[RBW] Re: Photos from last weekend's overnighter

Beautiful! It never fails that I miss Japan so after seeing your photos. I really love the one of your Hunq among the stars. Cheers, John On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 5:51:56 AM UTC-7 diana@gmail.com wrote: > Awesome shots. What size tires were you running? > > On Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

Beautiful photos, Jamin! What a gorgeous ride that must have been. Wow! And the color of your Atlantis is stunning. Beautiful bicycle. Cheers, John On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 8:29:17 PM UTC-7 jamin orrall wrote: > *photos taken on an ancient 7 megapixel Olympus C-7070, fun camera! > > On Tues

Re: [RBW] Riv-rafting

4:34:56 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > More interesting photos; thanks. Particularly interesting is how small the > inflatable packs up for rack carriage. > > How long does it take to unfold and inflate, and afterward to deflate and > fold up the boat? > > On Mon, May 13, 202

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

That bike looks delicious! A very fine build indeed. Cheers, John On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:57:08 PM UTC-7 Mathias Steiner wrote: > I'm a little mystified by the whole step-through thing, so a Platypus > isn't high on my personal list. > > But THAT is a great build. You can tell a lot of th

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

Uh oh, Tony, I see another thread germinating: Great Breweries My Riv Steers Me Towards. Ha! Cheers, John On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:31:48 PM UTC-7 Tony Lockhart wrote: > @Patrick -- Great beer in Arcata. Look up the Lost Coast Brewery if you're > ever in the area. > > On Wednesday, May

[RBW] Re: WTB/T Nitto Tallux 5cm Stem

iday, January 12, 2024 at 7:44:49 PM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote: > Thank you, Michael! This will certainly be my next step after I give the > 'reduce, reuse' strategy a go. > > Cheers, John > > On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 3:42:37 PM UTC-8 Michael Connors wrote: >

[RBW] Re: My new Wired Magazine article about fat, supple tires

Fine article Joe! I imagine there will now be a run on Riv bikes and RH tires. The more people on bikes, the better! Cheers, John On Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 8:18:20 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: > On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:42:21 PM UTC-5 Joe Ray wrote: > > Along with being a Homer owner, m

Re: [RBW] Touch-up paint

Excellent article Erl; thanks for sharing! Leave it to the Japanese to elevate imperfection and entropy to an art form. And Bill's characterization of beausage is spot on but, not for everyone. Cheers, John On Monday, June 3, 2024 at 12:14:11 PM UTC-7 WETH wrote: > This discussion reminded me

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rider Recipes

Here's a quick, easy and delicious camp dish that I call 'Cowboy Chili'. It works best if you pass through a town late in the day and are not riding much further as there's canned goods. 1 can of black beans 1 can of sweet corn kernels 1 can of chopped tomatoes (fire-roasted from Trader Joes!) 1

Re: [RBW] WTB SCAMMER ALERT - gran09861@gmail

Yup, 'gran' contacted me as well, and the first thing I did was to check here for previous activity. Seemed rather persistent. Thanks for the heads-up Jim. Cheers, Joh On Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 7:31:14 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote: > Yep, gran wrote me too: > > > On Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 3

[RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

Good on you, Leah! Being able to maintain and fix one's bicycle is just shy of the fun had in pedaling it. Carry on and one day you'll be building your own wheels! Cheers, John On Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 8:06:12 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > I can't true up a whole bent-outta-whack wheel

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: The Cabo Loop, BSC

ide report ! Thank-you for sharing. > What was the day time high temperatures like ? > > Kim Hetzel > Yelm, WA. > > On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 7:41:09 PM UTC-8 Sky Coulter wrote: > >> Awesome! Thanks for the write up. That looks like a great get away. >> >>

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: The Cabo Loop, BSC

ith very few people around. I > would be happy eating authentic Mexican food. > > In my dreamtime, > Kim Hetzel > Yelm, WA. > > On Sun, Feb 19, 2023 at 10:00 PM John Rinker wrote: > >> Hey Kim, >> >> Daytime temps were around 25-27C (77-80F) A couple

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: The Cabo Loop, BSC

ently in the southwest corner of Portugal, where there is > less than the rest of theAlgarve coast to the east. Steve > > On Mon, Feb 20, 2023 at 9:37 PM John Rinker wrote: > >> Thanks, friends! Glad you enjoyed the read. Even more fun to ride it, so >> make a plan if you can.

