[RBW] Sugino Granny Gear

Good afternoon, Can anyone shed light on whether the granny gear on the Sugino triple crank is symmetrical and therefore reversable? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

[RBW] Re: Sugino Granny Gear

P. said it all > first. > > I'll just say that I just checked my on-hand stash, both aluminum and > steel, and can confirm what they've said. > > Paul Brodek > Hillsdale, NJ USA > > > On Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 10:27:55 PM UTC-4, John Rinker wrote: &

[RBW] Re: Sugino Granny Gear

ks fine, > & I've used it (what I thought was) quite a bit. > > BTW, if anyone else wants a granny, I've got a couple of 24 & 26 tooth > ones, some aluminum, some stainless. I collect things "just in case" > > dougP > > On Thursday, October 8, 2020

[RBW] Rivys in Grants, NM #GDMBR

Any Riv riders in Grants, NM? Team Seersucker is passing through to our final leg of the GDMBR, and would love a garage/yard to clean/tune up our bikes for the final leg. Here today: Sept 10. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Rivys in Grants, NM #GDMBR

All righty then, you missed us in Grants. Our next town stop is Silver City. Any Rivys there? Join us for a beer at the local brew house in 4-5 days. Cheers! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

Rode the length of the GDMBR with a large Wald basket zipped to the NItto front rack and loaded with 3-4 Kg of goodies (tent poles, camp stool, sleeping bag, frisbee, slops, etc. and on good days, a six-pack). Like Wally E. I had a Sea-to-Summit 3/4" strap around the tombstone hoop and wrapped

[RBW] Re: Stein's 'Hypercracker' Tool and Riv Dropouts

you'll know you can > remove it easily with that same tool when you need to do so. > > Bill 'setting my own torque ratings since 1982' Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 11:29:49 PM UTC-8, John Rinker wrote: >> >> Good af

[RBW] Re: Stein's 'Hypercracker' Tool and Riv Dropouts

Ha! Sounds like a fine SNL skit 'The Flatulent Mechanic'. On Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 9:43:17 AM UTC+5:45, LeRoy wrote: > > > When it comes to fasteners with really high torque values, and when no > torque wrench is available, a good approximation is to tighten it until you > fart. > > LeR

[RBW] Re: Stein's 'Hypercracker' Tool and Riv Dropouts

Yes, of course! Makes total sense. Thanks. On Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 3:32:52 AM UTC+5:45, MTR wrote: > > you can also brace the stein tool on the inside dropout, within the > triangle > > On Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 11:29:49 PM UTC-8, John Rinker wrote: >&

Re: [RBW] Bags for Hub Area Racks

Nice retro fit Jeff. Where did you get the Ortlieb hardware? Cheers, John On Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 4:53:01 PM UTC-7, Jeff wrote: > > I had a HAR and HAR bags, and added Ortlieb hardware to the bags, so I'd > be inclined to say that small Ortleibs would fit on the HAR just fine. Some > pic

[RBW] Re: GDMBR with Adventure Cycling

Awesome Bill! You'll be riding through the Flathead River valley wilderness- some of the finest that Western Canada has to offer- that teems with wildlife. The bike is perfect, and anyone who tells you that you need 3" tires and suspension is just trying to sell you a new bike (Nothing wrong wi

[RBW] Re: GDMBR with Adventure Cycling

Actually Bill, a buddy and I are leaving Banff on July 14 to complete the route and we have tossed the idea of bear spray around, but we've opted for bells and music to let the bears know we're in the area. They look like nice bags and, you're absolutely right, nothing says you have to fill th

[RBW] Re: GDMBR with Adventure Cycling

Right on, Deacon! My father always told me: 'My boy, start out stupid enough and you can learn something new each day.' I believe in Zen Buddhism this is referred to as 'Beginner's Mind'! Cheers, John On Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 9:52:08 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > “What I’m most sure

Re: [RBW] Re: GDMBR with Adventure Cycling

Hi John, nice setup you have on your Hunqapillar. What tires you will > using on the GDMBR? > > On 24 May 2018, at 1:01 AM, John Rinker > > wrote: > > Right on, Deacon! My father always told me: 'My boy, start out stupid > enough and you can learn something ne

[RBW] Re: GDMBR with Adventure Cycling

ackage. Cheers, John On Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 1:46:17 PM UTC-7, Bill Schairer wrote: > > John, > > Love the bike and the other photos too! > > Bill > > On Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 9:58:54 AM UTC-7, John Rinker wrote: >> >> Actually Bill, a buddy and I ar

[RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

Jonathan, That's no coincidence you've come across, my friend. Riding a bike requires fuel and burning that fuel requires a delicious catalyst: coffee. I love the full sensory experience of making coffee so I go with: Fresh, fresh beans! Preferrably dark roast Fresh, clean water Aeropress Porlex

[RBW] Re: Clicking noise -- About to lose my mind.

