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

2020-12-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
That's dynamite news for you long-leggers! Start planning your builds! If anybody wants to go uber-traditional I have a NIB Dura Ace Track hub, 32 hole, for $90. If you want to go strictly fixed, there may be no classier hub. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 54.5 Homer

2020-12-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
ooks practically unridden and a Rivvish build. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 1:46:50 PM UTC-8 Robert Blunt wrote: > Hi Roberta, > Yeah, I am hoping somebody has one to let go! > Best, > Rob > > On Wed, Dec 23, 2020 at 1:29 AM Roberta wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Ride

2021-01-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
California Coast in March 2020, but everything in the world went pear shaped in March of 2020. Maybe 2022 will be a good target for a Spring Coast run. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, January 4, 2021 at 1:03:04 PM UTC-8 RichS wrote: > Bill, > > Haven't seen your Hillborne

Re: [RBW] Re: Wanted: 52cm Clem H frame or Bombadil

2021-01-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
The Riv website indicates they have the Susie W Longbolts in Small and Medium. Have you given that a consideration? Best of luck on the search Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 3:10:32 PM UTC-8 rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: > Preferably a frame since I have s

[RBW] Re: Frame has been FOUND!

2021-01-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
Take a photo of the serial number for future reference. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 10:13:10 AM UTC-8 Jan O. wrote: > The frame has been located. It had been moved, without knowledge, to a > different storage location. It was a genuine mistake and

[RBW] Re: Play & Slipping with Silver Bar End Shifters

2021-02-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
Shimano, or somebody elses bar end pods? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 1:29:59 AM UTC-8 john...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello RBWers, > > I've been having problems with a set of older type RBW Silver bar end > shifters. > There seems to be a lot of

Re: [RBW] Re: Play & Slipping with Silver Bar End Shifters

2021-02-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
to side? Do you mean you can wiggle the shifter in it's normal travel direction and it moves a bit before the cable starts moving? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 8:05:44 AM UTC-8 john...@gmail.com wrote: > I have a complete set. It's the right hand shifter th

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

2021-02-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
ts and getting sick air, but they are really good for aggressively conquering steep climbs. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 11:11:02 AM UTC-8 Christopher Cote wrote: > I think part of it is your physical proportions and fit. I tend toward a > shorter torso a

[RBW] Re: WTB few parts for my Atlantis

2021-02-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
for what it's worth. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 4:01:57 PM UTC-8 Hugh Smitham wrote: > Hi Kind People, > > Looking for a few bits and pieces to put my seafoam yacht afloat. > > 1. Paul Motolites, I have heard they're a pain to setup

[RBW] Re: Albastache Conversion--first ride review

2021-02-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
Zack asked whether my Leo still has an Albastache cockpit or if I've switched it back to drops. Neither. I sold the Leo frameset a while back, but kept the cockpit. I think my ideal Albastache road bike will take 38s plus fenders. That machine is on the list... Bill Lindsay El Ce

[RBW] Re: WTB: I need a miracle…

2021-02-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
Nowhere close to your requested miracle, but there is a big (60cm) first-generation Hillborne on ebay. The seller claims to be a 92PBH, so the setup would not be a lot different. That's a nice bike for the right person. It's not a 2TT Atlantis, though. Bill Lindsay El Cerri

[RBW] Re: WTB: I need a miracle…

2021-02-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
t;, but definitely an "XL". Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 10:38:36 PM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote: > Thank you, Bill. Hmm. I wondering if that Hillborn might be a tad small > for me. Am I to understand that perhaps a 64cm Atlantis would be equi

[RBW] Re: Questions about bars and brake levers

2021-02-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
ter perch along with other 31.8 stuff that I may include later. Will this Nitto bulge give me similar real-estate? It looks like it may taper down from 31.8 far sooner than the Woodchipper does. Do you have any other comments to talk me out of using the Woodchipper first? Bill Lindsay El

