[RBW] Re: FS: A bunch of nice parts I was accumulating for a build that isn't happening

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Interested in the Ortho bars. Sent a PM but unsure if it went through, been 
a hot minute since I used Google Groups.  

On Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 9:29:50 AM UTC-7 Seth wrote:

> I have a bunch of parts that I was accumulating for a new Riv build I was 
> hoping to do (Susie or Atlantis) but I missed out on both presales. Luckily 
> I managed to score a great used Appaloosa recently so all is well but this 
> stuff now needs to go. Parts are all listed below with links to pictures. 
> Everything is negotiable; some stuff more than others if it is New in Box 
> (NIB). Details below.
>
> Paul Comp Canti Group - Lightly used, polished, new pads. Over $700 of 
> stuff new, would like to sell only as a group for $500. [Picture 
> ]
>
>- Paul Components Canti Lever (polished, pair)
>- Paul Components Touring Cantilever Brakes (polished, pair)
>- Paul Components Moon Unit (polished, pair)
>
> Crust Ron’s Ortho Bar (polished, 26.0 clamp, 690mm width, 80mm rise) $120 
> (new in box) [Picture ]
>
> Nitto Technomic Stem (26.0 clamp, 120mm) $45 (new in box) [Picture 
> ]
>
> I'd also like to sell these as a pair. I had installed the 38T on my 
> Appaloosa for 5 miles before I decided to get a different crank so it has 
> minimal use. 24T is unused. They were $88 for both new, would like to sell 
> for $60 for the pair.
>
>- Specialites T.A. Zephyr 38T black chainring, 110 BCD [Picture 
>]
>- Specialites T.A. Zelito 24T black chainring, 74 BCD [Picture 
>]
>
> Rivendell Silver Wide/Low Double Crankset with 38T/24T and bashguard, 
> 170mm length
> $250 (new) [Picture 1 ] [Picture 
> 2 ]
>
> Busch & Muller Lumotec IQ dynamo light $30 [Picture 
> ]
>
> Dia-Compe short pull SS-6 levers (panda) $40 [Picture 
> ]
>
> Shimano Claris short pull levers (gray) $25 [Picture 
> ]
>
> 26.8 seatpost - FREE if you pay shipping since it has some rash on the 
> polish [Picture ]
>
> Rawland Demiporteur V3 rack $100 [Picture 1 
> ] [Picture 2 
> ]
>

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[RBW] Re: MTB on the Blahg (again)

[Stuart Lovinggood]

It's definitely *Niles G. Blowouts*

On Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 5:23:40 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> There's a word puzzle for the new name. I gave it 10 minutes then realized 
> I never would have guessed Sam Hillborne or Joe Appaloosa, so I'm never 
> going to figure this one out. Good luck, wordy people!

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[RBW] Re: Truss-frame Atlantis!

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Wow. Google Groups does not like iPhone photos. 

Also, Will makes a great americano. 

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[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

[Stuart Lovinggood]

As a former Appaloosa owner, I'm a little disappointed to see the 
extra-long chainstays and 6° TT come to the Atlantis. Although the Joe is 
billed as an "all-arounder," IME that is quite a subjective term. I found 
climbing unwieldy without a sizable front load (especially on dirt), and 
with the long top tube, drop bars are not as feasible for some riders using 
Riv's suggested sizing (myself included). I would consider the existing 
Atlantis geo to be more all-rounder, a balance of traditional stack and 
reach numbers with the mid-length chainstays. 

On Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 4:57:24 PM UTC-7, Eamon Nordquist wrote:
>
> I wonder why they decided to extend the chainstays - that Blug picture 
> looks like it has Clem/Appaloosa length stays (maybe it's an illusion from 
> 26" wheels?). Didn't the Atlantis already have 48cm chainstays? All the 
> other changes seem like a good idea to me, but this just seems like turning 
> the Atlantis into an Appaloosa.
>
> I started a separate thread about super long chainstays and taking your 
> bike on buses/trains.
>
> Eamon
>
>
>>

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[RBW] Frame Pump for a 59-60cm gap?

[Stuart Lovinggood]

To be clearer you'd need the XXXL size: 
https://silca.cc/collections/mobile-inflation/products/impero-ultimate-frame-pump?variant=3457232964

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[RBW] Frame Pump for a 59-60cm gap?

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Although spendy, Silca makes a frame pump for XXL bikes: 
https://silca.cc/collections/mobile-inflation/products/impero-ultimate-frame-pump?variant=3457228996

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[RBW] Re: FS - Silver Joe Appaloosa 55 (Bay Area)

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Appaloosa is sold. I will continue to "Riv it" with my Big Ben'd and 
Bullmoosed MB-5. 

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[RBW] Re: FS - Silver Joe Appaloosa 55 (Bay Area)

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Here's a better view of the cockpit and handlebars (didn't get a good pic on 
photo day) https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ZbY1r1E6-pNWHIZIQefCYirpUW4l_cwf

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[RBW] Re: Hunq with rack and v brakes?

[Stuart Lovinggood]

I have a Joe with stock v brakes. The brake cable between the calipers is 
in the way of the mounting hole in the center of the fork crown. I am 
currently using a Soma rack with a mounting tab that hangs over the cable 
and is bent into place, although the LBS set it up in such a way that the 
rack is now slightly crooked. 

Sounds like Riv has put a disclaimer about V-brakes on the 32F 
page: https://www.rivbike.com/products/nitto-mini-front-rack-32f-20020 

Probably depends a lot on the V-brakes you're looking at and the height of 
the fork above the brake mounts. 


On Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 12:15:53 PM UTC-8, Preston Smith wrote:
>
> Hey y'all!
>
> thinking about experimenting with v-brakes on my 29r hunqapillar, but it 
> doesn't really seem worth it if I have to change my rack or take off 
> fenders. Any one have any personal experience?
>
> Bike is  is set up with conti X king "2.4" (measure 2.1 on my synergy's), 
> 29r cascadia fenders, and a nitto 32f rack. 
>
> Thanks!!
> Preston 
> Olympia, WA
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Pics of Jones SG 2.5 on Appaloosa

[Stuart Lovinggood]

No doubt these are comfortable (I used to run Jones on my fat bike) but I 
can't say I find the 2.5 aesthetically pleasing. That front loop looks 
enormous. Maybe seeing them on more builds will normalize the look. 

On Monday, November 27, 2017 at 5:39:59 PM UTC-8, Ash [who works to bike] 
wrote:
>
> Like every other alt bar in I've ever seen/heard of, Jones Loop too was in 
> my shortlist.  I finally ordered one after catching up on the handlebar 
> thread started by Joe.  This is the 7th handlebar in 8 months.  Oh well, 
> think how much I'm saving because I'm not into modding cars ;)
>
> I needed it above the seat level, so first got SOMA Hi Rider stem.   
> Turned out it was way too higher than I would need.   VO Threadless Stem 
> Adaptor worked out perfect.  Given (a) Appa's top tube is quite long and 
> (b) Jones bar does not sweep as far back as Alba or Chco NORM, I needed a 
> short stem.  Dimension Threadless stem 31.8/70Mm/125 Degree fit the bill.
>
> Here are a few pictures for the curious ones.
>
>
>  
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Spouse friendly bike shops in Seattle?

