[RBW] Re: new bike day!!

[Justin, Oakland]

This makes me think my plan for a Clem L instead of waiting for the Rosco Bebe 
makes sense...



-J

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[RBW] Re: new bike day!!

[Joe Bernard]

Ooh, I just realized I have the tires I need. I'm in the process of converting 
my Crust Lightning Bolt to more of a trail bike with riser bars - I'm not a 
drops in the dirt guy - so I can put that bike's GravelKings (smooth version, 
tan wall) on the Clem and buy knobbier stuff for the Crust. Solved!

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Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

[Grant Petersen]

It honestly wasn't intended as the kind of thing that requires thick skin,
and I'll be careful not to say things that do. Sorry!

On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 9:40 PM, masmojo  wrote:

> Grant, Mr. Masmojo has very thick skin; pick all you want.
> I agree with everything you  said there pretty much.
> It's just that these things are not necessarily cast in stone. I've
> personally seen carbon fiber bars & seat posts fail,  BUT there's so many
> variables involved really, because at the other end of the spectrum I've
> seen jaw dropping videos of CF frames absorbing stresses that would easily
> break any aluminum or steel frame. They are advancing frame building
> techniques all the time and conceivably they could find the solution to the
> weight Vs. durability conundrum.
> I am  not particularly interested in Carbon Fiber, I wouldn't go out of my
> way to get it, but more & more it's almost unavoidable. I don't worry too
> much about the little I have, because it's pretty heavy duty Cycle Cross
> stuff, but at some point I think it'll need replacing; then what? I  don't
> know? Titanium?
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[RBW] Re: new bike day!!

[Jeremy Tavan]

I love 650Bx48 on the Clem - tried 650Bx2.35 Schwalbe Big Ones and just 
didn't care for the handling, even if they rolled well. My Clem has WTB 
Horizons, but I'm sure the Compass 48mms (Switchback Hill?) are great.

On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 10:05:31 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> I don't know anything about Compass tires - in spite of having some on my 
> Pashley - so I went hunting for these and they're 700c only. What's the 
> ticket for a mostly-pavement Clem with 650B?

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[RBW] In Japan! Any recommendations?

[Surlyprof]

Also, if you go to the bamboo forest in Kyoto, go after the shops close 
(5:30-6-ish).  It was cooler and we only encountered about 6 or 8 people at 
that time.  Made for a much nicer experience than we had at the Fushimi Inari 
Shrine that is overrun by tourists during the day.  The shrine is worth seeing. 
 Fun hike up the mountain through all those gates.

John

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[RBW] In Japan! Any recommendations?

[Surlyprof]

Manny,

I went to Blue Lug Yoyogi and they were great.  Even saw a Clem parked along 
the route I walked to get there.

If you’re getting coffee in Tokyo, there’s a great little place called Cafe de 
L’ambre in the alley that runs parallel to the Ginza. They have served aged 
coffees since 1948 when they bought a bunch of coffee that was confiscated from 
the nazis during WWII.  I had a 1970 Mexican coffee that was outstanding!  My 
wife and I also loved the steampunk coffee at Maruyama Coffee Nishi Azabu.  
Here’s a link to machine I’m talking about: https://youtu.be/Fl_AwFJFojw

Also, if you can get a seating at Gen Yamamoto’s bar (seats 8), it is a truly 
unique experience.  Not cheap, but he’s a true artist.  They prefer 
reservations a month in advance but we were able to snag a last minute 
reservation for a 3:30 seating.  We also enjoyed the Nihan Minkaen Folk House 
Museum in Kawasaki City.

Have a great time.  Can’t wait to get back there myself.

John

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Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

[Joe Bernard]

Masmojo, the trick - as illuminated in the article in the CF thread - is to 
find frames and parts built to a survivable standard to the way real bicycles 
are really ridden, dropped and crashed. Does Calfee do this? Probably, buy a 
Calfee, I would. Do the mass manufacturers? NOPE. 

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[RBW] Re: new bike day!!

[Joe Bernard]

I don't know anything about Compass tires - in spite of having some on my 
Pashley - so I went hunting for these and they're 700c only. What's the ticket 
for a mostly-pavement Clem with 650B?

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[RBW] Re: new bike day!!

[Surlyprof]

Congratulations, Adam.  I wouldn’t worry too much about those Compass tires.  
Maybe I’ve been lucky but I’ve been riding Barlow Pass ELs for over 2 years 
without a flat.  Like you, I started riding them very timidly.  But, I was 
enjoying the ride so much that I started riding them everywhere.  I probably 
ride gravel 25% of the time on them and they’ve performed brilliantly.  Enjoy 
the ride.  I bet both the bike and the tires can take it.

John

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Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

[masmojo]

Grant, Mr. Masmojo has very thick skin; pick all you want.
I agree with everything you  said there pretty much.
It's just that these things are not necessarily cast in stone. I've personally 
seen carbon fiber bars & seat posts fail,  BUT there's so many variables 
involved really, because at the other end of the spectrum I've seen jaw 
dropping videos of CF frames absorbing stresses that would easily break any 
aluminum or steel frame. They are advancing frame building techniques all the 
time and conceivably they could find the solution to the weight Vs. durability 
conundrum.
I am  not particularly interested in Carbon Fiber, I wouldn't go out of my way 
to get it, but more & more it's almost unavoidable. I don't worry too much 
about the little I have, because it's pretty heavy duty Cycle Cross stuff, but 
at some point I think it'll need replacing; then what? I  don't know? Titanium?

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Re: [RBW] MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

[Grant Petersen]

SML 27.5
XL 29


On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 11:09 AM, Steven Sweedler 
wrote:

>
> Has the wheel size been announced, 650 B for smaller frames and 700C for
> larger, or is 26” (559) a possiblilty? Steve
>
> On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 7:28 PM Grant Petersen 
> wrote:
>
>> aside from whatever real or imagined benefits there are to riders, the
>> benefits of carbon and threadless to manufacturers are real and as concrete
>> as concrete. Threadless forks eliminate a HUGE ongoing hassle and storage
>> problem of stocking replacements for different sized frames. The fact that
>> it helps manufacturers is a GOOD thing, but *that* is why they were so
>> wholly instantly adopted. Going to carbon fiber piggybacked on that by
>> offering a perceived cool-factor fork that flaunted its material and saved
>> bike manufacturers from having to stock color-matches for their bikes every
>> year. A third benefit to manufacturers is that forks are a PITA to make.
>> There isn't a frame builder in the world who likes making forks (I have not
>> surveyed them all, I've just never heard of one, and the fact that so many
>> offer carbon forks as standard supports this "theory.")  Forks are
>> difficult and intolerant of even slight goofs. If a frame is slightly out
>> of alignment, you'll never know by casual observation (need measuring
>> tools) and it probably won't matter in the ride. (Our frames are aligned
>> during the process of building and checked at the end, and I've watched
>> them do it.)  It depends where it's out of alignment, but if you think most
>> of the bikes in the world are perfectly aligned, o my.   But when a fork is
>> out of alignment, it's way more visually obvious, because the tire gap is
>> different.
>> Any one of the points I'm trying to make--I'm making them quickly and
>> without any nuance or noting other important details in the discussion--but
>> they're honestly fundamentally true. Our Taiwan frame builders farm out the
>> forks. Artisinal custom builders for the most part prefer to (I know there
>> are exceptions).
>> It's easy-er for me here at RIvendell with our relatively low volume to
>> stock crash replacement forks forks, but even when we order two extra per
>> size per color, as models and colors change, it doesn't take too many years
>> to accumulate 200 forks. At Bstone, we had --- thousands? At least a
>> thousand. We tossed them when we closed. I think one of the guys gathered
>> up some MB forks and maybe a few RBs, but basically, they were vamooshed.
>> There's no market for a Regulus brown fork for a 23-inch frame, or any of
>> the others.
>>
>> I'm not picking on masmojo. He (or she?) is right--that stuff can work
>> fine. It's when it doesn't that things get scary, and when you consider
>> that carbon doesn't age well, there's still a good reason to avoid it.
>>
>> On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 9:26 AM, masmojo  wrote:
>>
>>> I certainly don't endorse change for the sake of change, but if
>>> something works,  it's better or solves a problem; I'll embrace it
>>> eventually, maybe begrudgingly, but I will & my enthusiasm & conviction
>>> will grow from there.
>>> I guess about the time I turned 50, I reaffirmed my conviction to keep
>>> my mind open & question any preferences or prejudices I might have.
>>> Didn't like Carbon fiber,  but as these things go, most road bikes these
>>> days have Carbon Fiber forks; so it was kind of forced on me. (I also got
>>> carbon fiber cranks & handlebars in the deal) Well, guess what? They work
>>> fine, better than fine really. Will, I make a point  of buying CF in the
>>> future? Hmm,  I doubt it, but my resistance has been weakened.
>>> Just sayin, there's a reason for everything.
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Outside article on CF

[Toshi Takeuchi]

Well another anecdote, but a guy I know was cresting on a big climb (up
Coleman Valley here in the SF Bay Area) and his carbon fork fell apart.
Needless to say, his ride was ruined, but if the fork failed on the steep
descent a few meters ahead, then his life might have been ruined.

Needless to say, he doesn't ride with a carbon fork anymore.  No doubt it
is nice to go faster up a hill on a light bike, but is going a few seconds
faster here and there worth it?

