Re: [RBW] A College Clem

[Jay LePree]

Hi Leah,

I could not afford a car in graduate school at the University of 
Wisconsin-Madison, so wound up with a Diamond back mountain bike my first 
two years and then traded it in for a Specialized Triple Sirrus for my last 
two years there.  I was OK with both bikes, but after having my saddle and 
seatpost stolen on my Diamond back, I learned very quickly to install two 
seat leashes.  My bikes were stored inside my apartment overnight, so I 
overnight theft was not a concern.  I used a chain and a U-lock as that 
often can frustrate theives as then need two tools to steal the bike.  I 
would consider purchasing and installing Pitlock skewers to protect the 
wheels.  I would be wary of mounting bags to the bike.  Those would be 
easily stolen.  Baskets with torx nut hardware might be more theft proof.

https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/pitlock.php

Jay LePree
Demarest, NJ
T LePree - 2020 ERAU - Commercial Pilot
K. LePree 2023 Columbia U. - Financial Analyst

That first walk past the high school, when all are away at school, will be 
a shock to the system, but it is part of their lives and ours.  Milestones.

On Friday, August 11, 2023 at 5:37:53 PM UTC-4 Wesley wrote:

> The current best value from Surly is the Cross Check, at $1100 for a 
> complete.
> -W
>
> On Friday, August 11, 2023 at 1:00:16 PM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote:
>
>> The 1x1 isn’t made any more, and they hold their value really well as 
>> they seem to be coming somewhat collectible. The replacement is the 
>> Lowside, I think it’s about $890 for the frame set. Not really a value play 
>> anymore. 
>>
>> Eric
>>
>>
>> On Friday, August 11, 2023, George Schick  wrote:
>>
>>> I'll chime in with yet another recommendation (would be my choice if I 
>>> were going to be shipping a kid of to a campus in the near future):  a 
>>> Surly 1x1. They're single speed frames, rather on the heavy side made from 
>>> 4130 chro-moly tubing, powder coated for durability, and can be set up with 
>>> a single-speed cog and chainring of your choice.  I currently own one and 
>>> use it as my all around utility bike for running short haul errands, etc.  
>>> I'm using a Bulletproof BMX crankset, 38-tooth Rocket chainring, and a 
>>> Shimano 17-tooth SS freewheel for a 59" gear (perfect for riding around 
>>> campus).  You can equip this bike with front and rear disc brakes, though I 
>>> would not recommend it for campus use where it can get beat around on an 
>>> overloaded bike rack and the discs bent. Instead I'd set it up with 
>>> linear-pull F brakes. It comes with a threadless fork/steering tube, 
>>> though, so you'd need the right length/angle threadless stem and the right 
>>> bars to fit it (I'd recommend the VeloOrange Granola-Moose bar for easy 
>>> mounting of the bar with a headlight.  You could pick any hub, rim, and 
>>> tire combination you prefer.  Mine has Surly's semi-sealed cartridge hubs 
>>> with 28mm rims and 60mm Schwalbe Big Apple balloon tires - again, a perfect 
>>> combo for campus riding.
>>> A web search shows that there are several LBS's around the GR, MI area 
>>> who are Surly dealers so you'd be within reasonable reach of one.  Anyway, 
>>> that's my 2¢.
>>>
>>> PS: I have a 16T White Industries SS freewheel FS if that would work
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 6:47:48 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>>> Ding! wrote:
>>>
>>>> Wow, this thread has generated a lot of response, and I’ve enjoyed 
>>>> reading every post. It’s such a shame we have to go to extremes to avoid 
>>>> bike theft - carrying heavy u-locks, being so choosy about parking and 
>>>> locking, replacing parts, making the bike ugly, choosing to ride an 
>>>> undesirable bike so we can preserve our desirable bike…
>>>>
>>>> Then there’s the other variable - how careful is the kid going to be 
>>>> with the bike? Well, bikes are not precious to him. He likes his bike, 
>>>> sees 
>>>> beauty and usefulness in it, but please do not bore him with too many 
>>>> details about it. I don’t think he will worry about it like I would; and 
>>>> that may lead to carelessness that gets his bike stolen. But also, he has 
>>>> the Mr. Magoo-like quality of walking through life blissfully unaware of 
>>>> the evil that lurks around every corner and arriving unscathed at his 
>>>> destination. 
>>>>
>>>> The campus in question does not have a lot of bike pirates roaming 
>>>> about, although yes, I know they exist everywhere. But they a

[RBW] Re: Let’s say I made my Clem into a “gravel bike”

[Jay LePree]

Dear all:

1)  The choice of fenders, I believe, shall be decided by the number of 
sticks and branches one will encounter on a ride.  When I commute in the 
rain, I use my fully, long fenderd bike. I found that the long fenders that 
Riv. sells are best for keeping my feet dry.  The flap on my front fender 
is, perhaps a 1/2" from the ground.  This is perfect for rain, but a drag, 
literally, when riding through the gravel woody path that I use.  To avoid, 
leaves, sticks, branches from being "sucked up" into the fenders, I go with 
fenderless bikes.  When it ranis, I take the roads with the long fenders.
2) Choice of tires is like asking choice of shoes, saddles, etc.   I use 
the WTB Byway 47 mm tires on my Platy. These tires have a smooth pattern 
down the center.  I have ridden many gravel paths in Minnewaska state park 
near Stone Ridge, NY and have found them fine.  However on really steep 
sections or when I encounter mud, I do wish for some knobs on my back 
wheel.  I may try these tires for this reason:
https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/components/tyres/gravel-bike-tyres/continental-terra-speed/
Kind regards,
Jay LePree
Demarest, NJ
On Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 4:15:22 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> I love pavement. But I’ve been on two gravel rides in the last month and I 
> rode a Platy either time and it wasn’t my favorite for that bike. But, I 
> have my old 2019 52 cm Clem L, and it doesn’t have a dedicated purpose 
> right now and shouldn’t that be the bike for rough and tough stuff like 
> gravel? Also, my Platys are prisses. 
>
> BUT. I’m not good at gravel. I have no idea what the kids are doing these 
> days. I have questions, and you have answers.
>
> 1. Can I keep my VO wavy fenders on a gravel bike? Here’s what I have, and 
> they say up to 50 mm tire will fit:[image: IMG_5029.jpeg]
> 2. Slick or knobby? I can’t even get a straight answer on this. Which is 
> better? If it matters about the rider, this will be for a rider with a 
> healthy fear of crashing.
>
> 3. How wide? I have 42s on my bikes now and I don’t feel like they are 
> wide enough. 
>
> 4. Tubeless or no? These wheels are tubeless-compatible but I put a tube 
> in them because I wasn’t riding enough to keep the sealant circulating. But 
> that can be changed right quick.
>
> Here is my Clem in its current configuration, and yes, I know the 
> Backabikes gotta go. 
>
> [image: IMG_1812.jpeg]
> Thanks for your help!
> Leah 
>

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[RBW] Re: Getting in over my head

[Jay LePree]

Leah - It is Jersey Jay.  Platypus owner via Analogue.  It seems that while 
the ride was unpleasant, you did keep up, which is quite impressive.  I am 
approach my 56th trip around the sun in Dec, and about 15 years ago, much 
attibutable to what you experienced, I stopped my group rides.  It is true 
that a group ride will make one a stronger rider, but at some point, I 
realized that I did not need to be a stronger rider and struck out on my 
own.  I noticed another poster mentioned that crashes due occur on some of 
these group rides, particularly that fast ones.  Yes, I have observed 
them.  The pros can ride inches away from the wheels of those in front of 
and behind them.  We are not pros and I saw crashes happen because of it.  
I  think this is exacerbated by the growth of Swift, etc.  Riders have 
increasingly big engines, but not the riding skills to harness them safely 
in a group ride.  

IF (a big IF) I do go back to group rides (we have a northern NJ touring 
group where I live), it will be with the C and C+ group rides.  You get to 
meet new people, and they have been traditionally respectful of agreed upon 
pace.  (Athough there, I have seen speed creep up into the B to B+ pace.)

Enjoy the ride,

Jay 
Demarest, NJ

On Monday, May 15, 2023 at 9:13:53 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:

> I just want to talk bikes. I don’t have anything to post FS or WTB…I just 
> want to tell Riv people this dumb story that happened this morning. You can 
> laugh or you can roll your eyes, or you can chime in with your own dumb 
> story of getting in over your own dumb heads.
>
> This is my second season of club riding. I was new to it last year, and 
> now that our weather is finally cooperating, I’m back.
>
> Last week, our bike club started a new ride. It would be on Monday 
> mornings and only 5 miles from my house. The pace was to be 
> “conversational” which I took to mean ‘riding at a pace you can still have 
> a conversation at.’ (I now know that could not be what it meant.) The route 
> would be new. The details were fuzzy - word was, the ride leader would make 
> decisions about pace and miles once people arrived. Now, I know Platypuses 
> are not going to fare well in the 18-21 mph crowd, but I knew that two 
> women upwards of 70 did this ride last week. I figured I’d be fine.
>
> I was the second to arrive; the first being the president of our bike 
> club. He was pulling his gravel bike out of his truck. He’s a roadie and he 
> leads the 17-18 mph groups. Hmmm.  We’re friendly; I’m glad to know one 
> person on the ride, but if he is here, how fast are we going? Two more 
> people arrive; both men, roadies, and they pull jet-black, lethal-looking, 
> feather-light carbon bikes from their vehicles. They are strangers to me.
>
> Ok, well, it’s going to be fine. Who cares if you’re the only woman. So 
> what if you’re wearing your pink pants. Clutching the wide, sweepy bars of 
> your sparkly pink Platypus. Their eyes are hidden behind their Oakleys, and 
> I imagine what they are thinking - “She cannot be serious.” 
>
> Behind my Oakleys, I am thinking, “I cannot be serious.” 
>
> The three of them begin to discuss the route and the pace. The ride leader 
> says, “The route is hilly. Let’s keep a 17 mph pace in the flats.” As soon 
> as I hear that the route is hilly, I want OUT. I have always kept up in my 
> club rides, but hills are the one thing that the Platypus does not do well. 
> Oh, a Platypus can climb, but don’t ask it to do it at high speeds. I use 
> momentum to get me uphill. To compensate, I always shoot ahead of the 
> group, but I slow on the incline and those carbon bikes are gaining on me 
> near the top. About the time they catch me, I’m back up to speed and am 
> innocent of causing anyone to slow down, but that extra effort is the price 
> I pay. The game is: Never Make Them Slow Down For You Even If You Have A 
> Heart Attack. 
>
> My mind is searching for a way out. I don’t have a good feeling about 
> this. It’s early in the season. Maybe if I was in tip top, but today? But 
> then came introductions. J, the president says, “This is Leah. She’s fine. 
> She can keep up with us.” Liar, I think.
>
> And with that, we are off.
>
> We hit a hill right out the gate. I’m toward the back because I don’t know 
> the route. They are calmly approaching that hill, not changing speed. I’m 
> confused. They’re slowing me up; it’s too late for me to get around them. I 
> will not have the burst of speed I need to start that hill. And worse, I’m 
> in too high of a gear. I have friction shifting - and now I’m committed. I 
> am desperate not to look like a fool. I am standing on my pedals, wishing 
> for the first time in my life that I am 10 pounds heavier. All my weight on 
> the left pedal. All my weight on the right pedal. Tossing the bike side to 
> side. Panting. Heart wildly beating. Wishing I was somewhere else. I don’t 
> know if I can do this, and we have just begun. 

