Let us know how easily they mount on Synergies, too, please. Particularly
the bead seating. Thanks.
I have Hetres now, but when I need new tires I will be trying to decide
between these vs. Hetres.
I wonder if one is less prone to flats than the other?
Looking forward to the ride report,
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cost limit to ship. That way I can just send it off when I take it to the
UPS place if it is going to cost less than your limit. Saves me a trip.
Thanks. After shipping I will email you with receipt, tracking
Tony,
Does that 7cm Nitto stem say Nitto or Technomic on the stem?
190mm rise or 225?
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Sold! Thanks all
On Sunday, March 23, 2014 3:42:57 PM UTC-5, Brad Mitchell wrote:
I have too many bags, and am trying to cut back. I have a really nice
medium size SaddleSack if anyone is interested..figured I'd post here first
before trying eBay. Has some of the usual scuff marks,
Of course, if one goes with a 10 speed+ setup, the shifters will have to be
changed as well. And I'm guessing the angle of the chainstays on the
Hunqapillar with 135 spacing will require a BB change if using a larger
single chainring. (Sorry.. using a tablet and stray contact with the screen
I agree. In fact, I only have one gear. But I was just throwing out options
for those who want more.
On Monday, March 24, 2014, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote:
Most gears I have are 1x5. Could not be happier.
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$3800. On display at Jitensha if you want to test ride. It's posted on I bob
with the components list. Thanks!
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Thanks, guys. A few more details for the snow-curious.
The only sounds I've heard snow make are the whmp of the crust
collapsing, usually under my weight -- a sound you do not want to hear on a
slope barren 30-50˚ because that means you just triggered an avalanche; and
the plink plink of a
Hey Michael, it says 'Nitto' and the measurement from the stem nut to the
base of the stem is 210mm... I'm not sure where you measure official
'rise' from. It's in great shape;
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On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 2:39 AM,
On 03/25/2014 02:02 AM, Michael wrote:
Let us know how easily they mount on Synergies, too, please.
Particularly the bead seating. Thanks.
Bead seating issues on Synergy rims are due to the rim, not the tire.
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I read the RBW OB posts regularly and post sporadically. I've never posted
pictures because I never sorted out how to do it form my iPhone. In any case,
I just plugged the phone into the computer so meet my Samuel Hillborne. It was
one of the web specials with the non creamed head
Thanks for the feedback. Posted.
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Ok. So I'm now caught up. I understand the cost and how to shift to a
double 40-24. What range could I get if I wanted to go single ring front
and change the cassette (currently an 8 speed 11-32), without changing
shifters to get the maximum range out of a 24 or 26 ring up front? I have
Silver
I think many people use the Attach a file option, but I'm with Bill - I
like to use the Insert Image widget and URL from my photobucket
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On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 7:43:45 AM UTC-5, Conway Bennett wrote:
Thanks for the
I found expander sprocket for a 10-speed
cassette:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/hope-t-rex-expander-sprocket/rp-prod119003
which then gives an 11-40 range. Will a 10-speed cassette require different
shifters, derailure, etc?
RIv. sells the 9-speed cassette (for $50) that is
I am sure it felt good to get out and try your SH. The bike looks good.
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And yes that is what I meant! Thanks for catching that mistake.
On Monday, March 24, 2014 11:59:31 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:
and by 3/16th of course you mean 3/32nd.
;-)
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What a season it has been up there! Our son is dying to re-injure himself
in cyclocross . . . Nice build; I benefited from the same deal on those
framesets a year ago, and am still learning happily from the Sam, as it is
different from any bike I've ever owned. I'm eager to try it with drops,
Another addition to the list;
$160 obo for both
Supernova E3 Pro 2 Dyno Headlight (black)
Supernova E3 TL 2 Rack Mount Dyno Taillight (black)
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/supernova.asp
I've used these for almost a year now but as I move stuff around and
rationalize the build's of my new
Must. Not. Hoard... Wheels! Must... Not...
Good luck with the sale (probably already gone). I'm overstocked on fixed
wheels - it's normal road wheels I'm short on.