[RBW] Re: ISO 700c wheels for my Clem H

2021-02-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
ng to run 50mm tires I'm in El Cerrito, and you could pick them up off my porch for $175. Let me know if you want them Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 7:21:23 PM UTC-8 Brendan Willard in SF wrote: > I'm putting together a modest Clem build for

[RBW] Re: FS: 57cm Bleriot and 52cm Clem

2021-02-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
7;ll cost 3x as much. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, February 22, 2021 at 10:08:58 PM UTC-8 rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: > Hi everyone: These are two great bikes but I have too many (and am > considering an expensive musical instrument, so looking for dough under the > couch cush

[RBW] Re: FS: Matthews fat-tire dirt road bike f+f+rear rack + custom fenders + bb + hs + Hy Rds: $1,000 NET + actual packing and shipping

2021-02-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
"* with Big Ones and fenders, there is a good 2 1/2" of toe overlap.* " What is the Front Center measurement? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, February 19, 2021 at 2:42:30 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > I just like the Monocog better for sand, and I've now got

[RBW] Re: Front pannier rack for Appaloosa

2021-03-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
s they think you are going to run on there. They used to have a bag to fit the rack, and it was a cool setup. With no bags, it may be tricky to use the rack. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 8:13:41 AM UTC-8 Keith Weaver wrote: > Hi all, > I may soon be buyin

Re: [RBW] Front pannier rack for Appaloosa

2021-03-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
Michael indicated that the Nitto 34F does not line up with the eyelets, which is true The correct setup for a 34F on an Appaloosa is to position the rack level, and then connect the diagonal slot to the eyelet with a very short set of Nitto struts and eyebolts. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA

[RBW] Re: In search of brass ferrules

2021-03-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
How many do you need? 4? 6? 10? 100? Maybe those of us who have bought a few sets over the years can collect a few each and get you what it is you require. Wheels Manufacturing lists them as a product they sell, but you have be a dealer (and they are also out of stock). Bill Lindsay El

[RBW] Re: FS 56 MUSA Atlantis 650b Great Condition.

2021-03-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
some completes in my day where I end up with the frameset I want for free because of the prices I got for the parts. It takes time and determination to get that done. I could use the 32F front rack... Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 6:50:38 AM UTC-8 jgs...@gmail.com

[RBW] Re: WTB: Bosco Bar 55cm (happy to pay or trade Losco!)

2021-03-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
I responded via email. I have a 550mm Cromo Bosco that I'd be happy to trade for a Choco (or sell). Bill Lindsay El Cerrito CA On Friday, March 12, 2021 at 12:25:20 PM UTC-8 Paul in Vermont wrote: > Hello!! > > I'm looking for a Rivendell Bosco Bar in the 55cm variety.

[RBW] Re: Susie/Wolbis Front-Center Question

2021-03-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
per heavy. The positive of a heavy front end may be that the front tire hooks up better. The bad part of a heavy front end is that I'd have a harder time getting the front end to roll up and over things. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 11:39:33 AM UTC-7 rec

[RBW] Re: New look for rivbike.com and new News blog

2021-03-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
t, and it isn't anymore. The old rivbike.com served almost as a social media site in that way, or as a blog, at least to some of us. Observing the changes of rivbike.com was like observing the operations of the business itself. Now it's less of a knot-hole through which I can pee

[RBW] Re: Platypus Weight?

2021-03-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
would be swank! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 7:11:35 AM UTC-7 philipr...@gmail.com wrote: > Any ideas what the Platypus frameset will weigh? Yes, I know it's a > weight-weenie question & the Riv-Mafia will be all over me for it but I'm > just

Re: [RBW] Platypus Weight?

