The last frame I built, still at the painter's, is built for either
650b or 700c's. Can't wait to get it back and built up so I can
ride! It fits 650x42's as well as 700x28's without any problem
(fenders would be a tight fit with 700x28's), I do need to swap brake
calipers when I swap wheel size,
I just bought my first handlebar bag, an Acorn Boxy Rando. I am not
running a front rack or fenders, but adding a front rack isn't out of
the question if it's needed. What decaleur/rackaleurs have you all
used with success paired with the Acorn?
Thanks,
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> on a Nitto M12 or Mini Front. Don't have it yet, so can't say how well
> the VO decaleur works.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Gernot
>
> On Mar 24, 7:18 am, pruckelshaus wrote:
>
>
>
> > I just bought my first handlebar bag, an Acorn Boxy
ackaleur and wee how it works with both bikes, and if I don't like
it, I'll install the rack on the 650b and use that for rides where the
bag is warranted.
Thanks,
Pete
On Mar 24, 11:02 am, Patrick in VT wrote:
> On Mar 24, 8:58 am, pruckelshaus wrote:
>
> >However, I'
Framesaver or Boeshield T-9. Also make sure you're pulling the stem
and seatpost at least once a year to clean off and apply a fresh coat
of grease. For good measure, if you have a long-handled cylindrical
brush (sort of like a large, nylon bristled gun barrel brush), run
that through the steerer
sable under the map
plasticthat would be cool.
And no worries on the sidetrack, I've built two frames and I think my
next challenge (and reason to learn to fillet braze) will be to design
and build a rack.
Pete
On Mar 25, 9:03 am, Patrick in VT wrote:
> On Mar 24, 12:01 pm, prucke
Extended headtube ring?
On Apr 13, 6:13 pm, William wrote:
> Grant posted a pdf with some photos
>
> http://www.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/420/original_April_13_misc_Lay...
>
> One is a new fork crown for a new bike that we may see from them. It
> looks like a Hunqa-crown and says its designed
Well, winter project 1, my second frame, a sloping top tubed lugged
650b commuter/path bomber is getting picked up from the painters
tomorrow AM and should be built for a ride on Sunday, so that's nearly
done. Looking forward to trying SRAM (Apex) for the first time.
I have 20BF of red oak waitin
I'm building a 650b frame for my wife to use as a commuter; the last
frame I built was a similar frame for myself. I found a set of new
650b wheels on eBay a while ago for a crazy price ($80 BIN...I
couldn't buy the parts and build them myself for that little) built up
from Weinmann Zac 19 rims, D
Well, yeah. I'm not quite that old (44), but I find myself riding on
the hoods or the tops 100% of the time...I virtually never ride the
drops. I use SRAM Apex on one bike and Dura Ace 7700 on the other, so
brifters all around. Pop the stem up a bit and see if it helps.
Pete
On Jun 6, 11:55 am
Quill stems allow for far easier (and far more) bar height adjustment,
which is why I prefer them. I also prefer threaded headsets because I
can remove the bar & stem from my bike and not have the fork fall out
onto the floor. Threadless headsets were invented by an industry that
was lazy and wan
Wow, lots of teachers here. Yesterday was last day for me, I teach
high school Computer Science and English.
Pete
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This is my first summer "off" (albeit with my 9 and 12 year old kids)
since I was 13. I'm 44. I'm a little worried about being bored, but
I think I'll be OK.
On Jun 13, 1:38 am, Bob wrote:
> The teachers I know work second jobs in summer.
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The Shimanos worth having IMO are the 600 and Dura Ace. The lower end
ones are disposable.
On Jun 14, 5:52 pm, Tim Whalen wrote:
> Newly sensitized to freewheels by the recent discussion here, I noticed a
> cache of some at a local bike shop. There are 6 - 8 Shimano 7 speeds,
> mostly 14-28 I t
If that's true, I could use one...black pro or B17?
