[RBW] Re: Caliper brake recommendations for 35mm tires

I have 32mm Stampede Pass tires on my Rivendell Road. I realize they're not 35mm. I also have Grand Cru brakes and TRP road levers with the additional QR button, for additional slack on the inside of the brake hoods. Maybe that combo could work? Don't have a wheelset with 35 mm tires ready to ha

[RBW] Caliper brake recommendations for 35mm tires

I currently have Shimano BR650 calipers on my Riv Roadeo, and have to deflate the 35mm tires to remove the wheel. I'm looking for recommendations for calipers that would open wide enough for the RH Bon Jon Pass tires I'm using (35mm wide). I believe the Velo Orange Grand Cru calipers would acco

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice sought: mounting Nitto M12 or similar front rack to Paul cantis

Skip outed one on Craigslist for only $100 over on the internet-bob group. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 1:59:47 PM UTC-8 abraham nussbaum wrote: > Thanks, all, for the great advice. Eager for the build-- it's a dream > frame. > > I emailed Gramm and will let you

Re: [RBW] FS: Craigslist, etc 2025

60cm Romulus $1000 McMinnville, OR https://portland.craigslist.org/yam/bik/d/newberg-63cm-rivendell-romulus/7816429943.html On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 9:21:50 PM UTC-8 JAS wrote: > 60cm Platypus NOS frame/fork, > Eugene OR > $1675 > > https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/eugene-rivendell

Re: [RBW] FS: Craigslist, etc 2025

60cm Platypus NOS frame/fork, Eugene OR $1675 https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/eugene-rivendell-platypus-60cm-frameset/7819255478.html On Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 9:34:46 AM UTC-8 Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA wrote: > 61.5 AHH - Brooklyn $1500 >

Re: [RBW] FS: Craigslist, etc 2025

56cm Sam Hillborne $2500 Tualatin, OR https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/bik/d/tualatin-rivendell-sam-hillborne-56cm/7807018536.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fr

[RBW] Re: Caliper brake recommendations for 35mm tires

Ryan's recommendation of doubling up on QR with QR on the calipers and QR on the levers is probably your best chance of getting adequate clearance. I have a similar setup with Grand Cru brakes and Campagnolo Ergopowers (with the built-in QR). One thing you didn't mention is what rims you're usi

[RBW] 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo -- anyone planning on going?

The 2025 Philadelphia Bike Expo is on March 8 and 9, and Rivendell is going to be there. I went last year for a few hours (on my way back home from a family visit in MD) and enjoyed it a lot. Fun to meet some of the Rivendell staff in person, and lots of other interesting things to look at and

Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto campee mini rack, XTR 952RD, Pauls brakeset

Rack has been spoken for. Paul's pending payment. I realized the lights in the photo gallery weren't priced. Those are $140 for the set. On Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM dylan green wrote: > Clearing out the parts bin. I'm trying to keep the post manageable, so > once this sells through I will

[RBW] Re: Caliper brake recommendations for 35mm tires

I hope I have these model numbers correct and not transposed, but the Tektro R539 was originally designed by and for Rivendell, as the first "Silver" branded brake. It was designed specifically for this purpose - as an upgrade for Rambouillets and Romuli and Redwoods, etc, which were designed

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice sought: mounting Nitto M12 or similar front rack to Paul cantis

Thanks, all, for the great advice. Eager for the build-- it's a dream frame. I emailed Gramm and will let you know if I hear back. Put that VO rack on the maybe list. Also: anyone holding a Rene Herse M-13 with the light mount they want to sell? On Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:36:27 PM UT

[RBW] Tire/Wheel Strategy - 4 Seasons

I'm looking for ideas to expand and optimize my riding with one of my two bikes. This isn't for my Roadini - I have that equation solved. I have two wheelsets, one with 43 GKSS for all-road rides, including accessing the two rail trails a little further out of town, and some gravel cuts/trails

Re: [RBW] Slipping/sliding/jumping/ghosting gears on a new Platypus

Good Friday morning, friends. I took a beautiful ride on my new Platy yesterday…yes, there is still salt and some ice on the roads and snow is everywhere, but temps were in the 20s and I decided to get the bike out anyway. I don’t want to be so persnickety about a bicycle that I can’t ride it.

