[RBW] Re: FS: Rat Trap Pass Tires

[TP H]

Direct message sent, thanks 

On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 2:34:32 PM UTC-8 gre...@gmail.com wrote:

> RH RTP tires for sale. About 200 miles. Have been sitting in a wheel box 
> for a couple years In my basement. $75
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/vPbEoUbLM1mC1osc7
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[RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Clem H complete with extras

[TP H]

Bike sold

On Monday, January 29, 2024 at 10:09:07 AM UTC-8 TP H wrote:

> Hi folks, I'm selling my awesome Clem to make room for the ever-expanding 
> universe that is twin girls, now 15 months and counting.  Below is a link 
> to the Craigslist post.  If you want it shipped, I'm willing to split the 
> cost for it to be boxed up, and I'll drop the price 10% so you can arrange 
> shipping.  Thanks, Tyler!
>
>
> https://eugene.craigslist.org/bik/d/eugene-rivendell-clem-smith-jr-59cm/7710085211.html
>

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[RBW] FS: 59cm Clem H complete with extras

[TP H]

Hi folks, I'm selling my awesome Clem to make room for the ever-expanding 
universe that is twin girls, now 15 months and counting.  Below is a link 
to the Craigslist post.  If you want it shipped, I'm willing to split the 
cost for it to be boxed up, and I'll drop the price 10% so you can arrange 
shipping.  Thanks, Tyler!

https://eugene.craigslist.org/bik/d/eugene-rivendell-clem-smith-jr-59cm/7710085211.html

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[RBW] Re: What Nitto Stem Is This???

[TP H]

It’s the Crystem

On Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 11:03:56 AM UTC-8 kirkebc...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> Spotted this Nitto stem on a Crust bike posted on the Crumbworks Instagram 
> account - a cool bike shop in Japan. 
>
> Does anyone have any idea what model Nitto stem this is? It's hard to tell 
> from the photo if it's a regular quill stem clamp with just the bolts in a 
> different position, or if it's a fully removable clamp design. Any insight 
> appreciated! Thanks![image: Screenshot 2023-01-11 at 9.59.09 PM.png][image: 
> Screenshot 2023-01-11 at 10.00.19 PM.png]
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Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

[TP H]

Thanks, loving all these builds. For the folks running flat bars, what’s 
your stem extension length?

On Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 6:42:35 PM UTC-7 brendonoid wrote:

> Beautiful parts choice and build, and yeah, these hillibikes need short 
> stems to run flat bars. They are lng.
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

[TP H]

Looks and sounds awesome Erik - thanks for letting me live vicariously 
while I wait!

On Monday, May 23, 2022 at 8:17:57 AM UTC-7 Erik wrote:

> Don't mind at all.  I'm 210-215 most of the time.  I drop under 200 when 
> I'm more active and can go higher when I'm buried at work and stressed out, 
>  but the 210 - 215 range is more consistent.  The Susie didn't feel squishy 
> or overly flexy in normal riding.  I was just aware of the give once I 
> loaded it up and got it out onto more burly trails.  Some context for my 
> comment: I bought these bikes to flesh out the void left by selling off my 
> last mountain bike. I wanted something I could ride on the same trails I 
> rode for years on bikes with suspension, mostly technical, very rocky 
> singletrack.  I didn't really notice flex on the Susie outside of those 
> specific conditions and it was likely just as much about my perception as 
> it was about any actual flex.  It rode beautifully, I just wanted a little 
> more room for gear and my own fluctuations in weight.   My office is a few 
> hundred yards from the trailhead for Skyline Wilderness Park here in Napa. 
>  The first mile or so of trails that I ride on a regular basis are really 
> rocky and in bad shape as are some of my favorite trails deeper in the 
> park.  Those sections of trail tend to define my off-rode bike preferences. 
>  
>
> For context, this is the progression of bikes leading to the Gus: Seven 
> Sola (titanium) > Salsa Horsethief (full sus) >  Susie > Gus. I liked 
> oversize, stiff frames on my mountain bikes as the years went on.  The 
> Susie was going to feel flexible by comparison on the same trails. I had 
> originally planned on purchasing a Gus, but got impatient and found a Susie 
> for trade from another member of this group last summer.  I took the Gus 
> out on that first section of trail yesterday and had a blast.  As a steel 
> bike it's more flexible than my titanium and aluminum mountain bikes, but a 
> little stiffer than the Susie.  Not a huge deal, just a little point of 
> preference!  The last shot in the attached photos is the Susie.  Same build 
> as the Gus, except the stem.  
>
>
> On Monday, May 23, 2022 at 6:04:58 AM UTC-7 fra...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Great looking build! Love all the Paul parts. Do you mind if I ask what 
>> your weight is that the Susie didn’t feel quite stout enough?
>>
>>