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Métier is a pro shop on Union south of Capitol Hill. Not a Riv-ish place but it 
has a coffee shop/bar in-house. Cool warehouse space with spacebikes to match. 
Across the street is Bar Museline, which was our favorite stop in town. 

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[RBW] Re: FS - Updated - Large Gray Saddlesack &/or R14 (No Tombstone) Top Rack

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Both items are spoken for, thanks for everyone who showed interest!

On Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 8:42:14 PM UTC-7, Stuart Lovinggood wrote:
>
> *Deleted my old thread so I could include the R14 in the subject*
>
> I moved to SF last week and am reworking my Joe.
>
> Gray Saddlesack has seen regular use since March-ish. It's the new type 
> with the fabric mounting "bracket." The grey fabric is slightly lighter and 
> flexier than the olive fabric. Bag is in good condition. Has some greasy 
> bits on the bracket and a curious leather scratch on the dowel rod sleeve. 
> The scratch is surface level. I sanded down the edges of the dowel in case 
> that was the cause. I think the dowel might be too short for the bag. 
>
> R14 Rack has seen some wear, I am the second (or third) owner. The longer 
> struts are cut just a cm or two, should work fine for most builds. Shorter 
> struts are bent in half. Could easily have another life in the right hands. 
>
> Saddlesack: Asking $185 
> R14: Asking $70
> Together: $245
>
> PHOTOS: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxSQOUJdSaeYY1d5dUNycndwQnc 
>

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[RBW] FS - Updated - Large Gray Saddlesack &/or R14 (No Tombstone) Top Rack

[Stuart Lovinggood]

*Deleted my old thread so I could include the R14 in the subject*

I moved to SF last week and am reworking my Joe.

Gray Saddlesack has seen regular use since March-ish. It's the new type 
with the fabric mounting "bracket." The grey fabric is slightly lighter and 
flexier than the olive fabric. Bag is in good condition. Has some greasy 
bits on the bracket and a curious leather scratch on the dowel rod sleeve. 
The scratch is surface level. I sanded down the edges of the dowel in case 
that was the cause. I think the dowel might be too short for the bag. 

R14 Rack has seen some wear, I am the second (or third) owner. The longer 
struts are cut just a cm or two, should work fine for most builds. Shorter 
struts are bent in half. Could easily have another life in the right hands. 

Saddlesack: Asking $185 
R14: Asking $70
Together: $245

PHOTOS: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxSQOUJdSaeYY1d5dUNycndwQnc 

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[RBW] FS - Large Grey Saddlesack

[Stuart Lovinggood]

I moved to SF last week and am reworking my Joe. I enjoyed having this 
large Saddlesack but find it unwieldy for regularly taking on & off and too 
precious to leave on the bike in the city. Swapping to a smaller QR 
saddlebag and front basket setup. 

Bag has seen regular use since March-ish. It's the new type with the fabric 
mounting "bracket." The grey fabric is slightly lighter and flexier than 
the olive fabric. 

Bag is in good condition. Has some greasy bits on the bracket and a curious 
leather scratch on the dowel rod sleeve. The scratch is surface level. I 
sanded down the edges of the dowel in case that was the cause. I think the 
dowel might be too short for the bag. 

Asking $190 shipped CONUS 

PHOTOS: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxSQOUJdSaeYY1d5dUNycndwQnc 

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[RBW] Appaloosa tire?

[Stuart Lovinggood]

I fit 29x2.1 slicks with a 65mm PB fender. Fender was quite snug in the fork 
crown. I never tried it with knobby tires but imagine it could be done, 
although without enough clearance in the crown or bridges to ride safely. 

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[RBW] Re: why so many joe's up for sale?

[Stuart Lovinggood]

I duly concede to Bill that my comparisons may have been over-generalized. 

FWIW, I've ridden an unloaded LHT (rented for a week in Portland) and 
thought it was plenty fun, and granted it was two years ago but I would say 
it was very similar to riding my Joe now. 

Back to the topic, and I'm pretty sure this has been said before, but Rivs 
have pretty good resale value, especially a newer one with presumably less 
miles. So when a new shiny thing comes up, the best bang for your buck can 
sometimes feel like the easiest way to go, even if it means selling a 
pretty bike like a Joe. 

On Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 2:49:13 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> Stuart says the Appaloosa is a nicer, upright Surly Long Haul Trucker.  To 
> prove his point he attached photos of two 26" wheel Surly Long Haul 
> Truckers, one with rim brakes and one with disc brakes, both with drop 
> bars.  
>
> I concede the point with a proviso:  If your bike-category-buckets are so 
> large that two bikes with different wheel sizes, different handlebar types 
> and significantly different frame geometry can be categorized as 
> equivalent, then the Appaloosa is not unique.  If the buckets have a little 
> more specificity, only then can one argue the Appaloosa is a unique design. 
>
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
> On Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 10:55:24 AM UTC-7, Stuart Lovinggood wrote:
>>
>> A lot, maybe not most, of people buy Rivs sight unseen. And because most 
>> people have only ever ridden bikes with shorter wheelbases, it's not 
>> necessarily clear exactly how a longer one will affect handling, especially 
>> because everyone's bodies and abilities are different. I would say it all 
>> ultimately depends on exactly how and where you ride the bike, so I 
>> wouldn't write someone off for trying something new. 
>>
>> As for the Joe being the first and only bike of its kind, I'd say the Joe 
>> is a nicer, upright version of the LHT so I wouldn't really make that claim 
>> at all. I've attached some photos of the LHT I'm thinking of here. 
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: why so many joe's up for sale?

[Stuart Lovinggood]

A lot, maybe not most, of people buy Rivs sight unseen. And because most people 
have only ever ridden bikes with shorter wheelbases, it's not necessarily clear 
exactly how a longer one will affect handling, especially because everyone's 
bodies and abilities are different. I would say it all ultimately depends on 
exactly how and where you ride the bike, so I wouldn't write someone off for 
trying something new. 

As for the Joe being the first and only bike of its kind, I'd say the Joe is a 
nicer, upright version of the LHT so I wouldn't really make that claim at all. 
I've attached some photos of the LHT I'm thinking of here. 

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[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

[Stuart Lovinggood]

I tried both on my visit to HQ, and ended up with an Appaloosa almost entirely 
because it was cheaper. Not that I couldn't save up for the Hunq but it's more 
money than I'm comfortable sinking into a bike at my station in life. But the 
Hunq had something in the ride quality that was doing it for me. It reminded me 
of my Bridgestone MB, which is an amazingly comfy bike in my mind. 

Worth noting that if you are a taller person, you won't be able to hop on the 
650b train on an Appaloosa. Hunqs can be ordered up to 59 size with 650b 
wheels. I ride 29x2.1 on my Joe and it's is a lot of tire to be pushing around 
everywhere I go. Like I said, I really like riding 26" on my MB-5. 