[RBW] Re: Getting my groove back on with the Platypus - dealing with near misses

[Jay LePree]

Hi all,
Thanks again for this great advice. I will start to take the lane. I also 
like the idea of pointing straight through the intersection.
Jay

On Monday, January 2, 2023 at 9:41:43 PM UTC-5 Pam Bikes wrote:

> I understand how you feel.  We all feel this way occasionally and most 
> places are car centric in that there is not bike specific infrastructure.  
> And gyms are located on heavily traveled roads as most businesses are.  I'm 
> a Cycling Savvy Instructor which helps riders understand the traffic system 
> so you can have a better experience.  I invite you to join me for my next 
> course Jan 27th.  The classroom session is on Zoom so you can attend from 
> anywhere.  Please let me know if you are interested and I can send you the 
> link.  By all means you should be able to ride your bike wherever you 
> want.  Cycling Savvy has helped me do just that.  I make all my trips by 
> bike except one per week (to keep the battery charged).  If I can, you can 
> too.  I'm in Charlotte, NC which is also car centric.  
> On Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 2:58:14 PM UTC-5 Jay LePree wrote:
>
>> Hi all:
>> I live in car-centric, crowded, northeastern NJ.  I joined a gym two 
>> towns over and ride my bike to the gym, about 3.5 miles each way.  I take 
>> the least busiest streets possible, but unfortunately, I need to ride 
>> through a semi-busy, though traffic-lit intersection.
>>
>> In my last 12 trips to the gym, I have had two near misses which could 
>> have been hits if I did not ride like Kent Peterson had described.  "Treat 
>> cars like big animals with poor eyesight that can't see you.  In one case, 
>> at night, although I have a Schmidt Edelux II, a huge reflective ankle 
>> bracelet on my basket, wear a reflective vest and have reflective ankle 
>> bands, I had a car nearly make a left turn into me while I was crossing the 
>> intersection.  The car was going straight through, and without signalling, 
>> decided to turn left at the last minute.  I stopped in time to prevent "the 
>> left cross".  Not less than 5 days later, in clear, bright daylight, I had 
>> a car pass me on the right and then proceed to turn right in front of me.  
>> (I think this is called the right hook?).  Again, applying Kent's approach 
>> to riding, I was able to stop in time.
>>
>> I am thankful my skills were sufficent to prevent contact, but now I am 
>> skittish.  Given the legalized weed and the propensity for peope to drink 
>> around this time of year, I am finding excuses not to ride to the gym, even 
>> in daylight.  I think it is the back-to-back nature of these incidents that 
>> has me most unnerved.  
>>
>> How have all of you got your groove back on?  
>>
>> Kind regards,
>> Jay LePree
>> Demarest, NJ
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] Getting my groove back on with the Platypus - dealing with near misses

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

All good advice.  I am lacking in the "take the lane" approach.  Had I done 
that, the "right hook" in front of me would not have happened.  I am, 
admittedly timid, and have trouble with this approach, though I know it is 
legal.  in NJ, a cyclist should remain to the right as safety allows, and 
certainly at parking lot and road intersections, it makes good sense to 
take the lane.  I am always afraid of the errant driver that will ride up 
my back.  (I do use a mirror, so it will allow me to see them...and see 
them riding up my back :) ). 

In this case, traffic was fairly slow, so taking the lane would make 
perfect sense. 

One riding skill I use regularly when approaching a light at an 
intersection is that I remain to the right but take the spot of the car in 
front of me;  I don't ride up to the front car.  It saves me the trouble of 
having cars that I passed then need to pass me again. Additionally, it 
prevents the "right hook". 

I do use lights and reflectors.  I wear reflective ankle straps for the 
motion (the ones you recommended Patrick..silver and about 2 inches wide), 
and placed reflective stips on my crank arms for added motion.  I use two 
bright tail lights and have reflective tape on my rear rack. I have a 
Schmidt Edelux II headlight and affixe the another ankle band to my basket 
so I have a 5 inch x 2 inch band of reflection on the front.

Thanks again,

Happy New Year
The Platypus rides again to the gym.

Jay LePree


On Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 3:42:22 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:

> Jay: I'm sorry to hear about your near misses. I've had my share and they 
> leave a "sour taste in your mouth" -- a kind of lingering depressed or dark 
> feeling that is -- in my case at least -- even stronger than the inevitable 
> lingering residual fear. 
>
> Were these occasions at night? I try to err on the egregious, excessive 
> side of night-time illumination and use copious reflective gear, front and 
> rear, as well as top-quality front and rear lights, always duplicate 
> systems; thus 2 rear red lights and a second battery headlight in addition 
> to the dyno light that I turn on at least at busy intersections. IME, cars 
> treat you with more respect at night if so illuminated than during the day.
>
> Funny, though: during 56 years and more of riding in traffic -- I started 
> shorlty after my 11th birthday in Indian urban traffic after my father 
> bought me my first "adult" bike, a 28" wheel, rod-braked roadster -- I 
> learned that riding somewhat "aggressively" incurred fewer near misses than 
> riding timidly. 
>
> Examples: in the bike lane adjacent to busy auto lanes, ride mid-lane and 
> not too the right; riding close to the curb sees more drivers committing 
> that cardinal sin of skimming the right edge of their traffic lane. Ride 
> mid-lane or even flirt with the left edge of the bike lane and more cars 
> swing left when they pass.
>
> Stopping at stop signs or traffic lights: pull out to middle of right lane 
> -- even if there is a bike lane -- before stopping or, on greens, when 
> going straight; this noticeably reduces near right hooks from cars behind 
> me. 
>
> When going straight through an intersection, for oncoming cars going 
> straight through the intersection or slowing to turn left: even more 
> aggressively, pull out to the middle of your lane or even move to the left 
> of your lane, look the driver in the eye -- even "glare" at the driver 
> (that's purely physiological, not psychological) -- and stand as if to 
> speed up. It sounds foolish, but after starting to do this I've had fewer 
> near left hooks.
>
> I emphasize again that I learned to do all of that *out of growing 
> caution* and after multiple near misses.
>
> And of course, ride with complete 360* attention to what is around you; 
> rather as you learn to be more cautious (or at least, I do) when riding a 
> fixed gear around corners than when riding a freewheel; a sort of permanent 
> caution.
>
> I have to say that the potentially most serious near miss, for me, was my 
> own fault: Riding in the bike lane along a 4-lane, I failed to be 
> sufficiently cautious when making a left turn across 2 auto traffic lanes 
> and turned before the left-turn cutout to find myself stopped in the 
> righthand side of the left traffic lane with cars barreling down on me from 
> behind at 50 mph. I was *damned* lucky not to be hit! I quickly pulled my 
> bike onto the median as passing drivers very rightly cussed me out.
>
> I always start my rides with a brief prayer; for non-believers, at least 
> recognize and commit yourself to the undeniable source of universal 
> existential equilibrium, according to the fundamental Buddhist (and 
> perf

[RBW] Getting my groove back on with the Platypus - dealing with near misses

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:
I live in car-centric, crowded, northeastern NJ.  I joined a gym two towns 
over and ride my bike to the gym, about 3.5 miles each way.  I take the 
least busiest streets possible, but unfortunately, I need to ride through a 
semi-busy, though traffic-lit intersection.

In my last 12 trips to the gym, I have had two near misses which could have 
been hits if I did not ride like Kent Peterson had described.  "Treat cars 
like big animals with poor eyesight that can't see you.  In one case, at 
night, although I have a Schmidt Edelux II, a huge reflective ankle 
bracelet on my basket, wear a reflective vest and have reflective ankle 
bands, I had a car nearly make a left turn into me while I was crossing the 
intersection.  The car was going straight through, and without signalling, 
decided to turn left at the last minute.  I stopped in time to prevent "the 
left cross".  Not less than 5 days later, in clear, bright daylight, I had 
a car pass me on the right and then proceed to turn right in front of me.  
(I think this is called the right hook?).  Again, applying Kent's approach 
to riding, I was able to stop in time.

I am thankful my skills were sufficent to prevent contact, but now I am 
skittish.  Given the legalized weed and the propensity for peope to drink 
around this time of year, I am finding excuses not to ride to the gym, even 
in daylight.  I think it is the back-to-back nature of these incidents that 
has me most unnerved.  

How have all of you got your groove back on?  

Kind regards,
Jay LePree
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Angle of your LOSCO BARS

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

I am curious how you set up the angle of your Losco bars.  I have them set 
up so that the ramp is horizontal with the handles of the bars pointing 
slightly downward.  Just curious what works for you.

Jay LePree
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Has anyone used successfully the Silver 2 shifter with Velo-Orange Thumb Shifter Mounts?

[Jay LePree]

Sorry i missed this:

they are NOT compatible:

https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/KyzilhkbEak/m/OIL2VEmABgAJ

On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 10:06:17 AM UTC-4 Jay LePree wrote:

> Hi all:
> I am thinking of purchasing the Silver 2 shifters for my Platypus.  I am 
> currently using Ultegra 9 speed shifters on Velo-Orange Thumb Shifter 
> mounts.   Has anyone used the Silver 2 with the Velo-Orange Thumb shifter 
> mounts? 
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Jay LePree
> Demarest, NJ
>

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[RBW] Has anyone used successfully the Silver 2 shifter with Velo-Orange Thumb Shifter Mounts?

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:
I am thinking of purchasing the Silver 2 shifters for my Platypus.  I am 
currently using Ultegra 9 speed shifters on Velo-Orange Thumb Shifter 
mounts.   Has anyone used the Silver 2 with the Velo-Orange Thumb shifter 
mounts? 

Kind regards,

Jay LePree
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Spray can shellac in a pinch

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

I stopped in my local hardware store today to purchase some items for the 
house and some shellac for my cotton tape on my Loscos.  The tape was 
holding up, but dirtied and faded as I had not shellaced it when I taped 
the bars last year.  The staff were busy with other customers, and  the 
cans of shellac were way up on the top shelf.  They/I would need a ladder 
to reach it, but the spray can shellac was at waist level, right in front 
of me.  OK, why not give the staff a break and let me try something new. 

I applied it by spraying about two inches from the bars and using a 
newspaper to catch the overspray.  Owing that these were Loscos and the 
tape is accessible, I think I had much last mess than with the can and 
paint brush.  It went on fine and quickly.  in a pinch, with accessible 
tape, spray on shellac will work.

Regards,

Jay
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Velo-orange Cantilever Brake Shoes w/ Squeal-Free Pads, Threaded Post on my Platypus - what took me so long?!!!!

[Jay LePree]

Hi all,

I need to report a major success.  I have been running Kool Stop Thinline 
pads on my Litepro V-brakes.  For some reason, these salmon colored pads 
squealed loudly on my front rim.  I would sand the pads to clean the 
surface and sand the rim to remove any oils, dirt, ect. that would cause 
squeal.  It got to a point when I had to lightly sand every other ride, 
even in dry conditions.  (Interestingly, my back wheel never squealed.)

I purchased the  Cantilever Brake Shoes w/ Squeal-Free Pads, Threaded Post 
and finally installed them.  NO SQUEAL...even when riding in the rain and 
on gravel paths.  It has been a several days of pure silence without the 
need to clean the rims or the pads.  I am not sure if it is the compound 
comprising the pads, or the metal hardware holds the pads more firmly 
against the rim, or both, but they work really well on my Platypus.  

Kind regards,
Jay LePree
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Observations on the Platypus ride

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

I am not one, nor have been one to really notice significant differences 
between bicycles, and I have owned to date a wide variety.  Carera steel 
lugged Italian racer, Lightspeed Capella racer, Ibis Haka monster cross, 
Rivendell Rambouillet, and now am down to my two last bikes, a Spot Brand 
Champa and my Platypus after selling all the others over the years.   
Well, after riding my Platypus for a year, I took it into the shop for a 
once over, and started to ride my Spot brand Champa.  I instantly felt that 
I had to "fight" the Champa to move forward.  I had not experienced this 
before in swapping from one bike to another.  This even included moving 
from the Ibis to the Spot Brand Champa and from the Carrera to the 
Rambouillet.  I feel like I am riding through mud on the Champa.  

Interesting enough, My brother in law rides my Platypus once in a while and 
has made the comment that he finds it easier to pedal it forward on flats 
and even up hills than his bicycle or his son's bicycle. 

I don't think it is a placebo effect as I have not felt this in swapping 
between bikes before.  The Platypus, at least to me, seems to be easier to 
move forward.  

Kind regards,
Jay LePree
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Question for changing cassette on my Platypus - can I reuse spacers and will they work on SRAM vs. Shimano 9 speed Cassettes

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

I changed my chain after it showed 0.5 wear on my Park tool chain checker.  
I notice I am skipping under load on my favorite rear cog.  (My Platypus is 
set up with a Blue Lug Triple, and I tend to shift upfront for big jumps 
and less on the rear.)  I am a bit surprised as I normally get two to three 
chains out of a cassette, but such is life.

I have watched the Park tool videos which are really helpful, but before I 
get in over my head, assuming a spacer is used, can I re-use it and keep it 
in the same space assuming I am swapping out a 9 speed cassette for another 
9 speed cassette.  (I am not sure if the original is SRAM or Shimano, and 
it seems easier to get Shimano in the same gearing as the original.) 

