My theoryif it feels comfortable to you its probably right for
you. Only you can tell what works. I have a similar predicament and
will probably use some kneesavers to get a wider Q and keep the
bottom bracket width that gives me the best chainline for my terrain.
I think the Riv site
2 centimeters, 4/5 of an inch? That's quite a bit. Did anyone ever
offer observation to you that your hips were rocking when you
pedaled?
The other rule of foot-length is that heels just touching the pedals
when the leg is fully extended implies the right bend at the knee
when the distance from
very nice.
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Subject: [RBW] my Rambouillet- some new pics
My green Rambouillet is finally (almost) complete and it was a nice
day out
The Cyclotourist has a very narrow tread, so these would probably not
be for you.
I get 160 mm for the Q on my XD2 with its stock Sam Hill bb; not that
5 mm is a huge difference, and doubtless is more than made up by
shoes, cleat position and pedal choice; but I wonder if you measured
more
I start with my PBH measurement, then multiply by 1.09. I set the saddle to
this height measuring along the seat tube from the axis of the pedal to the
top of the saddle with the lower crank arm in line with the seat tube. I do
this with the saddle level and centered on the saddle clamp. Then I
Another thing is that triathletes usually have their saddles placed farther
forward and higher up than do road riders - different strokes for different
sports! His advice might not be right for you.
On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 5:53 AM, Ken Freeman kenfreeman...@gmail.comwrote:
I start with my PBH
Bag: Old, but good. This model has the double layer of canvas on the
bottom instead of the plastic (I *think* the newer ones I owned had
plastic down there, but I could be forgetting something). Canvas
faded, straps rather grubby, but all in excellent working order.
SQR: New (ish) -- has been
I found this very helpful chart of Tange BB's, and Shimano's UN54 are
about the same proportions. This is invaluable if you want to go
changing BB's. The 111mm Tange is labelled as a 110 BTW.
Look carefully at the charts ,as driveside/non driveside proportions
are surprising, they don't really
Very nice build, but I may be prejudice since my blue Ram is quite
similar - Honjos, Paul's, Marks mini, DT shifters. I went with White
hubs Dinotte lighting. What is the crank set?
michael
On Sep 27, 12:04 am, BykMor byk...@gmail.com wrote:
My green Rambouillet is finally (almost) complete
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Saddle height is very person specific. I went with Riv method of PBH
minus 10 for a saddle height of 72cm. Earlier this year I developed
knee pain that prevented me from riding for 2 months. I went to a
fitter who raised my saddle by 1.5cm and it has made a world of
difference. This was in
That's a nice rack but my first thought was Why didn't they finish it and
put a platform on it?
For pure touring, it is a very good design. Light weight but sturdy.
Holds panniers tight to center. A small handlebar bag is enough for
whatever most people need on the ride.
I agree it is not
I have always used the method of putting my heel on the pedal at 6 o'clock
and adjusting the saddle height so that my leg is straight. This will
provide some bend to the knees since you are pedaling with the ball of your
foot.
On Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 9:29 PM, GeorgeS chobur...@gmail.com wrote:
More generally,
Tell us how it is built up
On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 8:09 AM, JimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
What a beautiful bike!
Here's hoping that it stars in many of your great photos.
-JimD
On Sep 25, 2010, at 7:26 PM, erik jensen wrote:
Taking a break after a day of
Very impressed with the effort some of you put into finding optimal
seat height.
I eyeball it when setting up the bike then make sure I have the
appropriate seat post adjusting tool with me the first few rides
(usually have this in any event - cepting the bike with the Pitlock
binder.)
On Sep
I hadn't noticed that the lugs had changed; mine has the pointy-lugs
like the Hilsen instead of the swoopy Atlantis-like ones. (I had
noticed the mid-stay mounts, etc., but haven't used them yet...
(
on 9/26/10 9:45 PM, andrew hill at neurod...@gmail.com wrote:
So.. when starting to build my new (to me) Romulus.. what size bb might folks
suggest to get a nice wide Q?
You have to watch it a bit there - simply swapping in a bottom bracket with
a longer spindle will change your chainline. It
Thanks for the comments, all. I like seeing the other builds. Nice,
Leslie, I need to get me a Yehuda Moon pin.
Not sure of the exact timing of this frame. Possibly towards the end
of the 2006-2008 range. We also haven't figured out what, exactly, is
up with that Sugino crankset. It's giving me a
David Wilson, in Bicycle Science (the bible of bicycle engineering),
advocated no knee flex at 6:00, meaning that a rider seeking maximum
efficiency should raise his or her saddle just a bit if his or her
knee is slightly bent at that position. Any flex there and you lose a
significant amount of
I love the Cycles Gladiator cork spacer on the rack! The whole bike is
dialed beautifully.
