[RBW] Re: Bosco Knuckle Clearance?

I have these Velo Orange levers on my bosco bar. They work well. I'll take a photo tomorrow, when it's light out: https://velo-orange.com/collections/brake-levers/products/city-bike-brakes-levers I'm not sure I'd say they're easy to operate from a forward position, on the curved part of the b

[RBW] Re: Bosco Knuckle Clearance?

Oh - maybe never mind. You said long-pull. Oh, well, I'll take a picture anyway, in case it helps someone else.. On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 11:37:35 PM UTC-7 iamkeith wrote: > I have these Velo Orange levers on my bosco bar. They work well. I'll > take a photo tom

[RBW] Re: Fender Install, Clem 52, SKS B65

I had to make a small notch for the chain to clear, when on the small ring of a triple crank Mine's a 59, and it's probably somewhat dependent on crank/bb choice. No other trimming though. On Monday, November 20, 2023 at 11:16:11 AM UTC-7 pete...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey out there. Ordered som

[RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

That's cool about your serial number. If there was ever a question, you for sure can never sell now. Crank is VERY attractive, too. I like arms with the fattened ends where the pedal spindle attaches, but it does make it harder to use a single mold for multiple arm lengths. On Tuesday, Novem

[RBW] Re: son hub sales anywhere?

Don't forget about Peter White. Also: not to be argumentative, because I'm always on the lookout for sales and deals myself, but I think it might be an unrealisic expectation in this case. If you want the best, you usually pay what it's worth. In the case of anything that Petrr sells, I us

[RBW] Re: PSA: Brooks B68

Does this mean Riv can start selling the a la carte? On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 5:40:17 PM UTC-7 Hoch in ut wrote: > Hope you guys get yours quick. I put in an order for another item a month > ago at tradeinn and it still hasn’t shown up. > > On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 3:46:44 PM

Re: [RBW] 1st world commuting dilemma

I can't seem to get past Josiah's reply, referring to Missoula and the U of M as having a notorious bike theft problem. If that's true, then things have really changed since I went to college in Montana (MSU) in the 1980s, and is very sad. I can't help but think/hope though, that bike theft th

Re: [RBW] Coaster Brakes for a Beachy Clem Build

You may get lucky with a "magic gear" ratio, that doesn't require a tensioner. This will help: https://eehouse.org/fixin/formfmu The chain will eventually stretch and droop though, and that might be exacerbated by the longer-than-normal length. A drum brake is probably a better idea though.

[RBW] Re: Roaduno

On Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 9:32:33 AM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking of Roaduno, I read in one of the earlier updates that the new bike is very similar to a Homer geometrically. It's hard to keep up with changes, and I think we just need to wait until the end to know for sure w

Re: [RBW] Roaduno

I assume everybody is aware but, just in case, Paul Components did decide to resume production of the long-reach Racer brake. (They had officially discontinued it just a couple of years ago). It's almost $400 for a pair, but at least it comes in purple. ;-) On Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 6:

Re: [RBW] Roaduno

e M > > On Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 11:16:26 AM UTC-8 reynoldslugs wrote: > >> The Paul Long Reach racers stop very, very well. I have the braze-on >> version, on a Tony Pereira. >> >> >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/13677929833/in/album-

Re: [RBW] Roaduno

If you watch that video from the youtube link at the end, he explains why the Racer is stiffer than more-common long-reach brakes. On Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 10:04:14 PM UTC-7 iamkeith wrote: > That's interesting. The website definitely says that the racer was > originally

[RBW] Re: 2024 Frame Schedule

I admittedly parse these things to heavily, but the thing that struck me was the comma between Charlie Gallop and nu model. I assume that refers to the Charlie itself, but that barely feels new anymore. Could there be something else we don't know about on the horizon, or was this a punctuati

Re: [RBW] Re: New Jewelry for my Platypus

What a great story! In case it didn't come up, you should still try to keep your bike out of direct sunlight when you're not riding it. I've have a fair number of Paul components at this point (first ones were those same moto-lite V brakes from 1995 or thereabouts), and most of them HAVE fa

[RBW] Re: If you plan to get a Roaduno..,

On Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 1:54:57 PM UTC-7 aeroperf wrote: Whups. My shopping bike is 130mm. Looks like I'll have to fix it rather than cannibalize it for a Roaduno. It would be pretty easy to spread the frame by 10mm, given the longish chainstays we'reseeing on the prototypes.. Or

Re: [RBW] big big chain sizing method dilemma

I agree with others, that it'll look better when threaded through a mounted derailleur. Definitely do NOT remove another link until you try that though.Even so, I have definitely had cases where I still felt like there was too much slack, and ended up replacing the B-screw with a longer on

[RBW] External bottom brackets for dummies?

