Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

I dig your SM, Reed. There was a guy at the RBW Book Talk Ride who had a blue Appaloosa with an IGH hub (can't remember what bars). It was gorgeous! Speaking of such matters, it's too bad Riv isn't continuing the light blue on those Joes. It looks WAY better live in color than it does on the

[RBW] Has RBW been arund long enough to have a "Renaissance?"

Ahh, I love Toyo in the summertime ;) -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

It is strange to me that the Hunqapillar and the Appaloosa both have fork crown mounts but there are no pictures or mention of them being used for a rack mount anywhere on the website. Not very smart people like me don't even realize they're there (until recently!). Though my hunq came installed

Re: [RBW] new to me bike day (the L.A. Quickbeam)

Best bike ever! Congratulations! On Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 7:13 PM, Patch T wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm the one who bought the LA Craigslisted Quickbeam from cool dude John in > San Pedro recently. Aside from a pretty handbuilt bicycle collection, John > has a huge record

Re: [RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

I'm wondering something about the tongue-loop tether strap. On the Mark's rack page, the red strap is looped from the tongue over the handlebar. Wouldn't turning the handlebar add tension towards fatiguing the rack mount, but in the opposite direction of a load? Would tension on the strap impede

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 6:02:43 PM UTC-6, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > > > Welcome to RBW Owners Bunch! > > You sound like a not dumb guy [Not true -- or I wouldn't have ended up > on my butt in six lanes of traffic .. or keep missing those Riv strap > warnings.] > > BTW, the subject of the

[RBW] new to me bike day (the L.A. Quickbeam)

Hi all, I'm the one who bought the LA Craigslisted Quickbeam from cool dude John in San Pedro recently. Aside from a pretty handbuilt bicycle collection, John has a huge record collection; he's also quite nice. Anyhow, I'm still dialing it in, but thought I'd share my new to me QB. Basic

[RBW] Has RBW been arund long enough to have a "Renaissance?"

Not all Japanese fabrication is better. Only the stuff that comes from the city of Toyo. -- 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] Has RBW been arund long enough to have a "Renaissance?"

The inference that Japanese-built is somehow more desirable than MUSA is amusing. -- 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] Re: Lost Boys Ride Rivendells

I spy the Coastal Trail. On Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 7:35 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > “To die will be an awfully big adventure.” > > With abandon, > Patrick > > > On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 8:09:06 PM UTC-6, Mark in Beacon wrote: >> >> Yes, but uh-oh, right before the awesome

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

The effective top tube measurements on the Hub match those of mountain bikes almost exactly. Would be easy to set one up with straight bars at seat level to mimic a MTB feel. On Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 8:21 PM, 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > Hi

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

Hi Michael. When I said "tandem rally speedster" I was referring entirely to the bicycle. From what I can see, the majority of models from most tandem-specific makers are versions of the popular style of bicycle for club riding, regardless of age--tires on the skinny side, drop bars, latest

[RBW] Re: Lost Boys Ride Rivendells

“To die will be an awfully big adventure.” With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 8:09:06 PM UTC-6, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > Yes, but uh-oh, right before the awesome grilling footage, a bicycle > careening down the road with a fagot of branches precariously perched on a > front

[RBW] Re: Has RBW been arund long enough to have a "Renaissance?"

The seller is no doubt referring to the fact that wool was big business during the Renaissance. So big that the pasturing of sheep drove many off the land, especially in England, and eventually resulted in enclosure laws, complete with hedges. The end of the commons, as it were. Many unhappy

[RBW] Re: Lost Boys Ride Rivendells

Yes, but uh-oh, right before the awesome grilling footage, a bicycle careening down the road with a fagot of branches precariously perched on a front basket! Dangerous! Wait, Rivendell doesn't sell sticks--at least not yet. (But do its axes come with a warning that you could chop off a toe?) I

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

Cannondale Tandem 29er comes with flattish bars, 2.1 inch tires, triple crank and is a blast to ride. DC potholes aren't much of a problem. I commute on a drop-bar road bike, but haven't felt the need for them on the tandem yet. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Lost Boys Ride Rivendells

Delightful. Seems like a perfect tutorial on how to use a bicycle. 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] Has RBW been arund long enough to have a "Renaissance?"