Toshi


On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 12:24 PM Leslie  wrote:

> Given our perspectives on steel, carbon fiber, and bicycles, I thought
> this was a relevant article to share here:
>
> https://www.outsideonline.com/2311816/carbon-fiber-bike-accidents-lawsuits
>
>
>
>
> -L
>
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[RBW] Re: new bike day!!

[ctifusion]

I love the black rims and the tires. I have about 200 miles on a set and they 
are proving to be a great 700c version of the RTPs. I also was worried about 
the RTPs and flats but i have at least 2000 miles on a set with only one flat. 
The 700c x 55s seem to me to have even more rubber.

Enjoy the great build!

Brynnar 
Indy

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[RBW] Re: new bike day!!

[Adam Leibow]

Joe - these tires are amazing, though I am much more careful around glass 
cause they have 0 thickness or protective layer. That being said my GF has 
the rat trap passes and rides everything I do and barely flats, if ever. 
And actually the bullmooses are growing on me, though they still feel 
slightly stretched forward. 

Mike - The Hunqapillar is an amazing bike, & I'll buy another one some day. 
I sold it cause I always felt it a bit small, and had come to appreciate 
the more upright, big-frame feel of my Cheviot, even offroad. The Clem 
affords even more standover, tire clearance, and frame flex than the 
Cheviot (all good for offroad), and I also made a couple hundred bucks 
selling the Hunq and buying a Clem. That's it in a nutshell. 



On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 2:41:52 PM UTC-7, Adam Leibow wrote:
>
> hello fellow riv fans. i got a new riv on saturday and built it up on 
> sunday (yesterday). i rode it to work this morning & it's real nice! 
>
> Highlights include:
> Compass 700x55 antelope hills (really amazing)
> Paul v brakes & levers
> Son dynamo hub & light
> Velocity cliffhanger rims
> Deerhead shifters
> XT derailment worldwide
>
> This bike received the créme of the crop parts list from my Hunqapillar 
> (recently sold to a lister).
>
> I stole the fillet brazed nitto bullmoose bars from my Cheviot but will 
> likely put them back - this bike has +5cm ETT on the Cheviot, & I am not 
> sure which way to go for bars yet. 
>
>
> behold, 
>
>
> 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Outside article on CF

[Joe Bernard]

The used market was always my big concern about these damn things. Maybe you 
get lucky as a new buyer who takes immaculate care of your bike, but by the 
time it gets to Craiglist there's no telling how many times it's been leaned on 
a light pole and knocked over in the garage. As the article states, metal tends 
to show the scars of such a life, and tends to fail from them at an observable 
rate. Carbon just snaps. Catastrophically. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

[ascpgh]

Like this: https://youtu.be/6QBRjp9-uJg ?

No thanks. Might work, might not. When it lets go is not science, just 
fate. 

Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh

On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 2:43:06 PM UTC-4, Ryan M. wrote:
>
> I've seen a friend at a local mountain bike race break a carbon handlebar 
> while in a full sprint. It wasn't pretty. 
>
> I'm totally on board with a steel mtb with a nice steel fork, good 
> geometry, and just a rideable trail bike that I can have until I pass from 
> this world. 
>
> On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 1:31:59 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> I'll accept CF frames even if I don't have a particular taste for them. I 
>> still think carbon forks/steerers are madness. 
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

['Eamon Nordquist' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Hite Rites are kind of awesome low tech wonders. Yeah, modern droppers have 
more functionality, but Hite Rites work better than I bet a lot of people would 
expect.

Eamon
Seattle

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Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

[ascpgh]

"Change" simply doesn't cut it. Not worth wasting the time and effort to 
align. "Improvement" is a different animal, assessed individually and 
offers a clear step forward for adopters. 

Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh

On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 12:26:59 PM UTC-4, masmojo wrote:
>
> I certainly don't endorse change for the sake of change, but if something 
> works,  it's better or solves a problem; I'll embrace it eventually, maybe 
> begrudgingly, but I will & my enthusiasm & conviction will grow from there. 
> I guess about the time I turned 50, I reaffirmed my conviction to keep my 
> mind open & question any preferences or prejudices I might have. 
> Didn't like Carbon fiber,  but as these things go, most road bikes these 
> days have Carbon Fiber forks; so it was kind of forced on me. (I also got 
> carbon fiber cranks & handlebars in the deal) Well, guess what? They work 
> fine, better than fine really. Will, I make a point  of buying CF in the 
> future? Hmm,  I doubt it, but my resistance has been weakened. 
> Just sayin, there's a reason for everything.

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Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

[Grant Petersen]

it may be. you've used a HiteRite?

On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 5:36 PM, Belopsky  wrote:

> a good dropper is better.
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[RBW] FS: A Mid Summer's House Cleaning; Nitto Paul Swift Sackville Revelate vintage XTR

[ant ritchey]

This indefatigable building, testing and dialing in of the last dirt tourer 
build accrued many bags, bars and accessories. I've got the thing 
completely where I want it, so moving these things along to fund what will 
very likely be another long, drawn out process of deep bicycle nerdery in 
the N+1 infinitum contingent. Lots of high quality items here. Everything 
is in incredible shape except where noted. Let me know if I've forgotten to 
list pertinent information. Happy to provide pictures upon request;  I'd 
prefer to do so by text if possible but email is fine, too. Hopefully have 
enough time in the next few days to snap some shots of everything but for 
now, as mentioned, the goods are in good shape. Here goes... 

-Compass Rat Trap Pass, tan wall, standard casing <50 miles. Excellent 
condition. $100/pair
-Swift Fabio's Chest, large. From the latest run. <25 miles use. Excellent 
condition. $245
-Swift Fabio's Chest, small. From the latest run. <25 miles use. Excellent 
condition. $235
-Nitto 34f "Big Front Rack", very good condition. Big P clamps for for 
blade-mounting included. $165
-Nitto Hub Area racks, MF1; the hoopless design. Excellent condition. Can 
include any set of P clamps ya need. $100/set
-Sackville Hub Area bags, tan, good condition. $90/pair
-Sackville Backabike bags, tans, never used and in perfect condition. 
$165/pair
-Nitto Albastache, excellent condition. $65
-Nitto Bullmoose, Riv-spec, fillet brazed. Excellent condition. $130
-Nitto Crystal Fellow 65 seat post, 27.2 X 200mm, very good condition. $50
-Paul levers, silver. Short pull. New-in-packaging. $100/pair
-Paul/Nitto canti kit: 2 Neo Retros, silver; 2 Moon Units, silver; 1 pair 
aul Rack Adapter bolts, 1 Nitto rear cable hanger w/ barrel adjuster. Very 
good condition.
 Over $300 worth of beautiful bits here. No pads or straddle wires, all 
other Paul-specific hardware included. $175 
-XTR M950 V brakes & levers. Very good condition. Coolest flat bar levers 
ever made!!!
 (FYI-No bolts included for mounting brake arms to post...disappeared) $125 
for the set
-Revelate Sweet Roll, medium. Good condition. Rubbing on a longer tour 
cause one strap to tear, though the tear is near the end and is still full 
functional. $60
-Hold Fast straps, solid olive, excellent condition. As once sold by Velo 
Orange. MUSA. $30/pair
-Schwalbe Big Apple 700 X 60, wire bead, good condition. $25/pair

Prices do not include shipping. Everything will go out USPS 
slowest/cheapest to keep the expenses down. Happy to ship via other methods 
if you prefer.
Paypal preferred, but please factor in & cover fees if you're opposed to 
sending the funds Friends & Fam-style. Venmo is cool, too.
Not looking for trades with few exceptions - 650b disc wheelset or 
road/rando frame for a PBH of 95 (64cm frames need not apply)

Thanks for checking it out!
-Ant Ritchey / Portland Oregon

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[RBW] Blahg Post Ethiopian Shoes

[Jon Dukeman,central Colorado]

Do they come in narrow widths?? Sounds like I'd be swiming in them.
I like to get a pair.
Jon

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[RBW] Re: new bike day!!

[Mike Packard]

Rad!

I'd be interested to hear your impressions/motivations for the switch, 
since I--perhaps foolishly--tend to think of the Hunqapillar as >= Clem. 
Goodness knows no one needs a reason for a new bike, just wondering.

Thanks

Mike, who was seriously temped by your Hunqapillar frame
Austin TX


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Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

[Belopsky]

a good dropper is better.

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[RBW] Re: FS Acorn bags

[Steve Butcher]

Yes, I know Joe.  My cell phone doesn't do photos very well.  They are both 
Olive color and are in excellent condition.  I'll try to work on better 
photos, tomorrow, when I have good light outdoors.  

Steve

On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 6:28:52 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Better photos might help. It's impossible to judge condition or really 
> even determine color in those pics. 

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[RBW] Roadeo touch-up paint

[Paul G]

Touch up paint should be available directly from Waterford Precision Cycles. 
Just tell them what you have. That's what I did. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

[iamkeith]

On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 5:10:40 PM UTC-6, Philip Williamson wrote:
>
> Why wouldn't a dropper post work on a mixte frame? 
>
> Philip 
> Santa Rosa, CA
>

By nature, a dropper post needs a fair amount of extension above the top of 
the seat tube in order to function. Grant said there would be tons of 
standover clearance on the new bike, but I guess we don't really know what 
that means.  If it was/is achieved by the "normal" mountain bike means of 
radically-sloped top tube, short seat tube and lots of seatpost extension, 
then a dropper would work.  But it seems like most of the Rivendell mixtes  
I've seen (true mixtes with both mid- and seat- stays) have seat tubes that 
are sized comparable to a road bike and, as a result, have very little 
exposed seatpost in practice.  If anything (thinking of Grant's own 
Cheviott) people often choose to size up on the frame, and then have even 
less than normal seatpost extension.