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Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

[TP H]

Anybody got their’s yet?

On Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 3:58:19 PM UTC-7 fra...@gmail.com wrote:

> And congratulations on your Susie!
>
> On Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 3:57:46 PM UTC-7 Ryan Frahm wrote:
>
>> That is great news! If I was closer and/or had a car, I’d go get it! 
>>
>> On Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 2:31:39 PM UTC-7 duh...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> They made it to HQ on Monday, I'd expect you could call and arrange 
>>> pickup as of now, I'll be grabbing my new Susie on Saturday!
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On May 18, 2022, at 12:34 PM, Ryan Frahm  wrote:
>>>
>>> Friday or Monday. Here it is Wednesday and I am getting anxious! I 
>>> guess if it doesn’t get here before we make our move back north, I can 
>>> swing by and pick it up on the way. Sure was hoping for a camp ride with it 
>>> before we leave but that window is closing in a hurry. Sure hope we hear 
>>> something soon!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Monday, May 16, 2022 at 8:49:12 AM UTC-7 jmlmu...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
 If any Gus owners want a black Nitto threadless stem to match that head 
 badge, I have one for sale! The ad is buried a few months back maybe I’ll 
 bump it up. 

 Joe

 On May 16, 2022, at 4:57 AM, lconley  wrote:

 The rear dropouts have two less threaded mounts (there are three on 
 the original). Interesting how the smaller frame has the nicer scalloped 
 seatstays at the seat tube connection. Note that the larger frames also 
 have the extra water bottle mounts on the seat tube (both versions).


 [image: IMG_0675s.jpg]

 Laing

 On Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 2:38:50 AM UTC-4 brendonoid wrote:

> The differences I can spot: 
> -The top tube decal has moved to the chain stay. 
> -The rear dropout is the new one that first appeared on on the 
> Platypus, replacing the old one that had the ugly tube squish connection. 
> There is a slight change to seat stay braze-ons positions probably due to 
> this change.
> -The Gus forks are no longer the complicated crowns of the original 
> run (though I think that changed mid - original batch when there was a 
> mistake with the forks sizes? my memory is fuzzy on this point.)
> Is there anything I have missed? I wonder if there are any secret geo 
> changes? Grant always seems to change *something *between batches, 
> historically.
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

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The more I look at it though, the black does compliment the black in the 
GBW head badge really nicely

On Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 8:23:12 AM UTC-7 TP H wrote:

> All the colors look amazing! I wonder if the GBWs will come with black 
> headsets and the Susies silver? I’m hoping it’s a Blue Lug thing and they 
> come silver through Riv.
>
> On Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 6:40:05 AM UTC-7 Paul M wrote:
>
>> The musical instrument decals were originally on the top tube and 
>> non-drive side chain stays. Now the decals are on the drive side chain 
>> stays which a lot of riders wrap with cloth tape. You got to like the dark 
>> gold color and the Breezer style dropouts. Oh ya, and the dobro guitar 
>> decal. Thanks for the pictures!
>>
>> On Saturday, 14 May 2022 at 23:38:50 UTC-7 brendonoid wrote:
>>
>>> The differences I can spot: 
>>> -The top tube decal has moved to the chain stay. 
>>> -The rear dropout is the new one that first appeared on on the Platypus, 
>>> replacing the old one that had the ugly tube squish connection. There is a 
>>> slight change to seat stay braze-ons positions probably due to this change.
>>> -The Gus forks are no longer the complicated crowns of the original run 
>>> (though I think that changed mid - original batch when there was a mistake 
>>> with the forks sizes? my memory is fuzzy on this point.)
>>> Is there anything I have missed? I wonder if there are any secret geo 
>>> changes? Grant always seems to change *something *between batches, 
>>> historically.
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

[TP H]

All the colors look amazing! I wonder if the GBWs will come with black 
headsets and the Susies silver? I’m hoping it’s a Blue Lug thing and they 
come silver through Riv.

On Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 6:40:05 AM UTC-7 Paul M wrote:

> The musical instrument decals were originally on the top tube and 
> non-drive side chain stays. Now the decals are on the drive side chain 
> stays which a lot of riders wrap with cloth tape. You got to like the dark 
> gold color and the Breezer style dropouts. Oh ya, and the dobro guitar 
> decal. Thanks for the pictures!
>
> On Saturday, 14 May 2022 at 23:38:50 UTC-7 brendonoid wrote:
>
>> The differences I can spot: 
>> -The top tube decal has moved to the chain stay. 
>> -The rear dropout is the new one that first appeared on on the Platypus, 
>> replacing the old one that had the ugly tube squish connection. There is a 
>> slight change to seat stay braze-ons positions probably due to this change.
>> -The Gus forks are no longer the complicated crowns of the original run 
>> (though I think that changed mid - original batch when there was a mistake 
>> with the forks sizes? my memory is fuzzy on this point.)
>> Is there anything I have missed? I wonder if there are any secret geo 
>> changes? Grant always seems to change *something *between batches, 
>> historically.
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

[TP H]

Made it to Oakland!

On Friday, May 6, 2022 at 7:51:14 AM UTC-7 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote:

> If anyone's wanting to tour with their hillibike and are looking for a 
> Cliffhanger/SON dynamo wheel in 650b, look no further than here. I'm 
> selling one for $3000 (Hubbahubbah attached, with all the other stuff you 
> might expect)
> -Kai
>
> On Friday, May 6, 2022 at 10:46:37 AM UTC-4 fra...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I think the Cliffhanger is about the only option for these things. I have 
>> a set of Teravail Ehline 2.5” mounted to mine ready to add tubeless 
>> sealant. Just a note, bot front and rear held air for over a week before 
>> starting to lose pressure without sealant. Very good sign I’d say. 
>>
>> I believe I read something where Grant said Velocity is working on a 
>> wider version of the Cliffhanger? Maybe I imagined it. But I would be 
>> interested in something like a 30i rim for going with a 2.8” tire in the 
>> future! Sometimes you want more float. 
>>
>> I am also hoping for an update today…
>> On Friday, May 6, 2022 at 5:02:38 AM UTC-7 wallye...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> What about rim/tires?
>>> For rims it'll be Velocity Cliffhangers.  For rubber it's either 
>>> Schwalbe Johnny Watts or Surly Extra Terrestrials as options.
>>> Here's hoping for an email update today...
>>>
>>>
>>> On Friday, May 6, 2022 at 2:13:45 AM UTC-4 brendonoid wrote:
>>>
 The Hive mind here is real. I was thinking the T-rack would be perfect 
 on the Susie since it isn't supposed to carry much weight. I thought a 
 t-rack on the front fork (the strongest part) would be the safest way to 
 have a basket and some manythings cages for a 
 lightweight/overnighter/explore type of ride.
 I hope there is some news in the email tomorrow.



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[RBW] Re: Jim 7-Speed Cassettes

[TP H]

Scott, the capacity math works out but it looks like the specs for that 
rear derailer list a max sprocket of 34t 
(https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/alivio-t4000/RD-T4000.html).  
It may still work outright (specs are conservative) but, if not, one of the 
links/tabs (e.g., WolfTooth road or goat link) to drop the derailer down 
will likely make it all work out.