I use a bitex rear hub, Dura-Ace 9 speed shifters (set to index) and a 
Deore rear Derailler. 
Thanks for your help,

Jay LePree
Demarest, NJ

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Re: [RBW] Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

[Jay LePree]

Hi Leah:  It is Jay LePree with the Lime Olive Platy by Analogue.  I am 
late to this thread so pardon if I repeat things written already.  Always 
good to meet new riders and see their set ups.  I have lived in North 
Eastern NJ for the past 25 years.  We are the area of Carbon Fiber racers.  
However, I think thanks to the influence of BikeSnob NYC, all are becoming 
more receptive of to do bikes rather than to go bikes.  I have received 
many complements on my bike in the last year which was not always the 
case.  In all you do...have fun and you won't go wrong .

Kind regards,

Jay

On Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 10:51:49 AM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:

> Mensch: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mensch
>
> "Standup (gal)."
>
>
> On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 1:29 PM Leah Peterson  wrote:
>
>> Toshi, YES, this was what I meant at the end of my post. Mine is but a 
>> fraction of the persecution that others face, so I can surely weather this. 
>> I am sorry to hear of your poor treatment, especially in the Midwest where 
>> folks are supposed to be inherently nice. I’m so happy to hear you are of 
>> Japanese descent. My 16 y.o son is learning Japanese (self-taught, with the 
>> help of an app) and hoping to study in Japan for some of his time in 
>> college. I love that he calls us HaHa and ChiChi (sp?). 
>>
>> Patrick, a mensch? I don’t know what it is, but I’m sure I’ve been called 
>> worse. I hope it means “goofball.”
>>
>> Joe, if it stops being fun, I’ll quit. Coincidentally, tonight is the 
>> 50th anniversary party of the club’s existence. FIFTIETH! It’s dinner and a 
>> walk down memory lane. I’m going in normal clothes and am anxious to see 
>> everyone else off the bike without the gear. We can all be normal people 
>> together. Equal playing field. Wonder if folks will be more friendly? 
>>
>> Leah
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: New Plat in Brooklyn

[Jay LePree]

I live in in Demarest (NE NJ, Rockland Ct border) and rode up Old Mountain 
Road on my Platypus.  (I have triple CR on the front.) It was smooth 
sailing.  

Jay 
Demarest, NJ

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 2:03:11 AM UTC-4 Brooklyn Plat wrote:

> I got one from that first batch of Platypuses. Twenty-five years as a Riv 
> fan, but never an owner, finis. Full membership in the cult, now. I decided 
> I would get the full experience and let Riv build it for me, also, I was 
> rebuilding another bike at the same time and couldn't handle a second 
> project. (That bike is kind of a Riv knockoff.) It's a modest build. No 
> fancy parts. I am curious about the low-normal derailer Grant is working 
> on. We'll see. Also I prefer a chainstay kickstand. Another thing to think 
> about. In low gear I just shot up Old Mountain Road near Nyack, and as 
> promised, no feeling at all that the bike was going to go over backward. 
> That's nearly tree climbing. I need to cloth tape the ESI grips, and at 
> first thought I'd do it in red; Riv even included a roll of the tape for me 
> to use, and I've got twine and shellac to finish it off. But I kind of like 
> the black/red combination, so I may do the grips in black. Since this photo 
> I've hung an inexpensive black rack off the back. Bikes have to be more 
> than pretty faces. Brooklyn being bike crazy right now and Riv having 
> caught on (I have my own theory), once inventory levels there are rebuilt I 
> expect to see myself coming and going on Brooklyn streets. Don't mind at 
> all. May Riv live long and prosper.
>
> [image: Riv1.jpg]
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[RBW] Platypus owners - what would you mount to the top of the fork blades

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

I am super impressed with the Platypus.  An extra nod to Analogue cycles 
who selected/recommended the parts and did an excellent job building it up 
for me.  Analoque is a top notch dealer. 

I had a question.  What accessories would mount to the top of the fork 
blades?  (I have M5 allan nuts in holes now.) 

Thanks,

Jay 
Demarest, NJ

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Re: [RBW] Comebacks for when people think your bikes cost too much

[Jay LePree]

"My dog did decided not to go to college".  

On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 6:39:56 AM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:

> I typically find that the critics are the same people who eat out 3 times 
> a week & a buy a new car every 2 years. $,3500? You know, same as you lost 
> in depreciation when you drove off the dealer lot last week!
>
> On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 5:16:25 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote:
>
>> I'd likely shrug my shoulders and smile.
>>
>> I put myself in the "other" shoes, so to speak. From that position, fully 
>> aware of the comedic situation I apparently now find myself playing 
>> "both".I "return" to where I never left. 
>>
>> So where's the offense, the call for justice, equality and such ?
>>
>> Nowhere.
>>
>> Now what ? 
>>
>> I shrug my shoulders and laugh, smile . 
>> On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 1:22:41 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>> If I have to explain you better be married to me. Otherwise we're not 
>>> discussing the price of my bicycle. 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 10:02:16 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote:
>>>
 I like the line I heard from my friends who built and rode motorcycles:

 "If I have to explain, you'd never understand."



 On Jun 27, 2021, at 8:12 PM, Kushan  wrote:

 Wife and recently marked the 10th anniversary and decided to get each 
 other nice presents. She is getting me an Appaloosa built and I got her 
 something she really wanted in the jewelry department (of 20-30% higher 
 value than the bike). 

 We are both financially responsible people, don't live lavishly, and 
 can afford both items. However, the reactions of the friends and family 
 who 
 hear about our gifts and their values have been somewhat puzzling for me. 
 While no one has given a second thought to the price of the jewelry, the 
 reactions on the bike have almost universally been that of astonishment. 
 And these are from people who know me well, know I enjoy cycling, and that 
 I only have one bike right now which I am planning to sell when the new 
 one 
 arrives.

 So that got me thinking, I can't be the only one who has experienced 
 this. What are some other similar stories? More importantly, what do you 
 say to a well-meaning loved one when they ask things like "$3500 for a 
 bike?" and "but isn't your current bike orange too?"

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Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

I have Analogue cycles building my bike up.  The only outstanding items are 
the Velocity 650B Quill rims which are at the polishers.  I believe it will 
be about 1 month for the rims to be shipped and then sometime to have the 
bike built up, but I will post pictures.  I am surprised of the shortage of 
wheel rims for rim brakes.  I think many companies are stocking rims for 
bicycles equipped for disc brakes.  For those of you thinking of starting a 
project with wheels for rim brakes, considering ordering earlier.  I may 
actually stock up on rims later this year, just so that I have them.

Analogue has been a pleasure to work with.  They have an excellent website 
and have been great to communicate with.  Highly recommended.
Kind regards
Jay  LePree
Demarest, NJ

On Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 9:21:44 AM UTC-4 Roberta wrote:

> I'm so excited for everyone!  I've ridden mine a few times (not set up 
> quite right) and I can tell the bike (frame with tires) is comfortable. 
> It's compliant with road imperfections.   Once I get the right stem height 
> with correct bars and appropriate bags and extras, I'll post pictures and 
> report back.
>
> On Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 1:01:59 AM UTC-4 JAS wrote:
>
>> Yep, Leah, that's one gorgeous bike!   Thanks for keeping us all enthused 
>> with your ride reports.
>>
>> Great news!  I got my wheels today from Rich at RBW and took my Platypus 
>> frame with all the parts I've been collecting to Michael and Dan at Bayview 
>> Bikes.  My build is on their calendar for Monday, but Michael said they'd 
>> work on it earlier if things were slow.  I doubt things will be slow, but 
>> by this time next week I might have my new bike!  Yippee for a new Platy!  
>> I'll post ride photos as soon as I get it back from the shop.  
>>
>> Carry on, all!
>>
>> --Joyce
>>
>> On Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 9:02:37 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> How is everyone liking their new bikes? Anybody else get a Platy box 
>>> from Rivendell/dealer that we haven’t heard about yet? I do love everyone’s 
>>> New Bike Day stories.
>>>
>>> I worked a full day today, starting at 0630. I was pretty wiped, and the 
>>> winds were, once again, high in Las Vegas. I debated whether a ride would 
>>> be any fun in these conditions (mine and the weather’s). I decided on an 
>>> Apple Fitness weight lifting session, and it gave me a a burst of energy. 
>>> So, after I made dinner I set out on a sunset ride. When it was time to go 
>>> home, I didn’t. I rode longer and enjoyed the sunset and the feel of that 
>>> Platypus underneath me. I love this bike. Can’t imagine a better one. I 
>>> never regret taking it out, even when I’m dog-tired. Even when the winds 
>>> are howling. Generate joy - ride a Platypus!
>>>
>>> Never a mile wasted,
>>> Leah
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>> On May 29, 2021, at 7:59 PM, Mike Godwin  wrote:
>>>
>>> Leah, saw your note about the wind in LV. I was in NE Eureka Valley, of 
>>> Death Valley NP on 5/20 - 23/. The wind was so bad Thursday night in 
>>> Horsethief Canyon (5/20) we (12 people) almost packed up and headed for the 
>>> Glacier Lodge in Big Pine. Half the crew slept in their vehicles, no tents 
>>> put up because they would blow over (tried). I had the best spot, under a 
>>> rock overhang where the wind was only 5-10 mph. Chance of snow and rain 
>>> between 0400 and 1000 on 5/21. 
>>>
>>>
>>> Mike "back in windy SLO CA" Godwin
>>>
>>> On Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 7:20:03 AM UTC-7 philipr...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> My Plat came with one in the packaging. I left it on under the wrap - 
>>>> belt and braces as we say back home!
>>>>
>>>> On Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 9:12:15 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Kate, until you get that cool wrap done, you can use a clear chain 
>>>>> protector
>>>>>  
>>>>> https://www.rivbike.com/products/chainstay-protector?_pos=5&_sid=d25b413b7&_ss=r
>>>>>  
>>>>> <https://www.rivbike.com/products/chainstay-protector?_pos=5&_sid=d25b413b7&_ss=r>.
>>>>>  
>>>>>   The white you see is just the backing. 
>>>>>   
>>>>> On Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 9:25:46 AM UTC-4 upyou...@yahoo.com 
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Roberta, I love i

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

[Jay LePree]

I am having mine built up by Analogue Cycles.  The only outstanding parts 
are the Velocity Quill rims which are at the polishers.   I think the rims 
will ship in 4 weeks as the polishers are behind.   My guess is I will be 
able to post the build in about 1.5  months are so.  

I am a bit alarmed how difficult it is to get rims for rim brakes now.  I 
think if this were disc brake bike, there would be more choices to swap in 
different rims.  I cannot understand why rim brakes have fallen out of 
fashion.  While discs are better in mud and snow and somewhat better in 
rain, they do have some disadvantages, like checking pad life, installing 
new pads, and prevention of pad from rubbing the rotor.  

Jay
Demarest, NJ
07627
On Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 9:21:44 AM UTC-4 Roberta wrote:

> I'm so excited for everyone!  I've ridden mine a few times (not set up 
> quite right) and I can tell the bike (frame with tires) is comfortable. 
> It's compliant with road imperfections.   Once I get the right stem height 
> with correct bars and appropriate bags and extras, I'll post pictures and 
> report back.
>
> On Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 1:01:59 AM UTC-4 JAS wrote:
>
>> Yep, Leah, that's one gorgeous bike!   Thanks for keeping us all enthused 
>> with your ride reports.
>>
>> Great news!  I got my wheels today from Rich at RBW and took my Platypus 
>> frame with all the parts I've been collecting to Michael and Dan at Bayview 
>> Bikes.  My build is on their calendar for Monday, but Michael said they'd 
>> work on it earlier if things were slow.  I doubt things will be slow, but 
>> by this time next week I might have my new bike!  Yippee for a new Platy!  
>> I'll post ride photos as soon as I get it back from the shop.  
>>
>> Carry on, all!
>>
>> --Joyce
>>
>> On Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 9:02:37 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> How is everyone liking their new bikes? Anybody else get a Platy box 
>>> from Rivendell/dealer that we haven’t heard about yet? I do love everyone’s 
>>> New Bike Day stories.
>>>
>>> I worked a full day today, starting at 0630. I was pretty wiped, and the 
>>> winds were, once again, high in Las Vegas. I debated whether a ride would 
>>> be any fun in these conditions (mine and the weather’s). I decided on an 
>>> Apple Fitness weight lifting session, and it gave me a a burst of energy. 
>>> So, after I made dinner I set out on a sunset ride. When it was time to go 
>>> home, I didn’t. I rode longer and enjoyed the sunset and the feel of that 
>>> Platypus underneath me. I love this bike. Can’t imagine a better one. I 
>>> never regret taking it out, even when I’m dog-tired. Even when the winds 
>>> are howling. Generate joy - ride a Platypus!
>>>
>>> Never a mile wasted,
>>> Leah
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>> On May 29, 2021, at 7:59 PM, Mike Godwin  wrote:
>>>
>>> Leah, saw your note about the wind in LV. I was in NE Eureka Valley, of 
>>> Death Valley NP on 5/20 - 23/. The wind was so bad Thursday night in 
>>> Horsethief Canyon (5/20) we (12 people) almost packed up and headed for the 
>>> Glacier Lodge in Big Pine. Half the crew slept in their vehicles, no tents 
>>> put up because they would blow over (tried). I had the best spot, under a 
>>> rock overhang where the wind was only 5-10 mph. Chance of snow and rain 
>>> between 0400 and 1000 on 5/21. 
>>>
>>>
>>> Mike "back in windy SLO CA" Godwin
>>>
>>> On Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 7:20:03 AM UTC-7 philipr...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 My Plat came with one in the packaging. I left it on under the wrap - 
 belt and braces as we say back home!

