[RBW] Re: Cantilever Brakes on a Clementine?

I'm running cantilevers on my 52cm Clem just fine. The original concept spec for the Clems also said either V or cantis worked great on it. I'm using a standard Tektro binder bolt hanger on the rear and the Tektro fork-mounted one on the front. Matter o'fact, here's a canti'd Clementine from

[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

Tim, so sorry to hear about your girl! A broken hip and a body cast? My deep condolences. I have two little girls not much older, and that really hits me. It is important to take a break from caregiving, so I am relieved that you have some help and the opportunity for a great afternoon ride

[RBW] Re: How do you say beausage in Japanese?

I find this to be truly admirable but nearly impossible for me to practice from my Western cultural perspective. Still I try. HISTORY OF IDEAS - Wabi-sabi https://youtu.be/QmHLYhxYVjA On Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 8:30:20 PM UTC-6, Zed Martinez wrote: > > Like Bill, wabi-sabi was the

[RBW] Cantilever Brakes on a Clementine?

With a tax refund heading my way, and a set of 26" wheels that have been sitting around without a bike, AND a 45cm Clementine that was just posted, I'm wondering if I should snag it for my wife. Probably not her first color choice, but that's ok. My question is: even though v-brakes work great

[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

Thanks for the kinds words Wayne. Isn't riding bikes the best form of therapy? It always helps me through the tough times. My girl is such a trooper, and to top it off while at the hospital they did blood work and she was diagnosed with celiac disease. Jeez. So the whole family is going

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilever Brakes on a Clementine?

Looking at the Riv picture, it seems like a longer cable hanger for the rear (like the Nitto or Surly) would allow for a more gradual curve in the housing under the seat. On Thu, Jan 28, 2016 at 10:08 AM, Zed Martinez wrote: > I'm running cantilevers on my 52cm Clem

[RBW] Re: Cantilever Brakes on a Clementine?

I have cantis on my Clem as well. I'm considering the step-through Clementine specifically with the tight angle in the Riv photo. I have pulley already that has a built-in cable stop adjuster, curious if others have gone this route. It's certainly not a dealbreaker, if I decide on buying it

[RBW] Re: Cantilever Brakes on a Clementine?

I guess I just never found the bend to be that tight? I'd put'em on a Clementine without a second thought and not fuss with the pulleys, But I also like the look of looping housing on step throughs, so maybe I'm just odd like that. On Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 12:07:04 PM UTC-5, David

[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

I don't understand why the shifting was set up like it was. It's not a good thing. I've used friction exclusively and it's fine. What doesn't work is the clicks. I get surprise shifting and slipping gears. the click is a fixed point and it's usually the wrong setting. -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Shimano DH-3N72 Dyno Hub Light Recommendation

I have the B Lumotec IQ Cyo Premium T and it is a great light as others have mentioned. However, mounting it on a small front rack would not be it's strong suit. I'd recommend the upside-down Edeluxe for your rack if you have the scratch. On Thu, Jan 28, 2016 at 9:49 PM, Keith Muller

[RBW] Re: A Soma San Marcos (Amos) Build

There are still some chrome "j" replacement forks available, but I wouldn't wait too long because I'm told they don't plan on producing any more San Marcos. So I assume forks are done too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] FS: 650b Single Speed Wheelset, Surly Knard Tires

Wheelset sold. Surly Knards available. -- 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: favorite mixed terrain tires, winter edition

The Knards are a bit fragile in my experience. I had a set on my Space Horse, and the sidewall was cut on my first ride with them. -- 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

[RBW] FS: Bridgestone wool jersey / RBW MUSA railroad shirt / etc

$88/shipped Bridgestone Castelli 100% Wool Cycling Jersey size 7 or XL https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/sets/72157661722811934 Bridgestone used to sell these in the 1990's (one year only, I believe). If you like all things Rivendell, you might fancy this jersey. It is really quite special,

Re: [RBW] Mystery Science Question

Or maybe something in the hub isn't tight enough that is allowing the terminal to rotate -- 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: Rivs in the UK

Hello Stephen! You already know the answer to your question -- but it seems so odd you are afraid to trust it (to trust Grant and Co.). If it helps at all, I bought my first Riv. with only phone calls and internet drooling. Grant sized me perfectly. Yes, like you, I'd have loved to try one

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

It'd be the "Kool-Aid!" mascot on a bicycle... Philip www.biketinker.com On Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 5:15:34 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote: > > Hey Phil: > > How about a "Rivendell Enabler" patch? Seems like something worth a merit > badge :-). > > dougP > > On Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at

