I agree with Charlie- the wide ones seem better for offroad riding.
Still, I traded 46s I had on my Bombadil for 42s last year and don't want
to go back.I must have to to do with my narrow bird-like shoulders
:DBottom line for me though either size of Noodle bar are the best bars
Yay! I'm glad their disappearance is only temporary. I hope to grab
another one when they come back.
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Likewise, this is why I've never agreed with a narrow Q-factor being best
for all. It mskes sense thst if shoulders are wider hips will be also.
On Sunday, February 12, 2012, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com
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I agree with Charlie- the wide ones seem better for offroad riding.
If you acquired your frame in any legal manner.
Do what thou wilt.
This was America last time I checked.
(always love saying that)
On Sunday, February 12, 2012, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote:
Do it.
On Feb 11, 2012, at 10:45 PM, Eric wrote:
Would I be breaking any RBW
Hi Pete,
I wanted to throw in my 2 cents, i was in a similiar situation to you
a few months back when i picked up my quickbeam. It was immediately
the fastest feeling bike i had in terms of responsiveness and reacting
to my movements. i also have a dos freewheel and mine does the same
thing as
hi,
I am looking for a pair of 165mm 110 bcd double crank arms or crankset
that uses JIS square taper bottom bracket. Sugino XD700, Sugino Cospea/
Alpina double, Sugino AT (because I can use it as a double) are good
examples of something I am looking for in 165mm length
These are some of the
Eric, I can't think of any reason why you shouldn't do it, but I also can't
think of any reason why you would want to. Just because you can? or just
to see what it's like?
Or maybe I just can't think of any reason why I would want either 10 speed,
or a return to brifters.
Michael
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Likewise, this is why I've never agreed with a narrow Q-factor being best
for all. It mskes sense thst if shoulders are wider hips will be also.
I have to agree with Robert on this. My randonneuring bike has VO TA
knock-offs
Agree with James. Do what you want with your bike. Would be interested to
hear how you like it after you use it for a while.
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To that end, I have the Nitto 105/115 on a lot of bikes, and feel it's the
best bar ever made.
I have a 48 noodle on my Qbeam and it's just too wide.
I love my bikes w/ old TA cranks because of the gearing choices but can get
the same w/ a Carmina and don't feel like I'm rolling everything onto
Aesthetic rules?
What rules?
It's a Rivendell, do what you like, ride how you like to.
(be careful if you use zip ties though, some consider those inappropriate for a
fine Rivendell bicycle.) ;)
-JimD
On Feb 11, 2012, at 10:45 PM, Eric wrote:
Would I be breaking any RBW aesthetic rules by
I have 10 speed SRAM Rival on my Sam at the moment, just to try it, so I hope
I'm not breaking any rules!
Though I did go to the trouble to find the all silver components from a few
years back.
Pete in CT
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Does it break the rules? What rules? Rules... for a bike build?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1e9Matf19k
If those are the rules, then I'm a scofflaw. My Roadeo likes its 10
speed Campy Record. I pulled the group set off my Colnago
Masterlight, and it's great on the Roadeo.
My '03 Curt had a 10 speed drivetrain for its first three years or so,
before I had it converted to a fixed drivetrain. 10 sp 11-21 Am Classic
cassette pulled by a single TA Pro 5 Vis 46 t ring (24.5 tires). (And I
had Curt make the left dt shifter braze on removable!) If I ever
derailleur-ize my
its your bike!
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You wouldn't be the first.
Bill
On Feb 11, 10:45 pm, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Would I be breaking any RBW aesthetic rules by throwing on a Campy
Record 10 group on my Ramouillet?
And yes, carbon shifters/fd/rd but alloy cranks.
Thoughts?
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Jim is correct on both counts.
On Sunday, February 12, 2012, Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net wrote:
You wouldn't be the first.
Bill
On Feb 11, 10:45 pm, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Would I be breaking any RBW aesthetic rules by throwing on a Campy
Record 10 group on my Ramouillet?