 On Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 9:12:15 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:

> Kate, until you get that cool wrap done, you can use a clear chain 
> protector
>  
> https://www.rivbike.com/products/chainstay-protector?_pos=5&_sid=d25b413b7&_ss=r
>  
> .
>  
>   The white you see is just the backing. 
>   
> On Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 9:25:46 AM UTC-4 upyou...@yahoo.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Roberta, I love it!!!  I bet you can't wait to ride it this weekend.  
>> Have fun.
>>
>> Philip, I saw your twine wrap and was very intrigued.  I've ridden 
>> only 3 bikes in 30 years and never used a chainstay protector.  Who 
>> knew?  
>> This is something I never thought about but now I am. 
>> Kate-Trenton, NJ
>> my mermaid is currently in the build line-up at Riv...parts have 
>> been selectedwent with chaco and long stem 
>>
>> On Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 11:58:03 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote:
>>
>>> I think our builds are very similar.  I did see your wrap and twine 
>>> and it is very nicely done--adds a lot of character.Right now, I 
>>> have a 
>>> clear protector on my chain stay, but I do like the wrap.  Silver I 
>>> think 
>>> would 

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone going to stock pile 650B rims for non-disc brakes?

[Jay LePree]

Thanks Joel.  I did contact them.  The rep I spoke with said they were at 
the polishers and would not be available for at least 4 weeks.  But you are 
right, they look available on the website.  

Jay

On Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 8:08:24 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:

> Jay, you’ve probably contacted velocity.  Looks like they may have them in 
> stock.  Or try Peter White. 
>
> https://www.velocityusa.com/product/rims/quill-650b
>
>
> Sent from ProtonMail for iOS
>
>
> On Sat, Jun 12, 2021 at 6:44 PM, Jay LePree  wrote:
>
>
> Hi Joel S,
>
>   I don't think Velocity will stop production of rim brake compatible 
> rims.  I am concerned about quick availablity, quick defined as less than 6 
> weeks of rim brake compatible rimes, particularly in the 650B size.  I 
> think the lack of readily available rims is somewhat driven by the rise of 
> the disc brake.  An informal survey of two local shops shows the majority 
> of bikes for sale had discs on them. 
>
> I have been waiting since April for a 650B Velocity Quill rim. My internet 
> search shows more availability of disc brake compatible rims. 
>
> Jay
> On Friday, June 11, 2021 at 6:31:00 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:
>
>> Do you really think Velocity will discontinue rim brake compatible rims? 
>>
>> On Friday, June 11, 2021 at 4:49:39 AM UTC-4 Nick Payne wrote:
>>
>>> I recently sorted my unused rims, which had been thrown on hooks in 
>>> various part of the garage, and was somewhat shocked to find how many 650b 
>>> rims I had waiting to be built into wheels: four Velo-Orange Diagonale, two 
>>> Velocity A23, two A23 OC, two Synergy, two Grand Bois Papillon. Plus about 
>>> the same number each of 26" and 700c rims. Shows what several decades of 
>>> buying rims here and there in anticipation leads to. I even found several 
>>> unused Mavic MA2 and Module 3 rims, which are probably worth a fair bit 
>>> these days - I notice people on fleabay asking several hundred dollars for 
>>> these if new.
>>>
>>> Nick
>>>
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[RBW] Re: Anyone going to stock pile 650B rims for non-disc brakes?

[Jay LePree]

Hi Joel S,

  I don't think Velocity will stop production of rim brake compatible 
rims.  I am concerned about quick availablity, quick defined as less than 6 
weeks of rim brake compatible rimes, particularly in the 650B size.  I 
think the lack of readily available rims is somewhat driven by the rise of 
the disc brake.  An informal survey of two local shops shows the majority 
of bikes for sale had discs on them. 

I have been waiting since April for a 650B Velocity Quill rim. My internet 
search shows more availability of disc brake compatible rims. 

Jay
On Friday, June 11, 2021 at 6:31:00 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:

> Do you really think Velocity will discontinue rim brake compatible rims? 
>
> On Friday, June 11, 2021 at 4:49:39 AM UTC-4 Nick Payne wrote:
>
>> I recently sorted my unused rims, which had been thrown on hooks in 
>> various part of the garage, and was somewhat shocked to find how many 650b 
>> rims I had waiting to be built into wheels: four Velo-Orange Diagonale, two 
>> Velocity A23, two A23 OC, two Synergy, two Grand Bois Papillon. Plus about 
>> the same number each of 26" and 700c rims. Shows what several decades of 
>> buying rims here and there in anticipation leads to. I even found several 
>> unused Mavic MA2 and Module 3 rims, which are probably worth a fair bit 
>> these days - I notice people on fleabay asking several hundred dollars for 
>> these if new.
>>
>> Nick
>>
>

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[RBW] Anyone going to stock pile 650B rims for non-disc brakes?

[Jay LePree]

HI all:

Still waiting for final build on my Platypus.  The delay is caused by a 
shortage of 650B rims for non-disc brakes.  Has anyone thought about stock 
piling a pair or so?  

Regards,

Jason LePree
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Seatpost to handlebar distance on 50 cm Platypus

[Jay LePree]

Dear all,

My 50 cm Platypus is still being built up by Analogue cycles.  I would like 
to purchase a top tube adapter for it so that I can transport it with my 
hanging bicycle rack.  

Would someone with a 50 cm Platypus be able to measure the distance between 
the seatpost and the handlebar stem and relay the distance to me.  I want 
to make sure the toptube adapter I purchase is long enough.

Kind regards,
Jay LePree
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Platypus is sold out in 50 cm.

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

Thanks to Roberta Chase who referred me to Analogue cycles.  I was able to 
procure a 50 cm Olive green and they will do the build for me. They seem 
really great to work with.  
Jay
Demarest, NJ

On Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 2:50:41 PM UTC-4 Dorothy C wrote:

> I got the 55cm Lime I wanted in the first two minutes of the sale.  A 
> couple of things I did - logged in to my account ahead of the sale time, of 
> course, but I added the prep for shipment item to my cart earlier that 
> morning, and I had the credit card details stored in my browser’s autofill. 
> I had the size and color already selected too. 
>
> On Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 9:56:11 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> This is what is known as a good problem. Those Appaloosas are great (and 
>> beautiful) bikes, you're going to love it. 
>>
>> Joe Bernard
>>
>> On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 12:10:04 PM UTC-7 Jay LePree wrote:
>>
>>> I am happy for Riv.  Good they made out.  I tried to purchase one, and 
>>> it seemed between 12:00 and 12:01 the mermaids sold out.  I was able to 
>>> load a lime green, but when I added the build up up the frame, they were 
>>> sold out. 
>>>
>>> Divine intervention telling me to go for the Apaloosa in late April. 
>>>
>>> Jay
>>> Demarest, NJ
>>>
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[RBW] Platypus is sold out in 50 cm.

[Jay LePree]

I am happy for Riv.  Good they made out.  I tried to purchase one, and it 
seemed between 12:00 and 12:01 the mermaids sold out.  I was able to load a 
lime green, but when I added the build up up the frame, they were sold out. 

Divine intervention telling me to go for the Apaloosa in late April. 

Jay
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[RBW] Re: My New-to-Me Rambouillet

[Jay LePree]

Thanks Jeff.  I am so glad it got there safely.  The Trek bike store near 
me is top notch.  Bike flights made it very easy to ship.  Enjoy it very 
much!!!  I have a lot of good memories with that bicycle.  It should have a 
light as well.  (that is what the tape on the handlebar was for.)  PM if it 
did not ship with the light. 

Jay LePree,
Demarest, NJ

On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 7:22:55 PM UTC-4 Jeffrey Arita wrote:

> Hey Bunch,
>   
> I always wanted a Riv Rambouillet and when the opportunity knocked I 
> jumped on it.  I went for a proper ride this afternoon and it is the usual 
> Rivendell ride: smooth, predictable, enjoyable!  
>
> Special thanks to the previous owner and fellow Bunch Member (Jay 
> LePree).  He carefully had the bike professionally packed for safe passage 
> across the country.  The bike's frame and fork were all thoughtfully 
> protected with pipe insulation and the front wheel was nicely tucked 
> between the left crankarm, zip-tied to the frame.  Plenty of dunnage was 
> used to occupy the void spaces, to prevent anything from moving within the 
> box.  Cardboard boxes were also used to provide internal 'box' strength to 
> prevent the long and thin box from crushing.  I could tell a lot of 
> thought, time and care went into this packing project.  It arrived in 
> perfect shape.
>
> The only things I needed to do was install the front wheel, 
> seatpost/saddle and handlebar/quill.  Connect the two brake cables and it 
> was done.  I didn't have the patience to reinstall the front mudguard, 
> though!
>
> I wasn't too sure about the *Guidonnet *brake levers but by the end of my 
> ride today I'm thinking I could get really used to these.  Yeah.  
>
> Enjoy,
>
> Jeff
> Claremont, CA
>
>   
>

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[RBW] Hi Roberta - this is Jay from Demarest

[Jay LePree]

Hi Roberta - I am interested in the Joe A.  I have a 79/80 cm BPH and I am 
5'6" tall.  I did ride a 54 cm Rambouillet and the Riv folks said I could 
go 46 or the 51.  

Can you send a photo?  How is it set up?  (Handlebars, etc?)

Jay

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[RBW] Platypus vs. Appaloosa

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

I am deciding between an Appaloosa (Atlantis-like) and the Platypus  
(Chevoit like).  I would plan to use the bicycle for commuting and long 
rides on pavement and gravel/double track (with some roots and rocks thrown 
in - nothing technical - but in NJ we don't have smooth fire trails, our 
woods have a lot of roots and rocks.).
Does anyone have a Chevoit or an Appaloosa that can comment?  I am thinking 
the Platypus would be a better for me (as I don't plan to carry more than 
30 pounds).  Just not sure for riding dirt roads and in the woods of NJ 
with roots and rocks (nothing technical but just not smooth dirt.)
Jay
Demarest, NJ

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Sold! Re: [RBW] FS: 54 CM Orange and Cream Rambouillet

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

Thanks for your interest.  The bicycle has been sold. 

On Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 1:22:30 PM UTC-4 Michael Morrissey wrote:

> Is this your bike?
>
> http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc813-jasonlepree110.html
>
> It looks great. 
>
> On Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 1:17:56 PM UTC-4 Ahmed Elgasseir wrote:
>
>> I am definitely interested. Can you please send some pics. 
>>
>> thanks
>> A
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 9:43 AM Jay LePree  wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all:
>>> Thinning the herd to clear room for a new Riv.  54 cm Rambouillet. 
>>> Ultegra hub in rear, Schmidt Dyno hub in front. Supernova headlight, Silver 
>>> Shifters, Velo-Orange Porteur handlebars with *Guidonnet* brake levers. 
>>> Nitto Stem, Brooks Saddle, Marks back rack, Gilles BERTHOUD 
>>> <http://www.gillesberthoud.fr/> aluminum fenders.  Deor rear 
>>> derailleur, LePree front derailleur, TA crank arms and compact crankset.  
>>> $1200.00 plus shipping (professionally packed and shipped - add about 
>>> $100.00)
>>>
>>> Local pick up from Northern NJ possible.
>>>
>>> I can take picture for those interested.  
>>>
>>> Jay LePree
>>>  Demarest, NJ
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[RBW] FS: 54 CM Orange and Cream Rambouillet

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:
Thinning the herd to clear room for a new Riv.  54 cm Rambouillet. Ultegra 
hub in rear, Schmidt Dyno hub in front. Supernova headlight, Silver 
Shifters, Velo-Orange Porteur handlebars with *Guidonnet* brake levers. 
Nitto Stem, Brooks Saddle, Marks back rack, Gilles BERTHOUD 
<http://www.gillesberthoud.fr/> aluminum fenders.  Deor rear derailleur, 
LePree front derailleur, TA crank arms and compact crankset.  $1200.00 plus 
shipping (professionally packed and shipped - add about $100.00)

Local pick up from Northern NJ possible.

I can take picture for those interested.  

Jay LePree
 Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Re: My Rambouillet Build

[Jay LePree]

Thanks very much for the information.  I started researching painters in my 
area, and was surprised to find how many autobody shops will paint bicycles 
on the side.  

Best to you,

Jay LePree
Demarest, NJ

On Monday, February 15, 2021 at 7:23:17 PM UTC-5 Fullylugged wrote:

> Jay:  I had mine painted in Pelham AL by Nathan Barnes (
> https://www.instagram.com/nate_barnes81/).  He paints cars and 
> motorcycles during the week, bicycles (and sometimes plane parts) on the 
> weekend.  I think he does great work and he is very reasonable in cost. I 
> have a PDF of the decals and had them made by a decal shop in MS. It was 
> pretty reasonable and there are two clear coats over them on my bike. My 
> color is actually a past Ford Mustang color called Autumn Gold. I didn't 
> like it on the cars but I think it's very nice on the bicycle. The cream is 
> standard RBW same as came on the bike. Msg me if you want more info on 
> decals.  I've helped someone else here on the list as well, but am getting 
> old and forgetful so I couldn't say who. 
>
> the Old Slow Guy
>
> On Monday, February 15, 2021 at 8:17:23 AM UTC-6 Jay LePree wrote:
>
>> Ben:  That is beautiful.  I have one of the last orange white 54 cm that 
>> we sold.  (I purchased it in 2003).  I have been looking for a painter.  
>> Where did you have your bike painted?  How did you get the new decals?
>>
>> Jay
>> Demarest, NJ
>>
>> On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 5:31:58 PM UTC-5 Ben Miller wrote:
>>
>>> Hello Fellow RBW Owners,
>>>
>>> Wanted to do a little update on my Rambouillet build in progress, now 
>>> that it is actually taking form.
>>>
>>> First, a little bit of background. I've been lucky enough to have built 
>>> up four (4!) Riv bikes already, but this is really shaping up to be a truly 
>>> unique one for me. This Ram’s story started (for me) way back in late 2017 
>>> with me purchasing it off fellow list member Keith as a F/F/HS. 
>>> Unfortunately a number of not so great life events happened shortly after 
>>> that, including fracturing my leg, taking me off the bike for nearly 6 
>>> months. The frame moved with me down a new path in life, but mostly 
>>> collected dust in my garage. Not forgotten or abandoned, but definitely a 
>>> bit lonely while I worked on 2 more bikes that were more recently acquired. 
>>> During this time I quietly acquired used parts and ideas that eventually 
>>> coalesced into a build for the Rambouillet.
>>>
>>> The Ram frame itself is 64 cm painted with a beautiful sage green with a 
>>> bit of pearl iridescent to it. It has a couple of small paint chips on the 
>>> non-drive side seatstay, but otherwise in pristine condition. It was 
>>> included with a Tange headset.
>>>
>>> Previous Rivendell builds had mostly involved me purchasing brand new 
>>> components (not having a large parts bin to work off of), I think these 
>>> builds were still fun and interesting, but really been driven by new or 
>>> recent bike component technology. My vision for the Ram build is really to 
>>> focus on used/vintage/NOS stock parts as much as possible, but also fun and 
>>> practical to me. I know, not a revolutionary design principle, but this is 
>>> my first time executing it.
>>>
>>> The heart of this began around the idea of setting it up as a DT 
>>> friction shifting using a vintage Huret Duopar Eco I got off eBay. The 
>>> Duopar was originally introduced in 1975 with the Eco being released in 
>>> 1981. These 40 year old derailleurs were originally intended for 6 speed 
>>> freewheel, but through the magic of friction shifting and a little 
>>> finessing, seem to work just fine with a 9 speed cassette. The big thing 
>>> about the Duopar is it was one of first (perhaps the first?) derailluer to 
>>> handle up to a 36t cog and 40 teeth of chainwrap. My understanding is that 
>>> these RD’s are slightly controversial in terms of either loving or hating 
>>> them (lots is said about their maintenance issues), but part of this was 
>>> trying to find out for myself. As I am just starting to learn about these 
>>> derailleurs, it’d be nice to hear from others about their experience!
>>>
>>> Over the last couple of days I’ve been able to get the Duopar dialed in 
>>> and shift through a Shimano HG 11-36 cassette using Silver DT shifters and 
>>> paired with a Sugino triple that I converted to 44/30. Today I finished 
>>> mounting a pair of Paul Racer centerpulls that I got off a list member

[RBW] Re: My Rambouillet Build

[Jay LePree]

Ben:  That is beautiful.  I have one of the last orange white 54 cm that we 
sold.  (I purchased it in 2003).  I have been looking for a painter.  Where 
did you have your bike painted?  How did you get the new decals?

Jay
Demarest, NJ

On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 5:31:58 PM UTC-5 Ben Miller wrote:

> Hello Fellow RBW Owners,
>
> Wanted to do a little update on my Rambouillet build in progress, now that 
> it is actually taking form.
>
> First, a little bit of background. I've been lucky enough to have built up 
> four (4!) Riv bikes already, but this is really shaping up to be a truly 
> unique one for me. This Ram’s story started (for me) way back in late 2017 
> with me purchasing it off fellow list member Keith as a F/F/HS. 
> Unfortunately a number of not so great life events happened shortly after 
> that, including fracturing my leg, taking me off the bike for nearly 6 
> months. The frame moved with me down a new path in life, but mostly 
> collected dust in my garage. Not forgotten or abandoned, but definitely a 
> bit lonely while I worked on 2 more bikes that were more recently acquired. 
> During this time I quietly acquired used parts and ideas that eventually 
> coalesced into a build for the Rambouillet.
>
> The Ram frame itself is 64 cm painted with a beautiful sage green with a 
> bit of pearl iridescent to it. It has a couple of small paint chips on the 
> non-drive side seatstay, but otherwise in pristine condition. It was 
> included with a Tange headset.
>
> Previous Rivendell builds had mostly involved me purchasing brand new 
> components (not having a large parts bin to work off of), I think these 
> builds were still fun and interesting, but really been driven by new or 
> recent bike component technology. My vision for the Ram build is really to 
> focus on used/vintage/NOS stock parts as much as possible, but also fun and 
> practical to me. I know, not a revolutionary design principle, but this is 
> my first time executing it.
>
> The heart of this began around the idea of setting it up as a DT friction 
> shifting using a vintage Huret Duopar Eco I got off eBay. The Duopar was 
> originally introduced in 1975 with the Eco being released in 1981. These 40 
> year old derailleurs were originally intended for 6 speed freewheel, but 
> through the magic of friction shifting and a little finessing, seem to work 
> just fine with a 9 speed cassette. The big thing about the Duopar is it was 
> one of first (perhaps the first?) derailluer to handle up to a 36t cog and 
> 40 teeth of chainwrap. My understanding is that these RD’s are slightly 
> controversial in terms of either loving or hating them (lots is said about 
> their maintenance issues), but part of this was trying to find out for 
> myself. As I am just starting to learn about these derailleurs, it’d be 
> nice to hear from others about their experience!
>
> Over the last couple of days I’ve been able to get the Duopar dialed in 
> and shift through a Shimano HG 11-36 cassette using Silver DT shifters and 
> paired with a Sugino triple that I converted to 44/30. Today I finished 
> mounting a pair of Paul Racer centerpulls that I got off a list member and 
> got strung together to the NOS Mafac levers I got off eBay. These are 
> mounted on the Crust Shaka bars (my new favorite bars), which is so far the 
> only brand new part on this build besides the Velo Orange seatpost (I did 
> have a vintage seatpost I had been planning on using, but the mounting 
> plates have a lot of corrosion that is preventing them from providing a 
> tight hold). With brakes on and functional, I was able to take it out and 
> test the shifting in real conditions. And I have to say, it feels really 
> nice, couldn’t be happier at this point.
>
> The eventual plan is to swap the 700c wheels for 650b (but the 650b wheels 
> that I had planned to go on here ended up on my girlfriends Rambouillet!) 
> and put on 42mm BSP’s.
>
> I know this is a long write-up, but it’s been a long road to this build. 
> But it is finally nearing culmination. I have to say, what a time to be 
> alive and into bikes, with so many different options and ways to approach a 
> bike build. I feel pretty lucky and excited for how this is gonna turn 
> out!  
>

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[RBW] Article from Cycling News....Just Ride.....I think I heard that some where before

[Jay LePree]

Excerpt from Cycling News.

"Trends across the cycling industry as a whole seem to be nudging away from 
elite pro racing and more into experiential events of gran fondos, 
bike-packing, and gravel riding. With professional racing becoming much 
more data-driven, the pushback sees many embracing more soulful cycling 
adventures. Then, the pro riders use their platforms on social media to 
share stories, photos, and more.

Italian pro Daniel Oss <https://www.velonews.com/tag/daniel-oss> 
(Bora-Hansgrohe) 
has also been exploring the genre with his “Just Ride” series, hitting 
Italian back-roads in a mix of adventure and training.

“I was sick of racing. It was too much Strava records, too much training, 
and too much focus on racing,” Oss said. “We are always in the hotels, 
racing, in the airplanes, or training. We get to these amazing places 
during the season, but we never can enjoy them. I rediscovered the love of 
the bike. When I was young, I was just riding my bike for fun. That’s how 
we all started, right?”


Jay LePree

Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Blahg Post Ethiopian Shoes

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

My shoes are due to ship October 10.  I truly believe that there was a typo 
in order receipt notification.  The 10 to 12 days was meant to say 10 to 12 
weeks.  If they are making the shoes from the basics, including spinning 
the material to create them, 10 to 12 days seems unrealistic.  Looking at 
the time frames of delivery, 10 to 12 weeks seems more realistic.  I hope 
everyone enjoys their shoes.  

Jay "Shoe man" LePree
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Re: With respect to the Blahg post and the lack of influence....flat pedal resurgence

[Jay LePree]

Sorry...I forgot to include my location.
Jay LePree
Demarest, NJ

On Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 7:43:34 AM UTC-4, Jay LePree wrote:
>
> Hi all:
>
> I think Grant was being too modest on his post yesterday.  I see 
> Rivendell's  influence in the "gravel" bike, wider tires, bikes that can 
> fit racks, and nowsomething I did not think I would see.
>
>
> https://www.velonews.com/2018/10/news/interbike-trends-flat-pedal-resurgence_479471
> Jay LePree
>
Demarest, NJ 
 

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[RBW] With respect to the Blahg post and the lack of influence....flat pedal resurgence

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

I think Grant was being too modest on his post yesterday.  I see 
Rivendell's  influence in the "gravel" bike, wider tires, bikes that can 
fit racks, and nowsomething I did not think I would see.

https://www.velonews.com/2018/10/news/interbike-trends-flat-pedal-resurgence_479471
Jay

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Re: [RBW] Re: Blahg Post Ethiopian Shoes

[Jay LePree]

Hi all,
Mine did not arrive, but I am thinking maybe there was a typo, instead of 10 to 
12 days, they meant weeks. 10 to 12 days seemed fast if they made the shoes 
from scratch.
Jay 
Demarest, NJ 

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[RBW] Re: access to grip king bearings

[Jay LePree]

Hello Thomas,

I left the caps in place and drilled a small hole in one of the four 
indents in my cap.  I then took a manual grease gun that screws onto most 
grease tubes, and just input fresh grease and remove the old grease that 
leaks out the back of the spindle (on the crank arm side of the pedal).  It 
works very well and is quick and easy.  The hole can be patched up with 
bees wax or just left alone.

