I use the ISC Surface Protection ("Helicopter") tape. Good flexibility and
adhesiveness but peels off easily and doesn't leave a residue. I can't
comment on it being weathered but it stays flexible for years, doesn't come
off, and doesn't yellow with age. I just buy a 1" wide roll and it lasts
I used some 3M tape meant for wrapping car hoods and fenders for protection. I cut it into pieces that fit around the tubes of my bike. I primarily wrapped the main triangle of one bike to keep frame bags from killing the paint. This tape applies fairly easily and seems to last without fading. I
I am considering buying some clear frame protection tape to protect my
Rivendell Clem Smith Jr. "L" while it is relatively still new.
I did some homework. The brand names that I came up with are:
*RideWrap kit
*invisiFRAME
*Lizard Skins Clear Protective frame kit
*3M™ Polyurethane Protective
I have an 86 cm PBH and bought a small Hubbuhubbuh. My wife is only about 5’ 2” so the S was the best choice to fit both of us. The bike fits me fine. Riv also recommended the S for me.Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my iPhoneOn Nov 30, 2022, at 6:09 PM, Dave S wrote:Anyone have sizing input
Magnificent!
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 6:11:40 PM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> Great work, Marty. Thanks for sharing this with us. That's a nice big
> file, too, great for printing at home with my Epson large format printer on
> nice Hahnemuhle cotton rag paper :)
>
> The most
Great work, Marty. Thanks for sharing this with us. That's a nice big file,
too, great for printing at home with my Epson large format printer on nice
Hahnemuhle cotton rag paper :)
The most recent badges are done by Olivier Chételat, you can find the OC
initials hidden in all of his designs.
Anyone have sizing input on these? I have an 87 PBH which is usually
around largish medium, mediumish large but im way out of the recommended
range on the hubba tumblr.
Dave
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 10:54:46 AM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn
NY wrote:
> Hey folks,
> Economics and
I own both, but I have never completed the Bebe build [everything done but
the brakes and chain-line (S-A 3 speed)], so not much help yet. I bought
the Bebe because of the long effective top tube. I have short legs and a
long torso and it seemed like it might be the ideal step through for bars
Thanks Pam. I also think friction bar end shifters on Albatross bars is the
most pleasurable way to shift. It just feels right to me. I'll take them
with me and let her check them out.
If this bike works out, I'd love to send her up to Charlotte for one of
your classes. She's in Atlanta, so
Excellent work. Thank you for sharing.
Kate
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 6:25:11 PM UTC-5 J J wrote:
> Marty, this is beautiful and an incredible design effort. Thanks so much.
> It’s lovely to see them laid out like that.
>
> On Nov 30, 2022, at 11:16, Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA <
>
Hi Chris, I think the singles bar is a 25.4 clamp, my current stem is 26.0.
If I'm swapping stems I may go for a 31.8 to get something decently wider.
I have really been enjoying hitting all the rough stuff on this bike.
Thanks for the offer though! RE: fork It's definitely tight spacing and
I’ve not ridden a Rosco Bebe. However, your description of the ride & fit qualifies mirror my Clem low experience, exactly. And, though I might like to get a Gus or Susie for the same reasons as yours, I would be hard pressed to part with the Clem. Probably not much help but, that’s all I got.Sent
Marty, this is beautiful and an incredible design effort. Thanks so much. It’s lovely to see them laid out like that. On Nov 30, 2022, at 11:16, Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA wrote:Had some time to update the poster, and made a number of changes to keep things interesting. Hope you all like
Badges have been done by different artists over the years, I have no idea
if there is any way to ID who did what - Grant would know. I've had good
luck printing at Walgreens in the past. Bring the file on a thumb drive or
set it up on line. The Hi Res full size print is large - it's 300dpi - so
Has anyone ridden both a Clem L and a Rosco Bebe enough to comment on the
differences?
My bebe has long since outgrown the Yepp Mini front seat, and I'm now using
the Bebe to drag a copilot.