My 64 cm Rivendell custom frame and fork remain for sale. Built for me by Joe
Starck and painted by Joe Bell of conventional tubing to Grants design to their
road bike specs. This is a stiff and silky smooth ride used as a fair weather
ride only. Please request detailed specs and photos from :
Looks like they discontinued Emerald City. The replacement is lighter
green. But the site assures me that I'll just love it. The search goes
on. Thanks for the lead.
Dan
On Feb 11, 8:57 am, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote:
I used a Sally Hansen, Hard as Nails, Extreme Wear, nail polish
eBay to the rescue for the Emerald City. Thanks again.
On Feb 11, 8:57 am, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote:
I used a Sally Hansen, Hard as Nails, Extreme Wear, nail polish that was a
color called Emerald City, that I had my daughter pick up for me at
Target. Close enough for me. Thing
Thanks James for the kind words - be sure to post pictures and a ride
report. I would love to hear you experiences and comparison against the
trucker.
Cheers
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Trico Iron Sport bicycle transport case, used a couple of times, excellent
condition. Seattle pickup only, please. $100.00
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NIB Shimano 8speed Ultegra Bar End Shifters - $55 + shipping.
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Hmm I must 3rd deraileur pulleys, that was the culprit on my mb2 with a
very similar sound
On Feb 11, 2012 2:47 PM, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.com
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My old style 105 rear der pulleys are worn so that lube doesn't help,
especially when it gets cold and damp on night rides.
Thanks guys. It's a great ride. Cat's Homer is lovely, too. Been too busy
riding them to get proper photos, but we'll have a set up at some point.
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What's your shoulder width?
On Feb 11, 4:39 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
I just swapped out the 46 cm Noodles for a pair of 42s (thanks, Dylan --
I'll mail the 46s this coming week) and I must say that I much prefer the
narrower ones. I've got them at the same height and reach
Greetings All:
Offered for sale are the following used parts. Pictures available
upon request. Prices include shipping in CONUS. Payment by Paypal:
Shimano Tiagra Brake Levers (Rivendell type) - near new - $20 (pair)
Shimano Deore XT skewers 133mm/173mm - new in package - $20 (pair)
Shimano
Great plan Jim. 1 Riv + Slow Rider planning to attend. No distance
iobjectionable. Okay, under 50 miles could be objectionable. Sounds too fun for
less.
Sean Cleary
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Gotta be something to do with shoulder width. I love my 48 noodles.
The narrow bars are really to only thing I don't love about my vintage
rides. They handle great with the narrow bars, but I'm just not as
comfortable. I'm a little bigger than average at 6'3 200lbs.
Alex
On Feb 11, 7:00 pm,
I'm going with the pulley wheels. They have to rotate for a brief
moment under a lateral load before the chain moves to the selected
cog. Wear and/or lack of lube can create the situation for that chirp.
On a group ride last summer a rider had an intermittent such chirp and
disagreed on the pulley
Sold, Pending funds.
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Timing is everything. I just purchased my QB used, when...a rare bike
I've been searching for (over a fairly extended period) has
unexpectedly become immediately available to me. I'm at that stage
That's what I've got on my Ram. The cranks are TA Carmina. Brakes
are Dura Ace. I figured that if I paid for it, I can set it up like I
want. I might feel differently about the use of candy-colored tires
or hipster bars barely long enough for a brake lever. There are,
surely, some limits.
on 2/11/12 10:45 PM, Eric at ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Would I be breaking any RBW aesthetic rules by throwing on a Campy
Record 10 group on my Ramouillet?
Rule #1 -
There are No Rules
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Will address the pulley wheels today and report back!
D.G.
On Feb 12, 2:31 am, ascpgh asc@gmail.com wrote:
I'm going with the pulley wheels. They have to rotate for a brief
moment under a lateral load before the chain moves to the selected
cog. Wear and/or lack of lube can create the
I will, just this once, speak on behalf of GP.
any Riv is a good Riv.
On Sunday, February 12, 2012, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote:
on 2/11/12 10:45 PM, Eric at ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Would I be breaking any RBW aesthetic rules by throwing on a Campy
Record 10 group on my
Patrick,
Please describe the removable DT braze on. Do you have photos?
