[RBW] Re: Wheel-building Advice

2024-09-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
Doug took all the manual machining classes at Laney College along with me. Teacher Adam, who was always impressed at how calm Doug was in class, nicknamed him "Comfortable Doug". I knew he had his hand in the game, but did not know he had a wheel building gig. Bill Lindsay El C

[RBW] Re: Atlantis FD clamp size?

2024-09-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
ible configurations so you can just grab one and use the one that fits. If you don't want to carry that kind of inventory, then measuring is the next best thing. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 3:14:44 PM UTC-7 smer...@gmail.com wrote: > I am assuming it is

Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

2024-09-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
th my tux anyway. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 6:52:46 AM UTC-7 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote: > I am waiting to hear the write up from a Bill L/Leah anything goes ride! > Bill, just to play devil's advocate... what bike are you going to take?!!! &

Re: [RBW] A Different Kind of RR

2024-09-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
gt; Bill should we grab Patch and make our own prom ride down the greenway? > Maybe that would be enough to convince Leah to come to the Bay. 😂 > > Ben R > > > On Wed, Sep 4, 2024 at 11:12 AM Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> If I ever go Wilding with Leah, I would proudly wea

Re: [RBW] Re: Ro-Deux-No build notes New Bike Day

2024-09-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
itself. On the threads is nice also. Grease up that bolt, so you can easily snug it up. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 7:41:42 AM UTC-7 mvie...@gmail.com wrote: > >> busted << > Hi Dan - no, I did not grease the binder bolt when I

[RBW] Re: rivs on amtrak: my report on a fun technicality

2024-09-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
That. Is. Freaking. Genius. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 12:04:47 PM UTC-7 Brent Knepper wrote: > hiya grouppe! I'd like to share a fun solution I found via amtrak this > past week. there's been some recent posts from Leah > <https://g

Re: [RBW] Re: A FSA Duron issue, or head tube reaming/facing needed..or both?

2024-09-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
...and is the FSA Duron headset totally working for you now that the head tube has been prepped? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 12:27:27 PM UTC-7 Igor wrote: > Closing the loop here.. the head tube needed some facing. > > On Wednesday, August 28, 202

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tinder? Not really, but close.

2024-09-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
I approve of this form of "want to buy" post. I hope somebody swipes in the direction that folks swipe to make something positive happen. BL in EC On Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 11:42:22 AM UTC-7 Brody wrote: > *ME:* A long-time steel rider who has admired Rivendell bikes from afar > for

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
ould never set up my new RoadUno as a fixie*. Do you have any reasons why I would or should set up my new RoadUno as a fixie? *In fact, I'm so convinced in my thinking, that my mind is made up that the RoadUno should have come with vertical dropouts. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tu

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
d fit > quite nicely. Maybe you need to get another Crust lightning bolt SS frame > for that! > > Here are a few pictures as I build it, improve it, complicate it, and move > it closer to look like my appaloosa: > https://flickr.com/photos/90785999@N06/albums/72177720319888300 &g

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
dislike the existence of a tensioner. I'm sure somebody is going to take their dremel tool to the hanger on their RoadUno, which they have every right to do. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 8:14:21 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > I think about only 1 cycli

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
can I set this up that captures my style and desire for a bike" Sounds like we agree. BL in EC On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 11:49:03 AM UTC-7 Edwin W wrote: > Hahaha, I love this conversation. > > I agree with Bill Lindsay on almost anything he writes except for his >

[RBW] Re: Roaduno update

2024-09-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
"Maybe I should just buy another bare frame..." Evergreen APPROVE BL in EC On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 12:10:41 PM UTC-7 lconley wrote: > I ordered the Origin 8 38-tooth chainring from Rivendell, but fortunately > they sent the Silver 38-tooth chainring instead, Looks great. I also

[RBW] Re: Roaduno update

2024-09-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
Also, 38x16 and 35x19, the original White Industries DOS ENO drivetrain set up, is dynamite. It's a bummer that White Industries doesn't make the 16/19 anymore, so good on you for having one. BL in EC On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 12:10:41 PM UTC-7 lconley wrote: > I ordered the Origi

