Re: [RBW] Re: Cockpit swap on my Sam

2024-05-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
for "works with". :) That might actually be a cool product: a contemporary lock-on grip that incorporates a passageway for bar con shift cable/housing. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:26:33 AM UTC-7 maxcr wrote: > I didn't but there's precedent: > https://grou

[RBW] Re: Santa Cruz Randonneurs 400k ride report

2024-05-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
Great work Toshi! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:37:58 PM UTC-7 ttoshi wrote: > I finished the San Francisco Randonneurs 300k almost two months ago, and > for the month of April, I didn't do any bicycle rides over 10 miles long. > In my favor, I di

Re: [RBW] Re: Cockpit swap on my Sam

2024-05-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
I'd love to see photos of how you manage to get Ergon or ESI grips over barcon shift cable housing. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:15:39 AM UTC-7 maxcr wrote: > I love my Ergon Bio Cork Grips on my Hunqa > Max > > On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:01

Re: [RBW] DIY build or order complete?

2024-05-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
y the same service that normal bike shops would do for $100 or less. If it's a 3-4 hour build, it should cost 3-4 hours worth of labor. If it's a 90 minute build, then $100 should cover it. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 3:08:17 PM UTC-7 Robert Calton wrote: > My hus

Re: [RBW] DIY build or order complete?

2024-05-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
Acera rear mech). That's my opinion. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:26:21 AM UTC-7 Robert Calton wrote: > I'd order the parts and then have your local independent bike shop > assemble it, because ordering everything yourself is going to save you a >

[RBW] Re: DIY build or order complete?

2024-05-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
ild another 50 bikes in your lifetime, and enjoy it, then that's a great investment. If you are never going to build another bicycle, it's probably not a great investment. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 8:32:14 AM UTC-7 Michael wrote: > Hi all, > Ordered a Sam

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day: My Little Platy

2024-05-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
I want that cargo net. Where do I buy that cargo net? For everything else: APPROVE! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8:43:11 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Finally. New. Bike. Day. > > This bike was a long time coming. I bought the frame in

Re: [RBW] Re: Is an Atlantis Worth It?

2024-05-22 Thread Bill Schaefer
Max, As someone who purchased an Atlantis about a year ago, I would say that you should absolutely go for it. I also pined after one for years, and I'll second what Gordon stated and say that every time I go outside and see it I get a smile on my face (and how can you put a price tag on that).

Re: [RBW] Re: Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-05-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
A whisky and go to bed early! BL in EC On Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 7:00:44 PM UTC-7 Jay wrote: > Great job! > > What are you doing to celebrate? > > On May 19, 2024, at 7:45 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > One of my 2024 goals is knocked down. I stated the goal: > > &g

[RBW] Re: Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-05-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
One of my 2024 goals is knocked down. I stated the goal: Summit Mount Diablo 5 times on 5 different bikes I did my fifth summit of Diablo today on my fifth different bike. Pics prove it: https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720313832831/ Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday

[RBW] Re: Adventures in (Re) building my Saluki

2024-05-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
two trips and would get re-used innumerable times. My recommendation to anybody who puts wrenches on bicycles to go buy those items today. There are exactly three good reasons not to do that... Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, May 17, 2024 at 5:50:41 PM UTC-7 mhec...@gmail.com wrote

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
ox labeled 1.6 - 2.1". Latex inner tubes are made in 559mm BSD wheel sizes. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:02:37 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > I'd like to try latex tubes (hell, I'd like to try TPUs if they had a > better reputation) but latex tub

[RBW] Re: The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-05-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
alsa Stem is actually my favorite part of the whole build. > Crushed it Bill! > > On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:35:06 AM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> Rear rack in place now on my Romulus. It's a full on "sport touring" >> build now. >> >

[RBW] Re: The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-05-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
Rear rack in place now on my Romulus. It's a full on "sport touring" build now. https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53724531148/in/photostream/ The very last bit will be to get a dynamo setup. Aside from that, it's ready for overnighter duty. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

2024-05-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
Even with integrated shifters, the down-tube bosses give you a perfect spot for an inline barrel adjuster so you can tweak your indexing while riding. They are great to have on any bike. BL in EC On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 8:37:46 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: > On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at

