Re: [RBW] Cargo e-bikes are an amazing concept, but the options are imperfect

2019-03-17 Thread Eric Daume
My experience for Surlys is that they are a platform for customizing, moreso than any other bike I've had. So don't expect the stock spec to work 100%, but the base is good and very adaptable. Eric down to just one Surly at the moment On Sat, Mar 16, 2019 at 10:26 PM Kolby wrote: > Hi all, > >

Re: [RBW] PSA: 2 Gus Boots For Sale on Riv Site

2019-03-29 Thread Eric Daume
I own a Jones LWB, and a Clem, and I have to say the Jones rides better pretty much everywhere. It's MUCH more confidence inspiring off road--the super long rake of the fork puts the front wheel way out in front of you, and the plus tires are fabulous. But surprisingly, it's at least as fun as the

Re: [RBW] Plus Tires for GBW

2019-03-30 Thread Eric Daume
The Panaracer Fat B Nimble is jokingly labeled as a 3.5”, but actually measures more like 2.7”, depending on the run width. It’s a nice rolling tire, but not particularly stout. Eric On Saturday, March 30, 2019, 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Front Rack For Big Wald Baskets

2019-04-05 Thread Eric Daume
Second this. I run my Walds this way, no real complaints. Eric On Friday, April 5, 2019, Mike Packard wrote: > The attachment hardware that comes with the Wald is pretty burly and > stable without a rack. If your handlebar config supports it, you could try > running that way for a while. > > Mi

Re: [RBW] Grant’s Hillybike Concept Attempts to Restore Balance to the Speed of Humanity

2019-04-07 Thread Eric Daume
Of course, a new car with stability control probably wouldn’t have spun out in this case. And if it did roll, it would have airbags and likely a stronger structure. But this seems to be getting pretty far off the GBW. On Monday, April 8, 2019, Mark Schneider wrote: > It's why I put my kids in ol

Re: [RBW] Re: Threadless Headset Questions

2019-04-15 Thread Eric Daume
But on the other hand, I remember mountain biking back in the day, when every crash would involve straightening out the threaded stem before I could get back on the trail. This never happens with threadless... though maybe in part because I crash less now than I used to. Eric On Mon, Apr 15, 2019

Re: [RBW] Soma sale - Triple crankset $28

2024-10-19 Thread Eric Daume
Super tempting, but I already have a NA crankset from the last sale ("only" 65% off) sitting on my shelf. FYI, these say "XD2" on the back of the arms. Eric On Fri, Oct 18, 2024 at 8:25 PM velomann wrote: > Just got another "Overstock Extreme" email from Soma. Picked up a polished > New Albion

Re: [RBW] WTB: 650b Wheels for Susie

2024-10-21 Thread Eric Daume
I live Velomine and have used them several times in the past, but boy, their website sucks. I'd much rather have some modern filters for diameter, hub size, disc, etc, rather than their random grouping of wheels by category. Eric On Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 6:48 AM Matt C. wrote: > FYI, a few years

Re: [RBW] Re: Joining RBW Owners Bunch without a Gmail address?

2024-11-11 Thread Eric Daume
I use the email interface, but delete 99.5% of the posts (probably 80% of those unread). If I ever want to dig something up, it's online somewhere. Eric On Mon, Nov 11, 2024 at 4:40 PM Paul M wrote: > You need to click on "My membership settings" and then click on > "Subscriptions" and then cli

Re: [RBW] Hello all...

2024-09-23 Thread Eric Daume
You seem like a good candidate for the step through modes (Platypus, Clem). No worries about standover height then. Eric On Sunday, September 22, 2024, Philip Hamilton wrote: > Like many, I've recently read the New Yorker article (posted below) that > features Rivendell bicycles. > > I'm an out

Re: [RBW] Re: (perhaps) dumb question time (bottle bosses)

2024-09-20 Thread Eric Daume
Low bosses also allow more room for a frame bag above them, though the bosses have been low longer than frame bags have been a thing, so I'm thinking that keeping the weight low is the original reason. Eric On Fri, Sep 20, 2024 at 10:17 AM Ginz wrote: > My guess is that they want to you have

[RBW] Anyone built their VO Camargue into a riv-inspired swept back build?

