Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

I love the drawing. Please keep it in the digital version. I connect better w/handwritten, hand drawn. More comprehensible to me. On Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 7:19:52 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: > Yeah good point about the Soma, if I'm going to mention Heron by the same > logic that

Re: [RBW] More...Autumn in Japan

Your photos are beautiful, John. The light and composition of the first one with the trees bending over your bike should be on a magazine cover. Brilliant. On Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 4:12:33 PM UTC-8 Tirebiter ATX wrote: > stunning photos! > > On Sat, Nov 27, 2021 at 6:10 PM esoterica

Re: [RBW] Re: Deore shadow M592 rear mech + friction silver bar-end shifter conundrum

Noted! Maybe I'll stick to it then. It has been over a year since I've run 9 speeds. On Sat, Nov 27, 2021 at 5:28 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Ah, everything was different: closer ratio gearing, closer-spaced cogs and > a longer lever to shift them. I can see how the shifting to bigger 9-speed >

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

Yeah good point about the Soma, if I'm going to mention Heron by the same logic that frame should be included. I debated that one also. Redwood is a neat one, being a different name for the tallest sizes! I assume the distinction is some design difference (tubing?) to suit the extra big 65/68

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

I am glad to see you got the ‘Redwood’ frame in there! Cheers, Karl Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 27, 2021, at 3:29 AM, Fullylugged wrote: > > Nice Jason, and needed. The Road was followed quickly by the Road Standard, > I think by '96. > >> On Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 1:45:44 AM UTC-6

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

I would also include the San Marcos in the timeline! Made by Soma but designed by Rivendell, it was in production from 2011 to about 2015. Similar to the way the Bleriot was the "cheaper" MIT version of the Saluki, I believe the San Marcos was the budget alternative to the A. Homer Hilsen. I have

Re: [RBW] Re: Deore shadow M592 rear mech + friction silver bar-end shifter conundrum

Ah, everything was different: closer ratio gearing, closer-spaced cogs and a longer lever to shift them. I can see how the shifting to bigger 9-speed cogs would require more effort. Joe Bernard On Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 2:45:03 PM UTC-8 Andrew Turner wrote: > The "before" was/is an

Re: [RBW] Susie v. Clem Help Me Off The Fence

These kinds of questions are so fascinating to me! I have a 2018 59cm Clem L, and I've test-ridden the medium (55cm?) size Gus (at the Rivelo event that Maxcr posted video of). I'm 5'9" and my PBH is 89, so similar to yours, Kiley, although I'm 195 lbs. My strongest impressions of both bikes

Re: [RBW] Re: Deore shadow M592 rear mech + friction silver bar-end shifter conundrum

The "before" was/is an Ultegra 11 speed rear mech. 6800 I think? 11 speed cassette and downtube friction shifters (Silver). Very normal pressure needed to move the chain. I'm gonna try to run it next with the 9 speed cassette and a roadlink. On Sat, Nov 27, 2021 at 3:27 PM Garth wrote: > I've

[RBW] Re: Deore shadow M592 rear mech + friction silver bar-end shifter conundrum

I've read some other comments about having shifting issues with that RD in the lowest gears. So what do you have on hand ? Any friction or other shifters ? A normal RD ? If you have only one start with the one you have. If you have both I'd start with the trying a normal RD. Doesn't it state

[RBW] Re: Deore shadow M592 rear mech + friction silver bar-end shifter conundrum

What is the "before" you're comparing this setup to? Joe Bernard On Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 12:55:34 PM UTC-8 Andrew Turner wrote: > I've got the Deore shadow rear mech that Riv sells, a 12-36 9 speed > cassette and Silver bar-end shifters and I noticed it takes waay more > effort

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

These are great tweaks, I am updating my draft paper copy as we go and all this will be included in the digital version - thanks Joe, Bruce, Keith, and Joel! I'll be sure to credit the RBWOB in the footnotes of this thing. I'll try to think of a way to graphically represent semi-custom,

[RBW] Deore shadow M592 rear mech + friction silver bar-end shifter conundrum

I've got the Deore shadow rear mech that Riv sells, a 12-36 9 speed cassette and Silver bar-end shifters and I noticed it takes waay more effort to pull the lever up to run the lower gears than before. I'm considering using their downtube shifters for a little extra leverage. Is this due