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
s? Do you think the 2003 Surly Karate Monkey was regarded as a single speed that incidentally had a hanger? Or do you think it was regarded as a mountain bike, with a single speed option? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 2:56:06 PM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
and paul tensioner would > be an incredible build. I bought everything to build up a holdsworthy but > the toe overlap with fenders killed my motivation for the project. Price > aside the roaduno is the perfect candidate for some fun builds. > > > On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 12:0

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
rtment is a BELT. A belt is a purpose built optimized object for a no-derailleur setup. So, for optimal elegance (IMO), an IGH build should be a belt build. IMO. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 4:52:56 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > Yes to the IGH; far

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
in? Do you agree with Patrick Moore that *any* IGH bike is "far more elegant" than any derailleur equipped bike? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, September 13, 2024 at 12:50:03 PM UTC-7 ian m wrote: > Belt drive is extremely practical for people who don't *care *for

[RBW] Re: For the N+1 group

2024-09-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
d probably say "One at a time". Many "Camera people" have lots of camera equipment. Many people who build their identity around fishing have a lot of fishing equipment. Many musicians have a substantial collection of various musical equipment. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, C

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
24 at 3:26:39 PM UTC-4 Ray Varella wrote: >>> >>>> Belts would likely be well received if more bikes were built to >>>> accommodate them. >>>> A belt with an IGH be extremely practical for people who don’t maintain >>>> their bikes. >>&

[RBW] Re: new Crust Heartbreaker crankset: compact double, fun colors

2024-09-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
those that fret will fret about the odd big ring. It doesn't look interchangeable with anything else, and I don't particularly trust Crust to have replacement rings years down the road. I trust Rene Herse to stock rings. I trust White Industries to stock VBC rings. BL in EC On Friday, Sep

[RBW] Re: new Crust Heartbreaker crankset: compact double, fun colors

2024-09-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
od at first but I agree with Bill Lindsey, >> the big ring looks to be too proprietary, and probably won’t be available >> as time goes by. >> >> Russell Duncan >> Connecticut River Valley, MA >> >> On Friday, September 13, 2024 at 6:05:47 PM

[RBW] September Diablo Summit on the RoadUno

2024-09-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
-72177720313832831 https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53994229127/in/album-72177720313832831/ https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53995356138/in/album-72177720313832831/ So now the "Uno" on my RoadUno signifies it being the first of its model to the top of Mount Diablo. Bill

[RBW] Before I go order one...I'd like one lock on grip clamp

2020-04-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
t. I only need one, and if I can't find one, I'll eventually buy a set of four from one of the online retailers for ~$12 - $15. Here is an example of the object I would like to obtain: https://www.jensonusa.com/ODI-Lock-On-Clamps Are you holding? Would you like to mail me one?

[RBW] Re: Swapping Clem H to Atlantis

2020-04-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
The only time I've had a pedal strike was on a curb, riding too close to the curb. It is a longish bike. The only stairwell I negotiate with a bike is my dentist's office and it's a pain getting up the stairs with it. I keep it in the garage on a hook, where the length act

[RBW] Seen on the road: A fire engine red Rivendell step through

2020-04-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
a red Rivendell step through, it got my attention. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Re: steps to mount a tire / tubeless is easy?

2020-04-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
Nice! I like un-diplomatic Joe. I'll play too: For the same reason that friction shifting in the rear is stupid, lace up shoes are stupid. Friction shifting in the rear = easy Index shifting in the rear = more easy Tying my shoes = easy Slipping on my shoes = more easy Ergo..therefore..h

[RBW] Tubulars on Rivendells

2020-04-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
ell, but DANG, this bike is fast with supple tubulars. Photo proves I rode The Three Bears on tubulars for the first time in 20 years. https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/49815410327 Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

Re: [RBW] Tubulars on Rivendells

2020-04-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
. The current renaissance of supple clinchers has closed the gap. Most roadies don't think tubulars are worth the hassle. They are better, but probably only just a tiny bit better. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, April 24, 2020 at 6:00:31 PM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: &g