That was the first time I'd seen that light mount in action - does it
hold steady?
Philip Williamson
www.biketinker.com
On Sep 26, 9:04 pm, BykMor byk...@gmail.com wrote:
My green Rambouillet is finally
Patrick:
(I should know better than to leave out details to qualify my
statement... apologies)... I was running Big Apple 2.35 (60mm) tires.
I didn't try it with narrower tires.
BB
On Sep 27, 10:18 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Bobby: What tires were on the Fargo when you tried
Last week or the week before last - in the discussion of fender
clearance on ram's someone posted a picture of a ram or a rom with sks
fenders and what looked like jack browns tires.
Can that person post that picture again? I can't seem to find it in
the archives and I want to take another look
I took my Riv Road out for a little ride on Saturday--the Knoxville Double
Century (204 miles, 12,000 feet of climbing, mid-90s temps). I didn't get
photos of them, but there were several other Rivendells on the ride, including
an orange Ram and a very pretty Riv Road (with ... Gasp! ... a
Are those pedals a standard color, or did you add the green to the end plates?
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On Sep 27, 2010, at 08:43 AM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com
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I love the Cycles Gladiator cork spacer on
So, things have changed quite a bit since Sept 4.
The Renovelo frameset that I picked up had a couple issues. Issues
that were hard to detect until you started building the bike. Anyhow,
Riv totally started handling them as you'd expect. As that process
was underway, I had a conversation with
Very nice pics, Eric!
I'm the owner of the carbon-barred, threadless steer tube Riv. It was a great
ride and well supported. There seemed to be a lot less steel on the ride than
I'm used to seeing.
Through all the chip seal and the broken pavement and the potholes, my 700x28c
Grand Bois
Speaking as someone with somewhat troublesome knees, I cannot stand
having my saddle height any lower than even 1-2 cm below my highest
tolerable position. If I'm not getting a full extension with my quad I
have a sensation of holding my breath in my knees. Also, your legs are
strongest at the top
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Grant was supporting a backpack manufacturer in a Riv Reader I once
read. Can somebody save me a little time and tell me if they recall
who that maker may be? I remember he touted them because they (the
designer) were first to develop a frameless pack (IIRC). They went out
of business for a time,
There may have been others (away from the archives right now), but you
might be thinking of this:
http://www.rivbike.com/rivendell_trivia
Rivendell Mountain Works Jensen pack
- J
On Sep 27, 8:38 am, Jeffrey unclecowb...@gmail.com wrote:
Grant was supporting a backpack manufacturer in a Riv
On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 10:38 AM, Jeffrey unclecowb...@gmail.com wrote:
Grant was supporting a backpack manufacturer in a Riv Reader I once
read. Can somebody save me a little time and tell me if they recall
who that maker may be? I remember he touted them because they (the
designer) were
i took the hunqapillar out for a ride yesterday, and aside from coming down
with some sort of flu out in the middle of briones, all was great. The 2.35
big apples roll over most anything, it was a bit crazy to find myself
picking out the most difficult line for a change. quite a bit different than
http://rivendellmountainworks.com/thanks.html
Mentions Grant.
Angus
On Sep 27, 12:19 pm, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 10:38 AM, Jeffrey unclecowb...@gmail.com wrote:
Grant was supporting a backpack manufacturer in a Riv Reader I once
read. Can somebody
I must look into that WI crankset.
I've found that the BAs roll very well for their bulk; they even climb
surprisingly well -- and I've paired mine with 780 gram 45 mm rims --
and this even at absurdly low pressures -- sub 15/sub 20. Yesterday I
was maintaining 18 mph on pavement (as well as on
I have one. They are made to order. Not as luxe as some of the new
fangled offerings on the market, but very nice and comfortable to use.
On Sep 27, 10:38 am, Jeffrey unclecowb...@gmail.com wrote:
Grant was supporting a backpack manufacturer in a Riv Reader I once
read. Can somebody save me a
Can anyone tell me the mileage from Riv WHQ to the top of Mt. Diablo?
I'm considering the ride. And yes, I know that the hard part is
elevation gain, not mileage, but with elevation (that I know) and
mileage, I can gauge just how much I'll embarass myself if I try the
ride. Thanks!
Reid
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About fourteen miles. Google Maps is your friend.
On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 11:10 AM, reidplum rubye.cerve...@gmail.com wrote:
Can anyone tell me the mileage from Riv WHQ to the top of Mt. Diablo?