2024-11-20 Thread Eric Daume
Yeah, I had a 130mm stem on the VO with the Oxford. The Bosco comes back even more, so it would need something even longer. Eric On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, DavidP wrote: > In the back of my head I remembered seeing a Camargue on Eric's blog and > it looks like he had Soma Oxford bars on

Re: [RBW] “Best practices” for selling bicycles online without getting hoodwinked?

2024-11-27 Thread Eric Daume
My experience selling is that I (as the seller) choose the carrier and get a shipping cost. The buyer pays that along with the bike price before I send anything out. And use Paypal goods and services, not friends and family--buyers can retract F&F money after it's sent. Pirate Ship is my current g

Re: [RBW] what can I expect when changing from drop to upright bars?

2024-11-18 Thread Eric Daume
I just want to say, I think it’s awesome that Minh choose the QB as his one bike! Eric Wannabe minimalist, but six bikes now. Do I really need two folding bikes? On Monday, November 18, 2024, Minh wrote: > I ride my QB with albatross bars (exclusively for about 10 years now), for > a few years

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: New 61.5cm Mustard Homer Hilsen frameset

2024-12-04 Thread Eric Daume
What happened to the head badge? Eric On Wed, Dec 4, 2024 at 1:34 PM Paul M wrote: > Last call for this new Homer frameset with new Tektro brakes. > > On Sunday, 10 November 2024 at 16:06:24 UTC-8 Paul M wrote: > >> New price $1450 includes shipping. >> >> On Monday 4 November 2024 at 08:54:30 U

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day: My take on a Charlie H. Gallop

2024-12-29 Thread Eric Daume
Looks great. I love the idea of a dedicated flat bar road bike. But based on my previous experience, I’m very leery of the lack of stopping power of long reach side pull brakes in wet weather. I’ll look forward to a report from the field! Eric In rainy Plain City, OH On Sunday, December 29, 2024,

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day: My take on a Charlie H. Gallop

2024-12-30 Thread Eric Daume
block this morning, but my block is a > steep incline and decline, and the bike has effortless one-finger braking, > which is how I planned it. Come on over to El Cerrito if you want to feel > it for yourself. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Sunday, December 29, 2

Re: [RBW] Re: My First Riv (clydesdale MTB rider)

2025-02-06 Thread Eric Daume
Hi Nick, thanks for organizing this table, it’s interesting. Both of your statements are correct: the 10mm difference in drop means the fillet Susie or Gus will sit 10mm higher if the tire is the same. And 10mm shorter cranks can make up for this (though a 70mm drop is still a pretty low BB by mou

Re: [RBW] What Do Riv Riders Enjoy As COFFEE !

2025-02-02 Thread Eric Daume
Tea. Yorkshire gold, with a touch of honey and milk. Eric On Sunday, February 2, 2025, Garth wrote: > I remember when we used to have such discussions, so as I was making soome > this morning I was wondering just that. "What do Riv riders enjoy by way of > coffee ?" > > I'm a tinker-er, I'm al

Re: [RBW] What's the new model going to be in 2025?

2025-01-10 Thread Eric Daume
Clearly it's a Rivendell/Slingshot collaboration. Think of the downtube lug to hold the spring on! Eric On Fri, Jan 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: > Grant's latest blagh includes a head badge mockup. > > https://www.riv

Re: [RBW] Slipping/sliding/jumping/ghosting gears on a new Platypus

2025-01-17 Thread Eric Daume
Are you keeping with friction shifting, or going indexed? Eric On Friday, January 17, 2025, meti...@gmail.com wrote: > Good Friday morning, friends. > > I took a beautiful ride on my new Platy yesterday…yes, there is still salt > and some ice on the roads and snow is everywhere, but temps were

Re: [RBW] By Request: Leah’s Mystery Bike

2025-02-09 Thread Eric Daume
Or add more garage hooks. On Sun, Feb 9, 2025 at 1:46 AM Joe Bernard wrote: > I have one solution for marital bliss. Sell the husband's ebike. > > On Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 8:24:15 PM UTC-8 Ray Varella wrote: > >> Leah, >> Your husband’s comment about having too many bikes illustrates tha

Re: [RBW] Bicycle Life Style blog defunct?

2025-03-20 Thread Eric Daume
gt; to be that if I logged into my specific "Riv" blogs in order to make a post > I'd get a choice between between BicycleLifeStyle and Rivendell Owners > Bunch. What changed? > > > On Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 2:54:55 PM UTC-5 Eric Daume wrote: > >> Thi

Re: [RBW] Bicycle Life Style blog defunct?