[RBW] Re: Electric Air Pump recommendations

2024-05-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
the standard recommendation is a Harbor Freight compressor. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:36:38 AM UTC-7 Addison wrote: > My mom, who is still rocking her Riv AR at the age of 78, was asking me > about electric air pumps for her tires. Her arthritis makes a r

[RBW] Re: East Bay Dirty Route Recs

2024-05-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
Have a look at the Routes page for the Grizzly Peak Century. They have two gravel routes and they are right there on ridewithgps for you to follow https://www.grizz.org/century/routes/ Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 6:07:03 PM UTC-7 Patch T wrote: > Hi Fo

[RBW] Re: Upright / Relaxed / Swept-Back - Style of Riding

2024-05-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
nap me out of that triple-whammy. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:28:41 PM UTC-7 Jay wrote: > I was always aware of bikes with a very relaxed geometry / setup, and it > wasn't until I started seeing Rivendell bikes and watching youtube videos > of people riding

[RBW] Re: FS: Droptube Rivendell Custom 54cm

2024-05-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
What are the chances you'll leave it out there, change your mind and sell the Clem instead? That's the outcome I'm rooting for. A Rivendell custom is Grant creating a one-of-a-kind bike just for you. A Clem is fungible. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-05-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
I just gotta get that perfect (PERFECT!) rear rack... BL in EC On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:10:11 PM UTC-7 Drew Fitchette wrote: > Love how it’s turning out Bill! > On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:05:20 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> ...and now, fully set up as a 3x8 with a

[RBW] Re: Fashion help wanted: ISO nice looking cycling gloves

2024-05-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
also, the Riv gloves that I didn't like are sold and in/on the hands of their new owner. BL in EC On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:30:28 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Thanks to this thread, I learned about HandUp for the first time from Tom. > Today, I ordered three pairs of short

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
it. Finger gauge judges they're probably at like 25psi, and I would have pumped 48s up to maybe 30psi at install-time. So, I'd consider that normal air retention and leagues better than latex, and on-par with butyl. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:02:38 PM UTC-7 Ted

[RBW] Re: Fashion help wanted: ISO nice looking cycling gloves

2024-05-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
tattered gloves with pride. BL in EC On Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 7:11:10 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > OK, those handup gloves are pretty darn fun. That may be the move. > > BL in EC > > On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:43:02 PM UTC-7 Tom M wrote: > >> If you find Cycol

[RBW] Re: The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-05-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
5/in/album-72177720310604809/ Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:32:22 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > One more significant step to a fully equipped "sport tourer" is now in > place on my RoadTrio. Soma recently had a tax-day 65% off sale on selected > items, an

[RBW] Re: Caution: "Cuddle Bears"

2024-05-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
t I'll pay for it after I receive it. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 9:04:53 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > My concern is FS posts from folks with no history of posting here. My > advice to all is skip it. > > Joe "been around a while" Bernard >

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Craigslist, etc 2024

2024-05-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
That does seem to be a great deal, although there's no such thing as a 59cm Ram. It's likely a 60cm, judging from the photo. Perfecto for a 6-footer or just under. I could totally rock that, but I've got a 59cm Romulus now (and a 59 Roadeo). Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, May 6

[RBW] Re: One way to try out a road bike for the Road Curious

2024-05-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
I like that Premis a lot. Good find! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:32:53 AM UTC-7 Paul in Dallas wrote: > > These road bike deals do pop up in my area ever so often as well if I > regularly look. > > There were two I couldn't resist , one yesterda

[RBW] Re: One way to try out a road bike for the Road Curious

2024-05-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
Those of us who did time "in shops" definitely have been imprinted with the stuff that was good at that time It's inescapable... BL "Village Schwinn, Yorba Linda CA" in EC On Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:29:30 PM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: > On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:23:58 PM UTC-5

[RBW] Re: One way to try out a road bike for the Road Curious

2024-05-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
bsurdly high gearing, and if I keep it I'll definitely address it, but the current gearing would be great in Michigan :) Maybe I'll give this bike the Bill Treatment, ship it to Michigan and claim back my 2009 Hillborne which has been living in Michigan the last 3 years. That's like spending $200 to g

[RBW] Re: The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-05-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
758191@N04/53692239929/in/dateposted/ The next move is a rear rack, which I have picked out, but will have to save up to order. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 6:10:28 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > The alternate configuration for this Romulus is going to

