[RBW] FS: Kid seat + rear rack

[Jesse Marshburn]

Hi y'all,

My kids are growing and it's time to move this kid hauling setup along. For 
sale is a Plescher rear rack and Plescher child seat. The rear rack is very 
similar to the rat trap-style ‘Clem rack’ that Riv used to sell. I believe 
Riv still sells pannier rails for the Clem rack, so the rails may work for 
this rack as well. The Plescher child seat fits into holes on the top of 
the rear rack, so I would like to sell the rack and seat as a package deal. 
I was inspired to use this setup by Keven at Riv who hauled his kid around 
on the same setup for years (see pics). I used this rack + seat for around 
5 years on my 60 cm Cheviot and it worked wonderfully (see pics). The seat 
easily detaches from the rack so it’s easy to use the rack as a saddlebag 
support or whatever when you don’t need to haul a kid around. The seat is 
in great shape…my kid’s stickers even came off of it cleanly!  Regarding 
the rack…full disclosure: the drive-side, forward strut has a slight 
bend/crack in it that I just noticed while photographing it to sell. I 
tried to photograph the bend/crack as best I could. I am not 100% sure that 
the strut can be replaced, but I’d like to think it could be. Glad to 
discuss this in further detail with a potential buyer. Asking $100 + 
shipping from Atlanta, GA for the rack and seat. Thanks for having a look.

Photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/TzUZjx6vP2UuzpFB6


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[RBW] Re: Favorite Bay Area S24Os?

[Jesse Bussell]

Thanks! I was able to a camp reservation in Feb for Angel Isand, i'll 
report back on how it went. 

Donzaemon - I think most "require" a reservation, but some do have first 
some site for bikers/hikers. A few friends also let me know that they have 
never had an issue showing up during the week. Weekends are probably a 
different story.

On Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 1:04:36 PM UTC-8 Donzaemon wrote:

> Does one need a reservation to camp there? Trying to plan a trip there 
> this spring and most of the weekend slots are gone.
>
> Don
>
> On Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 10:43:26 AM UTC-8 Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
>
>> Angel Island is an oft-overlooked destination. 
>> SP Taylor State Park (though in a valley and tends to be a bit damp)
>> China Camp State Park
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 10:31:42 AM UTC-8 jesse.b...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello! I am hoping to do a lot more quick overnight trips this year and 
>>> was wondering if people had favorite rides and camp spots in the bay area? 
>>> I have a few Marin sites on my list (Pantoll, Hawk).
>>>
>>> I live in SF, but not opposed to taking bart as part of the trip.
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Favorite Bay Area S24Os?

[Jesse Bussell]

Hello! I am hoping to do a lot more quick overnight trips this year and was 
wondering if people had favorite rides and camp spots in the bay area? I 
have a few Marin sites on my list (Pantoll, Hawk).

I live in SF, but not opposed to taking bart as part of the trip.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Babies on bikes

[Jesse Dubus]

I went through this just a few months ago. Before my son was born last 
February I rode either a very lightweight steel racing bike or a Surly 
Steamroller single speed, neither of which would work at all for carrying a 
child. I'd admired the Rivs my friends have for a long while so it was a 
great excuse to buy a Hillborne frame which I built up with a Thule Yepp 
Next Mini. Originally I had had visions of using the bike both as a baby 
commuter and a light cross bike, but I haven't done the latter and I'm not 
sure I ever will.

I'm very happy with how it turned out although I'd probably do things 
slightly differently if I knew then what I know now. First of all, I should 
have made the connection that riding with a child is basically the same as 
doing fully loaded touring, which I did a lot of in my 20s. A Hillborne is 
burly enough, but I'd probably just get an Atlantis if I could choose from 
any frame and start over. I also would size up as much as possible. I got a 
54cm and fits well, but the cockpit is certainly tight with the kiddo. 
Albastache bars work great though if the kid sits back and up straight his 
head is just under my chin. Likewise my knees just barely clear the bottom 
of the seat on the top of peddlestrokes. I think I'd be happy with the 57cm 
tradeoff.