On Jun 17, 11:33 am, jinxed wrote:
> TRADED!! Thanks Rob!
>
> WOW. Thanks for all the generous offers!
>
> I think Riv owners have more stock of Brooks saddles than the bike
> shops do!!
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Ah, the frame that I sold to you several months ago for $250 less. In
fact, you even used my photos. Yes, that's my back yard, resplendent
in the summer sunshine. And, yes, that's my Keen-clad left shoe in
the photo as well.
Classy.
On Nov 30, 4:13 pm, "mr.trout" wrote:
> $1000 asking price p
Out of curiosity, what's the arm length on the Alpina's?
On Jan 20, 1:56 pm, Clayton Scott wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Just a few things unclaimed:
>
> - 3ttt ProChrome stem made from columbus tubing (silver), 12cm, Excellent
> condition: $35
>
> - SKF 110 JIS bb, excellend condition: $75
>
> - Sugino A
Nice, but $529 is STEEP. I think I'd rather see something like the
Mighty Tour
http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/english/chainwheelset_MightytourPE110s_english.htm
On Jan 20, 4:40 pm, William wrote:
> http://store.somafab.com/suoxcoplrocr.html
>
> Soma Fab actually has the Sugino OX801D in stock. C
I bought a "Riv-sized" Rambouillet, and felt exactly the same way.
Sold it, built my own frame, and all is right with the world. I don't
know if it's because of my racing background (I was certainly no LA,
but I raced through my teens) or being used to having plenty of crotch
clearance with mounta
I hate to be obtuse, but what's the point of this bike model? Just to
have fixed mounts for a child seat? In what way is this superior to a
"beater" bike with a child seat attached? I'm not trying to be
combative, I'm just trying to figure out what the market for this
would be.
On Nov 24, 12:43
Don't stop at drawing it, build it! I built my first frame this past
spring, had a blast, learned a lot, and ended up with one of the
nicest frames I've ever ridden!
On Jul 27, 2:25 pm, William wrote:
> Grant is apparently going to teach us how to draw a bike frame in his
> little step by step w
I agree completely. No 172.5 makes it a non-starter for me, otherwise
I would be very interested in a pair. I respect Chris for what he's
doing for the Riv/VO/etc. aspect of the industry, but there are times
when he's wrong, and his stance on 172.5's is one of those times.
On Aug 2, 6:48 pm, Wil
I have a 60cm blue Ram frame/fork for sale, but could probably throw
something together that resembles a complete bike.
On Aug 17, 4:42 pm, Adam Kimball wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Ever since I sold my Rambouillet, I've lived on my Big Dummy. I love
> the bike immensely - maybe too much. After putting
Yes, but it's too bad that Chris has decided that nobody needs to ride
172.5mm cranks. He's a fool for making that kind of decision, and has
certainly lost a good amount of business because of it...including my
own. This would be the perfect crank for my needs, if only it were
available as a 172.
you like em, Pete?
>
> best,
> andrew
>
> On Aug 19, 2010, at 8:00 PM, pruckelshaus wrote:
>
>
>
> > Yes, but it's too bad that Chris has decided that nobody needs to ride
> > 172.5mm cranks. He's a fool for making that kind of decision, and has
> > cer
Need to finance the next frame I'm building, so it's time for my
previous ride to go. Blue & white, some paint chips but never crashed
and straight as an arrow. Looking for $850 plus shipping. I'm in
19426 if you're local and want to see it in person. If interested,
email me and I'll send you a
Price drop to $800 plus shipping.
On Aug 25, 8:17 pm, pruckelshaus wrote:
> Need to finance the next frame I'm building, so it's time for my
> previous ride to go. Blue & white, some paint chips but never crashed
> and straight as an arrow. Looking for $850 plus shipp
Time for me to chime in with my "I'd happily buy a VO crankset if they
made them in a 172.5mm crank arm length". Sometimes I think Chris K
is trying to out-Grant Grant.