Needing some confirmation that I'm doing things correctly with a new IRD crankset and x-type bb, from SOMA, that I'm putting on an old bike. I mostly have square-taper setups, so I'm fairly new to these external setups. The others that I have are different (and more logical) but I suspect

[RBW] Re: External bottom brackets for dummies?

Thanks. I didn't even think to see if the chainline was matching some standard or other. On multi-gear drivetrains, I've always been more concerned with, and prioritized, arm- or chainring-to-chainstay clearance. I might have compounded my problem by using a modern, wide (mtb or modern grav

[RBW] Re: External bottom brackets for dummies?

Nick, as I mentioned in my question, I too only have experience with cranks that take spacers between the arm and the cup. It makes more sense that way, but this bb definitely seems to require spacers next to the shell. That's how it was assembled when it arrived. I just cant figure out why

[RBW] Re: External bottom brackets for dummies?

ing between the rings ? >> >> You may hate me for saying so but it sounds like this crank would be >> better suited for another frame with at least 135mm spacing. With the big >> ring that far out on a 130mm spaced road frame, your available cogs(without >>

[RBW] Re: External bottom brackets for dummies?

> better suited for another frame with at least 135mm spacing. With the big >> ring that far out on a 130mm spaced road frame, your available cogs(without >> a lot of friction) diminishes by at least one, likely two. >> >> On Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 2:57:58 P

[RBW] Re: Bosco for small bikes

Nice bike, Dave. I kind of interpreted it the same way as you. The caveat being that not all old mtbs are created equal, and it probably works better the older they are. By '88 / '89 or so, the frame angles had gotten so steep, owing to NORBA fashion, that they required a good portion of the

[RBW] Re: Seat lug crack

Where are you located, Logan? Maybe someone will know a builder or repair service near you, that they can recommend. It sure looks like a crack to me, and I too would guess that the most likely cause was a too-small seat post. I also like Christian's idea: If you're lucky, perhaps a small

[RBW] Preaching to the choir

Eben Weiss shines a light on the folly of carbon, in the way only he can. https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/opinion/theres-no-good-reason-to-buy-a-carbon-bike/?fbclid=IwAR0muu-zFYlIDfTmjI3DiAeGq8a9WL0O3NfeyNV6biqV4dGqV-CGxsRbrDU While I'm at it, I've been meaning to share this. A modern roa

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto R10

Pam, I agree the R10 probably won't work, but wanted to offer: Ive got a currently-unmounted one lying around. If it would help, I could use it along with one of the smaller bikes in the garage to mock up something similar, and then take any measurements you might need. Also - and again, thi

Re: [RBW] Re: Bikeshop A-Hole Video

This was great. I sometimes am not sure if people are expressing similar "values" or "priorities" to my own, only to reach an entirely different conclusion. The '96 All Rounder was perfect confirmation though. Thanks for posting. On Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 6:45:46 PM UTC-7 John Dewey wr

Re: [RBW] Roaduno and the state of single speed bikes

I believe that the Roaduno is going to be 120mm spaced, just like the Quickbeam/Simple One and Frank Jones Sr. (I'm going from memory from following the updates too, though). The idea behind the hanger is more that it could accommodate a chain tensioner than a derailleur. For whatever reason

Re: [RBW] Roaduno and the state of single speed bikes

d flange. Paint: QB and SO were simple, single-color. Decals were on TOP of the paint (at least with QB.) Intent was to keep the bike inexpensive and utiliarian. Frank and Roaduno are fancy with creme head tube and window fill highlights. On Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 8:55:35 AM UTC-7

Re: [RBW] Roaduno and the state of single speed bikes

13/09/21/grand-bois-5-speed-cassette-hubs/?iframe=true&theme_preview=true/ On Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 9:37:14 AM UTC-7 iamkeith wrote: > While im at it: > > Seat stays: > QB and SO attached to the seat tube cluster with traditional brazed > "spoons." Unlike th

