Why do all current Rivendell non-custom bikes except the Quickbeam/
Simpleone have vertical dropouts?
It looks like at one time they used horizontal dropouts, based on
this:
http://www.sandsmachine.com/bp_riv.htm
The rationale given for horizontal dropouts at that time seems pretty
sound. Plus
On Wed, 2010-11-17 at 04:13 -0800, David T. wrote:
The rationale given for horizontal dropouts at that time seems pretty
sound. Plus they allow you to set the bike up as a single speed if you
want.
They can be a right pain, too, making it difficult to remove and replace
a wheel with an
Let's not forget - Mudslides!
On Nov 16, 2010, at 11:11 AM, William wrote:
Tsunamis
On Nov 16, 9:02 am, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com
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Killer bees...
On Nov 16, 7:23 am, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote:
oh... and I forgot to mention the traffic, high
Regarding Hotels: PLEASE read reviews before choosing your hotel...
Some will have mixed reviews; the Penn-Wells is one of them.
FWIW I'm reserving my room at the Sherwood, because the reviews are
consistently high, and it's located on Main Street in town, less than
a half mile from The Green.
In 2007 there was a guy who did PBP on a retro-direct bike:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27089...@n00/1405449140/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/greggbleakney/2069160082/
It took me watching that video a couple of times to figure out what
was going on. Love that song.
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Oh yeah, one more link:
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/back-pedalling-onion-man-attempts-paris-brest-paris-11932
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I have used horizontal dropouts on bikes for the last 39 years. I've
never experienced problems with the wheel slipping, with the older
type of quick releases that I've used (Campagnolo and SunTour). The
only disadvantage that I've experienced is removing or installing the
wheel when the tire is
And their precursor: wild fires!
On Nov 17, 6:17 am, JimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
Let's not forget - Mudslides!
On Nov 16, 2010, at 11:11 AM, William wrote:
Tsunamis
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Killer bees...
On Nov 16, 7:23
Having converted two Riv vertical dropout frames to fixed gears (one
via ENO, one by 1010s by a builder), even I prefer verticals for
deraileurs -- so much easier to remove and install the rear wheel.
Also, makes fender line adjustment easier.
Riv used to emphasize horizontals and verticals were
Sounds like a team effort is required, just in the interest of
impartial research, mind you. Esteban, can you come up with a route
slip? Is 5 miles between research sites enough distance to burn off
any lingering effects that influence evaluations? Rivendell content:
stable bikes with plump
On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 6:13 AM, David T. davidtren...@yahoo.ca wrote:
Why do all current Rivendell non-custom bikes except the Quickbeam/
Simpleone have vertical dropouts?
It looks like at one time they used horizontal dropouts, based on
this:
http://www.sandsmachine.com/bp_riv.htm
The
Yes, I would love to hear what others are wearing on their feet as
well. Up here in Nova Scotia we need waterproof, warm and light boots
for the snow, slush and slurry. I can't even imagine wearing Keens!
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Allan:
Since you mention having a Nitto M-12 on the bike, that gives you a
lot of options. Think about: Do you want to take the bag with you
when you park the bike? What volume do you need for your daily load?
For instance, I'm a big fan of the Acorn Boxy Rando but it's over-
stuffed with
Mostly for me it's all about thick wool socks and a pair of work
boots. If it's wet/slushy out, Tingley stable boots work really well
over your shoes, and of course wool socks again for warmth.
http://www.duboisdistributors.com/catalog.asp?prodid=563713showprevnext=1
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Thanks for all the answers.
Earl Grey: Yes, the shifters is 9-speed (or atleast it has “compatible
with 9-speed” text on it). I used Silver Shifters before, but I found
it really difficult to shift between the 4 largest cogs on 11-34 9-
speed cassette while riding uphill with some cable tension.
forgot to say make offer
On Nov 16, 3:46 pm, storm stormli...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello, stopped by Rivendell today to buy a Nitto Technomic deluxe 12cm
25.4 for my wife. Got it home installed it and she did not like the
way her bars fit.
Anyone interested in buying it from me? I paid 60.09
With your updated report you've ruled out cable and housing friction,
and in my opinion have eliminated re-routing the cable/housing as a
possible solution. If it were friction related, you'd shift well in
the 'pulling the cable directio' and poorly in the 'releasing the
cable direction' over all
Retro-direct drivetrains were developed in the early years of multi-
speed bicycles as just another way to have multiple gears, around the
same time that IGH's and modern derailers were being developed and
before either of those were perfected enough to become ubiquitous. I
suppose an advantage
Well, a link would be nice, no?
http://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/ForSale#5540621466925975538
On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 1:44 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Built up with some old, some new, some average, some chi chi parts for
pending sale. Rather nice, no? Almost -- but not
Yes, it’s frustrating because I’ve only heard good things about this
combination, but for some reason I can’t get it right.
My rear cassette has 9 cogs for sure. And even if it didn’t, my Dura
Ace shifters has written on them: “Compatible with RD-7700(9s)
RD-7400(8s)”. So it should work even
Nice to know you've finally achieved closure with the Sam Hillborne
Experiment.
On to the next model! Time for that Roadeo fixie?
On 11/17/2010 12:44 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
Built up with some old, some new, some average, some chi chi parts for
pending sale. Rather nice, no? Almost -- but
I dunno; a Roadeo would be nice but I am presently breathing hard over
the thought of a very light, fixed gear 29er.
Patrick always subject to change without notice Moore
On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 2:02 PM, David Faller dfal...@charter.net wrote:
Nice to know you've finally achieved closure with
OK, but anyways it's a Shimano XT 9-speed cassette with XT 9-speed
chain. I counted the cogs.