On Sep 9, 9:01 am, Garth wrote:
> I'll double the suggestion to use an XD2 crank and leave off the big
> ring. Riv, or a flexib
Anyone have a pair of Nitto (or old school WTB) Dirt Drops in decent
condition that they'd like to sell?
Thanks,
Pete
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I'm riding Ruffy Tuffy's and love them.
On Sep 17, 11:43 am, Michael_S wrote:
> After reading all the hype about the Challenge Paris-Roubaix tires I
> decided to order a pair for my new custom Randonnering bike. I had
> read about the low rolling resistance and supple ride which all
> sounded gre
n Sep 15, 6:25 pm, pruckelshaus wrote:
> Anyone have a pair of Nitto (or old school WTB) Dirt Drops in decent
> condition that they'd like to sell?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Pete
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I actually came here to post a lament about the loss of what is
probably the only "true" 700x28mm road tire out there. I simply
cannot believe that ruffy tuffy/rolly polly sales are not enough to
support having a new set of molds made. At the very least, I hope
that whomever makes the tires (Pana
I have one or two IRD two bolt zero setback posts in 27.2 that I'd
gladly trade your Nitto seatposts for...
On Jan 13, 9:22 pm, James Warren wrote:
> I'm a seat-forward Rivendell rider person, and I just recently found out. It
> freaked me out a bit, because I have a few of them with setback Nit
I have four:
* Klein mountain bike...honestly, it's never even been really off
road, but it's perfect for riding around the neighborhood and the bike
trails with my kids.
* Rambouillet with Dura Ace 7700 STI triple stuff mostly
* Specialized Allez steel with downtube shifters and nice, fat
tubulars
As soon as the frame I just built (my first! lugged, rando geometry,
low BB, longish stays, Columbus SPX) comes back from the painter, I'll
have a 60cm blue and white Rambouillet for sale...unfortunately, I'm
on the opposite end of the country (Philly). Let me know if you're
interested. I might
The Apex stuff looks really interesting, and I'm considering putting
it on the frame that I built that is currently at the painters. The
main question I have is...the brakes don't look like they are short
reach; I wonder if they are something other than 39-49? There's
nothing on the SRAM site tha
Mike, as soon as the frame I just built gets back from paint, I'll
have a 60cm blue Ram for sale...I'll post it here first to keep it "in
the family".
Pete
On May 25, 11:51 pm, Michael_S wrote:
> Love that bike... wow? esp. the no shimaNo build kit, very eclectic.
>
> where does everybody find t
I finally got the frame that I built for myself back from the
painter's, so it's time to sell the Ram.
It's a blue and white, 60cm, in excellent used condition. A couple of
nicks, but it's never been crashed or dropped. I believe it's a Toyo
frame. Alignment is perfect. Selling as a frame/fork
I have a set of Suginos on my bike. A not terribly good pic here:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs534.snc3/30288_1502481239577_1160592711_31456699_5981294_n.jpg
Found a product pic here:
http://www.qbike.com/product/s/Sugino-RD-5000-Direct-Drive-Road-Crankset.shtml
As far as I ca
Nice...too bad they aren't 172.5mm and 34/44 or 34/46. I'm old and
slow. I need a 53 like I need a hole in the head. I think ideal
would be 28/42 but a 110 doesn't go that low and a 58.6 isn't worth
it.
Pete
On Jul 16, 11:10 am, cyclotourist wrote:
> Nice set of 110bcd cranks. I have a
> set
Yeah, I'd go vegetarian for a week (if you know me, that's a big deal)
if I could find a couple of Turbomatics. I even have a bright yellow
flite to trade...
On Jul 16, 11:57 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 3:27 AM, S.Cutshall wrote:
> > Hey Steve...
>
> > I've got one en rou
Have a ridden, beausaged blue & white 60cm Rambouillet frame, fork,
and headset for sale. Excellent shape, a couple of paint chips but no
dings and the alignment is spot-on. Asking $950 plus actual shipping
costs. I'm outside of Philadelphia if you'd prefer to see it. Email
me if interested.