Re: [RBW] Tubulars on Rivendells

2020-04-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
es, twenty years ago. I'm told sealant fixes the vast majority of small punctures. We'll see whether I need to get back into the tube patching business. Too be determined. I still have a clincher wheelset for my Roadeo, so you don't have to worry about the bike ever being o

[RBW] Why I went Tubeless

2020-05-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
I’m still hung up on the $60 patch kit. Not only that, added I still need to carry a spare tube. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito Ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[RBW] Re: Looking for a zero offset Thomson seatpost

2020-05-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
This is obvious and self-evident to a lot of people, but is counter-intuitive to a lot of people: slamming your saddle forward to fix a reach problem will often make your problem worse rather than better. If your bars are too far away, and you are 'hunched over' too much, slamming your saddle

[RBW] Re: Looking for a zero offset Thomson seatpost

2020-05-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
00 customers asked me over the years to slide their saddle forward because they were too leaned over. Maybe 800 of those 1000 agreed to try sliding it back instead. Maybe 500 of those 800 were surprised to see that it helped a lot. I hope it all works out for you and you get the fit you a

[RBW] Re: Looking for a zero offset Thomson seatpost

2020-05-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
with identical torso measurements requiring different setups to account for their differences in flexibility. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 12:06:29 PM UTC-7, Fryfam wrote: > > Appreciate hearing about your experience, Bill. If looking for a cheapo > post fo

[RBW] Re: Handling Effects of Shorter Stems (from the OT discussion in a previuos post on the New Sams in Sept)

2020-05-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
cm wide drop bars, and they all do fine. Some people ride 800mm flat bars and others ride 550mm flat bars and they all do fine. There is nothing objectively bad about a short stem, provided the bike fits. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 8:54:01 PM UTC-7, Joe Bern

[RBW] Re: Handling Effects of Shorter Stems (from the OT discussion in a previuos post on the New Sams in Sept)

2020-05-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
esn't need to be persuasive or humble. That said I'd totally love to ride that Bird of Prey bike. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, May 22, 2020 at 10:44:46 AM UTC-7, Max S wrote: > > http://www.peterverdone.com/some-bikes-are-more-evil-than-others/ > > http://www.

[RBW] Silver2 thumb mount on stem

2020-05-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
APPROVE -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://grou

[RBW] Re: Orange Ram Touchup Paint

2020-05-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
son, or if I already had pushed a significant amount of business through that tradesperson. Those are my 2 cents on this topic. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 6:33:25 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > He just finished my Riv custom and I just talked to him a c

[RBW] Favorite Rivendell model names?

2020-06-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
dumb name IMO but a favorite bike. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito Ca. -- 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...@google

[RBW] Re: Favorite Rivendell model names?

2020-06-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
Perhaps he pronounces his name: Steh-Vay-Coh-Lay -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view this

[RBW] Lowrider racks on MIT Atlantis?

2020-06-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
Nitto Mt Campee F20 is on my MIT 650b Atlantis. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To view this

[RBW] Re: ISO: 20 t and 22 t Shimano or Shimano-compatible cogs; also 13 t and 14 t outers

2020-06-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
for $37. Once you confirm that you can take it apart, you should buy 4 of them. Here is the Jenson USA link: https://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-HG-500-10-Speed-Cassette Bill Lindsay El Cerrito CA On Monday, June 8, 2020 at 12:50:11 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I've been beat

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: 20 t and 22 t Shimano or Shimano-compatible cogs; also 13 t and 14 t outers

2020-06-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
ing you have the 13/14 situation covered, then you could have your ideal 13-25 10sp, plus an essentially effortless exchange of a 20 for a 28 as a hillclimber event setup. You could even run a 14-23 10 speed straight block if you so choose, or a 13-22, or a 12-21. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2020-06-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
used to. Some don't like to see drop bars way above the saddle (or way below). I'll give both machines (Gallup and Polyvalent low-kicker) a serious look when their respective Geo charts come out. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 11:09:22 AM UTC-7, Brian

[RBW] Re: Painted Appaloosa - Almost Like a New Bike Day!