Re: [RBW] Custom frame bag for Gus

Super cool, and great design! I, too, offer kudos for the chain-slap patch, and I really like the Irish strap accent at the kickstand plate. Cheers, John On Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 4:05:48 PM UTC-8 Andrew Letton wrote: > Nice! I especially like the black patch adjacent to the chain. >

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: The Cabo Loop, BSC

; On Tue, Feb 21, 2023 at 11:56 PM John Rinker wrote: > >> Steven, >> >> That looks like fine Spring riding and that road swinging up the hill >> looks like a lot of fun (up or down). Years ago I lived in Morocco and >> visited Portugal. I remember it being wil

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: The Cabo Loop, BSC

ig "Swollen Tongue" in Tucson > > On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 5:42:44 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > >> A friend and I recently hung up our skis here in BC for a few weeks and >> headed south to Baja Sur to ride the Cape (Cabo) Loop that completes the >> p

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: The Cabo Loop, BSC

st Need purifier for over 2 decades now. A job of > work but it does purify...even radioactivity. > > Craig > > On Friday, February 24, 2023 at 11:07:44 AM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > >> Hey Craig, Yes, these are critical questions indeed. First, no, we were >> not

[RBW] Re: Fitting the Hunqapillar for touring

Johnny, No, no real structural reason for the change, just an aesthetic decision. Or, maybe because I moved the light to the dropout. That rack is a Nitto R14 that I bought at BlueLug in Tokyo, and it's very well-built. It's

[RBW] Bikepacking Essentials: On Finding Goldilocks

Moving this over from Johnny's 'Fitting the Hunqapillar' thread and in response to Jay's inquiry about my essential packing list for touring. Of course, some of it depends on the nature of the tour itself: climate, remoteness, and goals for the trip. For example, on the Great Divide, I packed

[RBW] Re: Bikepacking Essentials: On Finding Goldilocks

hanks, > Damo > > On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 10:44:31 AM UTC+11 John Rinker wrote: > >> Moving this over from Johnny's 'Fitting the Hunqapillar' thread and in >> response to Jay's inquiry about my essential packing list for touring. >> >>

Re: [RBW] Hand-Wringing: Kickstand Edition

Wow, Ken! I love that polished double! A real pletscher to look at! How'd you do that? Cheers, John On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 7:19:38 AM UTC-8 Ken Yokanovich wrote: > I polished a kickstand for the build of my daughter's Cheviot and said to > myself "never again!" > [image: Cheviot Kicker

[RBW] Re: Bikepacking Essentials: On Finding Goldilocks

Jeffrey Arita wrote: > @John Rinker: > > For your GD loadout, it amazes me how much bikepackers have in common: our > list matches *almost *verbatim - down to the Sea to Summit eVent drybags > (and no, I'm pretty sure we didn't memo each other before heading out). >

[RBW] Mapping the Rivendell World

After seeing a few posts where others are wondering who rides a Riv nearby, I got to wondering about the possibility of creating some sort of a map whereby Riv riders could drop a pin near the city or town in which we mostly ride. Of course, dropping a pin on one's home address may not be what

[RBW] Re: Mapping the Rivendell World

cycle-map > > -Dave (also a unicyclist, near Boston) > > On Friday, March 10, 2023 at 4:53:14 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: > >> After seeing a few posts where others are wondering who rides a Riv >> nearby, I got to wondering about the possibility of creating some sort of a &

[RBW] Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

The Map of Riv Riders is ready!* Thanks to Dave's example of the 'Unicycle Community Map' I've put together a similar interactive map that Riv Riders can now populate with your location. As mentioned, the purpose of this map is to help Riv riders find each other, connect and plan rides. Here'

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

3 at 8:45:26 PM UTC-8 John Bokman wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks for setting this up John! >>>> >>>> John in Portland >>>> >>>> On Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 1:41:43 PM UTC-8 fra...@gmail.com wrote: >>>> >>>

[RBW] Re: FS: Cool Vintage Components (Sugino, Suntour, Shimano)

Eliot, I'd be interested in the Suntour V derailleur. Is it a long cage? Cheers, John On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 12:18:37 PM UTC-7 eliot...@gmail.com wrote: > I have some excellent condition (some NOS) vintage bits if anyone is > interested. > > Prices are based off of recent eBay sales. If