Am I the only one who noticed that the bottom has finally fallen out of the
fixed gear market? NJS bargains and cheap quality
It gets plenty of use but had been pretty sedentary since January. Too much
snow and what better place to store it then the bike lanes?
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Hi Patrick,
I read through the thread, and I hope I understand what you're trying to do:
The riding I do is mostly in the 24...-- Is the 24T adequate? Is it too
high or too low for your 8-spd 11-32 cassette? Do you spend your time
mainly on the 11 or mainly on the 32 or in the middle (or maybe
While at NAHBS a few weeks ago, I bought a cycling jersey on an impulse.
The jersey really isn’t my particular style so I’m offering to sell at the
price I paid at the show -- $85.00; current online price is $120.00. This
jersey is referred to as the Den Haag, size large the color is Rochester
Nice ride and great adventure! Yeah, when that mud hits a certain
consistency, you can't do too much. Good on ya for trying!
May the summer hold many adventurous miles! Keep bringing those photos and
reports.
- Jim / cyclofiend.com
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I remain a fan of the original Nitto moustache, but can see advantages to
the slightly wider, slightly shallower Albastache.
On Monday, March 24, 2014 8:06:50 PM UTC-5, Shoji Takahashi wrote:
Sounds like you should consider albastache, too. Sorry to add to the
choices! I think Christopher
also - in terms of sharing links - I was wondering why Flickr was rendering
so weird on my main computer (figured they were having trouble server
side...) and then realized you'd shared the mobile version - the url starts
with m.flickr
Here's the link to the whole photoset via the normal
FS: A very nice 27 wheelset
- Campy NR 36 hole hubs that came on my first real bike and are vintage
1971, with straight quick release levers, smooth bearings
- Rims are Super Champion Gentleman 81 rims running perfectly true, minimal
sidewall wear
- 14 gauge DT stainless spokes
- Built for me
FS: A very nice 27 wheelset
- Campy NR 36 hole hubs that came on my first real bike and are vintage
1971, with straight quick release levers, smooth bearings
- Rims are Super Champion Gentleman 81 rims running perfectly true, minimal
sidewall wear
- 14 gauge DT stainless spokes
- Built for me
Anyone want to swap wheels?
Mine-120/100 spaced white industries track hubs (fixed/free) X velo-orange
diagonale 32h. All polished silver. (650b)
Yours- 130 spacing low miles wheelset with reliable rims (650b)
Optionally the Fixed gear /SS wheels also for sale:$350 free shipping in
conusa.
Are they 700c?
- Mike
On Monday, March 24, 2014 10:01:33 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote:
These are the original wheels that came with my first-gen green Quickbeam.
Nice, sturdy wheels that would love a set of tires 28 or wider. Free/Free
rear hub is fitted for a quick release skewer (not
like tires, each one has its application.
the bosco bullmoose will be at home on your Hunq.
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The Quickbeam wheels have been sold. Thanks to everyone who expressed interest.
–Eric N
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On Mar 25, 2014, at 9:18 AM, Mike K. mikehkai...@gmail.com wrote:
Are they 700c?
- Mike
On Monday, March 24, 2014 10:01:33 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote:
These are the
Thanks for the standard link, Jim.
Conway, Sam is sportin' one serious handlebar mustache! Put a mustache
handlebar on there for double effect. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9:35:35 AM UTC-6, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
also - in terms of sharing links - I was wondering
Thanks, Shoji. As I play with this more, It makes sense to me to take
things one step at a time. I am thinking:
-- update cassette to 9-speed 12-36. This will allow me to ride most all
the time in my middle chainring with my current 24/36/46 front chain rings.
(You are right, I almost never
Says Dia Compe on the hood
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Gran Compe on the straps.
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This morning I tried shifted the brakes to the middle and test rode them.