Hey Nathan, Just dealt with the same problem for the past two weeks- clicking sound only under torque. Went systematically through all the obvious culprits-bottom bracket, pedals, crank bolts etc. etc. Worked one thing at a time, and for me it was a couple loose spokes in the rear wheel (non-d

[RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Question

Hey Rich, Here's a Google Spreadsheet calculator based upon the same research from Bicycle Quarterly mentioned by R. Kennedy above: Tire Pressure Calculator Cheers, John On Thursday, May 24

[RBW] Re: Clicking noise -- About to lose my mind.

Hey Nathan, Looks like you're going about this the right way, and in the very least you'll have a bunch of shiny new parts. One other thing I came across when I was dealing with the same issue was putting a little grease on faces of your quick-release skewers and hub faces where they contact t

[RBW] Re: Ottolock Initial Reviews???

Hey Christian, I've got a 30" that I've been using for a couple of months now, and I like it just fine. Long enough to wrap around a post, rear wheel and seat tube, and I cinch it up nice a tight (per the instructions). It's super light for a lock and I really only trust it for quick stops. I w

[RBW] Re: What do Riv riders like for front low rider racks?

Edwin, The literature on my Riv hub-area rack (Nitto MF-2) says 5kg (11lbs) per side. Good luck with your rack! Cheers, John On Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 7:28:05 AM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote: > > I have a Joe Appaloosa with a Mark’s rack, Wald medium and a rear > rack.That is all fine and good, but

[RBW] My Hack-ville roll tops with Ortlieb hardware

A while ago someone asked about bags for the HAR and someone else (Jeff, maybe) posted photos of Sackville bags with Ortlieb hardware. Awesome idea! Here are some bags I made sort of based on the Swift Jr. Rangers for a tour last year. They worked great with the ol' strap on system, but they ar

Re: [RBW] My Hack-ville roll tops with Ortlieb hardware

Hey Jeff, Thanks for the very cool idea and the info on where to get the parts. You da' man! Cheers, John On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 7:44:38 PM UTC-7, Jeff wrote: > > C’est moi. Nicely done! > > On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 8:04 PM John Rinker > wrote: > >> A while ago

[RBW] Cracking paint or (gulp) cracking frame?

Good evening, I noticed this small crack in my left chain stay near the bottom-bracket lug on my Hunq. I'm hoping the paint is just cracking or it's a scratch of some kind. There are no strange creaks coming from the bike, but could this be a crack in the chain stay? How might I find out defi

[RBW] Re: Cracking paint or (gulp) cracking frame?

Thanks Clayton. Sanding complete and the bare metal looks fine, so for now I'll assume the paint cracked. I didn't realize how thick the primer, paint and topcoat was, and can see how a crack in this might appear more serious. Cheers, John On Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 6:16:17 PM UTC-7, Clayto

[RBW] Re: Cracking paint or (gulp) cracking frame?

Thanks Chris. Photos sent to Mark at Riv. I'll see what he says before I repaint the sanded area. Cheers, John On Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 6:32:56 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote: > > I’d send the pic to Riv. > > Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Cracking paint or (gulp) cracking frame?

nd. It doesn't look like a kickstand related > scratch or crack, but an ounce of prevention can't hurt. > -Kai > BKNY > > > On Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 10:48:18 PM UTC-4, John Rinker wrote: >> >> Thanks Chris. Photos sent to Mark at Riv. I'll see what he

[RBW] Re: Crankypants & Thoughtful Responses

Thanks Jim for reminding us how civility, diversity and discourse really must walk (or ride) together if we are all to move forward. Here's a fine post I came across a few weeks back on 'How not to be offended '. Cheers, John On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 8:52:37 AM UTC