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

hoping this will open up a whole new >>> level of interaction and adventure among us RBW owners! >>> >>> On Mar 12, 2023, at 6:04 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: >>> >>>  >>> >>> John Rinker: Thank you, fun map! >>> >>>

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

And Kai from (40.7149091, -73.9313736) wins the 100th pin award! On Monday, March 13, 2023 at 10:41:21 AM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > Cheers to all! It's been fun watching the pins drop and the map fill in > with little bicycle bubbles. > > John > > On Monday, March 13,

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

Misspelled your name? Move from Arizona to Babylonia? To do this, simply click on the 'Riv Rider Registration' and you can choose to 'Edit your response.' Cheers, John On Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 12:59:58 PM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote: > The Map of Riv Riders is ready!

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Bridgestone MB-2 Wigsplitter

Hmm...why 'Wigsplitter'? A very beautiful build, by the way. Cheers, John On Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 7:25:48 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > A bump for the weekend, in case anyone missed my notice. > > Many thanks > > On Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 4:29:58 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

have test-ridden something, but didn't know >> how to find an example nearby. This could really help. >> >> >> >> >> On Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 5:33:44 PM UTC-6 John Rinker wrote: >> >>> The map is growing nicely! Got riders in Oceania and

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

Good suggestions Keith. The map doesn't really need a specific address to work, just someplace nearby. Also, your suggestion about models and sizes has been added to the form. Answers can be edited on the form should people choose to add this info (or delete specific street addresses). Cheers

[RBW] Re: SimWorks KoMA light mount hack

Very elegant! I do hope it lasts at least as long as the seatpost. Nicely done. Cheers, John On Friday, March 24, 2023 at 6:03:09 PM UTC-7 andyree...@gmail.com wrote: > Let's place bets. How long do you reckon some 1/16" brass rod will last as > a light mount to my S65 seatpost? > > [image: I

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

2) it would be great to list the model(s) and size(s) of bikes you own. >> So many times I wish I could have test-ridden something, but didn't know >> how to find an example nearby. This could really help. >> >> >> >> >> On Thursday, March 16, 20

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

Mar 24, 2023 at 7:45 PM John Rinker wrote: > >> I'm playing with the idea of riders being able to add a photo of their >> bike such that when one clicks on a map pin not only do you get info in the >> sidebar but also an image of a beautiful bicycle. (You can

[RBW] Re: Riv Rider's Photo Feature

Sorry about that quick delete and repost. Had to remedy an annoying tpyo. Cheers, John On Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 6:48:12 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > The photo feature is ready to go (fingers crossed). If you want to add a > photo, read on! > > On the map page <https://s

[RBW] Re: Sharing your winter ride photos northern hemisphere Spring 2023

Yowza Ted, that Breadwinner is a beaut! Great color scheme. Cheers, John On Monday, March 27, 2023 at 3:44:05 PM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: > Well, either people are being quiet, or they are busy, or maybe they are > like me, still getting snow. We had 10" (40cm) Saturday. It hasn't warmed > up m

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

he map. Cheers, John On Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 5:59:52 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > Ha, Ray! That's a brilliant idea per Keith's caution about using your > specific address. > > Thanks, Patrick. I'm working on it. > > Cheers, John > > On Saturday, Marc

[RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

At the risk of taking this discussion in an unintended direction and opening a can of worms that, in my mind, has been opened for quite some time now, I find this question of how many bikes one ‘needs’ to be an interesting one to consider from a variety of perspectives. (Full disclosure: the

[RBW] Re: The Physics of Bicycles

Whoa, Matthew, this is super cool! I'm looking forward to delving into it. The illustrations with the sliders are very interesting to manipulate. Cheers, John On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 6:08:39 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote: > Here’s a set of explanations of the physics of bicycles, pai

[RBW] Re: Riv Rider's Map Photo Feature

nday, March 26, 2023 at 10:59:44 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > The photo feature is ready to go (fingers crossed). If you want to add a > photo of your Riv, read on! > > On the map page <https://sites.google.com/view/mapofrivendellriders/home>, > click '*Riv Rider Registra

