Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone else not a fan of the very long chainstays?

Hoch, when you say you "got hung up," did you mean when riding a Jones LWB, or a Clem or other Rivendell model? Your post brings up some thoughts. Like Tim, I got an early Clem, thinking it would be an updated, proper-fitting version of an analog 80s or 90s mountain bike - because that's how

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone else not a fan of the very long chainstays?

Eric D asked what model Treks. Good question, as I just walked in on the sout side of the store and exited on the north side. The bikes are lined up in the 2-stack wall-mounted stands. Flat bars, sloping top tube, tall headtube, flat black with large diameter tubes, disc brakes, nothing I am

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone else not a fan of the very long chainstays?

Who’s doing long chainstays other than Jones? For MTB, it doesn’t work for me. I was getting hung up like crazy. Switchbacks and tight turns were a chore. Up and down techy Boulder sections, the bash guard was getting a workout. Stopped me dead in my tracks a few times. On Wednesday, March

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone else not a fan of the very long chainstays?

Do they make you turn in your Riv card for such a question? Heresy. I haven't ridden a new Riv but I'll confess being put off visually by the design. My 46cm-stay Schwinn passage gets close-ish and I only ride that for dirt touring. It is interesting to see some small mtb makers with

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

Do eet! - Max "Knock-knock... Hi! Have you heard the good news about carbon tubulars?.." in A2 On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 2:26:30 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I have a tubular wheel set for my Roadeo also. We're a GANG > > BL in EC > > On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 11:15:09 AM

[RBW] Mesabi Trail - Anyone ridden this?

I stumbled upon this trail online today and am wondering if anyone here has done it. It’s northern Minnesota (near and dear to my heart) and is not a typical rail trail. There are curves and grades and descents, which is just what I like. Wondering if the cute little towns along the way are

[RBW] Re: Trip Report: Death Valley February 2024

Excellent trip report Diana! You and your friends covered a lot of beautiful, rugged ground, and your photos provide a wonderful window into the spectacular expanses of that magical part of the desert. I had just seen Iohan Gueorgiuev's trip through the national parks

[RBW] Re: Video: Repairing Pam Murray's Silver shifters

Great video Eric! Now I'm looking forward to my silver shifters breaking down so I can tinker like a pro. Also, I dig the wooden-handled screwdrivers and your prowess with the technical language: 'Some other sort of dealy'. Ha! Well done! Cheers, John On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 2:44:17 PM

[RBW] Re: Video: Repairing Pam Murray's Silver shifters

This was good to watch — generous of you to share with the community, Eric. Now referencing "turducken" in a Riv-aligned video was probably a firstand somehow very fitting... Thanks again Jim On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 11:30:10 AM UTC-5 wls...@gmail.com wrote: > Love your videos Eric,

[RBW] Re: FS: XTR, Nitto, B68, Deer Head, XT, other misc. bits

Thanks, Eric! You call it a collection, others might call it an "obsessive hoard" lol Great video on Pam's shifters! I guess I outta thank you in the other thread :) On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 7:50:40 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Just stopping by to say I continue to admire your

[RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

Also, I just got a work email indicating Mike Morrissey's involvement in a new executive re-org. That Mike Morrissey is in Ireland, though, so probably not related. :) BL not in Ireland On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 12:05:36 PM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > That looks like a BALB (bad ass

[RBW] Re: Building a Quickbeam and wondering...

I have an orange Quickbeam, which I bought new, with the original Sugino 74/110 triple with the original 32/40/guard chainrings. I immediately removed the provided 18t freewheel and put on a White 17/19t Dos Eno. I also put a 22 on the flop side of the flip/flop hub that Riv included with the

[RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

That looks like a BALB (bad ass little bike). APPROVE! BL in EC On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 12:01:58 PM UTC-8 Michael Morrissey wrote: > Oops I meant they THREW in a little torque wrench. LOL. > > On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 2:57:25 PM UTC-5 Michael Morrissey wrote: > >> [image:

[RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

Oops I meant they THREW in a little torque wrench. LOL. On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 2:57:25 PM UTC-5 Michael Morrissey wrote: > [image: IMG_8082.JPG] > [image: Screenshot 2024-03-06 at 2.39.47 PM.png] > Thanks again to everyone on this list for helping me pick out a bike for > my wife! This

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone else not a fan of the very long chainstays?

