[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Tom Harrop
Actually, not meaning to muddy the waters here, but both of the Nitto binder-bolt mounted cable hangers that Riv sells interfered with seatpost clamping on my Bombadil. I fixed it by switching to Surly's cable hanger. Could also just use a smaller-diameter bolt. Is it worth a try to go around

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
My favorite Steve Palinscar game! I'll play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3uRX8Buu88 On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 1:22:53 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 04/27/2015 04:12 PM, Garth wrote: On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 3:43:50 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: No, the first

[RBW] Re: Finally... Albastache!

2015-04-27 Thread Ron Mc
cozy-looking ride On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 2:00:20 PM UTC-5, Surlyprof wrote: I've been wanting to try Albastache bars since I got my Hillborne. Finally broke down and took the plunge this weekend. I usually put down a layer of Newbaum's to strap the cables down before adding my

[RBW] Hub Area Racks: any first-hand experience?

2015-04-27 Thread Neil
I'm considering adding front bags to my Sam using the Hub Area Rack. Anybody have any first-hand experience with these units? I recall hearing that the first version without the hoop support suffered from flex, and I'm hopeful that the support solves this issue. Possibly pertinent info: - I

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 04/27/2015 04:28 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: My favorite Steve Palinscar game! I'll play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3uRX8Buu88 Good one! Glad it's working for you. :-) My Evil Twin PalinSCar played no role in this... On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 1:22:53 PM UTC-7, Steve

[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
Kevin I have several thoughts on this. First and foremost, I will agree with the several responders who said you deserve to be happy and frustration-free on your new bike. Now, here's a checklist. 1. Tolerances. As others have said, you can measure the seatpost and the hole in the frame

[RBW] Birthday Bike overnight.

2015-04-27 Thread hsmitham
Just some pictures of a good time on a bike with a good friend. Here http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ ~Hugh Los Angeles, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 04/27/2015 04:12 PM, Garth wrote: On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 3:43:50 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: No, the first and simplest thing to try is to wipe all the grease off the seat post. The second and almost as simple thing is to spray a shot of hairspray on the seat

[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Tom Harrop
Snap! What Bill said... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
Please please pretty please, check if you can tighten it with the cable hanger removed. I'm going to have nightmares if you don't check that. Regarding knurling. This is the tool that any decent shop should have: http://1mg.me/?w=300h=300filename=JS0115.jpgf=BTI If they have that tool, the

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Garth
On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 3:43:50 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: No, the first and simplest thing to try is to wipe all the grease off the seat post. The second and almost as simple thing is to spray a shot of hairspray on the seat post. I have a couple of bikes that have the

[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Kevin Lindsey
Bill et al. - The seatpost is only just barely too loose. Honestly, I think a tin can shim might be too thick to fit in there, but the difference between the post outer diameter and the tube inner diameter is enough to make the post gradually slide down the tube as I ride. So: first

[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
Yes, the Surly one is the thinnest. The aluminum cheap ones are the thickest and the least reliable in part to part variation. On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 12:42:47 PM UTC-7, Tom Harrop wrote: Snap! What Bill said... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: An even fatter (F)atlantis!

2015-04-27 Thread nathaniel nichols
Oh! no we only have one XO-1, the other in the picture belonged to a guy from Bicycling magazine, he was doing a story on a local race organizer and we happened to meet him at one of the events. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 Canti Waterford Sam Hill in Hilsen blue with Ritchey, Phil

2015-04-27 Thread Phobos
Just bumping this up. Still for sale. I had some interested folks, but it is still here. Feel free to ask any questions. Thanks! On Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 11:12:47 AM UTC-4, Phobos wrote: Spectacular rare Sam needs forever home. I have too many bikes, and some need to move. This

[RBW] Re: New to Me Rivendell Road (Standard)

2015-04-27 Thread Ryan Fleming
That's a really nice bike...a dead giveaway to the relative age would be the Reynolds transfers but maybe the prior owner(s) removed them. I like that silver and blue colour scheme though, and it looks like it was very well looked-after. Enjoy! On Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 8:02:28 PM UTC-5,

Re: [RBW] sadly FS: my 56cm orange Sam Hillborne and my 60cm green SimpleOne framesets

2015-04-27 Thread James Stewart
Pix? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] fs: 59cm rivendell all-rounder.