Grant's right though.  Hite Rite was actually the "first," and I'm glad to 
know those are still available!

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[RBW] Re: FS Acorn bags

[Joe Bernard]

Better photos might help. It's impossible to judge condition or really even 
determine color in those pics. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

[Grant Petersen]

You can still get Hite-Rites to fit 26.6 to 27.2 frames. $45 or so, Tommy
Breeze (Joe's son) sells them--I think on eBay.

On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 4:10 PM, Philip Williamson <
philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Why wouldn't a dropper post work on a mixte frame?
>
> Philip
> Santa Rosa, CA
>
> On Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 5:52:45 PM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote:
>>
>> ( not that a dropper post would be a viable option on this if it indeed
>> goes mixte, so you're safe.  I was really just wondering what you meant.)
>
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[RBW] Re: FS Acorn bags

[Steve Butcher]

Also, I would split up the set for $125.00 for the saddlebag shipped and 
$50.00 for the barrel bag shipped CONUS.

On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 5:02:48 AM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote:
>
>
> 
>
>
> 
> Hello folks.  Continuing to sort out redundancy in my bike bags and have 
> decided to offer for sale my Acorn saddlebag size large and  Acorn 
> handlebar bag.  They are both olive color.  I purchased both bags new and 
> have stored them indoors since obtaining them.  They are both in excellent 
> lightly used condition.  The stitching, rivets, straps, and material are 
> undamaged.  I'd like to sell them together as a set for $190.00 shipped 
> CONUS.  Please send my private message if you have any questions.  Please 
> pardon my blurry cell phone photos.  The color of canvas in both bags in 
> identical.
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

[Philip Williamson]

Why wouldn't a dropper post work on a mixte frame? 

Philip 
Santa Rosa, CA

On Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 5:52:45 PM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote:
>
> ( not that a dropper post would be a viable option on this if it indeed 
> goes mixte, so you're safe.  I was really just wondering what you meant.)

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Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

[Philip Williamson]

I wouldn't spec a 27.2 post if I had a fatter option available. 
Thanks for the link - I see the GravityDropper comes in 27.0, which would 
fit my Bontrager Allroad. Kind of cool. I read that they have play at the 
saddle, though, which would be a non-starter for me. 


Philip 
Santa Rosa, CA 

On Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 5:48:23 PM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote:
>
> Philip, what constitutes a "real" dropper post?  The original is still 
> going strong, is made in the USA in my neck of the woods, still offers real 
> customer service, and is still available in 27.2.  
>
> http://gravitydropper.com
>

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[RBW] Re: Roadeo touch-up paint

[Lum Gim Fong]

I like clear nail polish.
Scratches are badges of honor. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

[Joe Bernard]

You're the brave one, Christopher 

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[RBW] Re: Outside article on CF

[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

I used to have a Trek FX with a carbon fork. I bought it used on Craigslist and 
got a great deal. I knew nothing about bikes except that Trek was miles above 
the Walmart Schwinn I’d been riding, and the Target bikes before that when I 
was a child. “Carbon fork” was touted and I was proud to have one. I regularly 
rode off curbs with that Trek, saw it knocked over several times at the park 
with my kids. I knew nothing, NOTHING about the danger of cracking that carbon 
fork. I disliked the handlebars and the squirrely feel of that light bike while 
pulling my son on his tag-along, so I sold it. Knowing what I know now, I could 
lose sleep thinking about the poor guy who bought my bike; I pray that fork 
remains intact. 

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[RBW] new bike day!!

[Joe Bernard]

That looks awesome! I think I need those big tan-wall tires on my H. 

I hear ya about bars, I was just out on mine with the stock Boscos thinking a 
Bullmoose would be cool, but that's a long stretch. 

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[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Space Behind Seat Tube on LWB Bikes

[Dave S]

On Friday, July 20, 2018 at 8:22:32 PM UTC-4, Collin A wrote:
>
> With Riv's full dedication on the longer wheel base design, there is now a 
> significant underutilized space between the seat-tube and the rear wheel 
> with all sorts of possibilities to jam stuff in there. Has anyone though of 
> clever items to stuff there and/or the means of attaching them? Riv has an 
> example on one of their demo Atlantis' and I overheard someone talking 
> about a bag that could be custom made to fit that space. Currently I just 
> have my trail pump strapped on there...
>
> Looking forward to hearing people's ideas!
>

The graphics are a bit silly but I just picked up a few of these Detours 
Coffee Bags at a local store.   I think they'd work well in that spot. 

http://www.detours.us/small-bags/the-coffee-bag.html


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[RBW] Kids Stuff - What child seat fits what bike?

[Vincent Russo]

I have a Yepp Mini on a 64cm Clem L and it's absolutely perfect. With my first 
child I used an ibert on an 80's Trek 400 and it wasn't great, their just 
wasn't enough room due to the relatively short top tube. I'm not sure what you 
mean about the Bubbe's head tube, I think a long head tube is helpful for 
getting the seat up higher and out of the way of your knees.

Vincent
Rockaway Beach, NY

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Re: [RBW] Re: Kids Stuff - What child seat fits what bike?

[dgstringfield]

Hi Paul,

I would definitely recommend a front seat.  I used the iBert for the first
3 kids and for the 4th I bought the Thule Yepp Nexxt Mini.  I like them
both.  I believe the iBert is rated to hold more weight, but I liked how
the Mini attaches to the bike.  With the Mini the bike is still use able
without the seat, but with the iBert you have a metal rod sticking out and
not something I was comfortable riding around with.  Each of my kids
love/loved riding in the front seat.  I also have the Thule Ridealong rear
seat which works great, but you don't get the same connection/experience
that you do with a front seat.

As far as what bike to use, it depends on the top tube length and how high
you can mount the seat.  I currently have the Mini mounted on my Kelly
RoShamBo mountain bike since that bike has the longest top tube of all my
bikes.  I would be even happier if I had another inch or so of length.  A
quill stem helps in that you can generally mount the seat higher which also
gets it away from your knees.  Like Shoji, I recommend a handlebar like the
Albatross or Jones H-bar which will allow you to ride a bike with a much
longer top tube.  I'm definitely interested in what Rivendell comes up with.

Here is an album with pictures of the iBert in use and various other
cycling with kid pictures, but I just realized I don't have any with the
Mini.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/26987936@N07/B7b8HN

Let me know if you have any specific questions.

-Dareck
Hamden, CT

On Tue, Jul 24, 2018 at 11:50 AM Shoji Takahashi 
wrote:

> Hi Paul,
> I used Yepp Mini with both my kids, and I highly recommend it. Those were
> great rides because they were right up with me. I later had a Yepp rear
> seat, but it wasn't the same.
>
> Yepp Mini was used on my Hunqapillar and a Surly Cross Check. The only
> downside to either ride was that I had a very slight need to pedal with my
> knees out. For me, it wasn't a big deal, but I know it can be bothersome to
> some people.
>
> Why do you think long head tube would make front seat "less than ideal"? I
> think taller head tube might improve knee clearance. Also, having front
> seat stabilized steering on the Hunqapillar and Cross Check for me. It felt
> similar to putting on low rider rack+bags.
>
> FWIW: I found Yepp Mini installation was easier and nicer on threaded
> stem. I used the front seat with albatross bars, and I liked how it would
> reach around the seat.
>
> Good luck!
> shoji
>
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 11:19:55 AM UTC-4, Paul Clifton wrote:
>>
>> I know this topic comes up frequently. I've learned a lot from reading
>> previous threads, but with the impending BOSCO BEBE and an eight month old
>> who's anxious to get on a bike, I've got some decisions to make, and I'd
>> love some input.
>>
>> I'm pretty set on a front seat. It just seems like more fun. I'd love to
>> test a few seats out (front and back) before I buy anything, but I'm not
>> sure I have that option. Does anyone in the Atlanta area have a baby seat
>> or two I can test fit/test ride on a few different bikes? I'd really like
>> to test one of the Yepp models, but any seat I could try out would be
>> really helpful.
>>
>> My big question is, given my stable and the BOSCO BEBE, should I buy the
>> best seat for one of my current bikes, even if it's not the one I want, or
>> should I buy the seat I think I want, Yepp, mount it on a less than ideal
>> bike. Then shuffle the stable and the checkbook around till I get a bike
>> that works with the seat.
>>
>> I know the normal people answer is buy a seat for your current bike and
>> just ride, but I'm hoping to take lots of great rides over the next 2-3
>> years, so I can justify a dedicated bike/baby seat combo. I'm just not sure
>> what I want that to look like yet.
>>
>> Here's the bikes I've got that will work with a seat. Has anyone used a
>> front seat on any similar bikes? How'd it work out?
>>
>> 1. MTBUBBE - appears that the long head tube makes front seats less than
>> ideal. I'm not sure about the handling with an extra 20 lbs towards the
>> front.
>>
>> 2. 1984 Trek 720 - The frame is relatively light, but it rides well with
>> a load. The clamp spot for a front seat seems more reasonable, but it might
>> still be tight and the top tube is completely horizontal. I could try it
>> with riser bars instead of drops.
>>
>> 3. 1985 or so Peugeot MTB (Crazy Horse) - It's an 80s MTB. Super fun to
>> ride. No idea how the seat would fit and how it would handle. Any thoughts?
>>
>> 4. 90s Cannondale MTB - Pretty similar to the Peugeot, but nicer, newer
>> parts and a threadless stem.
>>
>> I'm not really interested in trailers right now, even though it's likely
>> that I'll use one eventually.
>>
>> Maybe a rear seat is the way to go?
>> Does anyone have any tips on how to determine whether a front seat will
>> work well on a particular bike?
>>
>> My guess is that in the end this is all pretty child-dependent, and I
>> shouldn't sink to much 

[RBW] Re: Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

[bikecg]

New chain and cassette.  Work forward if that doesn't work.

