Hammer striker doesn't ding on bumpy terrain. Hadn't realized that until
now. Perfect. And I've been putting up with dinging with spring style
striker all over the place for a long long time. Need to buy bell
with hammer striker with next Riv order.
James Chang
On Fri, Mar 15, 2013 at 9:51
I love my bagman as well. It even looks pretty good on the bike without a
saddle bag. Highly recommend it if you are not carrying too heavy of a
load.
James Chang
On Fri, Mar 15, 2013 at 9:45 AM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote:
Bagman? I love mine but I don't think it can take as
David,
Those are indeed Hetres covered by 50mm wide Berthoud fenders.
Cheers
Lee
On Wednesday, March 13, 2013 5:58:52 AM UTC-7, David Hays wrote:
Lee,
What fenders are those you're running? Are they over Hetres?
Thanks
David
On Mar 12, 2013, at 6:09 PM, yoshi wrote:
I bought this
Do they have pedals?
I once met a fellow with a kickbike. I saw he had a Speedblend tire, and
started talking to him at the gas station. I was there for gas, he was there
for water, or a Kent Petersen style snack, or something. He rode... Pushed...
It from Sebastopol to Santa Rosa, because
As Eric mentioned, it's still plenty winterish in the twin cities, although the
truly cold weather appears to be behind us. Some years it's fully spring by
now, but one of the beautiful things about a long winter is that it makes
Spring/Summer that much sweeter. Patience.
This is my new
Seems worth a phone call. The discrepancy would seem to be a mistake, but
maybe there's a good reason for it.
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 10:45:03 PM UTC-5, WETH wrote:
I apologize in advance if I am missing something obvious. My question:
does anyone know why the Build Kit for the 700 Drop
As the above responses suggest, it doesn't matter much.
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 7:08:56 PM UTC-5, Fullylugged wrote:
From the website: All Rivendell models take a 110mm with the Sugino XD2
triple crank.
On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 3:03 PM, Garth gart...@gmail.com javascript:wrote:
BTW,
I can't speak to the price difference, but can say that I love my Alb bars
and I have ridden 50-75 miles/day on the Great Divide Mountain Bike trail
for 9 days and I did fantastic with them. While I haven't tried drops on my
Hunqa, the Albs just feel comfortable all the time. The work very well
Manny, try using extra wide Noodles set at or slightly above saddle height.
I love the 48cm Noodles on my LHT. They feel great off-road and inspire
confidence.
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 8:04:40 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
I too am always tempted into riding albas. But when I get on some
Anybody want to sell a large SaddleSack in good shape? I love my well-used
Carradice camper, but the extra bigness of the saddlesack is appealing.
Willing to discuss asking price in some combination of cash, goods, and/or
bike-related services.
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On Thursday, March 14, 2013 2:52:22 PM UTC-7, William wrote:
It's been a very beautiful week of weather in the East Bay. This morning
I got up early and did the hilly route (~35 mile, ~2500ft of climbing) from
my home in El
The Bagman and the SQR are both rated for 10 kg, IIRC. Note too that the
Bagman QR's QR less the wire support -- ie, just the part that clamps to
the rails -- is also -- per Margaret at Carradice -- also rated at 10 kg.
(At least, that's what she told me some years ago.)
Me, I like the old French
We've had some great weather here in Portland lately. Yesterday my friend
Ed and I got out for a 90 plus mile ride out in Columbia County. I'd say
about 50% of the ride was on dirt/gravel. We headed out of town for 14 or
so miles on Hwy 30 to Scappoose where we got on the Crown Zellerbach Trail
I would have to agree with both you and Mike but this bike will probably
see hard pack dirt and pavement. Not to mention I have more than one set of
M bars. In fact that's what was on this particular bike. Just time for a
new hairdo so to speak.
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 10:04:40 PM UTC-5,
The Legolas and Roadeo have the same tubing for top and seat tubes,
fork blades and chain stays. The Legolas downtube is slightly heavier
at .7/.5/.7 vs
.65/.45/65 for the Roadeo.
I've used Marathon Cross and WTB All Terrainasaurus, which measure
about 38, and they fit fine. I think I remember
Oh man that is some bike for a person of a certain stature! The original
paint scheme, those *fantastic* bars, a great price...if I wasn't getting
the Appaloosa, you would have to HOLD ME BACK! I rode a 48 Hunq for the
RCW Shell Ridge S24O only with mustaches and I loved it. I think I woulda
I'm spending the first week of April with my wife in NYC. We're hoping for good
weather and to potentially get some riding in. Clearly we won't be packing up
our rivs for such a short trip so I wanted to ask the list if there are any
rental places you all might recommend and/or shops I should
And the wrap job they do on the drop bars is drop-dead perfect too!