2015-04-27 Thread sasha eysymontt
FS: Curt Goodrich built and Joe Bell painted Rivendell All-Rounder. 59cm c-t seat tube, 57.5cm c-c top tube. Currently set up as a porteur with 700x42 Grand Bois Hetres and fenders -- definitely the fattest tire you can fit with a fender.) Bike was built to take either 26 knobbies or 650b, and

Re: [RBW] Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Mark Benedetto
I also had a couple issues with my Hunq from the end of 2013. The seat post slipped a ton, but it turns out the tube was actually a different size. 27.0 I think instead of the standard 26.8/27.2 (which I suppose means I was fitted with a 26.8 post). Also, one of the rear rack mounts wasn't

[RBW] Re: Jitensha bars for mountain bike?

2015-04-27 Thread CMR
I don't think these will be tough enough for mountain biking. Both from a safety perspective, but also just too flexy that you would feel a big loss of control. The Origin8 Space Bar OR is built for that type of riding and comes in silver as well, although the bends aren't as graceful. --

Re: [RBW] Re: Hub Area Racks: any first-hand experience?

2015-04-27 Thread Robert F. Harrison
On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 10:35 AM, Shoji Takahashi shoji.takaha...@gmail.com wrote: I have V1 of HAR+HAB on my Hunqapillar (no hoop version). I have had no problems with flex on the racks, but I don't over stuff them. (Lunches for me and my kids, clothes, maybe a U-lock.) I overstuff mine

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 04/27/2015 03:14 PM, Garth wrote: After reading your replies Kevin, a new seatpost would be the first and simplest thing to try. No, the first and simplest thing to try is to wipe all the grease off the seat post. The second and almost as simple thing is to spray a shot of hairspray on

[RBW] Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread RonaTD
It's far more likely that the frame is the problem than the seat post. Classic Waterford issue. Ask me about all the 27.4 seat posts I had to buy. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Finally... Albastache!

2015-04-27 Thread Reid
Oh yeah! The eggplant tape looks great on that bike. Much better than mere black. Too cool. Reid -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: fs: 59cm rivendell all-rounder.

2015-04-27 Thread franklyn
That's an amazing looking bike! Someone closer to you than me (all the way on the left coast) will probably snatch this up quickly. On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 2:08:34 PM UTC-7, sasha eysymontt wrote: FS: Curt Goodrich built and Joe Bell painted Rivendell All-Rounder. 59cm c-t seat tube,

[RBW] Birthday Bike overnight.

2015-04-27 Thread WETH
Hugh, happy birthday! It looks like you had a great trip. Beautiful photos as always. -Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Hub Area Racks: any first-hand experience?

2015-04-27 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Neil, I have V1 of HAR+HAB on my Hunqapillar (no hoop version). I have had no problems with flex on the racks, but I don't over stuff them. (Lunches for me and my kids, clothes, maybe a U-lock.) Hoop will add stability, but it's not been a problem for me. HAR does play well with Nitto Mini

Re: [RBW] Re: New to Me Rivendell Road (Standard)

2015-04-27 Thread Bruce Herbitter
I like it! A number of us have converted them to 650B it seems. Makes for a great riding bike. Sent from my iPad On Apr 26, 2015, at 10:17 PM, carnerda...@bellsouth.net carnerda...@bellsouth.net wrote: picture as requested:

[RBW] Re: New to Me Rivendell Road (Standard)

2015-04-27 Thread Joe Bernard
Man, I don't know about that stem. You may be at the allowable height mark, but I think you're pushing your luck with the bending forces this will allow you to transmit through the part of the stem outside the frame. I really think you should consider dropping it at least an inch. On Saturday,

[RBW] Doin' the Six Pillars century Cambridge, MD on May 2?

