Joe - yep, my mistake. I read stoutness into your words re: the more
MTB-like...thanks for clarifying. Makes sense!
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On Mon, Oct 8, 2018, 9:55 PM Joe Bernard wrote:
> Tully, just to be clear, I didn't mention stoutness..they're both plenty
> stout to
Tully, just to be clear, I didn't mention stoutness..they're both plenty stout
to me at 190 pounds. For me the Cheviot has a lighter-feeling "road bike" ride,
which Adam may be reflecting as stiffer.
Overall both felt plush to me, especially in comparison to my current Roadini.
But like you
Ps- Riv content:I rode my Roadeo on 23 mile commute today and hit a couple
chum patches along the way. Glad I didn’t get a flat. Good reason to carry
latex gloves in the banana sax for grotty tube changes. Swung by a bloated
deer carcass and ran thru the smear as I passed. I think it was dry
I don’t know what is going on in Howard County, MD, but seems like all the
sudden there are dead deer and raccoons all over the place near my neck of the
woods. I love animals and it is heartbreaking to see.
I hope I don’t hit anything by car or bike. Scary!
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Lum, lambbo - Agreed on looks! Striking from end to end, head badge
included. Not sure it could get nicer.
Bicycle Belle (great username!) - Yes, it would be the 52cm, and I found
the thread you mentioned just yesterday. Our local buses can accommodate a
wheelbase of 46"...and Mr. Pythagoras
I also have the Origin 8 Gary bars that I'm going to be selling for pretty
cheap.
-Shawn in PDX
On Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 8:16:05 PM UTC-7, Jonathan D. wrote:
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> Is anyone familiar with a good alternative to the Salsa Cowchipper Bar
> with a 26 clamp? I like the cowchipper bars a lot
Adam - how do they compare in your view? Have you tried both?
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i have some soma portola bars for sell for cheap if you're interested.
On Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 8:16:05 PM UTC-7, Jonathan D. wrote:
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> Is anyone familiar with a good alternative to the Salsa Cowchipper Bar
> with a 26 clamp? I like the cowchipper bars a lot and would like a similar
>
I own both. I find the Cheviot to be even stouter than the Clem L. some of
this sensation is in the tires (supple compass antelope pass on Clem L and
heavier schwalbe smart sam on Cheviot), but I think the triangulation
(higher toptube and the extra rear triangle make the cheviot's rear end
Link to Paul's video on fender size per brake
type.
https://www.paulcomp.com/video/fender-clearance-and-brakes-motolite-racer-medium-minimoto/
Yes Honjo's are tough to install, I looked at Compass Cycles who also sell
then but I just found a link to a BQ issue where it's explained (#34), kind
Its 48cm frame - she’s a great frame for someone - if it doesn’t sell soon,
I’ll store it away. I know this is a steal! Would like someone to get this that
will get a lot of fun out of it! Cheers!
> On Oct 8, 2018, at 4:52 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> That's a darned good deal for one of
That's a darned good deal for one of Riv's perennial favorites. *And* it
has a single top tube, which is worth an extra $150 to $200 right there.*
But: What size is it?
I owned a 55 cm Sam Hill, canti model -- in fact, it had been a Riv shop
floor demo and if mine had taken 50 mm tires, I'd have
Can only vouch for the Cheviot, which I think is the nicest bike ever.
I have a 60 which is way too long for buses, subways, most trains, and even
apartments,
BUT
my friend has the next size down and it's a normal bike size.
Do it!
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I have experience with the Clem L and the Cheviot's predecessor, the Betty Foy.
The Clem L is just as you say - silky smooth. I don't find it to be heavy or
clunky in the least, despite the beefy look of its tubes. I weigh less than 150
(though I'll never say what I do weigh, ha!) and have no
I've owned both - 52 L and 55 Chev - and your impressions are correct. Two
things to consider:
1. The Clem L "toptube" is noticeably lower than the Cheviot's. They're both
out of the way for planting a foot quickly on the trail, but if you're looking
to use that feature to step onto the bike -
That's good to know. You're right, the Spring book was in need of
updating. Good to see Mountaineers Books is still handling it.
The ACA maps are frequently updated. Several of us did the Washington
section a few years ago & had maps with various dates on them. Lots of
updates on those
For looks: Cheviut. No contest, imho.
For 150 lbs., I will say that I have personally found (at 146-178lbs at any
given time) that *all* Rivbikes are too stout for me except the Roadeo. I
cannot ride anything *at or more* than 8/5/8 tubing or bogs down on hills
for me. Maybe I am a weakling.