2020-06-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
You can't spell APPROVE without the APP from APPALOOSA APPROVE On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 1:58:05 PM UTC-7, Litho wrote: > > I just picked up my freshly painted Appaloosa from Rick at D&D Cycles > yesterday and spent the evening getting it all back together. Rick did a > fantastic job! It's

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: 20 t and 22 t Shimano or Shimano-compatible cogs; also 13 t and 14 t outers

2020-06-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
I thought my idea was such a good one that I did in fact order three of each from Nashbar. That's a calculated risk because I am not 100% certain that the HG500 is disassemble-able. Assuming it works out as planned the next step is to start designing my cog board.... Bill Linds

[RBW] Re: Roadini - 650b on bigger sizes?

2020-06-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
The Samuel Hillborne is Roadini-adjacent with increased clearances and a couple more braze ons The A. Homer Hilsen is Roadini-adjacent with increased clearances and a couple more braze ons Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 11:40:44 AM UTC-7, Jason Fuller wrote: > &g

[RBW] Re: Every cog size Shimano 10 speed cog collection

2020-06-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
pull force it takes to pull a rusty brake cable out of its non-lined brake cable housing. The entire time it took to go from a sealed shipping box to the cog arrangement in the photo was somewhere between 4 and 5 minutes. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, June 12, 2020 at 1:59:01 AM UTC-7

Re: [RBW] Re: Lowrider racks on MIT Atlantis?

2020-06-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
ll probably be because it's my second growler run. ;) Bill Lindsay Sometimes Arnold CA On Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 6:38:03 AM UTC-7, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > > That's a great looking rack, but then there's this quote that made me > wince- > > "This rac

[RBW] Re: Dirt droppish questions for smallish impulse buy

2020-06-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
Pictures of the target bike is step 1 Photos of the bike(s) that actually fit you is step 2 Looking forward to it... Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 10:02:31 PM UTC-7, Lucky wrote: > > Greetings all, allow me to introduce myself as I never really have, but > n

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Custom Paint Color Help

2020-06-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
When I think "Quickbeam" I think metallic silver. When I think "Quickbeam, but the other color" then I think orange. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 8:48:55 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > But green kills on a Quickbeam. It's alm

Re: [RBW] Re: Every cog size Shimano 10 speed cog collection

2020-06-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
Patrick Moore said: "My own ideal dirt road cogsets are very similar, only starting with a 13 and swapping the 21 for a 22 and adding a 25 or 26 at the back." What chainrings do you use with this ideal 10-speed 13-25/6? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 10:27:0

[RBW] FS: For Sale: White Industries DOS freewheel, 16/19.

2020-06-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
Also quite usable if you run two chainrings also 3 teeth apart -- 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...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: Every cog size Shimano 10 speed cog collection

2020-06-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
The 12-21 indexes great in the stand, so I'll take it out on the hilly road standard The Three Bears. I'm expecting that it will be a grind to push the 30-21 up Papa Bear, and back up Wildcat on the way back home. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 3:09:3

[RBW] Re: Dirt droppish questions for smallish impulse buy

2020-06-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
-bar mountain bike shape. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 7:05:16 AM UTC-7, Lucky wrote: > > Yes! Pics are coming! I had to drop the bike at a repair shop friend > because I didn’t have the tool to service the bottom bracket. But prior to > this I rode

[RBW] Re: Biggest Tires on a Roadini?

2020-06-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
reason I'd never recommend the Barlow Pass on a Roadini or any bike that takes brakes with similar typical clearance. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 10:06:02 AM UTC-7, Robert Gardner wrote: > > Hello Hello -- > > Wondering what folks are running on

[RBW] Re: Organized Rides 2020

2020-06-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
n events solo. Since I finish in the middle of the pack I figure I can still rescue a fast rider if needed, and can be rescued by a slow rider if I need it. I hate pacelines, so I would not mind a 'social distance' brevet. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, June 19, 2020 at

[RBW] Frame repair in the Bay Area?

