Re: Dahon versus Brompton ([RBW] Re: Quickbeam over Mt Tam)

I've never ridden the Hon Solo, but I've ridden a few other Dahons, so the assumption is that the Hon Solo doesn't ride that differently than the other Dahons, which is to say it rides and handles fine. I also did not notice any obvious quality issues during my test rides and inspection. The Da

[RBW] Re: Favorite Platform Pedals

I don't really have that much experience with many models of platform pedals, because I found out early on that MKS RMXes work well for me, and so I accumulated a stash. The RMXes are secure, comfortable, serviceable, and look fine. I do find the MKS Sylvan more attractive (I have 2 pairs) but

[RBW] Pleased by longish life from tires and chain; chain life under the pure paraffin regimen

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Re: [RBW] Latex 650b Tubes

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[RBW] Re: Fender Brands (Besides SKS) That Work On A Sam

On Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 7:23:19 AM UTC-7, RonaTD wrote: > > Yeah, metal fenders with dual pivot brakes have that problem. I too had that problem with Tektro 559 brakes and aluminum fenders (forgot if it's Honjo or VO) on my Wilbury. In the end, it was a struggle between getting the fe

[RBW] Re: Silver Tubing Info

On Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 1:01:21 PM UTC-7, John Hawrylak wrote: > > Does anyone have a link to the RBW Silver Tubing sticker which gives the > mechanical properties of the tubing. I seem to recall 110 ksi UTS. I > looked on the RBW site and searched but came up empty. > It's here

Re: [RBW] Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

Hi Jay, if you don't mind me asking, how long have you had that setup and what kind of riding do you do? I'm asking as I bought that 31.8mm clamp quill stem, but realized thereafter that they use two M4 bolts to clamp the handlebar. That's a bit tiny compared to the normal Nitto stuff. Do you fi

Re: [RBW] Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

Thanks Jay! Glad to hear the bolts of the F5 Titan stem held up to rough use. I too am contemplating a Jones bar, and that was the only thing holding me back. On Monday, October 23, 2017 at 3:51:39 AM UTC-7, Jay Connolly wrote: > > Benz, the Joe has been that way for a couple of months.

[RBW] barsack & lights?

Which part of the fork do you mount your light on, and why do you believe it’s too low for visibility to cars? I ask because a lot of dynamo-powered lights (including mine) are mounted on the underside of a front rack, that puts these lights at the level of the fork crown at best. Furthermore,

Re: [RBW] 650b Atlantis Pic on the BLUG

On Monday, November 27, 2017 at 1:13:30 PM UTC-8, Leslie wrote: > > If you had an older Atlantis that was a 56 or under, ie, a 26"-wheeled > bike, you could use the Paul Motolites and run it as a 650b (if I ever run > across a cheap 56 Atlantis, I'd consider doing such). I wouldn't try to > run

[RBW] FS: Platrack & Slickersack Combo $240

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Re: [RBW] Re: clean-ish routing for generator lights

Good masking tape doesn't take paint off (especially bicycle paint), and leaves no residues. However, the adhesive is also pretty weak, and thus wouldn't be an acceptable tape for securing wire runs to the rear light. On Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 12:11:18 AM UTC-8, ttoshi wrote: > > Don't kno

[RBW] Re: clean-ish routing for generator lights

I'll be the contrarian here, and ask if you would consider using a battery-powered rear light instead of having ugly runs of wire to the rear light. Dynamo rear lights are usually running at 0.3 watts, so even one AA-sized Eneloop will have enough for more than 10 hours of operation (>3 watt-ho

[RBW] Re: Sugino 40x26 wide low double?

I'll add that the chainguard is useful when one rides with normal long pants, as part of the unracer philosophy, because it eliminates grease stains without having to fold the right pant leg. For a commuter bike, this is an almost necessity. On Monday, February 11, 2019 at 8:47:23 AM UTC+8, Jo

[RBW] Re: FS Tweed Banana Seat Bag

PM sent. On Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 2:16:22 PM UTC-7, Kelly wrote: > > 125.00 shipping included lower 48 > > https://share.icloud.com/photos/0CaPI-SOwoEr6ZbORzErrCcIA#Home > > PayPal MasterCard visa accepted > > Kelly > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Drop Bar Fans: anyone tried the 50cm So Bar?

