Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot questions

[JRStern11 via RBW Owners Bunch]

I have the original tektro side pull that Riv sold at the time for the Bleriot, 
I assume the Silver are the same but private labeled. My right knee had a 
replacement almost 3 years ago, I was not one of the lucky ones who bounced 
back really easily. I ride but pay the piper afterwards but more my back than 
knee. I get some RFA treatments and it seems to help my back. My replaced knee 
just had a treatment but it is too soon to tell. I fear one day lifting it over 
the TT may become an issue but it is not a problem at this point.

Thanks for the info. I have np even disappointed in Soma’s Customer Service, 
maybe those Tekro brakes Riv is selling are different than the ones I have, or 
maybe the bike or maybe the Bleriot just does not have much extra clearance. I 
had Berthoud fenders on it but they always seemed a pain.

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On Sat, May 15, 2021 at 9:11 PM, exliontamer  wrote:

> My wife's Bleriot has those Dia Compe center pulls(which work incredibly 
> well) and I've fit 42s fendered under there but every twig she ran over got 
> caught up in the fenders. It looks like Soma still sells the Riv side pulls 
> https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/rivendell-silver-73mm-caliper-f-r-set-2863?category=169
>  but I think these are the same thing 
> https://www.rivbike.com/collections/braking/products/brakes-sidepull-tektro-r559-allen
> I'm not trying to fuel anything here but I have shoulder issues and riding 
> upright really helped me out. I'd never presume to know what your knee issues 
> are like but I think the Yves, Betty, Cheviot, or Platypus would be a nice 
> choice for something like that.
>
> On Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 8:27:46 AM UTC-5 Joel S wrote:
>
>> Thanks, this helps as I have never heard of wide mouth Riv sidepull brakes. 
>> No wonder my old Bleriot cannot take more (or much more) than 42mm.
>>
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>>
>> On Sat, May 15, 2021 at 3:25 AM, exliontamer  wrote:
>>
>>> Found an old chart and 650x45mm is the maximum stated width. The bikes seem 
>>> to be designed around those wide mouth Riv sidepull brakes and the 
>>> clearance on those is pretty bonkers. I'm riding 38s(I have a 60cm frame) 
>>> and have a massive amount of room. I know the Platypus has even more room 
>>> and is a very similar design if 45mm isn't enough tire for you. Also, the 
>>> top tube is long so if you're not cool with upright bars it may not be a 
>>> good choice.
>>> As far as recommending one, I couldn't say enough nice things about it. 
>>> It's my favorite bike I've owned and the step through makes everything 
>>> easier. It handles absurdly well at every speed. It's just a fun, 
>>> comfortable bike that I want to ride. It's definitely everything I like 
>>> about Rivendell(inclusive, non-aggressive, versatile, good looking, fun) 
>>> wrapped up in a neat package.
>>>
>>> On Friday, May 14, 2021 at 10:45:38 PM UTC-5 Joel S wrote:
>>>
 Thanks Pam, I wish I was closer but you have helped with the clearance 
 question.

 Much appreciated,

 Joel
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 On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 10:59 PM, Pam Bikes  wrote:

> I have a 50 cm Betty - basically the same as the Cheviot. I have a 47 cm 
> Betty and know that I have 1 1/2 in wide tires and fenders with 
> sidepulls. The 50 has sidepulls and the same size tire and I'm sure I can 
> put fenders on it but haven't. Let me know if you want me to measure it. 
> I'm in Charlotte, NC and you're welcome to come ride it to see how it 
> fits, feels.
>
> On Friday, May 14, 2021 at 12:45:17 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:
>
>> Thanks Justin. If I decided to try and find one the 50 would be the 
>> right size. I know my 55cm Bleriot with sidepull cannot take 48mm tires. 
>> I thought it was the brakes.
>>
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>>
>> On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 10:34 AM, Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) 
>>  wrote:
>>
>>> I can't comment on the 50cm Chev, but I have 700x50 tires on my 60cm 
>>> with a Tektro R559 sidepull in the rear and there's plenty of 
>>> clearance. Without fenders, I think you'd be fine clearing a 650bx50 on 
>>> the smaller model. (From my experience, Riv is rather conservative on 
>>> their max tire size recommendations.)
>>>
>>> Not sure what your PBH is but another option would be a 45cm Clem L 
>>> (48.5 chainstays) which can fit up to 26x2.4" tires with a V-brake or 
>>> cantis.
>>> On Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 10:16:28 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:
>>>
 Looking at the geometry charts it appears that the 50cm Cheviot has 
 45cm chainstays , so short by Riv’s current standards. Also with 
 sidepull brakes (not sure how this works with room for fat tires). Can 
 anyone comment on this?

