date:20200416

" Now I can't quote anybody saying tubeless setup is trivial and as easy as 
using tubes, but I feel like some proponents sort of imply something close to 
that. Am I wrong?"

You're implying that "proponents" are implying this with no quotes to back up 
your implication. What *I* got from James' tutorial was if you want to go 
tubeless, there's an initial setup you can learn which then shouldn't hardly 
ever be repeated because you won't be removing tires to fix a flat. And he did 
it with a floor pump. 

I don't think anyone has to accept it as The Only Way, but it sure appeals to 
me now that I feel I understand it. 

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[RBW] Re: steps to mount a tire / tubeless is easy?

2020-04-16 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch

I'd add: hassle of a field flat with latex goop and tube (unless hauling a 
compressor). I've dealt with goop in a tube and that was bad enough for me. 
But I only get 2-4 flats a year.

With abandon,
Patrick

On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 8:29:15 PM UTC-6, ted wrote:
>
> Someone I won't name, because he should be gratefully honored for his 
> contributions and definitely never hectored about such trivia, wrote he 
> could think of at least 11 steps to mounting a tube in a tire off the top 
> of his head.
>
> I only think of 10.
>Put a layer of rim tape on the rim
>Put one bead of the tire on the rim down in the well
>Put talc on the tube or the inside surface of the tire.
>Put just enough air in the tube to give it some shape
>Put the tube inside the tire and around the rim (with the valve through 
> the hole of course)
>Push the other bead of the tire onto the rim and down into the well
>Make sure the tube isn't stuck under a tire bead anyplace
>Inflate to seat the beads
>Make sure the beads are seated
>Reduce pressure to what you ride
>
> What am I missing?
>
> Now for tubeless its (assuming no difficulties/hiccups)
>Put n layers of tubeless rim tape on the rim
>Install the valve stem, pull the core 
>Slather soapy water al over the place
>Put the tire on the rim
>Use a compressor to blow air through the valve body to seat the tire 
> (may spray soapy water about doing this)
>Put sealant in through the valve
>Put the valve core back in
>Inflate the tire (may have sealant spraying about doing this)
>Check that sealant isn't coming out around the bead 
>Spin the wheel a few times
>Let it sit overnight (reminds me of gluing tubulars)
>Re-inflate to riding pressure because it probably got soft overnight
>
> Now I'll agree that that doesn't sound too bad, only a dozen steps. I also 
> agree that anyone who works on stuff, and has a shop or a garage, should 
> get a compressor. Well worth the investment (can you say air tools, fun). 
> But with the potential for spraying soapy water and/or sealant about, and 
> the risk of significant difficulty seating/sealing the beads etc, I don't 
> see how an honest appraisal can really conclude its not significantly more 
> trouble than installing tires with tubes. Kinda like gluing tubulars. Now I 
> can't quote anybody saying tubeless setup is trivial and as easy as using 
> tubes, but I feel like some proponents sort of imply something close to 
> that. Am I wrong?
>
>
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] WTB: Nitto R10 rack(seatpost mounted)

2020-04-16 Thread Jason Kaiser

Hey Conway!

How does 35 shipped sound? I was going to buy them new the other day but 
figured I’d ask the group first. I think they are usually 40 or so? Let me know 
if I’m off-base though.

Thanks

Jason

> On Apr 16, 2020, at 5:12 PM, Conway Bennett  
> wrote:
> 
> I have unopened Paul rack mount bolts.  Make me a fair offer shipped from 
> Chicago and I will get them in the mail tomorrow. 
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[RBW] steps to mount a tire / tubeless is easy?

2020-04-16 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY

I don't use the soapy water, mounted a tubeless tire the other night without a 
single drop dripped. Not that it's easier than tubes, but it's not telemetry 
data.
-Kai

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[RBW] steps to mount a tire / tubeless is easy?

Someone I won't name, because he should be gratefully honored for his 
contributions and definitely never hectored about such trivia, wrote he 
could think of at least 11 steps to mounting a tube in a tire off the top 
of his head.

I only think of 10.
   Put a layer of rim tape on the rim
   Put one bead of the tire on the rim down in the well
   Put talc on the tube or the inside surface of the tire.
   Put just enough air in the tube to give it some shape
   Put the tube inside the tire and around the rim (with the valve through 
the hole of course)
   Push the other bead of the tire onto the rim and down into the well
   Make sure the tube isn't stuck under a tire bead anyplace
   Inflate to seat the beads
   Make sure the beads are seated
   Reduce pressure to what you ride

What am I missing?

Now for tubeless its (assuming no difficulties/hiccups)
   Put n layers of tubeless rim tape on the rim
   Install the valve stem, pull the core 
   Slather soapy water al over the place
   Put the tire on the rim
   Use a compressor to blow air through the valve body to seat the tire 
(may spray soapy water about doing this)
   Put sealant in through the valve
   Put the valve core back in
   Inflate the tire (may have sealant spraying about doing this)
   Check that sealant isn't coming out around the bead 
   Spin the wheel a few times
   Let it sit overnight (reminds me of gluing tubulars)
   Re-inflate to riding pressure because it probably got soft overnight

Now I'll agree that that doesn't sound too bad, only a dozen steps. I also 
agree that anyone who works on stuff, and has a shop or a garage, should 
get a compressor. Well worth the investment (can you say air tools, fun). 
But with the potential for spraying soapy water and/or sealant about, and 
the risk of significant difficulty seating/sealing the beads etc, I don't 
see how an honest appraisal can really conclude its not significantly more 
trouble than installing tires with tubes. Kinda like gluing tubulars. Now I 
can't quote anybody saying tubeless setup is trivial and as easy as using 
tubes, but I feel like some proponents sort of imply something close to 
that. Am I wrong?




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[RBW] Re: WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

2020-04-16 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch

Och! Isaac, my heart goes out to you. I found a new way to (attempt) to go 
tubeless with my Hunqapillar: my drive-side chain stay broke in a way 
neither Grant nor Mark N.  has ever seen before (figures: I get that a 
lot.). I still need to clear the parts from the frame and clean it so they 
can see what may have happened, but with fixing and paint et al, it is 
pricy. So, you are not alone in your simultanious woe that the frame broke 
and delight that it was well loved and steel so broke in a way that loved 
you too. Grin.

With abandon,
Patrick

On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 12:15:03 PM UTC-6, Birdman wrote:
>
> Hey bunch, 
>
> Long shot here, but I’m looking for a 66 (preferred) or 68cm Quickbeam 
> frame set. I just discovered a crack in my BB shell and I’m devastated. 
>
> Isaac in Portland OR

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[RBW] Seen on the road: A fire engine red Rivendell step through

2020-04-16 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!

Bill, why you gotta do me this way? You took exactly zero pictures of this 
lovely machine? You just left us to dream about it but never see it? I mean, I 
might have had a full interview with this lucky Glorius rider!

Well, the good news is you can just pedal back there tomorrow and go find her 
again. Conduct a proper interview. Bike selfies. I mean, that’s the plan, right?
In fun,
Leah 

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[RBW] Re: Seen on the road: A fire engine red Rivendell step through

2020-04-16 Thread Reid Echols

The red Glorius I found for my wife a few weeks ago certainly falls into that 
category! 

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Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

Well I can't help ya with your concerns about "tubeless proponent", I started 
on the side of not wanting to ever bother with the damn things again. I'm not 
now suddenly a tubeless evangelist who thinks all tubed tires are evil, I'm 
just trying to learn and be open to new stuff that might work for me. 

As of today all my bikes have tubes, including a Frank Jones with 700 x 38 
Compass Barlow Pass and lightweight tubes. It rides like buttah and I'll 
probably get flats. I can fix them. 