2021-03-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
com) <http://jitensha.com/eng/aboutframes_e.html> Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, March 22, 2021 at 7:26:33 PM UTC-7 philipr...@gmail.com wrote: > @aeroperf - I'm liking the idea of the lightweight step-thru, which > returns us to the question regarding the Platypus weight

[RBW] Re: WTB: your zippy skinny tire road frameset collecting dust

2021-03-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
That's not off-topic. What did you find? Pictures! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 7:02:06 AM UTC-7 Andrew Turner wrote: > Found! Thanks! Feel free to delete thread, moderator, sorry for the > off-topic. > > On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 1:19:2

[RBW] Re: FS: 60 CHEVIOT

2021-03-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
Good grief what a build/price! That's one bad ass Cheviut. I emailed some questions. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, March 29, 2021 at 11:31:40 AM UTC-7 Howard Hatten wrote: > $1850 Shipped (CONUS) > Hi Friends > I'm selling my Cheviot to finance the build of m

[RBW] Re: FS: 60 CHEVIOT SOLD

2021-03-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
Congrats to the buyer. That was a heckuva deal. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, March 29, 2021 at 3:31:46 PM UTC-7 Howard Hatten wrote: > SOLD > > On Monday, March 29, 2021 at 6:31:02 PM UTC-4 Howard Hatten wrote: > >> Thanks for all the interest >> >> On

[RBW] Quarter-year check in! Re: Ringing out 2020, Goals for 2021

2021-04-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
e pictures, and am surprised almost every ride to make new little discoveries. Sometimes a mileage goal gets me into a rut of forcing myself to grind out miles, and it becomes drudgery. With my wandrer rides, I'm never trying to "get it over with". How are your 2021 goals going so f

[RBW] Brevets on Rivs -- 2021 Dillon Beach 200k

2021-08-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
bottles. I started with homemade ACV Gatorade, and supplemented on the road with water, a pellegrino, a cold bottled coffee drink and an iced tea. I finished with one Lara Bar uneaten, and had a salad and some nuts when I got home. It was a splendid day on the bike. I posted a couple photos on ins

[RBW] Re: Nexave Rear Der

2021-08-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
Re Rapid Rise hoarding: I just bought a used XTR GS cage Rapid Rise RD. Total weight weenie bling! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 9:41:54 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Now is a good time to stock up on a few Altus rear derailers. They are > cheap and

[RBW] Re: Brevets on Rivs -- 2021 Dillon Beach 200k

2021-08-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
time to do another century, but on 50-70 mile rides I've been > trying to snack throughout the ride, esp early, and that works for me. > > Any suggestions from folks when doing rides long enough to require a meal? > > Adam > > On Monday, August 16, 2021 at 9:10:25 AM UTC-5

[RBW] Re: Brevets on Rivs -- 2021 Dillon Beach 200k

2021-08-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
las, and a Hillborne, so it's kind of dumb for me to imagine the combination of all of them. :) Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, August 16, 2021 at 9:26:03 AM UTC-7 Austin B. wrote: > @Bill, > > My 2014 Roadeo takes 35mm Bon Jon EL's just fine (mounted to H Plus Son

[RBW] Re: Where are the cheap seats?

2021-08-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
most certainly start under $20. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, August 16, 2021 at 1:14:26 PM UTC-7 Jack Barnes wrote: > Looking for a cheap, basic saddle... maybe like Riv used on the complete > Clems. Something that'll do the job for a short ride, but no big deal if it

Re: [RBW] Re: Where are the cheap seats?

2021-08-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
UTC-7 Jack Barnes wrote: > Hey thanks Bill, I’m in Portland and could definitely go browse used part > bins or see what shops have as take-offs. At this moment buying on the list > or online would also work well for me. > > On Mon, Aug 16, 2021 at 1:26 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Brevets on Rivs -- 2021 Dillon Beach 200k

2021-08-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
John Hawrylak asked about the difference between my Norther Lyon and my Roadeo. Specifically, he asked: "Do you notice a difference in the 2 *other than the* high-low trail geometries???" Yes indeed I do. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 10:01:01 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: Brevets on Rivs -- 2021 Dillon Beach 200k

