AM UTC-5 ascpgh wrote: > Bill L. brings up a good point at the end of his bikes' BB and crankset > descriptions; the FD's shifter. > > Many ills of FDs used outside manufacturer's recommended specs (T Max, > Range

[RBW] Re: 51cm Toyo Atlantis in South Florida: Intro Post

Thank you for the comments! This is my first Rivendell and can now say why everyone is stoked on theirs. A Riv rider for life now. To those that surf or know the feeling, a Rivendell riding experience is like transitioning from a short board that requires so much exhaustion to catch waves to su

[RBW] Re: RH double: spindle length?

Bill L. brings up a good point at the end of his bikes' BB and crankset descriptions; the FD's shifter. Many ills of FDs used outside manufacturer's recommended specs (T Max, Range) and capacities of integrated shifters are eliminated by manual levers, DT or bar ends. Makers don't want you to

[RBW] Re: RH double: spindle length?

I use a 113 mm IRD cup and cone BB with the RH 48-33 double on my Hilsen (135 mm rear spacing), and shifting is great with a Campy Chorus FD (12-speed). On Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:14:28 AM UTC-6 ascpgh wrote: > ...or RBWs. > > Andy Cheatham > Pittsburgh > > > On Wednesday, December 4,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Toyo/Waterford Rivendell Atlantis

In my studies determining if mine is a toyo v a waterford, i recall waterford being written on the dropouts being a solid clue. It’s my favorite bike of all time. Randy in portland. On Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:23:19 PM UTC-8 Brian Turner wrote: > My Toyo (previously assumed to be a Water

[RBW] Re: Motolite V-Brake Fit Issue - Toyo Atlantis (26")

You've got all the possible make-it-narrow options there (thinline, washers in the right place). I don't think it gets better with narrow spacing. Looks almost exactly like my Marin-lites on narrow Schwinn canti posts except those are cantilevers. Will On Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 12:16

[RBW] Re: FS: 60 Orange Appaloosa

messaged! On Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 11:55:52 AM UTC-5 Bones wrote: > Bump! > > Bones > > On Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 1:07:30 PM UTC-5 Bones wrote: > >> I have resized my Appaloosa (yet again). This one is from 2021, and it is >> in excellent shape. F/F/HS. $1500 (OBO) shipped to lower 48

Re: [RBW] Motolite V-Brake Fit Issue - Toyo Atlantis (26")

Seems like you already called out the issue.It’s just those wide-ass Cliffhangers!P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Dec 3, 2024, at 7:41 PM, Garrett K wrote:Hi folks. I can't seem to get these v-brakes more vertical, not so splayed out. They work fine.Known issue: Canti posts are very narrow on the fork (7

[RBW] Re: RH double: spindle length?

I use a 107 SKF on my Crust LB with RH 48-33. It has 130mm rear spacing. FD is Shimano Dura Ace and shifters are downtube Dura Ace 7700. Max On Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 8:29:23 AM UTC-6 John S wrote: > I use a 113 mm IRD cup and cone BB with the RH 48-33 double on my Hilsen > (135 mm rear

[RBW] Re: Motolite V-Brake Fit Issue - Toyo Atlantis (26")

Running exceptionally wide rims on a bike with narrow cantilever posts along with brakes that don't offer much width-adjustability is kind of designed to end up like this. Is this a new build where you kind of guessed because the parts are all "really good" only to find they don't really fit t

Re: [RBW] Re: Motolite V-Brake Fit Issue - Toyo Atlantis (26")

I understand if you think the outward angles of the Motolites just look “off” somewhat. But, if your issue is just that of the brake componentry jutting out to the sides of your fork, I’m pretty sure most other cantilever brakes (especially Pauls) would stick out as much, if not more than your M

[RBW] Re: A simple cutom steel BB cable guide

@ Benz, Respectively, I appreciate your insights and opinions to my custom steel BB cable guide. However, I remain in high thought concerning my steel BB cable guide that it does elevates the cable higher off of the BB as well as above the chain stay. IMHO, I foresee that there is less fricti

[RBW] Re: The way I design a build, and the first chapter

Collin gave the heads up that Paragon Machine works, just down the hill in Richmond, is (practically) giving away house made titanium bolts. I visited them and bought 20 M5x0.8x10mm (aka water bottle bolts), 10 M5x0.8x16mm (aka front derailleur clamp bolts), and 5 M6x1.0x30mm (aka threadless t

[RBW] Re: A simple custom steel BB cable guide

Kim, if you're concerned about water finding its way into your guide (as Benz pots out) you could pick up a couple Jagwire housing caps as pictured below. They should do the trick. I've been using them for several years and am pleased with their performance. --- If you decide to give them a