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[RBW] Re: Seen on the road: A fire engine red Rivendell step through

Careful Biil. Don't be accused of inciting murder, cause I'll wager that 
owner is in the "pry it from my cold dead hands" department.. 

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Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

Sorry, I guess I'm just too dense to grasp implicit assumptions in 160 post 
threads that wander about a bit. Some of the recent posts have an ok boomer 
feel with a side of righteous certainty about the absolute superiority of 
tubeless over tubes the denial of which could only be explained by the 
stubborn crotchetyness of the denier.

If the assertion is that you can get a virtually flat free experience with 
a tubeless setup that is lighter and rides nicer than an uber stout 
impenetrable tire (thereby assuring a similarly flat fee experience) and 
tube, well yea I guess I get that.

I wish all tubeless proponents should take a tip form P. Moore and stick 
with something like:
  Hey you want imperviousness to goatheads without riding tires that have a 
quarter inch of latex under the tread? Then try tubeless.

In the context of who started the thread, do you really think Leah has to 
worry about pinch flats on her Clem?
I bet she weighs less than i do, and she has room for fatter tires than any 
bike I own. No pinch flats is at best specious here.

Now can somebody point me to a 650b 38mm tire that rolls as easily as a 
Compass/RH extra light that won't weep sealant through the sidewalls if I 
set it up tubeless?

On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 4:35:01 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Yes, you can ride lighter/plusher tires at lower pressure with tubeless 
> for a similar 'no flatting' result than what something like a Schwalbe with 
> a tube and puncture protection would offer. Sure, if you're light yourself 
> and want to ride thin tires with thin tubes then maybe the benefits are 
> negated. I believe we're talking about flat protection, too, in the context 
> of this conversation and who started the thread. 

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Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-16 Thread bruce.herbit...@gmail.com

 I helped a local friend spec her Clem L purchase recently, and we went with 
upgraded lighter Velocity wheels and the Conti "Basketball" tires instead of 
the usual Schwalbe rubber.  The bike is of course not light, but it rolls like 
a dream and she (an oboe player in her 60s) cruised a hilly loop today (17 
miles, 1,200') and was NOT the last person in (all spaced out 100' or more)  
So, tubeless may have some benefit, but there are good, ligher choices with 
conventional set-ups too. To quote  Queen, "Get on yer bikes and ride!"
On Thursday, April 16, 2020, 06:35:07 PM CDT, Joe Bernard 
 wrote:  
 
 Yes, you can ride lighter/plusher tires at lower pressure with tubeless for a 
similar 'no flatting' result than what something like a Schwalbe with a tube 
and puncture protection would offer. Sure, if you're light yourself and want to 
ride thin tires with thin tubes then maybe the benefits are negated. I believe 
we're talking about flat protection, too, in the context of this conversation 
and who started the thread. 

  

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[RBW] Free Clinic Schedule on Instagram Live

I want to see how Candice adds sparkle to the tape! 

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[RBW] Free Clinic Schedule on Instagram Live

Join the fun. Our first clinic had about 160 different people stop in, and
I learned that I shouldn't repeat questions! Joining the clinics is super
easy. Follow @analogcycles on instagram, and in the stories section,
you'll see our name with a glowy glowy ring around it when the clinic goes
live. You can ask ?s by typing them out, and we'll answer them as best we
can. You can only do a live feed for 30 minutes, but if we're not
finished, we'll pause while we restart, and wait a few for folks to
rejoin.

Please feel free to offer suggestions for clinics or talks. All clinics
will start at 8pm EST so more folks can watch.

4/20/2020: We don't smoke weed, so why not have a clinic on 4/20? Candice
will show you how to wrap handlebar tape. She's demo it on a tape that
requires a bit more from the person wrapping it, so if you get this
technique, you can do ANY tape. She'll also cover twining the end,
benefits of different types of tape, and the mysteries of GEL... This was a
submitted idea.

4/22: Drivetrain cleaning and lubing, the Analog way. I'd say most folks
are either doing it wrong or are trying to hard, or both. Come watch our
simple presentation on drivetrain cleaning and lubing. We'll also cover
cleaning rims and rotors. Notice: our way to do it is fast, simple and
affordable. No tricks, no special tools.

4/27: Headset and bottom bracket installation. We'll do a few different
types, and talk about bear preload and maintenance and why Chris King
headsets are over rated. Submitted idea.

4/29: Normal derailleur adjustment. Front and Rear. We'll also talk
about cables and housing, installation.

5/4: 1x derailleur adjustment. Also talk about chain tension, chain
length, quick links.

5/6: Open! Who wants to come up with something

5/11: What goes into frame prep? A talk by Candice about how she preps
frames before building them. Not a clinic so much as a, hey look this is a
lot of work but it's important, talk.

We'll keep going as long as people are stuck indoors, or if it just stays
popular. Maybe go back to one a week once COVID lets people get outside
more.

Let us know what you want to see!

James / Analog Cycles / Tanglefoot Cycles / Discord Components / Fifth
Season Canvas.

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[RBW] Re: Analog Cycles: Free Tubeless Clinic on Instagram Live

Happy to help.  I'll post new clinics on the group soon.  

On Monday, April 13, 2020 at 4:59:03 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:
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> ***Posted on behalf of James and Candice, whose posts are delayed on the 
> List*** 
>
> Analog Cycles, a Rivendell dealer out of rural Vermont has mounted 500 
> tubeless tires and counting. They have honed their technique and are 
> willing to share their tips on all things tubeless. James and Candice are 
> offering us a FREE tubeless clinic. They will cover tubeless mounting, 
> maintenance, and flat-fixing via an Instagram Live session. You will be 
> able to ask your questions via text during the video and get your answers, 
> straight from Analog. 
>
> If you’ve been considering going tubeless or if you have just wanted to 
> know how it all works, join us Wednesday, April 15 at 5 pm EASTERN time. 
> Most folks are working from home, so hope those from other time zones can 
> hop on. Follow Analog Cycles on Instagram and look for them to go live 4.15 
> at 5pm EST. 
>
> Thanks so much, James and Candice - I can’t wait to tune in. 
>
>

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[RBW] WTB: Nitto R10 rack(seatpost mounted)

2020-04-16 Thread Conway Bennett

I have unopened Paul rack mount bolts.  Make me a fair offer shipped from 
Chicago and I will get them in the mail tomorrow. 

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[RBW] WTB: Nitto R10 rack(seatpost mounted)

2020-04-16 Thread diekaiser



[image: shopping.png] 
If anyone has a Nitto R10 rack laying around I would be interested in 
purchasing it. I see them pop up every now and again but I'm just not quick 
enough. Let me know if you have one!

PS, if anyone has Paul rack mount bolts I would be interested too :) More 
than likely I will just order them from Paul directly though. Thanks!

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Re: [RBW] WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

For $1,000, that makes sense. 

On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 4:24:15 PM UTC-7, Birdman wrote:
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> Thanks for the good points and resources above.
>
> The 66cm Quickbeam is a rare bird indeed. This particular one has been 
> well cared for and seems to have relatively few miles, considering it's 
> age. Like many here, I have several Rivs and other bicycles; the Quickbeam 
> is my favorite ride. On top of that, after many years of reading the Reader 
> and drooling over the website, the Quickbeam (an orange 64), bought new in 
> 2010, was my first Rivendell, so there is a great deal of sentimental value 
> involved. If I can get the BB shell replaced with fresh paint and new QB 
> decals for around $1000 total, I may go for it. There isn't anything on the 
> market today that can replace it and my Bantam custom (someday) will not be 
> a SS.
>
> I'm thinking pink, like Mark's custom...
>
> Isaac
>

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Re: [RBW] WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

Yes, it's a good deal. I emailed with Will at Riv about it and he wrote 
back that as long as they can find the blueprints, Mark Nobilette can build 
most any past frame in a standard size for that price. In the case of the 
Quickbeam, they can no longer use the Quickbeam name for legal reasons, but 
otherwise, it's the same bike. 