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Although I've posted a few things on here, I just wanted to introduce
myself. I've just become the proud owner of a new A. Homer Hilsen, my
first Riv. I'm 50 years old and about 30 pounds overweight. 7 years ago
I was 100+ pounds overweight, started running and eating better, and lost
An old Rivendell Reader had a wonderful interview which gave some insights
into Nitto, which I find that I still reread periodically. This video was
actually posted about a year ago, so some of you may have come across it
already, but Tokyo Fixed visits Nitto and shares some inside images (and
A comment and a question:
I'll reiterate the praise for the Bagman support, if you're looking for a
horizontal support like the Hupe gave. I love mine, though I 've never
tried the Hupe to compare it against. On the other hand, the key
disadvantage (or *benefit*, depending on how you look
Welcome and congratulations!
WIth abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, March 15, 2013 10:11:53 AM UTC-6, NWAJack wrote:
Although I've posted a few things on here, I just wanted to introduce
myself. I've just become the proud owner of a new A. Homer Hilsen, my
first Riv. I'm 50 years old and
It also looks like the orginal poster of a topic can go back and Add Tags
to the original post.
So, if you have made a For Sale, Wanted to Buy, Want To Trade or similar
post in the past week or so, it might be helpful for you to go back and
Add Tags to show it as a
Michael,
It is a very nice bell. I have mine rotated into a tight spot. It wasn't
hard to position.
Also, the diameter of the mount matches the typical headset spacer
diameter. The VO spacer didn't.
Bill Lucas
On Wednesday, March 13, 2013 9:27:43 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote:
Was thinking
The morning bike commute here in PDX has been nice too. This thread
inspired me to head out a bit early and bring the camera on my morning
commute... on my Bosco'd + Sugino'd + Grip King'd + friction shifter'd Big
Dummy. There's some Aussie wool in there too.
Pic proves that family single
Actually, the built-up BOM is a 54, but they have a few original-color
framesets left in 48.
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On Friday, March 15, 2013 8:41:40 AM UTC-7, Liesl wrote:
Oh man that is some bike for a person of a certain stature! The original
paint scheme, those *fantastic* bars, a great price...if I wasn't
It was 29 degrees out, again. I hate the winter, personally. If my wife
didnt complain about it so much I would have stayed in South Carolina, so
many beautiful rides along the river.
On Fri, Mar 15, 2013 at 12:26 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.comwrote:
The morning bike commute here in
Woohoo! Glad another round of these will be available. Thanks for the post.
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 11:07:23 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote:
Dont tell the LOTR estate, its a hush hush deal...
*Legolases now available: $2200, but not on the site*.
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That's pretty exciting.
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 8:40:56 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
Sweet. I know someone who would like a Leololas
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 8:35:38 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
Call 'em, whisper the magic word, get bike. That's pretty cool.
On Thursday,
Speak friend and order.
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 8:07:23 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
Dont tell the LOTR estate, its a hush hush deal...
*Legolases now available: $2200, but not on the site*.
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Are 1 theaded steerer available?
...I'm not familar with the frame other than photos and they all look like
they have threadless steerers.
Interested but I think I'm going to get a custom in a few more years. I
have a few Rivs to keep me busy at the moment!
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Ahhh, congratulations no getting your first Rivendell bike. The first of
many... I'm sure! I also got started with an AHH and now have an Atlantis,
a Betty and a Hunqapillar. I'm waiting for my 14 year old son to grow a bit
more so he can ride the AHH and get the taste of what a fantastic bike
Does this work if you're on gmail or only if you're on the web version?
On Friday, March 15, 2013, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
It also looks like the orginal poster of a topic can go back and Add
Tags to the original post.
So, if you have made a For Sale, Wanted to Buy, Want To Trade or similar
I thank everyone for their replies and thoughts. I will have to make a call to
Rivendell to learn more. Of course, I worry, if I call, I will end up
purchasing!
Thanks again. This is a great group, and I have learned a great deal from you
all over the last few years.
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Andy, that is a fabulous photo!
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I had good luck with the Hupe... I installed one, upside-down and secured
with zip ties, on my GF's commuter (not a Riv) to hold up her SaddleSack
small—and it works brilliantly. Maybe the upside-downness is the key?