Shape the fender radius to the arc of your tires by using your fingers to
slightly push the sides together all along its length (makes fender
longer/ends move away from tire) or spreading them apart with fingers on
each side of fender and the thumb along the spine all along its length
(makes
There are too many outstanding Riv frame options for my middle-of-the-road
needs. Nice problem to face!
I've tested a Clem L and liked it. A lot. Silky smooth, 650b (in 52cm),
step-through for those unplanned traffic/trail dismounts, ample tire
clearance...
However, it felt overly stout for
Sim Works To Smile and Smile bars
On Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 8:16:05 PM UTC-7, Jonathan D. wrote:
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> Is anyone familiar with a good alternative to the Salsa Cowchipper Bar
> with a 26 clamp? I like the cowchipper bars a lot and would like a similar
> bar to use with my nitto stems.
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Your efforts paid off well; it looks like an ace job, if I may facetiously
use a British slang term.
Patrick "I'll bet you're chuffed to bits. My first attempt was a dog's
breakfast" Moore
On Mon, Oct 8, 2018 at 9:02 AM wrote:
> Hi, just finally completed this project on my new bike - thank
Great question! I am a golden ager for sure. Have an Atlantis, Rambo, and
Simple 1. Sold a Toyo Hilsen and have serious regrets about that one...
On Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 9:45:10 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
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> My favorite label haters are the No Labels group. They have a label.
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I've no advice to give, but I for one would be very interested to read
reports and see photos of your family cycling vacation.
I hope it goes well.
On Sun, Oct 7, 2018 at 5:57 PM Kip Otteson wrote:
> My wife requested that we do a bike tour this upcoming summer. This is a
> pretty rare
It's not ok not to attach here, but it is ok to attach by any means at your
disposal. WWGD says a cork is the ideal spacer for that spot.
-Kai
BKNY
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Kip,
First ... sweet! Sounds a blast! Second, I second the idea of considering a
less trafficed path. I recall being surprised by how much traffic was there for
an official bike route (but then, I’m rather spoiled in this neck of the
woods). Perhaps a blend of routes, hitting the remote
God bless this person!!
So useful.
Thanks for sharing.
On Sunday, 7 October 2018 16:11:33 UTC-7, Stephen W. wrote:
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> Thought you gals and fellas might find this useful and/or interesting. If
> this is too "off topic" put the kabash to it.
>
> http://whatbars.com
>
> Stephen
>
>
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On Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 7:52:54 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote:
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> A complimentary resource to the ACA maps is Bicycling the Pacific Coast by
> Vicki Spring & Tom Kirkendell (The Mountaineers Books, Seattle). The
> commentaries are more detailed and the route is essentially the same: take
> Hwy
This is why I have held on to my 61cm AHH. I fall "in between" sizes and
thought of getting a 59cm Roadeo. I had the same conversation with Mark at
Riv and decide that there were more similarities than differences so it was
not a meaningful change. The e-mail exchange below:
Mark,
Hi. I
I trued wheels on the bike for 30 years.
If I wasn't on the road or if I was building from scratch, I took the tire
off and rubber banded a 10mm combination wrench to the brake pads for the
up and down.
A few years ago, I bought a Park truing stand, dish tool and tension meter
and did some
For the home mechanic doing a minor truing, the age-old technique of “plucking”
the spokes works pretty well. As the tension of a spoke increases, its sound
when plucked goes up in frequency. Plunk the spokes to find the ones that are
loose (lower tones) and avoid putting too much tension by
I responded to Paul offlist, but I could add the following to the general
list.
While my intention was to sell outright, interesting trades considered,
specifically frames for a taller rider, ~93cm pbh.
Also considering selling my Black Mountain Monstercross to make way for
something new.
Definitely should test on another wheel. I'm not sure I agree with the idea
that you don't need a tensometer to verify your moves so you don't over
tighten, but I do know small moves are better and having a truing stand is
really helpful. I would recommend a drop of oil on each of the nipples
*REDUCED PRICING ON FRAMESET - $500 INCLUDES SHIPPING!*
On Monday, October 1, 2018 at 8:21:38 AM UTC-7, nemom...@gmail.com wrote:
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> *FS 2011 SAM HILLBORNE FRAMESET + SEAT POST *- Hi, Sorry this may be a
> duplicate posting but I'm learning about this process and I hope to get
> better with
Speaking of such matters, there's a red 57 on Ebay. A demo that was on the Riv
site for a while.