[RBW] One way to try out a road bike for the Road Curious

2024-05-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
den this bike a couple hundred miles I could donate it, or maybe use it as a platform for something else. Who knows. This was the kind of low-commitment activity I was recommending to Leah, and now it's become performance-art. I won't blather about what a good value I think early 90s Trek

[RBW] Re: Homer question

2024-05-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
have a photo of the bike you are thinking about buying? Did the seller of the bike point you at bike insights and guarantee you that their bike exactly match these numbers? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 10:29:58 PM UTC-7 xerox-dream wrote: > Hello all, > &

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto R10, R14 or RBW 51

2024-04-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
OK I tried emailing you Bill On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 1:47:02 PM UTC-7 Tim Bantham wrote: > R10 found! @Bill I didn't receive your PM. Checked junk folder but > nothing. Please try again when you are able. > > > > On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 1:02:32 PM UTC-4 Bill Lin

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto R10, R14 or RBW 51

2024-04-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
I messaged you regarding an RBW51 in my holdings. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:19:22 AM UTC-7 Tim Bantham wrote: > In the market for a a rear rack for two separate bikes. > > A Nitto R-10 and R14 would work great! Anyone have one collecting dust? &

Re: [RBW] Re: Eric M.'s new video: Shop tour, favorite workshops, tool organization and my next bicycle build

2024-04-29 Thread Bill Schaefer
Great as always Eric! Looking forward to the next build video. On Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:42:28 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > Lovely garden, lovely shed, lovely workshop. Noted the trellises; will > keep in mind to support my trumpet vines. > > I recall trying to start a garden -- various

Re: [RBW] The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-04-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
ke your pick of any rear derailer > > > Bad Sunday morning math. 13 teeth of chain wrap. Even better > > On Apr 28, 2024, at 9:36 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > The thing that keeps coming to mind is the classic 5-speed freewheel: > 14-17-20-24-28. That has all the span w

Re: [RBW] The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-04-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
, friction shifted with a modest rear derailleur would do all these things. Don't be surprised a drivetrain of that kind pops out of my workshop in the next 3-6 months as well. I encourage Ted and Patrick to build their ideas also. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 7:10:3

[RBW] Re: The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-04-28 Thread Bill Lindsay
nge" I can make it. There are a couple details in the set up that I believe could make it a ~5 minute switch. We'll see how it shakes out. I Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, April 26, 2024 at 11:26:36 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Thanks to unintentional prodding from Leah, I've pressed

Re: [RBW] The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-04-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
With your 7402 "tensioner" you could run a tiny short cable, such that twisting the barrel adjuster pulls it from the 17 to the 19. I run that setup on a different bike. I'm summiting mount Diablo once a month, and I'm plotting which month this summer I ride my 3x1 Romulus. Maybe July.

Re: [RBW] The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-04-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
ere was a guy on Instagram riding his lugged > Susie!! Had to be a prototype or sample, right? > > I really want to “commit” but need is not part of the equation. Resisting > in Toledo may be futile. > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 26, 2024, at 8:25 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: &

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Soba Handlebars

2024-04-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
e in 46 cm, and this week I swapped the 54 cm ones >> off my Hunqapillar in favor of the new Ritchey Corralitos bar which may be >> my favorite drop bar for a longish top tube bike. I wanted to like the >> Noodle, but they have too much drop for me. >> >> On Friday, April

Re: [RBW] The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-04-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
Apr 26, 2024, at 4:52 PM, Richard Rose wrote: > > How does one “commit” to a RoadUNO at this point? > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 26, 2024, at 7:19 PM, P W wrote: > > Brilliant Bill. > > And good reference/inspiration. > > I tried out an Uno

[RBW] Re: WTB: Soba Handlebars

2024-04-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
build notes indicate I weighed the Soba Noodle at 310g. The loose regular 460mm Noodle weighs 372g on the same gram scale just now. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, April 26, 2024 at 3:32:19 PM UTC-7 captaincon...@gmail.com wrote: > Where did y'all read these were a lightweight Nitto Noo

[RBW] Re: WTB: Soba Handlebars

2024-04-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
I absolutely snatch them up whenever I see them, and I never sell them. Buy the good stuff when it's available, before you need it. That's my advice. ;) BL in EC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Long wheelbase = long chain

