Re: [RBW] What draws you to a single speed bike?

[Jason Fuller]

I should really read all of the posts in here before I write my own 
thoughts, because any insight I'm about to offer has probably been repeated 
ad nauseum already.  And yet, here I go anyway.  

Firstly, I live in a mountainous area and single speed doesn't really make 
sense here. And yet, I've had a couple, and I've also had a couple fixed 
gear bikes and there is a pretty thriving fixed gear scene here (of which I 
am not even remotely a part of, but I appreciate that it exists).  

When I ride any of my geared bikes, I can't imagine having a single speed, 
because I use the heck out of the full range I have available to me - it 
doesn't seem to matter how big the range is, I'm going to use all of it.  
And yet, for reasons I can't explain, when I ride a single speed, it's 
pretty much fine that I don't have other gears. You just sort of put it out 
of your head that different gears exist on some bicycles, and removing the 
thought of shifting from your riding is a noticeable and enjoyable 
simplification - now you just pedal, steer, and brake.  Of course, you also 
strain to grind up some hills and hope your knees don't explode, so it's 
not all rainbows, but removing the complexity of worrying about what gear 
you should be in has a surprisingly profound effect. 

Of course, the limitations often outweigh this benefit, particularly if you 
carry varying amounts of load - so I don't have a SS bike anymore :D 

On Wednesday, 21 April 2021 at 18:28:51 UTC-7 Roberta wrote:

> Thanks.  All so interesting. When I had the Raleigh for such a short 
> amount of time, I also found it so much fun, but I couldn't explain why.  
>
> CapNMike--were you on the G customer ride a year before they moved?  I 
> was there and if you live in those parts, those are MOUNTAINS to me, with 
> only the  beginning of the ride rolling hills.  I am impressed.
>
> Eric--Philadelphia downtown and south would be a good place to do 
> fixed/SS.  I notice a huge number of fixed/SS gear commuters.  I love the 
> shades of grey in your photo, and go over that bridge to NJ's Wiggins Park 
> often,  one of my favorite rides.  Certainly on the other spectrum of the 
> Appa, so that probably is why Will suggested it.  
>
> Perhaps it's in the future for me.  It's nice to know so many have a truly 
> different bike that you a different thrill than geared bikes.
>
> On Monday, April 19, 2021 at 7:14:43 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> From BS's today's post, describing a current electric shifting system and 
>> comparing it to the needs of ordinary riding. Thoughts like this make me 
>> appreciate ss/fixed even more.
>>
>> *Speaking of the app, it’ll provide all the analytics and customization 
>> features with Rival AXS as it does for SRAM’s other AXS groupsets, such as 
>> time spent in each gear, battery life, and component usage. Or if you don’t 
>> want to bother, that’s also fine, but it’s nice to know the information is 
>> there if you want it. Firmware updates are also done wirelessly.*
>>
>> *Do you really need to know how much time you spend in each gear? It’s 
>> amazing how much tech exists purely in service to itself, and does nothing 
>> more than look up its own ass. They should really be careful though, 
>> because if your components tell you how much time you spend in each gear 
>> you might figure out how many of them you don’t need, and next thing you 
>> know you’re riding around on an old mountain bike with seven speeds and 
>> friction shifti*ng.
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] What draws you to a single speed bike?

[Roberta]

Thanks.  All so interesting. When I had the Raleigh for such a short amount 
of time, I also found it so much fun, but I couldn't explain why.  

CapNMike--were you on the G customer ride a year before they moved?  I 
was there and if you live in those parts, those are MOUNTAINS to me, with 
only the  beginning of the ride rolling hills.  I am impressed.

Eric--Philadelphia downtown and south would be a good place to do 
fixed/SS.  I notice a huge number of fixed/SS gear commuters.  I love the 
shades of grey in your photo, and go over that bridge to NJ's Wiggins Park 
often,  one of my favorite rides.  Certainly on the other spectrum of the 
Appa, so that probably is why Will suggested it.  

Perhaps it's in the future for me.  It's nice to know so many have a truly 
different bike that you a different thrill than geared bikes.

