[RBW] Re: Tips for mounting tubeless tires with tubes

The difference between the first bead and the second is that there's the opposite bead and tube conspiring to push the second bead out of the groove. Two suggestions. 1. After starting the second bead, stuff a length of 1/4 inch nylon tube between the rim and bead to ensure the bead isn't

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

I was just looking at the Rivendell site and see that the mid sizes is actually 54 and 57, not 54 and 58, and that the 57 would be fine for me. I think some info in this thread might be from a previous run. Just didn't want to be spreading bad info. The bike is still lovely and very

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

That's correct, Will hadn't even seen the orange (he mentioned this somewhere) 'til the Blue Lug photos. -- 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: Appaloosa Presale

Oh my, that is pretty. It may even beat out the creamsicle Rambouillet for prettiest Rivendell, at least to my taste. I take it I've missed the presale now. I was struggling with size; it is hard for me to imagine getting a 54" when my other Rivs are 60 to 62. The sizing of the Susie feel in a

[RBW] Re: FS: Garage Cleanout - Tires (650b/29"), Nitto Bars/Stems, Canti Brakes, Misc. Parts

Tallux stem, Nitto seatpost, and Exage brake levers have sold. Dibs taken on the M174 bars. Adding some saddle wedges I forgot I had and updating list below. On Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 1:02:47 PM UTC-6, David B wrote: Finally cleaning up my garage and clearing out parts that I've hung onto

[RBW] Re: FS: tires

On Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 9:11:13 AM UTC-6, Joe T wrote: > I need to clean out my storage and pass on to those that will use it. > I have some tires for sale and will have more items soon enough. > > One pair of new never seen or touched tarmac Compass Snoqualmie Pass 700X44c. > I did

Re: [RBW] Re: Tips for mounting tubeless tires with tubes

Analog cycles has a good guide. I know others have given plenty of advice, but I have found that combining multiple layers of advice usually gets it figured out. https://www.analogcycles.com/true-facts-components/analogs-tubeless-set-up-guide/ Matt in OKC -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking about cycling for me in the future....

This is *hors sujet* but not entirely, relating to rednecks in pickup trucks. Long ago, I stupidly planted my front wheel in a cattle guard at a relatively heavily trafficked intersecton and did the expected flip over the bar, smashing the wheel and bruising ribs. A line of cars pass me by with

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking about cycling for me in the future....

I have to agree with those whose approach to obeying traffic laws is pragmatic, since sometimes these laws don't fit well with the situation; this applies in spades to cycling where, IMO, one's own safety is paramount after that of others for which you are responsible, and where following the

Re: [RBW] Re: Tips for mounting tubeless tires with tubes

This is the standard recommendation now for "tubeless ready" rims.  Also, the best tip for Deacon Patrick's situation is *NEVER* use tools to mount a tire. On 2/2/20 7:03 PM, Mark C wrote: Thinner rim tape can really help with a tight tire/rim combination. I prefer Velox rim tape, but have

Re: [RBW] Tips for mounting tubeless tires with tubes

I have a Koolstop tire jack that works well for excessively tight tires and doesn't touch the tube; this works better than the VAR which IME flexes too easily to be convenient. There seem to be other makes out there, too: https://duckduckgo.com/?q=kool+stop+tire+bead+jack=ffab=v167-1=shopping

[RBW] Looking for 4" section (or so) of nice, silver, aluminum handlebar

I want to replace the plastic bar on my new accessory bar with a section of metal tube. (In case the information is useful, the device I have has 2 struts threaded at one end to replace a faceplate stem clamp bolt, and at the other to take M5 bolts holding on the accessory tube.) Needless to say,

[RBW] Re: Tips for mounting tubeless tires with tubes

Thinner rim tape can really help with a tight tire/rim combination. I prefer Velox rim tape, but have one set of 26" wheels that are nearly impossible to mount tires on. Switching to a thin plastic rim strip made them doable. These were just some cheapies I had around, but I picked up a

[RBW] Re: FS: Garage Cleanout - Tires (650b/29"), Nitto Bars/Stems, Canti Brakes, Misc. Parts

Dibs on the Nitto 174 Noodles! Could you send pics? Email sent. Thanks, David Lipsky Berkeley, CA On Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 11:02:47 AM UTC-8, David B wrote: > > Finally cleaning up my garage and clearing out parts that I've hung onto > for too long. > -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Thinking about cycling for me in the future....