[RBW] Re: Pamela Murray: Bike Hero

This is so cool! Pamela nailed it when she spoke about 'not being an intimidating person, not being an athletic person, not being a mechanical person...bikes are just that simple, that easy and that much fun.' But, her best line, to my mind, is 'any bike ride is better than no bike ride'. If al

Re: [RBW] Re: "You need 7 bikes" article

DavidP, Thanks for sharing that bit from Grant. Makes sense to me and seems a little more reasonable than 'seven is good'. Piaw, A broken frame seems a great reason to own a second bike, and this is exactly what prompted me to add the Atlantis to my already special Hunq. My Hunq broke once (sep

[RBW] Re: FS: New Acorn handlebar bag

oducts/small-handlebar-bag > > David Lipsky > > On Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 7:34:32 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > >> Brand new, never used Acorn handlebar bag in grey waxed canvas. $60 >> shipped in ConUS. I don't think this is currently available for Acorn bags. >>

[RBW] Re: FS: New Acorn handlebar bag

-7 Caroline Golum wrote: > Just popping in to say incredible Bicycle Day avatar <3 > > On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11:47:37 AM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote: > >> Bump. >> >> On Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 11:34:46 PM UTC-7 Hetchins52 wrote: >> >>> I think

[RBW] Re: FS: New Acorn handlebar bag

Bag is sold. Thanks. On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 3:59:58 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > Thanks Caroline! Happy (belated) Bicycle Day! Here's a fun link: Bicycle > Day Graphic Novel > <https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2019/aug/06/graphic-history-first-lsd-tr

[RBW] Re: Sharing your winter ride photos northern hemisphere Spring 2023

Very groovy looking Hunq, Weth! How big are those tires? Bikie's right. They mean business! Cheers, John On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 7:26:26 PM UTC-7 Bikie#4646 wrote: > Erl, that Hunq looks like it means business! Very nice. Beautiful photos > too. > I've watched you try a number of Rivend

[RBW] Re: Ride(s) Report: Sky Islands East and White Rim Canyonlands

ly mountain bike territory or bikepacking rigs. What tires > were you running? > Randy in WI > > On Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 12:03:12 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: > >> April in the Kootenays (BC) is a good month to throw camping gear in the >> van, load up the bike rack,

Re: [RBW] Ride(s) Report: Sky Islands East and White Rim Canyonlands

ll on pavement: are you putting out more > energy compared to a similar RH slick? I've thought of trying the OR in > place of the 60+ mm Schwalbe Big Ones (extra lights; lighter than the el > ORs by 65 grams) for the sake of the knobs in sand. > > On Sun, May 7, 2023 at 11:03

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

Bump on this for those who may have missed it and want to add a pin to the map. See the top of the thread for instructions. On Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:20:12 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > I've added Rivendell Dealers to the Riv Rider's Map, and these icons are > in

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

the cool bikes about which we are so passionate! Cheers, John On Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 4:07:26 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > Bump on this for those who may have missed it and want to add a pin to the > map. See the top of the thread for instructions. > > On Tuesday, March 28, 20

[RBW] Re: Bike Snob, moral counselor

Thanks for sharing this Patrick. I've long enjoyed reading BSNYC (I have a soft spot for irreverence). These particular thoughts remind me that we choose our actions but often not our reactions. Being more mindful and purposeful as I move through my days (on or off a bicycle) I find helps to na

[RBW] FS/T: Nitto Tallux Stem

I've got a Nitto Tallux stem 12cm, 225mm, 25.4 on offer. Usual steer tube marks and a mark from cable rub near the handlebar mount. I'm looking to trade for the same in 7 or 8 cm, or $50 plus shipping ConUS. Photos

[RBW] Re: FS/T: Nitto Tallux Stem

Stem is sold. Cheers, John On Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 3:05:02 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > I've got a Nitto Tallux stem 12cm, 225mm, 25.4 on offer. Usual steer tube > marks and a mark from cable rub near the handlebar mount. I'm looking to > trade for the same in 7 o

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

Almost 200 riders on the map now, and quite a few lovely photos of some fine Rivs around the world. See the top of the thread if you want to add a pin. Cheers, John On Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 12:07:35 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > Just a reminder on this map if you haven't gone thr

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

Glad you are excited, Caroline. There are quite a few riders in your 'hood. Lovely B. Foy, by the way. Cheers, John On Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 12:16:13 PM UTC-7 Mike Godwin wrote: > Another trip to the desert, this one the California State Poppy Reserve in > west end of Antelope Valley LA Co

Re: [RBW] Re: Show Me Your Atlantis!