On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 4:18:33 PM UTC-7, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY 
wrote:
>
> Fascinating! Didn't know this could happen at any price. Gives me 
> something nice to dream, just can't justify it myself, but if I had the 
> means, dreams would come true. 
> Quickdreams!!
> -Kai

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[RBW] Seen on the road: A fire engine red Rivendell step through

2020-04-16 Thread Bill Lindsay

I was on a leisurely ride on my Roadeo in the East Bay hills yesterday 
evening.  There were lots of folks out.  Among the bikes I saw there were 
quite a few Rivish and a few genuine Rivendells.  One was a bright fire 
engine red Rivendell Glorious.  Given the obsession that BBDD has shared 
for a red Rivendell step through, it got my attention.

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

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Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

Yes, you can ride lighter/plusher tires at lower pressure with tubeless for a 
similar 'no flatting' result than what something like a Schwalbe with a tube 
and puncture protection would offer. Sure, if you're light yourself and want to 
ride thin tires with thin tubes then maybe the benefits are negated. I believe 
we're talking about flat protection, too, in the context of this conversation 
and who started the thread. 

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Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

"But the reality is tubeless has weight and tire advantages that are 
noticeable on a ride, ..."

I keep reading assertions like this, but I don't see how its true.
Re weight:
I have two 650b bikes. One is tubeless the other has tubes. The tubes I use 
are 108gr (aka 3.8oz) schwalbe SV14 extralight. I presume my tubeless tires 
have 3oz of sealant in them. Apparently I should add 2oz to each tire after 
6 month or so. I don't see how there is a weight savings here. Certainly 
nothing noticeable.
Re tire advantages (meaning better ride?)
If you are big/heavy enough that you are forced to use higher pressure than 
you otherwise would to avoid pinch flats ok fine. But that is not my 
situation, and I suspect it is not a factor for a lot of riders.

The only advantage of tubeless that I believe is real is not flatting when 
pierced by thorns or staples/wires etc.

On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 12:23:31 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> I think the argument James is presenting applies to folks like me, a 57yo 
> guy who's been riding tubed tires for decades and knows what the deal is 
> with them. As I've expressed before (probably in this thread, definitely on 
> this forum), I struggled to figure out tubeless tires on a bike I owned and 
> kinda threw in the towel..tubes work and I understand them. 
>
> But the reality is tubeless has weight and tire advantages that are 
> noticeable on a ride, it's not something arcane like buying a rear derailer 
> with a few grams knocked off. So I watched the Analog live thing on 
> Instagram yesterday and learned a bunch. What was more interesting to me 
> than the project itself was how easy it was for folks with no tire 
> changing/mounting experience to follow. I could "see" them not having to 
> unlearn stuff I know so they could learn a new thing, they just got the new 
> thing as though that's the way it works. It helped a LOT for me to watch it 
> from their POV. 
>
> I thing tubeless makes sense, even if some folks are happy with their 
> tubes. I like friction and indexing, too  

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Re: [RBW] WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

2020-04-16 Thread Birdman

Thanks for the good points and resources above.

The 66cm Quickbeam is a rare bird indeed. This particular one has been well 
cared for and seems to have relatively few miles, considering it's age. 
Like many here, I have several Rivs and other bicycles; the Quickbeam is my 
favorite ride. On top of that, after many years of reading the Reader and 
drooling over the website, the Quickbeam (an orange 64), bought new in 
2010, was my first Rivendell, so there is a great deal of sentimental value 
involved. If I can get the BB shell replaced with fresh paint and new QB 
decals for around $1000 total, I may go for it. There isn't anything on the 
market today that can replace it and my Bantam custom (someday) will not be 
a SS.

I'm thinking pink, like Mark's custom...

Isaac

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Re: [RBW] WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

2020-04-16 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY

Fascinating! Didn't know this could happen at any price. Gives me something 
nice to dream, just can't justify it myself, but if I had the means, dreams 
would come true. 
Quickdreams!!
-Kai

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[RBW] FS stock Clem 650b wheelset with tires

2020-04-16 Thread Andrew Huston

Alex rims, deore hubs, kenda tires, colorful nipples. swapped them out after 
only a few short rides. 

$200 plus shipping

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Re: [RBW] Wald Bag

2020-04-16 Thread Dave Grossman

The Wald 139 is no jokeneither is the bag..the 
worlds smallest 5 year old fits just fine.


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Re: [RBW] WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

You can buy a new Mark Nobilette built Quickbeam frame, in any original 
size, from Riv for $3,000. Same frame, same ride, much better workmanship. 

If the repair and paint cost, say, $1,200 or less, then I might do it, but 
above that price I think OP might want to consider putting the money toward 
a down payment on a new frame, especially as the brazing quality on the 
original Quickbeams seems poor in general.

On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 11:53:23 AM UTC-7, christian poppell wrote:
>
> I would agree that the cost of repairs is high if the frame in question 
> was a stock, in production frame. The Quickbeam however is a fairly rare 
> bird and I would argue that it has no contemporary in the current market, 
> especially in this larger size (66-68 cm). I bet the cost of the repair 
> would be less than a new custom frame built around the same Quickbeam 
> specs. In the end, the custom option might not have the same ride quality 
> of the Quickbeam you are trying to replace. This is possible with the 
> repair as well but there are far fewer variables. 
>
> With regards to brazing quality on these frames, I own a 64cm orange and I 
> can see gaps where the brazing material does not fill the lug to the 
> shoreline. This is visible on the head tube downtube joint (downtube 
> socket), and the bottom bracket (seat tube socket). Both areas are about 
> 1cm in width at the shoreline. The DT/HT joint appears to have more filler 
> closer to the shoreline than the one at the BB. FWIW
>
> Christian
> Berkeley, CA
>
> On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 11:33:39 AM UTC-7, S wrote:
>>
>> I agree, although I can understand why someone might have a sentimental 
>> attachment to a frame. In any case, I am curious about exactly how much the 
>> repair will cost. 
>>
>> On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 12:01:21 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
>>>
>>> Gotta say, I don't see the point. Those are cool frames, but spending as 
>>> much or more than the original frame cost is a little nuts to me. It's new 
>>> frame time!
>>
>>

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[RBW] Finned & filleted lugwork

2020-04-16 Thread Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA

Looking at Chris Bishop's latest uploads on his Flickr page, and amazed by 
these custom lugs. Question is has anyone in the CR era done anything like 
this? I don't recall seeing anything similar, and there's probably a good 
reason why not. Labor intensive is an understatement. WOW! 

Marty Gierke
Stewartstown, PA USA

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Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-16 Thread Mark Roland

Wait. Are you saying Old Dog, New Trick!?

I don't recall ever reading an opinion by Grant regarding tubeless vs. 
tube.  Might have missed it, but it's not an area that has as much to do 
with the things I was talking about a post or two back. I do suspect *most* 
"tubeless ready" rims these days do not come with brake tracks...though 
some must. Pacenti. Probably others, for the short term anywho.