Truegolden and masmojo: I'm finding your comments about the Dallas area intriguing. I had to live there for about 18 months in the mid-90's for business purposes. I rented a small apartment along Royal Lane in Irving, just North of the John Carpenter. I took my bike down there with me and

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking about cycling for me in the future....

I know this was a horror story with the threatening drivers and untimely death of your mother. But aside from that, I was enthralled picturing a free-spirited but grieving long-haired teen riding along the ocean, racing the squalls coming off of the Pacific and night riding on lonely beach town

[RBW] Re: Thinking about cycling for me in the future....

I had this when I lived in Lake County CA. No shoulders, high speed two-lane roads and douchebags in pickups. It just sucked and I didn't ride much. -- 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: Thinking about cycling for me in the future....

I had forgotten that I had gone through a time like our OP's 47 years ago in 1974. I was in my early teens, had a drop bar bike and would blow off steam by taking hour long rides after school along the ocean. Then three things happened, my mom passed away, I grew my hair long out of

[RBW] Re: Tips for mounting tubeless tires with tubes

Bill, I think your step #8 may be the brilliant answer I need. Like you allude to, I've been scratching me bald pate that I can get the bloomin' tire's first side on with me bare hands so I ought to be able to with the second bead well into the blood groove of the rim. I'll give it a go and

[RBW] FS: Garage Cleanout - Tires (650b/29"), Nitto Bars/Stems, Canti Brakes, Misc. Parts

Finally cleaning up my garage and clearing out parts that I've hung onto for too long. This is round 1 - there are likely more parts that'll shake loose - so if you're after something particular, doesn't hurt to ask. Paypal for payment, regular goods/services is fine. Contact offlist if you're

[RBW] Re: Tips for mounting tubeless tires with tubes

Patrick, My only tubeless rims are Velocity Cliffhangers, and I've only tried this with Rene Herse and Schwalbe tubeless compatible tires, so I don't have a lot of experience, but... I use 2 Crank Brothers Speedier Levers which clip to the rim allowing you to let go and inspect if

[RBW] FS: Garage Cleanout - Tires (650b/29"), Nitto Bars/Stems, Canti Brakes, Misc. Parts

Finally cleaning up my garage and clearing out parts that I've hung onto for too long. This is round 1 - there are likely more parts that'll shake loose - so if you're after something particular, doesn't hurt to ask. Paypal for payment, regular goods/services is fine. Contact offlist if you're

[RBW] WTB: Paul canti brakes and levers

Hey there fellow Riv Bunchers, I’m working on a new build and looking for Paul Canti Levers and Cantilever brakes in silver. Let me know if you happen to have any gathering dust. Isaac in Portland, OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] PSA: stop swap and save

I’m going. I have a small table with a friend. Its my first time going but Ive heard good things. Dave -- 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: Thinking about cycling for me in the future....

So the OP has had confrontations with young men in pickups? I didn't get that. In any case, I think wherever you live, the attitude we bring is the most important thing. See BBDD. If our attitude is, it's only a matter of time, and I'm old, then yes, it may make sense for us to hang up the

[RBW] Re: Tips for mounting tubeless tires with tubes

Deacon Here's my recommendation for how to convince yourself of a couple things 1. Tire is completely off the rim. 2. Set the tube aside 3. Get one bead of the tire onto the rim with your hands only. Were you able to do that? If so, then you've proven that with nothing in your way you can

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking about cycling for me in the future....

At this point in the discussion my biggest concern for the OP is this: "The area I live in is pretty backward. There are a number of cyclists, but also lots of harassment from drivers while riding...mostly from young white males in pickup trucks." That's not really a manageable risk for he

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

It would have been nice if Riv could have posted a clearer picture of the orange while the presale was still on. I already have 2 blue Rivendells. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking about cycling for me in the future....