[RBW] Re: Saddle Position Question

'Comically up-tilted' is where it's at. Several years ago I remember reading about mimicking the saddle on a horse, and I've never been more comfortable on my well-loved B17. Cheers. On Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 11:27:43 PM UTC+5:45, Joe Bernard wrote: > > What Tom said, plus you may find t

[RBW] FS Medium Olive Sackville Saddlesack

Hey Tom. I’m interested. Not sure how to PM here. Cheers. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

Re: [RBW] FS Medium Olive Sackville Saddlesack

Thanks Tom. Let me know. Cheers. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on t

[RBW] Rene Herse Triple

Anybody here have experience with Rene Herse triple cranks paired with a triple front derailleur? It is recommended that one use a 'double' front derailleur with a Rene Herse triple crankset as 'Triple front derailleurs have stepped cages that work only with specific chainring combinations.' A

Re: [RBW] Rene Herse Triple

nt change. Astounding: four stars weren't enough to describe > it. > > And once the FD4603F triple front derailleur was installed, shifts to the > inner ring became quick and without any hesitation, with ample space > between the front derailleur cage plates so that 8 of th

Re: [RBW] Rene Herse Triple

ted the chain to be, and there was > excessive rubbing. I switched to a double front derailleur and that setup > has served me well, most optimally with an older Shimano 600 double front > derailleur with a wide cage and flat plates. > > -Jeremy Till > Sacramento, CA > &

Re: [RBW] Rene Herse Triple

And then I tried the Herse ramped and pinned ring, and I was simply > astonished. > On 1/23/20 9:52 PM, John Rinker wrote: > > Thanks Jeremy. I appreciate the input from your experience. I guess my > question now is how critical the ramps and pins will be to smooth shifting &

[RBW] Re: FS: XL dirt-touring-rando frames: Stumpjumper, Black Mountain, Nashbar

Ant, I'll take the Stumpjumper, but not sure how to PM you. Cheers, John On Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 4:34:11 AM UTC+5:45, ant ritchey wrote: > > Cross-posted from iBob & 650b: > > What can I say? I love chubby-tired steel-framed bicycles. As most folks > in the odd-sized camp would attest

[RBW] Riv, brakes and super esoterica

Weird question, but I'm curious. The Tektro cable yoke has two grub screws to lock in the cable once it's positioned. Many cable hangers like Paul's moon units don't; presumably this allows the cable to self-center (or lose center?). Are the grub screws on the Tektro really necessary or even a

[RBW] Re: Riv, brakes and super esoterica

e would be plenty even in an asymmetric setup. Given most home > mechanics' tendency to radically overtighten everything, I worry about > people damaging their straddle cable by overtightening these unnecessary > grub screws. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Thu

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: A Riv in the Himalayas

Deacon, The 'Purple' deer are a kind of musk deer and are prevalent in the Himalayas. They just cruise the rocky slopes in search of food. Why the locals call them 'Purple deer' remains a mystery to me. Perhaps in reference to the color of the bruise one would receive after being hit by a rock

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: A Riv in the Himalayas

Well, it certainly seems like it! What would you do with a '68 hour' day? Cheers. On Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 8:16:00 AM UTC+8, sameness wrote: > > Do the days get longer at that elevation? > > > Jeff Hagedorn > Los Angeles, CA USA > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: A Riv in the Himalayas

Thanks Lambo. Very kind of you. My next adventure will be my most magnificent of all- a ride down the mountain from my house in BC to the river, then all along the beautiful Slocan river for a summer of swimming and riding. Woo hoo! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: A Riv in the Himalayas

A most wonderful perspective! It often is. Cheers, John On Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 12:42:32 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > May the ride you're on always be the most magnificent! > > With abandon, > Patrick > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Many Things Cages with 64oz Klean Kanteen Bottles

Cool! I love my King Cage/64ozKanteen; mostly because it makes an excellent growler when one happens upon a brewery here or there. Though, it's best to have a friend along to finish it off. Phew! Cheers, John On Monday, May 13, 2019 at 2:16:20 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Beorn of the Gu

[RBW] Re: Two Midsummer Nights' Dream Bikepacking Pikes Peak

Lovely post Patrick in which you use elegant prose to bring us along on your journey and find the perfect vantage points to set up your camera and reveal the beauty that is Colorado. Cheers. On Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 10:29:26 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which I achieve escape ve