On Monday, May 2, 2022 at 11:02:14 AM UTC-7 greenteadrinkers wrote:

> Was hoping for some advice... on my Sam, I'm interested in the Jim 7s 
> 13-42, with a 40 x 24 upfront, and Silver shifters in friction. The big 
> question I have is rear derailer choice, would the Shimano Alivio T4000 
> make sense? it's rated as a 9-speed with a total capacity of 45T.
>
> Thanks,
> Scott
>
> On Monday, May 2, 2022 at 1:03:09 PM UTC-4 lconley wrote:
>
>> Nerding-out on gearing:
>>
>> The % changes on the S-ride 13-34 are 14%, 18%, 15%, 13%, 15%, 19%. 
>> maximum delta % in lower 6 is 5% (13% to 18%)
>>
>> The % changes on the Shimano 13-34 are 14%, 13%, 16%, 18%, 19%, 16%. 
>> maximum delta % in lower 6 is 6% (13% to 19%)
>>
>> I thing the S ride is better, but this is much ado about nothing. 
>> I personally think the biggest jump should always be on the biggest 
>> (lowest) gear as is the case with the Riv S-ride. I don't need two bailout 
>> gears.
>>
>> I still ride freewheels on some bikes - My Rivendell sourced Shimano 7 
>> speed freewheel on my 1x Riv commuter is 14-16-18-20-22-24-34 for 13%, 12%, 
>> 11%, 10%, 9%, 34%. -maximum delta % in lower 6 is 4% (9% to 13%) I think 
>> this about ideal, could have maybe substituted a 25 for the 24, but again - 
>> much ado about nothing.
>>
>> My NOS Suntour Winner 7 is 12-14-16-18-21-24-30 for 15%, 13%, 12%, 15%, 
>> 13%, 22%. maximum delta % in lower 6 is 3% (12% to 15%), It is going on my 
>> Bombadil with a triple crank.
>>
>> Laing
>>
>> On Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 9:17:20 AM UTC-4 John Hawrylak wrote:
>>
>>> I agree with Garth about the poor gear progressions on the 13-34 Jim.  
>>>  The Shimano HG-50-K 13-134 is
>>> 13-15-17-20-24-29-34
>>> which IMHO is much better, it avoids the 15-18 problem and has 2-3-4-5-5 
>>> spacing above 15 vs the Jim's  3-3-3-4-6 spacing.   I used the HG-50-K on 
>>> my 88 Voyageur and gives very good spacing.   IRD also sold the same copy 
>>> of a HG-50-K for about $30 2 years ago.  I do not see it in the IRD store 
>>> now.  Maybe they changed suppliers.
>>>
>>> The 13-42 is also poor do to the 13-16 jump leaving NO 2 step drop for 
>>> the high gears.  My 1975 Shimano 14-32 5 speed had a 14-17 jump and was 
>>> always frustrating on level terrain finding a good high cog.  The 13-15 
>>> solves that.
>>>
>>> In all, why does anyone want to go from 9 speed to 7 speed???   I can 
>>> see them saying here is a supply of 7 speed for folks with 126 OLD rears, 
>>> but if you have a 130 OLD rear just use the 9 speeds out there.  They have 
>>> better progression.
>>>
>>> I think RBW is pitching folks a lemon with these as saying convert from 
>>> 9 to 7 speeds.
>>>
>>> John Hawrylak
>>> Woodstown NJ
>>> On Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 7:30:36 PM UTC-4 Garth wrote:
>>>
 I had some bit of hope that these would use an consistent gear 
 progression of 15-17-20-24 on the 13-34, but no . S-Works does the 
 overly big 15-18 jump along with the 18-21-24 which is unnecessarily 
 close. 
 I often wonder of anyone who designs these actually rides it. IRD does 
 some 
 weird cog progression with some of their offerings as well. 
 On Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 5:00:50 PM UTC-4 hinton...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> In 2022, pretty cool to see 7-speed cassettes sell out in less than 12 
> hours. But, if you missed out, this is a PSA that Soma has them in stock 
> still, though they don’t include the spacers like Riv did.
>
> 13-34: 
> https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/590906-s-ride-cassette-7sp-13-34t-cs-m200-6765?category=735
>
> 13-42: 
> https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/590907-s-ride-cassette-7sp-13-42t-cs-e500-6766?category=735
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Re: [RBW] Re: Jim 7-Speed Cassettes

[TP H]

I too like the extra tire-to-chain clearance for wider tires.  Also, while 
I prefer a 2x setup to 1x (for aesthetic and closer gear steps reasons), at 
the same time I like some simplicity and don't want a ton of gears, so 7 
with the 2x is a good minimal arrangement for me.  Lastly, I like using 
(wearing down) all of my gears rather than having one (the 11t) or two that 
don't see much action and seem like lost value.