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That’s a beautiful machine. Compliments on the fender line!
Best,
Rich in ATL
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Per the latest Blahg post Grant received his shoes after a lengthy wait.
Patience is a virtue, right? I hope you’ll receive your shoes and be happy with
them. I look forward to some reviews.
Doug
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They got back to me with a ship date of the 13th & a tracking number; which
basically to me means they hadn't even started them yet, as that was on the 2nd
or 3rd.
So, I'm still in wait & see mode. I'll see if I get anything on the 13th & then
on about the 18th if not received I'll be in touch
It look a lot like the Soma Demi Porteur rack. I have one on my MIT
Atlantis. Perfect fit. It was designed to fit Riv fork bosses.
https://www.somafab.com/archives/product/demi-porteur-rack
On Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 12:33:51 PM UTC-4, Justin, Oakland wrote:
> This looks fantastic.
>
>
Obenaufs oil works great on the inside of dress shoes to keep the leather
soft. I also use it on the outside of my Allen Edmonds dress shoes, let it
sink in and them polish as usual. It prevents the leather from cracking
after repeatedly getting wet in Seattle.
On Friday, January 5, 2018 at
I was at RBHQ in 2010 or 2011 and spoke with Kevin about the Rodeo. My
recollection is he said the tubing is basically the same on the 59cm and up
Rodeos and AHH. I ride smaller bikes so I didn’t pay much attention or think
much of it. I’m sure a quick call to Riv would sort this out.
Chris
I got a forest green Clem 59-L about a month ago (my PBH is 89). When I
decide which bike to ride to work each morning, It has been giving my
Atlantis a run for its money. Yes, I enjoy it that much. It’s a magical
bike like all rivendells tend to be.
I have had no issues with the water bottle
https://photos.app.goo.gl/AWn8Sv1WzHXpAhMs6
I purchased this Large Tan Sack off a member of the Bunch a few months back. It
is in pretty good condition, only used around 9 times by previous owner. A few
light brown patches from dirt but not too bad.
I modified the Sack because I wanted to
Hi, what is the length of the crank arm, if it's 170 I would be very
interested - also is the rear and front derailleurs - please let me know -
thanks, D
On Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 4:43:15 PM UTC-7, Sean Cleary wrote:
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> Some items have sold.
>
> Still for sale:
>
> • Soma Portola 26mm
Hi, just finally completed this project on my new bike - thank you guys for
all the help it was really helpful - I've posted a few pics if anyone wants
to take a look!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/76jda9iH4UBtfdpHA
On Monday, October 1, 2018 at 8:17:34 AM UTC-7, nemom...@gmail.com wrote:
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> I
Kip,
May I recommend this podcast on bike touring the Pacific Coast:
https://castbox.fm/vb/3096376
Also, he has other episodes that discuss different sections he has done that
were shorter. I think in 2017 he did a southern Oregon to San Francisco ride.
I'm sure if you read episode
Thanks for sharing, especially the photos.
--Ed C.
On Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 9:36:40 PM UTC-7, Tully Lanter wrote:
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> Riv content: Albatross-inspired handlebars ;)
>
> Seattle-area weather gets fickle around this time of year. There's an
> equal chance of crisp, sunny days and gray,
Any interest in a trade for a 60cm Yves Gomez frame? It's like a Cheviot
but shorter chainstays.
On Mon, Oct 8, 2018, 8:39 AM David B wrote:
> I did a silly thing and bought a Clem L frameset when I already have a
> Clem H built up. I've decided to stick with my H.
> So selling this one for
I did a silly thing and bought a Clem L frameset when I already have a Clem
H built up. I've decided to stick with my H.
So selling this one for what I paid recently on this list.
Rivendell Clem L Frameset
New, never built up.
Grilver color.
59cm. Curved stay version.
Includes frame, fork,
If it were me, I'd opt for the Cascade route over the coastal route. Lower
traffic, less development and, well-I'm more of a mountain view guy than an
ocean view guy but that's just me...
Good luck, Steve
On Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 7:57:13 PM UTC-4, Kip Otteson wrote:
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> My wife requested
Pretty ride!!!
Scary climbs!
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Nitto has a couple of dirt drop bars.
On Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 11:16:05 PM UTC-4, Jonathan D. wrote:
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> Is anyone familiar with a good alternative to the Salsa Cowchipper Bar
> with a 26 clamp? I like the cowchipper bars a lot and would like a similar
> bar to use with my nitto stems.
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