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Ditto on the SQR. Cheap, light, and absolutely the fastest on-off of any
system.
Michael
On Thursday, March 14, 2013 10:22:33 PM UTC-4, Kellie Stapleton wrote:
I use a SQR Uplift rack sold by Carradice. I have a Barley bag but any bag
can attach to it.
On Thursday, March 14, 2013
On Friday, March 15, 2013 11:43:10 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
Actually, the built-up BOM is a 54, but they have a few original-color
framesets left in 48.
Shoot! I stand corrected. there are 2 BOM's and #1 is a 48 but it's a SAM
and #2 is a 54 and a Hunq. No matter. Sam's are great,
read the hunq post, that this post quickly corrects (thanks Joe) -RCW
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I've used the spring striker one for years on my Atlantis. Even with
chubby, cushy tires it'll ding-a-ling on the rough stuff. I figured if I
was on a bell ringer of a road, I either needed to slow down or pick a
better line. Now I have a third choice: get a better bell!
dougP
On
Grant has mentioned a large (or was it fat?) tire epiphany. I doubt
that's what he had in mind!
Jim, come planting season, some tractor owner will discover his missing
tires :).
dougP
On Friday, March 15, 2013 5:15:35 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
As Eric mentioned,
Can someone give me, in tech speak, the measurement of the allen bolt and
hex nut that fits in Riv frames (Ram in this case)? Easier for me to ask
hardware store than to lug mostly built bike into the store.
Have to cable up derailleurs and adjust, install saddle on pin and adjust;
adjust bar;
On Friday, March 15, 2013 10:18:30 AM UTC-6, iamkeith wrote:
A comment and a question for those with experience:
I'll reiterate the praise for the Bagman support, if you're looking for a
horizontal support like the Hupe gave. I love mine, though I 've never
tried the Hupe to compare
Mike:
90 miles on a single speed for a 1st big ride is ambitious to the point
of over-achievement. Looks to be a beautiful ride. Any camping
opportunities out there? For me, that would be a 2 day event.
BTW, I think Ed's twin lives in San Diego.
dougP
On Friday, March 15, 2013 8:12:51
Another option is the Nitto R-10 mini rear rack. It has been a really good
setup for us on a couple of bikes, one in particular without rack mounts. Bens
Cycle in Milwaukee has them.
Ed
Washington, DC
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Hi Kelly,
Maybe you can put a bigger rear rack on the AHH and you could carry pretty
much as much as you need short of a huge unsupported tour using rear
panniers.
In terms of design, ideally in my mind, maybe a little more clearance to
allow 42s with fenders would be best, but as William
I know it works via the web interface. There may be some tricky
digital-fu to get it to recognize a tag, but I have yet to find it -
so if you view the list via your mail, it may be a moot point.
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On Mar 15, 2013, at 11:10 AM, René Sterental wrote:
Does this work if you're on gmail or
Have you tried re-centering the rear wheel? With a 132.5 spacing it can be hard
to get the wheel exactly centered, at least tat is how it is on my ram.
Stephen
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Hi Patrick,
From your subject, you're looking for seat binder post info? (I'm not sure
based on the text if that's what you're after):
Screw: M6 Hex Socket Cap, 22mm length
Nut: M6 Nylon Insert Nut
(Source: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/f-hillborne-blue.htm-- I'm pretty
sure all Rivs use
I recently put the force field fatty rumpkins on my Homer with sks longboard
fenders, they fit great and roll really well on pavement and amazingly great on
dirt. Of course no idea on the frozen stuff?
Hugh
Sunland, CA
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On Friday, March 15, 2013 1:14:27 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote:
BTW, I think Ed's twin lives in San Diego.
dougP
Come to think of it... I've never seen Ed and Esteban in the same room at
the same time... Hmmm
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Have the bell and love it- mostly because it doesn't ring constantly unlike the
spring hammer bell which basically drove me crazy. Took it off and gave it
away. I imagine there are a of parts boxes with Silver Hupes and spring hammer
bells in them! I am sure you could get'em cheap and have a
One of these days...
On Friday, March 15, 2013 8:12:51 AM UTC-7, Mike wrote:
We've had some great weather here in Portland lately. Yesterday my friend
Ed and I got out for a 90 plus mile ride out in Columbia County. I'd say
about 50% of the ride was on dirt/gravel. We headed out of town for
Shoji and Stephen: thank you both. I will try True Value (well stocked) and
check the wheel.
