Re: [RBW] Riv default 113 BB, Tange headset

John, I have had the 737 crankset on many bikes and always used a Shimano UNxx 103 with no rubbing. I am sure there are exceptions. Steven Sweedler Plymouth, New Hampshire On Fri, Jan 31, 2025 at 4:05 AM John Rinker wrote: > After reading through these comments I realize that I lack the > unde

Re: [RBW] 36 Views of Mt Diablo (aka Grant's Mountain)

Whoa Mike! That's a lovely photo. What a dreamy day that must have been! Cheers, John On Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:29:17 AM UTC-8 Mike Godwin wrote: > From April 2014, 8 months before my move to the Central Coast. Resized > photo. > > On Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:38:03 PM UTC-8 Joh

[RBW] Re: Wonky Wheel Building

Wow, that's great news Garth! I'll submit a warranty claim and see what they come back with. Please stop by for a ride and your chicken dinner next time you are in the Slocan Valley in British Columbia. Cheers, John On Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 1:58:58 PM UTC-8 Garth wrote: > Ohh ...

Re: [RBW] Unsubscribe

I get it. I recently deleted my FB and IG accounts in a fit of pique. I'm not convinced that social media, as it has evolved, is a net gain for human societies. HOWEVER, I think online communities like this group best represent one of the original promises of the World Wide Web = the exchange o

[RBW] Re: Wonky Wheel Building

Ohh .. that's a bummer John ! I'm not sure where the line is drawn between spirited riding and rim cracking as far as warranty goes but Velocity has always been stellar in replacing cracked rims for people. I mean, rims bending from "reasonable" spirited riding is one thing but crackin

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

We are definitely up for a Riv ride and any other rides! He weren't planning on being there this year but we are going to make it.! On Thu, Jan 30, 2025, 4:01 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote: > I am so excited to do some rides with you all! I arrive Friday afternoon

Re: [RBW] Riv default 113 BB, Tange headset

After reading through these comments I realize that I lack the understanding of how one would calculate the proper BB length for a particular crank- say, an XT M737 triple on my Hunqapillar? I've got a 113 on there now, but only because that's what came with the bike when it had the Sugino XD t

Re: [RBW] Riv default 113 BB, Tange headset

sugino XD2 triple fit sooo snug. One more mm and drive side would rub the bb cup. On Monday, January 27, 2025 at 9:09:32 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Let's list all the cranks for which 113mm is the perfect length. I'll > start: > > White Industries VBC 2x > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, C

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

I am so excited to do some rides with you all! I arrive Friday afternoon and depart Monday. It would be awesome to do a Riv Ride of some sort. Seems like quite a few of us will be in attendance! On Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 1:33:38 PM UTC-5 timothym...@gmail.com wrote: > I wound up signing

Re: [RBW] Unsubscribe

++1! Best, Rich in ATL On Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 8:33:35 AM UTC-5 ascpgh wrote: > +1. > > Andy Cheatham > Pittsbugh (Previously 40502) > > On Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7:51:48 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > >> This community is one of the only places of respite I get from the wor

[RBW] Re: FS, a 650B wheel set for a small Gallop or Leo Roadini

Sold! The community has spoken. Frank saw the opportunity to buy a nice 650B wheelset for the price of the two hubs and bought these wheels. Good luck with your build. That forces my hand away from Option A, and I think I'm going to skip Option B for the moment and never seriously considered

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

Another Atlantan (at mile 10.5 on the Comet). I’m not going to make it, but info for Tom and Drew — The AMTRAK Crescent is the train. It is usually an hour or two late, and takes roll-on roll-off bikes between specific stations with facilities (ATL but not Anniston Al, unfortunately, as that i

[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

Ooo, a rare svelte Appaloosa! Looks great actually. What is it about Rivendells and having a bar-swapping bug? I think the bike suits swept-back bars (like your Billies) so well, I’m a little scared to change to something a bit more mountain-ish like the bullmoose. On Friday, 31 January 2025 a

Re: [RBW] Unsubscribe

Some folks like to announce their exit from a platform. Not judging just pointing out that it may be cathartic for people. I agree with Brian that this group and bicycle talk is a welcome diversion from other things. Doug On Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7:51:48 AM UTC-5 Brian Turner wrote: > T

Re: [RBW] Unsubscribe

Plus on the "my membership settings" there is a red "leave group" to the right of where is says this group name and 5339 members. Using desktop chrome browser. On Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:06:36 PM UTC-5 ericf3 wrote: > On Wed, Jan 29, 2025, 19:31 Ted Fay wrote: > >> >> In an ongoing

[RBW] Re: Wonky Wheel Building

John, Seeing the values have changed so drastically I would be inclined to look at the rim itself also. Let's day, if you built an assumably perfectly manufactured rim with that variety of tension it wouldn't be straight laterally or radially. That it *is* now straight with that wildly varying

Re: [RBW] Unsubscribe

This community is one of the only places of respite I get from the world burning down around me. I’m quite happy to have it, but I understand the desire to completely purge dependency on social media from one’s life.BrianLex KYOn Jan 30, 2025, at 7:20 AM, Garth wrote:Plus on the "my membership se

Re: [RBW] Unsubscribe

+1. Andy Cheatham Pittsbugh (Previously 40502) On Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7:51:48 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > This community is one of the only places of respite I get from the world > burning down around me. I’m quite happy to have it, but I understand the > desire to completely

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

Thinking about taking Amtrak up from Atlanta so I can bring my Appa, but worst case I'll fly up and use an Indego bike. Unless another list member has a loaner I can borrow for the weekend. Looking forward to meeting any/all of you going though! On Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:01:59 PM UTC

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

Hi Drew, I'm also in Atlanta; I just priced Amtrak and see that a seat in coach isn't too expensive--I didn't include a bike--but the cost of small cabin is high; nearly $500 each way. I really enjoyed going to PBE last year but would want my own bike this time instead of an Indego. The Rivendell

[RBW] Re: Wonky Wheel Building

Thanks Bill. Well said! I'm headed to my shop now to see what compromises I'll have to make with the wheel, but 'having a little too much fun' ain't one of them! Cheers, John On Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 9:21:00 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I take it as a fundamental principle, without p

[RBW] Re: Wonky Wheel Building

I take it as a fundamental principle, without proof or derivation, that a perfectly straight rim can be held perfectly straight with even spoke tension. The corollary to that is that a warped rim will absolutely require uneven spoke tension to hold it straight. That's the way the world works,

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

I wound up signing up for the PA Randonneurs International Women's Day 107K Populaire that is also on Saturday March 8th (Which is being organized by notable Philadelphian and Hunqapillar owner, Ello) so I promise that no one will get dropped on the night ri