2024-04-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
your head that if you are coasting you ought to already be in the big ring. Maybe that's not practical on your terrain, but it's basically impossible for that chain mishap to happen from the big ring. Another idea is a mullet tire setup: wider in front and narrower in back. Bill Lindsay El C

[RBW] Re: Fashion help wanted: ISO nice looking cycling gloves

2024-04-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
quot;XL" gloves squeeze my fingers. They are free to anybody who wants them and wants to give me something small for free in the future. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53681302024/in/dateposted/ On Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 11:12:04 AM UTC-7 Bill Linds

[RBW] Re: WTB: 700c wheelset (135mm rear) for Homer

2024-04-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
yet. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, April 26, 2024 at 12:11:36 PM UTC-7 Robert Calton wrote: > Excited to assemble my upcoming Homer (first Riv!), but Velocity is > backordered on the Atlas rims and it might be a month or more until I could > get a pair. I'm curious if an

[RBW] Re: WTB: Soba Handlebars

2024-04-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
sure there are barriers to doing such a thing that I don't know, but the $140 MSRP on Rene Herse bars certainly suggests that $150 is a price point that would make sense for all involved. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 10:00:31 AM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote: > Ev

[RBW] The 3x1 road bike. Anticipating some of your RoadUNO builds

2024-04-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
t. It works. I may end up doing my May 2024 monthly Diablo summit on the RoadTrio. Even though I'm not buying a RoadUNO, I'm excited to see who else gives 3x1 a try with an open mind and concurs that it works for them. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Fashion help wanted: ISO nice looking cycling gloves

2024-04-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
probably be dyed to the color of your choice. > > On Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 7:11:10 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> OK, those handup gloves are pretty darn fun. That may be the move. >> >> BL in EC >> >> On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:43:02 PM UTC-7 Tom

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
le FD, RoadTrio is in the club. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 2:52:35 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > It’s an honor to have the Bill Lindsay Rules bent for our delight here. We > await. Bated breath, and all that jazz! > > On Apr 23, 2024, at 5:51

[RBW] Re: Centerpull vs V-Brakes in terms of maintenance and use

2024-04-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
makes you happy has more to do with you than it has to do with brakes, or bikes. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 9:13:58 AM UTC-7 Robert Calton wrote: > I'm curious what the differences are between these two types of brakes > with regards to their respect

[RBW] Re: Long wheelbase = long chain

2024-04-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
et of a second chain. Sometimes, what's left of the second chain is still long enough for a single speed build, etc. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 7:57:12 AM UTC-7 Edwin W wrote: > I have a Joe Appa with long chain stays, which necessitates a long chain, >

[RBW] Re: Fashion help wanted: ISO nice looking cycling gloves

2024-04-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
t; Summer of Shreddy-Nine. > Tom in Alexandria, VA > > On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 9:34:45 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> I will check out those several suggestions. Thanks! >> >> Pics will prove it if I buy a gaggle of gloves. >> >> BL in EC >>

[RBW] Re: Fashion help wanted: ISO nice looking cycling gloves

2024-04-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
I will check out those several suggestions. Thanks! Pics will prove it if I buy a gaggle of gloves. BL in EC On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 3:02:24 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > There's lots of good looking cycling clothing in 2024, in my opinion. I > find no trouble finding jerseys

[RBW] Fashion help wanted: ISO nice looking cycling gloves

2024-04-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
Cycology. Those are too loud and too self-referential for my tastes. Even high end fashion brands like Rapha and Ostroy don't have anything good. Does anybody have a model of glove that comes in several good-looking options? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: The Willard Bay 200k

2024-04-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
"I turned 40 in the fall" Just a baby in the Rando-community. You've got a good 35 year career ahead of you. ;-). 7:36 is BLAZING, even with a speedy-group. Tremendous work. Best wishes to your father. 466 days to L-E-L! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA #6551 On Wednesday, Apri

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day and other ride photos for the Road Curious

2024-04-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
m waiting > to read about Bill's next brevet on that Roadeo; I suspect that bike rides > like a dream. > > I hate to betray my ignorance, but what are those flowers? Pansies? Great > shots. > > On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:52:31 AM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote: > >> Ag

[RBW] New Bike Day and other ride photos for the Road Curious

2024-04-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
. https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720316423417/ Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- 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 ema