My kid started riding at 10 months. I would have started at nine months 
when we was already holding his head up strongly but I had to wait for the 
Sams to come out and then to finish the build. He mildly resisted the 
helmet but got used to it quickly and seemed to take to riding right away. 
He especially loves riding when his mom is around. We've got a tandem 
coming soon that I can't wait for us all to ride together. He's a big kid 
and in six months (when he's two) I'll probably transition him to the rear. 
I have no regrets starting him out front though; it's nice to be able to 
see him and my guess is he prefers it also. Mostly we ride on errands in 
the western half of SF and through Golden Gate Park, but occasionally we 
ride from one end of the city to the other and back. It's a workout since a 
fair amount of climbing is unavoidable, but comfortable enough for both of 
us. This summer we went camping in Yosemite Valley and rode all over the 
valley together, and those rides will be fond memories for the rest of my 
life.

Oh, and for anyone considering the Yepp Next Mini, don't make my mistake 
and plan on using a canti brake up front: they're not compatible with the 
Thule seat.



On Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 12:47:47 PM UTC-7 wboe...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> Trailer for me when my kids were small.  Don't like that unpredictable 
> weight up high and they grow fast, so any up top solution is very 
> impermanent.  They'll be towing me around soon :)
>
> Will
>
> On Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 10:05:10 AM UTC-4 pbsm...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Kushan - that's right no room for my legs or knees! My flat bar hybrid 
>> bike provides the most clearance given it's long top tube but it was still 
>> uncomfortable. Mountain bikes with very long top tubes may do better. 
>>
>> Smitty
>>
>> On Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 12:26:40 PM UTC-4 Kushan wrote:
>>
>>> Smitty - 
>>>
>>> May I ask what didn't work about the front seat set up? Was it leg 
>>> clearance for yourself? Being able to steer (as someone else pointed out 
>>> earlier). The set up videos of these seats make it look so easy to set up 
>>> and ride, so I am wondering if there is something specific (like size of 
>>> frame, presence of horizontal top tub etc) that makes it difficult to use 
>>> them. 
>>>
>>> I haven't spent much time on a bakfiet/cargo bike but they look so fun 
>>> and functional.
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 7:19:23 AM UTC-7 pbsm...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Not too much to add other than I tried a front mounted seat at about 
 9-10 months given that my kid was strong enough to hold their head up with 
 a helmet. The top tube + baby seat wasn't functional on any of my 3 bikes. 
 It didn't matter either way because the kid hated the bike helmet. I 
 waited 
 another 4 or 5 months till the next spring and went with a rear mounted 
 bike seat, which the kid enjoyed. Been doing daily 9 mile round trip 
 daycare pick-ups and here is a photo of the very last one before they 
 started pre-school. Also just took them in for their 3 year check up and 
 they are now 40 pounds, right at the weight limit for the Yepp Maxi seat.

 We have a 2nd due in January and I'm trying to figure out if it's worth 
 it to get a box bike and adapt it to hold a baby in a car seat or if I 
 should just give up on my dreams of getting the baby on the bike for the 
 first year. DC is about to pass a $1000 rebate for cargo e-bikes purchased 
 in the city so I've been eying my choice of future baby hauling machine. I 
 imagine I'll wind up with a long tail but I need to do a lot of 

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus for sale

[Jesse Tate]

Joe,From top of pedal to top of seat 34.5 inches.Jesse Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 15, 2022, at 9:07 PM, Jesse Tate  wrote:Joe,I’ll get the measurement tomorrow and get back to you.Jesse Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 15, 2022, at 8:54 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:Hehe, the seller Jesse is the one who posted this thread. The saddle height question is better answered here for all to see, there's very little chance I'm tall enough to ride this bike. On Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 5:26:21 PM UTC-8 Kim Hetzel wrote:Hi Joe,According to Mike Ghort he spoke to the seller Jesse, who was very nice and helpful, sent him a full build list, was willing to have the bike shipped.

(864) 884-4957Call Jesse and ask him about the saddle height. Great price !  I have no interest just encouragement. Kim HetzelYelm, WA. 



On Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 4:07:06 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote:Golly jeepers that's a nice bike. Do you know the saddle height as pictured? Joe "yes I know I'm too short, I've been short all my life" Bernard On Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 11:21:15 AM UTC-8 jht...@gmail.com wrote:https://greenville.craigslist.org/bik/d/greenville-rivendell-gus-boots-wilson/7557071734.html



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Re: [RBW] Re: Gus for sale

[Jesse Tate]

Joe,I don’t but the saddle is as low as it will go.  My inseam is 30 inch.  My PBH is 82.5.  The bike rode well for me in that position but overall the frame is a size too big (that’s why I’m selling it).  With the saddle raised to its tallest point it’s 40 inches from the top of the pedal fully down to the top of the saddle.  Long answer to a short question but I hope it helps.Jesse Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 15, 2022, at 7:07 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:Golly jeepers that's a nice bike. Do you know the saddle height as pictured? Joe "yes I know I'm too short, I've been short all my life" Bernard On Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 11:21:15 AM UTC-8 jht...@gmail.com wrote:https://greenville.craigslist.org/bik/d/greenville-rivendell-gus-boots-wilson/7557071734.html



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[RBW] Gus for sale

[Jesse Tate]

https://greenville.craigslist.org/bik/d/greenville-rivendell-gus-boots-wilson/7557071734.html

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[RBW] WTT/ISO VO/Nitto/Ritchey 27.2 seatpost, frame pump, saddle

[Jesse Bauman]

Hi RBW folks, 
First timer from Canada, looking for a few parts to wrap up a build.
Would prefer to trade, but open to purchase as well. If Canada shipping is 
a bother, could have you send to my sister in Indiana, but wouldn't be my 
preference. 

Looking for:
- 27.2 seatpost, at least 350mm, ideally silver (black OK), something like 
the VO Gran Cru, Ritchey 2-bolt 
<https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=42683=618>...
 
but open to receiving your wise counsel and wisdom
- Brooks C15 carved all weather saddle (or C17,)
- Frame pump - nothing too specific in mind, again would appreciate 
suggestions (and FWIW will be going on a 60cm Gunnar Sport - I need to 
finish school before I can get a proper RBW frame)
- RBW frame: 60-62cm, preferably AHH or a Sam - though this is not entirely 
serious (see above)

Things I can trade:
- Brooks Flyer saddle, used about 1300kms, some light scuffing on the R 
read end, from being set against brick wall
- Nitto UI-5GX 8* 110mm stem 
<https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/nitto-stem-ui5gx-26-0mm-2600?category=821>
 
- also used about 1300kms, looks mint
- ZIPP service course SL carbon seatpost - cut to ~216mm (came on a frame I 
recently bought)

Jesse

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[RBW] Re: Gus Boots Willsen Build

[Jesse Stoddard]

Man that is a seriously premium build. Regarding fit, are you pretty 
upright on this? 

On Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 8:14:02 AM UTC-5 lconley wrote:

> Here is my Gus Boots Willsen build. Only have a few details left (water 
> bottles cages, bar tape on, remove the brake cable hanger - installed to 
> preserve space in case I want cantilevers), final trim of cable housing and 
> soldering cable ends
> Frame - Large Gus Boots Willsen with IRD roller bearing headset
> Wheels - built by me - 700C
>   Front - 40 spoke, bolt-on Phil Wood Hub, Velocity Cliffhanger rim - 
> black with machined sidewalls, Sapim double butted spokes - 4-cross
>   Rear - 48 spoke, bolt-on Phil Wood Touring Hub - 9 speed, Velocity 
> Cliffhanger rim - black with machined sidewalls, Sapim double butted spokes 
> - 4-cross
> Tires - Surly Extra-Terrestrial 29x2.5
> Drivetrain - 1x11
>   Crank - White Industries M30 crank and bottom bracket, 32 tooth chainring
>   Cassette - 11 speed Shimano XT 12-46 (12 tooth first position cog 
> substituted for 11)
>   Chain - Wipperman Connex 11 speed
>   Rear Derailleur - SRAM GX 11 speed with SRAM trigger shifter
> Pedals - Speedplay Drillium
> Brakes - Shimano Deore V-brake
> Brake Levers - Shimano DXR MX70
> Brake Cables - Jaguar ultra-slick with Jaguar housings
> Seat post - Nitto S-83, 26.8
> Saddle - NOS Brooks B-68
> Stem - Crust Ti LD
> Handlebars - Jones Ti 660
> Grips - Jones
> Pump - Zefal HPX-3
> Kickstand - Pletscher
> Weight as pictured - 35.0 lbs
>
> [image: IMG_0013 (2).JPG]
>
> [image: IMG_0010 (2).JPG]
>
> Laing
> Delray Beach FL
>

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[RBW] Re: Studded Tire Experience, help

[Jesse Stoddard]

Can't speak to winter trail riding, but in case it's at all helpful: I've 
been rambling around the 'hood (Michigan) w/ the 2.25" Ice Spiker Pros 
(wire-bead) for the past couple seasons without incident. Bedded them on 
cement for 5 or 10 miles and haven't lost a single stud.

