Re: [RBW] Headset adjustment

2023-09-06 Thread Richard Rose
Also & regarding Garth’s comments regarding the possibility of this Clem L being too small for me; Mine is a 52 & “should” be correct for me according to Riv sizing suggestions. I have put nearly 6,000 miles on this bike and dearly love it. But, I think I’d have been very comfortable going one

Re: [RBW] Headset adjustment

2023-09-06 Thread Richard Rose
This pic shows how far into the head tube my stem currently extends. The minimum insertion line is 2 cm below the lock nut. FWIW, I do not notice any movement riding the bike. I only notice it straddling the bike, feet on the ground & putting my full weight into the grip area of my Bosco bars.

Re: [RBW] Headset adjustment

2023-09-06 Thread Richard Rose
Garth, thanks but not certain I understand. You say (I think) minimum insertion is “always to top of lock nut”. My minimum insertion mark is 2cm below top of lock nut. The quill goes quite a bit deeper to well below top of steer tube. I will remove to get an accurate measurement but it is quite

Re: [RBW] Headset adjustment

2023-09-06 Thread Ted W
You know, Bill… after reading your comment here I had to go take a look at my Appaloosa and wouldn’t you know it, you’re right! There’s some play in it! It’s not as pronounced as the video Richard shared but it’s there to be sure! I’d never noticed it before. Perhaps the others are in correct and

Re: [RBW] Headset adjustment

2023-09-06 Thread Garth
Okay, I see what's happening :) Richard, the min insertion for a stem is always marked on the stem, and it's to the top of the lock nut. The min insertion line on my stems on hand range from 6.5cm for a relatively short Nitto quill adapter to 7.5cm for taller Genetic brand one. My tall Nitto

Re: [RBW] Re: Headset adjustment

2023-09-06 Thread Richard Rose
Hi Garth. It is a Nitto FacePlater stem & consistently measures 22.2. I’ve not yet measured the inside diameter of the head tube.Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 6, 2023, at 3:41 PM, Garth wrote:It appears the diameter of the stem is out of spec as all I see of movement in the video is the stem itself

[RBW] Re: Stuck shifter cable head

2023-09-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
If you need to force the cable IN, then it will absolutely be a bear to get back out. That's a guarantee. If it were me and I felt I had to force a cable into a Silver shifter, I'd get another cable. If I was determined to use that cable, for whatever reason, I'd give it a quick kiss on the

Re: [RBW] Headset adjustment

2023-09-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
Since you've measured your stem at 22.2mm and since you perceive the same wiggle with two stems, that rules out an undersized stem. That gives you two choices: -live with it. It's one of the minor shortcomings of quill stem bikes, made more noticeable with a really tall stem and presumably

Re: [RBW] Headset adjustment

2023-09-06 Thread Richard Rose
Regarding item #1, stem measures 22.2 & of course it is a 1” steer tube. Seemed unliked Riv would sell a stem for one of their bikes that was the wrong size, but worth checking for sure.Regarding item #2, I did remove & replace stem & it did not change. I remember reading that the minimum

[RBW] Re: Stuck shifter cable head

2023-09-06 Thread Ian A
*Sunrace (not Suntour!) On Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 3:53:30 PM UTC-6 Ian A wrote: > Pam, > > Have you considered trying downtube shifters? I have always loved bar end > shifters, but one of my bikes has 9 speed downtube indexed (gasp!) > shifters which are just wonderful to use, and

[RBW] Re: Stuck shifter cable head

2023-09-06 Thread Ian A
Pam, Have you considered trying downtube shifters? I have always loved bar end shifters, but one of my bikes has 9 speed downtube indexed (gasp!) shifters which are just wonderful to use, and are my current favorites. They are Shimano Dura Ace, but these seem unobtanium nowadays. Microshift

[RBW] Re: WTB Single Speed Wheelset

2023-09-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
What kind of rear hub do you want? Fixed? Free? Fixed/Fixed? Fixed/Free? I'm holding a big stash of parts, and don't have a wheel set to hand you immediately, but depending on what you want and what you want to pay I may be able to accommodate you, especially if you are in the San Francisco