2025-03-19 Thread Eric Daume
This wasn't a blog, but an email list provided through (IIRC) Google groups. When I check my list of Google groups, I don't see it anymore. Eric On Wed, Mar 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM George Schick wrote: > Every now and then I surf into the Bicycle Life Style blog moderated by > Peter White to see wh

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rivendell Yellowolly bicycle - now tariffs and bicycles

2025-04-05 Thread Eric Daume
If they're on the boat but not through customs, I think they would still get hit by the tariff. It's paid by the importer, remember. I wonder if the tariff cost is based on just the manufacturing cost, or mfg cost + shipping cost? No idea. Eric On Fri, Apr 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM Bill Lindsay wrote

Re: [RBW] RivATB sighting

2025-04-05 Thread Eric Daume
$1050 for a MUSA Riv frameset would be a bargain today, so in 25 years, I'll probably look back on $1750 Taiwan framesets and think, I shoulda got one then. Eric On Sat, Apr 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > I am surprised at the prices. $60 for a rain suit but the Rivendell frame > was

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

2025-04-05 Thread Eric Daume
April Fool's joke aside, I'm not sure why the OP is so against racing bikes. No one is forcing anyone to ride anything. You can get a super functional hybrid with an upright position and good tire clearance for <$500. Or you can buy pro level gear and live your daydreams without mortgaging your hou

Re: [RBW] Watch Platypus frames being built!

2025-03-26 Thread Eric Daume
Hot take: a Taiwanese production frame is probably better made than a typical custom builder. They do much more volume, so more experience, and have much more tooling for shaping and fixturing the tubes. Eric On Tue, Mar 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM Jeremy Till wrote: > Framebuilder/YouTuber Daniel Yan

Re: [RBW] Bike Life Lately

2025-03-27 Thread Eric Daume
I'm the same way with tubeless. I'm an experienced rider, so it almost feels like peer pressure that I should be using tubeless. But every time I try it, it's much more hassle than it's worth. I'd rather deal with my typical flat or two per year (which are made more difficult now due to tubeless re

Re: [RBW] Favorite S24O Recipes

2025-04-10 Thread Eric Daume
I’m a dedicated gourmand. My usual backpacking overnight meal is ramen or mac and cheese plus a tuna packet. I’ll add the recipe if needed :) Eric On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Keith P. wrote: > Anyone have a favorite S24O overnight snack or meal? > I would love to hear about it. > > I sometime

Re: [RBW] Joe App Shifting with a Rapid Rise

2025-04-10 Thread Eric Daume
Also check your B tension screw. It looks like it might get close in the bigger cogs. On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, J Imler wrote: > One thing to try is shortening the cable. Per Antonio at Riv go with 90 > degree entry into the derailleur. Also make sure cable is tucked into the > pulley zone not

Re: [RBW] For your Roaduno or Frank Jones Jr.?: Longer chainstays, gears & disc brakes.

2025-04-01 Thread Eric Daume
Looking at the price and the date, I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for this. Eric On Tue, Apr 1, 2025 at 1:17 PM iamkeith wrote: > Interesting new adapter from Surly, for co verting single-speeds, > announced today. It doesn't really fit the Rivendell ethos and I don't > know how well it wou

Re: [RBW] Calling All Suntour XC Pro Experts

2025-04-08 Thread Eric Daume
If I ever have capacity concerns, I always err so I can still run big/big. A sloppy chain in small/small(er) isn’t a catastrophic failure mode. But I’m mostly 1x these days, so it’s a moot point for me. Eric On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Garth wrote: > Yes, the hanger is measured c-c. A velobase

Re: [RBW] ISO Shimano Deore T610 v-brakes

2025-04-17 Thread Eric Daume
mano XTR that I don't think >>>> are made anymore. I am curious about the upcoming Silver branded ones that >>>> Riv is bringing out. Sorry to aid in taking this off the rails >>>> >>>> On Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:29:13 PM UTC-4 Bill Lin

Re: [RBW] ISO Shimano Deore T610 v-brakes

2025-04-16 Thread Eric Daume
It looks like the brake arm is the same between the Deore and the T4000. The Deore just comes with cartridge pads. Just get the T4k. Eric On Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM Alfonso Saco Díaz wrote: > Yes I’ve seen those, thanks. They are widely available but I’m slightly > put off by the copy on

