[RBW] Re: Tektro 559 loosey goosey

Not sure if this is what you mean, but I had some ‘play’ in the arms of my 369s (essentially same as 559) that I resolved by carefully following the disassembly instructions on the Park Tool website. Only do this if you are comfortable taking things apart. Park Too

[RBW] Re: FS 2021 Sam Hillborne 54cm Frame & Fork in Los Angeles

Thanks ya'll, I appreciate it. Now I'm even more curious to see what happens. Meanwhile, I always felt as though the Rivendell depreciation was much slower than most other bike companies. Built to last! Dave On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 5:30:55 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > That Chevi

Re: [RBW] FS 2021 Sam Hillborne 54cm Frame & Fork in Los Angeles

I’m on the overpriced side. This price doesn’t include shipping either, so take that out of the equation. You might get that price if it was new/never ridden, but not after riding it. It’s not my size, but I wouldn’t consider it until it was $1200 or so. Then I would expect the buyer to come down

[RBW] Re: Tektro 559 loosey goosey

Tried to include the video but its too big to add to the chat here. -Dan -- 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 from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@goog

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini and Unpaved, Experience?

I have the 369's (similar to 559) with stock pads. They're okay. Were not great in very cold weather, but then I was rarely unpaved on those winter rides. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:19:13 AM UTC-4 dane...@gmail.com wrote: > I have the tektro 559's on mines. With Kool Stop pads swapped i

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini Sizing

If you look at the geometry - the 54 and 57 have the same reach. It really boils down to where you want your weight over the wheels. Assuming you fit both in a close enough fashion. Franco Rinaldi c:  646.403.0661 -Pardon any typos, Siri typed this message-On Apr 2, 2025, at 6:10 PM, Adrian wrote:

[RBW] Re: FS 2021 Sam Hillborne 54cm Frame & Fork in Los Angeles

Adrain, I appreciate the feedback. I forgot about the bb and seat post that came with it, and will amend the description. Thanks for that. I rode the Larkin (Dreamer) that came up here, and while it was a screaming deal, it didn't end up coming with the fork. It also didn't sell for $500, th

Re: [RBW] Bike Life Lately

No sweat, Rich! Excited to try and get an ATL ride going, and hoping folks from further afield are able to come out. I joked with Eric Marth awhile ago about doing a "Pecan Sou'Easter" event with an overnight/multiple rides over a couple days. Maybe this can be a dip of the toes into that water

[RBW] Tektro 559 loosey goosey

Hey I just noticed a little looseness in my tektro 559 arm and I’m trying to get at this bolt to tighten it but it doesn’t seem there is a way to do it? I’ve attempted to remove the right side arm in front of it by loosening the bolt there but it’s giving me a lot of resistance . Anybody got any

[RBW] Re: FS: BagsXBird, Nitto Fillet, Microshift, More

Sorry to spam the listit's been pointed out to me that the Tosco Bar isn't a Nitto-made product. I guess it's made in Taiwan for Rivendell? Apologies! On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 2:53:37 PM UTC-4 Jeffrey Zelevansky wrote: > I am terrible at pricing things...open to offers...happy spring

[RBW] Re: 11 Speed on Silver Crankset?

Hi, it worked for me, i have not experienced the chain to fall between the chainrings. It has occasionally fallen between the Chainguard and the Large Chainring. I can probably eliminate that by adjusting the limit screw but i haven't found the need to do it, since i friction shift i just do

[RBW] Re Sam

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Re: [RBW] Re: Why bicycle racing is completely irrelevant

I have to add, if you've never tried a carbon bike, you should take a spin. Light and fast is definitely pretty fun. Light and fast with decent width tires even moreso. Not what I want to do all of the time (or most), but definitely enough of the time that I keep a carbon bike in the stable.

[RBW] Re: Why bicycle racing is completely irrelevant

Honestly, Jan is the king of april fools day. Every year he makes me chuckle. That being said - i do think that racing has hit a precipice in which I think it is largely irrelevant in technology development in a bike I wish to use on a daily basis. I don't need newer or lighter materials (stee

Re: [RBW] Re: Why bicycle racing is completely irrelevant

"Although I've never raced (and don't even ride fast!), my family and I love to watch bike races! The 2025 Strade Bianche was so exciting...Pogacar is one tough, versatile rider!" A week from Sunday I'll be up at 4AM to watch Paris-Roubaix. I can't wait. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wed

