Bill, is that the Fairweather x Nitto MT-31 stem? If so what bars are you
using? I love the look of that stem but don't have any 25.4 bars and there
aren't a ton of options.
On Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 5:29:36 PM UTC-5 Luke Hendrickson wrote:
> Ah yes! Have some older WI Sugino cranks, too. I really like them. Looks
> good on your Riv!
>
> On Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 12:52:43 PM UTC-7 jbu...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Those are ye older White Industries / Sugino 94/58bcd arms (set up
>> 48/30 as a 94 double)... and which directly lead to the significant
>> Legolas down-time, after one of the chainring bolt "ears" sheared.
>> Need to up my crank game, too ("WTB Ritchey 94 metoo!")
>>
>> Joe
>>
>> On 11/1/22, Nikko Mendoza <nikkog...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Joe,
>> >
>> > I think that looks sick. And these Minimotos are some of the best
>> braking
>> > brakes i've used (other than disc hydros). I'd definitelt suggws them,
>> but
>> > I'd say building to fit a certain (mtype of riding will help you accept
>> the
>> > bike for what it is... a cross bike. I came to terms that I like going
>> > fast, and I don't like technical dirt. This bike is perfect for that!
>> >
>> > What cranks are those? They look like the 110bcd Ritchey Logic cranks.
>> I'm
>> > on the hunt for some 94bcd Ritchey Compact cranks at the moment.
>> >
>> > Nikko
>> > Sent from my iPhone
>> >
>> >> On Nov 1, 2022, at 12:36 PM, Joe Bunik <jbu...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Nikko,
>> >>
>> >> Here's mine from back in its glory days - I really should put some
>> >> wrench time into getting back into a serviceable shape.
>> >>
>> >> https://flic.kr/p/z8k1NT
>> >>
>> >> V-brakes might be what it takes for it to win me back but, TBH - I've
>> >> never been completely happy with the tire clearances / rubber
>> >> selections I've made, either - 700x42 is the max but x38 with knobs is
>> >> more realistic.
>> >>
>> >> Such a beautiful/great riding/lightweight frame otherwise! Just need
>> >> to acknowledge that it's a cross bike before anything else, not really
>> >> the end-all/be-all dirt banger.
>> >>
>> >> Joe Bunik
>> >> Walnut Creek, CA
>> >>
>> >>> On 11/1/22, Nikko in Oakland <nikkog...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >>> yup, these are the UD 700x42mm Rosés, and certainly the biggest tire
>> I
>> >>> can
>> >>> fit on the bike comfortably. I also think the bike really feels at
>> home
>> >>> on
>> >>> 700x38mm tires, but I don't like the cornering control on steilacoom
>> >>> tires
>> >>> vs the Rosés, so I'm sticking to that. If I have to move to slicks in
>> >>> the
>> >>> roadie form, I'll probably stick to gravel king/RH 700x35 or 700x38mm
>> >>> slicks.
>> >>>
>> >>>> On Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 11:33:57 AM UTC-7 bmfo...@gmail.com
>> >>>> wrote:
>> >>>>
>> >>>> All of these bikes are gorgeous. How is the clearance with the 42's?
>> >>>> The
>> >>>>
>> >>>> legolas is a dream bike for me but have always been curious how wide
>> >>>> you
>> >>>> can go if you push it a little.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Brian
>> >>>>
>> >>>>> On Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 10:24:43 AM UTC-5 Nikko in Oakland
>> >>>>> wrote:
>> >>>>
>> >>>>> oh i'm silly. that was a typo!
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> keeping the RH cranks but changing to Athena 11s shifters and
>> mechs.
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> and tires, yes. initially i had Steilacoom/Barlow Pass (700x38mm),
>> >>>>> then
>> >>>>> when i made this my dedicated dirt ride, put on the UD Rosè
>> (700x42mm)
>> >>>>> and
>> >>>>> they roll surprisingly well. i also like the cornering control in
>> dirt
>> >>>>> better than Steilacooms AND they corner well on the road too!
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> On Nov 1, 2022, at 8:02 AM, Richard Rose <rmro...@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> First of all, that bike is gorgeous. Athena cranks are swell but
>> the
>> >>>>> RH
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> on there is perfect! But, talk about your tires. Rose’?
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> On Oct 31, 2022, at 8:10 PM, Nikko in Oakland <nikkog...@gmail.com>
>>
>> >>>>> wrote:
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> Hey y'all,
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> I recently had to let go of one bike, and the Legolas survived the
>> >>>>> cut.
>> >>>>> Now, I'm revamping my legolas to be more road-oriented while still
>> >>>>> dirt
>> >>>>> capable. RIght now, I have 10speed Bar End shifters, RH 46/30t
>> cranks,
>> >>>>> and
>> >>>>> an 11-36t cassette. It's plenty roadie enough, but I am getting a
>> set
>> >>>>> of
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> Athena 11 speed cranks to lean a little bit more into roadie-ness,
>> and
>> >>>>> throwing on an 11-34t cassette to still stay dirt capable.
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> But I am here because I need build inspiration. Can y'all share
>> pics
>> >>>>> of
>> >>>>> your legolas in it's *fastest *state? me first, ya?
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> I rotated the bars downward a little bit since this photo, but you
>> get
>> >>>>> the idea.
>> >>>>>
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