Re: [RBW] 1400 front derailers

2022-04-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Joe in Los Angeles >> >> On Apr 25, 2022, at 12:10 PM, Conway Bennett >> wrote: >> >> I find front derailleurs tedious to setup, and I rarely *need* them. >> Advent X is the best solution in my opinion. But

[RBW] Re: FS: Headsets and Chains

2022-04-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
ut, I might go back and buy more. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, April 22, 2022 at 9:38:08 PM UTC-7 Corwin wrote: > Hi - > > Posting this for a couple friends. Charlie Cunningham and Jacquie Phelan > have an ample store of spare parts. Today, we offer you WTB headsets and >

[RBW] Re: FS: Headsets and Chains

2022-04-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
Haha and 18 hours after sending Jacquie my PayPal, the box is on my porch. BOOM! BL in EC On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 9:03:56 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > This was such an obvious purchase. I sat back to be polite and let all > the smart money buy them up. When I emailed J

[RBW] Re: ISO/WTB: Albatross bars, DA barend shifters, Simworks stem...

2022-04-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
I responded off list. I have cro-mo Albatross bars and a matching Nitto Technomic 120mm stem for $140 shipped. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 9:12:56 PM UTC-7 phoen...@gmail.com wrote: > The search is still on for a few items. > > - Nitto /Rivendell Albat

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Headsets and Chains

2022-04-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
hed headset box. I'll hang that on my wall. 2. But wait, Bill, your new Roadeo is going to be 1" threadless! Yup! In my community college machine shop class, I'm going to convert this threaded headset into a threadless headset. How the heck are you gonna pull of that craziness?!?

[RBW] Re: That new rear derailer

2022-05-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
to spend extra money on a Rivendell RD, but flip it back to work the same as a cheap Shimano Altus that is already awesome. I don't see any point in that. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 12:30:24 PM UTC-7 iamkeith wrote: > Is there a reason this derailleur co

[RBW] Re: That new rear derailer

2022-05-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
ternatively, one could fashion a hydraulic actuation method that pushes the RD in each direction. It's trivial to insert a control valve that flips this flow and makes it Rapid Rise Hydro! Either one would be fun projects. I've got pretty copious design notes on both of the above.

Re: [RBW] 1400 front derailers

2022-05-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
attractive attributes. I'll grab a couple of them, and have a few plans for them. Have a look: Derailer - Front - Stubby Skeleton Key – Rivendell Bicycle Works (rivbike.com) <https://www.rivbike.com/products/derailer-front-stubby-skeleton-key> Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On

[RBW] Re: 1400 front derailers

2022-05-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
he skeleton key FD a look as I dial it in. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 5:24:50 AM UTC-7 John Hawrylak wrote: > Bill > > Great report.RBW had these FD's on the website on Fri, 5/20/22, and > they looked ok to me. > > They state a 48.8mm

[RBW] Re: 1400 front derailers

2022-05-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
I'm in the thick of making my own front derailleur as well. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 6:56:40 AM UTC-7 John Hawrylak wrote: > Bill > > My comment on the Skeleton Key FD chain line was meant for a full triple, > not a XD-2 with a guard for the outer ri

[RBW] Re: Mystery Sound and Broken Chain

2022-05-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
s probably not the source. Have you pulled the crank arms of and checked the BB bearings? Sometimes, a headset problem can feel like drive train noise. If you don't want to dive into iterative and time-consuming diagnostics, have a mechanic you trust look into it, Bill Lindsay El Cerrit

[RBW] Re: Mystery Sound and Broken Chain

2022-05-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
cogs wiggle then maybe the stack up of the cassette is too short for the length of the freehub and you need to add a spacer. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, May 30, 2022 at 12:23:13 PM UTC-7 George Schick wrote: > Bill - thanks for the quick response. Bill asks... > > *(have yo

[RBW] Re: Mystery Sound and Broken Chain

2022-05-31 Thread Bill Lindsay
uld that be part of what's going on here? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, May 30, 2022 at 6:11:19 PM UTC-7 George Schick wrote: > Bill - you raise a good point. None of the cogs wiggle, but I can't > remember if they're keyed as they slide onto the free hub splines.