[RBW] WTB Single Speed Wheelset

2023-09-06 Thread Mitch
Hello all! I am planning a quickbeam build and wondering if anyone has a nice SS Wheelset they would be willing to part with? Thanks -- 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

[RBW] Re: Headset adjustment

2023-09-06 Thread aeroperf
I was going to suggest checking for a loose headset, but It is obviously the stem, and Garth is right on. -- 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: Broken shifters

2023-09-06 Thread Eric Marth
My drive-side Silver 1 shifter quit holding tension last week. This was after two years of regular use on my most-ridden bike, a Sam Hillborne. I swapped the shifter for a Silver 2 and kept on riding. Last night, inspired by this thread, I took my shifter apart. Apologies ahead of time but I

[RBW] Re: Headset adjustment

2023-09-06 Thread Garth
It appears the diameter of the stem is out of spec as all I see of movement in the video is the stem itself wiggling inside the steering tube. Do measure the diameters of the outer stem and inside the steerer, and in multiple places around the circles. Something is out of spec as that's a

Re: [RBW] Headset adjustment

2023-09-06 Thread Ted W
Couple of thoughts right off: 1. if you pull the stem out to the minimum insertion line and re-tighten it, does it still move? Sometimes, if you've inserted the stem too far, you may encounter this issue. It can be mitigated by getting a shorter stem or cutting the current one down a bit

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

2023-09-06 Thread Michael Morrissey
Does this belong to someone on the list here? Simpleone 58cm Green Brooklyn, NY https://www.ebay.com/itm/186064411809?hash=item2b524d9ca1:g:6VcAAOSwOcBk9hv3 On Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 3:04:49 PM UTC-4 chasenl...@gmail.com wrote: > happy hump day to all > > self promoting my medium gus

[RBW] Headset adjustment

2023-09-06 Thread Richard Rose
Greetings folks. I would appreciate any input regarding this. Since new I have had some movement in my headset / stem that concerns me, possibly unnecessarily so? Please review the attached video link and tell me what you see. I felt the headset was a bit loose so tightened it a bit. This made

[RBW] Re: Did Charlie Gallop lose its swoopy top tube?

2023-09-06 Thread iamkeith
On Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 8:54:47 AM UTC-6 brok...@gmail.com wrote: .. does that mean the weight limit on those is going to be even lighter than before? Do you need to be a 150 lb rider to ride one now? I specifically chose the Gus because of all the discussions around the purported

[RBW] Re: Did Charlie Gallop lose its swoopy top tube?

2023-09-06 Thread iamkeith
On Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 7:59:07 AM UTC-6 Justin Kennedy wrote: The two bikes hanging behind Will in the pic are the lugged Susie/Gus hybrids. The swoop tube stays. I was just reading this thread on a full computer screen, instead of my phone, for the first time and noticed

Re: [RBW] FS Silca Impero frame pumps

2023-09-06 Thread Alex Wirth
Large is gone, thanks all!! On Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 9:48:57 PM UTC-4 Alex Wirth wrote: > Large is still available  > > > > On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 10:04 AM Alex Wirth <482...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Medium is gone. >> >> On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 6:57 AM Alex Wirth <482...@gmail.com>

[RBW] Re: New-to-me Goodrich Sport Tourer

2023-09-06 Thread J G
Cannot believe I did not immediately recognize the location. My least favorite part of some of my favorite rides... -Justus On Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 5:35:35 PM UTC-5 Pete P wrote: > wats > Love that Goodrich. Looks like some high gears too! > I recognize that view from the Mendota

[RBW] Re: FS: Sugino XD2 triple crank arms 170mm

2023-09-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
Willow Triplizer. 39/24 BL in EC On Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 8:22:33 AM UTC-7 Mike Godwin wrote: > Hey Bill, what brand triplizer ring are you using on the Romulus, and > teeth combo? > Mike SLO CA > On Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 8:08:20 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> I just

[RBW] Re: FS Mark's hub area rack & BQ wool jersey

2023-09-06 Thread Alex Wirth
Rack is gone, thanks everyone! On Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 11:50:08 AM UTC-4 Alex Wirth wrote: > BUMP > > Somewhat surprised that the hub area rack wasn't snatched up...these are > sold out on the website and one of my favorite racks. > > Make an offer if you think I'm priced too high.