[RBW] Re: Why bicycle racing is completely irrelevant

"I think it is largely irrelevant in technology development in a bike I wish to use on a daily basis" Incredible take, because I think this is the best part: I find that when I watched bike racing in the 1980s I was always looking over the bikes to figure out what they were running. Now, the b

Re: [RBW] Bike Life Lately

@Kim, It’s hard to say. I took the cranks off, took the bottom bracket out, re greased the threads, checked all the chainring bolts(one was loose), reinstalled everything nice and tight, and it was fixed! This has been my experience the last few times I’ve done this, and so long as it’s remedi

[RBW] Re: FS 2021 Sam Hillborne 54cm Frame & Fork in Los Angeles

Adrian I have no idea who you are. You're going to find a better way to talk to me right now. On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:09:23 PM UTC-7 Adrian wrote: > @ Joe.. Kinda beat on? It's got a few paint chips, no dents. Specc'd with > Paul components, Phil parts and silver brand parts AND it's

[RBW] Re: FS 2021 Sam Hillborne 54cm Frame & Fork in Los Angeles

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3898759/ Toyo built Riv for $1700 CAD https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3846580/ double top tube hill borne for $1250 CAD No matter how you cut it, the price is too high. Unless someone is looking for that exact size and color and they need it immediately, it wil

[RBW] Re: FS 2021 Sam Hillborne 54cm Frame & Fork in Los Angeles

That Cheviot is kinda beat on. The price is fair, not a steal. As for yours the price may be a tad high but I don't think you're being a lunatic about it. It sounds to me like you would take a reasonable offer, asking prices are starting points. Joe Bernard On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:

[RBW] Re: Sackville HappySack with Sackville Saddle Kangaroo Pouch

It's a medium Saddlesack. Predates Happisack. On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:18:23 PM UTC-7 John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ wrote: > Robb > > Isn't the height of the Hapisack 8-1/2"?? You stated 7-1/2". > > John Hawrylak > Woodstown NJ > > On Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:54:47 PM UTC-4 Robb wrot

[RBW] Re: FS 2021 Sam Hillborne 54cm Frame & Fork in Los Angeles

@ Joe.. Kinda beat on? It's got a few paint chips, no dents. Specc'd with Paul components, Phil parts and silver brand parts AND it's a discontinued frame in a popular color. Also comes with a dynamo wheel set. For you to say it's not a steal and just a fair price is comical. On Wednesday, Apri

[RBW] Re: FS 2021 Sam Hillborne 54cm Frame & Fork in Los Angeles

I dunno... I'm not very good at pricing things out. But it seems like a fair price. Maybe just a touch high. I think you were right with the $1900 comparison to a new one (1750 F/F/HS/SP + 250 Shipping - ~100 HS/SP) And I was unable to find any of the listings that Adrian mentioned (I see a $35

[RBW] Re: Tektro 559 loosey goosey

Here is a link to the video. Hopefully this works. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xwoVOzScX4PrS1SDUqB-_ew2g4jnwv0v/view?usp=sharing On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:57:16 PM UTC-4 dane...@gmail.com wrote: > Tried to include the video but its too big to add to the chat here. > > > -Dan > > > -

[RBW] Re: FS 2021 Sam Hillborne 54cm Frame & Fork in Los Angeles

Took a few minutes at most. https://radbazaar.theradavist.com/listing/fTkHvYMAT4XwJ1cH8zSU?category=undefined&subcategory=undefined *$900 for a complete frameset with bb/headset/brakes* https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1001750564718421/?rdid=7YQxPRCkW4X71Bay&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww

[RBW] Re: FS 2021 Sam Hillborne 54cm Frame & Fork in Los Angeles

Ah, I looked right past that Roadini on the Rad Bazaar because of the photo! Whoever that is should change it, haha. Never used Facebook Marketplace to sell or buy anything. Are prices there generally cheaper? That Cheviot is seems like a steal. On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:08:45 PM UTC-7 Ad

[RBW] Re: Sackville HappySack with Sackville Saddle Kangaroo Pouch

Robb Isn't the height of the Hapisack 8-1/2"?? You stated 7-1/2". John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:54:47 PM UTC-4 Robb wrote: > Price: $200 plus actually shipping cost > Great bag for sub-24-overnights, but at age-80 my overnighters are all in > bed & breakfasts so l

Re: [RBW] Bike Life Lately

@Drew, What was the problem with your BB ? Kim Hetzel. On Wed, Apr 2, 2025, 4:41 PM Drew Fitchette wrote: > No sweat, Rich! > > Excited to try and get an ATL ride going, and hoping folks from further > afield are able to come out. I joked with Eric Marth awhile ago about doing > a "Pecan Sou'E

Re: [RBW] Re: Why bicycle racing is completely irrelevant

I used to race bikes, I still watch bike racing, I may even go back to bike racing when my kids are older, it makes me happy. I don't own any race bikes anymore. I have two, hopefully later this year three, Rivendells, they make me happy. If your bike makes you happy it's a great, relevant, won

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Sizing Question!