2020-06-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
If it were me, my first call would be to Ed Litton. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito Ca -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Re: Every cog size Shimano 10 speed cog collection

2020-06-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
John My last few rides have been on other bikes, but I can assure you I am pre-emtively annoyed at the one-tooth jumps. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 5:15:48 AM UTC-7, John Hawrylak wrote: > > Bill > > How did the cassette work on the test ride

[RBW] Re: Orange Ram Touchup Paint

2020-06-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
Which kit did you buy? The $36 "Just the color" one? Or the $46 "Essential" kit? Or something else? Best of luck with it. It sounds like the right 3-layer approach, provided the color is right. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, June 26, 2020 at 3:33:27 PM UTC-

[RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

2020-06-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
Come on Ryan! The clearance shots are informative, but give us the canonical full profile. Slap me in the face with a big orange bike! Sock it to me! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, June 26, 2020 at 2:49:48 PM UTC-7, Abcyclehank wrote: > > David, > > As just an averag

[RBW] Re: PSA: Cheap fenders killed my bike.

2020-07-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
. Be careful out there with those tree-parts! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 2:23:00 AM UTC-7, brendonoid wrote: > > Hey guys, I just wanted to let everyone know the obviously stupid thing > that I did even though I knew it was stupid has ruined my bike. Ma

[RBW] Re: FS: 19.5” Specialized Rock Combo (Nor-Cal)

2020-07-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
com/photos/skywalkers_photos/18841080699 The first two photos are Joe Bunik shots. The three sizes are pretty easily discernable by the headtube. I'm pretty darn sure this bike for sale is the smaller of the three sizes and was called 17". The sizes were measured center-to-center. B

[RBW] Re: FS: Tektro blade levers, short pull

2020-07-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
day may do another build, then you should have a set or two of these on hand. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA **virtually any brake lever is 'good enough' for that application. The best competition with these as 'very best' are made by Paul Component engineering, which are bling

[RBW] 50cm Atlantis. 650b

2020-07-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
on other things. Maybe you could start with finding anyone with an 50cm 650b Atlantis. Maybe that person is 3 hours away or 5. Maybe once you find that person you’ll find a way to get on the bike. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito Ca My 650b Atlantis is a 56 and is no longer made -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: 56cm Atlantis on 650b google groups

2020-07-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
Yeah, you don't have a 75PBH. You have more like an 85 PBH and a 75 SH. :) Bill 75.5cm SH Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 8:55:44 PM UTC-7, Jonathan D. wrote: > > I have a 75 PBH and the Atlantis fits great. I have one of the Waterford > versions. Works well with drops

[RBW] Re: Front Derailleurs / Derailers / Whatever

2021-04-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
I have a 650B MIT Atlantis with a Rivendell Silver 38/24 crankset. I'm running a Shimano CX70 front derailleur and it works perfectly well. I'm using Rivendell XO friction shifters mounted on the stem on an IRD stem shifter perch. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, April 5,

[RBW] Re: Racks & Baskets - weight on the front...

2021-04-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
What kind of weight? Normal riding weight: Front Touring s240 wieght: Front first, overflow in back Grocery weight: No opinion. I don't buy groceries on my bike Errand weight: Front Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, April 5, 2021 at 7:50:37 PM UTC-7 philipr...@gmail.com

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Starter Set for the 84PBH Person... Bundle... It's All The Craze

2021-04-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
Man, what a haul. If somebody picks up the bundle and wants to sell me the 58cm Quickbeam, I'm willing to play along... Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 1:18:08 PM UTC-7 Karl wrote: > OK! So last year I began purging bikes and frames I had not ridden in the

[RBW] FS: Sackville Shopsack Medium

2021-04-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
urs for $70 shipped Priority Mail in the Continental US. Or you can grab it off my porch in El Cerrito, CA for $58. I have no intent to sell both. Contact me off-list if you want photos Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville Shopsack Medium

2021-04-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
Money has not been exchanged, but there are enough responders lined up that I'm convinced that one of them is going to buy a bag, so I'm going to call this item SOLD. Thanks Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 1:41:48 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I bo

[RBW] For Sale: Sugino XD2 172.5mm crankset with options

2021-04-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
r you, just let me know what you are after. I'll pull something together send you photos and quote you a price. I could make you a super compact double with a guard, a triple, or a road double. If your forthcoming project needs a bottom bracket, I can probably help you there as well. Bi

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Sugino XD2 172.5mm crankset with options