I spoke to the folks at the Sim Works NAHBS booth, and as Darin stated, they're based on the Noodle bar. I had a hands-on look, and although visually wider, they felt less strange in the hands, compared to when I ride my 42cm bars, after being used to 46cm bars. On Thursday, March 21, 2019 at

[RBW] Re: Bikelessness

Thanks for the hilarious story! My only suggestion is to get yourself a bike-geek friend who preferably lives close by. Down the block is best, although good* bike-geeks are somewhat rare, and you may not be so lucky. Anyway, I know this is the way to go because I'm such a bike-geek to some of

[RBW] Re: Friction down tube shifters

On Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 4:31:35 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Silver/old-Suntour internals, but I seem to recall a convo stating the > Dia-Compes have a bigger barrel to work better with 10-speed cassettes. Shouldn't that be 10-speed Shimano rear *derailleurs* that use more cable pull

[RBW] Re: Original Rivendell Mountain Bike

So what's the difference, other than lugs? I ask because I have an old Rivendell that looks like yours, and I always thought it was an AR. [image: 28497552804_43723635eb_z.jpg] On Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 7:59:16 PM UTC-7, RonaTD wrote: > > The link provided shows an All Rounder, which is not

[RBW] Re: Color coordinating bar tape on an Atlantis

Why limit yourself to a single color? I wrapped mine in two! [image: 40483850195_e5912fc84a_z.jpg] On Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 12:59:18 PM UTC-7, Christopher Cote wrote: > > I have a question for the collective: what color cotton bar tape goes well > with the classic Atlantis green? I se

[RBW] Re: Original Rivendell Mountain Bike

On Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 8:46:26 PM UTC-7, RonaTD wrote: > > On Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 8:21:48 PM UTC-7, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: > > So what's the difference, other than lugs? I ask because I have an old > Rivendell that looks like yours, and I always thought it wa

[RBW] Re: RBW XXV WHO’S COMING

Justin, Thanks for setting this up! Can you please remind me and confirm that it's free-n-easy, correct? Meaning one can come and go within the Fri-Sun window, correct? Do you have any activities planned? I'm probably going to apply the S24O strategy due to other constraints. On Friday, March

[RBW] Re: RBW XXV WHO’S COMING

Registered! I do hope to find a largish group to ride up from SF with. My time is somewhat flexible, except I need to mesh up with the Caltrain schedule (I'm training up from the South Bay). Please let me know if you're organizing such a caravan. :) -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: FS: Orange Ramboulliet 56 in NJ

On Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 3:37:49 PM UTC-7, Jon Kaplan wrote: > > 56cm Creamsickle orange/white Ramboulliet. White SKS fenders, rack. 9 > speed Ultegra STI Brifters, gran Fondo handlebar, Ultegra front Derailleur, > Deore XT rear derailleur. Truvative FireEx crank. MAVIC WHEELS with Deore > h

[RBW] Re: FS -- Bike Bags, Riv and other

Email sent to try to claim the Tweed Lil Loafer and Acorn Medium Banana Saddlebag. On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 8:45:24 AM UTC-7, Tom Allingham wrote: > > Make your bike more useful and more beautiful! Over the years I've > accumulated a lot of very nice bags, and now we're moving and I have to

[RBW] Re: FS -- Bike Bags, Riv and other

Hi Tom, Sorry to write again, but I've also decided to get the Guu-Watanabe small May under-saddle bag for $65, if that's still available. So it's the tweed Lil' Loafer front bag, the Guu-Watanabe saddlebag, and the Acorn medium saddlebag. Thanks! On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 8:45:24 AM UTC-7

[RBW] Re: Quick cockpit swap (say that 10x fast)

On Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 7:47:54 AM UTC-7, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > > > On my Hunqapillar, it was easy to unclip the canti-straddle cable. Set the > brake cable lengths on multiple cockpits to-be at the same straddle > heights, and there's little adjustment necessary. > > Easiest would be

Re: [RBW] Re: Threadless Headset Questions

It may also interest the readers to know that the origin of such a…errr… *whimsical* name came from the original iteration of Ibis Cycles, that was the purveyor of other whimsical names for bike components, such as the infamous Handjob rear cable stop on some of their frames, and the ugly welded

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

On Monday, April 15, 2019 at 8:25:00 PM UTC-7, Drw wrote: > > I got the h2 purchased 4 days ago direct from sell anatomica. The “2” > versions were supposed to be the fixed versions. I can’t speak to previous > iterations, since I never owned one, but I’m definitely gonna complain > about this t

[RBW] Re: New Here. I am thinking of selling my Betty Foy, any advice on value?

On Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 3:55:24 PM UTC-7, Drw wrote: > > I see. You are saying you can’t put one foot down, not both feet > simultaneously. I think there was some confusion about that. Seems like you > know plenty about riding and stopping. I’m a little mystified about how a > bike that o

[RBW] Re: Nigel Smythe tweed bags FS

Interest expressed for the banana bag. On Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 6:23:42 AM UTC-7, Carla Waugh wrote: > > I have three tweed bags and the best one with the least amount of use is a > Nigel Smyth green tweed banana bag 75.00 > Blue Nigel Smyth tweed saddlebag in fair condition because it doe

[RBW] Re: What're the best cantilever brakes out there?

On Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 10:23:13 AM UTC-7, Ash wrote: > > I'll be damned! > > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/XTR-M900-brake-set-Shimano-cantilever-Vintage-Mountain-Bike-mtb-2-NOS/312434294778?epid=1301629719&hash=item48be88fffa:g:9xIAAOSwAxNZ0AjQ > >

[RBW] Re: What high security locks are people locking their bikes with?

On Friday, April 26, 2019 at 10:34:57 AM UTC-7, Cinza wrote: > > > > On Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 12:06:32 PM UTC-7, Cinza wrote: >> >> I just found out the Kryptonite lock with a barrel key is easy for >> thieves as of late. >> What locks do you like and why? >> >> >> What did the wise say? S

[RBW] Re: PSA: REI "Microlite" insulated stainless steel water bottles with full cover over spout

On Friday, February 23, 2024 at 8:04:38 AM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: BTW, if anyone knows where to find regular uninsulated plastic waterbottles with the full-cover flip-up lid, please let me know. They used to be quite common but I've not been able to find any recently and I'm down to my last

Re: [RBW] Re: 34 T cassette deraailleur clearance

On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 6:56:15 PM UTC-7 Bernard Duhon wrote: Thanks, but my fancy campy rd has no ‘B” screw. Actually, your fancy 10-speed Chorus rear derailleur does. It's just not in the same location as the Shimano/SRAM ones. The Campagnolo chain tension adjustment screw is actually

Re: [RBW] Re: Useful use for beeswax

On Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 4:02:33 PM UTC-7, Craig Montgomery wrote: > > Hey, just another Day in the Life of Boy Blunder. If I hadn't been > chewing on that Jolly Roger while I was riding it wouldn't have happened! > I've got another one about a pair of pliers, a lighter, and a needle but > y

[RBW] Re: Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

On Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 8:07:49 AM UTC-7, Tom Goodmann wrote: > > I've long enjoyed the suppleness of these tires, but they seem not to have > been available in the U.S. now for some years; I think they can still be > obtained outside the U.S.. Any recommendations for near-equivalents? > (

[RBW] Re: What shade of orange?

On Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 10:23:40 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > The photo shows the old Libertas 531 frame that Chauncey just took for > refurbishment: add modern tt brake housing stops, dt housing stops for bar > end shifters, and over-the-bb f and r derailleur cable guides. Odd, the

[RBW] Re: What shade of orange?

On Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 11:07:45 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > > Molteni Orange. Co-Motion says it's PPG code 61646 > > You can't trust color reproduction online as there are endless variables. > So no it's not you, you see just fine. > Yup, unless you have a color-corrected screen and the

[RBW] Re: Bike frame suggestions for longish distance 95% road comfort

On Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 1:19:47 PM UTC-7, Brady Smith wrote: > > If you decide low trail is what you want, you might consider the Soma > Grand Randonneur. Designed by the Boulder Bicycle people, but way, way > cheaper than their All-Road.… > …not to mention that Boulder Bicycle had kinda sto

[RBW] Re: Removing crown race from Appaloosa fork

Have you tried borrowing a Park crown race puller ? These use broad "blades" to bite into the crown race, so as to maximize contact and thus minimize crown race distortion, and pull from the steerer side instead of pushing fro

[RBW] Re: FS: Randi Jo Fabrications Jeff 'n Joan's Bag, Flannel Blanket

Hey Jim, I'm interested in your Jeff 'n Joan's Bag. I can't reply privately to you, so this will have to do. On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 2:27:20 PM UTC-7 Jim S. wrote: > This is the perfect bag to mount to your Jones H-Bar. > > Very little use, very good condition. > > Here are photos: > > https

[RBW] Re: Your Favorite Adhesive for Riv Cork Grips???

On Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 1:38:33 PM UTC-7, Ray Varella wrote: > > …If anyone has a solution to soften these adhesives, please share it. > Goo gone is purported to work. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

On Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 7:57:01 AM UTC-7, Joel Stern wrote: > > I don’t think I need to go with V brakes (smack me if I am wrong), and I > an unwilling to buy Paul’s due to price. I got a recommendation on Velo > orange grand cru at $145 a set. > > Ant thoughts on what to use on an Appal

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

On Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 9:35:41 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > > Yeah, if you can some XC Pro cantilevers by all means do. They open ALL > the way, as in past the frame. If a Kool-Stop pad gets in the way of the > front, chop off the rear @ the rear notch. You'll know how far you can go > as t

[RBW] Re: anyone know how to figure out Tire Radius/rim radius?

On Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 1:00:50 PM UTC-7, Ted Durant wrote: > The old Avocet Cyclometer prescribed method: Set the front wheel so the > valve stem is at the very bottom and mark a line on the ground at the > center of the tire contact patch, where the valve stem is. Ride the bike > forw

Re: [RBW] PSA: Early All Rounder

On Sunday, July 19, 2020 at 1:36:36 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Seller says 56.5cm. I'm out! That's an interesting sale. The seller obviously knows the bike isn't a run-of-the-mill old bike with the asking price. But yet, the seller expended no effort to clean up the bike for sale, with di

[RBW] Re: FS: Sugino OX601D 175mm 46/30

On Monday, July 20, 2020 at 12:24:27 PM UTC-7, Kieran J wrote: > > So in dual 110mm mode, both rings are mounted inboard of the spider? > >> >> > Correct. In Mark Chandler's Gravelbike.com review

[RBW] Re: Helicopter tape recommendation requested (a specific name or URL)

Paul, thanks for sharing your cache of information! I concur that the 3M 8545HS, 7070UV and 7071UV are all the same thing, differing only in thickness. I can find the 8mil and 14mil stuff rather easily, but I wish I can find the 40mil stuff; Googling "3M 8545HS" didn't really produce any hits.

[RBW] Re: Help choosing brake levers for drop bars

On Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 12:17:18 PM UTC-7 Jeffrey Arita wrote: > > Given your choices above, my wife and I use TRP RRLs on the two tandems > and a bunch of singles which have drop bars. Nice ergo feel plus they have > the nice brake cable release mechanism - useful for wide-ish tires. >

[RBW] Re: Beginners SLR camera?