On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 3:23:31 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> I think the argument James is presenting applies to folks like me, a 57yo 
> guy who's been riding tubed tires for decades and knows what the deal is 
> with them. As I've expressed before (probably in this thread, definitely on 
> this forum), I struggled to figure out tubeless tires on a bike I owned and 
> kinda threw in the towel..tubes work and I understand them. 
>
> But the reality is tubeless has weight and tire advantages that are 
> noticeable on a ride, it's not something arcane like buying a rear derailer 
> with a few grams knocked off. So I watched the Analog live thing on 
> Instagram yesterday and learned a bunch. What was more interesting to me 
> than the project itself was how easy it was for folks with no tire 
> changing/mounting experience to follow. I could "see" them not having to 
> unlearn stuff I know so they could learn a new thing, they just got the new 
> thing as though that's the way it works. It helped a LOT for me to watch it 
> from their POV. 
>
> I thing tubeless makes sense, even if some folks are happy with their 
> tubes. I like friction and indexing, too  

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[RBW] Re: FS -- New (~10 miles) Paul Mini Moto Set

2020-04-16 Thread Andrew Huston

On mobile. Can you pm me. I’m interested. 

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Re: [RBW] Of Bikes and Bread

2020-04-16 Thread Leah Peterson

It took me a month to get mine going. Yes, patience is key here. There’s 
activity in there, as seen by the bubbles. Keep at it! You’ll get that nice 
sour scent soon.

Sent from my iPad

> On Apr 16, 2020, at 12:31 PM, J Imler  wrote:
> 
> On Monday, January 20, 2020 at 3:48:29 PM UTC-8, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>> And in case you wanted the recipe:
> 
> I’m attempting to activate my starter. It’s been two days since I’ve been 
> discarding some and feeding. No big bubbles or ride yet. Be patient?
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[RBW] Re: FS -- New (~10 miles) Paul Mini Moto Set

2020-04-16 Thread John H.

Another list member over on iBob has kindly pointed out to me that these 
are available via resellers at a much lower price than what I paid via my 
LBS ($155, same as Paul's site)...The lowest price I've seen is 114$(!) 
with free shipping. 

Bumping the price down to 165 shipped.

On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 3:19:12 PM UTC-4, John H. wrote:
>
> Adding some images and dropping the price to $220 shipped.
>
> On Monday, April 13, 2020 at 10:01:11 AM UTC-4, John H. wrote:
>>
>> Hey Bunch -- Up for sale is a set (sans brake pads) of barely used (~10 
>> miles) Silver anodized Paul MiniMotos. These are really great brakes, but 
>> unfortunately I need something with a little more clearance. I'm asking 
>> 240$ shipped.
>>
>> To be clear, I'm offering all the included hardware, hangers, noodles and 
>> brake-arms, but no brake pads.
>>
>> I'll put up pictures later this evening.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> John 
>> Cambridge
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

I think the argument James is presenting applies to folks like me, a 57yo guy 
who's been riding tubed tires for decades and knows what the deal is with them. 
As I've expressed before (probably in this thread, definitely on this forum), I 
struggled to figure out tubeless tires on a bike I owned and kinda threw in the 
towel..tubes work and I understand them. 

But the reality is tubeless has weight and tire advantages that are noticeable 
on a ride, it's not something arcane like buying a rear derailer with a few 
grams knocked off. So I watched the Analog live thing on Instagram yesterday 
and learned a bunch. What was more interesting to me than the project itself 
was how easy it was for folks with no tire changing/mounting experience to 
follow. I could "see" them not having to unlearn stuff I know so they could 
learn a new thing, they just got the new thing as though that's the way it 
works. It helped a LOT for me to watch it from their POV. 

I thing tubeless makes sense, even if some folks are happy with their tubes. I 
like friction and indexing, too  

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Re: [RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

2020-04-16 Thread masmojo

Post office and Lowes 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/XdDj673t8isHNzRe9

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Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-16 Thread masmojo

Well, Mark you read that correctly; back in the day I read articles Grant wrote 
promoting the idea that one could ride skinny tires offroad and you didn't 
really need big fat tires.

That's true, but big fat tires do make it more enjoyable. 

So, yes the new hilly bikes and even the Clems are really throwbacks to 25 
years ago. That's not an indictment, those were great bikes/times and I'd like 
to go back to that time if I could!

Just sayin; progress happens.

Whether we like it or not.

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Re: [RBW] WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

2020-04-16 Thread christian poppell

I would agree that the cost of repairs is high if the frame in question was 
a stock, in production frame. The Quickbeam however is a fairly rare bird 
and I would argue that it has no contemporary in the current market, 
especially in this larger size (66-68 cm). I bet the cost of the repair 
would be less than a new custom frame built around the same Quickbeam 
specs. In the end, the custom option might not have the same ride quality 
of the Quickbeam you are trying to replace. This is possible with the 
repair as well but there are far fewer variables. 

With regards to brazing quality on these frames, I own a 64cm orange and I 
can see gaps where the brazing material does not fill the lug to the 
shoreline. This is visible on the head tube downtube joint (downtube 
socket), and the bottom bracket (seat tube socket). Both areas are about 
1cm in width at the shoreline. The DT/HT joint appears to have more filler 
closer to the shoreline than the one at the BB. FWIW

Christian
Berkeley, CA

On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 11:33:39 AM UTC-7, S wrote:
>
> I agree, although I can understand why someone might have a sentimental 
> attachment to a frame. In any case, I am curious about exactly how much the 
> repair will cost. 
>
> On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 12:01:21 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>> Gotta say, I don't see the point. Those are cool frames, but spending as 
>> much or more than the original frame cost is a little nuts to me. It's new 
>> frame time!
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Clem H + Xtracycle

2020-04-16 Thread lconley

Seems like a lot of trouble to get a rear disc on your Appaloosa.

Laing

On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 2:18:12 PM UTC-4, Eric Daume wrote:

> I think that’s longer than my tandem!
>
> On Thursday, April 16, 2020, David B > 
> wrote:
>
>> Xtracycle is possible! 
>> https://www.instagram.com/p/B-0wCPDA_YV/
>>
>> On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 10:31:28 AM UTC-5, Bones wrote:
>>>
>>> Not sure if this has been discussed here or not, but I'd like to hear 
>>> people's thoughts on this. I spent all of last year carrying both of my 
>>> kids on my Appaloosa (one in front, one in back). They are getting too big 
>>> for that setup now. Though I can still handle the bike with ease, I think 
>>> 80lbs is a bit too much for the bike, and it is only going to get worse. So 
>>> my options, so far as I can see, are the following:
>>>
>>> 1) Get a bike trailer (Burley or Thule or whatnot)
>>> 2) Big Dummy or Big Fat Dummy.
>>> 3) Add an Xtracycle to my Clem H
>>>
>>> I like the idea of using the Clem the most because I really don't want 
>>> to bring another bike or trailer into the house if I can help it, and I 
>>> really like the Clem. So far it has been used as a trail bike, and with a 
>>> few small children around, that means it doesn't get used that often. And 
>>> that is a job my Appaloosa can easily fill. I have no experience with the 
>>> Xtracycle leap kit though, so any suggestions here would be greatly 
>>> appreciated!
>>>
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Re: [RBW] WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

I agree, although I can understand why someone might have a sentimental 
attachment to a frame. In any case, I am curious about exactly how much the 
repair will cost. 

On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 12:01:21 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Gotta say, I don't see the point. Those are cool frames, but spending as 
> much or more than the original frame cost is a little nuts to me. It's new 
> frame time!

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Re: [RBW] Clem H + Xtracycle

2020-04-16 Thread Eric Daume

I think that’s longer than my tandem!