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On Wed, 2010-11-17 at 11:07 -0800, William wrote:
With your updated report you've ruled out cable and housing friction,
and in my opinion have eliminated re-routing the cable/housing as a
possible solution. If it were friction related, you'd shift well in
the 'pulling the cable directio' and
It's a Shimano RD-M770 SGS rear derailleur. Technical Service
Instructions paper says Gears: 9.
http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/products/mountain/deore_xt/product.-code-RD-M770-SGS.-type-.html
Yep! From what you've described you have a combination that works
perfectly every single timejust not yours. A pro looking at it
will hopefully find the flaw that we haven't suggested and therefore
you haven't told us about, or will decide which part is defective and
needs to be replaced.
I'd have somebody check if your derailer hanger is properly aligned.
Park makes a gauge for this, most shops should have one...
On Nov 17, 1:42 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Yep! From what you've described you have a combination that works
perfectly every single timejust not
I have been very tempted to try these. Canadian company too for you up there
in Nova Scotia!
And I bet they would work great over my Keens.
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442618318FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302692723
Dave Nawrocki
Fort
Hello,
Thanks for the suggestion. My plan B, or maybe A, since I now already
have it, was to get a small storage container from some home goods
megastore and using reshaped p-clamps bolt it to the M12 from
underneath.
I was unable to find a plastic container with a securely latched lid
in small
The ShopSack, Wald basket, Nitto mini front rack combo is awesome. I
can't recommend it highly enough.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335...@n00/4855266524/
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I use the Fly, which looks very similar except that it's black and has
a single, seatstay bridge strut (and IIRC it might have a slightly
higher load rating) on two bikes and the Logo on the Fargo. Excellent
racks. I've carried 45 lb on the 12 oz Fly, and just now carried
almost 40 lb of groceries
I still shudder slightly, inwardly, at the thought of putting a Wald
on a nice Rivendell. I love them for beaters, but not for Rivs. It's
like attaching fenders to a $3500 custom with zip ties --- not right!
What about a nice wicker basket?
Me, I use Axiom Dutch panniers which are simple,
On Wed, 2010-11-17 at 17:26 -0700, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
I still shudder slightly, inwardly, at the thought of putting a Wald
on a nice Rivendell. I love them for beaters, but not for Rivs. It's
like attaching fenders to a $3500 custom with zip ties --- not right!
And yet, what is more
The Vega looks identical to the Logo without the extra (lower) pannier
rails. I previously owned a Logo on my Fargo... Very nice, very
solidly built rack, no question. The primary difference I noticed is
that the Tubus is narrower than the Nitto. Some may prefer this; I
personally like a rack
Patrick, I would have bet my fancy Platrack that you'd have a Wald on
the front of your Riv.
I love the practicality of my basket, although I semi-agree with
you... I'd way prefer a cool-looking wicker basket... The challenge is
to find a nice one that is strong enough and can withstand the
I don't think adding the Wald basket cheapens my QB. I can certainly
see how one would be hesitant to add one but really, it works so well.
I do wish there was a better way to fasten it to the rack rather than
using zip-ties. Or rather, I wish there were reusable zip-ties that
are just as secure.
I'm waiting for the official RBW name change to Rivendale.
http://tinyurl.com/255kf86
Ryan
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And, about the 1st half of the ad copy copy looks very familiar to me
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Subject: [RBW] Riv Road on ebay
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Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2010, 8:26 PM
I'm
Patrick, you have it reversed. The Vega has a 25 kg load rating and
the Fly only an 18.
I had bought the Fly originally as I really like the single front
attachment but returned it for the Vega as the width of the Fly is
very narrow.
They are both very nice racks. I got my silver ones from one
No front racks on my bikes (except for a touring lowrider for the
Fargo) -- mine are happier with rear loads.
Half kidding about the Walds; I can easily see how convenient a big
front basket would be -- have used a Wald Newsbory myself at least
briefly, tho' I didn't like what it did to the
using zip-ties. Or rather, I wish there were reusable zip-ties that
are just as secure. Maybe there are, I haven't really explored it.
What, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hose_clamp doesn't count? :-)
As for the Wald, last summer I sported it in place of the wooden deck
on my custom
I forgot to add: I keep my eye out at GW for nice, sturdy baskets and,
if I see one, I'll buy it, photograph it and, if you like it and want
to pay shipping, I'll send it to you for the cost of carriage.
Ne serais ce pas une autre occasion pour la gomme laque ...?
On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 9:10
Downtown is likely going to be crazy...how about leaving from, say,
Red Square at UW?
Ryan
On Nov 13, 11:13 am, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey folks!
The first Seattle Riv Ride was a blast. Let's do another!
When: Friday November 26th
Where: TBD... I'm going to start by
Hi,
Any rhyme or reason to Rambouillet serial numbers? I was looking at
one on ebay last night and noticed the ser. # was RB0280 (an older
orange one). I've got a later green one (RB1163). Did they just go
in order or is there any method to the madness?
Rob Markwardt
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I mixed things a bit in my answer about the torque. The bar-end
shifter pods are torqued without tool, but I think they are just right
- around 7Nm. They seem very sturdy. The screw that goes through the
middle of the shift lever is tightened with a high quality torque tool
to recommended 2,5Nm -
Anti-Wald baskets? Please! It ties the whole bike together!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/philipwilliamson/261885177/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/philipwilliamson/2606762352/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/philipwilliamson/2896429063/
I'm seriously considering putting (hose-clamping) it back on.
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