On Monday, April 19, 2021 at 7:14:43 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:

> From BS's today's post, describing a current electric shifting system and 
> comparing it to the needs of ordinary riding. Thoughts like this make me 
> appreciate ss/fixed even more.
>
> *Speaking of the app, it’ll provide all the analytics and customization 
> features with Rival AXS as it does for SRAM’s other AXS groupsets, such as 
> time spent in each gear, battery life, and component usage. Or if you don’t 
> want to bother, that’s also fine, but it’s nice to know the information is 
> there if you want it. Firmware updates are also done wirelessly.*
>
> *Do you really need to know how much time you spend in each gear? It’s 
> amazing how much tech exists purely in service to itself, and does nothing 
> more than look up its own ass. They should really be careful though, 
> because if your components tell you how much time you spend in each gear 
> you might figure out how many of them you don’t need, and next thing you 
> know you’re riding around on an old mountain bike with seven speeds and 
> friction shifti*ng.
>

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[RBW] Re: For 22 years I've continually been surprised and repeated thrilled by my Road Custom

[Fullylugged]

My 1995 Rivendell Road is still the best bike I've ever owned and my 
favorite to ride. Its been repainted and has a new wheelset, but it goes on 
comfortable mile after mile with quick but not quirky handling and great 
feel. 

On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 10:17:46 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:

> Much of my riding is extended errand riding, for which the new Matthews 
> road bike is my choice; much is also bosque riding, for which the new 
> Monocog is ideal, what with drought making the sand build up; and the other 
> Matthews "road bike for dirt" just feels fast and fun; it's also an errand 
> bike because it has lights for nighttime returns.
>
> So the 1999 Joe Starck custom gofast fixed gear has largely been ignored 
> this year; there was a 3-month hiatus, between 1/13 when I got rear ended 
> by a klutz cyclist and had to have the rear wheel rebuilt,  until 4/13 when 
> I started to feel sorry for it and took it for a ride; a 3d ride this year, 
> today, in place of the Matthews road bike even though I was running 
> errands.*
>
> But I have to say that over the 22 years I've owned this bike (delivered 
> April 1999), repeatedly and consistently it just "feels like home" in 
> respect of fit, feel, and above all, the energetic response to pedaling 
> input. It was just the same today; it just felt easier to pedal despite 
> having a gear higher than the cruising gear of any of my other bikes (76"; 
> the others are 72", 73", and Monocog, 65"). The 175 gram 28 mm Elk Pass 
> tires certainly help, but the experience was the same with 650C 23 mm Conti 
> Grands Prix and ditto for a couple of generations of Michelin Pro Races 
> (the EPs do feel even faster). 
>
> As much as I love my newer bikes, if someone held a gun to my head and 
> said, "Choose One," I'd choose the 1999 Joe (modified ~2018 by Chauncey 
> Matthews with 2nd bottle cage braze ons and longer dropouts, and a new Ford 
> Blue powdercoat). I've owned 5 Rivendells including 3 customs, but this one 
> just stands out head and shoulders.
>
> Minor updates since that 2018 shot: lighter blue tape, nicer, Ruthworks xl 
> seat bag, finally got around to overpainting the primer on the dropouts 
> (took off the fender braze ons Chauncey mistakenly forgot to remove).
>
>
> *Rode the final 1.5 miles home with a makeshift shoulder bag created from 
> 5 of so plastic shopping bags.
>
> -- 
>
> ---
> Patrick Moore
> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum
>
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[RBW] Re: For 22 years I've continually been surprised and repeated thrilled by my Road Custom

['John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Patrick 

Very good description.  You stated the Starck was better in "fit, feel, and 
above all, the energetic response to pedaling input".  The 'fit' seems to 
imply the cockpit dimensions  are closer to your body than the others.  
 The 'feel' seems to imply the frame geometry is better for you.

Any idea of what gives the Starck the energetic feel??   Is the frame 
stiffer than others or more flexible and 'planes' better?