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[RBW] Help identify bottle holder from Roman's staff bikes

[Stuart Lovinggood]

These style bags are pretty popular in the bespoke bicycle bag circuit right 
now. In addition to Randi Jo I'll plug a Texas maker, Ellum Bagworks: 
http://ellumbagworks.com/product/hitchhiker-stem-handlebar-bag/

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[RBW] Re: So many Rivs on the chopping block

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Someone on the list recently was talking about pricing, with respect to the 
fact that Riv has been in business for many years now and produced many 
bikes, increasing the supply and somewhat regulating resale prices. I think 
the same increase in supply could be a big factor in this apparent uptick 
in FS bikes. It's pretty common for avid cyclists to sell and buy new bikes 
at a regular interval, and although Rivs are nice there's always that shiny 
new thing just out of reach. 

Also disc brakes are the literal worst

JUST KIDDING

But seriously I've had terrible luck with discs and won't go back until 
there are drastic overhauls of available mechanical disc systems (if that 
ever happens). 

On Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 5:51:16 AM UTC-5, Daniel Jackson wrote:
>
> Why so many great Rivs for sale on the list recently? What are folks 
> moving to this riding season and why? 
>

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[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

[Stuart Lovinggood]

I'll play: my stock Joe Appaloosa 55 with R14 top rack, large saddlesack 
(and various daily items), frame pump, mystery-brand Albatross clones and 
29x2.1 Smart Sams weighs in at 36.6 pounds. 

On Sunday, August 3, 2014 at 3:04:20 PM UTC-5, lum gim fong wrote:
>
> Since there has been curiosity about peoples' complete bikes' and/or 
> frames' weights, I figured it would be fun to reveal how much our Rivbikes 
> weigh.
>  
> Would be informative to know:
> 1. Model
> 2. Framesize
> 3. Weight of complete build, or your frameset. 
> (Including fenders/bottlecages/racks/lights/bells is ok since 
> dismantle-ization would be unfair to expect of a complete build. But no 
> bags/bottles on board, please).
> 4. Build list, if you feel up to all that typing. Would be fun to see what 
> everyone is hanging on their Rivs anyway. But that is a lot to ask and not 
> expected.
>  
> I would start, but I have to go home and weight the bikes first.
> So I will try to report back soon with my Sam and Bleriot weights.
>  
> And if you guys feel strongly about this being inappropriate for 
> Riv-culture, please delete the thread, but don't run me outta the forum on 
> a rail. This is all intended in good fun and info-purposes.
>  
>

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[RBW] Re: Bike computer

[Stuart Lovinggood]

I enjoy using a Pebble watch + MapMyRide or Strava. The watch automatically 
pairs with the apps and gives time/speed/distance data. Not always super 
convenient (or safe) to look at while moving, but also allows me to read 
text messages/notifications and keep my phone stashed away. With the same 
sentiment as some others on this thread, I'm really only interested in 
tracking my routes for record keeping and for curiosity and this setup 
worked great for that. 

Unfortunately, Pebble no longer exists as a company so software support is 
unclear into the future. My watch still works fine and you can pick one up 
for cheap from various online retailers. 

On Friday, June 9, 2017 at 12:55:28 PM UTC-5, Broccoli Cog wrote:
>
> What do you use for a bike computer if anything at all? In my past cycling 
> life I wouldn't think about leaving the house without my Garmin and a HRM. 
> These days more often than not I simply don't bother with the Garmin. I 
> must say it's pretty liberating. I've contemplated going back to a plain 
> old bike computer that is simple to use and just keeps track of time and 
> distance. Since I no longer have a desire to upload my rides online I 
> wonder if a simple computer is best or maybe I don't even need one at all? 
> Curious to know what other list members are doing.

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[RBW] PSA - Last chance on extra-balloony 700x55 Big Bens up at RivBike.com

[Stuart Lovinggood]

I am no longer in the market for these (ended up getting a pair of Maxxis 
Torch) but for fans of the Big Ben, just noticed Riv has a few left of the 
now-discontinued 700x55 size, just a little bit bigger than the 700x50. I 
wanted these for my Joe but had trouble finding this largest size (I didn't 
see them on the Riv website at the time, for whatever reason). 

https://www.rivbike.com/collections/remainders-specials/products/schwalbe-big-ben-wire-raceguard-performance-line-hs439-700c-x-55-55-622-28x2-15-10130
  


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[RBW] Re: Fenders - worth the safety risks? Rethinking my fender use.

[Stuart Lovinggood]

After a couple battles with toe overlap, none of which ended in total 
disaster but still troubling, I decided to postpone my fender experience 
and swapped out slicks and fenders for Smart Sams on my Joe. I am pleased 
with this decision. Maybe I'll take any intermittent rainy weather we get 
here in Austin as a sign to take a break from the bike, and the fenders 
didn't do much to keep the Texas dust off my drivetrain. I'll save them 
if/when I move to a wetter climate. 

OT but IMO, a lugged bike with knobby tires gets me going in a certain way. 

On Friday, May 26, 2017 at 1:42:17 AM UTC-5, lum gim fong wrote:
>
> I have been using fenders now for a few years on my Rivbikes, but I get 
> nervous sometimes. Where I live it rains pretty often and lotsa sticks on 
> the shoulders.
> I have heard about the stick jamming effects that can happen, and 
> sometimes I wonder if using fenders is worth the risk.
>
> For instance, it would be easier for me to just clean myself and the bike 
> after a rain ride than to heal up after an endo.
>
> Also, Unless it is a very light rain, I get soaked anyway, even in quality 
> rain gear and shoe covers, from sweat/rain. Shoes become marshlands despite 
> shoe covers, etc.
>
> Today I rode 30 + miles in a light rain with full fenders and quality rain 
> gear. Arms soaked, back soaked, head soaked, hands soaked. Rest of me was 
> dry. So it worked pretty well. But that was a continual light rain.
>
> I got heavily rained on in the last 5 miles of a metric century last year, 
> in same gear and full Honjo fenders and was drenched to the bone, sloshing 
> sneakers, whole nine. I may as well have been without fenders the whole 
> ride and not had the stick jam crumple fender risk.
>
> *How do you cope on long rainy rides if you don't use fenders?*
>
> I wear wool to keep warm, but if I get drenched anyway, what's the use of 
> fenders if there is the endo risk? One injury endo would pretty much negate 
> all the cleanness and dryness I have had. And I would probably swear off 
> fenders forever.
>
> Rethinking rethinking.
>
> Here is a shot from today's rainy ride. Enjoy!
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: FS/FT Parts Bin - Choco Bar, Joe OEM Pedals & Saddle, North St. Panniers, ESI Grips

[Stuart Lovinggood]

It's me again. I also have the stock 700x45c Kenda Kwick Bitumen tires that 
are probably not ever going to get mounted again. Those might be pricey to 
ship so like $*30 *shipped? 