CG

On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 11:37:15 AM UTC-4, Brett Callahan wrote:
>
> I'm at wit's end and would be grateful for suggestions. 
>
> Setup:  My Atlantis is running a rivish setup. 8 speed Shimano Cassette, 
> 11-32; 8 speed SRAM chain; Shimano Altus rear derailleur; indexed 8 speed 
> Ultegra bar ends. All parts have been previously used on other bikes I own 
> without issue. My previous setup on this bike, which relied on friction 
> thumb shifting, worked without issue. 
>
> The chain is not particularly worn (I don't have calipers, but it has at 
> most a few hundred miles on it). It does have 6 or so extra links spliced 
> into it using a second power link in order to accommodate the long chain 
> stays.  The cassette appears to be in ok shape--no shark fins yet. If it 
> comes down to replacing parts, I'll start there. The derailleur? It's an 
> Altus--basically bullet proof, right? It's limits are set properly. 
>
> Problem: I experience chain slip when the chain is under load. I cannot 
> replicate the problem with the bike on a work stand. It's minimal when the 
> chain is in the center two cogs of the rear cassette, and increases in 
> higher or lower gears. It is not the chain skipping up or down the cassette 
> before settling into gear as might happen when missing shifts or with 
> improper indexing--it feels as though two or three links "skip" across the 
> top of the cassette periodically. 
>
> Suggestions? I'm not opposed to replacing parts. A new 8 speed chain and 
> cassette don't cost much these days, but it just seems like they shouldn't 
> need it yet. I've also considered upgrading the derailleur to a Deore 
> model. I'd prefer not to change the shifters, which I like. The only reason 
> I haven't done all that yet is that I'm worried there's a simple solution 
> I'm missing, and that the problem might remain. 
>
> Any thoughts appreciated. 
>
> Cheers, 
>
> Brett, grumpily and bumpily grinding his gears across PDX. 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

[Mark Anderson]

Are you sure the it is the chain that's skipping and not the freehub?

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On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 10:37:15 AM UTC-5, Brett Callahan wrote:
>
> I'm at wit's end and would be grateful for suggestions. 
>
> Setup:  My Atlantis is running a rivish setup. 8 speed Shimano Cassette, 
> 11-32; 8 speed SRAM chain; Shimano Altus rear derailleur; indexed 8 speed 
> Ultegra bar ends. All parts have been previously used on other bikes I own 
> without issue. My previous setup on this bike, which relied on friction 
> thumb shifting, worked without issue. 
>
> The chain is not particularly worn (I don't have calipers, but it has at 
> most a few hundred miles on it). It does have 6 or so extra links spliced 
> into it using a second power link in order to accommodate the long chain 
> stays.  The cassette appears to be in ok shape--no shark fins yet. If it 
> comes down to replacing parts, I'll start there. The derailleur? It's an 
> Altus--basically bullet proof, right? It's limits are set properly. 
>
> Problem: I experience chain slip when the chain is under load. I cannot 
> replicate the problem with the bike on a work stand. It's minimal when the 
> chain is in the center two cogs of the rear cassette, and increases in 
> higher or lower gears. It is not the chain skipping up or down the cassette 
> before settling into gear as might happen when missing shifts or with 
> improper indexing--it feels as though two or three links "skip" across the 
> top of the cassette periodically. 
>
> Suggestions? I'm not opposed to replacing parts. A new 8 speed chain and 
> cassette don't cost much these days, but it just seems like they shouldn't 
> need it yet. I've also considered upgrading the derailleur to a Deore 
> model. I'd prefer not to change the shifters, which I like. The only reason 
> I haven't done all that yet is that I'm worried there's a simple solution 
> I'm missing, and that the problem might remain. 
>
> Any thoughts appreciated. 
>
> Cheers, 
>
> Brett, grumpily and bumpily grinding his gears across PDX. 
>
>

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[RBW] FS: Brooks C19, SOMA Front & Rear racks, Clem pedals

[LeRoy]

Everything is spoken for and delivered. Thanks for shopping!

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[RBW] Re: Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

[KPM]

I'm also noticing this with my new MIT Atlantis.  Previously on this bike, 
I had a frozen link that not even pliers would unstick.  The link looked 
broken (https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZkVDEk4dTwLH7zEs5), but that was after 
the pliers :)

I replaced the chain, adding a few links from the old (almost new, ~200 
miles) chain to make the new chain the same length.  Now I get the 
occasional skip under load.  Haven't had a chance to look closely at it yet.

On Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 12:22:29 PM UTC-7, Lester Lammers wrote:
>
> Brett wrote: 
>
> *The chain is not particularly worn (I don't have calipers, but it has at 
> most a few hundred miles on it). It does have 6 or so extra links spliced 
> into it using a second power link in order to accommodate the long chain 
> stays.*  The cassette appears to be in ok shape--no shark fins yet. If it 
> comes down to replacing parts, I'll start there. The derailleur? It's an 
> Altus--basically bullet proof, right? It's limits are set properly. 
>
> I'm having the same problem with my newly built MIT Atlantis. The chain, 
> with a few extra links, and cassette are new. I'm not sure but I think the 
> chain is binding under load.
>
>
>
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[RBW] Re: Bicycle Commuting

[Mike Bacon]

I do a short commute (3 miles) in Basel Switzerland on a 1984 Trek 420 
heavily Rivified (Albatross bars / Silver bar end shifters / Schwalbe 
Marathon Greenguard 700c x 35/ Sugino XD-2 triple). .  All city - with 
buses and trams.  In an ideal world, I would go with a stiffer frame, 
bigger tires and longer chainstays.  That means almost any Riv,  but a Clem 
L would be perfect (and as Joe Bernard pointed out, less likely to be 
stolen). 

Mike

On Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 9:51:32 PM UTC+2, Doug H. wrote:
>
> I commuted off and on for a few months on a Surly LHT but sold it and 
> stopped commuting. I want to start commuting a few days a week again. My 
> commute is all asphalt and is 9 miles each way...a little hilly. Is there a 
> Riv that would be great for that or would any old Riv do?
> Doug

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[RBW] Bicycling article about Bridgestone MB-1

[Christopher Murray]

I read the article and thought GP’s omission was superweird and obviously 
non-accidental. How can you possibly write an article about your near 30 year 
lovefest with an MB-1 and mention just about everything but Grant and Riv. 
Rubbish.

Cheers,
Chris

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[RBW] Re: Blahg Post Ethiopian Shoes

[Luke]

I'm sticking with my '04 Riv recommended Vitruvians :) :) :) 

On Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 5:40:04 PM UTC-4, Doug H. wrote:
>
> Who else digs the Ethiopian shoes that Grant posted about? I may just 
> order a pair!
> Doug
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

[Christopher Murray]

I’m going to go wy out on a limb here and guess this bike will be fabulous. 
;)

Chris

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[RBW] Re: A North-South Weekend: Ride Report

[Mike Horgan]

Wow, very beautiful Mark.  What a lovely place to ride.

On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 7:03:09 AM UTC-4, Mark in Beacon wrote:
>
>
> With my son on a road trip with his cousins and my usual Sunday Dad Ride 
> guys all out of town, I ended up with two days to ride by myself. Saturday 
> I took one of my basic loops on the other side of the river, into orchard 
> and vineyard country, Orange and Ulster county heading north. A week ago 
> there were swaths of blue cornflowers lining these roads, but the roadside 
> guard has now passed to Queen Anne's lace. I stopped on Indian Trail Road 
> to take a picture of a ship motoring down the Hudson when a long long long 
> freight train came by. The last segment of the train, which took several 
> minutes to pass, was full of of garbage dumpster cars, likely on the first 
> leg of their journey out to sea. Toward home, I passed a Yard Sale sign. I 
> turned around because, hey, it's just me. Four pair of grey Adidas for five 
> buck. Obligatory shot of the bike on the bridge to wrap it up.
>
> After a sunny Saturday, it rained all night, and the next morning was a 
> light mist. I love riding in these conditions. This time I stayed on my 
> side of the river and headed south instead of north, doing a little 20-mile 
> loop of mostly dirt roads--Lane Gate, Indian Brook, Old Albany Post--and 
> finished with a nice steep climb up Stonegate Garden, then over the 
> (electrified!) cattle gate to Glynwood Farm and the decent back to Cold 
> Spring at sea level. (I've been over that gate thing before, but it gives 
> me pause--I feel like I'm riding over slippery metal rollers, and if I fall 
> I'll be electrocuted!;^) The Hudson Valley has a few microclimates, and on 
> this side of the river, the cornflowers are still in abundance. Final shot 
> shows Storm King in the distance, the birth place of the modern 
> environmental movement.
>
>
> 
>
> A few photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/4S7dCKnq38qPFnVe6
>
> Rivendell content: Clem Pletscher rack, fenders, safety triangle, water 
> bottle, gloves, MUSA wool shirt.
> Riv inspired: Altus derailleur (needed black) Brooks, bar end shifters, 
> Tektro 720s (black) fat tires. 
>
>

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[RBW] new bike day!!