Re: [RBW] Re: FYI: Gallop Tire Clearance

2025-03-06 Thread Eric Daume
I'm digging the Salsa stem! Eric On Thu, Mar 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: > ...and it looked so butch I couldn't resist putting the other tire on and > getting a photo in the sunshine: > > Gallop on 48s >

Re: [RBW] Bombadil vs Moonshiner

2025-03-11 Thread Eric Daume
You guys are making me miss my Jones LWB. Both of them. Eric On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM David Ross wrote: > Unfortunately, I can’t talk you out of it. I would definitely consider > myself a Luddite, and my favorite bike is my Gus. That said, if you want to > start doing something like ridi

Re: [RBW] V Brake Levers with Thumb Shifters on the Inside

2025-02-24 Thread Eric Daume
-1 for the Avids. I find the clamping bolt location on the outer part of the band is really uncomfortable when I grab that part of the lever body. They’re OK on a normal flat bar, where you don’t grab the lever body, but I never use them on sweepy bars. A lot of plain Jane Shimano or Asia Compe l

Re: [RBW] YelloWolley

2025-03-30 Thread Eric Daume
It would be nice if it had a lighter tube set than the Rosco Plat. That was not an inspirational bike to ride. Eric Former RP owner On Sunday, March 30, 2025, Joe Bernard wrote: > Looks like the Rosco Platy to me. I think the main difference from all the > frames mentioned is it will be lighter

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

2025-04-02 Thread Eric Daume
I’m on the overpriced side. This price doesn’t include shipping either, so take that out of the equation. You might get that price if it was new/never ridden, but not after riding it. It’s not my size, but I wouldn’t consider it until it was $1200 or so. Then I would expect the buyer to come down

Re: [RBW] Suggestions on changes to Joe Appaloosa.

2025-03-25 Thread Eric Daume
Anything from Soma, I suggest you get on their email list and wait a few weeks before buying. They are regularly having 25-65% off sales to clear out inventory. Eric On Monday, March 24, 2025, Ben Miller wrote: > Jim, > > Merry Sales (which is Soma Fab) has the New Albion Crankset in 42/28 >

Re: [RBW] Re: Hobson-Zingo tools tried and liked?

2025-05-11 Thread Eric Daume
It's not labeled as a HZ, but I'll recommend the Mike Plumpatire floor pump here. It puts out enough volume that I used it for my motorcycle tires rather than dragging the compressor out :) Eric On Sun, May 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM Berkeleyan wrote: > This past week, I used the H-Z freewheel tool o

Re: [RBW] Re: The Charlie Gallop Thread

2025-05-14 Thread Eric Daume
Stay tuned for our next episode, when Leah buys a drop bar Roadini. :) Eric On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote: > Ok, here’s what I have decided after Monday night’s club ride. Charlie is > easy and breezy and quick on the draw, yes. But in head

[RBW] WTB: 60cm Sam frameset

2025-05-17 Thread Eric Daume
Looking for a Sam Hillborne, 60cm, ideally canti with single top tube, and a frameset. Thanks, Eric Plain City, OH -- 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 em

Re: [RBW] Is there a shortcut way to soften up my Brooks B17?

2025-05-18 Thread Eric Daume
Switch it to a C17. I’ve never liked the leather Brooks saddles: hard, slippery, and uncomfortable. But I picked up a used C17, and it fixes all of those issues. The frame is much nicer as well—looks like a nice cast piece with saddle loops, vs the rough stamping of the B17. Eric On Sunday, May

Re: [RBW] Re: Planning my first bikepacking trip

2025-06-15 Thread Eric Daume
One rule my kids and I have for camping is, "you always forget something." This gets us in the proper mindset :) Eric On Sun, Jun 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM Leah Peterson wrote: > This is all good. I’ll plan some practice runs before we leave. I even > have the perfect destination with the perfect mil

[RBW] Re: Back in the Riv fold

2025-06-19 Thread Eric Daume
The seller confirmed it’s a complete bike. Whew! On Thursday, June 19, 2025, Eric Daume wrote: > Yeah, I was actually having the same concerns when I thought back to the > photos vs the (lousy AI) description. I have a belated question in to the > seller. > > On Thursday, J