 John Hawrylak
Woodstown NJ

On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 11:17:46 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:

> Much of my riding is extended errand riding, for which the new Matthews 
> road bike is my choice; much is also bosque riding, for which the new 
> Monocog is ideal, what with drought making the sand build up; and the other 
> Matthews "road bike for dirt" just feels fast and fun; it's also an errand 
> bike because it has lights for nighttime returns.
>
> So the 1999 Joe Starck custom gofast fixed gear has largely been ignored 
> this year; there was a 3-month hiatus, between 1/13 when I got rear ended 
> by a klutz cyclist and had to have the rear wheel rebuilt,  until 4/13 when 
> I started to feel sorry for it and took it for a ride; a 3d ride this year, 
> today, in place of the Matthews road bike even though I was running 
> errands.*
>
> But I have to say that over the 22 years I've owned this bike (delivered 
> April 1999), repeatedly and consistently it just "feels like home" in 
> respect of fit, feel, and above all, the energetic response to pedaling 
> input. It was just the same today; it just felt easier to pedal despite 
> having a gear higher than the cruising gear of any of my other bikes (76"; 
> the others are 72", 73", and Monocog, 65"). The 175 gram 28 mm Elk Pass 
> tires certainly help, but the experience was the same with 650C 23 mm Conti 
> Grands Prix and ditto for a couple of generations of Michelin Pro Races 
> (the EPs do feel even faster). 
>
> As much as I love my newer bikes, if someone held a gun to my head and 
> said, "Choose One," I'd choose the 1999 Joe (modified ~2018 by Chauncey 
> Matthews with 2nd bottle cage braze ons and longer dropouts, and a new Ford 
> Blue powdercoat). I've owned 5 Rivendells including 3 customs, but this one 
> just stands out head and shoulders.
>
> Minor updates since that 2018 shot: lighter blue tape, nicer, Ruthworks xl 
> seat bag, finally got around to overpainting the primer on the dropouts 
> (took off the fender braze ons Chauncey mistakenly forgot to remove).
>
>
> *Rode the final 1.5 miles home with a makeshift shoulder bag created from 
> 5 of so plastic shopping bags.
>
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> ---
> Patrick Moore
> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Pass and Stow recommendation

[Clark Fitzgerald]

I have the 3 rail, and it's wonderful. The platform is a bit longer in 
front than the 5 rail. I found it works well for strapping a backpack.

I'd be willing to sell mine, as I'm not using it much. It has a Schmidt 
Edelux II internally wired. Make me an offer. You can see it in this 
thread: 
https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/F2Xb1h39K4w/m/UfsHj7XBAgAJ

Best,
Clark

On Monday, April 19, 2021 at 5:39:31 PM UTC-7 Friend wrote:

> I am feeling ready to spend on a nice front rack for my Appaloosa.  I was 
> going to get the Pass and Stow and and am wondering if anyone has 
> experience with either the 3 rail or the 5 rail option.  I was leaning 
> towards the 5 rail option because it would better support a basket.  I'm 
> wondering if anyone found unexpected tradeoffs when they bought one or the 
> other and just trying to get some peace of mind before spending $280

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[RBW] Re: FS: 1992 Bridgestone MB-4 in Nashville

[exliontamer]

My fault!!! It's $400.

On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 1:19:41 AM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

> Price?
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 10:01:18 PM UTC-7 exliontamer wrote:
>
>> Hey all. I have a 49cm/55cm tt Bridgestone MB-4 for sale. Bonus additions 
>> from stock are Nitto Albatross bars, Brooks B67 saddle, Suntour Barcons, 
>> Shimano CX-50 brakes, and new Continental Speed Contact tires. Happy to 
>> send more pics if you're interested. I prefer a local Nashville sale but 
>> can work out meeting up if you're in a surrounding area. I'm also happy to 
>> ship as long as the buyer is willing to pay full shipping costs. 
>> Thanks![image: 
>> IMG_2827.jpg]
>
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[RBW] Re: FS: 57cm Protovelo $1950

[Brendan Willard in SF]

Sold

On Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 7:20:52 PM UTC-7 Brendan Willard in SF wrote:

> Edit: 46/30 cranks... you just got faster.
>
> On Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 7:14:54 PM UTC-7 Brendan Willard in SF 
> wrote:
>
>> One too many bikes here, and I think I want to throw money at my next BMC 
>> build.
>>
>> pics here 
>> 
>>
>> I'd like to sell locally so UPS/Fedex don't crush another nice bike by 
>> stacking it sideways under a refrigerator.
>>
>> 56/57cm (I'll go measure tomorrow) Protovelo- I'm pretty sure this is the 
>> Bleriot Geometry, but I really don't know.
>>
>> Clear over raw frame with the normal touches of oxidation under.
>>
>> SON/White Industries to Velocity A23 rims
>> Compass/Rene Herse 650x42 Extralight tires
>> Nitto Stem
>> Simworks So Bar 50cm
>> Gevenalle Brake Levers with Riv Silver Shifters
>> Nitto S83 SP
>> Paul Racers- Silver Front, Black Back because mismatched Pauls is the new 
>> upside down Chris King
>> IRD Defiant 44/30 170mm Cranks
>> IRD BB
>> IRD Sub C FD
>> XT RD
>> 11-36 Cassette
>> Front Light, Pedals, and Seat not included.
>>
>> I'm sure I forgot something, and I'm sure I'll be reminded what within 
>> the hour.
>>
>> pics here 
>> 
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

[Leah Peterson]

I can’t tell you how good it is to see these bikes with my own eyes. It’s 
beautiful and regal - a perfect match for Emily. I really love how you set it 
up and I can practically feel your joy through the photo. Please don’t hesitate 
to delight us all with more photos!

So, let me see, here. Emily, Joyce, Junie (you all haven’t met her yet but I 
hope she’ll post here one day) and me have all been riding Clem Ls before our 
Platys. Emily and I have our Platys and we both have the same adjectives. This 
bike is so pretty and so FAST, compared to a Clem. Clems are gems and all, but 
I really am enjoying the zippier, lither Platy.

I hope you have the day off and can get lots of time riding your new Platypus, 
Emily! Tell Greg to get his camera. 
Leah

> On Apr 21, 2021, at 1:09 PM, Roberta  wrote:
> 
> Looking PRETTY and svelte.  Enjoy your rides and let us know about them.
> 
> On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 3:25:01 PM UTC-4 Emily Guise wrote:
> Picked up the Platypus this morning. She is a beauty, so FAST and 
> comfortable. I am in love! 
> 
> -Emily
> 
> 
> 
>> On Apr 20, 2021, at 4:11 PM, Leah Peterson > > wrote:
>> 
>> Who still needs a Platy? Golden Saddle Cyclery has frames that need homes! 
>> Hurry, hurry!!!
> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On Apr 20, 2021, at 2:10 PM, Emily Guise >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I am picking mine up from Golden Pliers (OR) tomorrow morning!!! Will 
>>> report back on the maiden voyage 拾
>>> 
>>> -Emily
>>> 
 On Apr 20, 2021, at 11:42 AM, Roberta >>> > wrote:
 
 
 Excitement all around!
 
 I know that one dealer in Canada and Golden Pliers (OR? WA?) got their 
 deliveries.  Analog Cycles (VT) hasn't gotten theirs yet.  Not sure that 
 helps with your question, but I'd expect dealer orders would be the first 
 ones out the door, followed by non-prepped frames.
 
 I'm looking forward to everyone's build and ride report.
 
 Roberta
 
 On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 2:13:33 PM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com 
  wrote:
 FYI: I have a frameset/HS/BB only order & have not heard anything either
 
 On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 10:01:15 AM UTC-7 Ken Yokanovich wrote:
 Wondering the same as Tom. Trying to be patient and not interrupt the 
 busyness at RBW World Headquarters... but... Coming up on almost 3 weeks 
 without any indication of what's happening.  Sure would be nice to know 
 something other than my "Your order is confirmed" 
 
 On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 8:48:39 AM UTC-5 Tom Wyland wrote:
 Has anyone heard when they will start shipping out the non-prepped frames? 
  I figured someone else might have made a call or asked.
 
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Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

[Roberta]

Looking PRETTY and svelte.  Enjoy your rides and let us know about them.