Then I flipped the Albatross bars (everything drops about 4 that way, not
sure I like that much drop). I'm going to ride it this way, possibly flip
them back and ride that way for a while. Thanks to physics, there is a
I think that 12-36 with a 26/40/chainguard in front would be perfect for
you, Deacon
On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 10:10:06 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Thanks, Shoji. As I play with this more, It makes sense to me to take
things one step at a time. I am thinking:
-- update cassette to
Possibly, Bill. I'm going to see how I like riding the 36 front/36 rear and
staying mostly in the middle front cog. To just the middle cog to a 40
means I lose that most often in the middle cog capability and I end up with
the same issue I have now of often shifting between low and middle. I'm
Going to split this one up as I think I would like to keep the stem. Have
another stem to sell if interested, see below.
Prices do not include shipping.
Nitto Noodle Bars 48cm - $50
Nitto Technomic Standard 11cm - $40
Silver Barend Shifters with cables/housing and Shimano dt stops - $60
I spy gratuitous Alfa-Romeos!
Joe Fiat 500C Abarth Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 6:00:38 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote:
I think many people use the Attach a file option, but I'm with Bill - I
like to use the Insert Image widget and URL from my photobucket
Brooks B17 Special is sold. Thanks.
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Converted my Handsome Devil from a Sugino XD triple to a compact double to
finally a single chain ring 1x9 set up 36t chain ring and 12-36t 9 speed
cassette. The gear inch range from 27.2 to 81.5 works well for hilly West
Seattle and I have had so few issues with chain drops that the Paul
What size?
On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9:16:07 AM UTC-5, skip0327 wrote:
While at NAHBS a few weeks ago, I bought a cycling jersey on an impulse.
The jersey really isn’t my particular style so I’m offering to sell at the
price I paid at the show -- $85.00; current online price is $120.00.
Hi Everyone,
I was thinking about adding adding a second Riv to compliment the Cheviot /
Hillborne I will be building up soon. I was / am trying to avoid a bike
that is to close in function. So when I started thinking on it... this is
what I came up with (see below) :). It kinda takes some
There was a great deal on a drop bar 60cm Sam a few weeks ago that I
really considered. I have a 60cm alba Sam that does everything I do on a
bike, but I thought it would fun to have a drop bar version as well. I
would build them up only slightly differently. One for town (albas), the
'57 Zagato, my favorite Alfa
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On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 1:53:36 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
I spy gratuitous Alfa-Romeos!
Joe Fiat 500C Abarth Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 6:00:38 AM
Sorry, but I'm just not getting (or buying into) this 1x fad... AND I
believe chain line is really important and cross-chaining IS bad, despite
what some claim about their ridiculous 1x11 setups. Someone please
convince me otherwise. WHAT is so awful about a front derailleur and a
triple
I put the 12-36 on the tandem and we ride it 95% in the 40 middle ring.
Since you're riding offroad, I would think the 36-36 combo would be plenty
low for most situations. If you have a gnarly grade to climb, then flog
your granny ;)
I did have to change the derailer to work with the 36 btw. I
Deacon,
Map out your most travelled route or routes with Google Pedometer/Earth (or
similar).
Extract an elevation profile.
Discuss those results with the folks at Riv. Or post links here... for
discussion.
Seems to me that establishing your vertical terrain challenges is the place
to
Bobby - I agree with you for the most part. The only reasons I converted
one of my road bikes to a 1xSS are 1) the rails/trails MUPs around the area
here are surfaced with compacted limestone tailings or screenings (the
final remnant left over from when crushed limestone rock is sifted
George:
Perhaps you might consider an internal-geared hub? I am building up a 1x5
Spectro on an old mid-80s Rockhopper... simplicity, decent range, and
low-maintenance.
BB
On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 4:41:20 PM UTC-4, George Schick wrote:
Bobby - I agree with you for the most part. The
I like it... good way to organize thoughts and I agree with the order. The
thing with nearly all of the Riv designs is the flexibility, I'd expand on
the theme by saying that pretty much each of those models can be pressed
into service up to +/- 2 on your Bike Stretch. Particularly the
I ride my Sam everywhere I go, which is mostly to and from work and around
town, about 2000 miles a year. When I was building it up I got the
26/40/bashguard Sugino crank from Riv and an 11-28 (32?) 8 speed cassette.