Re: [RBW] Roaduno and the state of single speed bikes

ouncing off the chainring though. 2. You could have more subtle jumps in gearing. (2 teeth is a smaller percentage of 44 teeth than it is 16 teeth.) On Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 11:37:14 AM UTC-5 iamkeith wrote: While im at it: Seat stays: QB and SO attached to the seat tube cluster w

Re: [RBW] Susie / Appaloosa indecision

Tough call, based on your stated criteria and preferences. I don't think you could go wrong, but I don't have the direct experience for a comparison. I have a Susie and a bunch of other Rivs, but my All Rounder is the closest analog to the Appaloosa. (If you cosider Appaloosa evolved from t

[RBW] Re: Intro post, pics of my RIvs, and a Homer fit question

First of all, "welcome," and beautiful bikes! I'd encourage you not to give up on getting the appaloosa to fit, even if it requires some out-of-the-box solutions, or thinking in diferrent ways than you're accustomed or predisposed to. Put some miles on it and get to know it intimately. And t

[RBW] Re: Intro post, pics of my RIvs, and a Homer fit question

form. It's usually referred to now as tge mystery bike or long bike.) On Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 8:39:43 PM UTC-7 iamkeith wrote: > First of all, "welcome," and beautiful bikes! > > I'd encourage you not to give up on getting the appaloosa to fit, even if > it

[RBW] Re: Intro post, pics of my RIvs, and a Homer fit question

Oops. Never mind. Don't know why I thought that's what I was looking at. Something about the angle of the photo and frame color made my mind jump to something that wasn't there. Being distracted while typing on my phone It all makes more sense now. -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Susie / Gus questions

Paul's analysis is spot-on in my experience. Nonetheless: here's a 26.8 droppee opton. Original and still the best. (Or you could use a hite-rite too, wich I suppose is the REAL original. I think I'll end up with one of those on my Susie, eben though it won't be my trail bike) On Thursday,

Re: [RBW] Susie / Gus questions

Oops. Forgot the link: to gravity dropper but Danny was posting it simultaneously. ht On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 11:18:22 AM UTC-6 iamkeith wrote: > > Paul's analysis is spot-on in my experience. Nonetheless: here's a 26.8 > droppee opton. Original and still

[RBW] Re: Clemuno Jr

Peugeot...other thing on >>>>> the >>>>> X0-1 right now that I DON'T love are the 26 X 1.5 Compass-branded McClure >>>>> Pass tires which attract glass, small stones, etc. like a magnet. I've >>>>> never had worse luck with

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie / Gus questions

Actually, it looks to me like steel blades in an aluminum crown - not unlike the bontrager composite forks that were popular upgrades in the early 90s. I kind of dig it. To each his own but I also really like the dropouts. Reminds me of sturdy bmx forks - as well as early klunker upgrade fo

[RBW] Re: Just thinking - Rivendell mini-velo?

I realize this is just a fun thought-exercise, but I think I can confidently say that they wouldn't even consider the idea. The reason being that Grant has made it clear that he doesn't like the proportions of small wheels on a big frame - even when "small" means 26"/559 wheels. I'd guess th

[RBW] Re: How you choose 2 Rivendells?

People typically choose two Rivendell bikes by thinking about what the eventual third one will be, and by calculating how they will all complement each other and round things out. This sounds sort of tongue-in-cheek, but it's common in practice because of the addiction/collector gene that all b

[RBW] Re: New Roaduno Dropouts

Makes sense, but it's still curious to me that they only used the Frank Jones Sr. dropout on that one model. (Or, maybe a Rosco model, too?). Im kind of suspecting that, with 3D design printing capabilities, it might be just as easy to come up with a new part if and when it is needed. I'm cur

[RBW] Re: New Roaduno Dropouts

Another thought: Does the presence of a hanger mean that the dropout will be oriented more horizontally than the QB/SO dropouts? On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 2:33:14 PM UTC-7 iamkeith wrote: > Makes sense, but it's still curious to me that they only used the Frank > Jones Sr.

[RBW] Re: New Roaduno Dropouts

t; > I'm guessing after all the 2-speed experiments Grant and Will have done > with chain tensioners they figured it couldn't hurt to have the option on > RoadUNO. > > On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 1:33:14 PM UTC-8 iamkeith wrote: > >> Makes sense, but

[RBW] Re: Cliffhanger alternatives?