Th
Not wild about the graphics, but I like it...too bad the two rings
have two different BCD's. I'm running a 130/74mm Alpina triple right
now and spend 99.5% of my time in the 42.
On Jul 16, 2:42 pm, William wrote:
> ...and by "this" I mean this:
>
> http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/english/ox801d_main_
I don't live on a 15% hill, and that's probably the next type of frame
that I'm going to build.
On Jul 16, 4:18 pm, William wrote:
> You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed
> You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed
> You live on a 15% hill, you don't need a singlespeed
>
$950 too high? Make me an offer via email. I'll respond to the
serious ones. Need to sell this to finance the frame I'm going to
build this winter.
Would also consider a trade for a 58cm Quickbeam.
Thanks
Pete
On Jul 16, 2:45 pm, pruckelshaus wrote:
> Have a ridden, beausaged
When people scream for low taxes above all else, they get what they
deserve. On the plus side, those roads are the natural habitat for
Atlantii and the like.
On Jul 19, 10:39 am, Anne Paulson wrote:
> Strapped cities and counties turning paved roads into gravel roads:
>
> http://online.wsj.com/a
The Amish and Old Order Mennonite (they aren't the same thing) kids
around here ride them (or something very similar). Saw a gaggle of 4
teens in bare feet and straw hats rippin' around on them the other
day.
On Jul 21, 12:02 am, Linkbeak wrote:
> For what it's worth, I thought I'd share a quick
I'm building a grocery bike that I won't have to worry about...don't
want my Ram getting stolen. The foundation for this is a mid 80's
Schwinn Preludem decent enough frame but ratty enough to not deserve a
second look by the miscreants.
Anyway, I'm looking for the following:
* Triple crankset th
I need one last thing for my grocery bike (sadly, not a Riv, it's a
heavily modified Schwinn Prologue, ugly enough to be ignored by the
miscreants) -- a set of wider 700c tires, something along the lines of
a Jack Brown or a Speedblend, that will fit properly on a set of Sun
CR-18 wheels. 28c wil
nt
> every evening for a week taking it apart, ordering parts, replacing
> the bearings and getting it reassembled while listening to complains
> from my daughters. Yuk! If I can equate one Rivendell to the dryer
> fix, I'm glad I did it now.
>
> Angus
>
> On Sep 5,
Ouch. Looks sort of like I did after some bike-less airtime I did
downhilling at Killington (hit large rock at speed, bike stopped, I
assumed the superman position but forgot my tights and cape). I lived
for the rest of the week of vacation off of class 3 pharmaceuticals,
Woodchuck pear cider an
With a wire-spoked, drilled-flange, metal-rimmed wheel, that's what
happens. Take away any one of those factors, or worse yet, more than
one of those factors, and catastrophic failure will be the name of the
game. I realize that I'm preaching to the retro-choir, but you'll
have to pry my wire-sp
I'm a fair hand at woodworking, and am thinking about adding fenders
to my bike. I put two and two together and thought "What the heck,
make my own!" I haven't started the project yet...still in the
planning stage and was wondering if anyone here had done this.
What I'm planning on doing is usi
in made a pair of wood fenders that curve in over the wheel as
> metal fenders do. Not sure how sturdy these will be. If they hold
> up, it seems a much better fender than the flat design most use.
>
> On Sep 12, 8:52 pm, pruckelshaus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
>
Put in a Chris King 2-nut and you'll never need to buy another
headset.
Other than that, I'd probably go for one of the Tange headsets that VO
carries:
http://www.velo-orange.com/headsets.html
Pete
On Dec 4, 11:35 pm, Aaron Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Rivendell doesn't seem to be selli
The Big Lebowski.
The finest movie ever.
The dude does abide.