My Roadini has a 45cm chainstay. My custom touring bike has a 43cm chainstay. When riding it doesn't make a big difference --- I'm far more sensitive to the 5mm higher BB on the Roadini. When packing it to tour 2cm is not a huge difference either. The A Homer Hilsen has a whopping 50cm

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

I have a tubular wheel set for my Roadeo also. We're a GANG BL in EC On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 11:15:09 AM UTC-8 cz...@sonic.net wrote: > Hey Max - > > If you are one of two people worldwide that run sew-ups on a Riv, I am the > other one. I had Rich build a set of wheels for sew-ups so

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

Hey Max - If you are one of two people worldwide that run sew-ups on a Riv, I am the other one. I had Rich build a set of wheels for sew-ups so I could run them on any of four Rivs (my wife would not tolerate 33mm tires on the Hubbuhubbuh after riding 71mm tires). Regards, Corwin On

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

I keep getting text messages from HED for the sale they are running on their rim-brake deep-V carbon rim wheel sets, and I keep thinking about Max's build. Bad influence!! BL in EC On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 9:31:19 AM UTC-8 Keith P. wrote: > Mad Max, > Shock & Awe indeed. > That’s a

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone else not a fan of the very long chainstays?

Garth got off the point with: "People do lament about modern frame/parts design Bil" I am aware that there are forums for all kinds of bellyachers. The distinction I was making is that I know of no other brand that has a forum of users like Rivendell. In this Riv Group, the participants

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone else not a fan of the very long chainstays?

What Treks did you see? Looking at their website, I don't see anything that long, outside their Electra cruisers. Trek has a LOT of models though, so it's easy to overlook something. Eric On Wed, Mar 6, 2024 at 12:50 PM Mike Godwin wrote: > Went to my LBS looking for a bike box, and there is

[RBW] Re: Anyone else not a fan of the very long chainstays?

I’m not a fan of long chainstays, either, FOR MY TYPE OF RIDING. When I’m cruising around on bike paths and paved roads, long chainstays are fine. For everything else, I much prefer the typical 430-440mm chainstays, like the older Rivendells. I sold my old Hunqapillar and bought a Clem. And

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone else not a fan of the very long chainstays?

Went to my LBS looking for a bike box, and there is one wall with new long-chain stay-wheelbase Treks ready to ride out the door. I figured someone would copy Riv sooner or later. People have been copying Riv since late in the last century, much like folks are copying RH tires since about

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

Mad Max,Shock & Awe indeed.That’s a mean machine.k.On Mar 6, 2024, at 7:32 AM, John Dewey wrote:Max, that's just a badass bicycle. Well done, sir.JockOn Tue, Mar 5, 2024 at 3:23 PM Max S wrote:Here's my favorite Riv for pavement (and dirt) riding (tires and wheels are #1 and

[RBW] Re: Video: Repairing Pam Murray's Silver shifters

Love your videos Eric, very relaxing. On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 10:40:31 AM UTC-5 diana@gmail.com wrote: > Great video! Thank you for sharing. > > Diana > San Francisco > > On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 6:02:33 AM UTC-8 Garth wrote: > >> Good Job Eric ! >> >> On Wednesday, March 6,

[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 60cm Cheviot (would consider Platty or 59cm Clem) in NC

@Leah and Joe, Thank-you for your praise of discovery. Kim Hetzel. On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 5:05:45 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > Nice sleuthing, Kim! Those are indeed rare frames these days, I love the > original orange and haven't seen one in a while. > > On Wednesday, March 6, 2024