Jay LePree
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Re: If you were going to design a poor man's faux Riv "just ride" bicycle ....

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Hi all:

I have a 2008 Redline Monocog 29er.  I used it for a 3 to 6 mile commute 
into work.  Everything on that bike is stock except I replaced the Exiwolf 
knobbies with CST "City" hybrid tires with reflective side walls (622-38). 
 I added a Thule Pack and Pedal Rack and Thule commuter bag (found on 
Ebay).  To me it is the perfect set up.  It has a 32 tooth chainring, and I 
exchanged the original cog for a 15 tooth cog which provides a speed of 
approximately 15 MPH at 90 RPMs.

The only change I may make is to reduce the width of the handlebars with a 
trusty hacksaw.  However, their width is still acceptable.

Jay
Demarest, NJ


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[RBW] Re: 10-30 minute rides

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Hi all,

I am very lucky to live near my place of employment. Depending on the 
route, I ride 4 to 8 miles to work, and this takes about 20 to 40 minutes. 
 That short time brings me great joy.  One of my colleagues saw me leaving 
in my suit and was amazed.  "You ride in that?", he pondered.  I responded 
that in many places in the world people just ride in their work apparel. 
Being from India, he agreed.

I use my Rivendell Rambouillet on most days.  I have the rear bag that was 
named after some character from a cowboy show.  It is the perfect size for 
everything I need to bring to work.  In these dog days of summer in 
northeast NJ, I ride my Redline Monocog 29er outfitted with a Thule Pack 
and Pedal Rack as there are no eyelets on the bike for a rack, and it too 
is a convenient system for me.  (The single speed bicycle naturally slows 
me down on these hot days.  No need to exhaust myself into a sweaty mess,)

I absolutely enjoy these short rides.  I watch a video of the CEO from Trek 
giving a presentation on "active transportation".  I cannot recall the 
exact statistics, but the majority of trips taken by Americans are within 3 
to 5 miles from home.  Why not ride a bike?  Sound advice.

Yes, I embrace my short rides.  

Kindest regards,

Jay
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Aggressive cycling pack and I slipped up today

[Jay LePree]

Hi group,
I am writing to ask how you would have handled this and to get a bad action 
off my chest.  Today, I was coming home with some baked goods after my ride 
in Nyack, NY on my Rambouillet, set up with a big saddle bag..Clearly not a 
race type looking bicycle.  I was on a road with a narrow shoulder and 
riding near the white line.  I saw a pack of cyclists bearing down on me, 
maybe at least 20 strong.  My first mistake was to ride inside the white 
line instead of taking the lane, but then again, I was not sure how they 
would react and did not want to cause a pile up.  They passed me without 
any warning and were perhaps 6 inches away from me.  There was a sewer 
drain in front of me.  Rather than move toward the center of the road to 
allow me to avoid it, they ran me right into it.  I was able to slow enough 
to get over it.  (One of those sunken-in type drains with oval holes, not 
bicycle friendly.)  As all this was proceeding, the combination of 
surprise, fear of dumping the bike, and just consternation that a group of 
cyclists would treat a fellow cyclist like this, I said, quite 
clearly...A**h*les.  (How hard would it have been to move to the center of 
the road? How hard would it have been to alert me to their presence.)  It 
was dumb move on my part.  Not taking the lane and then allowing my 
emotions to get the best of me.  (Nothing happened after 
thatfortunately, they were too much into their ride and keeping pace 
that no one stopped or challenged me back.)  I confession is in order for 
today I guess.

It is an unfair question as this group was not there, but would you have 
taken the lane?  Would you have trusted them to react accordingly?  If I 
had more warning, I would have stopped and dismounted an went onto the 
sidewalk until they passed;  however they really were moving.  I saw them 
in the distance in my rearview mirror, and the then they were on top of me. 

Jay,
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

[Jay LePree]

At the risk of repeating myself, I will share a funny story.  I have a 
Rivendell Rambouillet with a rear rack, fenders, lights, etc.  I use it to 
get back and forth to work, and depending on my route, I will encounter 
some small steep hills.  While riding up one of these hills, a fully kitted 
out guy comes behind me and rather sarcastically asks, "Nice bike, does it 
have a bell?"  I ring the bell and then tell him it has a horn too.  At 
that moment, I stand an rip a loud fart.  It kinda surprised me how loud 
and long it was, so I start laughing.  I am laughing so hard that it 
becomes contagious, and racer boy starts laughing.  We both are laughing so 
hard that we had to dismount and walk the bikes up the rest of the hill.

So to answer your question, "It is not the bike, it is the engine is always 
a good reply."  Maybe showing him the horn is a second good reply.

Jay LePree
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] The Rambouillet and Rivendell Models....better with age

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Hi all:  
I took my Rambouillet in for service to get it ready now that we are 
getting a thaw here in Northern NJ.  The new owners of the Tenafly Bicycle 
Workshop had not seen the bike before.  (I had been riding a Redline 
Monocog set up for the street.) I brought the bike in and the owners had 
the biggest smile on their faces.  There were a couple of customers in the 
shop and they came over too.  Really nice complements on the bike. It is a 
slow time in the shop and with the ice on the roads, I told the owners to 
that they could take their time as I was riding the Monocog anyway.  For 
the two weeks it was in the shop, I was told many of their other customers 
did a double take when they saw the bike.  

I think that with the increase in carbon fiber performance machines, the 
Rivendell models really do stand out, perhaps more than when I purchased 
the bike in 2003.  They are nice looking machines.  I am getting ready to 
pull the trigger on another Rivthinking the Atlantis.  It would be a 
good pairing, and I like the classic look.
Best,
Jay 
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Possibly for Sale: Probing interest 54 cm Rambouillet Complete Bike $1500

[Jay LePree]

$1500 including professional packing and shipping to anywhere in the lower 
48 states

54 CM Rivendell Rambouillet (Orange and Cream)-complete bike
Silver Shifters
Deore rear derailer
Ultegra rear hub 8 speed Sram Cassette (11 x 28)
Sram 8 speed chain
Bontrager 28 mm hardcase tires (all weather on the rear, racelite on the 
front)
Schmidt Dynohub
Supernova E3 headlight
Velo-Orange Raid Rims (32 front, 36 spoke count rear)
Praxis works Chain rings (50 x 34) with TA Specialities Vega Cranks
Bertold 40 mm fenders
Brooks B-17 saddle
Uno Kalloy Seatpost
Marks mini-rack on rear
Silver Wide Mouth brakes
Velo-Orange Porteur Bars
Velo-Orange Guidonnet Brake Levers
Grip King Pedals

Everything works fine.  Just thinning the herd to make room for new 
Rivendell.

Frame has beusage... each chip covered with orange or black nail polish. 
 Pictures available for interested parties.
Jay LePree
Demarest, NJ

Inquires offline at jaymlepree at gmail.com




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[RBW] Re: How do Silver Shifters work?

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

This has been an interesting thread.  Does anyone know if the ratcheting 
mechanism was designed for normal rear detailers?  Has anyone used these 
with the derailers that RIv once sold where the spring tension moved the 
derailer upward toward larger cogs?  How did they work with that derailer?

Jay
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Re: 700 x 32 tire recommendation, please...

[Jay LePree]

Hi Michael:

All choices below are sound.  I have been using Bontrager Race Lite 
Hardcase tires. I had one flat in over 4000 miles on my rear tire, and my 
rear tire still has quite a number of miles on it.  They are around $40 per 
tire, but last quite a while.  

A review (not mine) was posted on commute by bike.

http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/07/21/bontrager-race-lite-hardcase-tire-review/

Jay
Demarest, NJ

On Monday, January 28, 2013 6:41:46 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:

 What do you use with puncture protection?


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[RBW] Re: Rack and Panniers for a Rabmouillet

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Hi everyone,
 
Thanks for the suggestions.  I will let you know how it turns out.  
 
Jay
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Rack and Panniers for a Rabmouillet

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Hi all:
 
I have been using a Big Hoss saddle bag using a Mark's mini and Brooks B-17 
with saddle bag loops, but its shape does not readily lend itself to 
carrying a computer and books and notebooks.  I am thinking of switching to 
panniers and a rack.  Anyone use such a combination on a Rambouillet?  Any 
recommendations?  (Load should be not be more than 15 pounds.)
 
Jay

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[RBW] Re: Rack and Panniers for a Rabmouillet

[Jay LePree]

Sorry, I forgot to sign off fully.
 
Jay
Demarest, NJ
 

On Thursday, October 25, 2012 10:15:00 AM UTC-4, Jay LePree wrote:

 Hi all:
  
 I have been using a Big Hoss saddle bag using a Mark's mini and Brooks 
 B-17 with saddle bag loops, but its shape does not readily lend itself to 
 carrying a computer and books and notebooks.  I am thinking of switching to 
 panniers and a rack.  Anyone use such a combination on a Rambouillet?  Any 
 recommendations?  (Load should be not be more than 15 pounds.)
  
 Jay


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[RBW] Re: Opinions on Nitto 177 Noodle vs. Nitto B-135/136 Randonneur?

[Jay LePree]

I have ridden the 135 bar and absolutely loved it.  The drops reached back 
very far, and this would allow me shift way back on my saddle and still 
have a great grip on the bar when I became tired.  I switched to Noodles 
after putting on the Silver Shifter Barends because I was concerned that 
the extended reach back of the bars, coupled with the barends would have me 
hitting the barends.


Regards,

Jay
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[RBW] Re: Max tire on a Rambouillet?

[Jay LePree]

Tim:

It may not be the size of the frame but the year as there were some 
variation in frames.  I purchased the last orange/cream 54 cm Rambouillet 
that was available at Riv (end of 2003?).  I am using the extra long Silver 
Bigmouths (I think that is what they were called) and have 28 mm Bontrager 
Racelite hardcases with 40 mm steel fenders.  There is definitely room for 
a 32 as my finger easily fits between the fender and the tire.  
Jay
Demarest, NJ
On Saturday, September 22, 2012 5:10:39 PM UTC-4, tim whalen colorado 
springs wrote:

 Hi, 
 Anyone know how big a tire will fit a 58 Rambouillet?  I would like to put 
 a nice comfy cross tire on for mixed surface loops. 
 Thanks, 
 Tim 

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[RBW] Re: OK...dumb question...how do the Silver Shifters really work?

[Jay LePree]

Thanks Matt:

That makes sense.  It must be that the ratchet engages against the 
direction most likely to slip.

I appreciate your time.

Jay

On Saturday, September 22, 2012 6:12:38 AM UTC-4, Matt Beebe wrote:

 P.S.  In other words, the toothed cog is frictioned by the tightness of 
 the mount screw, whereas the lever body is free-floating, and hence easy to 
 move, but only in one direction-  when the pawl is not engaged/pushing the 
 cog.



 On Saturday, September 22, 2012 6:08:57 AM UTC-4, Matt Beebe wrote:

 I've had mine apart when one of them failed after many miles.They 
 ratchet in one direction, using a spring and pawl on a toothed 'cog', and 
 slide with friction in the other direction, like a normal friction shifter 
 (whereas a ratcheting wrench does not slide).On my old silvers that 
 had worn out, it turned out the pawl, which is tiny, had worn to the point 
 of not being able to grab the teeth anymore. 

 I love these shifters though, and use them on the downtube usually, 
 except on my mountain bike.



 On Friday, September 21, 2012 9:39:30 PM UTC-4, Jay LePree wrote:

 I use ratchet wrenches, and they all have a button to press or depress 
 to change the direction of the ratchet to allow movement in one direction 
 and allow grip or non-movement in another.  The Silvers do not move under 
 hard pedaling (like traditional friction shifters) which is their benefit, 
 but allow easy gear changes in either direction.  I want to take one apart, 
 but don't want to destroy it.  Can some one explain or send a diagram?  Off 
 list replies are fine.

 The shifters are truly magical.

 Best,

 Jay
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[RBW] OK...dumb question...how do the Silver Shifters really work?