On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 3:25:01 PM UTC-4 Emily Guise wrote:

> Picked up the Platypus this morning. She is a beauty, so FAST and 
> comfortable. I am in love! 
>
> -Emily
>
>
> On Apr 20, 2021, at 4:11 PM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>
> Who still needs a Platy? Golden Saddle Cyclery has frames that need 
> homes! Hurry, hurry!!!
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Apr 20, 2021, at 2:10 PM, Emily Guise  wrote:
>
> 
> I am picking mine up from Golden Pliers (OR) tomorrow morning!!! Will 
> report back on the maiden voyage 拾
>
> -Emily
>
> On Apr 20, 2021, at 11:42 AM, Roberta  wrote:
>
> 
> Excitement all around!
>
> I know that one dealer in Canada and Golden Pliers (OR? WA?) got their 
> deliveries.  Analog Cycles (VT) hasn't gotten theirs yet.  Not sure that 
> helps with your question, but I'd expect dealer orders would be the first 
> ones out the door, followed by non-prepped frames.
>
> I'm looking forward to everyone's build and ride report.
>
> Roberta
>
> On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 2:13:33 PM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> FYI: I have a frameset/HS/BB only order & have not heard anything either
>>
>> On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 10:01:15 AM UTC-7 Ken Yokanovich wrote:
>>
>>> Wondering the same as Tom. Trying to be patient and not interrupt the 
>>> busyness at RBW World Headquarters... but... Coming up on almost 3 weeks 
>>> without any indication of what's happening.  Sure would be nice to know 
>>> something other than my "Your order is confirmed" 
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 8:48:39 AM UTC-5 Tom Wyland wrote:
>>>
 Has anyone heard when they will start shipping out the non-prepped 
 frames?  I figured someone else might have made a call or asked.
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[RBW] Re: Dark Realm Wald 137 Basket Bag black

[Bruce Smitham]

The bag is sold- thanks

On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 7:41:34 AM UTC-7 Bruce Smitham wrote:

> For sale: Dark Realm Wald Basket Bag black in excellent condition. Mounted 
> and used 1 time. No stains or spills and never got wet from rain. Fits Wald 
> 137 basket 14” wide x 9” deep x 18” tall but rolls down to height of 
> basket. Insulated/padded and water resistant 1680D exterior fabric with 
> durable high-vis pack cloth liner fabric. Adjustable buckles to attach to 
> basket or any racks. Roll top closure and internal handles to carry as a 
> bag. $90 plus shipping conus or free local pick up in San Diego. Thx, Bruce
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[RBW] Re: which Tange headset is the one to get?

[Ian A]

+1 to Garth's recommendation. I replaced at Shimano 105 with the Tange 
Levin CDS (26.4) beacause I needed a headset with low stack. The Tange is 
inexpensive, visually elegant and unassuming and it adjusts easily and 
works perfectly. The one I have has been on the bike for four years now and 
seems as good as new.

IanA Alberta Canada

On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 8:21:00 AM UTC-6 Garth wrote:

> I rather like steel headsets myself and on one bike have a 1" Tange Levin 
> CDS headset. It comes in silver or black. It tends to go unnoticed because 
> it "just works" and does it well. 
>
>
> https://m.tangeseiki.com/jm/products/headset/standard/standard-threaded/standard-threaded-1/levin-cds.html
> On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 9:44:31 AM UTC-4 J Schwartz wrote:
>
>> Question for the group:
>> I'm replacing 12 year old headset on my S.Hit has totally given up 
>> the ghost.
>> There are a lot of Tange 1" models ...which is the best performing ...I'm 
>> OK with ball bearings.
>> Also, I'd like to get a black one but not totally necessary 
>> thank you
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Sackville MultiSack Bags

[Jan O.]

Hi Eric. Yes I did, but with shipping it would be quite expensive.

Thanks.
Jan

On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 10:07:02 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hi Jan -- Not sure if you've seen this but Blue Lug has them in stock in 
> gray :)

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Sackville MultiSack Bags

[Eric Marth]

Hi Jan -- Not sure if you've seen this but Blue Lug has them in stock in 
gray :) 

https://global.bluelug.com/rivendell-sackville-multi-sack-gray.html

On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 4:27:56 PM UTC-4 jan.ot...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hi all, 
>
> I'm looking for a set of Sackville MultiSack Bags in Olive color 
> (preferred) or Grey. A single bag will do too. Let me know if you might 
> have a set available for sale.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Jan
> San Francisco, CA
>

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[RBW] Re: which Tange headset is the one to get?