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

Disclaimer added: I'm speaking of strictly production models. The line between "production" and "custom" was always a little fuzzy in the early Waterford days; and even now my "custom Rivendell" hews tightly to Grant's ideas of what a frame should be. For my purposes in the discussion a custom

Re: [RBW] FS: Brooks B68, Terry Liberator X Gel Saddles

Thanks for that note, Abe! I was going off the measurements on the site I bought it from, but I measured it this morning and it is indeed 230mm long by 200mm wide. Emily > On Nov 27, 2021, at 11:15 AM, Pancake wrote: > > Hi Emily, > The "short" B68 apparently measures: > Length: 230mm >

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

Very nice Jason, I had 2 Roads, one in ‘97 (a 53cm)the other in ‘2000 (a 54cm which was probablt right) . An AR in ‘99 or so and a Custom in ‘2002 or so (a 56cm that Grant measured me for). Also a Saluki (56cm but too bid) then 2 Bleriots, (55cm’s) one was going to live in Brasil. I bought a

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

My understanding of the Mystery bike so far (all lifted from Tom Allingham's Flickr): Produced in 2012 (?) as an Appaloosa exploration, with the swoopy mid-stays and fabricated by Nobilette. Any idea how many were produced, and whether I got my production year right? And am I missing gen 1

Re: [RBW] FS: Brooks B68, Terry Liberator X Gel Saddles

Hi Emily, The "short" B68 apparently measures: Length: 230mm Width: 200mm Though some sites list it at 235mm x 205mm. Saddles both look to be in great shape - good luck with the sale. Abe On Friday, 26 November 2021 at 20:11:38 UTC-8 Emily Guise wrote: > Hey all, my apologies, I totally

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

Cheers for the feedback! Yeah, it was pretty wild to go from about a 3/10 to a 6/10 overnight on my Rivendell knowledge (still a good ways to go before I'm any sort of expert). Of course, my "knowledge" is limited to what I've found either in the reader or on the website for the most part,

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

Good effort. I bet that was fun, digesting so much at once. My comment is that I don't think I'd discount the original Appaloosa or "mystery bike," which is different from the current Appaloosa. I know it was 'sort of' a prototype, but they were produced for specific, paying customers -

[RBW] Re: Thanksgiving rides? and a Platy goes on 1st cruise

It looks like all Platy owners need to get a pair of mittens (or at least 1/2 of a pair) so we are properly outfitted for the secret Platy Salute. I'm going to get right on it! Must they be plaid? Love the salute idea...it's so unique and sly; others won't know what the heck we're doing.

[RBW] Re: Thanksgiving rides? and a Platy goes on 1st cruise

Got up early and headed out after six to ride out to the Point where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers become the Ohio River. Short Thanksgiving Ride. Will consider taking the brew kit next time, otherwise a perfect lead in to the rest of the

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanksgiving rides? and a Platy goes on 1st cruise

Yankeebird, You dodged a bullet by not giving up on that Clem! I suffered with the extended front end problem too (I had a thread that got a LOT of participation over this issue) but once I got it dialed in with an 8 cm stem it is fantastic. That blue Clem will never be for sale. Ever ever

[RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

60cm Rambouillet for $1,250. Looks really clean. To far away from me, otherwise I might be tempted. https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/bik/d/flagstaff-rivendell-rambouillet/7395451836.html Joe On Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 6:39:59 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > That seller has a nice '93

[RBW] Re: Thanksgiving rides? and a Platy goes on 1st cruise

Leah, She secured her Platypus during the initial offering, but due to Circumstances Beyond Her Control it sat unused for many months- but we are here now, and thankful! This is her second Riv. She had a 51 AHH but it was actually a bit small, despite all the assurances of the WC team. It

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

Nice Jason, and needed. The Road was followed quickly by the Road Standard, I think by '96. On Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 1:45:44 AM UTC-6 Jason Fuller wrote: > I spent the afternoon and evening trawling the full set of Riv Readers, as > well as old copies of the Rivendell website via

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

Nice work Jason. On Friday, November 26, 2021 at 11:45:44 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote: > I spent the afternoon and evening trawling the full set of Riv Readers, as > well as old copies of the Rivendell website via archive.org (it was > veloworks.com/rivendell first, then it was