 Right now I have 2 Rivs with toptubes and am fine with them. A step 
 thru might be nice if one 

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot questions

[Justin Kennedy]

The Tektro R559’s are the same as the Riv Silver side pulls. The latter are
no longer made and Tektro has taken the design mainstream.

On Sat, May 15, 2021 at 9:11 PM exliontamer  wrote:

> My wife's Bleriot has those Dia Compe center pulls(which work incredibly
> well) and I've fit 42s fendered under there but every twig she ran over got
> caught up in the fenders. It looks like Soma still sells the Riv side pulls
> https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/rivendell-silver-73mm-caliper-f-r-set-2863?category=169
> but I think these are the same thing
> https://www.rivbike.com/collections/braking/products/brakes-sidepull-tektro-r559-allen
> I'm not trying to fuel anything here but I have shoulder issues and riding
> upright really helped me out. I'd never presume to know what your knee
> issues are like but I think the Yves, Betty, Cheviot, or Platypus would be
> a nice choice for something like that.
>
>
> On Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 8:27:46 AM UTC-5 Joel S wrote:
>
>> Thanks, this helps as I have never heard of wide mouth Riv sidepull
>> brakes.  No wonder my old Bleriot cannot take more (or much more) than
>> 42mm.
>>
>> Sent from ProtonMail for iOS
>>
>>
>> On Sat, May 15, 2021 at 3:25 AM, exliontamer  wrote:
>>
>> Found an old chart and 650x45mm is the maximum stated width. The bikes
>> seem to be designed around those wide mouth Riv sidepull brakes and the
>> clearance on those is pretty bonkers. I'm riding 38s(I have a 60cm frame)
>> and have a massive amount of room. I know the Platypus has even more room
>> and is a very similar design if 45mm isn't enough tire for you. Also, the
>> top tube is long so if you're not cool with upright bars it may not be a
>> good choice.
>> As far as recommending one, I couldn't say enough nice things about it.
>> It's my favorite bike I've owned and the step through makes everything
>> easier. It handles absurdly well at every speed. It's just a fun,
>> comfortable bike that I want to ride. It's definitely everything I like
>> about Rivendell(inclusive, non-aggressive, versatile, good looking, fun)
>> wrapped up in a neat package.
>>
>>
>> On Friday, May 14, 2021 at 10:45:38 PM UTC-5 Joel S wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Thanks Pam, I wish I was closer but you have helped with the clearance
>>> question.
>>>
>>> Much appreciated,
>>>
>>> Joel
>>> Sent from ProtonMail for iOS
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 10:59 PM, Pam Bikes 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I have a 50 cm Betty - basically the same as the Cheviot.  I have a 47
>>> cm Betty and know that I have 1 1/2 in wide tires and fenders with
>>> sidepulls.  The 50 has sidepulls and the same size tire and I'm sure I can
>>> put fenders on it but haven't.  Let me know if you want me to measure it.
>>> I'm in Charlotte, NC and you're welcome to come ride it to see how it fits,
>>> feels.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Friday, May 14, 2021 at 12:45:17 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:
>>>

 Thanks Justin.  If I decided to try and find one the 50 would be the
 right size.  I know my 55cm Bleriot with sidepull cannot take 48mm tires.
 I thought it was the brakes.


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 On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 10:34 AM, Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) <
 thesix...@gmail.com> wrote:

 I can't comment on the 50cm Chev, but I have 700x50 tires on my 60cm
 with a Tektro R559 sidepull in the rear and there's plenty of clearance.
 Without fenders, I think you'd be fine clearing a 650bx50 on the smaller
 model. (From my experience, Riv is rather conservative on their max tire
 size recommendations.)

 Not sure what your PBH is but another option would be a 45cm Clem L
 (48.5 chainstays) which can fit up to 26x2.4" tires with a V-brake or
 cantis.