[RBW] Re: FS Mark's hub area rack & BQ wool jersey

2023-09-06 Thread Alex Wirth
BUMP Somewhat surprised that the hub area rack wasn't snatched up...these are sold out on the website and one of my favorite racks. Make an offer if you think I'm priced too high. Cheers! Alex On Monday, September 4, 2023 at 11:22:54 AM UTC-4 Alex Wirth wrote: > Jersey spoken for > > On

[RBW] Re: FS: Sugino XD2 triple crank arms 170mm

2023-09-06 Thread Mike Godwin
Hey Bill, what brand triplizer ring are you using on the Romulus, and teeth combo? Mike SLO CA On Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 8:08:20 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I just bought a lovely Romulus complete. It came complete from Riv in the > early part of this century and Riv's standard

[RBW] FS: Sugino XD2 triple crank arms 170mm

2023-09-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
I just bought a lovely Romulus complete. It came complete from Riv in the early part of this century and Riv's standard build included 170mm crank arms. I'm a devoted 172.5mm guy so I switched them out. The rings were pretty toast, so I'm selling just the arms with no rings. $60 shipped

[RBW] Re: WTT - PAUL QR skewer set in silver for black

2023-09-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
Zach I have black skewers on my Legolas, and maybe would trade for silver. Did you link to Blue Lug because you just bought them from Blue Lug and are waiting for them to arrive? Or do you actually have them in your hands? Also, where are you located? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On

[RBW] Re: Did Charlie Gallop lose its swoopy top tube?

2023-09-06 Thread Brian Turner
I do like the addition of the headtube lugs though! On Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 10:54:47 AM UTC-4 Brian Turner wrote: > If those are the Susie/Gus hybrids, then they look just like well... like > the same old Susies. I guess that's a good thing. He mentioned a lighter > tube spec Susie

[RBW] Re: Did Charlie Gallop lose its swoopy top tube?

2023-09-06 Thread Brian Turner
If those are the Susie/Gus hybrids, then they look just like well... like the same old Susies. I guess that's a good thing. He mentioned a lighter tube spec Susie not passing the MTB ISO tests. Geez, does that mean the weight limit on those is going to be even lighter than before? Do you need

Re: [RBW] Re: Did Charlie Gallop lose its swoopy top tube?

2023-09-06 Thread Max Faingezicht
yeah amazing, I also missed the hanging frames.About the Gallop, am I misunderstanding or is the blue lug note saying that this prototype won’t be released, meaning the straight tube prototype won’t be released. Maybe the swoop tube is the final design?MaxOn Sep 6, 2023, at 10:41 AM, Johnny Alien

[RBW] Re: Did Charlie Gallop lose its swoopy top tube?

2023-09-06 Thread Johnny Alien
Great eyes! I missed that. I believe they will stay because I don't think it would make sense to change the design that people seem to like BUT its also important to note that the Gallop went through two prototype stages with the swoop tube before changing. So a prototype doesn't matter until

[RBW] Re: Did Charlie Gallop lose its swoopy top tube?

2023-09-06 Thread Justin Kennedy
.."What I'm really wondering now, is if the Susie/Gus hybrid will go the same way." The two bikes hanging behind Will in the pic are the lugged Susie/Gus hybrids. The swoop tube stays. [image: 370362249_683295397169028_2329456213564681462_n.jpg]  On Saturday, August 26,

[RBW] Re: FS: MB-2 frame, 26" dynamo wheels, RH tires, saddles, pedals, Suntour, Crust bars

2023-09-06 Thread Eric Marth
The following have sold: - Suntour XC seatpost - Selle Anatomica saddle - Hite Rite - Outer Shell stem bag - Brass head badges On Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 2:13:41 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > Hi all — I'm moving some things along. I posted this earlier and my > message

[RBW] Re: Did Charlie Gallop lose its swoopy top tube?

2023-09-06 Thread Camden Powell
A poster of that sort, but with Rivendell models, is such a cool idea. If it doesn't yet exist, I might give it a shot this winter... El martes, 5 de septiembre de 2023 a la(s) 1:07:20 p. m. UTC-5, Matti escribió: > Since this thread discusses a couple Rivendell frame designs (and their >