[RBW] Re: Gravel tomorrow

Have fun Carla! If you enjoy it, you will have increased your 'potential places to ride' by 873%! Woo hoo! Cheers. On Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 10:51:53 AM UTC-7, Carla Waugh wrote: > > From the many suggestions from this group I’ll try my first gravel ride. I > purchased Rene Hearse Pumpkin

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Racks and Sackville Bags

Hey CMR. I may be interested in the Saddlesack medium. What are you asking for it by itself? Cheers, John On Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 12:36:01 AM UTC-7, CMR wrote: > > Sackville Bag Combo: > > Bought these to create a cool matched olive set. Ended up riding with the > Saddlesack for only 2

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Racks and Sackville Bags

Thanks CMR. Keep me posted should that change. Cheers. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To pos

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Racks and Sackville Bags

Hey Chris, Are you still only selling the bags as a set?cheers, John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegrou

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Rivendell Saluki

That's a super beautiful bicycle! Any idea on how the geometry of this 62cm Saluki compares with that of a 62cm Hunqapillar? Cheers, John On Monday, September 9, 2019 at 7:02:05 AM UTC+5:45, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Catch and release from the list - this is the same beauty that Justin had > fo

[RBW] Great Divide Thoughts

Planning to ride my Hunq along the Great Divide late Summer into Fall. My current set-up has the albatross bar, but I'm looking to switch them out for either Bosco bullmoose or bullmoose. I don't have experience with either, but am looking for something that will handle well on rough trail. One

[RBW] Re: Great Divide Thoughts

> end-of-the-line logistics, let me know. You riding the whole route? > > > > john > > > On Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 8:50:43 PM UTC-7, John Rinker wrote: >> >> Planning to ride my Hunq along the Great Divide late Summer into Fall. My >> current se

[RBW] Re: Great Divide Thoughts

ess Areas, > but you'll also get things like some of the pictures here (The last five > show the CDT, as do the ones in obvious rock gardens): > http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/the-mad-genious-of-rivendells-hunqapillar/ > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Saturday, Ja

[RBW] Re: Great Divide Thoughts

Thanks for pitching in Kai. I do like the height of the albatross bars very much. The Choco-moose is definitely worth a look and more versitile than the bullmoose, I think. Patrick and Gary have me looking at the Albastache; I wonder what kind of height I'd get with the dirt drop stem? Cheers,

[RBW] Re: Your S24O tent recommendation

Tent shopping!? Lucky! I've been enjoying my Sierra Designs Flashlight 2 (just under 3 lbs). I bought the 2-person for when my wife and I go backpacking, but when I go bikepacking it's just me and the bike all cozy inside. It packs small, fits in my basket and stands strong through wind and rai

[RBW] Re: WTS - Acorn, Baggins, Ostrich, Walnut, Surly bags | Surly, Carradice racks | Trangia kit | Nitto RM013 Dirt Drops

Hello Jeff, I'd be interested in the Acorn handlebar bag. Have you got any photos of it? Cheers, John On Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 5:37:38 AM UTC+5:45, Jeff wrote: > > I've been sitting on some bags, racks, bars, and bits that need a new > home. Prices negotiable, and include CONUS shipping u

[RBW] Re: Did you have a 2018 cycling goal? Did you achieve it?

Fine question Bill. My goal was to ride the Great Divide MBR and to take my sweet time doing it. My friend and I spent 64 days meandering along, swimming in every lake, pond, river and creek we could find. We brought our Tenkara rods and fished some of the finest trout waters in N.America. We c

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for satellite mapping thing

DRW, While I'm a sucker for paper maps and atlases, I do find the Gaia app for my iPhone (Android as well!) to be a very handy navigational tool. Without having to purchase another device (and I'm sure there are some fine one's out there!), the Gaia app costs $20 a year and you have access to a

[RBW] Ride Report: Eastern Cape, North Island, New Zealand

Thanks Jeff and all! Glad you enjoyed the vicarious experience. Word or warning: once added to your bucket list, a cycle trip in Aotearoa can’t be scratched or ticked off no matter how many times you might be lucky enough to do it. Cheers, John -- You received this message because you are subs

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Eastern Cape, North Island, New Zealand

Thanks Tom! Yes, I’ve been traveling for so long I’ve gotten the whole shebang pretty well sorted. I pack my bike in an almost identical manner to how I received it from Riv. When I first opened the box from them I took a few photos of the way they had packed it up and have pretty much followe

[RBW] Mark's Rack (M1) on Back?