[RBW] Re: Mystery Sound and Broken Chain

2022-05-31 Thread Bill Lindsay
it > to happen when I have it on the work stand I could then see what's going on > between the chain and the rear cogs or the chain ring. 'Course, part (or > maybe even most) of the reason why it won't happen on the work stand is > because nothing on the drive t

[RBW] Re: FS: 54cm Hunqapillar (green) in SF

2022-06-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
Nikko Questions mainly from curiosity*, but also intended to assist your sale: Is it a Silver left-side downtube shifter? What crank arm length? 173? What's the saddle height in the photo? BL in EC *curiosity mainly because your price is so good. I sure don't need a 54cm Hunq, but have re

[RBW] Re: Stubby Front Derailleur with a triple crank?

2022-06-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
will work to your liking. I would not bet on it working with an indexed front shifter. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 12:19:54 PM UTC-7 Rod Holland wrote: > I'm wondering if the Stubby Skeleton Key front derailleur offered by Riv > will work with tripl

[RBW] Re: Wheel building, 36 into 32: in case it's of interest to non-i-Bob-list-members.

2022-06-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
Any life lived in the absence of eye-ball patterned rims is a life WASTED. That's just an objective fact. BL in EC On Monday, June 20, 2022 at 12:59:40 PM UTC-7 lconley wrote: > Love this - Thank you. I have a lot of hubs sitting around, all 36 hole > and Retrogression has some beautiful NO

[RBW] FS: Good basic 700C road wheelset

2022-06-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
The last wheelset I shipped cost $60. Every penny of that $300 goes back to dear Juel-Ann Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA Pics prove I've got wheels: https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/52168268838 https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/52168268748 https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-06-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
adjustment at all (since it was just sliding in inserts), and the braking improved dramatically and the squeal was gone. Salmon brake pads work well in most situations (in my experience) but not all situations. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 3:05:11 PM UTC-7 Paul

[RBW] Re: FS: Good basic 700C road wheelset

2022-06-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
Andrew > > On Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 3:49:12 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> You: Have a Leo Roadini build concept in the works and don't have a >> wheelset and aren't quite ready to sink $1000 into a blingy set of HOW >> wheels. You know what you want:

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Good basic 700C road wheelset

2022-06-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
SOLD! On Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 8:13:52 AM UTC-7 Andrew Turner wrote: > Give them as long as you'd like. I support the path of least resistance! > > On Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 8:59 AM Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> Thanks Andrew >> >> Let's give the local

[RBW] FS: The brakelevers you want for your Gus or Susie build

2022-06-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
d hand market. For cheaper than this, I'll "buy" them and they'll go into my brakelever box. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/52176383017 https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/52177413073 https://www.flickr.com/photos/4575819

[RBW] Re: Kilts!

2022-06-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
They've got Lindsay tartan... Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, June 27, 2022 at 2:18:18 PM UTC-7 philipr...@gmail.com wrote: > Ha, thanks Kate! > > My wife was a field hockey player in high school, she's been trying to > remember if the skirts were plain blue or tar

[RBW] Re: FS: The brakelevers you want for your Gus or Susie build

2022-06-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10:53:13 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > You: Have a new Gus or Susie build and you are pulling parts together, > considering springing for Paul Love Levers, but hoping to back into > something that performs as well and isn't so pricey > > Me: Have t

[RBW] Re: dynamo rebuild or new wheel

2022-06-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
stest turnaround time to myself, but I cut myself a little slack. :) Discuss it with your builder. This is all front wheels which are significantly lower risk. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 6:37:33 AM UTC-7 Adam wrote: > Thanks all, very helpful. > >

[RBW] FS: Long Reach dual pivot sidepull brake calipers

2022-06-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
version. You can buy a new set of R559 from Rivendell today for $88 plus shipping. I'm asking $45 shipped for these brakes. I've added photos to the end of my "Stuff For Sale" flickr album. Scroll to the end: https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/7215763472409

[RBW] Re: Bike check: Mike Varley's Tesch road bike

2022-07-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
It's a great looking bike. The nut part of your Nitto Stem handlebar pinch bolt is installed backwards. You should flip that over. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 3:59:44 PM UTC-7 Andrew Turner wrote: > I bought this bike a few months ago and quickly fell