I delayed putting a front derailer on it until I saw my usage patterns.
After
Anyone have a couple extra rolls of the Viva Olive Green Cloth handlebar
tape?
Rivendell used to sell it until Newbaum's became they're go to cloth tape.
Or can anyone point me to where I can order some still? Jitensha carries
it, but looks like they're out of this color.
Specifically looking
I think it depends on the terrain one is riding. Here in Chicago, I know I
will never need more than a single chainring and that using the larger cogs
or smallest cog in the rear will be at a minimum. I understand concerns
about cross-chaining, but I know that 99% of my riding will be within
When I put 28mm tires on my Ram, it's frisky. With 37s, it's plush. I
think the same thing goes for most on your list.
On 3/25/2014 2:37 PM, Richard Rios wrote:
Hi Everyone,
ISo potentially you could buy two of the exact same model and
stretch them to opposite ends and not end up with the
I'd call Jitensha before concluding it's really gone. Their website can be
quite out of sync with what is really in the store.
On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 2:50:17 PM UTC-7, David Banzer wrote:
Anyone have a couple extra rolls of the Viva Olive Green Cloth handlebar
tape?
Rivendell used
Bill,
Thanks for confirming my suspicion. I'll give them a call.
David
On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 5:04 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I'd call Jitensha before concluding it's really gone. Their website can
be quite out of sync with what is really in the store.
On Tuesday, March
*UPDATE:*
*Two more items for sale:*
1. Dark Blue *Newbaum's* - two rolls. 8$ for the pair
2. *Dia Compe Gran Compe Road Brake Levers.*
In good shape. Nice, smooth action. Seem extremely well built.
I have no idea what they are worth so make me an offer.
Buyer pats shipping to CONUS.
See
UPDATE:
Brooks is sold. Thanks.
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Barend shifters are sold.
Going to split this one up as I think I would like to keep the stem. Have
another stem to sell if interested, see below.
Prices do not include shipping.
Nitto Noodle Bars 48cm - $50
Nitto Technomic Standard 11cm - $40
Suntour Cyclone 7000 Brake Levers - $40
You forgot the Betty Foy, Cheviot
My Cheviot, if I get one, is going to be my off road mountain bike.
I can tell you from experience that the Roadeo is certainly more frisky
road than a Sam Hillborne, but still rides like a riv. What I mean is that
it feels a little quicker turning and
I had a very similar thought. I thought I'd sell my Sam and replace it
with an Atlantis for the fancier lugs and nearly horizontal top tube. I
sold my Sam, never bothered to buy an Atlantis, and lucked out buying my
Sam back!
When I had a similar thought about selling my Homer, I instead
My Road, Ram and Saluki all have different geometry and I usually rotate
rides among them. It rarely fails to happen that as I climb aboard the
ride du jour, I remark to myself, This bike is sooo comfortable.
On 3/25/2014 5:25 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
I had a very similar thought. I thought
Tony,
Congrats on finally receiving the Saluki. I know all too well the
excitement of that day, reminds me of childhood when I had no
responsibility to speak of and your parents get you that new bike, it
spells freedom. I also think you're wise to let the color either grow on
you or not
Bobby,
It's all about simplicity. I used to ride a bike with all the different
gears, a Garmin GPS to track my mileage and speed, a cadence meter, etc. I
just got sick of all that extra stuff. On my new bike, I originally had
the double chainrings, but I was never using the big ring, so it
For mountain biking, I find myself moving wider and wider. For my primary
off road machine ( a Krampus) I have a ~700mm wide riser.
Coming from an Alba, I would take a look at a Surly Open Bar. Kind of the
same bends, but wider and I'm guessing stiffer (it's steel)
Eric Daume
On Mar 23, 2014
Interestingly, Riv told me the aluminum bar is stiffer than the steel (I
have the steel). That surprised me. Maybe it's the vertigo thing, but I'm
not convinced wider is better for me on the trial. I much prefer the wide
part of the drops to the long levers of the handles, where every wee
Quickbeam wheelset is sold.