On Friday, May 21, 2021 at 7:34:40 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > Thanks, all; I am entirely camera-ignorant, since I gave up > photography about age 11 1/2 after starting to experiment with my > mother's Brownie at about age 11 1/4. (You can verify this by the > quality of my photos onlist.)

[RBW] Re: Front derailers that won't friction shift

On Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 8:33:18 AM UTC-7 RichS wrote: > Couple things in Will's post that stood out for me: > > 1. Will said he wasn't happy with the way a Claris front derailer friction > shifted. I've used the Claris in double and triple configurations, friction > shifted (bar ends), 8 sp

[RBW] Re: Front derailers that won't friction shift

. On Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 12:28:28 PM UTC-7 Matthew P wrote: > Neat. > > But Benz, > > How does the stop help? By the time the lever reaches the position, either > it has pulled enough cable for the desired shift or not. Just because I > stop it doesn't mean I

[RBW] Re: Front derailers that won't friction shift

ying. The amount of cable pull is only a problem if there's a > cable. There are other ways of addressing the issue. > > Peter "let's drag everybody back to the early 50s kicking and screaming; > RH is about to release their Nivex RD clone" Adler > Berkeley, CA/USA &g

[RBW] Re: Front derailers that won't friction shift

On Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 4:08:01 AM UTC-7 ascpgh wrote: > … > I actually had a guy (on a CFRP bike obviously with integrated shifters > and under 30 spokes total holding his 6" section rims to his hubs) look at > my bike with bar end shifters and proclaim them unsafe and that ride rules > sh

[RBW] Re: Comebacks for when people think your bikes cost too much

On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 8:12:57 PM UTC-7 Kushan wrote: > So that got me thinking, I can't be the only one who has experienced this. > What are some other similar stories? More importantly, what do you say to a > well-meaning loved one when they ask things like "$3500 for a bike?" and > "but

[RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

On Monday, July 12, 2021 at 10:08:30 PM UTC-7 Sam Perez wrote: > Why is there so little info on rapid rise RD and why is it so polarizing. > Sources include bike snob grants blog and random internet sources. > Takeaways were finicky and needing frequent adjustment but also great > concept and e

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto 34f front rack

Wow! That's a silly price considering the supply chain jam. On Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 4:11:15 AM UTC-7 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: > Bump and price drop to $95 > > On Thursday, 15 July 2021 at 19:54:17 UTC-5 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: > >> Asking $125. Please send PM with zip code for in

[RBW] Re: Randonneuring Bike

The best Rivendell for brevets is obviously a custom Rivendell designed for brevets. I understand the waiting list isn't crazy long. :) I've done a few 200k and populaires, and had taken everything from my custom Rivendell that was designed for brevets, to my commuter Toyo Atlantis complete wit

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 7:38:51 PM UTC-8 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > The S83 comes in 26.8, and if you need a better seatpost than that, well > then maybe you do, who am I to say. For me, it's as good as good gets, and > I've got an 84 to compare it to! (in 27.2, which I use with

[RBW] Re: Replace my Atlantis ?

Replace, or add to? I have a Toyo Atlantis with 26" wheels, and don't think I'll ever part with it. It's too useful, as a Jack-of-all-trades. Fastest? Nope. Lightest? Nope. Not even close. Fanciest? Nope. But it's set up with fenders, racks, wide gear range, and dynamo lights, and it's as comfy

[RBW] Re: Tire rub rehab. Suggestions?

Mask and rattle can it with some primer? You can make interesting shapes with the masking and have some fun with it. On Monday, December 14, 2020 at 7:23:22 PM UTC-8 Justin wrote: > Sunday I found myself trapped on a 12 mile stretch of sticky trail of > gritty mud. Had to stop numerous times to

[RBW] Re: Quick Small Load Carrying

I don't like "meandering" loads, so if the bike doesn't have a rack, I'll be a mule, with my XL Ortlieb messenger/backpack , even though I don't like riding with backpacks much (sweaty back syndrome). XL Ortlieb

[RBW] Re: Good pedals for both SPD clip-in and street shoe riding?

On Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 6:48:10 PM UTC-8 J Schwartz wrote: > Just noticed these browsing on Blue Lug last week > https://global.bluelug.com/mks-solution-pedal-siver.html > That's not any different from Shimano A530. In my opinion, the problem with these half-fish, half-fowl pedals is that

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone ever made a Rivendell custom step-through?

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 7:50:25 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > … > So, what about bike weight? I spent 2020 trying to log 3,000 miles, and > nearly all of those miles were on my big, blue Clementine. I bought new > wheels and a tubeless tire set up and it noticeably lightene

Re: [RBW] Atlantis Due date?

On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 1:07:29 PM UTC-8 campyo...@me.com wrote: > I joked with my daughter that it would be handed to me by a very tired > employee of the Lithuanian post office, who would have ridden a small > donkey all the way from Lithuania. > Don't you mean a mixte with upright ha

[RBW] Re: Crash Inspection Advice

I'm glad you came out more or less OK. It sucks that you need surgery to repair your body, and I hope that the injury is at least on a less important finger on your non-dominant hand. As for the bike, I'll just ask for a new bike if yours was in good shape before the crash. The frame is probabl

[RBW] Re: Question about 73mm bottom bracket shells

You shouldn't change the spindle length because the spindle length is primarily used to determine chainline. What you should do is to look for a BB spindle length 122mm, but with a 2.5mm offset*. Then you can use a lipless mounting ring to secure the shorter cartridge BB in the wider BB shell.

[RBW] Re: 11 speed with Silver DT shifters works great!

One should note that Shimano’s 11-speed *MTB* rear derailleurs require more cable pull to shift over 11 speeds than Shimano’s own 11-speed *road* rear derailleurs, like your Ultegra 6800. The difference is not trivial and exceeds 20%. Thus, one needs to qualify one’s statement about whether Sil

[RBW] Re: Lil Loafer cover?

Hi Joe, I actually have two of those banana bag covers, and the shape of the covers is such that I don't see how they can fit a Lil' Loafer. I'll actually like to get a handful of Lil' Loafer covers myself, as a few of my bikes have the nice plaid ones, and hard as I try, I just can't bring my

[RBW] Re: Helicopter tape recommendation requested (a specific name or URL)

On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 2:54:09 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Does that stuff really work without messing up the paint? When I clamp a > toptube in my work stand I use an old t-shirt wrapped around the tube to > keep the brake wire off the paint. Easy on, easy off, doesn't stay on the >

[RBW] Re: Show Me Your Atlantis!

On Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 10:42:01 PM UTC-7 Hugh Smitham wrote: > > I guess that's you name? What a well thought out build. I absolutely love > that 1st gen XTR drive. Pretty sweet older hubs the polished silver looks > so good. I like the be seen friction (I presume) dyno rear light. I don

[RBW] Re: Brake levers for setting up Canti front and V for rear wheel

On Monday, August 3, 2020 at 1:33:19 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > > Yep, Tektro's 354AG and MT2.1 are for both linear and canti, they adjust > inside the lever body. They are also often rebranded, like mine are Forte > brand but they are Tektro made. > If you're going high-zoot, Paul levers come

[RBW] Re: SS Coupler Military Bike stupid idea?

On Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 2:56:26 PM UTC-7, Yuhan Wu wrote: > > Hi guys, I've decided to add ss couplers to my hunqapiller finally. > Because I want a 29er I can easily fly with to mountains/parks or some > gravel races like dirty kanza. I was interested in the vintage military > bikes whi

Re: [RBW] Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

On Friday, August 7, 2020 at 7:36:11 PM UTC-7, Chris L wrote: > > He's already posted a second video of the Hillborne, this time on some > mild single-track. > That title is a bit click-baity though. It mentions "Underbiking with the Rivendell", but unless Russ cut out the more technical bits of

[RBW] Re: Are there different sizes of 1" threaded headset?

On Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 11:37:28 AM UTC-7, masmojo wrote: > > It is very strange, but when threadless headsets first appeared I am > pretty sure they were 1", but quickly went to 1 1/8" (or larger). > That was OK, but lately 1" threadless does seem to be becoming "a THING" > again, I've noti

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

On Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 11:05:45 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > "The $3500 Clem L is on eBay. It's a nice bike but what on earth justifies > the price here?" > > Nothing. A stock complete is about $1700 and I don't see any replacement > parts on this bike to justify that bonkers upchar

[RBW] Re: The 2020 BQ Un-Meeting in CA is canceled

On Friday, August 14, 2020 at 11:33:56 AM UTC-7, Reed Idlewild wrote: > > > I was one of the folks helping Jan organize the BQ Un-Meeting in CA this > year. I’m the person who booked the group campsite at Samuel P Taylor. > > I’ve decided I’m not comfortable organizing or attending any sort of >

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

On Sunday, August 16, 2020 at 9:38:54 AM UTC-7, Ray Varella wrote: > > Joel, > Are you opposed to a TA pro 5 vis? > I run them on a couple bikes. > The small rings only go down to 26 but you can configure them as doubles > or triples. > Don't those need suitable (and usually vintage) front derai

[RBW] Re: Tires and seat posts more important for comfort than frame material?

On Friday, August 21, 2020 at 2:19:25 PM UTC-7 Andrew Turner wrote: > …Hell, if I had the money, the eye for carbon and murdered-out > componentry, and rode bikes for no purpose other than to ride a bike, I > probably would prefer the ride quality of an Open U.P.(P.E.R.) with the > fattest Rene

Re: [RBW] Re: Good wishes for those on list affected by CA wildfires

Here's a website that can convey the extent of the wildfires. Remember that the areas in darker red are burning, and the areas in lighter red (orange?) are under an evacuation *order *(meaning resi

Re: [RBW] Who is using bike lights?

With respect to visibility and lighting, I read somewhere that overall visibility is correlated with the size of the light, rather than its intensity. This made sense to me because lights don't have infinite energy supplies, so your 1 watt of LED light energy can be concentrated into one small

[RBW] Re: Crankset & BB Question

Justin, I will suggest investigating what's causing the creaking and popping. Quite often, what appears to be from the crank may not actually be from the crank. Especially with an Xtracycle Free Radical conversion, there are more opportunities for creaks and pops. Unfortunately, troubleshooting

[RBW] Re: Crankset & BB Question

On Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 9:45:23 AM UTC-7 aeroperf wrote: > However, a failure mode for Hollowtech is the bottom bracket creaking, and > if you’re going to replace it, it is relatively easy. > If you’re going to take the old one off and replace it with another BB51 > (or SRAM equivalent),

[RBW] Re: Derailer Pulley Question

First of all, are you certain it’s the upper pulley? I’m asking because I’ve never heard of nor experienced a Shimano ceramic bushing squeak before, and especially after so many remedial actions too. I guess the rubber lip seals, if run dry, may squeak, but if you oil/grease the bushing, the ru

[RBW] New Riv cantilever brakes

As more details are revealed in Grant's Mid-Sept Blahg , it appears the design is reminiscent of Avid's Shorty Ultimate cantilever brakes; but the Riv variant has an interesting regular 12-sided (dodecagonical?) lobe "torqu

[RBW] Re: Riv Long Low geometry

There's an article on the Longlow on the Rivendell Reader #8, available here (hosted by Reed). Relevant parts: - 1" longer wheelbase - 5mm lower BB - Designed for "standard" reach (aka medium reach like the Shimano's R451

[RBW] Re: Seeking Riv literature on All Rounder

On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 7:21:04 AM UTC-7 John in PDX wrote: > Have taken custodianship of a Rivendell All Rounder outed on iBob recently. One of the earliest ones, delivered in January 1996, perhaps the earliest based on serial number. > Original owner passed along a lot of paperwork

Re: [RBW] Re: Weird sideways tilt on a brooks professional...any guesses?