[Adam Leibow]

hello fellow riv fans. i got a new riv on saturday and built it up on 
sunday (yesterday). i rode it to work this morning & it's real nice! 

Highlights include:
Compass 700x55 antelope hills (really amazing)
Paul v brakes & levers
Son dynamo hub & light
Velocity cliffhanger rims
Deerhead shifters
XT derailment worldwide

This bike received the créme of the crop parts list from my Hunqapillar 
(recently sold to a lister).

I stole the fillet brazed nitto bullmoose bars from my Cheviot but will 
likely put them back - this bike has +5cm ETT on the Cheviot, & I am not 
sure which way to go for bars yet. 


behold, 



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[RBW] Re: Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

[Adam Leibow]

i just went through this very same issue with my HubbuHubbuH. I had used 
the exact same derailer and shifter combo on my Cheviot so it was a huge 
mystery to me what wasn't working. I had friction shifters and swapped them 
to index, and this helped the most (but it seems like you have this 
covered). I also unscrewed the B-limit screw as much as I could so the 
chain would have maximum contact with the cog, if that makes sense. What 
was so frustrating was the entire drivetrain (save for the jockey wheels on 
the rear derailer) was brand new. Perhaps part of it was tight links but 
they seem to have loosened by now. I hope any of this helps. (the B-limit 
part seems most applicable). 

On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 8:37:15 AM UTC-7, Brett Callahan wrote:
>
> I'm at wit's end and would be grateful for suggestions. 
>
> Setup:  My Atlantis is running a rivish setup. 8 speed Shimano Cassette, 
> 11-32; 8 speed SRAM chain; Shimano Altus rear derailleur; indexed 8 speed 
> Ultegra bar ends. All parts have been previously used on other bikes I own 
> without issue. My previous setup on this bike, which relied on friction 
> thumb shifting, worked without issue. 
>
> The chain is not particularly worn (I don't have calipers, but it has at 
> most a few hundred miles on it). It does have 6 or so extra links spliced 
> into it using a second power link in order to accommodate the long chain 
> stays.  The cassette appears to be in ok shape--no shark fins yet. If it 
> comes down to replacing parts, I'll start there. The derailleur? It's an 
> Altus--basically bullet proof, right? It's limits are set properly. 
>
> Problem: I experience chain slip when the chain is under load. I cannot 
> replicate the problem with the bike on a work stand. It's minimal when the 
> chain is in the center two cogs of the rear cassette, and increases in 
> higher or lower gears. It is not the chain skipping up or down the cassette 
> before settling into gear as might happen when missing shifts or with 
> improper indexing--it feels as though two or three links "skip" across the 
> top of the cassette periodically. 
>
> Suggestions? I'm not opposed to replacing parts. A new 8 speed chain and 
> cassette don't cost much these days, but it just seems like they shouldn't 
> need it yet. I've also considered upgrading the derailleur to a Deore 
> model. I'd prefer not to change the shifters, which I like. The only reason 
> I haven't done all that yet is that I'm worried there's a simple solution 
> I'm missing, and that the problem might remain. 
>
> Any thoughts appreciated. 
>
> Cheers, 
>
> Brett, grumpily and bumpily grinding his gears across PDX. 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle turning into a banana

[Paul Richardson]

IanA i'd love to see a pic of that saddle!  sounds amazing!

On Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 12:18:25 AM UTC-4, Ian A wrote:
>
> I have noticed my most well used B17 has variously needed tensioning after 
> a good soaking. The saddle now has somewhere between 40,000km and 50,000km 
> and I recently actually changed the tension bolt for a homemade longer one, 
>  I have also finally drilled and laced the saddle. It is still wonderfully 
> comfortable and I hope to get a lot more miles from it. 
>
> I would think you'll need to tension and wax/condition the saddle and 
> after that it should be fine and not banana shaped. Some sort of saddle 
> cover during rainy season could be a good investment. 
>
> IanA Alberta Canada
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Outside article on CF

[Ed Carolipio]

Thanks for linking. I've owned two carbon forks ... which I just threw away 
after I stopped trusting them and I didn't want to be responsible for the 
safety of whomever I gifted them to. For me, it's the difficulty in 
detecting issues and the catastrophic failure modes that did made me quit 
CF.

--Ed C.


On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 12:24:48 PM UTC-7, Leslie wrote:
>
> Given our perspectives on steel, carbon fiber, and bicycles, I thought 
> this was a relevant article to share here:
>
> https://www.outsideonline.com/2311816/carbon-fiber-bike-accidents-lawsuits
>
>
>
>
> -L
>
>
>  
>

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[RBW] Re: In Japan! Any recommendations?

[Drw]

Nikko has one of the coolest temples up in the mountains  Worthy day trip from 
Tokyo. There is also some hiking/waterfalls/lake in the area that I remember 
being cool. 

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Re: [RBW] Outside article on CF

[Steve Palincsar]

And let's not even talk about the inspections.  Do you even know anyone 
who does inspections of carbon fiber bicycles?



On 07/25/2018 03:51 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:

Man that's a depressing article. CF works if it's used exactly correctly to 
demanding standards, as seen in jet airliners and Formula One cars. Which is 
not even remotely how it's handled in most mass production bicycles.



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[RBW] Re: In Japan! Any recommendations?

[Collin A]

Not bike related, but I strongly recommend getting dinner at Tonki (order 
the Rosu and a Saporro) right outside Meguro Station in Tokyo. Also check 
out glitch coffee a little bit of a walk from Jimbocho Station, it's good 
and they roast in house in small batches.

 

While in Kyoto check out the shugakuin imperial villa (pretty gardens and 
gets you out of city life for a day), its bikeable from kyoto station by 
means of the canal trail if its not too humid. Lots of good places to get 
food/drinks to and from the gardens along the Kamo and Takano River.


Collin

On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 9:07:24 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
>
> We'll be bikeless, and will be in Tyoko for a week then Kyoto.
>
> Blug Lug, Sim Works watch a Kerin race, planning on taking a tile class in 
> Kyoto. 
>
> Any other recommendations of things to see or do?
>
> Anyone in Japan that would like to have coffee?
>
>
> Manny 
>

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[RBW] Re: Outside article on CF

[Max S]

Bicycle frames as consumables?.. That'll inject some revenue potential into 
the industry! 

- Max "hopefully not-too-disposable carbon-based mechanism" in A2 


On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 3:24:48 PM UTC-4, Leslie wrote:
>
> Given our perspectives on steel, carbon fiber, and bicycles, I thought 
> this was a relevant article to share here:
>
> https://www.outsideonline.com/2311816/carbon-fiber-bike-accidents-lawsuits
>
>
>
>
> -L
>
>
>  
>

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[RBW] Anyone tried Brooks rubber Cambium bartape?

[Lum Gim Fong]

I need cush.

I like Lizard Skins the best for comfort but it is coming apart after less 
than 1,000 miles, American.

I used to use gel under cotton, but not doing that anymore.

Anyone tried the Brooks rubber 
bartape? https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/cambium-rubber-1-1.html

I need a 4.5mm bartape. Not sure if Cambium is.


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Re: [RBW] Re: Outside article on CF

[Eric Floden]

In one of Mel Alwood (sp.?)'s maintenance books she advocates annual
replacement for hbars...

EricF
Ottawa

On Wed, Jul 25, 2018, 16:13 Lum Gim Fong  wrote:

> I stopped using carbon bikes after my first one. I am 155lbs. and seatpost
> cracked lengthwise after only owning it for several months, then also
> cracked the second warranty replacement the same way, even when using
> correct torque wrench on it. I got an aluminum post for the third try.
>
> I got nervous about my composite forks and brake adjustments. That's when
> I decided my next bike would be all metal. I googled "metal bikes",
> "aluminum bikes" and discovered Rivendell bikes with the herringbone sides
> on their website.
>
> Been on Rivbikes ever since and feel much better knowing I can wrench on
> my own bikes with a little more tolerance than carbon when I tighten
> something down. Scary after crashing a carbon bike, too and scratching it
> up, never knowing if and when the scratches might become catastrophic
> phailure points.
>
> I know one randonneur who replaces his carbon forks on his aluminum frame
> ever three years for fear of failure.
>
> I never cottoned to the "but they use it on airplanes" sales pitch for
> carbon. Yes, but they probably engineer it to allow for much more stress
> than a plane is subject to. Not so sure that kind of nice engineering goes
> into bikes though with all the busted carbon one can read about. Even a
> featherweight TdeF rider one year had his seatpost snap totally in half.
>
> All anecdotal, but it lessens my confidence in the carbon, especially when
> Leonard Zinn advocates replacing carbon handlebars after 3 years for fear
> of failure, iirc from his road bike maintenance book.
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[RBW] Re: Outside article on CF

[Lum Gim Fong]

I stopped using carbon bikes after my first one. I am 155lbs. and seatpost 
cracked lengthwise after only owning it for several months, then also 
cracked the second warranty replacement the same way, even when using 
correct torque wrench on it. I got an aluminum post for the third try.