Re: [RBW] Re: New build challenge: Roadini vs Gallop

Jason - thanks for the tip. I pulled the seat post out of the Ram's tube and it came out easily. Further, it turns out that I must've been thinking of a different bike because the post was pre-cut by the manf. at just the right length. Nevertheless, I re-greased with anti-seize lubricant and p

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Toyo/Waterford Rivendell Atlantis

Hi Everyone, this is now SOLD. Love this place! On Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:46:52 AM UTC-5 andrew.s...@gmail.com wrote: > In my studies determining if mine is a toyo v a waterford, i recall > waterford being written on the dropouts being a solid clue. It’s my > favorite bike of all t

[RBW] Re: A simple custom steel BB cable guide

You need Jagwire's Elite housing set . Liner runs all the way from shifter to derailleur, no exposed cable. Never replace your cable

[RBW] Re: The way I design a build, and the first chapter

Thanks Ted, I realized my flat pedals for my mtb that I never use could easily be used on my Riv. Saved 166g / 0.36lbs. Never was quite thrilled with the MKS Pretzel platform, the Stamp 7 replacement is welcomed, after swapping the screws/pins for a much less aggressive height to not destroy th

[RBW] Re: A simple custom steel BB cable guide

Will - wow! I was unaware of that Jagwire cable housing kit. It's a bit pricy, though. What I have been doing is buy a couple feet of Shimano compatible index shift cable housing (usually Jagwire) from an LBS, split the housing with a utility knife along the length of the cable, remove the wir

Re: [RBW] Some very basic metalworking / frame repair advice

Thank you guys! I'll try the needle nose pliers first and then file as necessary. I like my Rivs with Beausage, so some nail polish and stickers will complete the look. Eric On Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:36:28 AM UTC-5 Steven Sweedler wrote: > Eric, same thing happened to me when I boug

Re: [RBW] Re: A simple custom steel BB cable guide

There is a Chinese knockoff option that's quite a bit cheaper. I'm cheap, but it's been the best money I've spent on bikes with exposed cable On Wed, Dec 4, 2024, 3:31 PM George Schick wrote: > Will - wow! I was unaware of that Jagwire cable housing kit. It's a bit > pricy, though. What I have

[RBW] Re: A simple custom steel BB cable guide

On my '99 custom Franklin it has a grooved-into-the-shell cable guides which were getting a bit rough and chewing up shift cables. So I used an old portion of a 1.6mm brake cable line as a sort floss to smooth the groove of any roughness. I wanted to thread in a section of slick inner housing,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Toyo/Waterford Rivendell Atlantis

Great bike and congrats on the sale! Those curved chainstays look like a Toyo-built from what I’ve read about them. Any chance you would share the serial number? Might help in future ID of a Toyo vs Waterford. -Danny On Wed, Dec 4, 2024 at 2:01 PM MisterMo wrote: > Hi Everyone, this is now SO

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Toyo/Waterford Rivendell Atlantis

I'm reasonably sure that W where the seatstay joins the lug is a Waterford signature. I have the same style on my 97 AR which Waterford-built Nice bike; no wonder it went so quickly On Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:15:25 PM UTC-6 Danny wrote: > Great bike and congrats on the sale! Those curv

[RBW] Re: RH double: spindle length?

Hmmm... three 107-108 spindle votes on 130mm rear spacing. If I changed from 113 to 107, assuming symmetric, brings the crank 3mm closer to the FD. Perhaps it'll shift better if the FD isn't so far out on its swing (total conjecture on my part) - might as well give it a go. Yes, DA 10sp barcons

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: New 61.5cm Mustard Homer Hilsen frameset

What happened to the head badge? Eric On Wed, Dec 4, 2024 at 1:34 PM Paul M wrote: > Last call for this new Homer frameset with new Tektro brakes. > > On Sunday, 10 November 2024 at 16:06:24 UTC-8 Paul M wrote: > >> New price $1450 includes shipping. >> >> On Monday 4 November 2024 at 08:54:30 U

[RBW] FS: nitto, king cage, compass, rivendell

Parts for Sale! Posted to ibob as well Email me your zip for a shipping quote, I use pirate ship to keep it as low as possible. Compass randonneur handlebars, 44cm. scratches and minor tape residue, straight, never crashed. $75 3 king cage stainless bottle cages. $15 each Busch + muller

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Toyo/Waterford Rivendell Atlantis

Well...I stand corrected then...should have read Glen's post before I opened my big mouth :) Wonder where the detail came from though, because do I have the W on my AR and it was definitely Waterford-built Anyway I do like the older Atlantis and those curved chainstays are swoopy On Wednesday,

Re: [RBW] Some very basic metalworking / frame repair advice

Put some sort of covering on the contact surfaces of the needle nose pliers - leather scraps, or maybe thickish plastic or rubber. The friction ridges on standard needle noses will help with the grip, but at the cost of amping up the paint damage ,and maybe marring the metal itself. You can als