On Thursday, April 16, 2020, David B  wrote:

> Xtracycle is possible!
> https://www.instagram.com/p/B-0wCPDA_YV/
>
> On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 10:31:28 AM UTC-5, Bones wrote:
>>
>> Not sure if this has been discussed here or not, but I'd like to hear
>> people's thoughts on this. I spent all of last year carrying both of my
>> kids on my Appaloosa (one in front, one in back). They are getting too big
>> for that setup now. Though I can still handle the bike with ease, I think
>> 80lbs is a bit too much for the bike, and it is only going to get worse. So
>> my options, so far as I can see, are the following:
>>
>> 1) Get a bike trailer (Burley or Thule or whatnot)
>> 2) Big Dummy or Big Fat Dummy.
>> 3) Add an Xtracycle to my Clem H
>>
>> I like the idea of using the Clem the most because I really don't want to
>> bring another bike or trailer into the house if I can help it, and I really
>> like the Clem. So far it has been used as a trail bike, and with a few
>> small children around, that means it doesn't get used that often. And that
>> is a job my Appaloosa can easily fill. I have no experience with the
>> Xtracycle leap kit though, so any suggestions here would be greatly
>> appreciated!
>>
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[RBW] Re: WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

Bantam seems a good choice, but in Portland, I can also highly recommend 
Dave at Ti Cycles for repairs. 

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[RBW] Re: Clem H + Xtracycle

2020-04-16 Thread J Imler

Wow, amazing. My experience was with the original Xtracycle. The Leap version 
appears to have added a long chainstay solution.

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[RBW] Re: Clem H + Xtracycle

2020-04-16 Thread David B

Xtracycle is possible! 
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-0wCPDA_YV/

On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 10:31:28 AM UTC-5, Bones wrote:
>
> Not sure if this has been discussed here or not, but I'd like to hear 
> people's thoughts on this. I spent all of last year carrying both of my 
> kids on my Appaloosa (one in front, one in back). They are getting too big 
> for that setup now. Though I can still handle the bike with ease, I think 
> 80lbs is a bit too much for the bike, and it is only going to get worse. So 
> my options, so far as I can see, are the following:
>
> 1) Get a bike trailer (Burley or Thule or whatnot)
> 2) Big Dummy or Big Fat Dummy.
> 3) Add an Xtracycle to my Clem H
>
> I like the idea of using the Clem the most because I really don't want to 
> bring another bike or trailer into the house if I can help it, and I really 
> like the Clem. So far it has been used as a trail bike, and with a few 
> small children around, that means it doesn't get used that often. And that 
> is a job my Appaloosa can easily fill. I have no experience with the 
> Xtracycle leap kit though, so any suggestions here would be greatly 
> appreciated!
>
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Garage Cleanout, Tires, Random Parts

2020-04-16 Thread David B

Updated list with sold items removed. Please go through webshop to pay and
claim items. I'm adding hyperlinks directly to items.
Thanks,
David

On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 9:36:04 PM UTC-5, David B wrote:
Getting into next level garage clearout where I'm clearing out pretty much
everything that's not installed on a bike.
I've set up these parts for sale in my webshop.
There's photos and brief descriptions in the webshop listings.
Shipping is not included, but is calculated based on size/shape and my best
guess. If I can ship it for less, I'll refund the difference, but in most
cases I'm covering part of shipping.
Please go through the webshop to purchase - checkout process uses Paypal
for shipping - and I can easily track purchases and print shipping labels.
Contact offlist if you have a particular question about an item.

Link to everything is: https://treetop.bigcartel.com/category/bike-parts

Geax Mezcal Tires - 26 x 2.3" - pair - $15

Vee Rubber V12 Tires - 29 x 1.95" - pair - $25

Continental Contact Speed - 650b, 50mm - pair - wire bead - $40

Kenda Tires - 20 x 1.95 - pair - wire bead - $12

Soma Grand Randonneur Tires - 650b - 42mm - pair - $20

WTB Byway Tires - 650b, 47mm - pair - $25

Maxxis Ardent Tires - 29 x 2.4" - skinwall - pair - $50

Clement XC LXV - 29 x 2.1" - pair - $30

SunRace Left Thumb Shifter - ratchety friction - $20

Wake Threadless Stem - black - 60mm - 25.4mm - $6

Velo Orange Threadless Stem - silver - 10cm, 26.0 - $15

Velo Orange Grand Cru Maes Parallel Drop Bar - silver - 26.0, 46cm - $30

Black V-Brake Set, Brakes and Levers - $15

Tektro Drop Bar Brake Levers for V-Brakes - black - $10

Nitto B132 Randonneur Drop Bars - 2 available, 25.4mm, 44cm - $10 or $20

Origin8 Classique Drop Bar Levers w/ Shimano cables/housing - new - $30

Shimano T3000 Rear Hub - 32h - $10

Shimano Polished Silver Cranks - triple 130/74 - $30

Willow Chainrings - $8-$12

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[RBW] Re: Amusing PSA: Mustard Clem frame

2020-04-16 Thread Zed Martinez



"Gravel Peterson"
>
>
Admittedly, 'Gravel Peterson' would've been a great name for my 52cm Clem, 
and I'm mad I didn't think of it. 

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[RBW] Clem H + Xtracycle

2020-04-16 Thread J Imler

Due to Clem’s extra length chain stays, I don’t think an extra cycle would fit.

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[RBW] Re: Amusing PSA: Mustard Clem frame

2020-04-16 Thread Julian Westerhout

What I like is the single mounted cantilever in the photos -- other than 
the headset there are no other parts on the frame, just the one lonely 
cantilever arm and seller says "Caliper pictured is not included." 
 Sort of a post-modern art statement. Ha! 

Oh... it looks like the price is now a low, low $1695

The seller has a variety of "optimistically" priced frames and parts listed 
  ($500 for an old Schwinn cruiser fork!)   but they did recently sell 
a Rosco Bubbe frame for $1379.99 -- so...

Julian Westerhout
Bloomington, IL 

On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 1:45:55 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> I won't link it but there's an NOS Clem F/F/HS on Ebay. $1800! Plus 
> shipping!!!

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[RBW] Re: Swapping Clem H to Atlantis

2020-04-16 Thread Clark Fitzgerald

I have tires that are labeled 2.25" and measure 2.29" on my MIT Atlantis, 
and the clearances are quite tight, both front and rear. Probably less than 
5mm. I wouldn't want anything bigger.

On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 1:37:36 PM UTC-7, Andrew Nussbaum wrote:
>
> I have a tangential question: is it accurate that then Atlantis can fit 
> tires up to 2.4"? The Riv website  
> says it fits tires up to 2.2" only.
>
> On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 2:29:18 PM UTC-6, LBleriot wrote:
>>
>> I'm lucky enough to own both a Clem H and an MIT Atlantis.  My Clem has 
>> swept back bars and Cazaderos so that I can ride trails.  My Atlantis has 
>> drop bars and front rack for long comfy road rides.  I'm sure there are 
>> lots of differences in geometry details and other nuances that I don't 
>> understand, but to me the frames are pretty much the same and are 
>> interchangeable.  I could swap parts back and forth between the frames, and 
>> probably wouldn't notice a difference.
>>
>> Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 12:45:26 PM UTC-4, Collin A wrote:
>>
>>> Hey Folks,
>>>
>>> I've enjoyed my Clem over the past 2 years, but have always had a 
>>> nagging desire for an Atlantis or Apaloosa, partly for the differing ride 
>>> characteristics, but also cause lugs and that creamy blue-green :). I 
>>> finally realized that one of the updates in the 2020 Atlantis was a switch 
>>> of tire size from 26" to 650b in the 50cm size. Combined with my missing 
>>> the latest round of Apaloosas (0 for 2!) Inow see an openning to doing a 
>>> parts switch from my current 52 Clem H to a 50 cm Atlantis and wanted to 
>>> pull from the collective experience of the group. I have a few questions 
>>> for folks:
>>>
>>>1. Is the Atlantis more of a hillibike or a country bike? I imagine 
>>>Hilibike thanks to the now 2.4" tire clearance and how most folks have 
>>> set 
>>>theirs up.
>>>   - Bill's Atlantis and another more recent build post come to mind 
>>>2. For folks who've run a 2" tire on the atlantis, have you noticed 
>>>any weird pedal strike or standover issues since the bike is designed 
>>> for 
>>>larger tires
>>>3. What are some of the more unique aspects of the Atlantis that you 
>>>enjoy or despise?
>>>4. Seatpost size on the 50cm model? Assuming 26.8 but I can't find 
>>>any documentation
>>>5. Is the Atlantis easy to maneuver around the train, apartment, 
>>>stairwell, etc. or is it still a big bike?
>>>
>>> Any other thoughts/differences? I am curious to hear the groups overall 
>>> impressions of the Atlantis, especially for those who have switched between 
>>> a few of the Rivendell models.
>>>
>>> I'm planning to still keep the Atlantis on the hillibike side of the 
>>> spectrum and hopefully use it to explore the sierra foothills this summer 
>>> (or next, if California stays on the current trajectory)
>>>
>>> Thanks all,
>>> Collin in Sacramento
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Clem H + Xtracycle