On Friday, May 26, 2017 at 7:03:30 AM UTC-5, Stuart Lovinggood wrote:
>
> Choco bars and pedals spoken for, everything else available. 
>
> Saddle is 184mm wide or so, added a picture with a ruler for measurement.
>
> On Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 9:54:04 PM UTC-5, Stuart Lovinggood wrote:
>>
>> LINK CORRECTION:
>> https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxSQOUJdSaeYMXhRRTI3bW5TZDA
>>
>> Also, please contact off-list if interested. 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 9:51:38 PM UTC-5, Stuart Lovinggood wrote:
>>>
>>> Plotting a move to the Bay (i.e. Riv Country) (and I'm trying to buy 
>>> some new tires) so instead of holding on to these things putting them up to 
>>> good homes. 
>>>
>>> *$50 shipped/FT - Choco Norm Bar* (25.4mm sleeve clamp, 55cm width) - 
>>> These didn't suit me on my Joe so I swapped them to my Bridgestone and then 
>>> swapped them again with some off-brand Albatross. Willing to trade for some 
>>> heat-treated Albatross or sell outright. There are quite scratched up 
>>> despite their relative un-use thanks to my janky vintage MTB levers. Would 
>>> look best with lots of Newbaum's wrapped over them. 
>>>
>>> *$13 shipped - Joe's OEM Velo saddle *- big and cushy, not the 
>>> prettiest. Has a loop for saddlebags, though. 
>>>
>>> *$13 shipped - Joe's OEM VP (?) platform pedals - *Not 100% sure on the 
>>> branding but these are big plastic platforms with metal studs. I have 
>>> VP-001's but these are basically the plastic version of those. 
>>>
>>> *$110 shipped - North St. Bags Route Six Panniers - Pair* - Olive Green 
>>> - These are simple panniers suitable for front or rear racks. 15L a piece, 
>>> made in Portland and packed with no frills: one big sturdy cordura pocket 
>>> lined with xpac. Has strips of velcro inside for a laptop or accessory 
>>> case. I commuted with them a few times as front panniers on an old bike but 
>>> have swapped bikes and bags to a large Saddlesack. They measure 6x9" at the 
>>> base and taper up to 6x12" at the top, about 15" tall. They have a 
>>> simplistic bungee mount on the back but you could upgrade to a lock-in 
>>> mounting system should the need ever arise. They are relatively 
>>> unstructured so they can sway a little if underpacked. 
>>>
>>> *$5 shipped - ESI Extra Chunky Grips - *these have a big old hole in 
>>> them from a failed extraction attempt. Comfy and grippy as heck but near 
>>> impossible to get off. Put them on a bike with permanent cockpit. Otherwise 
>>> not worth the effort if you want to swap bars or components often. 
>>>
>>> *Photos of things here*: 
>>>
>>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxSQOUJdSaeYUE5ua09hNTNIRk0/view?usp=sharing
>>>
>>> I am in the market for some lightly used Smart Sam 29x2.1's and the 
>>> aforementioned Albatross bars if anyone knows a person who knows a person. 
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Fenders - worth the safety risks? Rethinking my fender use.

[Stuart Lovinggood]

I want to like fenders, I really do. I know they're practical and all. But 
I also really want to run knobbies from time to time. And even though I 
have slicks on my Joe, they are 53mm wide and the 65mm wide fenders are 
just a lot to contend with. And so far these fenders have done a lot to 
distract from riding, with all the swaying and rattling and spooky noises. 
Maybe if I end up getting a bike with narrower tires that I'm less likely 
to ride off into the woods on, I'll get a nice set of metal fenders and 
have them tuned up by a fender whisperer. 

On Friday, May 26, 2017 at 7:11:18 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:
>
> Stuart, I'm in Bulverde (1400' el) and run full-time fenders on 2 bikes, 
> and clip-ons on a 3rd.  I rarely see other bikes with fenders (except my 
> friends), and wonder why more people here don't use them.  
>
>
> 
>
> We're overdue for a June with monsoons
>
>

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[RBW] Re: FS/FT Parts Bin - Choco Bar, Joe OEM Pedals & Saddle, North St. Panniers, ESI Grips

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Choco bars and pedals spoken for, everything else available. 

Saddle is 184mm wide or so, added a picture with a ruler for measurement.

On Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 9:54:04 PM UTC-5, Stuart Lovinggood wrote:
>
> LINK CORRECTION:
> https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxSQOUJdSaeYMXhRRTI3bW5TZDA
>
> Also, please contact off-list if interested. 
>
>
>
> On Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 9:51:38 PM UTC-5, Stuart Lovinggood wrote:
>>
>> Plotting a move to the Bay (i.e. Riv Country) (and I'm trying to buy some 
>> new tires) so instead of holding on to these things putting them up to good 
>> homes. 
>>
>> *$50 shipped/FT - Choco Norm Bar* (25.4mm sleeve clamp, 55cm width) - 
>> These didn't suit me on my Joe so I swapped them to my Bridgestone and then 
>> swapped them again with some off-brand Albatross. Willing to trade for some 
>> heat-treated Albatross or sell outright. There are quite scratched up 
>> despite their relative un-use thanks to my janky vintage MTB levers. Would 
>> look best with lots of Newbaum's wrapped over them. 
>>
>> *$13 shipped - Joe's OEM Velo saddle *- big and cushy, not the 
>> prettiest. Has a loop for saddlebags, though. 
>>
>> *$13 shipped - Joe's OEM VP (?) platform pedals - *Not 100% sure on the 
>> branding but these are big plastic platforms with metal studs. I have 
>> VP-001's but these are basically the plastic version of those. 
>>
>> *$110 shipped - North St. Bags Route Six Panniers - Pair* - Olive Green 
>> - These are simple panniers suitable for front or rear racks. 15L a piece, 
>> made in Portland and packed with no frills: one big sturdy cordura pocket 
>> lined with xpac. Has strips of velcro inside for a laptop or accessory 
>> case. I commuted with them a few times as front panniers on an old bike but 
>> have swapped bikes and bags to a large Saddlesack. They measure 6x9" at the 
>> base and taper up to 6x12" at the top, about 15" tall. They have a 
>> simplistic bungee mount on the back but you could upgrade to a lock-in 
>> mounting system should the need ever arise. They are relatively 
>> unstructured so they can sway a little if underpacked. 
>>
>> *$5 shipped - ESI Extra Chunky Grips - *these have a big old hole in 
>> them from a failed extraction attempt. Comfy and grippy as heck but near 
>> impossible to get off. Put them on a bike with permanent cockpit. Otherwise 
>> not worth the effort if you want to swap bars or components often. 
>>
>> *Photos of things here*: 
>>
>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxSQOUJdSaeYUE5ua09hNTNIRk0/view?usp=sharing
>>
>> I am in the market for some lightly used Smart Sam 29x2.1's and the 
>> aforementioned Albatross bars if anyone knows a person who knows a person. 
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Fenders - worth the safety risks? Rethinking my fender use.