[RBW] Back in the Riv fold

2025-06-18 Thread Eric Daume
I’ve been Riv-less for several years now, but I’m back in the club. My bike fund was flush from flipping a Surly Krampus, I was all set to order a Crust Lightning Bolt, then found this on my regular eBay search: https://www.ebay.com/itm/167594878053 Eric Waiting for a ship notice, in Plain City O

[RBW] Re: Back in the Riv fold

2025-06-19 Thread Eric Daume
;t be the first > time. > > On Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 8:42:20 PM UTC-4 Stephen Durfee wrote: > >> ("Hey ChatGPT - write me a description for a Riv Quickbeam for sale..." ) >> whatever, that a really nice score Eric! >> >> On Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne front wheel removal

2025-06-20 Thread Eric Daume
I once used a power tool (angle grinder or dremel) to shorten a brake pad, and my garage smelled like burnt rubber for the rest of the day. Eric On Fri, Jun 20, 2025 at 8:14 AM Garth wrote: > > There's also the option for modifying the pads that come with the brakes, > as in using a shears and/

Re: [RBW] Saddles! What a Pain!!

2025-06-09 Thread Eric Daume
The worst saddle I ever had was the stock Velo (?) saddle on the original Clem. So actually painful for me that I didn’t make it to the end of the block before turning around and changing it out. Not a fan of Brooks leather saddles. I’ve tried them a handful of times, but to me they’re just hard,

Re: [RBW] Planning my first bikepacking trip

2025-06-12 Thread Eric Daume
Ooh, a pillow is good advice. I tried the stuff sack full of clothes, then an inflatable pillow, and finally found contentment with a Nemo Fillo pillow. It's not the lightest, smallest, or cheapest (combination air and foam), but it's the best I've used so far. Eric On Thu, Jun 12, 2025 at 11:38 

Re: [RBW] Planning my first bikepacking trip

2025-06-10 Thread Eric Daume
Maybe try a local S24O as a shakedown ride to try everything out before going on a bigger trip. I know in my locale, I’ve found a quiet spot or two where I can not quite legally camp, but no one has complained yet. Eric Plain City OH On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: >

Re: [RBW] FS: 60cm Quickbeam Frameset, Fenders, Wheels, Tires, Bars

2025-07-02 Thread Eric Daume
I’m surprised this lasted as long as it did, seems like a very good price. Maybe people are scared of sourcing 120mm wheels. Congrats to the new owner! Eric Recent QB buyer as well. On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Mike Ullmer wrote: > You beat me to posting the update Ken, but yes I'll say this is

Re: [RBW] Re: Most secure way to sell a bike?

2025-07-08 Thread Eric Daume
FB always sends me an automated notification that Zelle isn't secure, when it detects someone who mentions that. I don't have Zelle, so no first hand knowledge. With paypal, you want to use goods and services, not friends and family. F&F doesn't have fees, but the buyer can later retract their pay

Re: [RBW] Rear Der for Appaloosa

2025-07-11 Thread Eric Daume
I agree with Garth that any non-clutch derailleur won’t make a big difference. But after riding modern parts, chain slap really annoys me. My off road bikes get clutch derailleurs. Eric On Friday, July 11, 2025, Garth wrote: > I doubt a new RD is going to offer any less slap. To me the relativ

[RBW] FS: Brooks B-17 Special

2025-07-03 Thread Eric Daume
Brooks B-17 special (honey, copper rivets). This came on a Quickbeam I just bought. I'm not a B-17 kind of guy, but maybe you like hard and slippery saddles. It looks to be in decent shape, but there is some minor leather cracking around the nose rivet. $75 shipped to CONUS. You can see more pi

[RBW] Re: Brooks B-17 Special

2025-07-04 Thread Eric Daume
and SOLD. On Thu, Jul 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM Eric Daume wrote: > Brooks B-17 special (honey, copper rivets). This came on a Quickbeam I > just bought. I'm not a B-17 kind of guy, but maybe you like hard and > slippery saddles. It looks to be in decent shape, but there is some m

Re: [RBW] Rear Der for Appaloosa

2025-07-21 Thread Eric Daume
This discussion makes me wish that instead of a rapid rise rear derailer, Riv had invested in a silver derailleur that is 8 or 9 speed compatible, but with a clutch. Clutch derailers are wonderful on rough terrain, but they mostly don’t work with friction shifters. Eric On Monday, July 21, 2025,

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