 On Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 10:16:28 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:

> Looking at the geometry charts  it appears that the 50cm Cheviot has
> 45cm chainstays , so short by Riv’s current standards. Also with sidepull
> brakes (not sure how this works with room for fat tires).  Can anyone
> comment on this?
>
> Right now I have 2 Rivs with toptubes and am fine with them.  A step
> thru might be nice if one of these can be found..  a knee replacement
> and bad back might make this viable.
>
> Your info on this bike especially the tire clearance would be
> appreciated.  I am not a fan of the long chainstay models. Fenders would
> not be used, I ride in dry conditions.
>
> Thank you
>
> Joel
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Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot questions

[exliontamer]

My wife's Bleriot has those Dia Compe center pulls(which work incredibly 
well) and I've fit 42s fendered under there but every twig she ran over got 
caught up in the fenders. It looks like Soma still sells the Riv side 
pulls 
https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/rivendell-silver-73mm-caliper-f-r-set-2863?category=169
 
but I think these are the same thing 
https://www.rivbike.com/collections/braking/products/brakes-sidepull-tektro-r559-allen
I'm not trying to fuel anything here but I have shoulder issues and riding 
upright really helped me out. I'd never presume to know what your knee 
issues are like but I think the Yves, Betty, Cheviot, or Platypus would be 
a nice choice for something like that. 


On Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 8:27:46 AM UTC-5 Joel S wrote:

> Thanks, this helps as I have never heard of wide mouth Riv sidepull 
> brakes.  No wonder my old Bleriot cannot take more (or much more) than 
> 42mm.  
>
> Sent from ProtonMail for iOS
>
>
> On Sat, May 15, 2021 at 3:25 AM, exliontamer  wrote:
>
> Found an old chart and 650x45mm is the maximum stated width. The bikes 
> seem to be designed around those wide mouth Riv sidepull brakes and the 
> clearance on those is pretty bonkers. I'm riding 38s(I have a 60cm frame) 
> and have a massive amount of room. I know the Platypus has even more room 
> and is a very similar design if 45mm isn't enough tire for you. Also, the 
> top tube is long so if you're not cool with upright bars it may not be a 
> good choice. 
> As far as recommending one, I couldn't say enough nice things about it. 
> It's my favorite bike I've owned and the step through makes everything 
> easier. It handles absurdly well at every speed. It's just a fun, 
> comfortable bike that I want to ride. It's definitely everything I like 
> about Rivendell(inclusive, non-aggressive, versatile, good looking, fun) 
> wrapped up in a neat package. 
>
>
> On Friday, May 14, 2021 at 10:45:38 PM UTC-5 Joel S wrote:
>
>>
>> Thanks Pam, I wish I was closer but you have helped with the clearance 
>> question. 
>>
>> Much appreciated,  
>>
>> Joel
>> Sent from ProtonMail for iOS
>>
>>
>> On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 10:59 PM, Pam Bikes  wrote:
>>
>> I have a 50 cm Betty - basically the same as the Cheviot.  I have a 47 cm 
>> Betty and know that I have 1 1/2 in wide tires and fenders with sidepulls.  
>> The 50 has sidepulls and the same size tire and I'm sure I can put fenders 
>> on it but haven't.  Let me know if you want me to measure it.  I'm in 
>> Charlotte, NC and you're welcome to come ride it to see how it fits, feels.
>>
>>
>> On Friday, May 14, 2021 at 12:45:17 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Thanks Justin.  If I decided to try and find one the 50 would be the 
>>> right size.  I know my 55cm Bleriot with sidepull cannot take 48mm tires. 
>>>  I thought it was the brakes. 
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from ProtonMail for iOS
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 10:34 AM, Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) <
>>> thesix...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> I can't comment on the 50cm Chev, but I have 700x50 tires on my 60cm 
>>> with a Tektro R559 sidepull in the rear and there's plenty of clearance. 
>>> Without fenders, I think you'd be fine clearing a 650bx50 on the smaller 
>>> model. (From my experience, Riv is rather conservative on their max tire 
>>> size recommendations.)
>>>
>>> Not sure what your PBH is but another option would be a 45cm Clem L 
>>> (48.5 chainstays) which can fit up to 26x2.4" tires with a V-brake or 
>>> cantis. 
>>>
>>> On Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 10:16:28 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:
>>>
 Looking at the geometry charts  it appears that the 50cm Cheviot has 
 45cm chainstays , so short by Riv’s current standards. Also with sidepull 
 brakes (not sure how this works with room for fat tires).  Can anyone 
 comment on this?

 Right now I have 2 Rivs with toptubes and am fine with them.  A step 
 thru might be nice if one of these can be found..  a knee replacement 
 and bad back might make this viable.  

 Your info on this bike especially the tire clearance would be 
 appreciated.  I am not a fan of the long chainstay models. Fenders would 
 not be used, I ride in dry conditions. 