[Stuart Lovinggood]

I recently put some plastic PB fenders on and had some of the same 
reservations, especially since I'm in central Texas where it has only 
recently (last couple years) seemed like rain is in the forecast more 
often. I mostly got them so I wouldn't have to wash my bike after rainy 
rides and to avoid the dreaded muddbutt, but now I'm wondering if it's 
worth it, especially because this is my do-it-all bike. And when it rains 
here during the summer, there's not much I can do to stay dry that won't 
cause me to sweat through my clothes anyway. My usual tactic for getting 
through the rain is to wear a cycling cap, grin and bear it. 

The PB fenders are kind of frustrating because the metal bracket that holds 
the fender stays to the fender bends down a good centimeter directly 
towards the wheel. To stop it from hitting the tire when going over bumps 
or going at speed, I've had to pull the fender even further from the tire 
which then makes it easier for the whole thing to sway and perpetuates the 
problem. 

If I get rid of the fenders, I plan on finding some corrugated cardboard 
sign (the coated political yard sign kind) and sticking it between my 
saddlebag and rear rack to act as a frugal Ass Savers (also Ass Savers 
don't keep muck from getting all over and up into the bag). If that works 
okay I might upgrade to some hard plastic vinyl or something. 

On Friday, May 26, 2017 at 1:42:17 AM UTC-5, lum gim fong wrote:
>
> I have been using fenders now for a few years on my Rivbikes, but I get 
> nervous sometimes. Where I live it rains pretty often and lotsa sticks on 
> the shoulders.
> I have heard about the stick jamming effects that can happen, and 
> sometimes I wonder if using fenders is worth the risk.
>
> For instance, it would be easier for me to just clean myself and the bike 
> after a rain ride than to heal up after an endo.
>
> Also, Unless it is a very light rain, I get soaked anyway, even in quality 
> rain gear and shoe covers, from sweat/rain. Shoes become marshlands despite 
> shoe covers, etc.
>
> Today I rode 30 + miles in a light rain with full fenders and quality rain 
> gear. Arms soaked, back soaked, head soaked, hands soaked. Rest of me was 
> dry. So it worked pretty well. But that was a continual light rain.
>
> I got heavily rained on in the last 5 miles of a metric century last year, 
> in same gear and full Honjo fenders and was drenched to the bone, sloshing 
> sneakers, whole nine. I may as well have been without fenders the whole 
> ride and not had the stick jam crumple fender risk.
>
> *How do you cope on long rainy rides if you don't use fenders?*
>
> I wear wool to keep warm, but if I get drenched anyway, what's the use of 
> fenders if there is the endo risk? One injury endo would pretty much negate 
> all the cleanness and dryness I have had. And I would probably swear off 
> fenders forever.
>
> Rethinking rethinking.
>
> Here is a shot from today's rainy ride. Enjoy!
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: FS/FT Parts Bin - Choco Bar, Joe OEM Pedals & Saddle, North St. Panniers, ESI Grips

[Stuart Lovinggood]

LINK CORRECTION:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxSQOUJdSaeYMXhRRTI3bW5TZDA

Also, please contact off-list if interested. 



On Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 9:51:38 PM UTC-5, Stuart Lovinggood wrote:
>
> Plotting a move to the Bay (i.e. Riv Country) (and I'm trying to buy some 
> new tires) so instead of holding on to these things putting them up to good 
> homes. 
>
> *$50 shipped/FT - Choco Norm Bar* (25.4mm sleeve clamp, 55cm width) - 
> These didn't suit me on my Joe so I swapped them to my Bridgestone and then 
> swapped them again with some off-brand Albatross. Willing to trade for some 
> heat-treated Albatross or sell outright. There are quite scratched up 
> despite their relative un-use thanks to my janky vintage MTB levers. Would 
> look best with lots of Newbaum's wrapped over them. 
>
> *$13 shipped - Joe's OEM Velo saddle *- big and cushy, not the prettiest. 
> Has a loop for saddlebags, though. 
>
> *$13 shipped - Joe's OEM VP (?) platform pedals - *Not 100% sure on the 
> branding but these are big plastic platforms with metal studs. I have 
> VP-001's but these are basically the plastic version of those. 
>
> *$110 shipped - North St. Bags Route Six Panniers - Pair* - Olive Green - 
> These are simple panniers suitable for front or rear racks. 15L a piece, 
> made in Portland and packed with no frills: one big sturdy cordura pocket 
> lined with xpac. Has strips of velcro inside for a laptop or accessory 
> case. I commuted with them a few times as front panniers on an old bike but 
> have swapped bikes and bags to a large Saddlesack. They measure 6x9" at the 
> base and taper up to 6x12" at the top, about 15" tall. They have a 
> simplistic bungee mount on the back but you could upgrade to a lock-in 
> mounting system should the need ever arise. They are relatively 
> unstructured so they can sway a little if underpacked. 
>
> *$5 shipped - ESI Extra Chunky Grips - *these have a big old hole in them 
> from a failed extraction attempt. Comfy and grippy as heck but near 
> impossible to get off. Put them on a bike with permanent cockpit. Otherwise 
> not worth the effort if you want to swap bars or components often. 
>
> *Photos of things here*: 
>
> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxSQOUJdSaeYUE5ua09hNTNIRk0/view?usp=sharing
>
> I am in the market for some lightly used Smart Sam 29x2.1's and the 
> aforementioned Albatross bars if anyone knows a person who knows a person. 
>

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[RBW] FS/FT Parts Bin - Choco Bar, Joe OEM Pedals & Saddle, North St. Panniers, ESI Grips

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Plotting a move to the Bay (i.e. Riv Country) (and I'm trying to buy some 
new tires) so instead of holding on to these things putting them up to good 
homes. 

*$50 shipped/FT - Choco Norm Bar* (25.4mm sleeve clamp, 55cm width) - These 
didn't suit me on my Joe so I swapped them to my Bridgestone and then 
swapped them again with some off-brand Albatross. Willing to trade for some 
heat-treated Albatross or sell outright. There are quite scratched up 
despite their relative un-use thanks to my janky vintage MTB levers. Would 
look best with lots of Newbaum's wrapped over them. 

*$13 shipped - Joe's OEM Velo saddle *- big and cushy, not the prettiest. 
Has a loop for saddlebags, though. 

*$13 shipped - Joe's OEM VP (?) platform pedals - *Not 100% sure on the 
branding but these are big plastic platforms with metal studs. I have 
VP-001's but these are basically the plastic version of those. 

*$110 shipped - North St. Bags Route Six Panniers - Pair* - Olive Green - 
These are simple panniers suitable for front or rear racks. 15L a piece, 
made in Portland and packed with no frills: one big sturdy cordura pocket 
lined with xpac. Has strips of velcro inside for a laptop or accessory 
case. I commuted with them a few times as front panniers on an old bike but 
have swapped bikes and bags to a large Saddlesack. They measure 6x9" at the 
base and taper up to 6x12" at the top, about 15" tall. They have a 
simplistic bungee mount on the back but you could upgrade to a lock-in 
mounting system should the need ever arise. They are relatively 
unstructured so they can sway a little if underpacked. 