I got nervous about my composite forks and brake adjustments. That's when I 
decided my next bike would be all metal. I googled "metal bikes", "aluminum 
bikes" and discovered Rivendell bikes with the herringbone sides on their 
website.

Been on Rivbikes ever since and feel much better knowing I can wrench on my 
own bikes with a little more tolerance than carbon when I tighten something 
down. Scary after crashing a carbon bike, too and scratching it up, never 
knowing if and when the scratches might become catastrophic phailure points.

I know one randonneur who replaces his carbon forks on his aluminum frame 
ever three years for fear of failure.

I never cottoned to the "but they use it on airplanes" sales pitch for 
carbon. Yes, but they probably engineer it to allow for much more stress 
than a plane is subject to. Not so sure that kind of nice engineering goes 
into bikes though with all the busted carbon one can read about. Even a 
featherweight TdeF rider one year had his seatpost snap totally in half.

All anecdotal, but it lessens my confidence in the carbon, especially when 
Leonard Zinn advocates replacing carbon handlebars after 3 years for fear 
of failure, iirc from his road bike maintenance book.

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[RBW] Outside article on CF

[Joe Bernard]

Man that's a depressing article. CF works if it's used exactly correctly to 
demanding standards, as seen in jet airliners and Formula One cars. Which is 
not even remotely how it's handled in most mass production bicycles. 

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[RBW] Outside article on CF

[Leslie]

Given our perspectives on steel, carbon fiber, and bicycles, I thought this 
was a relevant article to share here:

https://www.outsideonline.com/2311816/carbon-fiber-bike-accidents-lawsuits




-L


 

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[RBW] Re: N+4?

[Ryan M.]

That's awesome, man. 

I just got two Antelope Pass tires yesterday in the mail from Compass and 
got around to mounting one of them. They aren't as heavy as you think they 
are going to be. I am setting them up tubeless on a rigid mountain bike I'm 
turning into a gravel bike and everything went well. So far, so good. 

On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 1:35:39 PM UTC-5, Rod Holland wrote:

> Frame is shipping, wheelset is building, tires and tubes are in hand, as 
> are most of the other parts. This may be a bicycle sooner rather than 
> later...
>
> rod
>
> On Monday, July 2, 2018 at 1:13:36 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>
>> I vigorously APPROVE of the purchase of an MIT Atlantis
>> I strenuously APPROVE of the Antelope Pass justification
>> I wholehearedly APPROVE of purchasing to opportunity vs purchasing to 
>> need.  Purchasing to opportunity loads up your inventory.  When a need (or 
>> desire) arises, then you interact with your own inventory.  
>>
>> Great work!
>>
>> Bill Lindsay
>> El Cerrito, CA
>>
>> On Monday, July 2, 2018 at 7:00:47 AM UTC-7, Rod Holland wrote:
>>>
>>> As someone wisely pointed out on this group, if you see a Riv frame you 
>>> like, it's best to buy it when it's offered. On that basis, I just ordered 
>>> a New Atlantis, a.k.a. MIT Atlantis, a.k.a. LWB Atlantis. It's a 59cm, 
>>> meaning 700C with a truss. The joke is that I already have three other 
>>> builds queued up (an Ocean Air Rambler 700C, a Sam Hilborne, and an old 
>>> Nobilette go-fast); I've done a really good job of not getting to these, 
>>> due to a range of distractions, but have full build kits for the Rambler 
>>> and Hillborne, and need to spend some quality time in the basement, putting 
>>> them together. Given that it's also prime riding season, what this really 
>>> means is that I need some weather foul enough to make me prefer wrenching 
>>> to riding.
>>>
>>> So why, when I already have builds for three more very likable bicycles 
>>> queued up, on top of five bikes already in the stable that give me real 
>>> satisfaction to ride, would I go and order another frameset? Rocks in my 
>>> head? Poor impulse control? Probably. But it falls out like this, I think: 
>>> I've got a soft spot in my head for touring bikes, and already own two; 
>>> I've got another soft spot in my head for Compass tires, and was an early 
>>> adopter of Barlows, RTPs, and Snoqs, all Extralights; none of my current 
>>> bikes would accommodate the Antelope Pass, I've wanted an Atlantis for 
>>> years, and the Riv long chainstays experiment is intriguing; I have also 
>>> admired the old ANT truss bikes, and missed the window for those. So, 
>>> godnose when I'll get it built, but I've taken the plunge...
>>>
>>> ... and when they are all built, what on earth am I going to do with 9 
>>> bikes? My bicycle hobby is turning into one of those "if present trends 
>>> continue" jokes... 
>>>
>>> rod
>>>
>>>
>>>
On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 1:35:39 PM UTC-5, Rod Holland wrote:
>
> Frame is shipping, wheelset is building, tires and tubes are in hand, as 
> are most of the other parts. This may be a bicycle sooner rather than 
> later...
>
> rod
>
> On Monday, July 2, 2018 at 1:13:36 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>
>> I vigorously APPROVE of the purchase of an MIT Atlantis
>> I strenuously APPROVE of the Antelope Pass justification
>> I wholehearedly APPROVE of purchasing to opportunity vs purchasing to 
>> need.  Purchasing to opportunity loads up your inventory.  When a need (or 
>> desire) arises, then you interact with your own inventory.  
>>
>> Great work!
>>
>> Bill Lindsay
>> El Cerrito, CA
>>
>> On Monday, July 2, 2018 at 7:00:47 AM UTC-7, Rod Holland wrote:
>>>
>>> As someone wisely pointed out on this group, if you see a Riv frame you 
>>> like, it's best to buy it when it's offered. On that basis, I just ordered 
>>> a New Atlantis, a.k.a. MIT Atlantis, a.k.a. LWB Atlantis. It's a 59cm, 
>>> meaning 700C with a truss. The joke is that I already have three other 
>>> builds queued up (an Ocean Air Rambler 700C, a Sam Hilborne, and an old 
>>> Nobilette go-fast); I've done a really good job of not getting to these, 
>>> due to a range of distractions, but have full build kits for the Rambler 
>>> and Hillborne, and need to spend some quality time in the basement, putting 
>>> them together. Given that it's also prime riding season, what this really 
>>> means is that I need some weather foul enough to make me prefer wrenching 
>>> to riding.
>>>
>>> So why, when I already have builds for three more very likable bicycles 
>>> queued up, on top of five bikes already in the stable that give me real 
>>> satisfaction to ride, would I go and order another frameset? Rocks in my 
>>> head? Poor impulse control? Probably. But it falls out like this, I think: 
>>> I've got a soft spot in my head for touring bikes, and already own two; 
>>> I've got another soft spot in my head for Compass tires, and was an early 
>>> adopter 

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

[Ryan M.]

I've seen a friend at a local mountain bike race break a carbon handlebar 
while in a full sprint. It wasn't pretty. 

I'm totally on board with a steel mtb with a nice steel fork, good 
geometry, and just a rideable trail bike that I can have until I pass from 
this world. 

On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 1:31:59 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:

> I'll accept CF frames even if I don't have a particular taste for them. I 
> still think carbon forks/steerers are madness. 

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[RBW] Re: Toyo Atlantis 56cm for sale $1800

[George Rosselle]

Almost forgot, the derailers are both Shimano 105, the rear is a long cage 
version, currently running friction of course with the Suntour XC shifter.



On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 2:33:41 PM UTC-4, George Rosselle wrote:
>
> I am the original owner of this frame, serial number AT0054. I received it 
> in February 2000, and I believe it to be from the very first batch. I am 
> somewhat ashamed to say that in all this time I have only put a little over 
> 1500 miles on it. I hope this will go to some one that will use it as 
> intended. I have yet to tour, and prefer to ride in the woods, which I have 
> done with this bike a few times. There are very few scratches on the frame, 
> and those that are there have been touched up with the correct color, and 
> the touch up paint will accompany the frame. There are no dents. I applied 
> J P Weigle Frame Saver before I built the frame. I am selling the complete 
> bike, with a couple of changes from the photos. I will keep the pedals, the 
> rear rack, and I will switch the seatpost from the Thomson currently on it 
> to a Kalloy. Everything else will stay. I am firm on the price. I live in 
> Loganville, GA, just east of Atlanta. I can meet half way any buyer within 
> a 300 mile radius of my house, no charge. If it has to be shipped the buyer 
> will bear the cost of boxing and shipping. I know I will regret the sale if 
> it happens, the bike was a dream when I bought and I still love to look at 
> and ride it, but just don't use it as it should be. I will still have a 
> Rivendell, a Rosco Bubbe that I also love. Details:
>
> Heat treated Albatross handlebar, with Paul Love Levers (when did you last 
> see gold ones?), Suntour XC thumbshifters, and a bell. The grips are 
> lock-ons from REI.
> Nitto 100mm stem
> The brakes are cantilevers, XT on the front and XTR on the rear
> Front wheel is a Deore LX hub with Araya RM17 rim, 32 hole, the tires are 
> Compass Naches Pass 26 x 1.8 standard set up tubeless
> Rear wheel is a Ritchey hub, Ritchey OCR rim, 32 hole, DT Revolution 
> spokes, cassette is an 8 speed Shimano XT 11-28 + a Ritchey 33 (from way 
> back in the last century when Ritchey "invented' the first 2 x 9 setup), 
> Compass Naches Pass standard set up tubeless
> Crank is a Suntour XC Pro, 26-36-46, original chainrings with a Suntour 
> Greaseguard bottom bracket. Yes you can refill the grease without taking 
> anything apart.
> Brooks saddle, the special one with the big brass rivets, barely broken 
> in, and Kalloy nothing special seatpost
> Nitto front rack
> SKS fenders
>
> I think I have accurately described everything. I am approaching that time 
> in my life when I need to have a little less, maybe four bikes instead of 
> five or six. Or so the wife says, and keeping her happy is in my best 
> interest.
>

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[RBW] Re: N+4?