Yeah I read that today and had to chuckle. You would think anyone that would be interested enough in the bike to bid on it would be knowledgeable enough to know he was playing fast and loose with some of his declarations. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] WTB: Small SaddleSack, Bar Tube

Looking for one or the other or both. Color not important. Maybe you found the small a tad too small? Didn't like the color? Let me take it (them) off your hands! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: The "Friend" – a sweet cyclotouring bike

Thank you Jan for sharing, that's a great looking bike. I really liked the front rack's top mounting points, there a two on either side of the fork crown. It allows for an open area for the canti yoke cable, no interference, nothing in the way. I'm sure that rack is very stable. I don't think

[RBW] Has RBW been arund long enough to have a "Renaissance?"

Here's a copy/paste from an ebay ad for a Ram. The contest is: how many inaccuracies are there? "Here is a rare bicycle designed and sold by Rivendell during their "renaissance period". This was their second production bike sold (the first was the Atlantis). The Rambouillet was hand built in

[RBW] Lost Boys Ride Rivendells

https://vimeo.com/171478451 With abandon, Patrick www.OurHolyConception.org www.MindYourHeadCoop.org -- 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] Re: Any benefits to the longer CS's?

Notwithstanding Jeremy's report, which is great to read. Are you intending it for mainly traditional singletrack duties, or will you be switching back and forth (tires, wheelsets)?Other than dirt paths and a one-mile loop of singletrack, I can't really get to mountain biking trails without a

Re: [RBW] Re: Any benefits to the longer CS's?

I wouldn't say a noob mistake, Zed. I do think the pedals on the Clems are lower than your average bear, and, perhaps combined with the long cs, might need some getting used to, depending on your riding style/terrain. For comparison, the JA in the 52cm 650b size has a bb drop of 68.9, with

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

North wrote: "I find it galling that a couple of posters on this thread have mentioned Riv staff grabbing Irish straps as safeguards for customers on the floor but they don't make that knowledge public via the website. Shame on 'em!" Welcome to RBW Owners Bunch! I'm sure you're a nice guy and

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

Do not associate the term rally with the term speedster. My experience has been that there are more teams in the 80's than in their 20s, more in their 70s than in their 30's and probably more in their 60's than in their 40's. My 26 X 1.75 tires may be wider than avg but do not attract much

[RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

To be clear. The index shifting lifts the chain from 11 to 28 very successfully, but when I try to drop the change from the 28 to the 24 and then to a 21 it hangs up and then jumps cogs. I intend to disconnect the derailler and slide the rear cable housing around looking for a hang up.

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

THanks Reed! I really do like my bike and yours is set up very cool. I approve! I had a 1974 Raleigh super course redone with urban bars and a 3 speed. Tons of fun to ride -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

Let's be fair. The photos of the Mark's Rack with the red strap are relatively new, as is the warning to use one. If people need to bend the metal strip connecting the rack to the crown, the result will be varying degrees of metal fatigue, so there should also be a warning not to bend it too

[RBW] Re: Finding fun in un-un-racing

Go for it! On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 3:56:40 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > The embroidered badge for the El Cerrito High School Mountain Bike Racing > Team should have the slogan: > > "have fun not having fun! Grin." > > > > On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 2:40:07 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

A Linus Lunch Rack should work well. http://www.linusbike.com/products/linus-lunch-rack-1 On Friday, June 17, 2016 at 5:46:12 AM UTC-7, Jon Craig wrote: > > > > >

[RBW] Re: Finding fun in un-un-racing

The embroidered badge for the El Cerrito High School Mountain Bike Racing Team should have the slogan: "have fun not having fun! Grin." On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 2:40:07 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Ahhh, yes. I suspect that kind of climbing that would justify a suspension > fork.

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

Sounds like the San Marcos might be a good choice for you. One thing that's nice about all Rivendells is how versatile they are...even the 'road-specific' models. I have a Roadeo and with Jack Browns or 35mm knobby cross tires, it handles non-singletrack dirt and gravel trails great. Eric On

[RBW] Re: Finding fun in un-un-racing

Ahhh, yes. I suspect that kind of climbing that would justify a suspension fork. What truly matters, is that you have fun not having fun! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 3:00:58 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > The Deacon speculated: > > >> "I would imagine no