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet 60cm complete

2022-07-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
tive buyer can visualize their setup. Good luck with sale Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 11:04:44 PM UTC-7 Chris Freeman wrote: > Super beautiful and well-cared for Rivendell Rambouillet 60cm frameset > with original Riv spec save for handlebars, bell, fenders, a

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet 60cm complete

2022-07-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
height is 38 and 3/4" or 98.5 cm if i did my metric > conversion right:). I can include the original Nitto Noodles with brake > levers and cross interrupters if the buyer would like. Cheers and thanks > for the heads up and well-wishing! > -Chris > > On Friday, July 8,

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet 60cm complete

2022-07-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
Best of luck to the new owner. Pictures of its new home are expected... BL in EC On Friday, July 8, 2022 at 7:59:50 AM UTC-7 Chris Freeman wrote: > Thanks for all the help Bill, the Ram has been sold! > > On Friday, July 8, 2022 at 8:44:24 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> Th

[RBW] Re: Long reach brake options for AHH

2022-07-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
ad excellent experience buying from them. Do some reach measurements to make sure the GC700 would fit. I ran the smaller GC610 on a Black Mountain Road for a while and they worked well. Rene Herse centerpulls would likely get you back to frame mods. They really ought to be installed on dedic

[RBW] Re: BB spindle length question

2022-07-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
I would expect a 107 would be the best choice. I'm pretty sure I had a 107 on both of my recently parted out Silver-cranked bikes. My Atlantis had a 38/24, and my wife's Yves Gomez had a triple. I just built up a Quickbeam with a 38/35 on the big and middle ring positions and I'm running a

[RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

2022-07-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
LOL, that "Low Trail Rivendell" is a Rawland Nordavinden Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 2:27:00 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote: > Cheviot, 60cm > 2800 > Washington, DC > > https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/d/arlington-rivendell-che

[RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

2022-07-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
iting the prototypes arriving because I am local and was going to give one a test ride. I have managed to acquire a Quickbeam and so I'm not as desperate, but I'm still keeping my finger on the pulse. Folks that are desperate for the absolute latest should call Will and ask him. Bill Lin

Re: [RBW] Mechanical: Bent rapid rise derailer cage

2022-07-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
Also on the checklist of things to check: the bolt for XTR rear mechs is aluminum. If a previous installer cross threaded it, it's pretty easy for the steel of the dropout to kind of rethread that bolt in that crooked orientation, if the previous installer was pretty ham-handed. If that were

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 Bombadil double top tube

2022-07-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
I still hold out hope that my Orange powdercoated 56cm Bombadil with matching orange bullmoose bars will make its way back to me on the third-hand market. This cool bluey could fill that slot nicely... good luck with sale. It's a beaut! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA P.S.: Mainly curiosit

[RBW] Re: Rosco Platypus Presale

2022-07-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
et started. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 6:51:01 AM UTC-7 James Valiensi wrote: > I remember when Rivendell used to be cool… > Now they seem greedy and sanctimonious. > I had some interest in getting a purple Rosco Platypus for my wife. I was > on a job

[RBW] Re: Rosco Platypus Presale

2022-07-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
Should we email him off-list also? In case he left in a huff? BL in EC On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 6:57:14 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > James > > The email I received from Rivendell indicated that the pre-sale begins on > Thursday July 14th at noon Pacific. That is about 5 ho

[RBW] Re: Rosco Platypus Presale

2022-07-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
The detail that we all SHOULD be pissed about is that they have made a R05C0 8U883 frame set with NO LIFT-A-TUBE!!! It's gotta have a lift-a-tube! That's an unforgiveable oversight. I'm kidding about being pissed I'm not kidding that I loved the lift-a-tube on my two previous R05C0 8U883 fr

[RBW] Re: Rosco Platypus Presale

2022-07-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
:50 AM UTC-7 bmfo...@gmail.com wrote: > 'The factory can make more' is a huge assumption that is likely not true > in the current manufacturing/supply chain climate. > > On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 9:23:25 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> The detail that we all SH

[RBW] Re: 1400 Derailers

2022-07-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
derailers for my own inventory. I don't desperately need it. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 9:16:39 AM UTC-7 E. Ricky Creek wrote: > Apparently Riv has sold out of 1400 of their stubby front derailers. I > know that isn't true. I'm sure they ordered