2020-04-16 Thread Bones

Not sure if this has been discussed here or not, but I'd like to hear 
people's thoughts on this. I spent all of last year carrying both of my 
kids on my Appaloosa (one in front, one in back). They are getting too big 
for that setup now. Though I can still handle the bike with ease, I think 
80lbs is a bit too much for the bike, and it is only going to get worse. So 
my options, so far as I can see, are the following:

1) Get a bike trailer (Burley or Thule or whatnot)
2) Big Dummy or Big Fat Dummy.
3) Add an Xtracycle to my Clem H

I like the idea of using the Clem the most because I really don't want to 
bring another bike or trailer into the house if I can help it, and I really 
like the Clem. So far it has been used as a trail bike, and with a few 
small children around, that means it doesn't get used that often. And that 
is a job my Appaloosa can easily fill. I have no experience with the 
Xtracycle leap kit though, so any suggestions here would be greatly 
appreciated!

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[RBW] Re: Analog Cycles: Free Tubeless Clinic on Instagram Live

2020-04-16 Thread Rob Kristoff

Yes, thanks Analog! Fun AND informative. 

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[RBW] Re: FS: Rat Trap Pass, Paul // Dura Ace, vintage MTB/XT/105 & more

2020-04-16 Thread ant ritchey

final bump & price drops!

105 group - $85
TRP levers - $50
Dura Ace / Paul shifter set up - $105
XT pedals - $20
Surly single speed kit - $35
SKS hardware - $5
LX derailleur - $10

On Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 7:55:26 PM UTC-7, ant ritchey wrote:
>
> Hello folks!
>
> Anthony Ritchey in Portland, Oregon here.
>
> Hopefully everyone is feeling as healthy as can be...and hopefully all 
> y'all are able to ride a bit or wrench at the very least! The custom that 
> I've been blabbing about for almost 17 months is off to paint at long 
> last...time to shake down the workshop and raise some more funds! Prices *do 
> not* include shipping. Holler if you have any more questions or wanna see 
> more pics. Interested? PM me or text please - 724 757 9358. Be well!
>
> Listed in order of Google Drive pics, hopefully.
> IMAGES OF COOL PARTS HERE 
> 
>
> *Vintage 105 Group - $95*
> A near-complete group; in excellent shape; these parts have seen little 
> use. Sat on this for a while for either a retro road rebuild or 1x set up. 
> Includes:
> FC-1050 crank, 170mm, 130bcd
> -BF-1050 brake calipers, recessed nut, pads have seen little use.
> -FD-1050 front derailleur, 28.6 clamp
> -RD-1050 short cage rear (actually handles up to a 34t cog with 48-39 
> rings, indexes well for 8, haven't tried 9 yet)
> -BL-1051 brake levers, white hoods in excellent shape
> -SL-1050 shifters
> -FC-5600 chainring NOS 39t 130bcd
> -NIP Origin8 single speed chainring bolts (for optional 1X application)
>
> *TRP levers - $55*
> Tektro's top shelf drillium // polished beauties. Gum hoods show wear but 
> are pretty clean and in good shape.
>
> *Dura Ace // Paul - 9 speed bar end-thumbie shift kit - $115*
> The venerable friction/left // 9 spd indexing/right bar end shifter set. 
> This sale includes the stock Shimano bar end pods AND black anodized Paul 
> thumbie mounts for 22.2 clampery. Everything in pretty good shape. If you 
> couldn't tell, I'm running the thumb shifting set up on a bike at current, 
> which is why pics of these parts aren't in with the rest. Lemme know if 
> you'd like better pics of this outfit. 
>
> *XT cantis & pads - $25*
> M730, w/ pads and hardware, good condition. One bike's worth of vintage 
> MTB cantilevers that tons of folks agree to be one of the best feeling 
> cantis ever made.
>
> *Sakae SR triple - $50*
> 175mm. 50-38-28, pulled from a "garage queen" '86 MB-1 and in near-new 
> condition, chainrings are practically new. Very pretty silver cranks. Not 
> pictured but includes dust caps and original bottom bracket.
>
> *Shimano 7 speed cassette - $15*
> CS-HG50. 11-34, Nickel-plated and in excellent condition. Less than 100 
> miles.
>
> *Hite Rite - $30*
> "BREEZE + ANGELL". The one and only. Sought this out for a vintage MTB 
> project that never saw the light of day. In excellent condition.
>
> *XT flat pedals - $25*
> The big bear-trap style ones. M730, right? Scratches on the other cage, 
> spin smoth.
>
> *XT M735 front & rear derailleurs - $35*
> In excellent shape. Front clamp is 28.6. Long cage rear with set screw to 
> adjust spring tension, how cool!
>
> *LX 9 speed derailleur - $10*
> M531. A lil dirty, pulleys show wear, Shifts/functions prefectly.
>
> *Shimano granny gears - $7 each*
> 2 for sale. Both are 22t // 58bcd; leftover from my 94/58 buying 
> craze/obsession. Chromed, steel, in great shape. 
>
> *Surly Single Speed Kit, Cog & Extras - $40*
> All you need for SS-ifying yer rig with vertical dropouts. Includes all 
> necessary spacers, lock ring, beautiful and well-made 3/32" 20t Surly cog; 
> all lightly used. Also throwing in a Forte chain tensioner and 3/32" chain. 
>
> *SKS hardware fender hardware - $8*
> Brand new stays and hardware; Breakaway mounts, eyebolts & nut set.  
> Bought this for a recent fender project and ended up not needing it. 
> Missing the rear fender "sliding clip" but I may have one for your needs 
> depending on what fender you're looking to mount...lemme know!
>
> *Compass Rat Trap Pass - $100*
> 26 x 2.3". 2 top o' the line supple tires, here. Standard casing, gum 
> wall. Tread and sidewalls in excellent condition. Less than 100 miles.
>

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[RBW] Re: Analog Cycles: Free Tubeless Clinic on Instagram Live

2020-04-16 Thread Steve Cole

James and Candice,

Many thanks for the tubeless show.  You convinced me to go tubeless.  With 
your video, It won't feel so foreign to me.