I can totally see being tempted by the extra width of the 45North's, but 
the reviews of their various studded offerings seem to suggest some QC 
issues if nothing else.
On Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 9:48:58 AM UTC-5 David Wadstrup wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I recently moved to Maine, and would really like to keep riding trails 
> even in these snowy, icy conditions.  So, I'm hoping for some advice.  I 
> initially thought a fat bike might be in order, but after diving deep into 
> Surly Wednesday research, I've decided that it's just not for me -- I'd 
> much rather ski, or even snowshoe, if there's a significant amount of new, 
> unpacked snow.  What I'm mostly interested in riding is our local, hilly, 
> graveled trails that are fully snow covered and that see a lot of foot 
> traffic even in winter(walkers, skiers, snowshoers, fat bike riders, even 
> some snowmobiles.)  So here are my questions to those of you who have 
> experience with winter trail riding...
>
> 1) I can fit a 2.6 tire on my Susie.  Is this fat enough to ride snowy, 
> icy, chewed up, packed trails?  I'm sure it's possible, but is fun?  I know 
> a fat bike would give better float, and roll over everything more, but 
> would my plus sized 29er tires handle it ok? Would it float enough and roll 
> over enough to make investing in a set of VERY expensive 2.6 studded tires 
> be worth it?  Or will it just be mostly a slog?
>
> 2) Regarding studded tires...I've used 40mm wide Nokian Hakkas for 
> wintertime commuting in the city, but am going to need something wider, 
> something designed for trail riding.  The two best options as far as I can 
> see are the Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pros and the 45North Wrathchilds.  The 
> Schwalbes only come in a 2.25" width, the 45Norths in a 2.6".  Obviously, 
> wider sounds better, but there are some mitigating factors... 
>
> On the one hand, the 45Norths are considerably more expensive than the 
> Schwalbes.  They have less studs, and they seem to be prone to exceptional 
> stud loss and have garnered a number of negative reviews.  There are two 
> versions of them, though.  One, a 60TPi version with "regular" sized studs; 
> two, a 120TPI version with "XL" sized studs.  They are similar in price. 
>  From what I can gather, the 120/XL version seems to be the version that 
> sees the most stud loss and is the one almost all of the online negative 
> reviews reference.  Does anyone have any experience with either of these 
> versions?  Is my assumption that the 60TPI loses less studs correct?  What 
> do you think of this tire generally?  Is it wide enough for packed, snowy 
> trails?
>
> On the other hand, the Schwalbe Ice Spikers are much less expensive.  They 
> have considerably more studs.  Their current version seem to have far few 
> negative reviews.  But they are .35" narrower -- that's 9mm! I would think 
> that this 9mm would make a huge difference in performance in the conditions 
> I'm looking to use them in, but maybe it won't?  Maybe 2.25 and 2.6 tires 
> will be comparable? Maybe the greater stud count and better reviews and 
> lower cost outweighs the extra width of the 45North?  What  do you think?
>
> Thanks for whatever advice you might have.  Oh, and in case it makes a 
> difference --  I'll be running them with tubes and will not need to ride 
> these tires on pavement before getting to the trailhead(it's right outside 
> my door, practically!)
>
> Thanks,
>
> David
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Deacon Patrick's email address

[Jesse Stoddard]

Outside of cycling and health related proclivities, couldn't be more 
diametrically opposed to a guy. Always admired DP regardless and hope he's 
well. 
On Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 4:37:02 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:

> Actually, I expect he may well be such a casualty. At any rate, I have 
> just emailed him (I hope) and will report any news I am authorized to 
> report back to the list.
>
> On Thu, Dec 17, 2020 at 12:27 PM Joe Bernard  wrote:
>
>> This comment is not necessary. We're in a pandemic and many of us are 
>> genuinely concerned about Deacon Patrick. It is his way to drop off the 
>> list for months at a time, but this is not a normal time. I hope Other 
>> Patrick hears from him soon. 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 11:08:27 AM UTC-8 ack...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
> Another casualty of the attempted Reparations Fund?  
>>>
>>> On Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 10:15:20 AM UTC-8 Paul in Dallas wrote:
>>>
 I miss Deacon Patrick's participation on this list.