On Monday, May 2, 2022 at 8:24:21 AM UTC-7 RichS wrote:

> My thinking lines up with Ray's point about cogs and chains matching up as 
> the number of cogs increased and chains became correspondingly narrower. 
> Patrick's experience has been the opposite. It's always a Good Day to buy a 
> new part! Why not try a skinny chain for my fat 7 and 8 speed cogs? 
>
> Thanks Ray, Garth and Patrick for your thoughts.
>
> Best,
> Rich in ATL
>
> On Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 6:15:16 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> "He delighted to tread upon the brink of meaning."
>>
>> Sorry Garth, I couldn't resist. I like you, don't worry.
>>
>> On Sun, May 1, 2022 at 11:40 AM Garth  wrote:
>>
>>> ... It's a very Good Day  All-ways a good Day !  
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Jim 7-Speed Cassettes

[TP H]

In 2022, pretty cool to see 7-speed cassettes sell out in less than 12 
hours. But, if you missed out, this is a PSA that Soma has them in stock 
still, though they don’t include the spacers like Riv did.

13-34: 
https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/590906-s-ride-cassette-7sp-13-34t-cs-m200-6765?category=735

13-42: 
https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/590907-s-ride-cassette-7sp-13-42t-cs-e500-6766?category=735

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[RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

[TP H]

I too am pumped for these to arrive!  I'm hoping we get a newsletter email 
today from Will that confirms their arrival at port by yesterdays estimated 
date.  That will then only be topped by Riv's first shared photo of the 
actual frames - talk about a sight for sore eyes :)  This XL orange Gus is 
my first Riv, so its been a little hard to wait, but ultimately I 
understand the delay with how supply chain issues are going these days.  
The extra time has been nice though to get parts lined up.  I found a NOS 
Nexave Rapid Rise derailer at my local tool/hardware recyclery/co-op for 
$12!  I eBay sourced an old XT crank set with quasi-unconventional 94/58 
BCDs to run a 32/20 double.  That combo paired with a 7-speed 13-34 will 
allow me the climbing gears to get up my sometime steep trails here in 
Eugene, OR, while maintaining some top-end to make the descents nice, too.  
Brooks B17, Velocity Cliffhangers, Bontrager 2.6 XR2s, 65cm Tosco bars, 
Soma High Rider stem, and a few purple (i.e., SimWorks bar end plugs, chain 
ring bolts, and Paul Gino mount) and blue (i.e., Koma tail light and 
Radavist stem cap) anodized bits round out the highlights.

On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 11:33:30 AM UTC-7 Erik wrote:

> I had a complete build for my new Gus from a Susie that I sold in 
> December.  The plan had been to simply buy a new stem but leave everything 
> else as is:  WI/Cliffhanger wheel set from Rich, WI 1x cranks, Tumbleweed 
> Persuader bars, Paul Motolite brakes and levers, etc.  But because I've had 
> so much time to think about it, I've ended up with three bar options, a new 
> Garbaruk 11-50 cassette and pulley kit, new shifters, a LOT of headset 
> spacers, stem caps, bar tape color options, grips, etc.  It's going to be a 
> beautiful build and I can't wait to get started.  
>
> I'm sure there will be a lot of pictures once it's all set up.  Hoping 
> that the ship made it on schedule!   
>
>
> On Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 6:54:45 AM UTC-7 fra...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I have been wanting to post for weeks asking about builds to come. 
>> Hopefully they make it to port today and we will be seeing them soon! I had 
>> a pretty mellow Riv style build planned. While waiting, I’ve collected some 
>> other options as well. Can’t wait to put it together! 
>> I’m sure everyone else waiting for one is as excited as I am. I look 
>> forward to seeing some great builds!
>>
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Re: [RBW] 1400 front derailers

[TP H]

Made by MicroShift but no model 
mention: https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/early-april

On Monday, April 25, 2022 at 4:04:44 PM UTC-7 E. Ricky Creek wrote:

>
> It is probably some version of the IRD sub compact. 
>
> My last apartment had a side door that took a skeleton key. I had a box of 
> old keys and one worked on that door. I found another similar key and filed 
> it down to work, too. So that became the door we always used, because why 
> wouldn't I? This was just a few years ago. 
>
> On Monday, April 25, 2022 at 3:53:04 PM UTC-5 Garth wrote:
>
>> The reference of a "skeleton key" derailleur is a figure of speech, 
>> dontcha know ?  
>> You betcha it is .
>> Referring to "one derailleur suitable for everything" . like a master 
>> key to open any lock, so to speak. The "everything" in this case refers to 
>> the bikes Riv designs, contracts, and configures for customers. 
>>
>> I emailed Grant a while ago about FD's and he mentioned the incoming FD 
>> was a model that they had sold before, that took 48-50 tooth rings. So if 
>> anyone has a good memory or archive it would reveal itself. So no, it won't 
>> be some odd doohickey to move the chain around !
>>
>> On Monday, April 25, 2022 at 3:53:31 PM UTC-4 captaincon...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> It's probably an actual skeleton key similar to the stick shift method 
>>> they used to espouse.
>>>
>>>
>>> Fair winds,
>>>
>>> Captain Conway Bennett
>>> 239.877.4119 <(239)%20877-4119>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Apr 25, 2022, 2:24 PM Joe Mullins  wrote:
>>>
 I’m not sure if I missed it but does anyone know what these derailleurs 
 look like?

 Thanks,

 Joe in Los Angeles

 On Apr 25, 2022, at 12:10 PM, Conway Bennett  
 wrote:

 I find front derailleurs tedious to setup, and I rarely *need* them.  
 Advent X is the best solution in my opinion.  But I also live in th second 
 flattest state.

 On Monday, April 25, 2022 at 2:07:06 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:

> On the March 18th email update, Rivendell reported that the container 
> full of frames would also contain *1400 Front Derailers*.  They 
> indicated this model will work with all their bikes, but they didn't say 
> exactly what it is, giving it the nickname "skeleton key".  I wonder how 
> much space 1,400 front derailers will take up.  
>
> For those who don't know what's special about "Rivendell Front 
> Derailers", it's a combination of a few things:
>
> 1. Rivendells typically have a bit more BB drop than most other bikes
> 2. Rivendell builds often have a small-sized "big" chainring.  Like a 
> 42 big ring, or a 38, or a 34!
> 3. Rivendells typically have a more laid back Seat Tube Angle than 
> most other bikes
>
> the combination of those three things brings the trailing edge of the 
> front derailer down close to the chainstays.  So close, that in many 
> cases 
> you flat out can't set up the front derailer "correctly".  You have to 
> run 
> it floating way above the chainrings.  For a lot of people, this works 
> just 
> fine, and some people actually brag about it.  When somebody claims that 
> Combination X is a problem, it's fun to retort "I have Combination X and 
> it's just fine!"  
>
> Anyhow, 650B bikes have less of this problem (because less BB drop).  
> Still, it's something to think about.  I prepared by stocking up on 
> Shimano 
> CX70 Front Derailers when they existed, and now I'm super stingy with 
> those.  I'm going to give the "skeleton key" FD a look and may buy a few 
> of 
> those also.  As an amateur machinist and maker, I've even dabbled with 
> making my own Front Derailers.  
>
> Or, you can avoid this altogether and run a 1xDrivetrain!
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
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Re: [RBW] Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

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Hoping it’ll be the orange Gus I’ve got coming in!

On Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 2:28:10 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:

> I mean, *in addition to, as a second, occasional wheelset.* The divinely 
> perfect Elk Passes would be the primary tires.
>
> On Sat, Apr 2, 2022 at 3:25 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>
>> ... . Of course, if the sole bike, I'd have a Naches Pass wheelset built 
>> for this (I think they'd fit).
>>
>  
>
>> [image: image.png]
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Apr 2, 2022 at 7:22 AM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> If you follow Rivendell on Instagram, they asked their followers a fun 
>>> question yesterday: 
>>>
>>> You get one bike for the rest of your life - what frame material, and 
>>> what style - mixte or normal? 
>>>
>>
>
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>
> ---
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> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum
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