Steve Cole
Arlington, VA

On Monday, April 13, 2020 at 4:59:03 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:
>
> ***Posted on behalf of James and Candice, whose posts are delayed on the 
> List*** 
>
> Analog Cycles, a Rivendell dealer out of rural Vermont has mounted 500 
> tubeless tires and counting. They have honed their technique and are 
> willing to share their tips on all things tubeless. James and Candice are 
> offering us a FREE tubeless clinic. They will cover tubeless mounting, 
> maintenance, and flat-fixing via an Instagram Live session. You will be 
> able to ask your questions via text during the video and get your answers, 
> straight from Analog. 
>
> If you’ve been considering going tubeless or if you have just wanted to 
> know how it all works, join us Wednesday, April 15 at 5 pm EASTERN time. 
> Most folks are working from home, so hope those from other time zones can 
> hop on. Follow Analog Cycles on Instagram and look for them to go live 4.15 
> at 5pm EST. 
>
> Thanks so much, James and Candice - I can’t wait to tune in. 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Analog Cycles: Free Tubeless Clinic on Instagram Live

Sounds good, we can do a headset and bb clinic.  We're about to start 
stocking some nice tools that folks are probably not super hip to, so we'll 
get those tools in then do a clinic so you can get a handle on what ya 
need.  -james / analog cycles

On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 10:35:34 AM UTC-4, j.schwartz wrote:
>
> Maybe headset installs and maintenance?  also BB install and removal. 
>  (also the associated tools needed)
> I guess most people on this list are using threaded headsets and sq.tape 
> bb's.
> It's sort of the last frontier of home mechanics since the frames often 
> come with the headsets and bottom brackets installed.
>
>
>
>
> On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 9:27:11 AM UTC-4, James / Analog Cycles 
> wrote:
>>
>> Hey thanks to everyone who showed up yesterday evening.  We had a really 
>> good turn out.  Thanks to Leah for putting it together.  Now that I can 
>> post in real time, I'll be able to easily add more clinics.  Holler with 
>> ideas, we'll try to get to them all.  Right now we are thinking:  
>>
>>
>>- How to wrap bars / shellac / twine.  It's easy, but we'll break it 
>>down so you KNOW it's easy.
>>- Basic wheel truing
>>- Basic derailleur adjustments
>>- Adjusting Canti brakes and installing new pads
>>- Adjusting mechanical disc brakes, truing rotors
>>- Adjusting V brakes, installing new pads
>>- Clean your drivetrain and re oil
>>- Drop bar and saddle set up
>>- Customize your cloth handlebar tape
>>
>> We can also do talks on things, rather than just clinics, IE geometry 
>> talks, fitting talks, gearing, wheel building, loading your bike, ways to 
>> make bad coffee taste good, top 5 melvins albums, early american gardens, 
>> etc.  
>>
>> I'm thinking we'll push the clinics back to 8pm so folks out west can 
>> more easily join in.  Probably try to do two a week, Mondays and Wednesdays.
>>
>> -James / Analog Cycles
>>
>>
>> On Monday, April 13, 2020 at 4:59:03 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> ***Posted on behalf of James and Candice, whose posts are delayed on the 
>>> List*** 
>>>
>>> Analog Cycles, a Rivendell dealer out of rural Vermont has mounted 500 
>>> tubeless tires and counting. They have honed their technique and are 
>>> willing to share their tips on all things tubeless. James and Candice are 
>>> offering us a FREE tubeless clinic. They will cover tubeless mounting, 
>>> maintenance, and flat-fixing via an Instagram Live session. You will be 
>>> able to ask your questions via text during the video and get your answers, 
>>> straight from Analog. 
>>>
>>> If you’ve been considering going tubeless or if you have just wanted to 
>>> know how it all works, join us Wednesday, April 15 at 5 pm EASTERN time. 
>>> Most folks are working from home, so hope those from other time zones can 
>>> hop on. Follow Analog Cycles on Instagram and look for them to go live 4.15 
>>> at 5pm EST. 
>>>
>>> Thanks so much, James and Candice - I can’t wait to tune in. 
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Re: Analog Cycles: Free Tubeless Clinic on Instagram Live

2020-04-16 Thread j.schwartz

Maybe headset installs and maintenance?  also BB install and removal. 
 (also the associated tools needed)
I guess most people on this list are using threaded headsets and sq.tape 
bb's.
It's sort of the last frontier of home mechanics since the frames often 
come with the headsets and bottom brackets installed.




On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 9:27:11 AM UTC-4, James / Analog Cycles 
wrote:
>
> Hey thanks to everyone who showed up yesterday evening.  We had a really 
> good turn out.  Thanks to Leah for putting it together.  Now that I can 
> post in real time, I'll be able to easily add more clinics.  Holler with 
> ideas, we'll try to get to them all.  Right now we are thinking:  
>
>
>- How to wrap bars / shellac / twine.  It's easy, but we'll break it 
>down so you KNOW it's easy.
>- Basic wheel truing
>- Basic derailleur adjustments
>- Adjusting Canti brakes and installing new pads
>- Adjusting mechanical disc brakes, truing rotors
>- Adjusting V brakes, installing new pads
>- Clean your drivetrain and re oil
>- Drop bar and saddle set up
>- Customize your cloth handlebar tape
>
> We can also do talks on things, rather than just clinics, IE geometry 
> talks, fitting talks, gearing, wheel building, loading your bike, ways to 
> make bad coffee taste good, top 5 melvins albums, early american gardens, 
> etc.  
>
> I'm thinking we'll push the clinics back to 8pm so folks out west can more 
> easily join in.  Probably try to do two a week, Mondays and Wednesdays.
>
> -James / Analog Cycles
>
>
> On Monday, April 13, 2020 at 4:59:03 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>>
>> ***Posted on behalf of James and Candice, whose posts are delayed on the 
>> List*** 
>>
>> Analog Cycles, a Rivendell dealer out of rural Vermont has mounted 500 
>> tubeless tires and counting. They have honed their technique and are 
>> willing to share their tips on all things tubeless. James and Candice are 
>> offering us a FREE tubeless clinic. They will cover tubeless mounting, 
>> maintenance, and flat-fixing via an Instagram Live session. You will be 
>> able to ask your questions via text during the video and get your answers, 
>> straight from Analog. 
>>
>> If you’ve been considering going tubeless or if you have just wanted to 
>> know how it all works, join us Wednesday, April 15 at 5 pm EASTERN time. 
>> Most folks are working from home, so hope those from other time zones can 
>> hop on. Follow Analog Cycles on Instagram and look for them to go live 4.15 
>> at 5pm EST. 
>>
>> Thanks so much, James and Candice - I can’t wait to tune in. 
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: First(ish) impressions of Sam Hillborne

2020-04-16 Thread j.schwartz

looks pretty much perfect. Congrats.
I've had a few Rivs come in and out of my life and currently have 4 (Sam, 
Joe, Clem, SimpleOne)
The only one that I've never thought about moving on is my very first Riv. 
 A 2009 first generation 56cm Sam.
If I only kept one bike, that would be it.  






On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 10:03:37 AM UTC-4, RichS wrote:
>
> John,
>
> Congratulations on acquiring a Sam. They do rock! Love mine. Only wish it 
> had canti brakes.
>
> What saddle bag are you using?
>
> Best,
> Rich in ATL
>
> On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 10:16:39 AM UTC-4, John H. wrote:
>>
>> Following along on the Roadini thread...
>>
>> I just finished building up my Sam H. and could not be happier. I knew I 
>> wanted a Rivendell, but I churned internally for years about which model 
>> was going to the 'right' model for me. I was looking for something to ride 
>> 70/30 road/trail, mostly unloaded and with big clearances. I had zero'd in 
>> on a Sam early on but I couldn't stop thinking that it would be too 'stiff 
>> and heavy' for its intended usage. My fears were completely unfounded and 
>> -- to me at least -- the Sam feels just as "fast" as the Columbus SL tube'd 
>> Basso frame it replaced. The only major departure (as far as ride quality 
>> is concerned) is that the Sam is several orders of magnitude more 
>> comfortable. 
>>
>> A *huge* (and long overdue) "thank you" goes out to Jason, Mike and co. 
>> at Maine Bike Works  for sourcing the 
>> frame and working with my now wife to surprise me with it a few seasons 
>> ago. I can't speak more highly of the work they do and urge anyone in the 
>> area to check them out.
>>
>> Here's the high level build specs:
>> 55cm Canti Sam Hillborne
>> Campagnolo Veloce 10 Speed Ergos
>> Crust Towel Rack bars
>> Paul Neo Retro / Touring Canti
>> 9 speed Shimano XT Shadow mech
>> CX-50 front der.
>> TA Zephyr crank (46/34)
>> Velocity Quill rims / Generic Velocity Hubs
>> Compass Snoqualmie Pass tires
>>
>

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[RBW] WTB: Small Clem L, Cheviot, or other Riv Step-Thru or Mixte

2020-04-16 Thread Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY)

I know this is a long shot considering the popularity of these bikes in 
these sizes, but we're looking for a Riv step-thru or mixte (frame or 
complete) for my wife who is ~5'4". A 45 cm Clem L would be ideal, 
obviously, but we'd also consider a 50 cm Chev or one of the older 
step-thru or mixte frames in similar size (Clementine, Glorious, Yves 
Gomez, etc.). 