Re: [RBW] Slipping/sliding/jumping/ghosting gears on a new Platypus

Are you keeping with friction shifting, or going indexed? Eric On Friday, January 17, 2025, meti...@gmail.com wrote: > Good Friday morning, friends. > > I took a beautiful ride on my new Platy yesterday…yes, there is still salt > and some ice on the roads and snow is everywhere, but temps were

Re: [RBW] Tire/Wheel Strategy - 4 Seasons

Honestly & from my own experience, find a used fatbike. I no longer have one for the reason you site - 15 rides. But, it’s still the best answer. In those conditions the fatbike is so much fun & does no damage to the trail. Just a thought.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 17, 2025, at 6:54 AM, Jay wrote:

Re: [RBW] Slipping/sliding/jumping/ghosting gears on a new Platypus

Good question, Eric! We’re gonna try Microshifts that can be switched to go with either way. I use similar friction/index shifters on my Atlantis and always keep them switched to friction, the mode I prefer. Sent with delight from my iPhoneOn Jan 17, 2025, at 7:39 AM, Eric Daume wrote:Are you kee

Re: [RBW] Slipping/sliding/jumping/ghosting gears on a new Platypus

Liz, I have been down the same path with Silver 2 shifters. I really wanted them to work for me but in the end I changed to Microshift. No more slipping. Doug On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:58:22 AM UTC-5 meti...@gmail.com wrote: > Good question, Eric! We’re gonna try Microshifts that can be s

Re: [RBW] Slipping/sliding/jumping/ghosting gears on a new Platypus

I read in the bike shop's description that they used brake housing for the shifters. The reason they can do that is because you can fiddle with the shifters as the cables compress or expand. If you change to indexed shifting be sure to change the housings. -- You received this message becaus

Re: [RBW] Slipping/sliding/jumping/ghosting gears on a new Platypus

Liz, it sounds like you and your shop went through a comprehensive (and possibly costly) process of elimination. I'm sorry you've been so frustrated. As I mentioned in a previous message, I, like Doug, have been through this process before. There was no sustainable middle space between the shi

Re: [RBW] Slipping/sliding/jumping/ghosting gears on a new Platypus

Hi Liz — I'm happy to hear your shifting issues are resolving! I would have been a little frustrated by the thumping new chain, glad that's fixed. When my chain was jumping I didn't have any problems with the Silver 1 shifters slipping. I used the same shifters before and after my accident. L

Re: [RBW] Tire/Wheel Strategy - 4 Seasons

I think you'd really like some studded snow tires. I've had the Nokian Hakkapalitas and Schwalbe Winter Marathons and both were great. Do you think you could ride where you want to go on the Fargo with studded snow tires? Otherwise, have you considered a beater bike? I rode my beater 26" vinta

Re: [RBW] Possible to Shorten Brake Cable/Housing

Brilliant idea on the clamp, I've had one of these cheap '3rd hand' tools in my box for years. Makes this job so much easier. Slip a washer or dime into the leading edge and I usually get the toe-in dialed too. Regarding housing cutting, even with a pair of cable cutters I usually just use

Re: [RBW] Slipping/sliding/jumping/ghosting gears on a new Platypus

Before you totally give up on the shifters, you could try shaving some rosin between the inside of the outer cap and the outer side of the inner plastic washer. Rosin adds grip, it's used by string instrumentalists and baseball pitchers. It comes commonly in a solid clear amber form, and it's a

Re: [RBW] Possible to Shorten Brake Cable/Housing

Thanks for those tips for next time!JasonOn Jan 16, 2025, at 11:27 PM, Oliver Moss wrote:You can also back out the barrel adjuster half, or a little more, before clamping the brakes to the rim and tightening the pinch bolt. This allows you to turn it in and dial in the right distance from the rim