*$5 shipped - ESI Extra Chunky Grips - *these have a big old hole in them 
from a failed extraction attempt. Comfy and grippy as heck but near 
impossible to get off. Put them on a bike with permanent cockpit. Otherwise 
not worth the effort if you want to swap bars or components often. 

*Photos of things here*: 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxSQOUJdSaeYUE5ua09hNTNIRk0/view?usp=sharing

I am in the market for some lightly used Smart Sam 29x2.1's and the 
aforementioned Albatross bars if anyone knows a person who knows a person. 

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[RBW] Re: Camp Coffee/Coffee outside in Austin, Tx

[Stuart Lovinggood]

I don't have a camp setup but I'll probably just bring some home brew and 
hang out 

On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 12:27:47 PM UTC-5, Will Ashe wrote:
>
> Whoa, I'm definitely down with that! I plan on going to check it out, I 
> hope the folks who have shown interest here will come out as well.
>
> On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 9:58:36 AM UTC-5, Stuart Lovinggood wrote:
>>
>> Looks like Cycleast is kicking things off this Friday morning at the 
>> Lamar Pedestrian Bridge: https://instagram.com/p/BUehrqVDGwW/
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Camp Coffee/Coffee outside in Austin, Tx

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Looks like Cycleast is kicking things off this Friday morning at the Lamar 
Pedestrian Bridge: https://instagram.com/p/BUehrqVDGwW/

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[RBW] Re: WTB: XL/XXL trail bike

[Stuart Lovinggood]

My advice, if you haven't already scouted out the trails you want to ride 
and concluded otherwise for yourself, is to pick up a beater 80s or 90s MTB 
and try the trails before you invest in a fully rigid trail bike for 
Austin. Most (all?) of the fun trails are full of limestone. It's rough on 
a rigid (some might call it an acquired taste). If you're an experienced 
rider it's not as big of an issue but as a beginner MTBer I took this route 
and I'm glad I did before I dropped a bunch of money on a rigid MTB (which 
I really wanted to do). 

I ended up getting a fat hardtail, but have since sold it. Mountain biking 
stresses me out. 

On Monday, May 15, 2017 at 9:41:05 PM UTC-5, Reid Echols wrote:
>
> I'm in the market (aren't we all?) these days, looking for a solid, 
> probably steel-framed, trail bike. Rigid is ok, vintage is ok; just looking 
> for something I can have some fun on offroad, maybe take camping, and hit 
> the Austin trails. 
>
> Basically, I'm looking for a Hunq, but I'm hoping to find something a 
> little lower cost. I'm open to frame-sets or full builds. Just built up my 
> first Riv, a 64cm Waterford Sam, and it's got me covered for any road that 
> warrants the name. This is for primarily trails. 
>
> So if you've got something lying around, or a lead on something like this, 
> I'd love to hear about it! 
>
> Thanks, 
> Reid
>
>

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[RBW] Tires for Joe Appaloosa

[Stuart Lovinggood]

I ride Maxxis Torch, 700x53. They are fat and provide lots of squish at 120tpi. 
Could even work with B65 fenders. Have been proving themselves to be rather 
prone to flats, however. Little to no flat protection if something works its 
way between the treads. 

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[RBW] WTT Choco for Albatross Alu

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Sorry to spam the list with errant WTT posts but I had great success with 
my last one. I have a set of Choco Norm bars (heat-treated aluminum, 55cm, 
25.4 clamp area) that came with my Appaloosa. I prefer the look and 
slightly less sweepy sweep of the Albatross – and the Choco comes back just 
a wee bit too much for me. I swapped the whole setup for Bullmoose bars but 
now that the Chocos are on my MB-5, I realize I enjoy the relative hand 
position more. 

The bars are near new but have a small surface scratch under the grip from 
some stubborn ESI grips. Not super picky about the Albatross bars 
condition. 

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[RBW] Re: FS / WTT - Nitto R14 w/ tombstone for Nitto R14 w/o tombstone

[Stuart Lovinggood]

I've got a trade in the works. Thanks, everyone. 

On Monday, April 24, 2017 at 9:40:07 PM UTC-5, Stuart Lovinggood wrote:
>
> I was impatient and preemptively ordered a pretty R14 with a tombstone 
> from Japan, only to find that it 100% won't work with my large Saddlesack + 
> Joe Appaloosa. 
>
> Open to trade it with someone who has the non-tombstone version and wishes 
> they had otherwise. Perhaps we could just trade the platform if you've 
> already got struts cut for your bike. 
>
> Or I'd just sell it, $100 + shipping costs. 
>
> - Stuart in Austin
>

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[RBW] FS / WTT - Nitto R14 w/ tombstone for Nitto R14 w/o tombstone

[Stuart Lovinggood]

I was impatient and preemptively ordered a pretty R14 with a tombstone from 
Japan, only to find that it 100% won't work with my large Saddlesack + Joe 
Appaloosa. 

Open to trade it with someone who has the non-tombstone version and wishes 
they had otherwise. Perhaps we could just trade the platform if you've 
already got struts cut for your bike. 

Or I'd just sell it, $100 + shipping costs. 

- Stuart in Austin

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Re: [RBW] Re: Opinions on saddlebags? Swift vs. Carradice vs. Sackville

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Indeed – I've already got a large Saddlesack ready to go, which doesn't 
even have provisions for a seatpost strap. Just waiting on a rack to put it 
on. 

On Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 1:20:09 PM UTC-5, ted wrote:
>
> But you do need the large. You already know that, and don't need us to 
> tell you. So what are you waiting for??

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Re: [RBW] Re: Opinions on saddlebags? Swift vs. Carradice vs. Sackville

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Just enough to ruin the finish. I wrapped the leather in some electrical tape 
after I noticed the issue. Hopefully that will keep it from scratching any 
further down. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Opinions on saddlebags? Swift vs. Carradice vs. Sackville

[Stuart Lovinggood]

FWIW, the grommets on the leather straps Swift uses will eat right through your 
seatpost, as I just discovered on my shiny new Joe Appaloosa. Guess I'll order 
that sparkly Nitto seatpost I always wanted. Jk. But seriously. 

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[RBW] Re: 700 x 45-50 options

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Au contrare, Riv has these B65 fenders (albeit not as long as some other 
models), built up on an Appaloosa in the product photo: 

https://www.rivbike.com/collections/fenders/products/sks-esge-commuter-ii-silver-fenders-b65-700c-29er

Riv's description lists these as up to 55mm tires, which means they would 
likely work with the Torches.