Part of me feels like I should pass the Bebe on to a new parent, but
another part of me wants to just
Might be worth mentioning that I have a child stoker kit that adds a
kid-accessible crankset to a standard tandem. If anybody needs more info, email
me directly. It’s been gathering dust since my kids were 4 feet tall, which has
been a while.
--Eric Norris
campyonly...@me.com
Insta:
Trade in process.
Tom
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 8:18:02 AM UTC-5 Tom Palmer wrote:
> Hi all,
> Looking for some fenderable tires for the Platypus. I have some low mile
> standard caing Rene Herse fleecer Ridge knobbies to trade for some Rene
> Herse slicks- either Hatcher or
I have Kool Stop BMX (which are also a dual compound black/salmon) on my
BMX bike. They are great, and based in Oregon (not sure if they are made in
USA tho). When the stock shimano pads on Vbrakes on my Riv wear out, I'll
get some Kool Stops for that too. I've had their MTB ones as well and
Ayayayay. Going to talk to the family about this. If nothing else, your
post prompted me to finally put up my own FS post for the Long Haul Trucker
that's been collecting dust in the basement.
Got an estimate on stoker size range? My youngest is 4' 10", my wife is 5'
10".
James
On
That is really cool Marty, great layout! Generous of you to share a big
file for printing. Does the same artist do all of the Riv head tube
badges? They are all great, I especially love any with color. Was Heron a
different company? that one is a stand out.
Minh, with the large flickr
Thanks for the info. I also like helicopter tape that Bob posted above.
Makes sense about the pclamp on the micro light, might as well make it more
durable, would be nice if they just sold it with a metal clamp. It would
be cool if Blue Lug Koma lights had a dynamo version. The toggle of
super cool. has anyone found a place that would make a nice print of
this? for IRL sharing?
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 2:17:50 PM UTC-5 amill...@gmail.com
wrote:
> Marty,
>
> I appreciate that you do this every year! It looks great.
>
> Best,
>
> Aaron in El Paso
>
> On Nov 30, 2022,
Congrats on the bike and thanks for the ride report. I'm jealous you have
access to such lovely riding close to home. I love "cruisy zoomy" and think
it should be used more often. To help, I propose some more conjugations.
- "cruisy zooms" : I got a case of the cruisy zooms this morning before
Thank you!
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 1:27:07 PM UTC-7 Nick Payne wrote:
> Ditto on the Kool Stop City pads in salmon. That's what I'm using with the
> V-brakes on my Appaloosa. As Steven says, they're short enough that they
> don't hit the fork blades when opening the brake for wheel
Ditto on the Kool Stop City pads in salmon. That's what I'm using with the
V-brakes on my Appaloosa. As Steven says, they're short enough that they
don't hit the fork blades when opening the brake for wheel removal, making
it easy to drop out a fat-tyred wheel without deflating the tyre.
Marty,
I appreciate that you do this every year! It looks great.
Best,
Aaron in El Paso
On Nov 30, 2022, at 09:33, David Person wrote:
Yet again, great job and thank you for sharing.
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 8:19:37 AM UTC-8 Marty Gierke, Stewartstown
PA wrote:
>
>
> On
Nice build and ride report. I feel similarly about my Clem L in ride
feeling and characteristics. It is long, upright and comfy. I call it my
Clem Cruiser because I always feel like I'm cruising around on it. When
someone asks what kind of bike I have I say an all-around cruiser. Not sure
how
Thanks, Mike - I'm in Chelmsford (just south of Lowell). It's a pretty
standard NE suburban area but one thing this part of MA does well is having
lots of public "open space" land dotted throughout various towns. None of
them are very large but you can string them together and make some really
Beautiful bike!! And a great looking area to ride. Still waiting on parts
to finish building up my wife’s Platy but I love seeing all the great
builds and different riding areas. Enjoy!