 Thank you

 Joel

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Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot questions

[JRStern11 via RBW Owners Bunch]

Thanks, this helps as I have never heard of wide mouth Riv sidepull brakes. No 
wonder my old Bleriot cannot take more (or much more) than 42mm.

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On Sat, May 15, 2021 at 3:25 AM, exliontamer  wrote:

> Found an old chart and 650x45mm is the maximum stated width. The bikes seem 
> to be designed around those wide mouth Riv sidepull brakes and the clearance 
> on those is pretty bonkers. I'm riding 38s(I have a 60cm frame) and have a 
> massive amount of room. I know the Platypus has even more room and is a very 
> similar design if 45mm isn't enough tire for you. Also, the top tube is long 
> so if you're not cool with upright bars it may not be a good choice.
> As far as recommending one, I couldn't say enough nice things about it. It's 
> my favorite bike I've owned and the step through makes everything easier. It 
> handles absurdly well at every speed. It's just a fun, comfortable bike that 
> I want to ride. It's definitely everything I like about Rivendell(inclusive, 
> non-aggressive, versatile, good looking, fun) wrapped up in a neat package.
>
> On Friday, May 14, 2021 at 10:45:38 PM UTC-5 Joel S wrote:
>
>> Thanks Pam, I wish I was closer but you have helped with the clearance 
>> question.
>>
>> Much appreciated,
>>
>> Joel
>> Sent from ProtonMail for iOS
>>
>> On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 10:59 PM, Pam Bikes  wrote:
>>
>>> I have a 50 cm Betty - basically the same as the Cheviot. I have a 47 cm 
>>> Betty and know that I have 1 1/2 in wide tires and fenders with sidepulls. 
>>> The 50 has sidepulls and the same size tire and I'm sure I can put fenders 
>>> on it but haven't. Let me know if you want me to measure it. I'm in 
>>> Charlotte, NC and you're welcome to come ride it to see how it fits, feels.
>>>
>>> On Friday, May 14, 2021 at 12:45:17 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:
>>>
 Thanks Justin. If I decided to try and find one the 50 would be the right 
 size. I know my 55cm Bleriot with sidepull cannot take 48mm tires. I 
 thought it was the brakes.

 Sent from ProtonMail for iOS

 On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 10:34 AM, Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) 
  wrote:

> I can't comment on the 50cm Chev, but I have 700x50 tires on my 60cm with 
> a Tektro R559 sidepull in the rear and there's plenty of clearance. 
> Without fenders, I think you'd be fine clearing a 650bx50 on the smaller 
> model. (From my experience, Riv is rather conservative on their max tire 
> size recommendations.)
>
> Not sure what your PBH is but another option would be a 45cm Clem L (48.5 
> chainstays) which can fit up to 26x2.4" tires with a V-brake or cantis.
> On Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 10:16:28 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:
>
>> Looking at the geometry charts it appears that the 50cm Cheviot has 45cm 
>> chainstays , so short by Riv’s current standards. Also with sidepull 
>> brakes (not sure how this works with room for fat tires). Can anyone 
>> comment on this?
>>
>> Right now I have 2 Rivs with toptubes and am fine with them. A step thru 
>> might be nice if one of these can be found.. a knee replacement and 
>> bad back might make this viable.
>>
>> Your info on this bike especially the tire clearance would be 
>> appreciated. I am not a fan of the long chainstay models. Fenders would 
>> not be used, I ride in dry conditions.
>>
>> Thank you
>>
>> Joel

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Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot questions

[exliontamer]

Found an old chart and 650x45mm is the maximum stated width. The bikes seem 
to be designed around those wide mouth Riv sidepull brakes and the 
clearance on those is pretty bonkers. I'm riding 38s(I have a 60cm frame) 
and have a massive amount of room. I know the Platypus has even more room 
and is a very similar design if 45mm isn't enough tire for you. Also, the 
top tube is long so if you're not cool with upright bars it may not be a 
good choice. 
As far as recommending one, I couldn't say enough nice things about it. 
It's my favorite bike I've owned and the step through makes everything 
easier. It handles absurdly well at every speed. It's just a fun, 
comfortable bike that I want to ride. It's definitely everything I like 
about Rivendell(inclusive, non-aggressive, versatile, good looking, fun) 
wrapped up in a neat package. 