And with that, Tony, you become the 200th rider on the map! Cheers, John On Monday, March 28, 2022 at 5:40:27 AM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > Oh man! We are struggling so hard just to get to Spring here in northwest > Ohio.., this pic actually HURTS! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 27,

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

anks! > > On Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 10:39:01 AM UTC-7 Caroline Golum wrote: > >> I love this! Just added me + the Betty, excited to see who else in NYC is >> rocking a Riv <3 >> >> On Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 12:32:53 AM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote: >>

[RBW] Clean AND Buttery Shifting?

Both my Hunqapillar and Atlantis shift cleanly and, given the state of the rider on a given day, precisely. The Hunq has buttery shifting all across the rear cogs- easy, smooth, and...buttery! The Atlantis, however, is smooth but a little more resistant to change, and requires a little more for

Re: [RBW] Clean AND Buttery Shifting?

binding >> bolt on your shifter ? >> >> I have always avoided lubing my cables out of fear of attracting dirt. >> >> Eliot >> >> On Tue, Jun 13, 2023 at 3:15 PM John Rinker wrote: >> >>> Both my Hunqapillar and Atlantis shift cleanly and, gi

Re: [RBW] Clean AND Buttery Shifting?

haven't needed them yet, but I did try the brake cable version and it's > very impressive. > > On Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 6:28:07 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > >> Thanks, Eliot. Yes, cable housings are filed and run in very smooth >> curves with no bends. I

Re: [RBW] Clean AND Buttery Shifting?

Silver2 shifters. There can be a >> lot of difference between "identical" shifters. >> >> You can try swapping shifters between bicycles and see if the feel >> follows the shifter or stays with the bike. >> >> Laing >> >> On Wednesday, Ju

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

uesday, June 13, 2023 at 6:25:56 PM UTC-7 Tony Lockhart wrote: > Great news, John. Thanks for making this happen. > > On Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 8:59:17 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > >> And with that, Tony, you become the 200th rider on the list! >> >> Cheers, John >&

[RBW] Why Bicycles Will Save the Human Race

A number of years ago I was teaching children at a school in Asia, and I was invited to a learning conference to share my practice. One of the requirements for conference leaders was to present a 5-minute TED-style talk on a subject of their choice. I chose to speak about bicycles and why I bel

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

horses changes from time to time. > > [image: PXL_20240608_173411107_ponyhenge-1800.jpg] > [image: PXL_20240608_173301255_ponyhenge-1800.jpg] > > Enjoying the last days of "spring". > - Dave > > On Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 7:17:02 PM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote: >

[RBW] Re: A PSA From Gordon Ramsay

What I find most illuminating and encouraging about this discussion is that it is such a wonderful example of civil discourse. On a topic that can be quite polarizing because of each individual's experiences and emotional investment, it is remarkable to see the conversation progress along reaso

[RBW] Re: Rivrafting: Hunq's Maiden Voyage

awesome. Love the bike and that you thought to take your Hunq on >> an inflatable raft, just awesome. >> >> On Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 8:27:46 PM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote: >> >>> The Atlantis saw lots of river time aboard the Alpackaraft while I was >>>

[RBW] Cliffhanger Squeal

Good evening, I seem to remember some discussion from a while back about how Cliffhanger rims don't seem to play well with KoolStop salmon pads. It seems the dual compound pads are preferred. Am I remembering this correctly? I've got a wheel set of Cliffhanger rims with un-machined sidewalls th

Re: [RBW] Re: Camping Rivs

Kim, That Hunq is sooo right! That first photo really shows the Hunq in its element. Cheers, John On Friday, June 28, 2024 at 7:22:38 AM UTC-7 Kim N wrote: > Here are two photos of my Hunqapillar in full camping mode: > > [image: camping_hunq_1.jpg][image: camping_hunq_2.jpg] > > --kim > > On T

[RBW] Re: Cliffhanger Squeal

ething else next. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 7:29:25 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > >> Good evening, >> >> I seem to remember some discussion from a while back about how >> Cliffhanger rims don't seem to play well