[Rod Holland]

Frame is shipping, wheelset is building, tires and tubes are in hand, as 
are most of the other parts. This may be a bicycle sooner rather than 
later...

rod

On Monday, July 2, 2018 at 1:13:36 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> I vigorously APPROVE of the purchase of an MIT Atlantis
> I strenuously APPROVE of the Antelope Pass justification
> I wholehearedly APPROVE of purchasing to opportunity vs purchasing to 
> need.  Purchasing to opportunity loads up your inventory.  When a need (or 
> desire) arises, then you interact with your own inventory.  
>
> Great work!
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
> On Monday, July 2, 2018 at 7:00:47 AM UTC-7, Rod Holland wrote:
>>
>> As someone wisely pointed out on this group, if you see a Riv frame you 
>> like, it's best to buy it when it's offered. On that basis, I just ordered 
>> a New Atlantis, a.k.a. MIT Atlantis, a.k.a. LWB Atlantis. It's a 59cm, 
>> meaning 700C with a truss. The joke is that I already have three other 
>> builds queued up (an Ocean Air Rambler 700C, a Sam Hilborne, and an old 
>> Nobilette go-fast); I've done a really good job of not getting to these, 
>> due to a range of distractions, but have full build kits for the Rambler 
>> and Hillborne, and need to spend some quality time in the basement, putting 
>> them together. Given that it's also prime riding season, what this really 
>> means is that I need some weather foul enough to make me prefer wrenching 
>> to riding.
>>
>> So why, when I already have builds for three more very likable bicycles 
>> queued up, on top of five bikes already in the stable that give me real 
>> satisfaction to ride, would I go and order another frameset? Rocks in my 
>> head? Poor impulse control? Probably. But it falls out like this, I think: 
>> I've got a soft spot in my head for touring bikes, and already own two; 
>> I've got another soft spot in my head for Compass tires, and was an early 
>> adopter of Barlows, RTPs, and Snoqs, all Extralights; none of my current 
>> bikes would accommodate the Antelope Pass, I've wanted an Atlantis for 
>> years, and the Riv long chainstays experiment is intriguing; I have also 
>> admired the old ANT truss bikes, and missed the window for those. So, 
>> godnose when I'll get it built, but I've taken the plunge...
>>
>> ... and when they are all built, what on earth am I going to do with 9 
>> bikes? My bicycle hobby is turning into one of those "if present trends 
>> continue" jokes... 
>>
>> rod
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: How to measure Noodles?

[Rod Holland]

Thanks, Joe and Ian. That's what I needed.

rod

On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 12:48:53 AM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote:
>
> I guess this falls under the heading of 1st World Problems, but I've got 
> several Nitto Noodles in the house, and have lost track of how some are 
> sized. Can you suggest a specific measurement I can take that will give me 
> the stated width of the bar? Drops, center-to-center? Or... ?
>
> Thanks,
>
> rod
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

[Joe Bernard]

I'll accept CF frames even if I don't have a particular taste for them. I still 
think carbon forks/steerers are madness. 

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[RBW] MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

[Steven Sweedler]

Has the wheel size been announced, 650 B for smaller frames and 700C for
larger, or is 26” (559) a possiblilty? Steve

On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 7:28 PM Grant Petersen  wrote:

> aside from whatever real or imagined benefits there are to riders, the
> benefits of carbon and threadless to manufacturers are real and as concrete
> as concrete. Threadless forks eliminate a HUGE ongoing hassle and storage
> problem of stocking replacements for different sized frames. The fact that
> it helps manufacturers is a GOOD thing, but *that* is why they were so
> wholly instantly adopted. Going to carbon fiber piggybacked on that by
> offering a perceived cool-factor fork that flaunted its material and saved
> bike manufacturers from having to stock color-matches for their bikes every
> year. A third benefit to manufacturers is that forks are a PITA to make.
> There isn't a frame builder in the world who likes making forks (I have not
> surveyed them all, I've just never heard of one, and the fact that so many
> offer carbon forks as standard supports this "theory.")  Forks are
> difficult and intolerant of even slight goofs. If a frame is slightly out
> of alignment, you'll never know by casual observation (need measuring
> tools) and it probably won't matter in the ride. (Our frames are aligned
> during the process of building and checked at the end, and I've watched
> them do it.)  It depends where it's out of alignment, but if you think most
> of the bikes in the world are perfectly aligned, o my.   But when a fork is
> out of alignment, it's way more visually obvious, because the tire gap is
> different.
> Any one of the points I'm trying to make--I'm making them quickly and
> without any nuance or noting other important details in the discussion--but
> they're honestly fundamentally true. Our Taiwan frame builders farm out the
> forks. Artisinal custom builders for the most part prefer to (I know there
> are exceptions).
> It's easy-er for me here at RIvendell with our relatively low volume to
> stock crash replacement forks forks, but even when we order two extra per
> size per color, as models and colors change, it doesn't take too many years
> to accumulate 200 forks. At Bstone, we had --- thousands? At least a
> thousand. We tossed them when we closed. I think one of the guys gathered
> up some MB forks and maybe a few RBs, but basically, they were vamooshed.
> There's no market for a Regulus brown fork for a 23-inch frame, or any of
> the others.
>
> I'm not picking on masmojo. He (or she?) is right--that stuff can work
> fine. It's when it doesn't that things get scary, and when you consider
> that carbon doesn't age well, there's still a good reason to avoid it.
>
> On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 9:26 AM, masmojo  wrote:
>
>> I certainly don't endorse change for the sake of change, but if something
>> works,  it's better or solves a problem; I'll embrace it eventually, maybe
>> begrudgingly, but I will & my enthusiasm & conviction will grow from there.
>> I guess about the time I turned 50, I reaffirmed my conviction to keep my
>> mind open & question any preferences or prejudices I might have.
>> Didn't like Carbon fiber,  but as these things go, most road bikes these
>> days have Carbon Fiber forks; so it was kind of forced on me. (I also got
>> carbon fiber cranks & handlebars in the deal) Well, guess what? They work
>> fine, better than fine really. Will, I make a point  of buying CF in the
>> future? Hmm,  I doubt it, but my resistance has been weakened.
>> Just sayin, there's a reason for everything.
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

[Grant Petersen]

aside from whatever real or imagined benefits there are to riders, the
benefits of carbon and threadless to manufacturers are real and as concrete
as concrete. Threadless forks eliminate a HUGE ongoing hassle and storage
problem of stocking replacements for different sized frames. The fact that
it helps manufacturers is a GOOD thing, but *that* is why they were so
wholly instantly adopted. Going to carbon fiber piggybacked on that by
offering a perceived cool-factor fork that flaunted its material and saved
bike manufacturers from having to stock color-matches for their bikes every
year. A third benefit to manufacturers is that forks are a PITA to make.
There isn't a frame builder in the world who likes making forks (I have not
surveyed them all, I've just never heard of one, and the fact that so many
offer carbon forks as standard supports this "theory.")  Forks are
difficult and intolerant of even slight goofs. If a frame is slightly out
of alignment, you'll never know by casual observation (need measuring
tools) and it probably won't matter in the ride. (Our frames are aligned
during the process of building and checked at the end, and I've watched
them do it.)  It depends where it's out of alignment, but if you think most
of the bikes in the world are perfectly aligned, o my.   But when a fork is
out of alignment, it's way more visually obvious, because the tire gap is
different.
Any one of the points I'm trying to make--I'm making them quickly and
without any nuance or noting other important details in the discussion--but
they're honestly fundamentally true. Our Taiwan frame builders farm out the
forks. Artisinal custom builders for the most part prefer to (I know there
are exceptions).
It's easy-er for me here at RIvendell with our relatively low volume to
stock crash replacement forks forks, but even when we order two extra per
size per color, as models and colors change, it doesn't take too many years
to accumulate 200 forks. At Bstone, we had --- thousands? At least a
thousand. We tossed them when we closed. I think one of the guys gathered
up some MB forks and maybe a few RBs, but basically, they were vamooshed.
There's no market for a Regulus brown fork for a 23-inch frame, or any of
the others.

I'm not picking on masmojo. He (or she?) is right--that stuff can work
fine. It's when it doesn't that things get scary, and when you consider
that carbon doesn't age well, there's still a good reason to avoid it.

On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 9:26 AM, masmojo  wrote:

> I certainly don't endorse change for the sake of change, but if something
> works,  it's better or solves a problem; I'll embrace it eventually, maybe
> begrudgingly, but I will & my enthusiasm & conviction will grow from there.
> I guess about the time I turned 50, I reaffirmed my conviction to keep my
> mind open & question any preferences or prejudices I might have.
> Didn't like Carbon fiber,  but as these things go, most road bikes these
> days have Carbon Fiber forks; so it was kind of forced on me. (I also got
> carbon fiber cranks & handlebars in the deal) Well, guess what? They work
> fine, better than fine really. Will, I make a point  of buying CF in the
> future? Hmm,  I doubt it, but my resistance has been weakened.
> Just sayin, there's a reason for everything.
>
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[RBW] Re: Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

[Jeremy Till]

Glad to hear it worked! In my experience, cassette wear sufficient to cause 
skipping issues with a new chain isn't always apparent on visual 
inspection--the only real way to tell is to test ride, and apply as much 
torque as possible to the drivetrain throughout the gear range.  