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 10:47:27 AM UTC-8 mkernan...@gmail.com
wrote:
> Hey Dave, the Platy
Hey Dave, the Platy looks perfect! Where do you live in Mass? The riding looks great. -MikeSent from my iPhoneOn Nov 30, 2022, at 10:27 AM, DavidP wrote:This morning I squeezed a quick ride in before work - a dangerous thing with most any bike but, as I learned, especially so with the
I should have added that mine closes via magnets.
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 11:48:14 AM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Kevin
>
> Sure, I'll take it. Is there any kind of closure/retention for the lid?
> Is it velcro? Magnets? I feel like it was magnetic.
>
> I could paypal you
It is worthwhile, because it saved me an email. FWIW, I really like mine
and would not have minded a spare.
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 11:48:55 AM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Intended that reply only to the author, but probably little harm done.
>
> BL in EC
>
> On Wednesday,
Has anyone heard an update on Grant's short brake pad project with Kool
Stop? He wrote about it in a blog post years ago. I'm old school and use a
fork mount roof rack or I remove my front wheel when loading into the back
of my wagon. Being able to easily clear the pads with an inflated tire
Intended that reply only to the author, but probably little harm done.
BL in EC
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 9:48:14 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Kevin
>
> Sure, I'll take it. Is there any kind of closure/retention for the lid?
> Is it velcro? Magnets? I feel like it was
Kevin
Sure, I'll take it. Is there any kind of closure/retention for the lid?
Is it velcro? Magnets? I feel like it was magnetic.
I could paypal you $150 now and then again when you have a shipping price?
Bill Lindsay
7346 Cutting Blvd
El Cerrito, CA
94530
On Wednesday, November 30,
Campy Ekar is machanical only and has 13 speeds. I've heard nothing but
good reviews (also, how high price comments). My guess is that they just
have a lot of cable pull and the derailleur is a lower ratio than other
mechanicals.
There's also the Ratio Technology retro-fit kit that turns SRAM
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 11:12:00 AM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote:
> So, question: Is it generally true that above 10 speeds or perhaps 11
> cable systems don't work very well, or at least, shifting quality degrades
> quickly compared to systems with fewer cogs and wider tolerances?
>
$150 plus shipping, OBO
This bag has low miles, but it has a bit of beusage from general use and
storage.
These aren't made any more and don't come up for sale very often, so I
think this is a fair prices, but certainly feel free to make an offer if
you think my price is off.
Photos here:
Isn’t the answer always kool stop?
On Tue, Nov 29, 2022 at 5:57 PM 'Scott' via RBW Owners Bunch <
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote:
> Hey, Bunch:
>
> What v-brake pads are you running, and what are your thoughts about their
> function?
>
> I've been running Shimano XTR pads and find they
Correct. DT Swiss TK 7.1 rims. The precursor to the TK540. I have the
same DT240/TK540 combo on one of my Rosco Bubbe's. Great Wheelset is
really an understatement.
On Friday, November 25, 2022 at 3:16:11 PM UTC-6 Mr. Ray wrote:
> Congratsyour rims look like DT Swiss TK540 (double
Lowering the price to *$150 +shipping* here, fyi.
On Friday, November 25, 2022 at 5:40:04 PM UTC-8 Jonny Clugston wrote:
> I have a brand new Gilles Berthoud Saddle Soulor in Black Leather for
> sale, $175 or best offer.
>
> This saddle is made from vegetable-tanned leather, has stainless
Oh yes, I've done that a zillion times, tho' I used small auto hose clamps.
In fact, a few years ago, I rigged up a QR wire basket (from an Office
Depot office storage system) for the rear rack on my Dahon Hon Solo. IIRC,
I clamped a wood block to the underside of the basket shaped to fit snugly
How long ?
On Tue, Nov 29, 2022 at 10:47 AM 'Charlie' via RBW Owners Bunch <
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote:
> bump
>
> On Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 2:35:47 PM UTC-5 Charlie wrote:
>
>> 2 BOLT FACEPLATE
>>
>> On Thursday, November 24, 2022 at 8:34:54 PM UTC-5 Charlie wrote:
>>
Any interest in selling just the frameset +/- wheels ?