I'm considering the ride. And yes, I know that the hard part is
elevation gain, not mileage, but
Wow love that blue -looks like its going to be a gorgeous bike look
forward to the final build photos.
Chapeau on making the choice to get the one you really wanted I
have too often settled for something that was mostly what I wanted
and then thought maybe I should have bought X rather than
I must save for one of those. I've been hassling myself trying to make
a 44/30 double for the Fargo without widening the Q any more than it
currently is (160) with the XD2 and the 113 mm Tange. I can't run the
44 and 30 in the inner positions because they then butt up against the
stay before they
Waht was the relationship of the foot to the pedal in this recommendation.
It will make a big difference if the ball of the foot is on the pedal versus
the rear of the foot or heel. Most modern discussions allow that there is
definitely such a thing as having too small of a knee angle at max
On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 9:27 AM, Travis travisbreitenb...@gmail.com wrote:
Having your saddle further forward is more efficient
but less comfortable.
Where did you get this information? That is not at all my experience,
which is wholly the contrary: pushing the saddle backward (I have mine
On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 11:51 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
I must save for one of those. I've been hassling myself trying to make
a 44/30 double for the Fargo without widening the Q any more than it
currently is (160) with the XD2 and the 113 mm Tange. I can't run the
44 and
nice bike
I'm interested in the front light setup.
what is that front light, how is it mounted on the
front rack, and where do I get one
best
tom savarino
On Sep 26, 2:53 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net
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I complete agree... they are really sweet. It's two bikes in one!
Jay, who is in charge, took a few pictures, just to give us all a hint
of what we can expect on Saturday.
http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/garage-sale-october-2-2010/01-009
Hope to see you at 8:30 sharp, (but no sooner, so we can get it all
set up and be fair to everyone, especially the
This ride completed my 21st consecutive California Triple Crown...
Jiminy cricket!
On Sep 27, 10:19 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
I took my Riv Road out for a little ride on Saturday--the Knoxville Double
Century (204 miles, 12,000 feet of climbing, mid-90s temps). I didn't get
Go to this link for distance and climb info...
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/walnut-creek/1185529077
On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 2:30 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.comwrote:
About fourteen miles. Google Maps is your friend.
On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 11:10 AM, reidplum
on 9/27/10 2:26 PM, John Bennett at johnat...@gmail.com wrote:
Jay, who is in charge, took a few pictures, just to give us all a hint
of what we can expect on Saturday.
http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/garage-sale-october-2-2010/01-009
Hope to see you at 8:30 sharp, (but no sooner, so
If anyone has one in decent condition I'd be interested. A new
SaddleSack is a bit out of my price range. I'd prefer Grid Grey to
match my bike and other Sackville baggage.
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Hi,
In my search for the best brakes, I've been thinking about trying the
Velo Orange Grand Cru brakes. In their marketing copy they mention
that the brakes are the best of every other long-reach brake caliper
they have tried. I'd take that to mean VO believes them to be better
than Silvers and
On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 6:09 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
on 9/27/10 2:26 PM, John Bennett at johnat...@gmail.com wrote:
Jay, who is in charge, took a few pictures, just to give us all a hint
of what we can expect on Saturday.
I'm was coming anyway, but nonetheless, evil I say, EVIL.
On Sep 27, 2010, at 2:26 PM, John Bennett wrote:
Jay, who is in charge, took a few pictures, just to give us all a hint
of what we can expect on Saturday.
http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/garage-sale-october-2-2010/01-009
Sir, you might want to raise your seat a bit
so you'll get more leverage.
More leverage from a higher saddle? I'd like to see the physics that
validates that assertion.
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Leslie,
Perfect bike. It looks you are getting the most out of the fender and tire
room. What size tires are those?
-Jim W.
On Sep 27, 2010, at 7:55 AM, Leslie wrote:
I hadn't noticed that the lugs had changed; mine has the pointy-lugs
like the Hilsen instead of the swoopy Atlantis-like
I am Grand Crurious myself...but I don't think they would work on the
Bleriot - and they don't open very wide, comparatively.
On Sep 27, 6:35 pm, Adam Kimball adamfkimb...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi,
In my search for the best brakes, I've been thinking about trying the
Velo Orange Grand Cru brakes.
Definitely evil. Especially as I'm half a country away. Wonder what
the tweed bag is? And if I could fit in any of that clothing.
Ah well. I'd really be humiliated on that climb. Good enough reason
not to go.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sep 27, 6:28 pm, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net
Hi,
I just got a set. They replace the Shimano BR600 long reach I had on my
Rivendell. I switched o Campagnolo on that bike and didn't want to mix Shimano
Campy (but off-brands are OK?!)