2021-08-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
h. If the piece of glass is big enough that it could punch through, you may hear the tick-tick and wipe it off with the palm of the glove. I'll probably put the road tires on, just to avoid the side-eye from the roadies. :) Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, August 16, 2021

[RBW] Re: FS: 2001 Riv Custom $2100

2021-08-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
the tube in question and check, I guess. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 1:13:13 PM UTC-7 maxcr wrote: > I got an interesting note from a fellow member: > > "The photo looks like the junction of the head tube and down tube. > You can check with Riv

[RBW] Re: FS: 2001 Riv Custom $2100

2021-08-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
y a few tools that are important enough to double up on my toolboard, and that's one of them. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 6:07:25 AM UTC-7 maxcr wrote: > Thanks for the insight Bill! I don't own a caliper so until I make my way > to the LB

[RBW] Re: Romulus replacement brake pads

2021-08-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
ost popular. It looks like you have the dual-compound variant. Inserts are about $10 per pair. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 2:42:08 PM UTC-7 rickur...@gmail.com wrote: > On Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 5:41:03 PM UTC-4 Rick Urbanowski wrote: > >>

[RBW] Re: Rivs, jigs & DIY

2021-08-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
list... Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 3:35:12 AM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > I don't know, there's something about the intersection of Rivendell ethos, > futzing with things, and self-reliance that strikes a chord with me. Maybe > it's n

Re: [RBW] Question on yesterday’s blugh

2021-08-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
. If the Rivendell 7sp cassette is disassemble-able, then maybe one could run narrow inter-cog spacers and get it to work on that hub. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, August 30, 2021 at 12:35:23 PM UTC-7 MP wrote: > It’s intriguing to me, I have an '88 Panasonic PT-3500 I’m buildi

[RBW] Re: RBW decal kits - where to source?

2021-08-31 Thread Bill Lindsay
be no harm in asking him to source the decals and add the decalwork to your bill. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 1:29:37 PM UTC-7 Jason Fuller wrote: > Hey all - I wasn't totally sure who I should be going to, whether it would > be Riv themselves, Joe

[RBW] Re: New Wheels for Clem; need advice

2021-09-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
you feel like you enjoy riding it more, that's sensational. Personalizing your bike could be as simple as putting stickers on it. These are my thoughts on the matter. All are opinions. I think everybody should do anything they want to do to their bike to help themself enjoy it more.

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

2021-09-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
All sold. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 7:23:34 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I'm selling a Nitto Platrack and matching Sackville Platsack combination. > Newcomers won't know what this thing is, so I'll explain briefly > > The Platra

[RBW] Re: Brevets on Rivs -- 2021 Dillon Beach 200k.

2021-09-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
, which is always good. I got a bad ass medal for finishing a brevet on Centenary Day. scene Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, August 16, 2021 at 7:10:25 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Yesterday was brevet day, and it was my 29th career 200k brevet, but my > first on a "r

Re: [RBW] Re: Brevets on Rivs -- 2021 Dillon Beach 200k.

2021-09-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
with that. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 8:47:35 PM UTC-7 ttoshi wrote: > Good to see you Bill! It was a beautiful day and the only issue I had > with my small Roadeo is that there isn't much seat to tire clearance > (compared to my 650b). I u

[RBW] Re: Show Me Your Roadeo!