[RBW] Re: Squeaka-squeaka basket

Braising is what you do to meat. Brazing is what you do to metal. :-) Another alternative would be to remove the basket and lay in a plywood or similar platform. Drill throughholes for the unnamed connectors of your choice and Robert is your Father's Brother. On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at

[RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

In my humble opinion, NickBull is on the right track. The symptoms described are 100% consistent with this description On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 1:44:42 PM UTC-7, NickBull wrote: > > My stoker and I have ridden over 11,000 miles (mostly randonneuring miles > in hilly/mountainous terrain)

[RBW] Re: Finding fun in un-un-racing

The Deacon speculated: > "I would imagine no suspension will speed the climb." > That's a possibility, but the trail is extremely rocky, so I think the suspension fork allows me to plow through things that a rigid fork might get bounced off-line. That's why it's worth experimenting. To

[RBW] Re: Finding fun in un-un-racing

Very true. Stumbled into Mountain Bike Specialists in Durango, CO, having wandered over the mountains from Lake City to Silverton then into town from the north, my friend in dire need of some truing work on his RockHopper's front wheel. The sign at Lake San Cristobal south of Lake City said

[RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

Wait, I'm confused about which way is up now. I thought the problem was over-shifting from harder to more-harder gears. To keep everyone on the same page, is Michael skipping cogs going to bigger ones or smaller ones? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Finding fun in un-un-racing

That will be fascinating! Let us know. I would imagine no suspension will speed the climb. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 2:21:40 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > After I've done the hill climb a few times, I'm thinking of tackling it on > my FatLantis. It will be

[RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

My stoker and I have ridden over 11,000 miles (mostly randonneuring miles in hilly/mountainous terrain) with 9-speed indexed (bar-end) shifting (Deore RD), a Sugino 24/36/48 crankset and SRam 11x34 cassette. The 48-11 combo is high enough, once you get over 30 miles an hour you may as well

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

There are a few frames left, except no 51cm -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

Similar to Patrick Moore, I took some advice and splurged on super high end coated Dura Ace shift cables for my next build. Like PM I can't comment on whether or not they are better, or how much better. It will be a 10sp index setup. I'll point out that our man Michael has a tandem,

Re: [RBW] Re: How hot is your town?

78 degrees. High of 81, low of 66. 60% humidity, winds 9 mph WSW. Atypically warm for June on the coast. The fires made for a pretty (if End Times-y) strawberry moon last night. October's Indian summer will surely lay waste to us all. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Finding fun in un-un-racing

Hi Scott In order to familiarize myself with the equipment my kids are riding, I bought a contemporary mountain bike. It is a Niner RLT9 Carbon hardtail. It's got a 2x10 drivetrain, a suspension fork, hydraulic disc brakes. After I've done the hill climb a few times, I'm thinking of

Re: [RBW] Re: Anybody attend the Rivendell book reading for Bike Snob?

Brilliant, Joe! I love it! I keep wondering when I'm going to see eMTBers on trails. It's actually a perfect place for it in our Ute Pass area because it's a climb to get to town and then around town (Woodland Park) there is no flat. But on trails, most folks drive to the top in a carpool and

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 1:34:33 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Wait, we're talking about a rack Riv doesn't sell, and complaining that > they don't put stuff in the description that is clearly in the > description?? I give up, I'm going to go ride my bike. With a Nitto rack > from

[RBW] Re: Finding fun in un-un-racing

Hi Bill, I think it is great that you are serving you community as a volunteer! So I am just curious... What kind of bike are you riding the hill climb on? Scott On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 2:08:58 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Being the team mechanic for the local High School Mountain

[RBW] Re: Anybody attend the Rivendell book reading for Bike Snob?

I was there - it was a whole lot of fun. The talk was funny, but a bit short considering it started late. The ride was the more fun part. There was plenty of stunts and other goofy bike nonsense. The two high points were riding watching people attempt riding down a steep downhill near Toad

Re: [RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 1:48:09 PM UTC-6, Skenry wrote: > > I'm still not sure on the complaining of 'could have died'. Seriously? > > > A rack breaks, which they do, and it drops down to the tire, you go over > the handlebars. Much like cyclists have been doing for years.It's

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

Hi. I am 5'8" with a pbh of 77.8 so I am right there with you on that. I have a 51 and I feel it is a good fit for me. Although there isn't a lot of clearance I only ride it on the paved road and I've had no problems with the higher top tube. And I'm quite sure I now own the bike that was

[RBW] Re: How hot is your town?