[Jay LePree]

I use ratchet wrenches, and they all have a button to press or depress to 
change the direction of the ratchet to allow movement in one direction and 
allow grip or non-movement in another.  The Silvers do not move under hard 
pedaling (like traditional friction shifters) which is their benefit, but 
allow easy gear changes in either direction.  I want to take one apart, but 
don't want to destroy it.  Can some one explain or send a diagram?  Off 
list replies are fine.

The shifters are truly magical.

Best,

Jay
Demarest, NJ

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Re: [RBW] Re: King Grip Pedals

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The hole is really small and I drilled it into on of the indentations in 
the dust cap.  The first time I did this, I did not reseal the hole.  The 
grease acts as its own seal.  The second time, I placed some bees wax in 
the indentation, though I do not think it is really necessary.

Jay

On Thursday, July 19, 2012 8:54:14 AM UTC-4, Shifty wrote:

 That's great idea Jay but how do you seal up the hole after you're done? I 
 used some old ski p-tex (sp?) to seal up the holes in mine but wonder if 
 our hot summer is melting it away.

 On Thursday, July 19, 2012 4:22:25 AM UTC-5, Jay LePree wrote:

 Hi Rex:

 I had trouble removing the gray plastic dust cap on my pedals.  I just 
 drilled a tiny hole in the dust cap and use it as a port to squirt in 
 grease with a grease gun.  I squirt until I see clean grease coming out on 
 the crank side.  I do this about once a year or so.  It works well.

 Jay,
 Demarest, NJ

 On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:01:38 PM UTC-4, Rex Kerr wrote:

 Well documented clicking?  On my ride home yesterday (after writing the 
 original post in this thread) I started hearing a clicking.  Wasn't sure if 
 it was my seatpost/saddle interface (since I'd recently moved the saddle) 
 or the pedal, but was fairly sure it was the pedal.  Ugh...  20 miles to 
 clicking.

 Are they loose bearings?  How hard was it to remove the spindle?

 On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 3:14 PM, Shifty 1upand1d...@gmail.com wrote:

 Also, I repacked mine after about 500 miles upon acquiring the well 
 documented MKS clicking. On removal, sure enough there's a mere dab of 
 factory lubrication so I drown the tiny little bearings in Rock 'n Roll 
 Super Web grease. Now they spin like a pedal worth 5 times the price.



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Re: [RBW] Re: King Grip Pedals

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Hi Rex:

I had trouble removing the gray plastic dust cap on my pedals.  I just 
drilled a tiny hole in the dust cap and use it as a port to squirt in 
grease with a grease gun.  I squirt until I see clean grease coming out on 
the crank side.  I do this about once a year or so.  It works well.

Jay,
Demarest, NJ

On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:01:38 PM UTC-4, Rex Kerr wrote:

 Well documented clicking?  On my ride home yesterday (after writing the 
 original post in this thread) I started hearing a clicking.  Wasn't sure if 
 it was my seatpost/saddle interface (since I'd recently moved the saddle) 
 or the pedal, but was fairly sure it was the pedal.  Ugh...  20 miles to 
 clicking.

 Are they loose bearings?  How hard was it to remove the spindle?

 On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 3:14 PM, Shifty 1upand1d...@gmail.com wrote:

 Also, I repacked mine after about 500 miles upon acquiring the well 
 documented MKS clicking. On removal, sure enough there's a mere dab of 
 factory lubrication so I drown the tiny little bearings in Rock 'n Roll 
 Super Web grease. Now they spin like a pedal worth 5 times the price.



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[RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH

[Jay LePree]

Hi Rex,

Sorry I do not have pictures, but they bars look great.  The brake
levers feel very solid from all points (front to tips).  In fact, they
feel more powerful than the Ultegra drop bar levers that I had on the
noodles.  I wrapped them with cork tape from the end to within 2
inches of the stem.

Jay

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[RBW] Re: Thinking of switching handlebars on my AHH

[Jay LePree]

Hi Rex,

I have a Rambouillet.  I recently installed VO Porteur Bars with the
Guidonette brakes.  This set up is the most comfortable bar/brake
combination I have tried (including mustache bars, noodles, etc).  It
affords several hand positions, allows me to sit upright or lean over
and allows braking from all these positions.  It was one of those why
did I not do this before? moments.

Jay

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[RBW] Re: Done talking myself into like the moustache.

[Jay LePree]

Scotty:

I tried Porteur Handlebars with the Diacompe Guidonnet Brake Levers
for the first time, today, on my Rambouillet.  I rode for 1.5 hours.
The bars allow me to sit up in traffic by using the swept back portion
and allow me to lean forward to get out of the wind and use will
climbing.  The Guidonnet Brake levers allow access from the swept back
portion and the forward portion of the bars.  I am really pleased with
the set up.  I have tried mustache bars in the past and prefer this
setup.

Jay

On Apr 8, 1:41 am, Scotty bongos...@verizon.net wrote:
 I have given myself about a year to like my moustache handlebars. I really
 want to like them, they look so freaking good on my bike, but I dont. Now I
 am just not sure what direction I want to go, but I know that I want to be
 more upright, and I dont want to replace the whole cockpit. I want bars
 that will take my roadbike brake levers and bar end shifters. Even with the
 dirt drop stem I feel I am leaning forward too far in the position where
 the brakes are. I could use some suggestions for bars that give me a closer
 flat section near the brakes that wont force me to buy everything new. Just
 the bar. Am I dreaming?

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[RBW] Re: East Coast Rivendells / BOBs

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

I live in the Northeastern Corner of NJ, right on the Rockland County
border of NY.  My orange Rambouillet is ridden regularly to Piermont
and Nyack along the Hudson.  I have a lugged steel Carrera Andromeda
that rides the same routes also.

Jay
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Albatross bars on a Rambouillet?

[Jay LePree]

I have been using my Rambouillet mostly as a commuter and for rides
less than 1 to 2 hours long.  I have been thinking about trying out
some upright bars on it for better visibility.  Anyone try this with
their Rambouillet?

Jay
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Re: What's the shortest stem that you would use?

[Jay LePree]

Hi all,

I will address two points, and I acknowledge my findings are
empirical.

My Redline Monocog 29er has a very short stem, perhaps only 5 to 6 cm
with, essentially a straight bar.  I have no problems steering it
through single track, over roots, stones, logs etc.

I have noticed the Noodles have a long reach.  I have two sets of bars
that I swap out on my Carrera Andromeda.  One is Bontrager VR that
uses a 10 cm stem.  The other set is a Noodle that I use a 8 CM stem
to get the same reach.  I have not experienced differences in handling
either way.

You could try new compact handlebar as recommended already, or you
could switch the stem to a shorter version.  Neither of which should
effect handling in a way that you could not adapt to.  As already
discussed a 1 cm raise on the bars would bring them closer to you.  It
could be a cheaper and fast alternative.

Jay
Demarest, NJ

On Aug 6, 5:05 pm, Solomander soloman...@aol.com wrote:
 It is the reach of the bars.  I am using Campy Ergos and am comfortable on
 the tops of my Noodles.  I was originally thinking about bars with a shorter
 reach, but as Bill mentioned, there aren't many short reach options in 26mm.
  I have raised the bars and will see how things sort out on tomorrow's ride.
  Plan B should probably be a set of Mark's bars.  Thanks for all of your
 advice.

 Joel

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[RBW] Re: can anyone relate--getting older (50) and back into cycling: finding drops not so easy...

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

Interesting post from Dave M. a couple of months ago regarding drop
bar positioning.

http://davesbikeblog.squarespace.com/blog/2011/3/28/leisure-riding-position.html

I tried this on one of my bikes where I noticed that as I became
tired, I would ride in the drops (much below the saddle) and hold the
the ends of the bar. It was just a natural position for me - low and
close as I tired.  I did not feel any more strain on my neck or back,
probably because my back angle had not changed much.  So far the
experiment has been successful.  This placement of the bars may not
work if one is already using short stem.  I did NOT try this on my
Rambouillet where the saddle is even with the seat.  The bike fits me
so well, I do not want to alter my riding position.  I do notice
however on the Rambouillet that as I tire, I also start to use the
drop with my hands way back on the ends of the bars.

Perhaps Canall can consider keeping the  bars at their current height,
but bring them in closer.  It would have the same effect with respect
to back angle as raising the bars, but would not sacrifice leverage on
standing up for going over hills.

Regards,

Jay
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Rivendell influence - Maybe the racer crowd is getting it?!!

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

I had to pick up some tubes at my LBS which sell Trek bikes.  Trek has
the standard 520 model and some other commuting models, but I was
surprised to see the Gary Fisher Cronus. The owner called my attention
to it because he knows my preference for higher handlebars, fenders,
28 mm wide (or wider) tires.

The Cronus is a CF racing bike with a taller head tube, and vanishing
fender mounts that can be screwed in and out.  The bike comes with
Sheldon Fender nuts already installed in the back of the brakes so the
user can attach fenders without removing the brakes.  I put in my
front wheel that has a Ruffy Tuffy, and it cleared without any
problem.  Interesting take on a racer.  I imagine that there was some
Rivendell influence there.

Jay
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Anyone else have trouble measuring their PBH?

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

Thanks for the good ideas and thoughts.  I think that in trying to
pull up on the paint sticks, I was actually crouching down/leaning
forward a bit, and I also think that the tape measure was off-center.

Jay

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[RBW] Anyone else have trouble measuring their PBH?

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

I am thinking of purchasing a new Rivendell for the wider tires tires
(currently ride a Creamsicle Rambouillet (size 54 cm)).  When I try
to pull up my sticks that hold the tape measure, my fine assistant
gets values of around 75 to 76 cm.  However, I can stand over my
Rambouillet as outfitted and still bend slightly at the knees (still
in stocking feet spread 10 inches apart), and the height of the top
tube from the floor is approximately 80 cm, therefore I know my PBH is
at least 80 cm, and probably slightly higher as I can still bend my
knees when straddling the top tube.  (I am 5 foot 6 inches tall, and a
PBH of 80 cm is consistent with Rivendell literature.)

In the grand scheme of things, a very minor problem to have, but it
does make me wonder why I cannot seem to pull up on my paint sticks to
get a more accurate measurement.

Jay
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Should I fret over crashed h'bars?

[Jay LePree]

Dear Ray,

I am sorry to hear about your accident, and I hope you mend quickly
and completely.  I recall reading in one of the Rivendell readers an
interview of the owner of Nitto by Grant Petersen.  My understanding
from the article is that Nitto makes very strong handlebars, and
performs rigorous quality control testing of the bars to ensure that
they meet Nitto's high quality standards.  (As I recall, their
standards for strength and durability are high relative other
companies.)  Despite this, the owner of Nitto made a comment that
stayed with me.  He said the even strong aluminum bars will weaken
over time.  If bars are kept on a shelf for 5 years, they will weaken
relative to their strength when they were first manufactured.

After reading that comment, I replace my bars every 5 to 6 years, and
would replace them after a significant crash.  I may be overly
cautious, but there are many other places I would rather be than one a
bicycle going 30+ mph down a hill with a cracked handlebar.  As
someone pointed out, the $40 to $50 bar is cheaper than dental work,
and it buys peace of mind.

Regards,

Jay

Demarest, NJ

On Feb 14, 5:49 am, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
 Ray,

 Sorry about the crash...those are never good.

 If it were me, and it's not, but if it were I would see if the Nitto
 handlebars were bent.
 If they were not bent I would keep using them.

 If it really bothers you, replace them.

 There are also crack check (dye penetrant) kits out there...at about
 the cost of new bars...race car places often have these kits.

 Angus

 On Feb 12, 12:01 pm, Ray r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote:







  My avid cycling neighbor was commiserating with me over my recent bike
  crash (I broke a collar bone and cracked four ribs) and told me about
  the time he hit a rough spot too hard on his recumbent and his
  aluminum downtube snapped completely in half. That got me to start
  fretting over the condition of my aluminum handlebars.

  I crashed while riding my canti-Romulus. The bike actually faired very
  well, all things considered. Like me, it suffered some substantial
  road rash, but unlike me, nothing else was bent or broken.  Now, I'm
  thinking I should scrap the Nitto noodles just to be on the safe side.
  The handlebars are not bent, but they did get jammed into a tight spot
  between the asphalt and the bottom of a steel guard rail and both bar-
  end pods are torn up and the taping is scrappy and cut. I'm thinking
  maybe some hairline crack that as-of-now I can't see will
  catastrophically fail on me.  Should I replace, or just re-wrap?  Am I
  under-estimating the Nitto heat-treating process?