2021-09-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
ess. My Roadeo pictured has a custom Nobilette stem on it. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, September 20, 2021 at 4:59:07 PM UTC-7 Tim Bantham wrote: > John, You've got two great bikes with the QB and Roadeo. Both are high on > my list to own. I mostly agree with your com

[RBW] Re: Opinions sought on crankset for Hillborne

2021-09-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
ed myself that 170mm is too short, and 175mm is too long, and I've put my money where my mouth is throughout my fleet. I like the Silver in 173. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 2:26:55 PM UTC-7 EricP wrote: > Am hitting a crossroads with this. For the fi

[RBW] Re: Roadini or Homer

2021-09-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
Like if you have a relative that you visit often, park the Roadini there. You may find value in keeping both. Once you have both, you may find you can live without one. My Hillborne lives at my office in Michigan, and my Ebisu lives at my home in El Cerrito. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Th

[RBW] Re: Roadini or Homer

2021-09-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
ou want to build and then enjoy it for what it is, and don't fret over what it is not. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 9:38:43 AM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote: > I don't think its ALL about the build although that plays a major part. > There is certainly

[RBW] Re: Roadini or Homer

2021-09-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
es and builds a 34 pound Hilsen, then I agree with your warning: he'll likely feel like it's too similar to his Appaloosa. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 12:24:51 PM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote: > I never said that a Hilson couldn't be snappy. My p

[RBW] Re: FS: Roadini 54 $1400

2021-09-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
levers is now 'on top' which is a little unusual, but in my opinion that's fine. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, September 17, 2021 at 4:52:12 PM UTC-7 Jonathan D. wrote: > [image: IMG_3323.jpeg] > > > I am selling my 54 Roadini. It was just built up and a gr

Re: [RBW] Share More Riv Riding Pics

2021-09-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
the text says "the garden state" which is New Jersey. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 3:40:15 PM UTC-7 Paul Richardson wrote: > i wish this board requested / required one's location at signoff. it's a > great looking bike, great lookin

[RBW] Re: Show Me Your Roadeo!

2021-09-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
7;d characterize that setup as a 'race setup'. Now, at 52, I run the bars somewhat higher and use a 10cm 90-degree threadless stem. There's still about 5cm of drop, but I think of it as more of a dignified road setup. I totally could rock a 61 and would do so if I wanted to run the b

[RBW] Re: Anyone run 650b on a Sam Hillborne?

2021-10-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
CC is pretty common. I've got a few bikes in my stable that are intended for that kind of flexibility. My cantilever-Sam is not one of those bikes. 700x38 + fenders and it's perfect. For beefier tires, I grab one of my machines that has beefier tires Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA O

Re: [RBW] LF: Sam Hillborne & Rambouillet Decals

2021-10-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
g the original owner and having your Rivendell receipt is definitely helpful. I'm local to them and they know me personally, so when I wanted a Yves Gomez headbadge, they knew/remembered that I bought an Yves Gomez from them, so they sold one to me. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday,

[RBW] Re: Atlantis evolution?

2021-10-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
ube? It's older Is the top tube length short enough that a drop-bar cockpit is sensible? It's older (with a tiny window of exception) Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 10:32:35 AM UTC-7 David wrote: > Super newbie question here, but need to be sure fairly

[RBW] Re: Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

2021-10-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
beit a more modern look. Here's a link to the V-O blog. The Velo ORANGE Blog (velo-orange.blogspot.com) <https://velo-orange.blogspot.com/> There's no geo-chart or price, and no concrete availability schedule. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 8:45:2

Re: [RBW] Re: Pick your brains about spoke count?

2021-10-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
a horse like a bag of meal. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, October 25, 2021 at 11:15:47 AM UTC-7 campyo...@me.com wrote: > In my experience, the quality of the rim and spokes and the skill of the > wheelbuilder matter much more than the spoke count. A well-made 32-spoke >

[RBW] Re: The scariest Rivendell - Halloween Special - Pumpkin QuickBeam and Carbon

2021-10-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
On Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 5:50:37 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote: > Don't let Grant and the Riv gang see this, okay?.. > > - Max "Well, don't say I didn't warn ya in the subject line..." in A2 > > [image: QuickBeam - Enve 67 carbon wheels - drive side.jpeg] > [image: QuickBeam - carbon wheels - thr