The brakes are very nicely made. The pads are a very good quality. They open a
very slight more amount than
anyone planning or hoping to ride trails down? we could form the rear guard
on the road slog, and enjoy some splendid riding on the way down.
erik hopes to justify 60mm tires this weekend
On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 5:27 PM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote:
Definitely evil. Especially as I'm half a
I'd take that to mean VO believes them to be better than Silvers and Paul's.
Can anyone confirm or deny this claim?
Paul Racers have been around for years, have a very loyal following,
and stop bikes as well as any rim brake made. The Crus are brand new
to the market, dual pivot not center
Haven't used them on a bike, but FWIW, I've fondled them in the VO
showroom and was fairly impressed with the quality and value.
I already rub Paul's on my AHH, and think they're great.
Alex Moll
Marysville, WA
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Maybe once, just once, one time for all of us who arent in the WC RBW
WHQ vicinity, they could do a virtual garage sale. Too much of a
pain? Maybe, but come onjust one time. Riv is an internet/mail
order business, right? We are its internet/ mail order customers,
right? (said in the nicest,
Great Pics. Looks like a great ride.
I see you have an Element. My bike and I have spent many nights in my
Element. Best bike car ever?
Cheers!
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I was writing back and forth with someone who has them, replacing the
Tektro/Silver (556???) long reach models. They said the stopping power was
great, no mushiness at all, but that you had to deflate wide tires to get
them in. For them, that was worth it.
On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 6:20 PM,
It does look like some good stuff, but I imagine that they wound up
with a lot of it due to picky unhappy customers in some variety or
another. I used to manage operations at catalog retailer at one point
in my life and we offered grab bags of product at different price
points. Amazingly, they
This is exactly what I was thinking, right down to the price point.
iCycles has a $5 Box of Crap you can buy off their website. I think
a $50 'rab 'ag would be a lot of fun, possibly with a flurry of
trading after.
Philip Williamson
www.biketinker.com
On Sep 27, 7:28 pm, Ken Yokanovich
Hi,
I've had the Paul's Racers and now the Crus. The Crus stop better and don't
squeal, at least that has been my experience.
I don't see why the Crus would not be as durable as the Paul's.
Both brakes are CNC machined from aluminum plate. They are not forged or cast.
Time will tell though, but
So how was the riding?
On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 7:48 PM, Philip Williamson
philip.william...@gmail.com wrote:
This is exactly what I was thinking, right down to the price point.
iCycles has a $5 Box of Crap you can buy off their website. I think
a $50 'rab 'ag would be a lot of fun,
Come to think of it, the guy did look like he spent a lot more time on
the bike than in the books. I'm a lawyer, so the only leverage I
recognize doesn't involve mechanics.
GeorgeS
On Sep 27, 6:28 pm, RonaTD teddur...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Sir, you might want to raise your seat a bit
so
I've gotten feedback from a few who've used them. Both said they were
far better in stiffness and modulation than either the ShimaNo or the
Tektros. I'm about ready to buy a pair for my new-to-me Ram. The only
down side I've heard is that the Tektro's open wider. With a Tektro
lever with the QR
Yesterday was the Honolulu Century Ride, an often lovely (and sometimes not
so much) lovely ride from Kapiolani Park at the base of Diamond Head north
along the coast to Ka'a'awa and back. To be honest I prefer the Haleiwa
Metric Century, not because it's shorter, but because it's all out in the
IMHO its all about the pads which are easily changed. Really now.
its a mechanical clamp squeezing two rubber pads onto an aluminum rim.
The only thing that might affect stopping power is the riders hand
strength. The amount of flex increases with the length of the arm if
its not made thicker
Brake calipers are more sophisticated than you think. And the place of
origin has nothing to do with how well they work. Pauls are well
designed and made, and considerably more expensive. The design or the
caliper and the cross sectional area of the arm can certainly make a
difference in
Where can I find the mount for the front headlight that you have?
It's great!
On Sep 27, 6:33 pm, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote:
Leslie,
Perfect bike. It looks you are getting the most out of the fender and tire
room. What size tires are those?
-Jim W.
On Sep 27, 2010, at
I have them and like them a great deal. To be fair to VO's marketing
copy, best of their kind may mean standard reach dual calipers so
they may not be comparing themselves to centerpulls. Even ignoring
that, at the time VO released their Grand Crus the Paul Racer M's
weren't available, only the
I'll second the question on tire size. Also, how is the fender
attached to thet top of the fork?
On Sep 26, 9:04 pm, BykMor byk...@gmail.com wrote:
My green Rambouillet is finally (almost) complete and it was a nice
day out so I took a few pictures.
Hopefully the link to my Picasa site will
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