80˚ and humid (for here, at that temp) at 33%. We often plunge to 40-60˚F with afternoon thunder boomers, which then come with 100% humidity, and sometimes we get that odd 15 minutes of overlap where the humidity hits before the temp plummets, and then I feel like I'm in Alabama as a kid

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

On Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 12:43 PM, Rob H. wrote: > > Also don't know if you're in the SF Bay Area but there was someone trying > to sell a built up 51cm SM on CL. I think they were in the South Bay > possibly a bike shop. At any rate, the listing expired (not deleted) so it

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 1:03:07 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Northof49ncold, > > Rivendell Bicycle Works sells the Mark's Rack. Here is a link to the > page. > > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r1.htm > > The Mark's Rack page has 5 photos of the Mark's Rack. 4 of those 5 photos

Re: [RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

I have full length housing for my Paul Klamper disc brakes and Dura Ace bar end shifters with full length housing. The included JagWire cables had too much drag in the housing to enable the Klampers to fully open no matter how I routed the housing. I put in some MEC-branded teflon cables (Canadian

Re: [RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

I'm still not sure on the complaining of 'could have died'. Seriously? A rack breaks, which they do, and it drops down to the tire, you go over the handlebars. Much like cyclists have been doing for years.It's kinda like a front fender collapsing from a stick or even a dirty Cinzano

Re: [RBW] Re: Any benefits to the longer CS's?

Very interesting; thanks for this report. I'll be interested to hear how the C and the Joe Appaloosa compare off road. On Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 8:54 AM, Jeremy Till wrote: > So I got my Clem set up with tubeless knobbies (Spec. Fast Trak 29x2.2) > and my wife and I went

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

I've got a "700c" 54 SM (first generation) and like it a lot. It's a little bit odd because I bought it used off CL from some guy and it actually has the shorter fork (650b for the 51cm SM) on it. So my solution, ultimately, after getting tired of only being able to run super narrow tires on it

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

I think it's fair to report a diving board failure - honestly, I would thought the steel would bend fine. I agree the Mark's rack should be sturdier with an extra set of stays. The static load these racks will support is 10 times the dynamic load they will safely support, which is why they

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

Wait, we're talking about a rack Riv doesn't sell, and complaining that they don't put stuff in the description that is clearly in the description?? I give up, I'm going to go ride my bike. With a Nitto rack from Rivendell that was accurately explained and I properly mounted. Toodles! -- You

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

true On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 3:22:30 PM UTC-4, ian m wrote: > > It's in the first paragraph of the description. Can't force people to read > or pay attention though -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

Rene may be onto something with the 9-speed bar-end and long/finicky cable routing. I had the same problem on my Bike Friday and couldn't adjust it out, either. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

With the full-length housing for the BB7s and the 9 sp friction shifting system on the Matthews, I splurged and bought high end Dura Ace brake and derailleur wires, upon the advice of the shop that said they do make a difference. I haven't yet installed them yet, and can't pronounce on their

Re: [RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

Check mate! On Tuesday, June 21, 2016, ian m wrote: > It's in the first paragraph of the description. Can't force people to read > or pay attention though > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

It's in the first paragraph of the description. Can't force people to read or pay attention though -- 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] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

The cables and housing are brand new, put on after the frame repaint in April. They have a wide loop under the front rack and I was very careful with the cut ends, so I doubt that is the problem. The RD is an Ultegra 6700, a road derailler. When we first got the bike we started with a used

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 12:59:12 PM UTC-6, Philip Kim wrote: > > They post a weight limit though > > Yes, but they don't carry the M18 only the Mark's -- and looking at the photos of that rack that they provide online it does show a safety strap yet no mention of what it's for there or

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

They post a weight limit though On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 2:50:42 PM UTC-4, Northof49ncold wrote: > > > > On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 12:01:31 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> I have pristine unused, unbend diving board that came with my marks rack, >> if you need it. >> >> > Thanks for the

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

Northof49ncold, Rivendell Bicycle Works sells the Mark's Rack. Here is a link to the page. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r1.htm The Mark's Rack page has 5 photos of the Mark's Rack. 4 of those 5 photos show the rack installed on the bicycle. All 4 of those photos show the rack set up

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 12:01:31 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > I have pristine unused, unbend diving board that came with my marks rack, > if you need it. > > Thanks for the offer Ron! I also appreciate you posting your set-ups because I had never seen the Tubus fork mount adapter before.