Thanks,
David
On Feb 12, 2012 9:15 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
My '03 Curt had a 10 speed drivetrain for its first three years or so,
before I had it converted to a fixed drivetrain. 10 sp 11-21 Am
Haven't measured that or my PBH. I'm not huge; slender build, 5'10 of
height mostly in the torso (Asian, not a dwarf); ride anything from a 57 to
a 60 depending on tt length; 42 or so long and 16 1/2 - 33-34: so middle
size.
I think the 42s will be fine off road. I tend to use the hoods and ramps
David: am not at home now but when next there will try to find it -- it's
been sitting in a small bits drawer for years, never used and photo it. The
attachement bit on the dt has been (sh) ground off and filled in (by a
professional).
Basically it was your standard dt boss with a male thread
I'd like to try a B67. I have black and a honey B17 standard to
trade. Both used, but nearly new to trade. I also have a few WTB
Speed V's if anyone likes those. Would also consider buying straight
out.
Thanks,
Clyde
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Hi David,
If they're still available, I'll take the rolly polly and the suntour barke
levers.
Thanks,
gary
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Hope I didn't out your bike before you were ready; I just found it
fascinating... quite lovely. Looking forward to more of it
-L
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Winds gusting to 40 today, so it's a bit tough to check for sluggishness.
You're either rocketing along with a tailwind, or barely moving.
Early investigations on the drivetrain reveal a slightly too tight chain, which
isn't helping pedaling efficiency or bearing looseness. The chainline is
While most of the RBW crowd seem to prefer bar ends and friction
shifting, there is at least a significant number - myself included -
who like brifters and indexed. I have Shimano STI on one bike, Campy
Ergo on another, both are 9 speed, I like them both. I may switch to
bar ends just for a
On Sun, 2012-02-12 at 11:05 -0800, Bill Carter wrote:
While most of the RBW crowd seem to prefer bar ends and friction
shifting, there is at least a significant number - myself included -
who like brifters and indexed.
Many more here than in the population at large who like both bar ends
and
This seems like a good thread to remind people that Campy ergo 10spd brifters
shift 8 speed shimano perfectly with no fussery, gadgetry, or unnatural acts of
cable routing.
I have this set up on my Legolas and two other non-riv bikes.
It rules. Verily.
John Speare
Spokane, WA
Don't have one I want to sell, but Ben's Cycles in Milwaukee was
where I bought a Sugino Alpina double with 165 arms a few months back
at a really reasonable price. If you end up having to purchase a new
one, be sure to check with them. It was the only place I could find
online with it in
Received a couple great photos of some of the best Rivendell bikes ever
built (Thanks to Ted and Jim) and made a few other changes to the poster. I
uploaded a low-res version on Flickr. A nice high-res suitable for framing
file is pending, but this should whet your appetite. If your bike is on
Also that Campy Ergo 11 speed mates perfectly with Shimano 9 speed. This year's
Athena brifters are available in aluminum.
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hey Clyde, i would be amenable to a trade. i have a newish honey-colored
B-67.
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I use the White 16-19 freewheel also.I just blast the pawls with a
little Tri-flow oil now and then and while the pawls are stiff and the
cranks will rotate on a repair stand you actually want good strong
springs in the pawls for positive engagement. The weight of the rider
and bike will
No, not at all—I'm amused that you found it so quickly. Does that mean I'm
not the only one who types Bombadil into Flickr every now and again? I
was just waiting until we had photos of the completed bikes so I wasn't
teasing people...
Keven did ask me to hold off sharing, but I think he meant
Looks good! Can't wait to see the larger version.
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Might explain why my Bombadil had to make a post-paint return trip to
Waterford before they had the clearances at the grand-junction of the right
rear drop-out resolved. By not meeting up with another pair of stays back
there, the clearance issues are nil, and the brazing and finishing is a
Pete, All:
Thanks for giving us the blow by blow details of your slow coasting
dilemma. One of my first thoughts were the chain tension being the
culprit. I know, I've done it as well with my White eno. It's easy
to get to much purchase with a wrench around the axle. =;O
So I've been
Wow, there are some real beauties in there.