2015-04-27 Thread Michael Leven
Anyone? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: New to Me Rivendell Road (Standard)

2015-04-27 Thread WETH
Dear Joe, Thanks for your thoughts and concern. For comparison purposes, when I was in the initial build stages I had the noodles in a Nitto Dirt Drop stem( 8cm); this current stem gets the bars to the same height and 1cm closer than with the dirt drop extended to maximum/minimum insertion

[RBW] Re: New to Me Rivendell Road (Standard)

2015-04-27 Thread islaysteve
Just a thought, we've discussed here (re racks) how conservative Nitto is regarding weight, etc. it would seem likely that they wouldn't sell a tall stem if there was a safety concern. Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: New to Me Rivendell Road (Standard)

2015-04-27 Thread David Banzer
Hi Erl, I believe the Dirt Drop stem and the Technomic stem you have are made in different processes. The Dirt Drop is cold forged, while the Technomic Standard is not. This makes the Dirt Drop stiffer. Additionally, having less quill showing will have less flex. Either way, it's your bike and

[RBW] DIY (cheap) Canvas Saddlebag

2015-04-27 Thread islaysteve
Much as I would like to buy a nice medium size bag for my Bleriot, I just will not be using it enough to justify the expense. Therefore I decided to buy an inexpensive ($12) bag that I could try to adapt. I think I've been successful, although it hasn't been road tested. The galley with more

[RBW] Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Kevin Lindsey
Just finished building my Hunqapillar over the weekend and rode it 20+ miles to work this morning. Although still too early to tell, it has my very favorite bike stamped all over it. With one possible exception: I can't get the seatpost to stop slipping down. Despite tightening the bolt to

Re: [RBW] How many rolls of Newbaums on 46cm Noodles?

2015-04-27 Thread Aaron Young
I always buy a third roll just in case. If it's not used on the bars then it can be used on a kick stand, chain stay, or under various clamp on items on bars or tubes. Good luck! Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sunday, April 26, 2015, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote: I know the Riv site

[RBW] Re: DIY (cheap) Canvas Saddlebag

2015-04-27 Thread WETH
Steve, You made some nice modifications. That seems spacious enough for what you want to carry. I will be curious to learn how it handles on the road. Erl On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 10:14:06 AM UTC-4, islaysteve wrote: Much as I would like to buy a nice medium size bag for my Bleriot, I

[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Jon in the foothills of Central Colorado
I had the same problem with my Sam. I used a piece of aluminum shim stock or you could use a piece of coke can trimmed about 1 wide x the circumference of the post. .Also there are collars out there that you can put around your seat post to keep it from slipping.. Worst case scenario is to

[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Ron Mc
My Moser was so bad about this I found an old Campy Super Record quill post and solved the problem. One possible approach you might take is use Green Loctite (609) On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 9:17:04 AM UTC-5, Kevin Lindsey wrote: Just finished building my Hunqapillar over the weekend and

[RBW] Re: New to Me Rivendell Road (Standard)

2015-04-27 Thread WETH
Dave, Thanks. You are correct on the different processes from what I have read. I will not be using the bike, as currently set up, for any off road riding. However, I always try to keep the limitations of my equipment in mind and will take into account the limitations of this long stem as I

[RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

2015-04-27 Thread Tom Virgil
And a very Happy Birthday to you! Tom On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 12:50:45 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Just some pictures of a good time on a bike with a good friend. Here http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ ~Hugh Los Angeles, CA -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] What do Ricendell riders use for cycling shoes (not clipless).