Still have a Velocity Fusion 700C rim - free for local pick-up.
Delta seat post rack - free for local pick-up.
Nitto UI-5GX 13cm threadless stem - $30 shipped.
Also have a Phil Wood front hub without a skewer I will part with for $50
shipped.
Pictures
Thanks Hugh!
It is a pretty cool feeling and it's nice to get all excited about
something and not be disappointed in the slightest, you don't hear much
about 'riv-regret' (unless it is about selling a Riv!) That silver Saluki
is sweet looking, it is a classy frame like all the Riv's for sure.
Played around with it more today. Inverted albatross is too low, but I
learned a few things about tilt and height that are helping. Having
returned to the upright position, I dropped the stem a few inches and
tilted the albas so the handlebars are almost flat, lowering the hooks.
It really is
I am looking to try out a kickstand so if someone isn't using a twin leg
kickstand and wants to unload it for cheap let me know. Thanks in advance!
Fair winds,
Captain Conway
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I probably have something you can try. More in a bit.
Dan
On Mar 25, 2014, at 6:19 PM, Conway Bennett captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com
wrote:
I am looking to try out a kickstand so if someone isn't using a twin leg
kickstand and wants to unload it for cheap let me know. Thanks in
does it need to be uncut?
On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 9:19 PM, Conway Bennett
captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com wrote:
I am looking to try out a kickstand so if someone isn't using a twin leg
kickstand and wants to unload it for cheap let me know. Thanks in advance!
Fair winds,
Captain Conway
I can cut it.
Fair winds,
Captain Conway Bennett
On Mar 25, 2014, at 8:46 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
does it need to be uncut?
On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 9:19 PM, Conway Bennett
captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com wrote:
I am looking to try out a kickstand so if
I think he was asking because it may be too short for you now :)
On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 6:53 PM, captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com wrote:
I can cut it.
Fair winds,
Captain Conway Bennett
On Mar 25, 2014, at 8:46 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com
wrote:
does it need to be uncut?
correct, I bet a bunch of us have cut ones laying around. I think I do but
you would need to tell us what you need. thanks.
On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 9:54 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote:
I think he was asking because it may be too short for you now :)
On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 6:53 PM,
Deac, you're correct - aluminum bars will be stiffer than steel
On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 6:45:30 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Interestingly, Riv told me the aluminum bar is stiffer than the steel (I
have the steel). That surprised me. Maybe it's the vertigo thing, but I'm
not convinced
It was indeed a great time all that I hoped for and then some. I'll be
posting my thought in more detail soon. Look forward to your future ride
images and reports.
~Hugh
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving. -- Albert Einstein
Thanks everybody. It's a 56 Sam but I'm not sure what I need if it's cut.
Fair winds,
Captain Conway Bennett
On Mar 25, 2014, at 8:56 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:
correct, I bet a bunch of us have cut ones laying around. I think I do but
you would need to tell us what
Here is the 7400 group I posted about last week. Let me know if you want
it. All prices below include shipping to the lower 48.
Here's the link to the pictures:
It was awesome! Good miles, good company and I'll post my ride report soon
enough.
~Hugh
On Sunday, March 23, 2014 8:00:00 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
This was one of those rides that you plan out the small details on, and
then have to deal with multiple monkey wrench gangs. But as
You can try Green Grips . They make nice cotton bar tape. They may have
something close.
http://www.greengrips.org/
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I do know about, but had completely forgotten about, Greengrips. Weirdly, even
though it's cloth tape, I've found it very easy to wrap, but too wide and thin
for my likes. Purely personal.
Realized handlebar tape is cheap and easily changed. Gonna go with grey
Newbaums as I have a roll
If you are open to something other than a Pletscher twin leg then I have one of
these I can send your way for cost of shipping.
http://breadbike.com/2011/10/12/copenhagen-dual-leg-kickstand/
Works well just would not fit on the intended bike. You will need to figure out
your own short bolt
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