Update on the Platy question! I ended up going with a 60cm and love it. I was hesitant because the website clearly says that I fit the 55 best. It felt too small. I have been riding the 60 for about two weeks and it is zippy and fun. My pbh is 83 and I’m 5’10. Ive got a 60mm stem with Billie’s. For

[RBW] Re: 11 Speed on Silver Crankset?

I suggest you try it first to see if there is actually a problem. I have 11-speed chains/cassettes on multiple bikes, and have never purchased an "11-speed" crank. I've used cranksets intended for use with 8-speed chains (eg Deore XT M737/739) and those intended for 9/10-speed (eg Sugino Alpina

[RBW] Re: 11 Speed on Silver Crankset?

Thanks Sebastian and Nick for your replies. Nick, I was just thinking about that... adding spacers if the only risk were the chain falling between chainrings, so thanks for sharing your experience. Alfonso El miércoles, 2 de abril de 2025 a las 23:02:36 UTC+2, Nick Payne escribió: > I suggest

[RBW] Re: FS 2021 Sam Hillborne 54cm Frame & Fork in Los Angeles

You're asking for too much. There's 2 or 3 Rivendell bikes located in your area that are selling for $1500-2000 (theres a $1500 clem, $2000 hillborne, $1400 quickbeam on ebay) as *completes.* I see a few framesets on pinkbike, rad bazaar etc etc going for $900 and those are new. You have a used

[RBW] Re: FS 2021 Sam Hillborne 54cm Frame & Fork in Los Angeles

To add to that, yours will not come with a seatpost either. So if you're going to factor in the "(In the fall a new Hillborne is approx $1,900 when you factor in tax and shipping!)" also factor in the cost and labor to install/purchase a new headset and purchase a new seatpost. On Wednesday, A

Re: [RBW] Re: Why bicycle racing is completely irrelevant

I would kill for a Gus that was 10 lbs. (15?) less than mine. It would be the perfect bike - as long as none of it’s other qualities were compromised.:)Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 2, 2025, at 11:01 AM, Patrick Moore wrote:I’ve never ridden CF, tho’ someone once very kindly gave me a Calfee Ruby fra

[RBW] Re: 11 Speed on Silver Crankset?

I was told by Riv that Silver cranksets will not work with 11speed (unless you set it up 1x) because the spacing between the chain rings is too wide, which can cause the narrow 11 speed chain to fall between the chainrings while shifting. Did you not experience such issues then? Thanks Alfons

[RBW] Re: FS: BagsXBird, Nitto Fillet, Microshift, More

I am terrible at pricing things...open to offers...happy spring! On Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 4:32:55 PM UTC-4 Jeffrey Zelevansky wrote: > PHOTOS ARE HERE > > > Trying to clear thi

[RBW] Re: FS 2021 Sam Hillborne 54cm Frame & Fork in Los Angeles

All! I'd love some feedback on my frame/fork pricing. I've had minimal offers, which is slightly surprising. Do you think the price I'm asking is crazy? I feel like Riv's keep their value pretty well. Thanks, Dave On Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:55:52 AM UTC-7 Dave wrote: > [image: IMG_384

[RBW] Re: Why bicycle racing is completely irrelevant

I love the spring classics. Flanders this Sunday and then Roubaix, can't wait! I agree with you Bill that today's bikes in the pro peloton are so similar. I stopped at a cafe last year and a big cycling group had arrived same time (one of the big cycling clubs in and around the Toronto area).

[RBW] Re: Perfect Mix of Silver and Black

Some fantastic examples here y'all, keep them coming. That Wake Robin is incredible - practically perfect in my book. -k. On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:11:56 AM UTC-5 andy.s...@gmail.com wrote: > No black on my Homer, I considered it but it wanted silver metal and honey > leather. I thin

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini Sizing

Yeah, it's a lot easier to make a smaller bike feel "bigger" than it is to make a bigger bike feel "smaller" - I'll more than likely end up going with the 54 when the time comes. On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:02:20 PM UTC-7 Jay wrote: > My suggestion is the 54. You can easily raise the stem