2015-04-27 Thread 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
A stiff sole should help you on the longer rides. I wear a pair of Teva hiking shoes. I don't see my style on their website anymore but it's similar to this: http://www.teva.com/men-shoes/surge-mid-event%C2%A0/1005764.html?dwvar_1005764_color=BLKO#icid=mnav_viewallstart=11cgid=men-view-all Keen

[RBW] Hillborne + Rock N' Roads + (woody) Fenders

2015-04-27 Thread WETH
Jeff, nice work and a beautiful bike. I will keep an eye out for you. Erl Kensington, MD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Hillborne + Rock N' Roads + (woody) Fenders

2015-04-27 Thread WETH
The packaging slip with my Woodys fenders recommended periodic treatment with car wax. I have yet to do that. After two years it might be time. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] What do Ricendell riders use for cycling shoes (not clipless).

2015-04-27 Thread scott
MKS sneakers or grip kings. Cheaper to get sneaker friendly pedals than get new shoes. I used to suffer with the rat traps, even though they look so nice, then just switched pedals and all my shoes work great. But to answer your actual question, Keen Newport sandals have a nice stiff sole that

[RBW] fs: 59cm rivendell all-rounder.

2015-04-27 Thread Tom Goodmann
Sasha, I'll take it! Tom more later back at my computer! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
I've heard quite a few comments about Gunnar's having problems with slipping seatposts. This seems like an unacceptable level of QC on Waterford's part and on Rivendell's part. If they know a percentage of a batch of Hunq's from Wisconsin are out of spec, they need to be pulling every one

[RBW] What do Ricendell riders use for cycling shoes (not clipless).

2015-04-27 Thread WETH
MKS sneaker pedals with Merrell hiking shoes or Keen sandals. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: Pushing the Quickbeam envelope

2015-04-27 Thread hsmitham
Patrick, Well done! With what you do in those conditions well I'm super impressed. ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Birthday Bike overnight.

2015-04-27 Thread Pondero
Delightful photos! I've been weather and work defeated in March and April, and starving for another quick overnighter. Especially now. Thanks for the poke in the side. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] What do Ricendell riders use for cycling shoes (not clipless).

2015-04-27 Thread Lungimsam
What do you all use? Looking for something so I don't feel my rat raps through the soles. Been using sneakers but feet getting a little sore on longer rides. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Eric Daume
My Gunnars are three for three on slipping seat posts (and also 3/3 on chipping paint). I'm not overwhelmed by Waterford's quality. My Surly Cross Check's post has never slipped (and the powder cost still looks great after six years) On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 6:30 PM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

2015-04-27 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Deacon. Feel spoiled. But nothing like the raw scenic beauty of your haunts. ~Hugh On Apr 27, 2015 7:18 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Fantastic trip! Those are some great looking roads and trails you got to ride. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

2015-04-27 Thread cyclotourist
Just a little moisture out there this weekend! The last two SoCal rides just haven't been in the cards for me unfortunately. As always, looks to have been a great time! Drew, here's a route to/from O'Neil that Doug put together: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7183179 On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 7:26

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Patrick Moore
Isn't it nice to go into a roadie or mtb thrasher shop and discover that the crew love your old bikes? I'm glad that the problem was so easily solved (and that it seems not to be a frame quality problem). There is a high end bike shop a couple of miles from my mother's house which I used to

Re: [RBW] What do Ricendell riders use for cycling shoes (not clipless).

2015-04-27 Thread Patrick Moore
A few years ago when I went back to clips 'n' straps for a couple of years, I found that MKS GR-9s were the cat's pyjamas for riding in street shoes; my street shoe of choice in summer is the boat shoe, and in colder weather, the chukka boot (safari boot). (On my gofast, of course, I used very

[RBW] Re: Finally... Albastache!

2015-04-27 Thread Surlyprof
Thanks, Reid. Took it for a lunchtime spin. The eggplant is definitely faster than black (and climbs better, too)! John On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 1:41:06 PM UTC-7, Reid wrote: Oh yeah! The eggplant tape looks great on that bike. Much better than mere black. Too cool. Reid -- You

Re: [RBW] How many rolls of Newbaums on 46cm Noodles?

2015-04-27 Thread Edwin W
I like Aaron's advice. Get a third and you'll always have some for those little projects that need a little. Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

[RBW] Re: What do Ricendell riders use for cycling shoes (not clipless).