2021-04-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
they appear to be claimed...kapow! On Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 4:20:05 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Up for sale is a used Sugino XD2 triple crankset with 172.5mm arms. I > bought this who knows how many years back from Rivendell. I've become a > devoted low-Q zealot, an

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

2021-04-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
se to keep selling replacement hoods 5 years from now. When they move on, they move on. It's on you to plan how to maintain your machines. The Shimanos are great in that they've been unchanged for decades, but that's the exception. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, Apr

[RBW] Re: bolt size on Nitto 32f mini front rack

2021-05-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
make the other two worse. Alternatively you could maybe get into the thread cutting game and try to thread the rack bolt much further down its length. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, May 3, 2021 at 2:11:01 PM UTC-7 Drw wrote: > Can someone confirm the size/threading of the bolt th

[RBW] For Sale. Two rarities: CX70 brakes and R14 rack

2021-05-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
27;ll buy from Rivendell: Nitto Rack Hardware - 35cm straight struts, pair – Rivendell Bicycle Works (rivbike.com) <https://www.rivbike.com/collections/racks/products/nitto-rack-hardware-35cm-straight-struts-pair-20081> Let me know if you need photos or have questions Bill Lindsay El Cer

[RBW] Re: For Sale. Two rarities: CX70 brakes and R14 rack

2021-05-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
Rack claimed. Brakes still available. Bill On Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 9:44:46 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > While rummaging through my inventory I found two things that are long gone > and essentially ungettable at any price. > > Shimano CX70 Cantilever brakes. I have an ex

[RBW] Re: For Sale. Two rarities: CX70 brakes and R14 rack

2021-05-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
Brakes and rack both sold. Thanks Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 10:27:26 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Rack claimed. > > Brakes still available. > > Bill > > On Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 9:44:46 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> While ru

[RBW] Re: Basket Rack with Panniers?

2021-05-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
would be super-redundant and would prevent rotation permanently. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, May 7, 2021 at 8:34:29 AM UTC-7 Collin A wrote: > Howdy Folks, > > I wanted to poll some of the rivendell hive-mind wisdom here. I'm messing > around with my current bikepacking

[RBW] Another >10year old Rivendell

2021-05-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
04/51183880066 https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/51183881196 https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/51184958840 Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA (but sometimes Livonia, MI) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Another >10year old Rivendell

2021-05-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
ented Strava mileage at 1760. I've got 10 different bikes over 1000 miles on Strava. Pre-Strava, before I was logging miles at all, perhaps I rode the Hillborne another 1500 miles when it was part of a smaller stable. So maybe 3000 miles total on this bike. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA

Re: [RBW] Re: Another >10year old Rivendell

2021-05-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
forward from normal, and voila, it would fit like a 57cm top tube. That would have improved the front end handling for you as well. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 3:21:57 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > I owned a first edition Sam for a year or so and, if it had accep

[RBW] Re: well, here's my Sam Hillborne build

2021-05-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
have had a head tube angle in the 72 degree neighborhood. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 5:44:54 PM UTC-7 lug...@gmail.com wrote: > does anyone know what the real ST and HT angles are for a SH? > Mine feels VERY laid back seattube wise. > by my amateur mea

Re: [RBW] Another >10year old Rivendell

2021-05-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
d get for the Hillborne. The Ebisu is not a superior bike, but it is more coveted. I'd sell the Ebisu for $5000 today to anybody who wants it :). I'm at the stage in life where I'll never be in a pickle where the price of one bicycle would get me out of that pickle. Bill Linds

[RBW] Re: Another >10year old Rivendell

2021-05-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
able is dialed. All 16 bikes are perfect in their own way. The number is really good. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 7:03:01 PM UTC-7 John Hawrylak wrote: > Bill > > Glad your enjoying Michigan with the Sam. The pictures were very nice. >

[RBW] Re: WTB: Silver Brand 38t Chain Guard 110bcd

2021-06-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
I think my HubbuHubbuH captain crankset came with one of those, and when I swapped out the arms I ended up with a spare guard and steel ring. I'll check the stash. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, May 31, 2021 at 8:24:35 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Tim, I thin