--mike
On Feb 12, 11:36 am, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Received a couple great photos of some of the best Rivendell bikes ever
built (Thanks to Ted and Jim) and made a few other changes to the poster. I
uploaded a low-res version on Flickr. A nice
What were the clearance issues? Cassette/chain vs. extra stay?
I'm enjoying the swoops too. It's one of those features that draws comments
from bike geeks, but flies under the radar of normals.
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I'm running a 7sp freewheel on the Phil-Rivy hub out back, and yes, it was
a bit tight when the chain tried to hit the high gear. I think they had to
crease the inside of the chainstay to make room.
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Hey thanks for the reply. I am waiting to hear back from someone about a
swap. If that fails I can swap my honey B17 for yours. Someone inquired
about purchasing the black one outright and I already took payment for
that. I will give the other member a reasonable amount of time to get
back, if
On Feb 12, 2:10 pm, John Speare j...@phred.org wrote:
This seems like a good thread to remind people that Campy ergo 10spd brifters
shift 8 speed shimano perfectly with no fussery, gadgetry, or unnatural acts
of cable routing.
It rules. Verily.
AGREED! and, to dovetail recent posts
I'm the freak who needs 48cm bars and a 120mm q-factor!
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On Feb 12, 4:19 am, robert zeidler zeidler.rob...@gmail.com wrote:
Likewise, this is why I've never agreed with a narrow Q-factor being best
for all. It mskes sense thst if
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Found another NOS TA Pro Vis 5 cranks, 165mm, arms
Hey there Marty -
That's a very nice set of images. One thing I did notice is that you have
it under [image: Copyright] All rights reserved by Western Wheel
Workshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/.
I reckon that's just the default setting on the Flickr stream, but at least
a
Hey there -
On a tear this weekend to re-engineer the workspace, and have come across a
four or five inch stack of Bicycle Quarterly / Vintage Bicycle Quarterly
issues which I'd like to offer to any of the list members who will give
them a good home.
The stack consists of:
Vintage Bicycle
I'll take them!
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Hey there -
On a tear this weekend to re-engineer the workspace, and have come across
a four or five inch stack of Bicycle Quarterly / Vintage Bicycle Quarterly
issues which I'd like to offer to any of
Rats!
On 2/12/2012 5:11 PM, robert zeidler wrote:
I'll take them!
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Hey there -
On a tear this weekend to re-engineer the workspace, and have come
across a four or five inch stack
Yup - default setting. I fully recognize that these photos maybe the
property of others, and am happy to re-configure all that as needed. I'll
see if I can turn off that notification, but I'm a real rookie at this so
bear with me.
Thanks for the heads up!
Marty
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Uh, guilty... I frequently search on Bombadil, amongst others... lol...
Keven, if you're reading this, I didn't mean to spill the beans!;)
Thrilled to hear how it handled the weight.
Out of curiosity, is that a 68?
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My name is Jim and I have a bicycle parts hoarding problem.
To redress this I'm pondering selling my Bleriot frame.
This is one of the early Bleriot's and is designed for 650B wheels.
I'm the original owner, rode it ~3000 miles and moved it's components
to a 62 cm 650 B Saluki.
It has been
Spoken For!
Thanks to all who played here or via the email.
The magazines are committed to the first responder via email and there are
folks on a waiting list in timestamp order if those fall through.
- Jim
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Bag has never been used is in brand new condition.
I measure it at 270 w X 170 h X 145 d
has shoulder strap and bar straps
Price is $150.00 or best offer plus shipping
Pictures are here:
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If interested please contact me off list.
My
Yep, 68. PBH is 100 cm.
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sure thing, Clyde. -kps
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If you post pics on Flickr you ought to blur out the
plastic...err...carbon bits but Campy is fine. I have a Campy from
derailed on the Hillborne and that thing shifts fast!
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