On Tue, Nov 29, 2022 at 9:33 AM Davey Two Shoes
wrote:
> I recognize this bike!
>
> On Friday, November 25, 2022 at 8:42:51 PM UTC-5 jake...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Selling my 52 cm dark green Clem H. In good condition but has some
>>
Hey Dave :) It's a great ride, I've just been wanting something that's a
bit more upright. Dropping the asking price to $1450 for anyone interested.
On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 12:33:22 PM UTC-5 Davey Two Shoes wrote:
> I recognize this bike!
>
> On Friday, November 25, 2022 at 8:42:51 PM
I don't know much about the lever length but I use Tektro Eclipses on my
bike. Can convert from short to long/long to short at ease.
-Greg
On Mon, Nov 28, 2022 at 2:01 PM Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY <
kaiviers...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I love my Avid speed dials, and they're inexpensive.
>
Ted's remark raises an interesting question. I for one didn't think that so
very closely spaced cogs might require fine tolerances that exceed the
everyday capabilities of shift-by-cable systems, what with friction
changing with wear and dirt.
So, question: Is it generally true that above 10
Yet again, great job and thank you for sharing.
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 8:19:37 AM UTC-8 Marty Gierke,
Stewartstown PA wrote:
> [image: Riv Badge Poster small 120122.jpg]
>
> On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 11:16:44 AM UTC-5 Marty Gierke,
> Stewartstown PA wrote:
>
>> Had some
Had some time to update the poster, and made a number of changes to keep
things interesting. Hope you all like it.
1. Highlighted the very first Rivendell badge (cast pewter) front and
center and larger than life.
2. Swapped in a new version of the Riv badge in purple at the top left -
Hey folks,
Economics and non-use force sale of a would be beloved bicycle.
I rode it solo a bit, less than 30 miles, and did a couple very short
jaunts with a kiddo.
It’s fairly swank, with a beautiful and expensive Velocity wheel set with a
SON dyno hub.
I had big plans, but they relied too
I have 42 Soma Grand Vitesse on currently. I tried Big Apples once but
couldn't get them to fit. I wonder if clearance is much difference between
colors at all? I have a pair of Snoqualmies from my recently sold Homer
that I will try once the weather gets nicer. In the winter I run 35
Another vote for the Kool Stop dual compound v2 pads. They have been
amazing in all conditions, even snow and freezing rain.
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 4:20:21 AM UTC-8 esoter...@gmail.com
wrote:
>
>
> I've been really happy with the Kool Stop e-bike pads that Riv sells:
>
Thank you so much for all that you have shared.
Okay...I'll try to get by with all of the online resources you've shared
and search through the libraries around me first.
On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 6:14:53 PM UTC-5 Scott wrote:
> Mackenzy:
>
> DITTO...
>
> Until just the other day I
Thank you so much for all that you have shared.
Okay...I'll try to get by with all of the online resources you've shared
and search through the libraries around me first. My brain likes pictures
and charts
On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 6:14:53 PM UTC-5 Scott wrote:
> Mackenzy:
>
> DITTO...
Tendencies of cleaning, adjusting and using what's present versus replacing
30 year old OEM parts with things you have, know or prefer may be genetic.
People cannot help themselves if the trait is expressed.
I know thirty years is a long time for a bike sold as new to migrate the
landscape but
Hi all,
Looking for some fenderable tires for the Platypus. I have some low mile
standard caing Rene Herse fleecer Ridge knobbies to trade for some Rene
Herse slicks- either Hatcher or Snoqualmie Pass will work. It you have low
mil extralights, I will chip in some cash with the Fleecers.
I've been really happy with the Kool Stop e-bike pads that Riv sells:
https://www.rivbike.com/products/brake-pads-kool-stop-e-bike
They're nicely grippy and have been completely silent for me so far
(approximately 6-700 miles). They also seem to be thicker than regular Kool
Stops so they
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