Anybody got something they've been thinking of selling or leads on online 
shops that might have something in stock? Riv is all sold out of the above 
mentioned and no clue when the next shipment of Clem or Cheviot frames will 
land. I've even thought about building up a Soma Buena Vista but not crazy 
about the color options and overall aesthetics compared to a Riv. Let me 
know if you have any other recommendations? Thanks!

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[RBW] Re: First(ish) impressions of Sam Hillborne

2020-04-16 Thread RichS

John,

Congratulations on acquiring a Sam. They do rock! Love mine. Only wish it 
had canti brakes.

What saddle bag are you using?

Best,
Rich in ATL

On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 10:16:39 AM UTC-4, John H. wrote:
>
> Following along on the Roadini thread...
>
> I just finished building up my Sam H. and could not be happier. I knew I 
> wanted a Rivendell, but I churned internally for years about which model 
> was going to the 'right' model for me. I was looking for something to ride 
> 70/30 road/trail, mostly unloaded and with big clearances. I had zero'd in 
> on a Sam early on but I couldn't stop thinking that it would be too 'stiff 
> and heavy' for its intended usage. My fears were completely unfounded and 
> -- to me at least -- the Sam feels just as "fast" as the Columbus SL tube'd 
> Basso frame it replaced. The only major departure (as far as ride quality 
> is concerned) is that the Sam is several orders of magnitude more 
> comfortable. 
>
> A *huge* (and long overdue) "thank you" goes out to Jason, Mike and co. at 
> Maine 
> Bike Works  for sourcing the frame and 
> working with my now wife to surprise me with it a few seasons ago. I can't 
> speak more highly of the work they do and urge anyone in the area to check 
> them out.
>
> Here's the high level build specs:
> 55cm Canti Sam Hillborne
> Campagnolo Veloce 10 Speed Ergos
> Crust Towel Rack bars
> Paul Neo Retro / Touring Canti
> 9 speed Shimano XT Shadow mech
> CX-50 front der.
> TA Zephyr crank (46/34)
> Velocity Quill rims / Generic Velocity Hubs
> Compass Snoqualmie Pass tires
>

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[RBW] Re: Analog Cycles: Free Tubeless Clinic on Instagram Live

Hey thanks to everyone who showed up yesterday evening.  We had a really 
good turn out.  Thanks to Leah for putting it together.  Now that I can 
post in real time, I'll be able to easily add more clinics.  Holler with 
ideas, we'll try to get to them all.  Right now we are thinking:  


   - How to wrap bars / shellac / twine.  It's easy, but we'll break it 
   down so you KNOW it's easy.
   - Basic wheel truing
   - Basic derailleur adjustments
   - Adjusting Canti brakes and installing new pads
   - Adjusting mechanical disc brakes, truing rotors
   - Adjusting V brakes, installing new pads
   - Clean your drivetrain and re oil
   - Drop bar and saddle set up
   - Customize your cloth handlebar tape

We can also do talks on things, rather than just clinics, IE geometry 
talks, fitting talks, gearing, wheel building, loading your bike, ways to 
make bad coffee taste good, top 5 melvins albums, early american gardens, 
etc.  

I'm thinking we'll push the clinics back to 8pm so folks out west can more 
easily join in.  Probably try to do two a week, Mondays and Wednesdays.

-James / Analog Cycles


On Monday, April 13, 2020 at 4:59:03 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:
>
> ***Posted on behalf of James and Candice, whose posts are delayed on the 
> List*** 
>
> Analog Cycles, a Rivendell dealer out of rural Vermont has mounted 500 
> tubeless tires and counting. They have honed their technique and are 
> willing to share their tips on all things tubeless. James and Candice are 
> offering us a FREE tubeless clinic. They will cover tubeless mounting, 
> maintenance, and flat-fixing via an Instagram Live session. You will be 
> able to ask your questions via text during the video and get your answers, 
> straight from Analog. 
>
> If you’ve been considering going tubeless or if you have just wanted to 
> know how it all works, join us Wednesday, April 15 at 5 pm EASTERN time. 
> Most folks are working from home, so hope those from other time zones can 
> hop on. Follow Analog Cycles on Instagram and look for them to go live 4.15 
> at 5pm EST. 
>
> Thanks so much, James and Candice - I can’t wait to tune in. 
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-16 Thread Mark Roland

On Thursday, April 16, 2020 , masmojo wrote:"*Grant does come around to
things it just takes time. Hilly bikes are not something he would have done
25 years ago, but here we are!"*

Again, this makes it sound as though Grant is stuck in the past but, given
enough time, will eventually come around to see the light. However, just as
an artist might use oil paint her whole career, even as her style develops
and changes, a bicycle designer's approach to designing bicycles will also
change and develop, though the basic ingredients remain essentially the
same. Hilly bikes are the product of a long career thinking about and
designing bicycles, not a new technology in and of themselves. (And,
ironically in this context, harken back to the mountain bike designs of the
1980s. So what you are saying in a sense is, it took him 25 years to go
back to where the cutting edge of bicycle design was 35 years ago!;^)*

*Obviously HilliBikes are more than just a revival of vintage mountain
bikes, and riding my Clem L is a different experience than riding my 1980s
Trek 830 or Peugeot Express, but that certainly is the foundation, the
inspirational jumping off point.

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Re: [RBW] Lighten Up: Clem Edition

2020-04-16 Thread Fullylugged

leah wrote:

"But I had these battery lights. The rechargeable Cygolite is just the worst.
It would start flickering, threatening to die on me after only 45 minutes of
use. I hate it. Plus, it’s taking up real estate on my already crowded bars. I
will say my rack light that is battery operated is ok, but it’s cheap plastic
and I’m pretty sure if I bump it into anything it’s going to shatter. Well, the
thrill of those night rides was being impeded by the fear of running out of
battery and being stranded without light. Not the end of the world on my
well-lit MUP up Killer Hill but a total deal breaker for when I’m in the bike
lane on the street."

Peter White Cycles (https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/lightingsystems.php) is
really the place to look for solid lighting, both battery and generator style.
My 1st good light was an Ixon IQ from there many years ago. I like Dinotte
lights best personally, in the battery style. Their proprietary rechargeable
units go a long time and are very bright. Even their older stuff is good. I
bought an old Dinotte headlamp from Eric "Campy Only" on this list a while
back. It uses 4 AA cells. I ordered 2900 ma rechargeable batteries and a
couple of extra AA holders. I can swap out on long rides, but on a typical 1
1/2 to 2 hr ride don't need to. Generator hubs are now available with very low
friction drag. You can also use a solar power set up on one of your racks to
run/charge.

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Re: [RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!