  While I'm on the subject, should I have the same concern for the right-
  side Sugino crank arm?

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[RBW] Rambouillet pic and description

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

My Rambouillet is on the Current Classics website.  The description
has some measurements and information that may be useful.

http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc813-jasonlepree110.html

Here is a Carrera as well.

http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc814-jasonlepree110.html

Thanks to Jim for the website.  I learned a lot about component
choices by looking at the pictures and reading the descriptions.

Regards,

Jay
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Lights

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

I recently purchased a Magic Shine bicycle light from Deal Extreme.
It is a Lithium ion battery operated LED light. It was 70.00 shipped
and is as bright as my Supernova E3.  The charge time is about 3 hours
on the brightest setting.  The only negative was that Deal Extreme is
based in Hong Kong, and it took 1 month to receive the light.  There
is a US-based firm, namely, Geomangear that sells this light as well.
You can read the reviews about the light by Googling Magic Shine
Bicycle Light.

If you are attentive to recharging battery operated lights, and need
light for only 1 to 2 hours, I am not sure how you could go wrong with
this light.  On one review I read, the light was compared to a light
made by Lupine that was in excess of $400, and the reviewer only
slightly favored the Lupine light.

Regards,

Jay
Demarest, NJ

On Oct 5, 7:44 am, opa...@gmail.com opa...@gmail.com wrote:
 Looking for light recommendations for use in my ride in the early
 morning hours, about a 10 mile ride on dark rural roads.  I am looking
 for suggestions by Riv owners for lights that work with their setups.
 I am a longtime owner/user of the NightRider classic, which was ok,
 although I never liked the gunky coax-like cabling, but the 3 ton
 battery has finally given out and I'm ready for something new,
 hopefully lighter in weight, and brighter, if possible...LED's?.  Does
 anyone still use generator type lights?

 Since this is not really RBW related, please email your suggestions
 offline!

 Cheers

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[RBW] Rambouillet 650 B conversion

[Jay LePree]

Hi all,

I have a Carrera Andromeda that rides very similar to the Ram., and so
I am looking to change up the Ram. a bit.  I have heard such good
things about the 650B, that I think it would be an interesting
experiment, and would change the ride and make the bike even more
trail worthy than it already is.I checked the archives, but could
not find if anyone had actually converted the Rabmouillet  to 650B.  I
have the Silver Big mouths on the Ram.  According to the published
reach of these brakes, I may be 1 mm short (with the pads above the
rim).

With this background, I have these questions.

1) Has anyone done this conversion?  If so, what width of tires are
you using and how is the ride?
2) Can I file down 1 mm if I need to lower the brake pads, and still
maintain the safety of the brakes?

Regards,

Jay
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Re: gripkings

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

After a year of riding in rain and snow, I wanted to lube the pedals.
Rather than fight with the dust cap on the grip king, I drilled a very
tiny (1/16?) hole in one of the four indents in the cap, and then
stuck my grease gun in it.  I pushed clean grease through the pedal
and wiped off the dirty grease that came out on the spindle side.  It
worked very well.  I got the idea from an interview with Charlie
Cunningham (sp?...forgive me if I spell his name wrong) which shows a
port he built into a hub through which grease can be inserted with a
grease gun.

One thing that I have noticed is that a shoe with a bit of tread  on
it (like Rockports or boots) will grip better when the pedal is wet
than do the Sambas.  I normally wear a boot when I ride in the rain
and Sambas on sunny days, so it works out well.  They are nice pedals.

Best to all,

Jay
Demarest, NJ

On May 11, 4:09 pm, LF fie...@gmail.com wrote:
 On May 11, 6:48 pm, Grant Petersen gr...@rivbike.com wrote: texan sean 
 says:
  I am concerned that the GKs might be so long they'll feel like planks under
  my feet.

  2which I say: that's the *goal*! surface are maximillization.

 And, I add my  two cents:  GKs are the greatest!  Put a pair on a
 1980s red Pinarello for club rides. I took a little cordial ribbing
 again about riding in the Larry zone.  Probably the red Converse
 high-tops were to blame. (Meanwhile, other's boutique wheels are
 clicking and popping spokes  one CF frame was proclaimed unridable
 because  sand thrown up from the tires abraded the frame.) I  am
 planning on getting another pair of GKs for my Riv.   I went from
 platforms, to clips  straps, to Look, to double sided SPD, to clips 
 straps, to platform.  Am very glad to be back.

 Best,
 Larry converts are more zealous than true believers Fieman

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[RBW] Re: silvers v. dura-ace

[Jay LePree]

Hi Happyriding:

For friction shifting, the Silvers as bar end shifters are much
smoother and lighter than the DA shifters in friction mode.  One while
starting off from a stop, I had a knee hit the bar-end shifter, but
that was my carelessness while starting off from a stop at the end of
a long ride.  No major damage done.

Regards,

Jay

Demarest, NJ

On Apr 25, 2:10 pm, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote:
 David:

  I used Silvers for the 1st time on a build out of a Riv frame I bought used. 
 I couldn't believe how smooth they are. Still love 'em.

 
 From: David Faller dfal...@charter.net
 To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
 Sent: Sun, April 25, 2010 9:02:13 AM
 Subject: Re: [RBW] silvers v. dura-ace

 I had DA's on my Ram.  I usually used the indexing, but kept experimenting 
 with friction mode.  I eventually saw no reason for indexing and left them in 
 the friction setting.  I always hated how stiff the DA's were to operate, and 
 had a detented, grinding feel.  I finally got some Silver levers and couldn't 
 believe how much smoother and easier they are!

 Unless you want indexing, I see no reason for ever choosing the Dura Ace.  As 
 far as their spear-like appearance:  I've never been poked by them 
 anywhere, anytime.  YMMV.

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[RBW] RBW Saddle Height question

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

One of the things I always wanted to know but was afraid to ask.  The
RBW method for determining saddle height is PBH - 10 to 11.  The
measurement is made from center of the cranks (the spindle of the
bottom bracket) to the top of the saddle.

Here are the questions.  How many of you use this formula?  Do you
adjust it if you place the saddle all the way back on its rails?
(Relateddon't laugh...where does one measure the top of the
saddle...the area where you sit, the area right over the seat post?)

I ask because my saddle height seems to be shorter than this (with MKS
pedals and Addidas Sambas)..more like PBH - 15.  I would like to raise
it to Riv recommendations, but I was wondering what your experiences
have been.

Regards,

Jay
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Re: RBW Saddle Height question

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

Thanks for the responses and the clarifications.  I will try to raise
my saddle gradually and just test how I feel.  Again, I appreciate the
thoughtful responses.

Jay

On Apr 20, 6:14 pm, James Dinneen jfxdinn...@yahoo.com wrote:
 PBH minus 10, measured to the top of the saddle works great for me.
  Jim D.  Massachusetts

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 From: Jay LePree lep...@optonline.net
 Subject: [RBW] RBW Saddle Height question
 To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
 Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 7:46 AM

 Hi all:

 One of the things I always wanted to know but was afraid to ask.  The
 RBW method for determining saddle height is PBH - 10 to 11.  The
 measurement is made from center of the cranks (the spindle of the
 bottom bracket) to the top of the saddle.

 Here are the questions.  How many of you use this formula?  Do you
 adjust it if you place the saddle all the way back on its rails?
 (Relateddon't laugh...where does one measure the top of the
 saddle...the area where you sit, the area right over the seat post?)

 I ask because my saddle height seems to be shorter than this (with MKS
 pedals and Addidas Sambas)..more like PBH - 15.  I would like to raise
 it to Riv recommendations, but I was wondering what your experiences
 have been.

 Regards,

 Jay
 Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Funny ride story - Sunday

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

Here, at least I think, is a pretty funny story.  I was riding in
Sparkill, NY today going up a short but steep hill on my Rambouillet
set up in credit card touring mode.  A guy on a Trek Madone pulls
along side me, and with a hint of condensation says, Wow, nice bell
on that bike, referring to the bell that Rivendell sells.  I ring it
for him and tell him I agree.  I do not know what got into memaybe
hypoxia from climbing the hill, I then tell him the bike has a
nice horn too and proceed to break wind.  A long loud one.   At this
point, we both start laughing so hard that neither of us can pedal up
the incline and both get off to push the bikes up the incline laughing
non-stop.  We both promised to try to meet up to go on a ride at some
point.

Goes to show youcan't judge a book by its cover.

Jay,

Demarest, NJ
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[RBW] Re: Grip King grease port

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

My grease gun is made for bicycles.  It screws onto the threaded end
of a typical tube of grease.  I cannot find my model, but something
like this would work.
http://www.performancebike.com/bikes//Product_10052_10551_1030948_-1___

I purchased mine from my local bike store.

I did try to insert the end of a pair of tweezers into the
indentations in an  effort to screw the dust cap off, but I could
not.

I think the bees wax plug along with the fact that the hole is very
small should prevent dirt from contaminating the port.  (I would just
pry out the plug the next time I need to repack the pedals.)  However,
the hole is so small, I am not sure much dust would enter the pedal
even without the plug in place.

Regards,

Jay

On Sep 24, 4:22 pm, Dave G d.gi...@verizon.net wrote:
 Hi Jay,

 What kind of grease gun do you have that would fit in a very small
 hole in the dust cover?  The only ones I know about are made to fit
 on a metal nipple like the ones once used on automobile suspension
 components (shows my age!).  I think you can also buy grease in a
 plastic tube with a long tapered plastic end that you could cut off at
 the desired diameter.

 Is it possible that the 4 small indents in the dust covers are there
 so you can insert some kind of tool (like snap ring pliers) into the
 indents and turn the dust cover out?  I tried prying the cover off
 using a small screw driver in the notch in the pedal body, but the
 notch is not deep enough to allow you to get under the cover.  I have
 seen these plastic MKS dust covers for sale on the internet--but can't
 remember where.

 My Grip Kings are sitting on the work bench because one of the
 bearings failed after about a year of use.  I noticed this while I had
 the pedals off the bike to install studs as described in a recent Riv
 Reader.  Has anyone managed to replace bearings in these pedals, or
 know if it is possible to obtain the replacement bearings?  I called
 Riv about this, and the person I talked to wasn't sure.

 If I can figure out how to do it, I would  try the lube trick before I
 junk these things.

 Thanks for your post!

 Dave
 Norfolk, VA
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[RBW] Grip King grease port

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

I have ridden my Grip Kings for a while and enjoy them.  After about a
year of use, I wanted to re-pack them, but I faced difficulties trying
to remove the dust cover.  I did not want to chew up the cover by
trying to pry it off with a small screw driver, knife, etc.  I drilled
a very small hole in one of the four indents on each dust cover, and I
just used my grease gun to pack in fresh grease.  The old grease is
forced out the other side where it can be easily wiped off.  I used a
bit of bees wax to seal the hole, although I am not certain this is
really necessary.

Regards,

Jay
Demarest, NJ
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[RBW] Tried and LOVED - Silver Bar End Shifters

[Jay LePree]

Hi all:

I wanted to replace some aging down tube shifters on my Rambouillet
and Keven at RBW suggested I try the Silver Bar End Shifters.  I
installed them in May, and I do not regret making the move.  I find
them to be much more convenient to use then down tube shifters or Ergo
and STI, especially while riding in the drops.  I am currently running
a Deore rear derailer with a SRAM 8 speed cassette and have no problem
with ghost shifting.  (I did swap the upper and lower pulleys prior to
installing the shifters, and I used bees wax on the tensioning bolt.)

Regards,

Jay
Demarest, NJ

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[RBW] Re: a carbon noodle?

[Jay LePree]

Hi Aaron:

It looks amazingly like the Noodles.  I am surprised the reviewer did
not like them, and I am surprised by his comment insufficient room up
top while climbing.

What amazes me more is that this mid-range model is $3800 for frame
fork and headset.  I have the strategy nowleave a print out of
this bike next to my wife's bedside table and convince her that the
custom Riv is much better value by comparison.  Even cheaper than a
mid-range model.

Regards,

Jay
Demarest, NJ

On Jun 5, 2:31 am, Aaron Thomas aaron.a.tho...@gmail.com wrote:
 Does this shape look familiar to anyone? I wonder if any patents were
 violated

 http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?id=/photos/2009/tech/reviews/stor...
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