Re: [RBW] Mystery Science Question

1. Open QR 2. Rotate the wheel so that the hub's terminal "outlet" faces the ground, then re-close the QR. That way rain water drips off and doesn't get guided to the outlet like it would when facing upward. Be sure to let a little bit of a wire loop hang down for the water to run off. And ,

[RBW] Rivs in the UK

Hello everyone, I am a Riv-luster in the UK. Are there any UK Riv owners on this group? I'm pretty sure I will have a Riv one day but not just yet. Until then I go through thought experiments about which would be my ideal. One of the questions I ponder over is sizing and, being so far from

Re: [RBW] MUSA sighting on the local news

Monetize it!!! On Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 10:09:17 AM UTC-8, Allan in Portland wrote: > > Well, in the interest of full disclosure that is my wife, which is to say > I put her up to it. > > So, while I can't exactly take credit for a "good catch," I can take > credit for any product

[RBW] WTB: 45cm Clementine Frameset

With the addition of the 45cm Clementine frameset in black on the web specials, it made me think that my wife would really enjoy a Clementine and I already have an entire build kit ready to go. Thing is, I think she'd much prefer the turquoise/blue or orange. Just called Riv and the black

[RBW] Re: WTB: 45cm Clementine Frameset

I did not. I assumed they just had completes, but certainly is worth a call. I'll give them a ring. David Chicago On Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 6:06:42 PM UTC-6, LeahFoy wrote: > > Did you call Rivelo? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Mystery Science Question

I cannot help answer the question but would like to see more orange Atlantis pictures. -- 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] Mystery Science Question

Matt B I have the same hub on two bikes, including my commuter, and I agree with you that it can't be moved by force. I'm similarly flummoxed, and mine never moves on its own. Maybe somebody monkeyed with your bike while it was parked? Wanted to steal your front wheel, undid the QR,

[RBW] WTB: 45cm Clementine Frameset

Did you call Rivelo? -- 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 Bike Day!

I love it! Couldn't think of anything myself. dougP On Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 1:04:39 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: > > It'd be the "Kool-Aid!" mascot on a bicycle... > > Philip > www.biketinker.com > > On Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 5:15:34 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote: >> >> Hey Phil:

Re: [RBW] Mystery Science Question

Eric, thanks for the reply. The quick release was my first thought as well. I've made sure it's tight. I think the mark around the quick release axle nut is due to this one being smaller in diameter than the last. This is the quick release the Riv folks sent with the hub, it's quite nice.

[RBW] Re: Mystery Science Question

I love this post. I am a mechanical engineer but not an expert for sure on this but I have a good theory. It is moving due to vibration of the fork as you travel down the road. The vibration of the fork will occur moving the fork normal (90 degrees) to the angle that it connects to the hub.

[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

Well done, Tim -- that's a very attractive and practical build! I'm still sourcing parts to finishing building up my (grey 52-cm) Clem frame. Although I have Albatross bars on another bike and really like them, I bought Bullmoose Bosco bars for the Clem, just to give them a try. I'm hoping it

[RBW] FS: Wheels 700c Velocity/SON/Phil Wood (Rich-built)

(Please use private message to reply) All prices shipped CONUS. Shipping next Saturday. PayPal only. Photos: https://goo.gl/photos/WcWEtgoBeLwpPkcJ9 Wheel set dyno (front + rear): $460 Velocity Dyad 36h SON28(pre-2012 model) + Phil Wood cassette 135mm (Rich-built) Wheel (front): $160 Velocity

[RBW] Re: Cantilever Brakes on a Clementine?

I originally built my 2 Clementines with V brakes because I thought cable routing would be a issue for Cantilevers, but the long chain stays translate to reasonably uncluttered seat stays as well & because I don't like V brakes I quickly reverted to my trusty Canti's! I was able to snag a like

[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

Nice pics. Appreciate the write up as I have a yet to be ridden 52 Clem. Do you have any opinion or feedback on the shifters (they click, but are not indexed)? Which fenders and tire width? On Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 9:41:34 PM UTC-5, Tim Wood wrote: > > Thanks Shoji and Ben. > > I

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Amit, I should remind you that this is now the second time you've had a story just like this, Bleriot and all. The first time was back here with George! And...Amit is a *serious* Rivendell enabler, to use dougP's term. He's done it to me a few times :-). Kathy Cannon Detroit, MI On

[RBW] Re: favorite mixed terrain tires, winter edition

Soma Cazaderos - Good raised smooth rolling center, grippy corners. 42mm. No buzz! No slips! And they're skinwall! And they come in 700 & 650b too!!! Not cheap though. I liked my Rock n Roads, but found they were a

[RBW] Re: favorite mixed terrain tires, winter edition

+1 Surly Knards -- 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

Re: [RBW] MUSA sighting on the local news

Well, in the interest of full disclosure that is my wife, which is to say I put her up to it. So, while I can't exactly take credit for a "good catch," I can take credit for any product placement gratuities due. ;) On Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 9:36:47 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Mystery Science Question