On Fri, Mar 15, 2013 at 2:53 PM, Stephen S elphk...@gmail.com wrote:
Have you tried re-centering the rear wheel? With a 132.5 spacing it can be
hard to get the wheel exactly centered, at least tat is
Mike -- another nice ride that I enjoy vicariously through words and
photos.
On Fri, Mar 15, 2013 at 2:14 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Mike:
90 miles on a single speed for a 1st big ride is ambitious to the point
of over-achievement. Looks to be a beautiful ride. Any camping
I am looking for two (2) Cyclotourist 42s in new or almost-new condition.
Have to trade two dittos in either 44 or 48, NIP or at any rate new and
unused and unmounted.
Reason: The more I think about the Ram, the more I think I want to build it
up as a sort of pavement-biased all rounder (to
OK. So after some excellent and insightful RBW list input I went ahead and
ordered the OnOne Midge bars some Cane Creek levers, and some Kenda MTB
tires.
My immediate goal was to alter the hand positions. I've been pretty content
with the mustache bar set up, but have come to really enjoy the
LOVE you bike! Just perfect.
Cheers!
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I've had a couple tiny #4 stainless steel washers on the mounting post,
between the striker and the bell for years. It still dings nicely, but
I rarely get false positives. As the automated announcement used to
say in the London underground: Mind the gap! You may want to try that
before
Of all this rivs I have drooled over seen ridden and loved yours is up there on
the list o' the best. Then again I've never seen a riv I haven't loved:)
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Pretty bike, even nicer with the Midge! But c'mon, how about some prettier
tape? I know, I used black (Liz Skin DSP, thicker) on mine, but the Fargo
is not nearly as pretty as your AR.
26 tires slow? Not at all; it's not the size, it's the kind of tire. I've
been riding 700C exclusively off road
LOL! Thanks!!
It's funny, I have a personal RIV hall of fame and they are all 700c -
650B bikes. Thankfully they're all on flickr so I can drool when needed. To
me, these bikes just look like fun and adventure waiting to happen at a
split second.
No particular order and hopefully not out of
Yea...tape is temporary. It was some old take off stuff and the only thing
I had. I wanted to be able to mess with position and stem change. Plus I
still can't come to terms with a color. The yellow is paralyzing! It doesnt
look right on a Riv to me, but it's super nice and it fine shape. I'd
This is probably old news, but is that Andy and his family featured in the
photo on the Adventure Cycling Homepage? http://www.adventurecycling.org/
Beautiful photograph.
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Brand new, cut the tags off it, haven't ever worn it, need some money.
Save 10 off retail, yours for $95 shipped. Size XL.
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Your AR is one of my inspirations for a future custom. Simple one color
paint in a booming color. It was nice to see my old Hillborne on your list
too.
I hope the Midges work out for you like that. I love the way they look, but
I could not get comfortable on the hoods.
and I certainly
Just a side note for folks with small frames: the seat stays/brake bridge
will likely not have sufficient height clearance for the Hupe; at least
mine don't. Which is a double drag because a little bike has less height
for the bag as well. Mark's rack to the rescue. It's so adjustable that
Sweet bike. I have the 700c version.
About the Midge bars... Can you tell me how long of a stem you're using
relative to the stem you used with the Mustache? It sounds like a little
bit longer results in a slightly closer reach? What is your experience
riding on the hoods? Weird angle?
Yes, I do the same thing - placing the striker further from the bell
reduces the unintended ringing on bumpy roads.
I may soon machine my own stem collar, with *two* attachment points, so I
can mount double bells, just because.
- Andrew, Berkeley
On Friday, March 15, 2013 5:42:31 PM UTC-7,
Good lookin' lot of bikes!
On Fri, Mar 15, 2013 at 6:16 PM, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote:
LOL! Thanks!!
It's funny, I have a personal RIV hall of fame and they are all 700c -
650B bikes. Thankfully they're all on flickr so I can drool when needed. To
me, these bikes just look like fun
Speaking of the BOMs ... BOM #1 has one close up pic of the handlebars,
with a light held on by a nifty looking clamp. Here
http://www.rivbike.com/German-Tail-light-p/ltd-20.htm on the Riv website,
they have the light with the same clamp, but say that the clamp does not
come with the light.
Yes. They are from Germany and made by RM. Peter White sells them:
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/light-mounts.asp
Scroll down to Mounts for Handlebars.
I have 2 and they have worked as nicely as they look.
-jb
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