I used the Nimbus Dominator Unicycle rims on my Susie. 42mm outside /.32 inside. They don't offer the machined sidewall version anymore, but I haven't had braking issues. I can detect the pinned joint at times, but it's not a detractor. They're stronger than any other rim (they're meant t

[RBW] Re: Cliffhanger alternatives?

ght" have worked for me too. " On Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 9:01:29 AM UTC-7 iamkeith wrote: > > I used the Nimbus Dominator Unicycle rims on my Susie. 42mm outside /.32 > inside. They don't offer the machined sidewall version anymore, but I > haven't had braki

[RBW] Re: Cliffhanger alternatives?

sure or they get a bit squirmy. Rider weight makes a big > difference on that though at a certain point as well. > > On Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 8:01:29 AM UTC-8 iamkeith wrote: > >> >> I used the Nimbus Dominator Unicycle rims on my Susie. 42mm outside /.32 >> inside.

Re: [RBW] Re: Cliffhanger alternatives?

ers have them and >>>> braking hasn’t been an issue even with the ice and snow. I have seen >>>> plenty of 2.8” tires successfully run on a 25mm ID (like the cliffhanger) >>>> rim so i wouldn’t worry much there. You just can’t go quite as low with >>>>

[RBW] Re: Rivendell-esq fat bike

Joe, before throwing in my 2 cents, I want to acknowledge that this is not really answering your questions but, instead, telling you to do something different. I usually get annoyed when people answer a direct question with "you don't need that" but, in this case, my friend, I know enough ab

[RBW] Re: Roller-Cam brakes

Those can be great brakes. You're fortunate that the posts are located on the seat stays. Most often they are on the bottom of the chainstays and are difficult to work on just because of lack of space. There are two slightly different versions of those sun tour brakes, with one generally being

[RBW] Re: cassette advice?

My only advice is to run your proposed chainrings and sprockets combination through Sheldon's gear calculator or something similar, to make sure you don't have a bunch of redundant gear combinations. To me, the only reason for having a close-ratio cassette is to be able to have more incremental

[RBW] Re: Roller-Cam brakes

ssues with those brakes. >>> They work great, they take normal brake shoes, and there are plenty enough >>> of them for spare parts (although they're pretty well built). Good luck! >>> >>> Greg >>> >>> On Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 9

[RBW] Re: Are Billy Bonkers narrower than listed?

Don't give up. I've had this same question. I put the 2.1 GKs on my Allrounder last summer. They fit the frame ok, but are too tight with fenders. For what it's worth, the 2.1 GKs are bigger than the 2.1 Rat Trap Pass tires that were on there previously, which kind of bummed me out. I thou

[RBW] Re: Are Billy Bonkers narrower than listed?

I meant that the 2.1 Gravel Kings are bigger than the 2.3 Rat Trap Pass tires On Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 7:49:56 AM UTC-7 iamkeith wrote: > Don't give up. I've had this same question. I put the 2.1 GKs on my > Allrounder last summer. They fit the frame ok, but ar

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Billy Bonkers narrower than listed?

Please let us know how the Billy Bonkers work out. The Naches Pass size is interested. I haven't tried them, but I have the original "Compass" model, which were in fact based on the 1.75 Pasellas. Same mold and tread, but more supple casing. They were/are nice (that's what I used before the

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus and Susie ride off into the sunset

On Monday, January 9, 2023 at 4:59:23 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > I am feeling so very lucky to have found a Gus. On the subject of > Gus/Susie bikes; who among us are using a crankset with shorter than 165mm > cranks in an effort to improve pedal clearance on rough trails? I’ve been

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell-esq fat bike

I haven't fully read this thread, but have been tempted to discuss my Scapegoat. I have the Gen 2 and, as I've stated in other threads, it is one of the best bikes I've ever owned. I was slow to investigate or buy it - despite wanting the exact thing - because it is so ugly. I finally jumped

Re: [RBW] Which Paul brakes for a Quickbeam or Simple One?

Since the Quickbeam has a nice, built-in cable hanger at the rear (whereas the Simple One relies on an ad-on hanger installed at the seatpost clamp bolt), I think it's nice to use canti brakes. Just my opinion. I had wide profile brakes, like the neo-retro, both front and rear on my Quickbeam

Re: [RBW] Last Gus and Susie, 1/12/23, 3est

Wish I could afford to buy a second frame to keep as a spare. Just throwing this out there in case somebody is on the fenve because what they really want is a Large Susie in the construction pumpkin orange color, but it isn't available anymore: if you get a large dark gold frame, I will trade

Re: [RBW] Which Paul brakes for a Quickbeam or Simple One?