On Monday, April 17, 2017 at 10:29:54 AM UTC-5, Ian Strader wrote:
>
> Seems like Compass 700x44 would be about as big as you could get if you 
> wanted fenders on the Appaloosa. Sweet bike, btw
>
> On Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 11:23:56 AM UTC-7, Stuart Lovinggood wrote:
>>
>> Forgot a rear clearance shot (it's pretty close) and a better shot of the 
>> flat section of the tread. 
>>
>> On Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 1:20:47 PM UTC-5, Stuart Lovinggood wrote:
>>>
>>> I have gone on a few rides now with Maxxis Torch tires mounted on my 
>>> Appaloosa. I'm using the stock rims (25mm outer IIRC). Tires are rated at 
>>> 700 x 53 and measure out around 51.5 after breaking in. So far, I like them 
>>> more than my Big Bens but maybe not as much as Compass tires. The treaded 
>>> area is quite thick compared to the sidewalls and has a hard edge, which I 
>>> was not expecting and is also hard to photograph. Folded up it appeared as 
>>> though there would be a significant effect on cornering but inflated the 
>>> tire has a nice tread coverage. I'm working them down slowly, they're now 
>>> at 30/35psi and feel like they could go much lower, but I'm still 
>>> experimenting. The tread is grippy even off road and held up on a short 
>>> steep dirt climb I've washed out on before. 
>>>
>>> My friend test rode the Appaloosa around the parking lot of the local 
>>> brewery and got a piece of glass crammed between the treads. That was less 
>>> than fun. Although it probably would have survived only if it were one of 
>>> the extreme Schwalbe-type flat protection systems. Had a patch kit but the 
>>> patch job seems to be slowly leaking air – is there anything more 
>>> infuriating about bicycles than flat tires?
>>>
>>> Overall I am happy with this tire as a slick for commuting and riding 
>>> gravel/fire roads and will probably keep it on unless I feel like picking 
>>> up a pair of Smart Sams. These are my favorite semislick 50+ tire I've 
>>> tried. That said, they were about $100 for the pair at my LBS and if 
>>> Compass had an offering in this size, I'd pony up the extra dough. The 
>>> Snoqualmie Pass felt plusher at a similar psi ratio. 
>>>
>>> On Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 8:58:32 AM UTC-5, Trenker wrote:
>>>>
>>>> What is available in tires 700 x 45-50 for commuting and touring? For 
>>>> an Atlantis on synergy rims. I have used Marathon Supremes in 700 x 40. 
>>>> They are really nice tires and I have toured with them. Most of the paved 
>>>> and unpaved roads in my area are fine with these, but some newly laid 
>>>> gravel can need a wider tire. 
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I have Compass 700x44 and they are very light tires. For touring they’d 
>>>> be all right because even if I get a flat every couple of days it doesn’t 
>>>> matter, since I stop to rest anyway. But they are hardly bigger than the 
>>>> Compass 700x38, they measure about 40-42 mm on my rims. For combined 
>>>> touring and commuting I want something a bit sturdier than the Compass and 
>>>> a bit lighter construction than the Marathon Supreme, at least 45 mm wide. 
>>>>  
>>>> I want to make good use of the clearance on the Atlantis.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>

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[RBW] Re: ISO/WTB/WTT - New-ish Large Olive Saddlesack

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Thanks for the tip. I checked with them and a few other dealers and no 
luck. Might just wait around for it to come back in stock. Or go with the 
grey, which is beautiful, but the olive would look really nice with a 
silver App. 

On Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 4:20:41 PM UTC-5, Jonathan D. wrote:
>
> RIvelo in PDX should have one. I just purchased one last week. 

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[RBW] ISO/WTB/WTT - New-ish Large Olive Saddlesack

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Pretty narrow target to hit here but I'm on the lookout for a Large 2016 
Saddlesack (with the non-leather bottom mounting) in the olive color. Just 
got off the phone with Riv and they said there *should* be more on the way 
at some point in the future but if someone has one they are unhappy with 
for whatever reason, let's talk! 

I use a large Swift Zeitgeist now, which is quite a bit smaller, but 
willing to trade it if that's what you're into. 

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[RBW] Re: Swift Industries luggage?

[Stuart Lovinggood]

I have a Zeitgeist saddle bag in the large size and love it. Bought it with 
my winnings from my first and only foray into a paid fantasy football 
league. It's well made and has served me well. 

Funny you post that @ultraromance bag, I have been waiting on that one. He 
has a pre-order list you can email him about. The Zeitgeist is great but I 
wish it was juuust bit bigger so I could fit everything I need for a 
commute without relying on panniers or adding a basket. I mean, the 
Zeitgeist already quite a big saddle bag, but I'm looking for an un-leather 
bag in the category of the medium or large Saddlesack, both of which are 
bigger than the Z. 

On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 6:51:57 AM UTC-5, Leaf Slayer wrote:
>
> On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 9:37:44 AM UTC-7, johnb wrote:
>>
>> Mike,
>>
>> I have the hinterland Ozette and love it. My wife has the new Sugarloaf 
>> and loves it. Both are built to last, very light, great looking and super 
>> useful. I may pull the trigger on a Sugarloaf for myself for commuting. I 
>> cannot recommend them enough.
>>
>> john
>>
>
> Thanks for the info John. The Sugarloaf is spendy but also seems 
> practical. Years ago I ran a front basket with a Sackville shopsack and it 
> was okay but I never really loved it. The Sugarloaf seems a great way to 
> go. I do have a Berthoud front bag that's just been sitting in my basement 
> for a few years now. I'm thinking of parting with it and some Ortlieb front 
> panniers to foot the bill for some Swift gear. It's not really practical 
> but I just feel like mixing things up.
>
> Patrick, I hear you about waxed canvas. I have a 10yr old Carradice Nelson 
> LF that's been great. Swift used to do waxed canvas but stopped a while 
> back.I'm fine with their current materials.
>
> I'm also tempted to pull the trigger on one of these 
> www.ultraromance.bigcartel.com
>
> --mike 
>

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Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

[Stuart Lovinggood]

I, like Tim, have settled on a one-bike approach, plus one. So not really 
like Tim at all. I have a new Appaloosa that replaced a Surly Straggler as 
my do-it-all bike. I had a hardtail fat bike but sold it as I didn't really 
enjoy riding any trails tougher than I could ride on my Straggler. And I've 
got an MB-5 as my #2 sitting in the garage, set up as a bar bike for 
running to the grocery or locking up around town. I've had more bikes in 
the stable but really enjoy the simplicity of the one (plus one) approach. 