[RBW] Re: Cliffhanger Squeal

e 28, 2024 at 11:34:19 AM UTC-7 fra...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey John! I used the duel compound on my Cliffhanger’s and had no squeal > so I wouldn’t hesitate to use those again either, > > On Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:07:25 AM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > >> Thanks Bill. I&

Re: [RBW] Re: Cliffhanger Squeal

n KY > > On Jun 28, 2024, at 7:26 PM, John Rinker wrote: > > Hey Ryan, Thanks for the further info. I'll try the dual compound as > things get wetter up here in BC. Now I'm wondering if it's something in the > nature of non-machined rims and the softer compound

Re: [RBW] Re: Cliffhanger Squeal

Thanks for your input Hoch. The pads are several months on the bike, and everything is solid as can be in the brake arms. The pads are very slightly loose in the pad holders though. Hey Brian, Thanks for your explanation. I've just put a nickle's worth of space in the pads and still quite a squ

[RBW] Re: My dream "forever bike" is finally done -- thanks to this group!

Hey Robert, Wow, what a beauty you've built up! I love your 'smiles to miles' metric, and I'm sure you'll find that will remain consistent throughout your life with this bike. Enjoy! Cheers, John On Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:55:35 AM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote: > Congrats Robert! That's a b

[RBW] Re: Canadian's in the house

Welcome, Jay! I'm out near Nelson, BC. I bought my Hunqapillar from Riv, but I went to the US and picked it up. My Atlantis came from a list member, but I also had it shipped to a US address. Cheers, John On Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:33:42 AM UTC-7 Matt wrote: > I’m in Kingston, Ontario. >

[RBW] Re: Canadian's in the house

gt;>> >>>>> I've bought three Rivs direct from Walnut Creek and one off Joe on the >>>>> list here. If I ever find myself buying another Riv (shouldn't ... but >>>>> never say never) I would certainly consider getting thru CL Cycles. Not >

[RBW] Re: Horses and Donkeys

Hey George, Francis was the talking donkey! Actually, mule. Cheers, John On Monday, July 22, 2024 at 9:38:59 AM UTC-7 George Schick wrote: > Tell your sister that instead of just "Donkey" in her cell phone she > should use the name "Francis." There's a great meaning behind this name, > but I

[RBW] Re: NBD - Periwinkle Sam

Beautiful build, Ted! That periwinkle truly is a lovely color. Enjoy the ride! Cheers, John On Friday, July 26, 2024 at 1:35:31 PM UTC-7 George Schick wrote: > If a person had only one choice of a bike to own for the rest of his/her > riding days this one would be it. Perfect. > > On Friday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s talk: 1 Up USA, Quickr Racks

r above axle level, for properly > securing bike to rack. Maybe your front rack arm is higher? Or is it also > just grabbing the wheel below the level of the fender? > > Thanks! > Befendered Sam rider John > Portland, OR > > On Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 3:50:16 PM UTC-7 John

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s talk: 1 Up USA, Quickr Racks

es with the handlebars on the same side, >> which is not an option on other racks. >> >> brian >> >> On Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 1:39:00 PM UTC-5 John Bokman wrote: >> >>> Much obliged for the info John. Makes sense. >>> >>> John >>

[RBW] Re: Caveat Emptor - Confirm your seller | Scam Prevention Reminder

As always Jim, thank you for your efforts to keep this a 'good, honorable' place for bike folk to mingle and share. Cheers, John On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 8:46:49 AM UTC-7 Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > General reminder to list members > Most transactions go off without a hitch. That is due to th

[RBW] Re: Wheel-building Advice

Excellent resources have already been suggested. I also find the library here: https://wheelfanatyk.com/ To be filled with some fine advice. *"But the feeling of riding on wheels you built yourself- priceless."* You betcha! Take it so and enjoy! Cheers, John On Monday, September 2, 2024 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for a 59cm Clem

Way to go, Tristan! Congrats! I imagine you're going to have a blast. Looking forward to the first photos. Cheers, John On Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 6:34:56 PM UTC-7 triste...@gmail.com wrote: > Well, you guys, I just bought a 59 Susie. I think it’s going to be perfect > for the type of ri

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 Photos

jpg] > > Kyle > > On Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 8:58:28 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > >> Summer keeps on giving up here in the Slocan Valley. Atlantis on the >> Alpacka. >> [image: IMG_0508.JPG] >> Cheers, John >> On Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 1:34:14