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Sarah, I emailed you about the Ultegra shifters. My wife's right
shifter is on the fritz so these would get put to very good use.
Let me know if you don't get the email.
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Sachs is nice because it works fine with Shimano -- at least the old
stuff did. Your 7s shifter is also probably7 8s.
On Jan 14, 11:13 am, BJU wrote:
> Not exactly Riv-related, but I figure you lot, if anyone, would have
> experience with these shifters. I am looking at a late 90s cyclocross
>
size? If so, shoot me an email at pruckelshaus AT gmail.com
My Ram is in excellent shape, with some very minor paint chips from
the previous owner, but no tube dings and the frame is straight and
true. Pics available.
Thanks
Pete
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Much more so than a car... :P
I'm pretty sure I'm the only person on our small suburban street that
still drives (by preference) a car with a manual transmission, and
both of my daughters will learn how to drive a manual transmission.
Pete
On Feb 15, 5:43 pm, Kelly wrote:
> It is so terribly e
Yeah, that's one of my grail bikes, and the first frame that I built used a
very similar geometry to the Sequoia. Tim Neenan, the guy who designed the
original bike, is making them again -
http://www.lighthousecycles.com/lighthouse-sequoia/
On Wednesday, April 11, 2012 9:37:52 AM UTC-4, Bria
I'm stuck wearing lycra backed Pearl Izumi cycling gloves. Comfy enough,
but I hate the look. I used to have a set of Cannondale crochet backed
fingerless cycling gloves back in the 80's, and I'd like to find something
similar.
Dromarti makes gloves that I think would be perfect -
http://www
IMO, there are pleasing to the eye fork rake radii, and then there are
those that are not. The "new" Betty falls into the latter category:
http://gallery.mailchimp.com/2090e897f8c7f8d7170a52bbd/files/bet1.1.jpg?utm_source=Current+Members&utm_campaign=96a454b30c-New_Foy_Sizes2_17_2012&utm_medium=
Pre-select was used with the indexed stem shifters. IIRC, it had a
spring-loaded cable mounting bolt on the RD that allowed the rider to shift
(or "pre-select") while they were not pedaling, then the shift would happen
once they started pedaling.
On Sunday, September 2, 2012 10:43:07 PM UTC-4,
I built my own because I loved the idea of my Rambouillet, but it didn't fit
me all that well.
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Any idea if the hubs can be converted for 9/10s use? I've done it with
lower end freehubs by swapping out the FH body, but wasn't sure about DA.
Also, do the hubs come with Skewers?
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IMO Fatty's are terrible in anything resembling mud. If the course is dry,
or if the course is mostly gravel (I've never done the ride, but would like
to one of these years) I'd go for them, otherwise I would personally go with
CdlVs
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Nitto/Specialized "Dirt Drop" stem, preferably black (yeah, I know, keep
dreaming), 80 or 100mm will work.
A pair of basic road pedals with clips and straps
Email me at pruckelshaus at gmail dot com
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Does anyone have a 100mm Dirt Drop stem that they are no longer using? Can
be Nitto, Specialized, or something similar (I know there were a couple of
clones out there). 25.4mm clamp. Black would be perfect, won't complain if
it's not.
Thanks,
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I was hating life while installing a VO front rack, too. What a fiddly
PITA. Cantis might have made it easier.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22143718@N04/5670989508/in/set-72157626547737510
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I had a set of more or less NOS SunTour XC Pro cantis (the last version,
champagne colored ones) to build my wife's new bike up with, but one of the
right (the side with the cable clamp) caliper is bad and doesn't allow the
caliper to freely move on the boss. Through swapping parts around, I ha
That's completely repairable by a competent framebuilder.
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I have (somewhere) a "poor man's thread chaser". I took an old set of
Shimano cartridge BB cups and carefully Dremeled (using a cutting wheel) a
3mm or so "notch" across the threads in 2 locations. Thread the cups into
the frame and any gunk from the shell should be "caught" in the notch.
Pet
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