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platypus Presale

2022-07-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
It's live right now. It lets me add a 55 purple to my cart. I'm going to leave it for you to buy though BL in EC, hitting refresh On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 10:37:47 AM UTC-7 James Valiensi wrote: > I went to the page and it said sold out. How do you read that? > > The pre-sale lottery suc

[RBW] Re: New 650b Rims from Crust

2022-07-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
Buy the rims and have a good wheelbuilder build them up for you! I've got a Crust bike, and I'm thinking I'll buy some 700c rims and rebuild my wheelset. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 11:48:13 AM UTC-7 Slin wrote: > BTW, I just saw Russ from

Re: [RBW] Rosco Platypus Presale

2022-07-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
six minutes in, and 55 Purple is showing sold out On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 12:06:27 PM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote: > Five minutes in, all sizes and colors still available. Some are down to > 2-3 left though. > > On Thursday, July 14, 2022, Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> It&

Re: [RBW] Rosco Platypus Presale

2022-07-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
want are available to pre-order right now... Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 12:51:04 PM UTC-7 James Valiensi wrote: > Helm watches came up with the best way to fairly sell their watches. They > cannot keep up with demand. > They used to send an email ann

Re: [RBW] Rosco Platypus Presale

2022-07-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
4, 2022 at 1:18:28 PM UTC-7 esoter...@gmail.com wrote: > > Well-played Bill, well-played. Can't argue with logic like that. > > ~Mark > Raleigh, NC > > > On Jul 14, 2022, at 16:03, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Since James Valiensi lauded the system of Helm watches,

Re: [RBW] Rosco Platypus Presale

2022-07-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
sincerely wanted to purchase a watch, I might even be pissed off about it. The irony! Raise your hand if you want to wait 3-1/2 years for your next off-the-peg bicycle frameset purchase Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 1:53:30 PM UTC-7 Edwin W wrote: > I like Riven

Re: [RBW] Rosco Platypus Presale

2022-07-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
;m typing on) it's 2:37pm. > > On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 2:21:35 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> I read the full text of the Helm list page more closely. There is an >> estimate of how long it will take to get to my spot (#5995) on the list. >> They say th

[RBW] FS: Shimano Deore XT M750 trigger shifters 3x9

2022-07-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
17 https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/52221248510 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+unsub

[RBW] Re: FS: Shimano Deore XT M750 trigger shifters 3x9

2022-07-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
SOLD On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 3:11:47 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Me: Got tasked with liquidating my dear friend Juel-Ann's flat bar road > bike > > You: Just grabbed a Rosco Platy and are starting to plan your build > > Up for sale is a practically new s

[RBW] New Bike Day (last week) A New to me Quickbeam

2022-07-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
der in the works to make this 'Beam even weirder, but that project is a few weeks out. We'll see if this build concept makes its way onto a Roaduno. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day (last week) A New to me Quickbeam

2022-07-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
t lower rail" you see when the lowrider is not attached. Detach the lowriders when you don't want to run panniers. Bolt the lowriders on when you do want to run panniers. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 4:35:32 PM UTC-7 Steven Sweedler wrote: > Very nice Bill,

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day (last week) A New to me Quickbeam

2022-07-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
peed with 12 choosable gears. I'll probably label it a "dozenspeed". Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 5:44:35 AM UTC-7 Ryan wrote: > Well that Vanilla is certainly pretty (and pricey). Neat build Bill; love > the tape job and gold Pearl stem. You have

[RBW] Re: Does anybody out there have Paul Minimoto FRONT brakes on their Atlantis?