Good evening, Does anyone have a Mark's M1 rack mounted on the back of their Riv (Hunq?) to support a saddlesack? Cheers, John -- 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

[RBW] Re: Mark's Rack (M1) on Back?

Thanks Takashi and Jon, Any concerns about the weight of you'll load into the medium saddlesack with the Mark's rack? Cheers, John On Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 5:34:01 PM UTC+5:45, John Rinker wrote: > > Good evening, > > Does anyone have a Mark's M1 rack mount

[RBW] Re: Mark's Rack (M1) on Back?

Thanks Takashi and Jon, Any concerns about the weight of you'll load into the medium saddlesack with the Mark's rack? Cheers, John On Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 7:02:12 PM UTC+5:45, Takashi wrote: > > Hi John > > I also have Mark's Rack on back of my Hunq. > https://flic.kr/p/298TE5u > As you c

Re: [RBW] Fall Photos 2024

Hey Paul, Looks like a fine trip indeed! The photos in your flicker album are beautiful. I am especially interested in that gorgeous covered bridge. Cheers, John On Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:55:13 PM UTC-7 Bikie#4646 wrote: > Eight of us (four riding Rivendells) traveled from Virginia and

[RBW] Re: Meeting other Rivendell bike owners

Hey Chris, Welcome! I know there are a couple of people nearby. You can check out the Riv Riders Map to find out more, but I'm sure your local riders will chime in. Map of Rivendell Riders If you'd like to add a pin for yourself, plea

Re: [RBW] Re: Keeping Saddlesack still on rear rack

ag support looks inviting but this bike has a custom > integrated rack with internal wire routing for the tail light. > > On Sun, Oct 27, 2024 at 12:31 PM John Rinker wrote: > >> Hey Patrick, >> >> I like NIck's solution if you've got a tombstone. Typica

Re: [RBW] Re: Video: Operation: Birthday Bike

Fun vid, a beautiful bike, and a very lucky lady! Well done sir! Cheers, John On Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 9:35:49 AM UTC-7 Danny wrote: > Nice work Keith, it turned out great!! > > Danny > Madison, WI > > On Sat, Nov 2, 2024 at 11:28 AM Steve wrote: > >> Fun video!!! Nice job putting the

[RBW] Re: Lost Sierra Loop Trip Report

Thanks for sharing this Diana! That's very beautiful country, and it sounds like a fine trip indeed except for the possibility of catching a stray bullet from...hunters? Adds a bit of adrenaline though. I recently rode a tour during the bow-hunting season in Oregon. It's much quieter, but then

[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa has arrived. Considering putting it together myself but have never done this.

Hey Dan, Absolutely you should give it a go! These four things- stem, seat tube, saddle,and pedals- will be a fun and easy intro to wrenching your own ride. As with any new learning, take it slow, don't force anything, and don't overtighten your bolts. In the end, you will have learned a couple

[RBW] PSA: Riv Riders Interactive Map

Hey All, A handful of people have recently added themselves to the Map of Rivendell Riders . Cool! But, just a quick reminder: Some riders have mentioned an uneasiness with adding their specific home address due to the possibility of bike

Re: [RBW] New Yorker ran my letter to the editor re: The Art of Taking it Slow!

Well written, Caroline! While my Rivs rarely see any city, you must be correct that any Riv is just as at home on city streets as on mountain trails. Now, I do think it would be wonderful to see a photo of your Riv loaded with a Craig's List purchase or locked to a Brooklyn parking sign. Cheers

Re: [RBW] Re: Fall Photos 2024

Another stunning photo, Jason! Yes, I'll happily follow you into the dark forest and bring the Pilsner. However, it seems mead or barley wine may be a more appropriate pairing. See you in the Spring! John On Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 9:34:32 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote: > I am happy to play

Re: [RBW] Re: Decayed Americana: newlyweds on folding bikes explore border NY State