2015-04-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
My feet. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: What do Ricendell riders use for cycling shoes (not clipless).

2015-04-27 Thread Matthew J
These new C Series http://www.newbalance.com/pd/c-series-600/CM600C-V1.html?gclid=CNGlrKXul8UCFQEEaQodh7cA1Aef_id=VT7kJAAABL9Kf0bs%3A20150428013636%3Asdwvar_CM600C-V1_color=BlackECID=ps_pla_pla_pr_269508#color=Blackwidth=D from New Balance are pretty good. They are stiff yet comfortable on

[RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

2015-04-27 Thread drew
looks like a great time. i did an overnight to o'neill park a couple months ago. i rode down from long beach, and it was beautiful, but somehow i feel like i missed a lot of the trails you guys were on. is there a route map somewhere, by any chance? -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread James Warren
Amazing story. And now as you get the joy of the Hunqapillar without that one irritation. I predict your fun on the bike quickly makes this whole topic vanish. My theory is that that's why the slipping seatpost thing often gets a pass. Anytime I've had it, solutions came quickly, and then I

[RBW] Re: What do Ricendell riders use for cycling shoes (not clipless).

2015-04-27 Thread Ron Mc
for platform pedals, Merrill Proterra Sport On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 7:39:17 PM UTC-5, Lungimsam wrote: What do you all use? Looking for something so I don't feel my rat raps through the soles. Been using sneakers but feet getting a little sore on longer rides. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Front Derailleur recomendations for A Homer Hilsen

2015-04-27 Thread hsmitham
I'm with Brian I run the XT that Riv sells. Happy with it. Richard I'd drop Riv a line and get their. 02. Good luck. ~Hugh On Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 8:37:37 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: Dump the 105 and get an xt or a cx-70. Brian Hanson Seattle, WA -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Pushing the Quickbeam envelope

2015-04-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
It's a pretty steady climb, getting steeper toward the top, with one brief descent to speak of. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fjkFCoGsz-E/VT7f4IwqbzI/Ahc/T_j4goLFYYA/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2015-04-27%2Bat%2B7.17.43%2BPM.png On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 12:10:12 PM UTC-6, Iron

Re: [RBW] What do Ricendell riders use for cycling shoes (not clipless).

2015-04-27 Thread cyclotourist
Speaking of which, I have two pair of Sneaker Pedals I would love to trade for one pair of Grip Kings. Anyone in a position to trade? https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/17295742645/ On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 6:02 PM, scott clankbonesh...@gmail.com wrote: MKS sneakers or grip kings. Cheaper

[RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

2015-04-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
Fantastic trip! Those are some great looking roads and trails you got to ride. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Hillborne + Rock N' Roads + (woody) Fenders

2015-04-27 Thread Surlyprof
Gorgeous bike! The wood fenders seem to go particularly well with the double top tube design. If you ever have to refinish them, I've had great success with this company's bar top finish. Nothing seems to penetrate it. http://www.velvitproducts.com/details_polygel.html John On Monday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Kevin Lindsey
Problem resolved (for now). The seatpost refusing to cooperate on my commute home, I stopped at Bike Pro, a very high-end bike shop in Georgetown at the foot of Key Bridge, to see if they had any friction paste that would at least hold the post in place until I got home. Mind you, this is one

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

2015-04-27 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hi Drew, Here's some Strava links showing our route. From Irvine Station: Check out my 13.7 mi Ride on Strava: http://app.strava.com/activities/291958001 From near O'Neill. We road a few miles to a good breakfast place Latte Da Bagelery on Plano Trabuco Rd. Then back tracked to jump on the

[RBW] Re: What do Ricendell riders use for cycling shoes (not clipless).