2022-07-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
x27; have 559mm wheels. Generally, I think the majority of Atlantis owners running smaller wheels run fatter tires than the Minimoto can clear. I think the general consensus is 43mm or narrower. Less if you are running fenders also. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day (last week) A New to me Quickbeam

2022-07-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
UTC-7 Ryan wrote: > Well...she not he actually...I see what you mean, and when you talk about > bikes , you are usually crystal-clear. Thanks for answering. I always enjoy > looking at your bikes and reading your posts about bikes and riding in > general > > On Wednesday,

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

2022-07-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
" experience I've had on this front was on Doug's Clem. Doug hated the flex. It was a technomic stem and aluminum boscos. I set him up with a bullmoose Choco, and he was instantly over the moon about it. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, July 29, 2022 at 8:39:07 AM UTC

[RBW] Re: FS: odds & ends parts

2022-08-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
David That's either one helluva price drop on those Riv Silver cranks. OR it's a typo. You were asking $230 for arms with rings. Now it's arms only for $15? You're gonna crash the market!! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 1:34:27 PM UTC-7

[RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

2022-08-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
The Roaduno samples are on the boat, at the dock in Oakland this week, so those sample builds will be along soon. Exciting. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, July 11, 2022 at 7:08:47 PM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote: > I think the Gallops are 2023 and they have already gone through two pr

Re: [RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

2022-08-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
arlier images, but it’s still not super clear. I’m guessing > it’s like a long wheelbase-sloping top tube Quickbeam? > > On Wednesday, August 3, 2022, Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> The Roaduno samples are on the boat, at the dock in Oakland this week, so >> those sample builds wi

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem H curious

2022-08-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
" if I can justify it" You are in the right place to get help on that. HAHA! BL in EC On Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 11:45:00 AM UTC-7 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > Thank you for the offer, I’m looking at a 59. Just trying to decide if I > can justify it as a companion to my Susie. > > Sent f

[RBW] Re: WTB: Black B-17

2022-08-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
At any rate, my response said that I've got a B-17 and I'll be in front of that saddle tomorrow, Saturday the 6th of August. If you want it, that's the time we could arrange a deal. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 10:35:43 AM UTC-7 campyo...@me.c

[RBW] Re: One Rivendell to rule them all

2022-08-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
an optimized bike for that use case, and it had to be a Rivendell, then I'd probably choose my forthcoming Roadeo. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 5:29:44 PM UTC-7 alexander...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm a new group member but long ti

Re: [RBW] Doldrums

2022-09-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
just returned from a three week vacation in Europe and one of my digital souvenirs is a solid footprint in Stockholm, Sweden, Copenhagen Denmark, and Amsterdam. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 3:14:33 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote: > Near Dublin, OH, a suburb

[RBW] Re: Do Roadinis ride tall?

2022-09-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
the 54cm Roadini to "ride taller". If your RB1 is/was smaller than a 59cm, then YES, I think a 54cm Leo Roadini would ride taller, because of it's huge stack. If, for example, your RB1 for comparison was a 54.5cm size, then a 54cm Leo Roadini is a much much bigger bike than a

[RBW] Re: TK's Custom

2022-09-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
Maybe TK has a particular use case in mind. On the surface, that looks like a half-done frame feature. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, September 9, 2022 at 4:50:37 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Check this out from the latest Riv email, it looks like mine! I also got > my paint

Re: [RBW] Re: Do Roadinis ride tall?

2022-09-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
that > with the trend to larger/wider tire sizes BB drop should be even lower, > especially for those of us who aren't aggressively pedaling around corners. > But Grant rides fixies and he pedals around corners so I'm going to lose > that argument every time. > > On

Re: [RBW] Re: Do Roadinis ride tall?

2022-09-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
n't going to work any more. I may put 38mm tires > on it and treat it like a MTB. :-) > > On Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 9:27:17 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> The Roadini GEO-Chart on rivbike says the drop is 75, but also shows the >> bike set up with a 33m

[RBW] Re: TK's Custom

2022-09-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
n old Silca with a Campy head would work with that pump peg. > The blue color reminds me of my 96 All-Rounder Blue-Grey, but just a bit > lighter > > Jim in Mpls > [image: ar2.jpg] > > On Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 11:09:38 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> Does

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Baggage For Sale

2022-09-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
Joe is right about bag #9. I run exactly that bag on some of my drop bar bikes. It's definitely a RACKLESS bag. If nobody else wants it, I'd take it. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, September 9, 2022 at 1:44:18 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Oh, it's one of thos

Re: [RBW] Doldrums

2022-09-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
adn't bothered before. For some people that may "take the fun out of it", but for me it gave me new ways to derive more fun in my cycling. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 4:19:24 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote: > With wandrer, even worse than cu

[RBW] Roaduno substitute for a while...