Re: [RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

Scott, an easy work-around for that is using 10 speed road shifters and 9 speed mountain derailleurs. I'm running that on two bikes. Works 100% perfectly. One bike has 10sp Dura Ace bar ends mated to an old XTR M950 derailleur. The other to an XT M772. On Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 11:33 AM, Scott

Re: [RBW] Nine Speed Index Setup

I converted my Bike Friday from 9 to 10 speed. I always do indexed, but on that bike I was having a lot of issues with the rear shifting being "imprecise". No amount of adjustment worked. I kept the 9 speed XT RD and replaced the barends and chain with the Shimano 10 speed equivalents. Also

Re: [RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

On 06/21/2016 08:48 AM, Michael Hechmer wrote: As I posted on the tandem discussion "tandems create the worst possible case for shifting. They have long cables that stretch a lot; the captain & stoker may have difficulty coordinating pedal pressure during shifting; they require a higher

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

i've not installed on my sam, but have installed on a side-pull-braked bike, for me (and it was a similiar sized bike to my sam) i had to cut some of the bottom tangs off as i wanted to use one of the holes farther up and the tangs interfered at the drop-outs. you also have to bend that fork

Re: [RBW] The "Friend" – a sweet cyclotouring bike

On 06/21/2016 11:27 AM, Jan Heine wrote: In Japan, I saw a bike that, according to my friends, "was every boy's dream". I think it still would be a dream today, and not just for boys... https://janheine.wordpress.com/2016/06/21/the-friend-an-affordable-touring-bike/ Enjoy! That's a

Re: [RBW] Re: Anybody attend the Rivendell book reading for Bike Snob?

I liked the answer on e-bikes 'cause I have one and I knew it wouldn't be a popular subject. Eben was supportive of pedal-assist on hilly commutes, which I agree is the strongest selling point: It gets people riding bikes on routes they would normally use a car for. Then he launched into

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

I have pristine unused, unbend diving board that came with my marks rack, if you need it. On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 12:59:13 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > the "diving board" broke at the bend > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

the "diving board" broke at the bend -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

Be careful going to ten speed. Remember that 9-speed shimano road works with 9-speed shimano mountain. But with ten speed it does not. I would stick with 9-speed. If you go to 10-speed mountain cassette, you can use your same deraileur (probably) but you will need to get the micro-shift

[RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

Very good point Mark. I've saved leftovers of Yokozuna Reaction derailleur cables, and every bike around here has those on the RD final bend. On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 11:27:47 AM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote: > > One other thing to consider - the quality and condition of cable/housing. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

Manny, That is a hell of a photo set. Nice picture proving. Cheers, Tarik On Mon, Jun 20, 2016 at 10:46 PM, Manuel Acosta < manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Tandem looks good. > > Rides good with the proper captain and stoker. > > Will and Roman can attest. > > Pictures proved that

[RBW] FS: Original Equipment Quickbeam SR Crankset

I have an original-equipment Quickbeam crankset for sale—the SR version with 40/32 rings and chain guard. Nice condition, with one exception: There is a pedal in the right side crank arm that I can’t get out. I’m not sure how, but it’s in there really, really tight. The pedal is a Crank

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

I think the San Marcos is going to be a great bike for you. I also believe it takes a quill stem which if you go with the Tallux will let you put the bars nice so you can keep your drop bars if you like. Scott On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 8:00:22 AM UTC-6, PineTarSoap wrote: > > I would like

[RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

One other thing to consider - the quality and condition of cable/housing. With friction shifting you can get away with poorer quality cables and housing. You can also be a bit sloppier during installation. but I've found that with indexed, particularly 10 speed or higher, and particularly with

Re: [RBW] Re: Finding fun in un-un-racing

Jan, ya nailed it! I've been racing for the last 6-7 years, and it's been fun, but lately have been focusing much more on pushing myself in other ways - longer distance, more consecutive days of long distance, extreme cold s24o's, whatever. Just new things to challenge myself. And at the same

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

That's the way I see it. It's a fun and versatile all-rounder of a bike, not a traditional road-touring bike the way most tandems seem to be. That said, I do wonder how it would ride with some nice plump Compass Switchback Hills on it >>I believe Grant has suggested the lower profile

[RBW] The "Friend" – a sweet cyclotouring bike

In Japan, I saw a bike that, according to my friends, "was every boy's dream". I think it still would be a dream today, and not just for boys... https://janheine.wordpress.com/2016/06/21/the-friend-an-affordable-touring-bike/ Enjoy! Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com --

Re: [RBW] Re: Any benefits to the longer CS's?