On Friday, May 14, 2021 at 10:45:38 PM UTC-5 Joel S wrote:

>
> Thanks Pam, I wish I was closer but you have helped with the clearance 
> question. 
>
> Much appreciated,  
>
> Joel
> Sent from ProtonMail for iOS
>
>
> On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 10:59 PM, Pam Bikes  wrote:
>
> I have a 50 cm Betty - basically the same as the Cheviot.  I have a 47 cm 
> Betty and know that I have 1 1/2 in wide tires and fenders with sidepulls.  
> The 50 has sidepulls and the same size tire and I'm sure I can put fenders 
> on it but haven't.  Let me know if you want me to measure it.  I'm in 
> Charlotte, NC and you're welcome to come ride it to see how it fits, feels.
>
>
> On Friday, May 14, 2021 at 12:45:17 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:
>
>>
>> Thanks Justin.  If I decided to try and find one the 50 would be the 
>> right size.  I know my 55cm Bleriot with sidepull cannot take 48mm tires. 
>>  I thought it was the brakes. 
>>
>>
>> Sent from ProtonMail for iOS
>>
>>
>> On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 10:34 AM, Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) <
>> thesix...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> I can't comment on the 50cm Chev, but I have 700x50 tires on my 60cm with 
>> a Tektro R559 sidepull in the rear and there's plenty of clearance. Without 
>> fenders, I think you'd be fine clearing a 650bx50 on the smaller model. 
>> (From my experience, Riv is rather conservative on their max tire size 
>> recommendations.)
>>
>> Not sure what your PBH is but another option would be a 45cm Clem L (48.5 
>> chainstays) which can fit up to 26x2.4" tires with a V-brake or cantis. 
>>
>> On Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 10:16:28 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:
>>
>>> Looking at the geometry charts  it appears that the 50cm Cheviot has 
>>> 45cm chainstays , so short by Riv’s current standards. Also with sidepull 
>>> brakes (not sure how this works with room for fat tires).  Can anyone 
>>> comment on this?
>>>
>>> Right now I have 2 Rivs with toptubes and am fine with them.  A step 
>>> thru might be nice if one of these can be found..  a knee replacement 
>>> and bad back might make this viable.  
>>>
>>> Your info on this bike especially the tire clearance would be 
>>> appreciated.  I am not a fan of the long chainstay models. Fenders would 
>>> not be used, I ride in dry conditions. 
>>>
>>> Thank you
>>>
>>> Joel
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot questions

[JRStern11 via RBW Owners Bunch]

Thanks Pam, I wish I was closer but you have helped with the clearance question.

Much appreciated,

Joel
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On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 10:59 PM, Pam Bikes  wrote:

> I have a 50 cm Betty - basically the same as the Cheviot. I have a 47 cm 
> Betty and know that I have 1 1/2 in wide tires and fenders with sidepulls. 
> The 50 has sidepulls and the same size tire and I'm sure I can put fenders on 
> it but haven't. Let me know if you want me to measure it. I'm in Charlotte, 
> NC and you're welcome to come ride it to see how it fits, feels.
>
> On Friday, May 14, 2021 at 12:45:17 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:
>
>> Thanks Justin. If I decided to try and find one the 50 would be the right 
>> size. I know my 55cm Bleriot with sidepull cannot take 48mm tires. I thought 
>> it was the brakes.
>>
>> Sent from ProtonMail for iOS
>>
>> On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 10:34 AM, Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) 
>>  wrote:
>>
>>> I can't comment on the 50cm Chev, but I have 700x50 tires on my 60cm with a 
>>> Tektro R559 sidepull in the rear and there's plenty of clearance. Without 
>>> fenders, I think you'd be fine clearing a 650bx50 on the smaller model. 
>>> (From my experience, Riv is rather conservative on their max tire size 
>>> recommendations.)
>>>
>>> Not sure what your PBH is but another option would be a 45cm Clem L (48.5 
>>> chainstays) which can fit up to 26x2.4" tires with a V-brake or cantis.
>>> On Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 10:16:28 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:
>>>
 Looking at the geometry charts it appears that the 50cm Cheviot has 45cm 
 chainstays , so short by Riv’s current standards. Also with sidepull 
 brakes (not sure how this works with room for fat tires). Can anyone 
 comment on this?

 Right now I have 2 Rivs with toptubes and am fine with them. A step thru 
 might be nice if one of these can be found.. a knee replacement and 
 bad back might make this viable.

 Your info on this bike especially the tire clearance would be appreciated. 
 I am not a fan of the long chainstay models. Fenders would not be used, I 
 ride in dry conditions.