2022-09-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
iv ends. It'll have some other svelte track ends, so easy gear changes with a rear brake won't be part of the feature list, it seems. I'm still paying very close attention, but the itch is getting scratched today. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

2022-09-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
35x16 and the 38x22, but will use the other six combos a lot. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 6:01:37 AM UTC-7 George Schick wrote: > Bill - you say the Quickbeam is setup as "a 8-speed single speed," so I'm > assuming an IGH? If so, what kin

[RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

2022-09-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
o look it over and advise you. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 1:56:46 PM UTC-7 jasonz...@gmail.com wrote: > sorry for the thread hack... if you could stab again or perhaps another > double crankset quickbeamer could answer: what bottom bracket would this &g

[RBW] Re: FS: Mark's Rack -- Carcass ONLY

2022-09-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
It's looking like nobody is set up to convert my Mark's Rack Carcass into a full Mark's Rack. So, mine is going back into my Rack Box for some future application. If somebody changes their mind and needs a project, let me know. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, Septem

[RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

2022-09-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
This is the Flickr Album where I will post all my build photos. There are a few unboxing shots in there already. Single Speed Rando | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720302216629> Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 6:21:23 AM

[RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

2022-09-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
l the time" on my multispeed single speeds. At least twice per ride, so that feature was/is extremely valuable to me. The way things seem to be moving, I'll either be doing a strict two-speed with a single wheel position -OR- do away with the rear brake. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA

[RBW] Re: Green QB and Rock and Roads

2022-09-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
fits. If I was going to use my Quickbeam as a single gear bike, I'd use a chain length that allows it. As a multi-gear single speed, it's a no-go for me. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 11:16:54 AM UTC-7 Philip Williamson wrote: > Hi Dave,

[RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

2022-09-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
g of 50 from McMaster-Carr. I have way more than I need. If anybody wants some of mine, I'm selling them for $1 apiece, shipped. Let me know if you need some. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 9:53:15 AM UTC-7 George Schick wrote: > Crust sure does nice

[RBW] Re: help identify a small part and a source for it

2022-09-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
a bag of 100 M6 stainless steel washers. If you need a spacer and know exactly how long it needs to be, those can be purchased from McMaster-Carr also. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 7:35:07 PM UTC-7 J J wrote: > [image: washers spacers knurled.JPG] > >

[RBW] Re: Your preferred non-leather saddle

2022-09-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
knock $40 off the price. If you don't buy a saddle, they keep your $40. I think that's a good program. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 11:39:19 AM UTC-7 zem...@gmail.com wrote: > I have tried and failed for years to love and get comfortable on

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you Rapid Rise? (Share pics and thoughts)

2022-09-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
have a lifetime supply. That said, a bike company in 2022 developing their own rear derailer is kind of an awesome achievement, and I'm proud of Grant and the rest of those who worked on it. I'd probably buy one even as an artifact of audacity. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sa

[RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

2022-09-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
tanium, so the cages don't match. I'm not sure which one I'll replace. The second coat of shellac just went on. After the sun rises I'll take a few more shots and then we can start riding the thing. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:26:31 AM

[RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

2022-09-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
. Similarly a $1200 Joe Bell paint job probably wouldn't be "worth it". The moment you decide you want to buy them, then they are worth it. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 10:52:35 AM UTC-7 Bill Fulford wrote: > I was recently gifted $500 to

Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

2022-09-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
Chris That's my own home made decaleur. My handlebar bag has Ortlieb Pannier hardware bolted to it and my decaleur presents a bar for the pannier hardware to hand onto. I did not bend the stays on the 32F. The unmodified 32F fit directly on my fork, as intended. Bill Lindsay El Ce

[RBW] Re: Roaduno substitute for a while...

2022-10-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
-72177720302216629/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/52398075534/in/album-72177720302216629/ The inconsequential change is that I switched the tires out to old Riv Fatty Rumpkins. The "supple" crowd will say they are dogs, but I expect to survive... Enjoy Bill Lindsay El Cerri

Re: [RBW] Roaduno substitute for a while...