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 Photos

gt; unavoidable. The heat had us getting up early to get miles done before the > hottest points of the day. It made for some great views of the morning > light on the golden rolling hills! > > Kyle > > On Sun, Sep 8, 2024 at 7:54 AM John Rinker wrote: > >> Hey Kyle, &g

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 Photos

/routes/48199281 > > I'll have a ride report with some photos up in a week or so on my website > <https://www.crawdadcollective.com/ride_reports/ridereport.html> if > you're interested! > > -Kyle > > On Sun, Sep 8, 2024 at 12:14 PM John Rinker wr

Re: [RBW] Riv Rafting Redeux

at, on such an excursion? > > Our acequia irrigation ditches have been full (in my area) but our river, > dammed and diverted along so much of its length, is very, very low -- 2/3 > mudflats along the Montano Bridge just now. > > On Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 12:24 PM John Rinker wr

Re: [RBW] Riv Rafting Redeux

ttle raft trips. > > On Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:20:06 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > >> Ryan, as you well know, these boats don't need a lot of water. I was >> along stretches yesterday where the river bottom was just inches away. >> >> Patrick, Because I live r

Re: [RBW] Riv Rafting Redeux

ally get most of the summer. I love the >> section from the Idaho border down to my place, 16 or so miles down the >> best. They have just kept it pretty low. Hopefully we’ll have a better >> snowpack this winter! >> >> On Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:54:13 PM UT

[RBW] Re: Flying discs

Flying discs and bicycles are peanut butter and chocolate! I took one on my ride along The Divide so I made sure to get plenty of exercise along the way. Great warm up in the morning and super fun as the sun waned. An essential piece of bikepacking gear! On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 7:16:30

[RBW] Re: Nuts and Bolts

Love the word 'knarp'. Is that in the same class as widget and thingamajig? On Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 2:38:12 PM UTC-7, somervillebikes wrote: > > I'm by no means OCD but I do keep my stuff fairly organized. The labels > aren't something I'd do myself, but one day my kid needed something to

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Lovely bike and gorgeous sky! Wow! On Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 10:54:17 AM UTC-7, James Davis wrote: > > On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 7:45:43 PM UTC-6, John Rinker wrote: > > Beautiful day in BC with a ramble and picnic by the river. Spring is > here! > > Wow, John, t

Re: [RBW] PSA: 68 AHH on Seattle CL

What kind of a PBH would one have to have in order to fit a 67-69cm AHH? That looks like a big bike! Cheers. On Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 2:31:06 PM UTC-7, Jimmy Warren wrote: > > It’s a beauty. Looks like a great bike. My guess is that it’s a 67 cm. > Maybe a 69 and they measured Center to C

[RBW] Re: PSA: 68 AHH on Seattle CL

Follow up question: I have a 93 PBH and ride a 62cm Hunq. As such, would I also choose to ride a 62cm AHH? On Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 1:46:00 PM UTC-7, JAS wrote: > > PSA: For you tall folks! There's a 68cm Hilsen on the Seattle Craigslist > in that beautiful blue sporting racks, nice ba

Re: [RBW] PSA: 68 AHH on Seattle CL

Thank you Ryan. Yes, I've seen a few of the geometry charts and one chart that seems to recommend different frame sizes based on PBH. Mostly, I was just curious how the bike measured up and definitely agree that the best thing to do is understand the geometry of my own bike and why I love the r

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 68 AHH on Seattle CL

the 62 cm Hunq. > The made in Taiwan AHH has a top tube that slopes up 6 degrees from seat > lug to head tube, like the Hunqapillar. > > So if you’re ever looking at a Homer, make sure that distinction is clear. > > The Homer is an amazing bike either way. > > -Jimmy > >

Re: [RBW] Admissions of Things You Ought to Have Known But Did Not: A Thread

In Steve's defense (as amusing as this has been), I'm thinking his only real error was in mixing his measures. Perhaps, Steve, you meant to say '50kg heavier' as you offered your post-breakfast weight as 100kg. Perhaps it is time for my neighbors south of the 49th to revisit a full conversion

Re: [RBW] Re: Admissions of Things You Ought to Have Known But Did Not: A Thread

Related to this article from Bicycle Quarterly, I also have had this handy Gdoc floating around for a while on Tire Pressure Set-up . I probably got it off this group some time back. Incidental

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