 Paul in Dallas 

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[RBW] Re: "Cross-training" for cycling: walking? Also: Inexpensive but large and practical backpack?

[Jesse Stoddard]

For heavier loads you definitely want the majority of the weight directed 
into your lower body. External frame packs haven't been surpassed in terms 
of weight transfer; see if you can find a nice example on the secondhand 
market. Dana Designs are commonly held as the pinnacle of external pack 
design, but a Kelty or similar would probably suffice as long as it can be 
adjusted to fit your frame correctly.


On Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 6:29:07 AM UTC-5 ascpgh wrote:

> I'm all for having a few more things with me for short trips afoot. but a 
> bag with straps simply hangs on your shoulders and moves your center of 
> gravity causing you to adopt an increasingly affected posture as the weight 
> goes up. Neither your spine or your shoulders are columnar structures. They 
> are structures that are created with soft tissue elements which injure from 
> overuse. I will be narrating how repair of a shoulder with such goes 
> post-op. Scheduled for 12/21 barring a complete shut down in the surge. The 
> ortho said it wouldn't be delayed too long since any additional breakdown 
> may result in instability threatening nerve and circulatory status. 
>
>  A good pack does everything possible to route the weight of load to your 
> hips. Your lumbar spine has enough problems over time (avoiding "aging" 
> here) with simple wear and/or shrinkage of the discs once providing 
> suspension between the vertebrae. That doesn't even account for injury or 
> overuse. I don't purposely load my back for good intent or toil because the 
> outcome of that compression will be impingement of nerves and/or an 
> increasingly limited range of motion. 
>
> We used to sell Dana (Gleason) Design backpacks and hipsacks that were the 
> pinnacle of this weight transfer and accommodation of back articulation 
> while carrying the loaded pack. Dana D. sold to K2, died under their watch 
> and Gleason came out of retirement and started Mystery Ranch Packs. This 
> idea that you should remove all load from your back was recognized by the 
> Navy SEALs under the challenges of large loads, terrible terrain and need 
> to prevent back fatigue/injury and Mystery Ranch began producing backpacks 
> for them.  
>
> Andy Cheatham
> Pittsburgh
>
> On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 1:11:03 AM UTC-5 jack loudon wrote:
>
>> Patrick, I have also avoided 'exercise' my whole life, and haven't set 
>> foot in a gym since my college days more than 45 years ago.  I don't do 
>> much besides bicycling, walking (often hiking, sometimes jogging), and 
>> building construction.  My main back problems were before retirement, 
>> working 9-10 hours per day mostly seated at a desk, even though I often 
>> commuted to work by bicycle and thought I was in decent shape.  So for me, 
>> the more sedentary I was, the worse my back felt.  Post retirement, I 
>> started doing small construction jobs for myself and others, and haven't 
>> had a single back issue, in spite of (or maybe because of) the moderately 
>> strenuous work.  If you have the inclination, a construction project, like 
>> a deck or maybe a garden shed, might help keep your back healthy like it 
>> does mine.  It's also challenging and satisfying to build your own things.
>>
>> As to backpacks, the cheap ones hug your back and don't have much 
>> padding, so hard boxes and bottles can poke into your back.  Maybe that can 
>> be tolerated for a short walk home from the store.  The nice packs 
>> (probably overkill for your use) have a semi-rigid frame that holds the 
>> pack away from your back, so you don't get poked by hard objects and also 
>> your back doesn't sweat.  I have a bit of a pack fetish and my favorites 
>> are the Osprey Stratos series (comes in several sizes), which are neither 
>> cheap nor lightweight, but are extremely comfortable with heavier loads.  
>>
>> Jack - Seattle
>> On Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 2:30:44 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>>> I forgot to mention that bike fit is not the cause of the problem. The 
>>> stem on the new-to-me Monocog is about 2-3 cm too far forward, but even 
>>> that bike isn't too bad.
>>>
>>> On Tue, Nov 17, 2020 at 3:18 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>>>
 Thanks for all the replies. Much to enlighten and of interest.

 To be clear, my back has been largely trouble free, thank God, and it's 
 in the last 2  weeks or so that it's twinging. 