2022-10-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
same chain length and the same rear wheel position. I can change gears and I don't have to think about my rear brake. It's a great system. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 2:03:46 PM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote: > So what are you finally doing with the rear brak

[RBW] Re: Yves Gomez – mustardified

2022-10-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
MEGA APPROVE!! BL in EC P.S. I'm sending you a direct message also... On Monday, October 3, 2022 at 9:47:03 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote: > This here bicycle arrived damaged in shipping, and off it went to Jack > Trumbull at Franklin Frame in OH to get the "top" tube and a couple of > other things re

[RBW] Re: Fork Crack!

2022-10-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
them assist you. If you can't get it to them directly, call them and figure out what they want you to do. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, October 3, 2022 at 6:07:01 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote: > Hi all, I just found a scary-looking crack in the crown of my Appaloosa’s

[RBW] Re: question re spindle length of bottom brackets

2020-11-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
line is good, then you likely picked the wrong front der. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 12:04:04 PM UTC-8 Jim S. wrote: > Hi all, > > I had a question about bottom-bracket spindle length. > > I recently put a bike together, and I mostly succe

[RBW] Re: Changing tires on Cliffhanger rims

2020-12-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
You probably are not the last one to figure this out, but you are pretty far from the first ;-P Retro-folks seem cursed to figure out tubeless compatible rims on their own, one at a time. Few appear to learn from others' travails. Not even podium! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, C

[RBW] Re: FREE: Box and packing material for shipping bikes and frames

2020-12-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
I could use it. I sent you an email. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 10:07:39 AM UTC-8 Matthew Williams wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I have a Rivendell-branded box--in excellent condition--with all the > packing material, perfect for shipping bike

[RBW] A Hydraulic Disc Brake Rivendell...

2020-12-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
t;https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/50697263172/in/datetaken/> Stoker Bell | This mini Crane gives the stoker a friendly wa… | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/50697176196/in/datetaken/> Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you ar

[RBW] Re: A Hydraulic Disc Brake Rivendell...

2020-12-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
o be happy with the one you have chosen. If you fail to be happy with the one you have chosen, try something else. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 7:55:11 AM UTC-8 Patrick Cronin wrote: > Bill, > > I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on how

[RBW] Re: A Hydraulic Disc Brake Rivendell...

2020-12-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
It sounds like you have a system in place that works for you, which is very good. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 7:55:11 AM UTC-8 Patrick Cronin wrote: > Bill, > > I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on how that hydraulic lever/caliper > works

[RBW] Re: A Hydraulic Disc Brake Rivendell...

2020-12-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
Mike in SLO asked if my stoker rear brake is full hydro. It is a full hydro Shimano model. I don't think Shimano makes a cable/hydro hybrid brake. I don't know if Shimano makes a cable actuated disc either. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 8:12:4

[RBW] Re: 7 Speed to 9 Speed Conversion Question

2020-12-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
the right freehub body to take your 9-speed cassette then you may be stuck. Sheldon Brown has the unambiguous photos of the different cassette bodies. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, December 11, 2020 at 6:57:40 AM UTC-8 Brian Campbell wrote: > Hi. > > I am helping a friend wi

[RBW] Re: A Hydraulic Disc Brake Rivendell...

2020-12-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
e captain. I just need to check my roll of hydro-tubing to make sure I have enough. Swapping the brake levers between captain and stoker would be a ~1 hour job. When my guest-stoker comes over we may take it out one day, then do the swap and take it out again the next, and see what we thi

[RBW] Re: Ringing out 2020, Goals for 2021

2020-12-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
ust about every day, and sprinking in one or two 'long' rides each month. I don't have a suitable time slot to plan another week-long tour, so I won't have that opportunity to rack up a ton of miles. I'll need to spread it out more evenly. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thu

Re: [RBW] Alternative to Velo Orange Wheel Stabilizer

2020-12-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
velcro strap permanently attached to each of my two tandems, which are the bikes that most require this kind of thing. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, December 14, 2020 at 9:02:29 AM UTC-8 Steve Cole wrote: > Bob, > My solution probably doesn't meet your requirements, but boy

Re: [RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

2020-12-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
then I'd bet your chances would be good that you could get that 65cm Roaduno to happen. Prepaying for bikes is a business model that is keeping Rivendell going. It's something they are comfortable with doing, so if you can leverage that to your benefit, it's a win-win. Bill Lin

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