Can't imagine why that would spin. I have two bikes with Shimano dynamos, no problems. Anyways, I'm questioning someting that was said earlier, about preferred locations for the connection. Is having the connector facing down better for waterproofing? Seems like the cap would then become

[RBW] Re: Shimano DH-3N72 Dyno Hub Light Recommendation

i agree with both of the posters here. I have an edelux on my rambouillet and it is grand. I have a B IQ Cyo on my bridgestone city bike. it is also great and cheaper if you buy it from bike 24 in Germany. they automatically deduct the value added tax for usa orders. I am waiting for the B

[RBW] Re: Shimano DH-3N72 Dyno Hub Light Recommendation

Others have mentioned the Edelux II. It is a sweet light, the gold standard, but it costs a lot, and if you're just "dyno-curious" and don't do a lot of nighttime riding, you can't go wrong with an inexpensive B Eyc. Under $50, and it outperforms lights that cost three times that amount just a

[RBW] Re: Mystery Science Question

The only time I've ever had rotation of the outer locknut in a hub (which is what you're experiencing here, since the electrical connector is essentially one with the outer locknut) was when the axle was too long and was not allowing the QR ends to compress the dropouts tightly. the QR ends

[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

Hey RDS. I'm really not loving the shifters. I'll preface that with the fact that I come from a road background and have only ever ridden indexed rear shifting. I had my front der, down tube shifter on my LHT set up in friction for custom trimming, but never the rear. So on the Clem maybe I'm

[RBW] Re: WTB: 45cm Clementine Frameset

I'd ask her if you haven't. My choice would be the black frame. (Just in case my husband wants to buy me one, haha) -- 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] My CLEM finally built

Congrats Joe enjoy the new bike! -- 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: My CLEM finally built

Thanks! Btw, "compact frame" means lower standover on a bike with a long toptube. As I've said ad nauseum I'm no longer comfortable with high toptubes, so I really appreciate that Riv has moved to shorter seattubes with upsloping toptubes. Also btw, I know I gotta finish the bars/shifter

[RBW] Re: Shimano DH-3N72 Dyno Hub Light Recommendation

Call Peter White and have him walk you through the process. He will identify the best light for your needs and budget and if anything goes wrong in the future he will help you sort it out. Big PW fan, Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

You can use bar-ends with Clem grips, just cut a hole in the ends like Riv does for cork. You should even be able to dig out a groove on the bottoms for the cable. Or just run it beneath the grips like I show on my just-posted Clem pics. I'm going to twine them up to the bar near the brake

Re: [RBW] Mystery Science Question

The vibration theory is really intriguing. I've rotated the connector around so that it faces "down" as suggested and will see if it continues to move against or with the hub rotation. I can confirm plenty of rough street input to the fork as I commute, so if the road vibration is a driving

[RBW] Shimano DH-3N72 Dyno Hub Light Recommendation

Lots of information on Dyno hubs & lighting here. http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/index.html Howard -- 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: My CLEM finally built

Man, that's a really good lookin' build. Nice work. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- 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] Shimano DH-3N72 Dyno Hub Light Recommendation

Light Recommendation I have a Clem 52 which has 27.5" wheels. I just received a front wheel with a Shimano DH-3N72 dyno hub. I have never used a dyno hub. I know nothing about this type of lighting system, but want to give it a try more out of curiousity than need. I am looking for light

[RBW] Re: Clemmin' Around

Thanks Bob! One thing I'll say about the Bosco is that they have a lot more useable grip options and It was nice to rotate through them on longer rides. On the albas I'm mainly on the grips, maybe a bit in front of them and I found a nice tt position with my forearms resting on the bars.

Re: [RBW] Mystery Science Question

Matt: Have you tried putting the old skewer back in? FYI, one of my SP hubs is held in with a older-style QR skewer, the other with a threaded type that requires an Allen wrench. No movement on either one over thousands of miles of riding. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com

[RBW] Re: Shimano DH-3N72 Dyno Hub Light Recommendation

Most lights will feature an On/Off switch on the light itself. Some offer an additional sensing mode(I.e. daytime running light & nighttime modes) The Edelux II is a very nice setup, though it is expensive. I have it on three of my bikes. If you are looking for a more affordable option, I

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilever Brakes on a Clementine?

Thanks Tim. Somehow I hadn't seen Surly's hanger and now want that on my Clem too. It was a tight bend with the Tektro back there. On Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 11:51:59 AM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote: > > Looking at the Riv picture, it seems like a longer cable hanger for the > rear (like the