[RBW] Re: Trip Report: Death Valley February 2024

Bad to the bone! Thanks for sharing Diana :0) On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 10:49:34 AM UTC-5 diana@gmail.com wrote: > I'm glad you all enjoyed the trip report! I'm sad I can't edit posts so > you all had to read day 4 twice lol. I'm still getting used to Google > groups (sorry you're

[RBW] Re: Trip Report: Death Valley February 2024

I'm glad you all enjoyed the trip report! I'm sad I can't edit posts so you all had to read day 4 twice lol. I'm still getting used to Google groups (sorry you're getting this message twice Andy). I just bought Tosco bars to switch out the Choco's and I got a new stem (with the faceplate)

[RBW] Re: Video: Repairing Pam Murray's Silver shifters

Great video! Thank you for sharing. Diana San Francisco On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 6:02:33 AM UTC-8 Garth wrote: > Good Job Eric ! > > On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 7:48:05 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Hi everyone — Last fall Pam Murray sent me some Silver shifter levers >>

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

I like my Sam, its my "gravel" bike, so its also my road bike. However I think I'd have gone with a Roadini if I wasn't interested in touring. On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 9:15:09 AM UTC-5 Max S wrote: > > *"My first thought when I saw your RIvendell was:* > *Off With 'is 'ead!!!* > *Pure

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

*"My first thought when I saw your RIvendell was:* *Off With 'is 'ead!!!* *Pure blasphemy. I love it." * Well, yes, thank you – shock and awe was part of the intent for this Halloween special "Iron Pumpkin" build :-) BTW, those wheels are tubulars... I might be one of two people worldwide

[RBW] Re: Video: Repairing Pam Murray's Silver shifters

Good Job Eric ! On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 7:48:05 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi everyone — Last fall Pam Murray sent me some Silver shifter levers that > were in need of repair. They came off her high-mileage Betty Foy after the > springs wore out. > > Thanks to Mike Godwin for

[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 60cm Cheviot (would consider Platty or 59cm Clem) in NC

Nice sleuthing, Kim! Those are indeed rare frames these days, I love the original orange and haven't seen one in a while. On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 4:46:51 AM UTC-8 James wrote: > I've messaged them both! Thanks ya'll!! > > On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 6:56:19 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle

[RBW] Re: FS: XTR, Nitto, B68, Deer Head, XT, other misc. bits

Just stopping by to say I continue to admire your collection of rapid risers! On Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 12:27:56 AM UTC-5 J J wrote: > > *Update #2, the following items are still available:* > > > >- XTR BR-M900 NOS cantilever brakes (one F/R set sold, one F/R set >still

[RBW] Video: Repairing Pam Murray's Silver shifters

Hi everyone — Last fall Pam Murray sent me some Silver shifter levers that were in need of repair. They came off her high-mileage Betty Foy after the springs wore out. Thanks to Mike Godwin for sending me a broken pair of the old Suntour Sprint levers, they provided the parts I needed to get

[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 60cm Cheviot (would consider Platty or 59cm Clem) in NC

I've messaged them both! Thanks ya'll!! On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 6:56:19 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Oh wow, Kim, great finds! Pam Murray had me on the case (your RivSisters > got you, my friends!) and I could not find a single Cheviot for James. I > don’t ever search FB

[RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 60cm Cheviot (would consider Platty or 59cm Clem) in NC

Oh wow, Kim, great finds! Pam Murray had me on the case (your RivSisters got you, my friends!) and I could not find a single Cheviot for James. I don’t ever search FB Marketplace - I need to start! James, just hurry and snatch one of those; they are so dang rare! On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

@Max My first thought when I saw your RIvendell was: Off With 'is 'ead!!! Pure blasphemy. I love it. I reckon we can't complain -- they don't make SILVER carbon wheels yet. You're forgiven. [Extra blather: Personally, I can't get into single speed. I went as far as not shifting for a week on