I would also say one more thing. If I followed the “don’t ever ride on the sidewalk” and rode on the street on our school commute there would be absolute WAR here. And I’m certain one of the 3 of us would be dead by now. There is one way up this mountain and one way down it. Two lanes run each

[RBW] Re: Tips for mounting tubeless tires with tubes

I saw this Kool-Stop tool recently, it's different from levers in that it catches the bead from the outside while using the other side of the rim for leverage. Here's how to use it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EZRSz1DlHg Warm tires help, as does lots of talc, and the ineffable PFM

Re: [RBW] Tips for mounting tubeless tires with tubes

Extremely high air pressure. Best done with a compressor. PJW On Sun, Feb 2, 2020 at 9:59 AM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > I put the new tubeless (thus too tight) tire into the blood groove (bottom > of the rim well), and that makes it

[RBW] PSA: stop swap and save

anybody heading out to the east coast's largest indoor bicycle swap and consumer expo next sunday? i've only been once, several years ago, but there were plenty of deals to be had. paul takoma park, md. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

Rambouillet Orange was spectacular. -- 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 view this discussion

[RBW] Re: Tires for Toyo Fatlantis?

If you're looking for budget options, check out Continental Race Kings or Double Fighter. I've used the latter on my Cheviot when I want to take it off-road (don't laugh!), removing the fenders to fit 2" 29ers. You can find them for super-cheap at the link below ($13 a pop) and they work

[RBW] Tips for mounting tubeless tires with tubes

I put the new tubeless (thus too tight) tire into the blood groove (bottom of the rim well), and that makes it possible, but invariably with a brand new, not yet stretched tire, using the tire iron to leverage that last bit over the rim runs a 50/50 chance of slicing the tube (I leave it

[RBW] Bags! Revelate, Rapha, Rockgeist, Jones

$5 off everything. Help me consolidate trips to the post office. Jones bag sold. -- 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: Appaloosa Presale

Looks very close to the old sidepull Sam. Would need to compare in the same light. Regardless, beautiful! Tom On Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 1:59:41 AM UTC-5, Grady Wright wrote: > The Orange in Better light. It’s perfect. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

So far looks pretty great.. I think Oranges are tricky to get right and I don't think Rivendell always nails with their oranges. ... I do also think the Butterscotch color from the Original Apps should be an always color for that bike..like Hunqapillar Green or Atlantis Submarine Green On

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking about cycling for me in the future....

Let's look at this from another perspective. Most of the posters on RBW are also drivers. I would bet that almost every one of us breaks the law in our cars with regularity. As an example, the aforementioned 9D has a speed limit of 30mph. Although I am conscientious about my speed on local

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking about cycling for me in the future....

BBDG comments that "if sidewalks are clear, I'll use them." This is a valid option for her most of the time: "Nevada permits bicycles to ride on the street and also on most sidewalks except in certain large municipal areas with local regulations. To accommodate cyclists, cars are required, on

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

Yep, that's what I'm seeing. That color looks even better in person, although I must express the sacrilege that I like it better on the Susie without the creamy headtube. I know! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

So, same orange as the Susie/Wolbis orange? Looks it to my eyes. David Berkeley On Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 10:59:41 PM UTC-8, Grady Wright wrote: > > The Orange in Better light. It’s perfect. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Tires for Toyo Fatlantis?

Any off-road tire will work just fine ! If you're asking the "best thought/opinion/bias " *about* tires , there isn't one. On Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 1:22:24 PM UTC-5, Thomas B wrote: > > I would like to put some bigger tires on my Toyo Atlantis for some of the > steeper off-road

[RBW] Re: Thinking about cycling for me in the future....

I thought wow that's interesting. But from googling the description of traffic accident stats or penalties in India doesn't seem accurate. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/26/india-reduce-road-death-penalties-high-rate-accidents On Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 10:27:17 PM UTC-8,