2015-04-27 Thread Justin August
Where did you get the irregulars from? -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Front Derailleur recomendations for A Homer Hilsen

2015-04-27 Thread Richard Rios
Hi All, Thanks to everyone who offered feedback, I will definitely be taking all your advice into consideration. :) Hopefully I will be soon riding and shifting quietly along! Sincerely, Richard On Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 3:11:02 PM UTC-7, Richard Rios wrote: Hi All, I am finding

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread cyclotourist
My Rockhound is a touch loose as well. I have to really crank down the collar till the ears are touching. And paint is chippy. On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 5:46 PM, Eric Daume ericda...@gmail.com wrote: My Gunnars are three for three on slipping seat posts (and also 3/3 on chipping paint). I'm not

[RBW] Re: Hillborne + Rock N' Roads + (woody) Fenders

2015-04-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
Beautiful fendered monstercross! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

Re: [RBW] Re: Jitensha bars for mountain bike?

2015-04-27 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I don't have personal experience using the Jitensha flat bar off-road but I know several people who use or used them for MTB and cyclocross. Here's Jesse Lalonde (singlespeed world champ) utilizing a Jitensha bar to good effect in a cross race:

[RBW] Re: What do Ricendell riders use for cycling shoes (not clipless).

2015-04-27 Thread Surlyprof
I posted a similar request regarding shoes with thin gripsters and got lots of great advice ( https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/surlyprof$20shoes/rbw-owners-bunch/aVHSUQf7RRM/udfBHiIE_g8J). I have slightly wider feet so some of the recommendations wouldn't work.

[RBW] Re: What do Ricendell riders use for cycling shoes (not clipless).

2015-04-27 Thread Brian Campbell
These Keens for warmer weather: http://www.zappos.com/keen-cnx-ii-lace-mesh-tortoise-shell These Keens for colder weather: http://www.zappos.com/keen-koven-magnet-tawny-olive Both work with the SOMA toe clips sold by Riv. My feet are size 11.5 On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 5:39:17 PM

[RBW] Re: What do Ricendell riders use for cycling shoes (not clipless).

2015-04-27 Thread Surlyprof
Justin, They were at Nordstrom Rack of all places. John On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 7:31:26 PM UTC-7, Justin August wrote: Where did you get the irregulars from? -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Garth
Have you called someone at Riv who knows the ins and outs of these frames like Mark about this ? You may be able to file down the hanger you have very slightly to reduce it's thickness, if this is possible . I don't know which one they use and how thick it is so take this suggestion

[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Kevin Lindsey
I plan to call Riv as soon as they open. Given that this is a stock frame, and that I'm using a stock hanger and the seat post they recommend, I'm hoping that it's not a mechanical problem, but something I'm doing wrong. Otherwise, as I said, it's a terrific bike. Kevin On Monday, April 27,

[RBW] Re: Bags for small bike owners (48cm Hunqs, 47cm Sams, Atlanti, etc.)

2015-04-27 Thread Ron Mc
One more saddlebag option- all Acorn saddlebags, but especially the Large bag are designed to ride very tall above the rear wheel. http://acorn-bag.myshopify.com/collections/all/products/large-saddlebag On Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 7:38:05 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: I still think the Nitto R12

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Kevin Lindsey
Just off the phone with Bryan at Riv. He thought it might be a problem with the Waterford frame; apparently, the folks at Waterford get a bit sloppy with the tolerances. His suggested choices are to use a Thompson seatpost instead of the Nitto or, as Bruce suggested, send the post back to

Re: [RBW] Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread James Warren
Is the seatpost a Nitto? If not, put calipers on it. I once had an American Classic post that said 27.2 mm but it was actually 27.1 mm. That was the only reason it slipped in the frame. If this doesn't apply to your situation, sorry to waste your time. -Jim W. On Apr 27, 2015, at 7:17 AM,

[RBW] Various items for sale

2015-04-27 Thread Clayton.sf
Hi All, Few things for sale (free shipping to CONUS only. International will charge what it costs me): - Sacksville Saddlesack Large Tan. Excellent shape. $175 shipped Nitto Noodle cockpit (there I said that word). Noodle 46cm, Dirt drop 80mm stem, Tiagra levers, purple tape