[Garth]

I rather like steel headsets myself and on one bike have a 1" Tange Levin 
CDS headset. It comes in silver or black. It tends to go unnoticed because 
it "just works" and does it well. 

https://m.tangeseiki.com/jm/products/headset/standard/standard-threaded/standard-threaded-1/levin-cds.html
On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 9:44:31 AM UTC-4 J Schwartz wrote:

> Question for the group:
> I'm replacing 12 year old headset on my S.Hit has totally given up the 
> ghost.
> There are a lot of Tange 1" models ...which is the best performing ...I'm 
> OK with ball bearings.
> Also, I'd like to get a black one but not totally necessary 
> thank you
>

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[RBW] which Tange headset is the one to get?

[J Schwartz]

Question for the group:
I'm replacing 12 year old headset on my S.Hit has totally given up the 
ghost.
There are a lot of Tange 1" models ...which is the best performing ...I'm 
OK with ball bearings.
Also, I'd like to get a black one but not totally necessary 
thank you

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[RBW] Re: Pass and Stow recommendation

[Coal Bee Rye Anne]

Points made regarding bar placement vs. load location probably explains why 
I found no discernable handling difference with 25-30lb passenger in a stem 
mounted mini child seat (regardless whether with ChocoMoose, Jones loop, or 
BullMoose) but definitely felt the handling difference even with a 
moderately loaded Surly front rack on my Mega 65cm Clem and the original 
Bosco set-up.  I haven't actually had a front load on my Clem since trading 
away the Surly Rack but had been rethinking things again after recent use 
with a Wald large 139 basket on another bike (where I mix and matched Wald 
hardware from their giant delivery basket since I was able to find a 
mounting set complete with adjustable legs and the desired bar brackets.)

Anyway, I guess my point is that although my current set-up works fine, if 
not a bit wobbly because of the long drop from bar to basket and my mods to 
make it all work, I've been thinking how the Pass and Stow would likely be 
more rigid and also eliminate the need for bar bracket's altogether (which 
would play nice with some of my bar swapping tendencies that have begun to 
resurface after a couple years of practicing contentment.

This thread prompted me to quickly check the Pass sight for more 
accurate #'s and at $170 extra for my desired add ons ($140 for 3rail deck 
and $30 for the sidepull yoke) I'm clearly in 'why not just get a 
separate/second/dedicated rack?' territory if needing more than one front 
racked bike.  Guess my thinking is more in line that a one rack investment 
that could easily be adapted to go from one bike to another might be worth 
it if it eliminates the rest of the front racks and baskets I've been 
previously messing around with.

Best,
Brian Cole
Lawrenceville NJ

On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 4:11:20 PM UTC-4 Jason Fuller wrote:

> A good point was made about far-back bars and front loads - this has a 
> huge impact in my experience; the further your hands are from the load, the 
> worse it feels basically.  The 5-rail is great for bigger loads or a Wald 
> 139 basket (the bigger size), I'd go 3 rail for a 137 basket.  
>
>   

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[RBW] Re: For 22 years I've continually been surprised and repeated thrilled by my Road Custom

[JohnS]

When it comes down to it for bikes, it's all about the "feel", some have it 
some don't. Keep the ones that do and move on from the rest.