Thanks for sharing these stories, Patrick! I suppose the argument can be made that such stories are not really relevant to a bicycle board. Of course, I'll entertain any such argument respectfully, but then I'll just appreciate that my horizons have been expanded a bit by someone willing to st

Re: [RBW] Re: Fall Photos 2024

Jason, Wow! Just, wow! That is a very gorgeous forest indeed! I'm enchanted and will be planning a road trip there in the Spring to see those trees myself. Wow! Cheers, John On Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 6:06:15 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote: > I went back to the old Sitka Spruce deep in the

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Toyo/Waterford Rivendell Atlantis

I'll just add that according to a 2002 review of the Atlantis which was Toyo made, a big deal was made about the custom bent chainstays by Touhoko, the Japanese tubing vendor who seemed to have a hand in the frame. The 2002 review was by John Shubert of Adventure Cyclist. And, those curvy chai

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Toyo/Waterford Rivendell Atlantis

fore I > opened my big mouth :) Wonder where the detail came from though, because do > I have the W on my AR and it was definitely Waterford-built > > Anyway I do like the older Atlantis and those curved chainstays are swoopy > > On Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 8:43:24 PM UTC-6 J

[RBW] Re: New member introduction

Hey Ryan, Welcome, and very nicely kitted bikes! The Appaloosa seems like the perfect bike for the Santa Cruz mountains. Cheers, John On Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:51:22 AM UTC-8 rds...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm Ryan from Moraga, CA in the Bay Area. I'm new as of late last year >

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Campee Mini-Front Rack 32F

Found one! Thanks Ben. Cheers, John On Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:59:47 PM UTC-8 Ben R wrote: > Just sent ya a PM! I got one. > > > On Friday, January 3, 2025 at 9:35:29 PM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote: > >> Hey All, >> >> Should anyone have one of these racks

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

Very nicely done Bill! The bicycle kinda of has a 70s Honda cafe racer vibe to it. Looks like a fun ride indeed! Cheers, John On Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 1:32:03 PM UTC-8 Ryan wrote: > Your usual eclectic and tasteful buildlove those new Riv headtube > lugs. Blue accents on the gold fr

Re: [RBW] 36 Views of Mt Diablo (aka Grant's Mountain)

Whoa Mike! That's a lovely photo. What a dreamy day that must have been! Cheers, John On Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:29:17 AM UTC-8 Mike Godwin wrote: > From April 2014, 8 months before my move to the Central Coast. Resized > photo. > > On Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:38:03 PM UTC-8 Joh

[RBW] Re: Wonky Wheel Building

many a different forum discussions, I bet they'll replace > it without fuss. > On Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 4:22:53 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: > >> An update from the 'Live and Learn' files... >> >> After spending some time this morning playing with t

Re: [RBW] Riv default 113 BB, Tange headset

After reading through these comments I realize that I lack the understanding of how one would calculate the proper BB length for a particular crank- say, an XT M737 triple on my Hunqapillar? I've got a 113 on there now, but only because that's what came with the bike when it had the Sugino XD t

[RBW] Re: February SCAM :Warning Reminder Message

Thanks for keeping us informed Jim. You provided a fine service. I also really appreciate your sentiment: 'And we do not fall for scams because we are stupid. We fall for scams because we are human.' I do remember reading (on The Radavist, I believe) that it is also good practice to ask a selle

[RBW] Re: Wonky Wheel Building

Someday you'll buy a new rim and build a new wheel. That's it! > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 9:08:17 AM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote: > >> Thank you Michael and Garth. >> >> Michael, I have followed your suggestions and t

Re: [RBW] Riv default 113 BB, Tange headset

> Shimano 9, 10, 11…). Again nothing to solve if you’re already running the > kit and it’s to your satisfaction. > > On Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 9:05:37 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > >> After reading through these comments I realize that I lack the >> understanding

[RBW] Re: Ultegra Headset Bearings- Serviceable?

success. They are meant to be replaced but last for a > very long time. > > Will > > On Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 12:25:33 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: > >> Thanks, Bill! I always appreciate your thoughts on maintaining a nice >> bicycle. Yes, the headset is sm

[RBW] Re: Ultegra Headset Bearings- Serviceable?

t is > possible. If your bearings are as hosed as mine were, give it a go. If > you think they seem fine, they probably are. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:24:09 PM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote: > >> Good evening. >> &