DIa Compe 287V still seems to be readily available. On Friday, January 13, 2023 at 5:15:26 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > To fully clean and purge all residual nuances for this discussion of the > bestPaul brakes for one's bike: Question: What are the several options for > long-pull road lever

[RBW] Re: Gus owners, does your RD/shifter cable rub against kickstand bracket?

ary 18, 2023 at 12:02:38 PM UTC-5 iamkeith wrote: Here's what I did. (this is on my Susie Longbolts, but same thing). This is a piece of 1/2" thick HDPE sheet. I really did this to kick the cable outward a little, in order to clear some really wide 2.8" tires and, now, fen

[RBW] Re: Gus owners, does your RD/shifter cable rub against kickstand bracket?

the other hole. ) Laing On Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 12:02:38 PM UTC-5 iamkeith wrote: Here's what I did. (this is on my Susie Longbolts, but same thing). This is a piece of 1/2" thick HDPE sheet. I really did this to kick the cable outward a little, in order to clear some r

Re: [RBW] Gus owners, does your RD/shifter cable rub against kickstand bracket?

FWIW, @brokebike's reply reminded me: With the guide shifted outward like this photo, my derailleur cable DID land right at the edge of the kickstand plate. So the wear to the cable and frame could have been worse. I think the contours of the fillet on my bike made it less-than perfect in that

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Billy Bonkers narrower than listed?

Did you ever try the Billy Bonkers and do you have any feedback about how they compare in size? Any measurements or photos would be appreciated. On Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 10:52:22 AM UTC-7 captaincon...@gmail.com wrote: > I just ordered Billy Bonkers on Amazon for ease of returning them

[RBW] Re: What's up with welded Nitto parts?

Joe is usually right. In this case, I hope he is, but my worrisome mind went somewhere else: I imagined that it might mean a global change to how what Nitto continues producing, as well as how they do it. I was thinking that maybe some of the skilled welders and brazers are retiring and not

[RBW] Re: Nice Rivendell, Goodrich and Sevens for Sale

On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 4:55:01 AM UTC-7 Frank Brose wrote: Buy the Goodrich if it fits and can handle the tires you want to run. They are rare and built by a true craftsman. The quality of Curt's builds are second to none and most custom builders would attest to that and they have a r

Re: [RBW] Re: Red Toyo Atlantis?

On Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 2:29:49 PM UTC-7 homer...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, you guys really are the source for all things Rivendell!!… I mean seriously, tracking down the original owner?… Smart! Thanks to your assistance, I’ve decided to pass on this opportunity for the moment… I think I’

Re: [RBW] Re: Red Toyo Atlantis?

ry 1, 2023 at 2:22:40 AM UTC-8 iamkeith wrote: > >> On Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 2:29:49 PM UTC-7 homer...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> Wow, you guys really are the source for all things Rivendell!!… I mean >> seriously, tracking down the original owner?… Smart! &

[RBW] Re: Simworks Ramble Bar experiences

If you still have buyer's remorse after receiving them, let me know. I wasn't aware of these, but they look to be very much what I wish for on a daily basis. (Essentially, a really wide albatross bar.) Wish they had a 25.4 or 22.2 clamp area, and the grip area looks too short. Actually, they

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop?

Wow, that's awesome. In a recent thread, i put together a quick photo montage showing what I imagined to be the history and lineage of the "swoop-tube" idea, but I left out the "no idea is new" example. On Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 10:01:27 AM UTC-6 John Johnson wrote: > Seen in Paris near St

Re: [RBW] 650b Gravel Bikes?

I've not read the gravel bike threads because I don't have a subscription to the NY times that will let me read that article , so I might be missing something. Like Ted, I've just always interpreted that term to be a marketing effort by the mainstream bike industry (and adjacent industries, li

[RBW] Re: soma-champs-elysees-mini-front-rack On a Sam

I've got an unused one I can sell you cheap. I can take measurements if you need. It is indeed sturdier than the nitto racks, both because of the fixed strut and the thicker diving board. I got it for my Saluki. The fit was spot-on (I suspect it was designed for the Rivendell-standard), but

[RBW] Re: 2023 Riv Geo Chart

On Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 1:05:15 AM UTC-6 Hetchins52 wrote: Interesting to see that the chart shows a 2.5" max tire width for the Gus/Susie lineup. The RivBike site says 2.6" max and when the frames first came out they were expected to fit up to 2.8". That was ... optimistic! And, the web

Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno

Changing subject slightly - there have been some comments worrying that this will simply be a homer and the logical "why bother" question implied, given that it's no longer a true single speed. I have no inside knowledge, but suspect it will be different. Specifically, I'd supect it to have a

[RBW] Re: Early 80's Specialized Sequoia

Were there different versions of the Sequoia? The one I was familiar with was a dark metalic grey one, but I think it came in dark blue, too. It wA a fantastic bike, built by Toyo if I remember correctly. But I thought it was a full-on touring bike, with heavy tubing, low bottom bracket shall

[RBW] Re: tube tear at valve stem base — any ideas why and how to fix?

I began having this problem frequently, about 5 years ago. Nothing else about my skills or habits or rims changed from the previous four decades, so I've concluded that there is likely a manufacturing issue. Thinner/less/more brittle rubber at the base of the stem or something. There have al

Re: [RBW] Re: What to get, what to get....

I too think the 59 Clem perfectly describes what you're looking for - except I assume that's what you call unwieldy, having had direct experience. As Johnny says the revised, lugged Susie/gus might work, but it's a long way off and we can only make educated guesses about what it'll be. I th

[RBW] Re: Did Charlie Gallop lose its swoopy top tube?

I like it too. Interesting evolution. I like the fact that Riv shares it with us, even if it occasionally means that you get attached to something that won't happen. I imagine this helps keep the lug manufacturer busy and committed. Plus, VO sort of stole some thunder when they knocked off

[RBW] Re: Favorite shifters yet, for Bosco bars

bar bike uses a cheap Sunrace friction thumbie positioned on the ramp of the bars so it doesn't interfere with a range of hand positions but is also accessible from my primary cruising grip, which is a bit forward on the bar. -Dave On Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 12:35:01 PM UTC-4 iamkeith

[RBW] Re: Favorite shifters yet, for Bosco bars

Sorry for all the typos. Hopefully that made sense. Responding on phone in bright sunlight On Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 2:41:10 PM UTC-6 iamkeith wrote: > My hand does move slightly forward to shift one direction, and slightly > back to shift the other. But both positions are comfo

Re: [RBW] WTB: Tosco-moose Bars, Threadless for the Gus

Something to consider is that, unlike the normal Bosco, the normal Tosco has a knurled section at the clamp area and is oversized 31.8 diameter. I agree that the bullmoose works best in terms of stiffness and inability to slip on the Bosco. The it's the only version of that bar that I could g

Re: [RBW] ISO: Nitto R10

Have you previously gotten a Saddlesack to work with an R10 rack? I couldn't. That rack seems more suited to traditional bags, like a Caradice, that are improved by swinging them away from the seatpost and out from under the saddle. Rivendell (sackville) bags are kind of hung from the cent

Re: [RBW] ISO: Nitto R10

ber 1, 2023 at 11:47:22 PM UTC-6 iamkeith wrote: > Have you previously gotten a Saddlesack to work with an R10 rack? I > couldn't. > > That rack seems more suited to traditional bags, like a Caradice, that are > improved by swinging them away from the seatpost and out

Re: [RBW] ISO: Nitto R10

rough eventually, if stuffed regularly. On Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 12:49:53 PM UTC-6 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > Hmm, I looked at the burrito but decided it was the same as a r10 but with > that “scooped” platform? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 2, 2023, at 2:43 AM, iam

[RBW] Re: Did Charlie Gallop lose its swoopy top tube?

On Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 7:59:07 AM UTC-6 Justin Kennedy wrote: The two bikes hanging behind Will in the pic are the lugged Susie/Gus hybrids. The swoop tube stays. I was just reading this thread on a full computer screen, instead of my phone, for the first time and noticed

[RBW] Re: Did Charlie Gallop lose its swoopy top tube?

On Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 8:54:47 AM UTC-6 brok...@gmail.com wrote: .. does that mean the weight limit on those is going to be even lighter than before? Do you need to be a 150 lb rider to ride one now? I specifically chose the Gus because of all the discussions around the purported

[RBW] Re: Did Charlie Gallop lose its swoopy top tube?