So I got my Clem set up with tubeless knobbies (Spec. Fast Trak 29x2.2) and my wife and I went singletracking with our Clems over the weekend. In general, I was super happy with how the Clem performed as a mountain bike--it was exactly what i was hoping for. Bullet points: Upsides of long

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

I don't have a whole lot of tandem experience, but I am looking forward to changing the captain's drop bars on my new-to-me Santana Vision (later changed to Fusion? Anyway, similar 26" bike with fat tire capabilities) to Albatross or similar upright bars. We've tested it enough for me to know

Re: [RBW] Re: Anybody attend the Rivendell book reading for Bike Snob?

I don't remember too many of the questions now, something like 'what is the craziest city for bicycling' or 'what is the future of cycling'. PineTarSoap's description is pretty accurate, he comes off in person as a pretty dry, sarcastic, funny guy who lucked into making money off the blog (he

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

For reference, I'm 5'6", 78cm PBH, and 150lb. I don't think Rivendell carries it anymore. I ordered my frame through a Soma dealer, make sure you ask for the nice bend fork, instead of the banana fork if those things matter to you. On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 10:00:22 AM UTC-4, PineTarSoap

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

for reference my PBH is 78cm, I'm 5'6", and abuot 145-150lb. On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 10:24:45 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: > > Hi, > > I've rode/owned all those bikes you've mentioned at one time or another. > IMO, the San Marcos is just the ticket. It handles the same as the Sam, but >

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

Hi, I've rode/owned all those bikes you've mentioned at one time or another. IMO, the San Marcos is just the ticket. It handles the same as the Sam, but made of heat treated, and lighter tubing. So it's just as stable, but a more "spirited" ride. Still can carry a good load (I've hauled about

[RBW] Re: If you happen to live in Portland, Oregon...

Excellent suggestion, but I believe the Kenton PO is closed on Saturday. Heading East by South East and then South. On Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 9:47:30 AM UTC-7, ant ritchey wrote: > > Any hints on where the ride is headin', John? I'll guess we may swing by > the Kenton USPS to tip our

[RBW] Soma San Marcos questions....

I would like to get my first Riv bike. I mainly plan to commute with this bike (17 mi roundtrip, hills) and do the occasional road ride. I have a neck pain issue and I am hoping a more upright position and fatter tires will help. I have a nice carbon road bike for fast rides, but I would like

[RBW] Re: Anybody attend the Rivendell book reading for Bike Snob?

I went as well and the above descriptions are accurate. His blog (BikeSnobNYC) is hilarious and while I go months forgetting to look at it, whenever I do, I am always very amused. His focus is bikes of course, but you wouldn't have to be that into bikes to enjoy it. He is simply a good writer.

Re: [RBW] Re: How hot is your town?

Yeah that's pretty dry. Makes things feel not-as-bad though 100 is still fairly nasty. Karachi... Pakistan? Seems like that would be a hell hole for lots more reasons than just the climate. On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 9:33:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > It's at 41% right now, if WU

Re: [RBW] Re: How hot is your town?

It's at 41% right now, if WU can be believed, and bottoms out at a relatively high -- for us, mid day, summer -- 15%. But yes, it is in the general sense of the word, dry. I used to live in W DC (and Karachi, what a hell hole -- no rain and high humidity). On Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 7:30 AM, Jon

Re: [RBW] Re: How hot is your town?

It's dry in NM though isn't it? (I'm from California originally and have been to the Mojave desert often. 110 there isn't as bad as 90 is here - humidity sucks!) On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 9:25:35 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > 104 outside my door yesterday afternoon, but only briefly,

Re: [RBW] Re: How hot is your town?

"The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco." Mark Twain Not too long ago on the Lovely Bicycle blog, I had to laugh when the writer, living in Northern Ireland, complained about the heat at 20*C -- 68*F. 104 outside my door yesterday afternoon, but only briefly, and today is

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