[RBW] Re: 2014 Side Pull Sam Questions

2021-10-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
ube?" I think it was to keep the price down. When I bought mine in 2009, it was a $995 frameset. There are several cost-saving details on mine. No cream headtube, socketed dropouts, etc. I don't recall what MSRP was in 2013. Early Betty Foys were one color. Romulus and Redwood we

[RBW] Re: LF Single Speed Frame

2021-11-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
Large-58 with my 75.5cm SH. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, November 5, 2021 at 8:21:32 AM UTC-7 Bones wrote: > The Wabi I've been commuting on is perfect in spirit but it's just too > small. If anyone has a frame for sale (i.e. 62-64 Quickbeam, Simpleone ~ > wh

[RBW] Re: LF Single Speed Frame

2021-11-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
Here's a small flickr album from when I did the build a couple months back: https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72157719573693918 Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, November 5, 2021 at 10:10:28 AM UTC-7 Bones wrote: > Oh and Bill I'd love to see your Florida M

[RBW] Great Blue Homers

2021-11-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
The Homer Sale is live, 15 minutes in and all sizes are still available. There are 25 in 58cm, which is the size I think I'd buy if I wanted a fancy albastache country bike. Are you buying one? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] Re: Great Blue Homers

2021-11-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
r bosses is HOT. BL in EC On Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 12:19:25 PM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > The Homer Sale is live, 15 minutes in and all sizes are still available. > There are 25 in 58cm, which is the size I think I'd buy if I wanted a fancy > albastache country bike.

[RBW] Re: ISO: Front brake cable hanger with M5 thread

2021-11-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
about the second or third one. Not the first one. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 1:54:42 PM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi all -- Looking for a silver front cable hanger that takes a barrel > adjuster with an M5 thread. Want to drop one of thes

[RBW] Re: Anyone heard the Silver rear hubs?

2021-11-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
er to have NIB or NOS, then you likely will pay more. I believe I have an NIB M750 rear hub. Let me know if you want me to look for it. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, November 25, 2021 at 10:18:28 AM UTC-8 Jim Whorton wrote: > Happy Thanksgiving, everybody. I am planning a wheel

[RBW] Seatposts for sale: 26.8 and 27.2

2021-11-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
ck it up off my porch in El Cerrito, CA. If I have to ship, I'll charge actual shipping costs. Here's a link to my "stuff for sale" album. The seatposts are at the end: https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72157634724093620 Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You re

[RBW] Re: Seatposts for sale: 26.8 and 27.2

2021-11-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
Seatpost #2 is claimed BL in EC On Monday, November 29, 2021 at 10:33:47 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I've got two extra budget seatposts that I don't need. If you've got a > budget build on the horizon, perhaps you could use one: > > 1. A generic black aluminum

[RBW] Re: Anyone heard the Silver rear hubs?

2021-11-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
great price. I'd pay $15 for the skewer on its own! Front hubs also make cool fidget tchotchkes for your desk, or maybe you want to try wheelbuilding and need a hub. I bought three of them. Here's the ebay site: https://www.ebay.com/itm/393148158087 Bill Lindsay El Cerrito

[RBW] Re: WTB: 9 speed indexed shimano bar end right shifter

2021-12-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
mechanically good? More to the point, what's your budget? I see on ebay things are in the $65 to $90 range for both shifters. I presume you want to spend less than that for one? I will look in my shifter box and see what I have. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, December 1, 2

[RBW] Re: WTB: 9 speed indexed shimano bar end right shifter

2021-12-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
Turns out I have a total of four Shimano barcon shifters: three fronts and one 8sp rear. So I can't help. My two 9sp barcon shifters are on bikes. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 4:23:05 PM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > What does 'fracked out' m

[RBW] Re: what size Gus or Susie for tall riders?