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Kevin Lindsey
Yep. As Riv recommended, I installed a Nitto S65 Crystal Fellow 27.2 x 250 seat post. Kevin On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 12:31:21 PM UTC-4, James Warren wrote: I'm surprised to hear this. Put calipers on the Nitto then. On Apr 27, 2015, at 9:24 AM, cyclot...@gmail.com javascript:

[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread drew
i sort of doubt the hanger is the problem. seems like it should be clamping firmly before squeezing into the hanger. at any rate, the stock one they send is not great. the surly one is a bit longer which allows less kinking of the cable, and the loop that goes around the binder bolt is much

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread James Warren
I'm surprised to hear this. Put calipers on the Nitto then. On Apr 27, 2015, at 9:24 AM, cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Someone else was recently complaining about Nitto seat posts not being to spec. Better that than the seat tube ID -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Bags for small bike owners (48cm Hunqs, 47cm Sams, Atlanti, etc.)

2015-04-27 Thread David Stein
They also just released some black canvas ones this AM, I hear these sell out quickly, within hours. On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 9:23 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: One more saddlebag option- all Acorn saddlebags, but especially the Large bag are designed to ride very tall above the rear

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Bruce Smitham
I had the same situation with my Sam Hillborne. I called Brian at Riv and they were able to knurl the seatpost. Problem solved. You can have a machine shop do it but I struggled to find that in San Diego. Good luck, Bruce On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 9:31:21 AM UTC-7, James Warren wrote:

[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Someone else was recently complaining about Nitto seat posts not being to spec. Better that than the seat *tube *ID -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

Re: [RBW] How many rolls of Newbaums on 46cm Noodles?

2015-04-27 Thread Frank Brose
2 works but with no wiggle room. On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 2:18:13 PM UTC-5, Tim wrote: Two does it for my 46 Noodles, but just barely. There is none left over, that's for sure. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Patrick Moore
I've used blue Loctite to solve this same problem, though I hear that the green is made for it. Wipe grease off post, smear liberally, re-install, wala! This on an undersized post that sank about 1 per 5 miles despite overtightening the bolt and distorting the ears. On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 11:18

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Ron Mc
Thomson was what was slipping so bad on my Moser http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/F%20Moser/post.jpg I would send the post back to Bryan for knurling On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 12:12:22 PM UTC-5, Kevin Lindsey wrote: Just off the phone with Bryan at Riv. He

[RBW] Re: Various items for sale

2015-04-27 Thread Pondero
Clayton, Just PMed you about the Saddlesack. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread 'jinxed' via RBW Owners Bunch
Before doing any un-reversable mods like knurling, I would seriously give this stuff a try: http://www.tacx.com/en/products/tools/carbon-assembly-compound YES, it's for carbon. NO your Rivendell will not explode if you use it. Clean the post and frame best you can to rid it of the grease. Apply

[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Ron Mc
agree, that looks like the first product to try On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 12:18:21 PM UTC-5, jinxed wrote: Before doing any un-reversable mods like knurling, I would seriously give this stuff a try: http://www.tacx.com/en/products/tools/carbon-assembly-compound YES, it's for carbon.

Re: [RBW] Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread Jason Hartman
I know the folks at Riv are nice people and all, but if your brand new $2000 frame is out of spec, then the right thing to do is send it back and get a new one with the correct tolerance. I could understand using such workarounds on an old frame of unknown history, but on a new bike that's totally

[RBW] Re: WTB cheap 27inch or 700c wheelset

2015-04-27 Thread drew
hey chris, i sent you a pm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Various items for sale

2015-04-27 Thread Clayton.sf
Saddlesack sold On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 10:23:30 AM UTC-7, Pondero wrote: Clayton, Just PMed you about the Saddlesack. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Finally... Albastache!

2015-04-27 Thread Surlyprof
I've been wanting to try Albastache bars since I got my Hillborne. Finally broke down and took the plunge this weekend. I usually put down a layer of Newbaum's to strap the cables down before adding my Brooks leather tape. When I was at Rivendell purchasing the bars I had a wacky notion to

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