[RBW] For Sale: My last stashed CX70 brakeset

2021-06-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
n for your cantilever post width and your rim width These brakes have been on a couple of my builds over the years, so they've had some use, but I'd call them mechanically spot-on. $90 shipped. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[RBW] Re: For Sale: My last stashed CX70 brakeset

2021-06-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
Brakes are claimed. No more spare CX70s from my stash. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 5:31:07 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I pulled together this CX70 brakeset for another lister's WTB build. > Before they go back into the parts box, I'll give

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

2021-06-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
eby/bik/d/hayward-trek-multitrack-54cm-nice/7328331261.html> I think I could set that bike up to fit me reasonably well and I'm 5'10". Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, June 4, 2021 at 11:09:27 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > 51cm Homer, Toyo or MUSA version. These

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice - Sam Hillborne vs Atlantis

2021-06-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
be able to give you the numbers you want for the 60. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 8:07:24 AM UTC-7 daniel@gmail.com wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I'm glad I recently found this group, I am hoping you can help me out! > > I am planning on orderi

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Front Derailleur setup problems

2021-06-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
/www.ebay.com/itm/174794250418?hash=item28b28c98b2:g:hQMAAOSw1kxgvW-6> It's possible you can get your M735 to work. Two minutes in my workstand and I could tell you. Your setup method as described sounds good. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 7:17:46 PM UTC-7 l

[RBW] Re: When did Rivendell change the sizing options of the Betty Foy/Yves Gomez

2021-06-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
because the 55 was going to be identical in every dimension, except the seat lug is 3cm lower. It was a step towards fewer frame sizes accommodating a larger swath of people sizes. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, June 11, 2021 at 1:50:04 PM UTC-7 Joel S wrote: > I know there was a

[RBW] Re: FS- 2003 Riv Custom- Curt Goodrich- yes, Patrick Moores'.

2021-06-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
Whoever bought this owes it to the list to add another chapter (episode?) to the reality-TV show of this frame. We want content! What are you doing with it? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, June 14, 2021 at 5:24:34 AM UTC-7 Tom Palmer wrote: > Bike sold to enthusiastic list mem

[RBW] Re: Riding in rain - Why not?

2021-06-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
Rule 9 action, and I like that bridge. APPROVE Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 5:59:24 AM UTC-7 Takashi wrote: > > Wear your poncho, hop on your fendered bike, enjoy! > > Takashi > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: WTB: Parts for a Build

2021-06-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
o, 31.8mm, if that happens to be the combination you seek. I would sell it for half-MSRP ($30), plus shipping. If you want to clamp to the sleeved part of a 26.0mm handlebar, I could also sell you the perfect shimset to enable that. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, June 24, 2021 at

[RBW] Re: Have you ever considered trading in your Sam for an Appaloosa?

2021-06-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
and drop bars and try to make it into more of a sporty road bike. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 2:30:58 PM UTC-7 Damien wrote: > So here's the situation. I've got a super hot lead on an orange 51 > Appaloosa, but I'm already deep in it wit

[RBW] For Sale: Riv Nitto Platrack and Sackville Platsack

2021-06-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
. Pictures: The Sack https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/51278065903 Inside the Sack, with the Rack inside https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/51277899571 Photo of how the Rack looks on the bike, mounted to a Mark's Rack https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/51274568632

[RBW] FS: Dia Compe 980 brakes, one bike's worth (no pads)

2021-06-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
, mounting hardware, and instructions Photo of what you get: https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/51281325732 Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[RBW] Re: FS: Dia Compe 980 brakes, one bike's worth (no pads)

2021-06-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
I am a huge fan of the quick swoop. APPROVE #quikswoop Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 7:48:55 PM UTC-7 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: > I'll take them. PM sent > > > On Wednesday, 30 June 2021 at 21:42:22 UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> W

[RBW] Re: WTB- 2 Silver Bar End Pods (and/or Silver Shifters)

2021-07-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
ilver-on-Shimano setup for $80 shipped. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 8:06:05 AM UTC-7 michaels...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi, > > Looking for the Silver bar-end pods mainly since they don't have them > currently in stock. However, if you already have som

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