2021-12-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
75cm. That's long. The Large Jones LWB on BikeInsights has a 4cm shorter effective TT (63.5cm). Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 8:12:27 AM UTC-8 Eric Daume wrote: > Hi Al, > > Do you think the Riv’s cockpit is really that much shorter than the >

[RBW] FS: Surly 135mm singlespeed rear hub

2021-12-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
ell Singlespeed concept(s). You will find photos of the hub at the end of my "Stuff For Sale" flickr album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72157634724093620 Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

Re: [RBW] FS: Surly 135mm singlespeed rear hub

2021-12-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
eccentric axle want to rotate, which will auto-loosen one axle nut if it moves at all. You have to run things plenty tight. The harder your riding, the tighter you have to run things. 5. No QR option Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 10:23:15 AM UTC-8 mkernan...@

Re: [RBW] FS: Surly 135mm singlespeed rear hub

2021-12-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
The Surly Ultra New rear hub has been claimed. Thanks Bill On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 10:56:06 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > No, the hub has no built-in chain tensioning. This Surly rear hub is a > normal rear hub does not have an eccentric axle like a White Industries > ENO

[RBW] Re: Opinions re Roadeo colors

2021-12-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
of purple for my Legolas. This shade is called Amethyst Smoke: Bike #2: 57cm Rivendell Legolas | A cross-bike with HED whee… | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/51310826119/in/album-72157719595208740/> Those are my opinions about the ideal colors for a Roadeo. Best of luck

[RBW] WTB Quickbeam Frameset

2021-12-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
I'm waiting for the RoadUno, and I'm certain the RoadUno is still coming eventually. While I wait, I'll throw out the WTB that could possibly distract me from my waiting. I've long wanted a Quickbeam, in 58 or 60, in Silver. If you have one and want to sell it to me,

[RBW] Re: hanging bikes on the wall

2021-12-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 1:38:37 PM UTC-8 Minh wrote: > hi all, hope everyone is adjusting to winter, at least for us in the > northeast! > as its getting colder, i'm dealing with some bike maint. and one of them > is solving the bike stora

[RBW] Re: Opinions re Roadeo colors

2021-12-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
cream Legolas. The cream of that headtube matches the cream of my cream and Red Roadeo. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, December 10, 2021 at 6:14:28 AM UTC-8 Jim S. wrote: > Thanks for all the responses. I think I like all the colors. > > Bill Lindsay: the cream-with-red-o

[RBW] Re: WTB Quickbeam Frameset

2021-12-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
esktop tactile tchotchkes one could ever have. Several months of clicking enjoyment before it gets onto a bike would make it practically free before I even ride it! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, December 10, 2021 at 5:09:20 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote: > No QB leads here, but at l

[RBW] FS: Cranksets and Shifters

2021-12-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
tom: https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72157634724093620 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

[RBW] Re: Opinions re Roadeo colors

2021-12-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
who cares about resale, get what you want. I still like the 'trademark' nature of it, just like I admire the 'trademark' look of an Atlantis. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, December 10, 2021 at 7:08:45 PM UTC-8 Austin B. wrote: > I'm with Paul G--on the wh

[RBW] Re: FS: Cranksets and Shifters

2021-12-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72157634724093620 On Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 9:32:25 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > A few low-cost items for sale for your winter projects: > > 1. Shimano Deore Hollowtech triple crankset. 175mm arms. Model > #FC-M591. They look almost

[RBW] Re: FS: Surly 135mm singlespeed rear hub

2021-12-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
can ship when I return. I'd be happy to field questions. If nobody wants it, I'll keep it for my own Rivendell Singlespeed concept(s). You will find photos of the hub near the end of my "Stuff For Sale" flickr album album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/

[RBW] Re: FS: Surly 135mm singlespeed rear hub

2021-12-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
SOLD BL in EC On Monday, December 13, 2021 at 1:47:24 PM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > The person who claimed this hub has changed their mind. So, it is back on > the market. Original listing repeated here: > > I'm imagining there are numerous Rivendell owners who may be kno