Thanks for sharing,
JohnS


On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 11:17:46 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:

> Much of my riding is extended errand riding, for which the new Matthews 
> road bike is my choice; much is also bosque riding, for which the new 
> Monocog is ideal, what with drought making the sand build up; and the other 
> Matthews "road bike for dirt" just feels fast and fun; it's also an errand 
> bike because it has lights for nighttime returns.
>
> So the 1999 Joe Starck custom gofast fixed gear has largely been ignored 
> this year; there was a 3-month hiatus, between 1/13 when I got rear ended 
> by a klutz cyclist and had to have the rear wheel rebuilt,  until 4/13 when 
> I started to feel sorry for it and took it for a ride; a 3d ride this year, 
> today, in place of the Matthews road bike even though I was running 
> errands.*
>
> But I have to say that over the 22 years I've owned this bike (delivered 
> April 1999), repeatedly and consistently it just "feels like home" in 
> respect of fit, feel, and above all, the energetic response to pedaling 
> input. It was just the same today; it just felt easier to pedal despite 
> having a gear higher than the cruising gear of any of my other bikes (76"; 
> the others are 72", 73", and Monocog, 65"). The 175 gram 28 mm Elk Pass 
> tires certainly help, but the experience was the same with 650C 23 mm Conti 
> Grands Prix and ditto for a couple of generations of Michelin Pro Races 
> (the EPs do feel even faster). 
>
> As much as I love my newer bikes, if someone held a gun to my head and 
> said, "Choose One," I'd choose the 1999 Joe (modified ~2018 by Chauncey 
> Matthews with 2nd bottle cage braze ons and longer dropouts, and a new Ford 
> Blue powdercoat). I've owned 5 Rivendells including 3 customs, but this one 
> just stands out head and shoulders.
>
> Minor updates since that 2018 shot: lighter blue tape, nicer, Ruthworks xl 
> seat bag, finally got around to overpainting the primer on the dropouts 
> (took off the fender braze ons Chauncey mistakenly forgot to remove).
>
>
> *Rode the final 1.5 miles home with a makeshift shoulder bag created from 
> 5 of so plastic shopping bags.
>
> -- 
>
> ---
> Patrick Moore
> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: silver thumb shifter mounts

[Eric Marth]

Hi Joyce -- Soma has IRD thumb shifter mounts in stock in black. I believe 
these are the same as what Riv offers, though I could be wrong. 

https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/56020-ird-power-ratchet-thumb-shifter-set-3885?category=961

They also have a full set in silver which includes the levers. They're a 
bit spendy but if you gotta have em you could remove the levers and save 
them for a future build. 

https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/56020-ird-power-ratchet-thumb-shifter-set-3885?category=961

On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 12:46:46 AM UTC-4 JAS wrote:

> Sam, thank you for your offer.   I've sent you an email.
>
> Dorothy, thanks for your advice about the Velo Orange mounts.  I'll check 
> it out.
>
> --Joyce
>
> On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 5:31:44 PM UTC-7 Sam Perez wrote:
>
>> I have some thimbles in a 22.2 (black) and 31.0 (silver). Reach out if 
>> interested. 
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Apr 20, 2021, at 4:35 PM, Dorothy C  wrote:
>>
>> I was in the same boat.  Velo Orange’s thumb shifter mounts work with 
>> Silver 2’s, though the exit angle isn’t as adjustable. I got a pair for my 
>> son’s Platy build with Choco bars. 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 3:29:28 PM UTC-7 JAS wrote:
>>
>>> A mermaid Platypus will be coming my way at some point and I've been 
>>> diligently collecting parts.  I ordered Silver thumb shifters from RBW, but 
>>> the mounts are sold out.  I need both sides, right and left, for my Bosco 
>>> bars.  If you have a pair collecting dust and need to move them along, 
>>> please contact me!  (The Microshift thumbies are also sold out or I'd buy 
>>> them while I wait for RBW's stock of silver mounts to refill.)
>>>
>>> --Joyce
>>>
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[RBW] Re: FS: 1992 Bridgestone MB-4 in Nashville

[Joe Bernard]

Price?



On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 10:01:18 PM UTC-7 exliontamer wrote:

> Hey all. I have a 49cm/55cm tt Bridgestone MB-4 for sale. Bonus additions 
> from stock are Nitto Albatross bars, Brooks B67 saddle, Suntour Barcons, 
> Shimano CX-50 brakes, and new Continental Speed Contact tires. Happy to 
> send more pics if you're interested. I prefer a local Nashville sale but 
> can work out meeting up if you're in a surrounding area. I'm also happy to 
> ship as long as the buyer is willing to pay full shipping costs. 
> Thanks![image: 
> IMG_2827.jpg]

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