 I know I should buckle down and do some exercises to strengthen my core 
 (well, pushups do that, but also my shoulders and arms, as well as do more 
 for my torso muscles; must get back to shovelglove) but if walking can 
 help 
 sufficiently, I'd rather walk; whence my question about walking and core 
 muscle tone, or more basically, walking and back health.

 As someone else pointed out, it's probably not the best therapy to 
 carry heavy loads on your back, so let's leave that out. (And my Naches 
 Passes, now tubeless -- sealants don't 

[RBW] Re: Best saddle for very upright posture?

[Jesse Stoddard]

In addition to running Boscos, I have my Ogre setup with a 7 inch 
threadless stem riser. So yeah, I'm bolt upright, hands slightly behind the 
steering axis etc. I love it. Also I run two sets of Surly's dropout 
spacers in the back, yielding ~46cm stays. 

The 73 degree STA is too steep for sit-up-and-beg I'm finding, so in 
conjunction with a long setback post, looks like I'll have to run something 
like the WTB saddle Pete suggested. 

Still wondering about how far back I can get the Loveland and C67, too. 
Also have never been on a saddle as short as the Loveland and wonder if 
that would agree with me.

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[RBW] Re: Best saddle for very upright posture?

[Jesse]

Okay, so I borrowed a B17 this morning and set it up on my Ogre (73 seat 
tube angle) with a Velo Orange long setback post (30mm setback), and even 
with the saddle slammed, still didn't have enough setback. Also couldn't 
get the nose angled up high enough. Within the next couple years I intend 
to own a frame with a slacker seat tube angle, but in the interim I'll have 
to come up with something with rails that will allow for greater setback, 
which I understand is a feature of the Rivet Loveland. 

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[RBW] Best saddle for very upright posture?

[Jesse]

What I really want is a sprung Brooks, but I'm not heavy enough to actuate 
the springs. Can't afford a Berthoud.

The only other option I know of is the Rivet Loveland, which I've heard is 
excellent quality.

Anything else to consider?

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[RBW] Re: ISO: 58cm Bosco Bar

[Jesse]

Hi, Jay. I'm in Michigan. DM me if you like.

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[RBW] Re: Useful use for beeswax

[Jesse]

I make paw balm for my dogs with beeswax and coconut oil. 

I'm also about to wax some cotton trousers with 100% beeswax. 

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[RBW] Re: Gus is a sit-up guy and his neck flows like a swan now

[Jesse]

Hey DP. I agree with you about parallel-ish bars being not-great on 
technical descents. I mean, with the exception of dirt drops, but that's a 
whole other can of worms.

For those that prefer a swept back bar, but still require a 
confidence-inspiring descending position, what about running Boscos with 
inline levers in the front? Too narrow up there to be useful for 
descending, you think? 

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[RBW] Re: Joe's Custom

[Jesse]

Hi Joe. Lot of stem! May I ask why not a longer head tube (and/or toptube)?

Either way, that thing is tremendous and you have very fine taste in 
bicycles.

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[RBW] Re: Pseudo Riv Road - tubing

[Jesse]

Hey Patrick. I'm 120 pounds and feel like standard diameter .8/.5 is what 
I'd look at for a sensible-road/gravel rim-brake frame if I were going 
custom. I don't know that it would plane, but would probably feel a hell of 
a lot livelier than all the heavy gauge OS production steel.

How much do you weigh? Also, any idea what Chauncey's lead time looks like? 
He's building under the name Rabbit Fighter now, right? 

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[RBW] Re: Swapping Clem H to Atlantis

[Jesse]

* .. 2" tire on the atlantis ... any weird pedal strike*

Assuming the BB drop is still 68mm, a 2" tire should yield a BB height of 
~274. Low for singletrack, but probably fine everywhere else. 

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[RBW] Re: So Close, Yet So Far

[Jesse]

I almost never post here, but that is the best location for shifter bosses 
of all time. 

Cheers

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[RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

[Jesse]

On Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 9:54:07 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> - yes the front wheel is harder to hop over things, *but there is nearly 
> no need because of weight distribution of the bike.* Yes, I still go over 
> logs and rocks, far better than my Hunqapillar does.
>

DP, can you expand on this a bit? Thanks.

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[RBW] Re: Anyone here running a Wald 139 on a rear rack?