Veering ever-so-slightly off topic, and apologies to those who don't have facebook, but check out the bike in this video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1148753762570679?mibextid=9drbnH -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To un

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Solidarity in Ukraine

Thanks for sharing this. On Monday, September 11, 2023 at 4:14:39 PM UTC-6 John Rinker wrote: > Stumbled across this bit of reportage after checking out Nick P's link to > arte.tv > > Ukraine: Bicycle Solidarity > > > Cliché I'm sure,

[RBW] Re: Homers Going Live in a Few Minutes

Let me help. :-) On Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 7:52:43 AM UTC-6 Dorothy C wrote: I have been wondering all week what G.A.S. meant, and ran across it on the Path Less Pedalled Sam thread - gear acquisition sydrome... the Purchase Justification Machine I have 5 Rivendells now, and I a

Re: [RBW] Re: New Platypus Lug

Interesting how our tastes are so individual. I greatly prefer the lugged joint. I was looking at the pictures in the newsletter, without consciously noticing what had changed, and thinking to myself: "why did I dismiss this model until now? These are just about perfect." Does anybody kno

Re: [RBW] Considering trading my Ram for a Lightning Bolt

Alex, your modified Ram is outstanding. Probably the most nicest, modified Rivendell I've ever seen. This whole thread inspired me to wrap up a few things on my own 650b conversion project, an RB-1, and to ride my Ram one last time this weekend. (It's supposed to start snowing this weekend, s

[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm 650B AHH F/F/HS

A 56 center-to-center seat tube measurement would likely equate to a 57 center-to-top measurement as tyically used by Rivendell. But that actually jives with the chart at the link you provided. There is a 57 but not a 56. On Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 7:36:44 AM UTC-7 Dan wrote: > Good mor

[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm 650B AHH F/F/HS

size should measure c-t-t. On Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 7:52:31 AM UTC-7 iamkeith wrote: > > A 56 center-to-center seat tube measurement would likely equate to a 57 > center-to-top measurement as tyically used by Rivendell. But that actually > jives with the chart at the

[RBW] Re: I only have 1 chance to get a Rivendell.. which would you recommend?

Welcome, and what a solid bunch of advice you're already getting. Two thoughts and my own recommendation: For what it's worth, I'm pretty sure the Sam Hilbourne was originally conceived as a less-expensive A Homer Hillsen. Fewer sizes offered, simpler paint and details, and different country

[RBW] Re: Cantilevers or Direct Mount-Centerpulls

Would you gain any tire/fender clearace advantage by choosing cantilevers? Or will the chainstays end up being the thing that determines max size? On Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 1:05:38 PM UTC-7 kyleco...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey all, > > Just swooped up an old bleriot that I am going to be bring

Re: [RBW] Stainless bottle/ cage recommendation

Salsa Nickless Cage is my favorite. Kind of a copy of the Nitto R, with fatter tubing and a lot cheaper. On Monday, February 26, 2024 at 4:28:52 PM UTC-7 wats...@umn.edu wrote: > I've settled on Nitto R cages and Bivo water bottles. I like this combo; > no rattle yet. > > I have both the insu

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone else not a fan of the very long chainstays?

Hoch, when you say you "got hung up," did you mean when riding a Jones LWB, or a Clem or other Rivendell model? Your post brings up some thoughts. Like Tim, I got an early Clem, thinking it would be an updated, proper-fitting version of an analog 80s or 90s mountain bike - because that's how i

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone else not a fan of the very long chainstays?

I'm beating a dead horse here, drifting off-topic, and not really even answering questions that anyone has asked - but adding this excerpt for thread posterity in case I want to find it again. I referred to Vassago's ill-fated attempt to popularize long chainstays in my first post, but this is

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of replaceing the clem with the gus. Thoughts?

On Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 1:09:23 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: When I measured mine (a while ago) the bottom bracket on my 57(large) Gus was a full 2”! higher than on my 52 Clem. This single dimension makes these bikes quite different in my opinion. I love both bikes but use Gus for

Re: [RBW] Ron's Ortho... stem question

I can't offer much input regarding length, without knowing more about you and your bike, but can offer this in case it helps: I just swapped a Ron's Ortho bar in place of a 65cm Riv Tosco bar, mainly because it was black. The two bars are almost identical in terms of rise and reach and sweep.

[RBW] Re: WTB Riv Canti/Vbrake Frame in 54/55/56

On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 11:30:27 AM UTC-6 drewfi...@gmail.com wrote: My dimensions have been the bane of my cycling existence, Bill! Bill's question and suggestion to clarify was pretty insightful then. I suffer from the same handicap as you: short legs/ long torso. (6'2" w/ 87 pbh

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