Re: [RBW] Fall Photos 2024

Yeah Paul, I concur with RichS- that's such a beautiful bike, and that 'vintage Porsche blue' is...yowza! Image painting your bike 'Left to the elements VW patina'! Speaking of which, I don't know much about bumpers but don't those taillights look to be before '73? Uh oh... Cheers, John On

Re: [RBW] Fall Photos 2024

bumpers (as > opposed to the one-piece bumpers). > Paul Germain > Midlothian, Va. > > On Monday, December 9, 2024 at 07:39:34 PM EST, John Rinker < > jwri...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yeah Paul, I concur with RichS- that's such a beautiful bike, and that > 'vinta

[RBW] Re: parts & bags fs (XTR, Berthoud, Tim Tas Rek)

PM sent. Cheers, John On Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:23:14 AM UTC-8 Logan Eiland wrote: > Hello. A few parts and bigs for sale. Shipping from 48103. In the order > they appear in this Flickr album : > >1. Tim Tas & Rek Panniers. $125 + shipping. Excellent co

[RBW] Re: Video: Repairing Pam Murray's Silver shifters

Hey Eric, Is there any merit to lightly lubricating any part of the ratchet shifters for smoother action? Or would this defeat the friction effect? Cheers, John On Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 11:06:37 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks everyone for checking out the project and for the ki

Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

Agree with John B. That shot is wonderful! Very chunky indeed. Looks like good fun. Cheers, John On Monday, December 16, 2024 at 12:25:25 PM UTC-8 John Bokman wrote: > Dig that shot Shane! > > John > > > On Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:35:00 AM UTC-8 shane...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Here's

Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

tside Toronto so there will be no mountains in my shots ;-) > > Jason > > On Dec 15, 2024, at 11:30 PM, John Rinker wrote: > > Inspired by Jay's B&W, here's a shot of coffee by the Slocan from 2 days > ago. > > > A brisk ride. Light snowfall. Sipping c

[RBW] Re: Video: Repairing Pam Murray's Silver shifters

ed the > spring, pawl and ratchet washer. Can't remember if I used T9 or Tri-Flow > > On Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:57:16 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: > >> Hey Eric, >> >> Is there any merit to lightly lubricating any part of the ratchet >> shifte

[RBW] Re: 36 Views of Mt Diablo (aka Grant's Mountain)

Cool project Eric! It would be great if those 36 views encompassed a 360-degree range of the mountain. On occasion, I hiked those trails 30 years ago when I lived in SF. This was before I had any real awareness that people have been living and hiking that mountain for hundreds of generations. I

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

Hey Doug, Klunkers were the original mountain bikes and were cobbled together from older Schwinn newsboy bicycles (or some such). There's a fine film over on The Radavist called Camera Corner which sheds more light on this. Che

[RBW] Re: Long Time Lurker, New Riv Owner!

Welcome Michael! What a beautiful build. The black Hunt rims really look neat with that lime-olive paint. Well done, and enjoy the ride! Cheers, John On Friday, January 3, 2025 at 5:59:19 PM UTC-8 babypop wrote: > Hi All, > > I hope your new year is off to a rolling start! > > I've been lurkin

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

Hey Liz, I must speak for more than a few of us when I say I'd love to see a photo of your Platy! Perhaps on the group ride, or with your mechanics, or whatever. It's always such a pleasure to put a picture with a story. And speaking of stories, Bill, I'm sorry your Platy is gone. How did your

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

e can. >> >> >> Liz in Cincinnati >> >> On Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 12:58:04 AM UTC-5 schralp wrote: >> >>> Whole town burned in apocalyptic firestorm. Lost more that just the >>> platy. >>> >>> -Bill >>> >>&

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

Hello Liz, After you've tried the very sage advice already given (except getting rid of your Silver Shifters!), if you're still having problems perhaps you can look at the derailleur hanger and make sure it's not slightly bent. Your ghost shifting in the 'highest 3 gears' is the opposite of my

[RBW] Re: Racks for Wald Baskets

Hey Kathryn, I've got an RBW basket rack by Nitto on my Hunqapillar for extra carrying power, and a smaller Nitto mini front rack 32F on my Atlantis. Both support the Wald 139 very well. I use Voila straps to secure them. Cheers, John

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