[Jesse]

Thanks for all the replies. I hadn't considered clearance when swinging my 
leg over, but if I have to, I'll just step over the top tube. 

Had the 139 up front recently, and while I was able to carry about 25 
pounds up there without issue, the handling suffered too much, and I think 
closer to ten pounds is where I'd draw the line for front basket max 
capacity. A small rack/137 combo is where I'm headed for that particular 
application.

I do think I'll try the 139 on the rear; just have to find a suitable rack 
for my Ogre first. Aesthetically I'd definitely prefer a big ass bag of the 
above mentioned variety, but man, I just cannot seem to best this lifelong 
obsession with frugality.

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[RBW] Anyone here running a Wald 139 on a rear rack?

[Jesse]

As a thriftier alternative to, say, a large Sackville Saddlesack,  Fabs 
Chest, Carridice Camper Longflap etc, I'm considering tossing my Wald 139 
on a rear rack, sticking my DIY waxed canvas bag back there and calling it 
a day.

Anyone else running a similar configuration?

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[RBW] Re: I got a MIT Atlantis

[Jesse]

Hey Joe. I'm a big fan of Analog's Riv builds. Yours is particularly nice.

Did you consider the Salsa Cowchipper at all? How do you like the drop 
position on the RM-3? 

I used to ride Midge bars and didn't care for the hooks being at an angle 
greater than, say, 20 degrees downward; then at which point rendered the 
hoods position mostly useless. With this style bar, it really seems like 
optimal lever set-up for hoods-centric use comes at the expense of access 
to the levers in the drops position, and vice versa. 

I think most dirt drops were designed to be run with the drop position as 
primary, so with low levers. Like how Matt Chester prescribed. Ran my 
Midges as per his suggestions and loved it, but did miss the hoods 
position, for which I kind of subbed the tops, which was fine, but not as 
ergonomically correct.


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[RBW] Re: PSA - 1999 Riv All Rounder

[Jesse]

I wonder precisely what color that is? It's the one.

Beautiful Riv. Got a thing for the old allrounders.

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[RBW] Discs versus calipers

[Jesse]

I've heard a handful of folks on either the iBOB or 650b groups say their Riv 
forks are too stout for their liking. Makes me wonder how much compliance a 
full blown low trail Jeff Lyon fork or somesuch has compared to the average Riv.

No experience w/ disc, but I'm guessing running fat tires tubeless @ low PSI 
compensates a bit for the overbuilt nature of disc forks.

I remember Matt Chester talking about why he preferred rim brakes.. something 
to the effect of disc use stressing the frame. Pretty sure Grant mentions this 
issue as well. Have always wondered if this is just a convenient data point for 
folks in the rim brake camp, or if it's a serious thing that would cause frame 
issues down the road.

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[RBW] Re: ISO: single brake caliper, Shimano A550 or similar

[Jesse Chan]

I've got a single Riv silver if you're interested, though it's missing 
brake pads?

On Saturday, April 6, 2013 2:30:52 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:

 An alternative to a 600 would be a Shimano A550 dual pivot, preferably 
 rear tho' a front would work too. I just discovered that my single (front) 
 A550 works in the back of the Ram.

 Perhaps I measured those Nashbars wrong and they are a couple of mm short?

 See attached. Though I'd prefer a match, I just need something that looks 
 much the same.

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[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF

[Jesse]

Seconding Sam Taylor and Butano, both.
Memorial Park is closer than Butano, but is reservation-only (at least
for cars) and seems to be crowded all the time, now.

On May 20, 4:35 pm, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote:
 I've camped previously at the Samuel P. Taylor campground north of San
 Franciso.  It was a very nice campground, which is also close to Point
 Reyes, if you wish to ride there.  Here's the link:

 http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=469

 I'm not sure what the situation would be regarding a reservation.

 Jim

 On May 20, 2:44 pm, Jordan prospir...@gmail.com wrote:

  Hi bunch. I'm looking for an easy Saturday ride to a campground for
  Saturday night only. 30-50 miles out of the city is ideal, but I'm
  flexible.

  I don't have a reservation, so I think Mt. Diablo is out of the
  question. I'm looking for ideas of places where I will find
  availability. It'll probably be just may or maybe 2-3 people max.

  Thanks,
  Jordan

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