On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 7:33:29 AM UTC-7, Brett Callahan wrote:
>
> Well, I replaced the cassette and chain together last night. Problem 
> solved. Once the cassette was off the hub I compared it to the new one. 
> More worn than I had realized, but I'm still surprised it was causing 
> issues. 
>
> I've always read that a new cassette should get a new chain to prolong the 
> life of both components, so I added a new chain as well, again using a 
> second quick link to splice in a few extra links. No problem there. 
>
> The bike is back to spinning along without issue, and I'll reevaluate my 
> understanding of what constitutes "worn" when it comes to cassettes. 
>
> Thanks all. 
> Brett
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

[masmojo]

I certainly don't endorse change for the sake of change, but if something 
works,  it's better or solves a problem; I'll embrace it eventually, maybe 
begrudgingly, but I will & my enthusiasm & conviction will grow from there.
I guess about the time I turned 50, I reaffirmed my conviction to keep my mind 
open & question any preferences or prejudices I might have. 
Didn't like Carbon fiber,  but as these things go, most road bikes these days 
have Carbon Fiber forks; so it was kind of forced on me. (I also got carbon 
fiber cranks & handlebars in the deal) Well, guess what? They work fine, 
better than fine really. Will, I make a point  of buying CF in the future? 
Hmm,  I doubt it, but my resistance has been weakened. 
Just sayin, there's a reason for everything.

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[RBW] Re: Kids Stuff - What child seat fits what bike?

[Coal Bee Rye Anne]

I didn't even realize they offered a front Ride Along Mini seat that 
mounted at the seat tube like that.  It mounts the same exact way as the 
rear I have just in reverse.  Interestingly, the rear Ride Along was also 
the priciest model they had the last I checked.  I stopped researching 
after receiving the rear which I was generously given by a friend who 
received it as a gift only to find it was not compatible with their bike, 
but for different reasons than why it did not fit my Clem at the seatstay.  
Their smaller frame did not have the correct size seattube for proper 
height clearance at the rear wheel and also had top tube cable routing down 
the seattube to front derailer that interfered with the base/clamp/mount.

I'm attaching pics of our current setups.  My wife's Camargue with rear 
Thule Ride Along installed (with the "low saddle rail adapter" that was 
needed to replace to stock rails/supports) and my Mega Clem with Yepp Nexxt 
Mini installed on the quill stem adapter for a threadless 31.8 stem to use 
the Jones loop bars.





On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 10:15:50 AM UTC-4, Paul Clifton wrote:

> I figured it was some model revision, LBS stock issue, or similar. I was 
> just making sure the thread had the current info straight from Thule. I 
> should've said that.
>
> The Nexxt seems like a good upgrage, even if the weight limits are the 
> same on both Yepps.
>
> Now, I'm wondering about some of the cheaper options or the Thule 
> RideAlong Mini.
>
> This one looks bulky, and the attachment seems less than great, but it's 
> only $50. I'm guessing child seats are a case of you get what you pay for:
>
>
> On Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 4:55:13 PM UTC-4, Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote:
>>
>> I wonder if the LBS I spoke to is simply being more conservative with the 
>> stated weight rating, was mistaken, or maybe they just have remaining stock 
>> before a change was made on the original model?  Not 100% sure, and didn’t 
>> intend to provide any misinformation but when they mentioned the weight 
>> limit I questioned it believing I did in fact read 33lbs for both models 
>> initially but they insisted the limit was 27lbs for the Yepp model front 
>> seat they carried, which was not the Nexxt version, which I noted the last 
>> time I was there before ready for the purchase as the vent holes molded in 
>> the seat are different between both and the Nexxt version has less of the 
>> Crocs type foam padding on the exterior.
>
>

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[RBW] In Japan! Any recommendations?

[Manuel Acosta]

We'll be bikeless, and will be in Tyoko for a week then Kyoto.

Blug Lug, Sim Works watch a Kerin race, planning on taking a tile class in 
Kyoto. 

Any other recommendations of things to see or do?

Anyone in Japan that would like to have coffee?


Manny 

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[RBW] Re: Cushy Cotton Bar Tape

[Brett Callahan]

Agreed. The Serfas woven is fantastic to the touch. 

For cotton tape, I've been cutting a used tube into quarters lengthwise (in 
half if you use skinny tires) and wrapping that tightly under the cotton 
tape. Gives some cush and increases the diameter a little, which my hands 
like. It works under the Serfas stuff as well, but I ran short on tape by 
about an inch wrapping drop bars. 
Brett

On Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 2:45:49 PM UTC-7, Drw wrote:
>
> I bought some but didn’t install. It doesn’t feel as cushy or cottony as 
> I’d hoped. I really like newbaums but the Serfas woven tape is a new 
> favorite. You can definitely wrap noodles with one package of the serfas 
> tape, and it’s about 25$

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Re: [RBW] Re: Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

['Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I’m reminded of the old physician’s maxim: “When you hear hoof beats, think 
horses, not zebras.” Unless, of course, you’re a physician in Africa. The 
obvious answer is quite often right.

--Eric N

> On Jul 25, 2018, at 7:33 AM, Brett Callahan  wrote:
> 
> Well, I replaced the cassette and chain together last night. Problem solved. 
> Once the cassette was off the hub I compared it to the new one. More worn 
> than I had realized, but I'm still surprised it was causing issues. 
> 
> I've always read that a new cassette should get a new chain to prolong the 
> life of both components, so I added a new chain as well, again using a second 
> quick link to splice in a few extra links. No problem there. 
> 
> The bike is back to spinning along without issue, and I'll reevaluate my 
> understanding of what constitutes "worn" when it comes to cassettes. 
> 
> Thanks all. 
> Brett
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[RBW] Re: Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

[Brett Callahan]

Well, I replaced the cassette and chain together last night. Problem 
solved. Once the cassette was off the hub I compared it to the new one. 
More worn than I had realized, but I'm still surprised it was causing 
issues. 

I've always read that a new cassette should get a new chain to prolong the 
life of both components, so I added a new chain as well, again using a 
second quick link to splice in a few extra links. No problem there. 

The bike is back to spinning along without issue, and I'll reevaluate my 
understanding of what constitutes "worn" when it comes to cassettes. 

Thanks all. 
Brett

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[RBW] Re: Kids Stuff - What child seat fits what bike?

[Paul Clifton]

I figured it was some model revision, LBS stock issue, or similar. I was 
just making sure the thread had the current info straight from Thule. I 
should've said that.

The Nexxt seems like a good upgrage, even if the weight limits are the same 
on both Yepps.

Now, I'm wondering about some of the cheaper options or the Thule RideAlong 
Mini.

This one looks bulky, and the attachment seems less than great, but it's 
only $50. I'm guessing child seats are a case of you get what you pay for:


On Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 4:55:13 PM UTC-4, Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote:
>
> I wonder if the LBS I spoke to is simply being more conservative with the 
> stated weight rating, was mistaken, or maybe they just have remaining stock 
> before a change was made on the original model?  Not 100% sure, and didn’t 
> intend to provide any misinformation but when they mentioned the weight 
> limit I questioned it believing I did in fact read 33lbs for both models 
> initially but they insisted the limit was 27lbs for the Yepp model front 
> seat they carried, which was not the Nexxt version, which I noted the last 
> time I was there before ready for the purchase as the vent holes molded in 
> the seat are different between both and the Nexxt version has less of the 
> Crocs type foam padding on the exterior.

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Re: [RBW] Blahg Post Ethiopian Shoes

[Marc Nolte]

And I ordered the Urban Runner in cherry red to commute to work on my ‘07 
Wilbury. 

Marc in Calgary Alberta 

> On Jul 23, 2018, at 7:22 PM, masmojo  wrote:
> 
> Heads up, because if you follow the link in the Blugh the selection of shoes 
> is limited, but if you go to the home page, then to Men's ( or women's) shoes 
> the selection is greater.
> I'll tell you, this is not the kind of thing I normally would entertain, but 
> I REALLY liked some of the designs so I  closed my eyes & pushed the button 
> on some purple "Runners"
> 
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[RBW] Re: FS Acorn bags

[Steve Butcher]

Bump and price drop:  $175.00 for both bags shipped CONUS.

Steve Butcher
Stockton, Missouri

On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 5:02:48 AM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote:
>
>
> 
>
>
> 
> Hello folks.  Continuing to sort out redundancy in my bike bags and have 
> decided to offer for sale my Acorn saddlebag size large and  Acorn 
> handlebar bag.  They are both olive color.  I purchased both bags new and 
> have stored them indoors since obtaining them.  They are both in excellent 
> lightly used condition.  The stitching, rivets, straps, and material are 
> undamaged.  I'd like to sell them together as a set for $190.00 shipped 
> CONUS.  Please send my private message if you have any questions.  Please 
> pardon my blurry cell phone photos.  The color of canvas in both bags in 
> identical.
>

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[RBW] How to measure Noodles?

[Ian A]

The size is stamped on the bars, near the ends (where bar end shifters would 
go).

IanA

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