 Thank you

 Joel
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Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot questions

[Pam Bikes]

I have a 50 cm Betty - basically the same as the Cheviot.  I have a 47 cm 
Betty and know that I have 1 1/2 in wide tires and fenders with sidepulls.  
The 50 has sidepulls and the same size tire and I'm sure I can put fenders 
on it but haven't.  Let me know if you want me to measure it.  I'm in 
Charlotte, NC and you're welcome to come ride it to see how it fits, feels.


On Friday, May 14, 2021 at 12:45:17 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:

>
> Thanks Justin.  If I decided to try and find one the 50 would be the right 
> size.  I know my 55cm Bleriot with sidepull cannot take 48mm tires.  I 
> thought it was the brakes. 
>
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> On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 10:34 AM, Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) <
> thesix...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I can't comment on the 50cm Chev, but I have 700x50 tires on my 60cm with 
> a Tektro R559 sidepull in the rear and there's plenty of clearance. Without 
> fenders, I think you'd be fine clearing a 650bx50 on the smaller model. 
> (From my experience, Riv is rather conservative on their max tire size 
> recommendations.)
>
> Not sure what your PBH is but another option would be a 45cm Clem L (48.5 
> chainstays) which can fit up to 26x2.4" tires with a V-brake or cantis. 
>
> On Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 10:16:28 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:
>
>> Looking at the geometry charts  it appears that the 50cm Cheviot has 45cm 
>> chainstays , so short by Riv’s current standards. Also with sidepull brakes 
>> (not sure how this works with room for fat tires).  Can anyone comment on 
>> this?
>>
>> Right now I have 2 Rivs with toptubes and am fine with them.  A step thru 
>> might be nice if one of these can be found..  a knee replacement and 
>> bad back might make this viable.  
>>
>> Your info on this bike especially the tire clearance would be 
>> appreciated.  I am not a fan of the long chainstay models. Fenders would 
>> not be used, I ride in dry conditions. 
>>
>> Thank you
>>
>> Joel
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot questions

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Thanks Justin. If I decided to try and find one the 50 would be the right size. 
I know my 55cm Bleriot with sidepull cannot take 48mm tires. I thought it was 
the brakes.

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On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 10:34 AM, Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) 
 wrote:

> I can't comment on the 50cm Chev, but I have 700x50 tires on my 60cm with a 
> Tektro R559 sidepull in the rear and there's plenty of clearance. Without 
> fenders, I think you'd be fine clearing a 650bx50 on the smaller model. 
> (>From my experience, Riv is rather conservative on their max tire size 
> recommendations.)
>
> Not sure what your PBH is but another option would be a 45cm Clem L (48.5 
> chainstays) which can fit up to 26x2.4" tires with a V-brake or cantis.
> On Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 10:16:28 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:
>
>> Looking at the geometry charts it appears that the 50cm Cheviot has 45cm 
>> chainstays , so short by Riv’s current standards. Also with sidepull brakes 
>> (not sure how this works with room for fat tires). Can anyone comment on 
>> this?
>>
>> Right now I have 2 Rivs with toptubes and am fine with them. A step thru 
>> might be nice if one of these can be found.. a knee replacement and bad 
>> back might make this viable.
>>
>> Your info on this bike especially the tire clearance would be appreciated. I 
>> am not a fan of the long chainstay models. Fenders would not be used, I ride 
>> in dry conditions.
>>
>> Thank you
>>
>> Joel
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[RBW] Re: Cheviot questions

[Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY)]

I can't comment on the 50cm Chev, but I have 700x50 tires on my 60cm with a 
Tektro R559 sidepull in the rear and there's plenty of clearance. Without 
fenders, I think you'd be fine clearing a 650bx50 on the smaller model. 
(From my experience, Riv is rather conservative on their max tire size 
recommendations.)

Not sure what your PBH is but another option would be a 45cm Clem L (48.5 
chainstays) which can fit up to 26x2.4" tires with a V-brake or cantis. 

On Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 10:16:28 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:

> Looking at the geometry charts  it appears that the 50cm Cheviot has 45cm 
> chainstays , so short by Riv’s current standards. Also with sidepull brakes 
> (not sure how this works with room for fat tires).  Can anyone comment on 
> this?
>
> Right now I have 2 Rivs with toptubes and am fine with them.  A step thru 
> might be nice if one of these can be found..  a knee replacement and 
> bad back might make this viable.  
>
> Your info on this bike especially the tire clearance would be appreciated. 
>  I am not a fan of the long chainstay models. Fenders would not be used, I 
> ride in dry conditions. 
>
> Thank you
>
> Joel
>

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