I'm not Joe, and I don't have legs asymmetrical enough to require action; but I've seen people get fitted with spacers in between shoe and cleat, to make up length for the shorter leg. Obviously, this will require clipless pedals and I don't know if your dad rides with them. On Friday, Septembe

[RBW] Re: FS: September Blow Out

Laying claim to lucky #13: Riese and Müller Handlebar Mount. On Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 12:31:27 AM UTC-7 Corwin wrote: > Hi - > > In spite of the virus, the fires, etc., 2020 has been really good for me. > I seem to accumulate lots of parts. I have no room for them. So I want to > sen

[RBW] Re: Any particular grease cleaner you would recommend!

On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 10:38:24 AM UTC-7 Joel S wrote: > I used the finish line product but it goes very fast, then greased with > finis line. Have hear talk of using a citrus based product. Will use with > the park chain cleaning tank. Any recommendations? Finish Line citrus degre

[RBW] Re: (Best) metal fenders for Joe Appa?

I'll third, fourth, or fifth this (lost count), although I'll say that Berthoud hardware has the lowest profile, so if you're worried about TCO from the front fender, Berthoud should get extra emphasis (even if they don't offer fancy hammered or fluted designs). Don't forget to put flaps on at

[RBW] Re: Need Advice on 28.6 FD for MTB triple on Atlantis

- 1st gen XTR, model FD-M900 has 28.6mm clamp version and is gorgeously finished, albeit not entirely silver. I think it passes the Riv aesthetics test though, especially if you pair it with a M900 rear derailleur. - Sachs Quarz (*not* Quartz, although often misspelled this way).

[RBW] Re: Need Advice on 28.6 FD for MTB triple on Atlantis

On Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 7:16:34 PM UTC-7 nus...@gmail.com wrote: > Steven, thanks! I took a look at M737 and M738, and they look awesome. > > Joe, what the heck, I'll give at try. PM incoming. > > Benz, the FD-M900 is gorgeously finished. Pricey, though! > As w

[RBW] Re: V-Brake and Canti...

Travel Agents need to be set up correctly so the cable has no relative motion with respect to the pulley, especially around the bridging hole. Otherwise, the sharp kink and repeated motion may possibly cause the cable to fray. The key is to ensure the bridging hole is set correctly within the r

[RBW] Re: As If The Platypus Couldn't Get Any Weirder (OT)

I’ll be interested to find out if the Riv Platypuses glow under UV light. Maybe Grant & co knew about this trait and ordered special paint as an Easter egg? On Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 6:09:35 AM UTC-8 Mark Roland wrote: > Depending on how you look at it, OT could be Off Topic. Or it could st

[RBW] Re: Acorn Cruncher Rides

On Monday, November 9, 2020 at 3:22:43 PM UTC-8 Paul in Dallas wrote: > > Some cultures ate acorns after preparing them in a manner to remove the > tannins and bitterness. > > I think it was by soaking and then cooking them. > > If times get lean there are plenty of them around here to eat if one

[RBW] Wow! What's going on with Rivendell caps going for $$$

So I was browsing eBay and happened upon this auction . The auction is for a *used* Rivendell cycling cap, and started yesterday (Nov 13th). The bids quickly added up and currently, a full 6 days before the auction ends, we're already at $51 plus $3.95 for shipping. Loo

[RBW] Re: Wow! What's going on with Rivendell caps going for $$$

, November 14, 2020 at 1:38:30 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > I saw that and I'd pay $50 for that rad color if it fit my fathead (it > won't). Stuff you can't buy new anymore can get absurdly valuable. > > On Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 12:22:58 PM UTC-8 Benz Ouy

[RBW] Re: Real Maintenance

1275 miles is too long for routine maintenance. I usually ride 200-350 miles between maintenance work, to keep the bike looking nice and inspect common things for damage/wear. This is especially important for fendered bikes, as it’s difficult to inspect the tires on those, My maintenance routin

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