Not many options for wide-rimmed tubeless compatible rims that can handle
V-brakes unfortunately. I had a QBP watchlist set-up between the
cliffhanger rim and the Velo Orange Voyager rim. QBP received 3 cliffhanger
rims one day in January and I snatched it up.
I’m having squealing issues as well with my kool stop pads. If it continues
I’ll put back the stock black Avid pads.
Daniel M
Tallahassee
On Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 8:45:42 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> I ran salmon brake pads with non-machined sidewall Cliffhanger rims for a
> while on my 650B Atlantis. The braking itself was horrible and the
> squealing unacceptable. These were Salmon inserts on Shimano CX70 brakes.
> I switched back to the stock Shimano black inserts, with no other brake
> adjustment at all (since it was just sliding in inserts), and the braking
> improved dramatically and the squeal was gone.
>
> Salmon brake pads work well in most situations (in my experience) but not
> all situations.
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
> On Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 3:05:11 PM UTC-7 Paul Clifton wrote:
>
>> I bought these wheels fully knowing that the brakes would scrape the
>> black off eventually, and I'm totally OK with that. After I scored the
>> frame in the presale, I started looking for wheels and found this
>> Cliffhanger/Deore set at one of the usual spots for less than $250. It has
>> disc brake hubs, but so what for that price. And the all black just kind of
>> inspired the build anyway ...
>>
>> I think this bike will break in nicely :) I hope the brake pads break in
>> soon; the squeal is horrendous. Any tips for setting up Motolites with the
>> Salmon pads that come with them?
>>
>> I now know exactly why I chose the Gus over the Suzie. This bike will
>> haul anything over anything.
>> [image: 20220622_223557.jpg]
>> Paul in AR
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 9:13:54 PM UTC-5 Michael Baquerizo wrote:
>>
>>> I notice a lot of black cliffhangers being used on these...do people
>>> know something i don't, or are they just gonna let those brake pads run
>>> their course on the rim?
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 4:21:29 PM UTC-4 Daniel MacPherson wrote:
>>>
>>>> Okay. It was the headset. I got my mechanic friend (30 years of
>>>> experience) to fine tune the headset and he did a marvelous job. Nice
>>>> smooth ride, no more flop. I decided grips instead of newbaums tape.
>>>>
>>>> On Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 2:39:04 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> This, and also per my brief dalliance with a Susie..the front end has
>>>>> a slack angle for trail riding which can feel a bit floppy if you're used
>>>>> to more road-oriented Rivs.
>>>>>
>>>>> Joe Bernard
>>>>>
>>>>> On Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 10:51:19 AM UTC-7 Paul Clifton wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Daniel,
>>>>>> I haven't had any self-steer on my Gus yet, but on my Baby Bike with
>>>>>> 2.3" Big Ones, self steer was always when the tires were under-inflated.
>>>>>> There's a sweet spot on those tires, but they're so big a plush that
>>>>>> it's
>>>>>> easy to ride them a little too low. I'd give them 5 more PSI and see how
>>>>>> that feels (if the headset seems allright ...).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Paul
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 11:29:45 AM UTC-5 Daniel MacPherson
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 700cc tires. 2.3 inches G-One Speed Light Tires. Very little tread
>>>>>>> so they are quick.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> So far I love the feel of the bike (very comfy). It feels
>>>>>>> surprisingly light given its length and steel nature. My only issue is
>>>>>>> some
>>>>>>> self-steering issues while turning, but I don't know if that's due to
>>>>>>> headset issues, the design of the bike, or the tires. Anyone else
>>>>>>> experience these issues ?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Daniel M
>>>>>>> Tallahasee
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Monday, June 20, 2022 at 3:33:57 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Brendon: A Riv cuddling up to a Volvo 240? That marriage will last.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I've never owned a Volvo, but my brother, who drives 35X more in a
>>>>>>>> year than I do (me, no more than 500 miles per year), and traveled
>>>>>>>> several
>>>>>>>> times per year between LA and ABQ until he moved to latter, owned
>>>>>>>> several
>>>>>>>> of these, all hi-miles, and swore by them. Apparently, almost as good
>>>>>>>> as
>>>>>>>> old Toyotas.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> What are those tires?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Daniel: G-Ones! I can't read the tire size; 650B or 700C? 60s for
>>>>>>>> certain.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> If those G-Ones are anything close to as nice as the ineffably
>>>>>>>> wonderful lightest-model Big Ones, then those are very, very nice
>>>>>>>> tires
>>>>>>>> indeed. What model G-One, and how do you find them?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Patrick Moore, who just had a nice early-monsoon, cool-temp, mixed
>>>>>>>> pavement/dirt ride on the 700C X 60 Big One-shod Matthews 1:1.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Mon, Jun 20, 2022 at 12:33 PM Daniel MacPherson <
>>>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Please see attached for my Hillibike. First time Riv Owner. I
>>>>>>>>> always wanted a Riv bike and finally pulled the trigger with the
>>>>>>>>> Susie. I
>>>>>>>>> will mostly use it for commuting but maybe the occasional gravel
>>>>>>>>> trail.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Daniel MacPherson
>>>>>>>>> Tallahassee, Fl
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
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