Re: [RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

2021-12-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
also on ebay for $3000: https://www.ebay.com/itm/175066323016?hash=item28c2c41848:g:1MQAAOSwnP5hkqqJ Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 7:58:41 PM UTC-8 Matthew Williams wrote: > Saluki > 62cm > $2000 > Laramie, WY > https://www.ebay.com/itm/14431965069

[RBW] Re: FS: Cranksets and Shifters

2021-12-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
The two cranksets are no longer available. I donated them locally. All sold! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 1:56:48 PM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Deore Shifters claimed. Two cranksets remain available. > > 1. Shimano Deore Hollowtech triple crankse

[RBW] Re: WTB Quickbeam Frameset

2021-12-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
>> Best, >> Rich in ATL >> >> On Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 11:56:17 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: >> >>> This is a quote from Grant's Blagh: >>> >>> 2. RoadUno: A one-speed for the road that no doubt some people will ride >>> on t

[RBW] Re: Brass Bits?

2021-12-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
t may have caught my eye: silver shifter plastic washers, brass ferrules, a roll of newbaums, a hillibike sticker, etc. Blue Lug has TONS of really great stuff, just remember to add brass bits next time it's worth the effort. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 9

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platypus = Joe's Custom

2022-01-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
4/36650803254 For what it's worth, any tig-welded Rivendell without a liftatube is an opportunity lost. I'd buy back my former "medium mountain mixte" for the price I sold it. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA *I know that it was not really a mixte. I know that inaccurately

[RBW] Re: Wanted: Crank Brothers Pedals

2022-01-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
Eric There is a set of Candy 2 pedals offered for sale over on IBob. The seller has not posted a picture. best Bill Lindsay On Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 4:16:28 PM UTC-8 campyo...@me.com wrote: > Anybody have a pair they don’t need? Black preferred, must be a style that > includ

[RBW] Re: Welder to add v-brake posts in SF Bay Area / Napa?

2022-01-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
ey in Oakland. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 12:00:33 PM UTC-8 Pancake wrote: > Looking to add v-brake posts to my Sam Hillborne and Cheviot (jealous of > those Platys). > *I need a bike frame builder / welder who can add them and is not to

[RBW] Re-introduction

2013-09-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
Bubba. Anyhow, here's my reintroduction post, so those that like me or have a longstanding beef with me won't be confused through the name change. Hi! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA 58cm Hilsen 58cm Betty Foy 56cm Bombadil -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: New Mixte?

2013-09-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
gt; all that trouble to make a seat lug and then have to modify it. > > Mountain Mixte/Appaloosa would be awesome! > > On Wednesday, September 18, 2013 11:40:58 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: >> >> Remember there was that super-involved seat lug on the BLUG, which said >&g

[RBW] two-day ramble: daly city/aptos/san jose

2013-09-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
three buddies asked me to help them plan a ride down to a conference in aptos. i had so much fun planning it that i went with them. we took bart to daly city and rode 90 miles to aptos on thursday. friday morning i rode straight over the hills to san jose and took caltrain and bart back home.

[RBW] Re: two-day ramble: daly city/aptos/san jose

2013-09-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
i can't believe how lucky we got with the weather. sun at 7am in daly city? i thought we were lost. it was legitimately hot in santa cruz. this morning in el cerrito it was pouring. we picked our spot brilliantly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] 120mm cassette hubs

2013-09-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
Compass Bikes just posted the availability of new Grand Boris branded 5 and 6 speed cassette hubs for 120mm rear spacing. That's a pretty exciting development for a lot of folks. They have the cog sets as well. I hope the freewheel hoarders aren't angry about it. If I understand the manufa

[RBW] Re: 120mm cassette hubs

2013-09-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
That's not all that hard a problem to find a solution for. You could buy their 14-28 six-speed cassette and just run an 8-speed chain. I'm sure the rest of your drivetrain would take that, wouldn't you think? Or, if you've stockpiled a bunch of 5-speed chains and want to stay period, they bui

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