On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 3:38:42 PM UTC-5, Timothy Orr wrote:
>
> This is a fun thread! 
>
> I just have one bike. 
>
> Riv Protovelo Hunqapillar/Appaloosa. 62cm. 29x2.15 Big Apples. Got it of 
> the list just a bit ago: https://www.instagram.com/p/BR_WNQHhzL4/ 
>
> Dad bike/commuter/tourer/go fast/off roader. 
>
> I'm kind of hoping to just own this bike, and only this bike, until I need 
> to get a Cheviot because I can get my leg over the top tube. 
>
>

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[RBW] WTB Nitto R14 Rack with Tombstone

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Hey, Nick, et. al: looks like Soma still sells this rack direct: 
http://store.somafab.com/nixrtoprera.html - was looking into this myself 
recently. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: A post asking about posts

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Thomson is coming out with a more traditional setback in 25mm, thank 
heavens: 
http://www.cxmagazine.com/thomson-25mm-setback-elite-seatpost-road-cross-gravel-alloy-drop-handlebars

On Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 2:06:54 PM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote:
>
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 2:04 PM, Joe Bernard  > wrote:
>
>> The issue with Thomsons is you have to get the bent version to get any 
>> setback. This can be a problem on Rivs sized for about a fistful of post 
>> showing.
>>
>
> Exactly.  I like Thomson posts, but I don't like the angle of the setback 
> ones.  I wish they'd just make a different setback clamp base on the 
> straight post. 
>

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[RBW] Re: FS - Pair of Jack Brown Blues

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Tires are spoken for, thanks!


On Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 12:40:24 PM UTC-5, Stuart Lovinggood wrote:
>
> For some reason I thought I would have a use for these, but now don't have 
> a bike to run them on. They have at the very most 1000 miles on them. 
> Swapped these out with knobbies quite often so front and rear had plenty of 
> rotation. Took a smallish nail (see photo) but ran with an inner tube just 
> fine. $50 for the pair, shipping included, to CUSA. 
>

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[RBW] Re: 700 x 45-50 options

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Also worth noting that there are now two Smart Sam tire treads. The older is 
great, I've had it on two bikes, and it's the one Riv recommends. The new one 
is modern looking and looks a lot like the Maxxis Crossmark II. I haven't seen 
it in person but I don't think the centerline is continuous anymore. 

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[RBW] Re: 700 x 45-50 options

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Already ordered some Torches for my new Appaloosa. Can report back next week 
with some photos and impressions. 

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[RBW] Re: Photos of new silver Joe Appaloosa color

[Stuart Lovinggood]

I love the silver cranks, too. Especially the logo. Put my order in for a 
55 in silver earlier today. Sold two bikes and with the money I got from 
that, was just $5 short of the Appaloosa + shipping. 

On Monday, March 20, 2017 at 5:38:31 PM UTC-5, Philip Kim wrote:
>
> Yes the silver cranks are nice, well worth the price ino

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[RBW] Re: Photos of new silver Joe Appaloosa color

[Stuart Lovinggood]

For those keeping score, some more pictures on Grant's 
feed: https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/le-sliver-carnk

Really liking this silver color. Was thinking about tracking down a blue in 
my size but, now that I see it, something about this silver speaks to me. 

On Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 8:14:44 PM UTC-6, Stuart Lovinggood wrote:
>
> Saw these on Instagram from Blue Lug in Japan. Looks sharp! 
>
> Source: http://instagram.com/bluelug_kamiuma

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[RBW] Wide drops for loaded Hunqapillar

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Have you seen the Leather-Bar from Crust? Should be back in stock in a month or 
two:  https://www.crustbikes.com/products/wide-load-bar?variant=28423107981

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[RBW] Re: Photos of new silver Joe Appaloosa color

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Ash, looks like these are the levers that come with the stock build, some 
Tektro brand lever. From the photo it looks like they are installed on the 
opposite sides of the bars so the logos are on the inside of the 
handlebars. 

On Monday, March 13, 2017 at 7:51:07 PM UTC-5, Ash A wrote:
>
>
> Does anyone know what make/model brake levers on that fully assembled 
> Appaloosa?
>
>
>
>
>
> On Saturday, 11 March 2017 18:14:44 UTC-8, Stuart Lovinggood wrote:
>>
>> Saw these on Instagram from Blue Lug in Japan. Looks sharp! 
>>
>> Source: http://instagram.com/bluelug_kamiuma
>
>

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[RBW] Re: New (to my wife) Betty Foy

[Stuart Lovinggood]

The red housing, bungee, and pedals are a nice match and a great contrast 
against with the blue. Looks so good!

On Friday, March 10, 2017 at 2:37:06 PM UTC-6, Daniel Betancourt wrote:
>
> Thanks for all the informative posts. I went ahead and ordered a Brooks 
> B67 S saddle through Amazon. She can try that out and see if she likes it 
> better.
>
> I think those pedals are gaudy but it's her bike, so I'll have the MKS 
> Lambda pedals on standby just in case she ends up wanting to swap them out. 
>
> I put a basket on that front rack last night along with the red cargo net 
> (I think that is what it's called) that I had ordered from Riv previously. 
> I've been told I suck at picking colors so that's typically her department. 
> We'll see how it all fleshes out, but so far she seems to like the bike. 
>
>
> 
>
>
>
>>

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[RBW] cool new geometry section on rivbike.com

[Stuart Lovinggood]

A little bummed the standover heights for Joe aren't listed, if only for the 
reason that I've tried two of those and would like to know how their 
calculations match to my fit. 

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[RBW] Re: Rivet Pearl or C17 Carved

[Stuart Lovinggood]

If there's an opportunity to try out the Rivet I'd say go for it. I have a 
carved C17 and while it's probably the best vegan saddle I've come across, 
it's far from as magic as I would have hoped it to be. 

On Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 3:25:48 PM UTC-6, Surlyprof wrote:
>
> I need to get a new saddle and want to get one with a cutout.  Narrowed it 
> down to the Rivet Pearl and the Brooks C17 Carved.  Anyone have any 
> thoughts and opinions regarding the pros and cons of these saddles?  Would 
> love to get some personal experiences before I plunk down the cash.
>
> Thanks,
> John
>

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Re: [RBW] Silver or green Joe?

[Stuart Lovinggood]

I, too, have a hard time picturing what the silver would look like as a full 
frame. Especially around the lugs. Could be rad or could be just fine. 

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[RBW] Re: FS-Joe Appaloosa

[Stuart Lovinggood]

Gah. If this were a month or two from now I'd be taking you up on this 
offer but I need to clear out the stable first. I rode a 55 at Riv a couple 
weeks ago and it was a little cramped for me. Quite like the v1 colors over 
the new batch, although they didn't have an exact sample of the new green 
color in the shop at the time. If you don't mind me asking, what are your 
PBH and height? I was measured at an 87 which I found hard to believe and 
they didn't have the 58 in stock to try out. 

On Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 9:16:53 PM UTC-6, Gossamer wrote:
>
> As close to new 58 Appaloosa in blue.
>
> Buil kit from Riv that included Nitto Choco Moose bars and added a read 
> Pletscher Rack with pannier rails, front Mark's rack and Sackville small 
> trunk (gray), kickstand. Currently has a Soma drop bar on it with Dura Ace 
> shifters. Already newbaumed chain stay, both sets of bars and put on a 
> great bell.
>
> Bike has fewer than 100 miles on it. It's closer to new than a demo could 
> be...it's sadly too big despite following the fit guide.
>
> I'd be happy to discuss further if someone would like. I'd like to get 
> $2100 for it since I have more than $2600 into it. It will be 
> professionally shipped and you'll get both bars and all mentioned above. 
> Only thing I would keep are the saddle and the pedals.
>
>
>

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