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
"Let’s both Rom-ride this summer! We could even do it in Michigan! " I need to grab a bike right now to head over to the dentist. I'm going to break my own self-imposed rule and ride my Romulus on its first ride. Pics will prove it. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, Apri

[RBW] Re: Best way to measure frame

2024-04-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
tube to where the top of the top tube intersects the seat tube. That should be damn close to 58cm. If it's not close to 58cm then decide what size on the chart is closer. To confirm it's a 58, match some of the other numbers from the geometry chart. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
I think that falls into Joe Bernard's recommendation of taking a flyer on a used Rivendell at decent price. Love it if you can and sell it if you find you can't love it. Go for it if you can stand over it. I bought a used 59cm Romulus this year, and built it but haven't ridden it, because

[RBW] Re: Back in the saddle - literally

2024-04-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
Great story and congrats on your journey. Your Atlantis should have excellent re-sale value. There are lots of Riv-fans who dislike the extended wheel base of the current models and who don't mind the TCO of the older ones. Surely they'll buy up your older Atlantis. Bill Lindsay El

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
"@Bill could chime in on this" I already have chimed in, and realize that she's getting prescriptive guidance in a lot of different directions. She knows how to reach me if she wants more advice from me. I trust her instincts and will eagerly anticipate the path she chooses. She

[RBW] Re: 54.5 Homer: 700c or 650b?

2024-04-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
personally probably lean 650B for a Hilsen, but it would be like a vote of 52 to 48, and my leaning may change on another day. Both are great bikes. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, April 22, 2024 at 7:20:48 PM UTC-7 Robert Calton wrote: > It's looking like I'll have the opportunity to

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
mp it up fast, pump it up slowly". That's not germane here, because you used a floor pump. I used a floor pump, too. Sounds like you've got a pair of bum tubes. BL in EC On Monday, April 22, 2024 at 12:58:08 PM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: > > On Apr 22, 2024, at 2:17 PM, Bill Lindsay w

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
"I have to look up what “on the ramps” means. " Five hand-positions, defined and illustrated, by the lovely "Lovely Bicycle": http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2012/06/drop-bar-hand-positions-introduction.html BL in EC On Monday, April 22, 2024 at 11:16:35 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
ump anyway, because that's the gauge I trust. I only use my compressor to seat tubeless tires. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, April 22, 2024 at 12:11:38 PM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: > Yeah, I was going to call it that but thought people would consider me > weird. ;-) > >

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
Photo of the Tube Ruff: https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53672228005/in/dateposted/ Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, April 22, 2024 at 11:31:55 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > That little ring on mine is not glued down. It reminds me of a > "Shakespeare collar",

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
That little ring on mine is not glued down. It reminds me of a "Shakespeare collar", properly called a ruff: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruff_(clothing) Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, April 22, 2024 at 11:28:06 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: > On Apr 22, 2024, at 1

[RBW] Re: TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
. Mine have the black (longer) valve stem, and the very cute blue valve caps. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, April 22, 2024 at 9:51:53 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: > On Monday, April 22, 2024 at 7:02:25 AM UTC-5 lconley wrote: > > FYI - The RH instructions say to infla

Re: [RBW] Re: Who’s getting a Platypus tomorrow?

2024-04-21 Thread bill la via
That is a sweet color. I’m a little jealous. I have Lime Olive which I don’t like as much as the new Sergio Green but that Mermaid is the holy grail for me. Well done. -Bill On Sun, Apr 21, 2024 at 7:14 AM Steve wrote: > Tio, yep - what RMRose said - Mermaid. To my eyes it's a light sh

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-52cm-trek-usa-purple/7721534636.html I don't know for sure it's the right size but I do know I'm 5'10" and would ride the 58 in that model. BL On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 6:12:20 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Bill, I think

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Roadbike Curious

2024-04-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
n a Roadeo and then you'll have both! Do let me know if you want more advice Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 12:33:50 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I’m starting to wonder about a roadbike. But it has to be a Rivendell > roadbike because I’m loyal and

Re: [RBW] Re: Sizing question for "in between" PBH measurement

2024-04-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
of the kind of information available from bike insights. > Much to my disappointment, the Roaduno might not be for me. > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 19, 2024, at 11:53 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Bike Insights is terrific way to visualize Stack and Reach. It's > excell

Re: [RBW] Rivendells with tubulars

2024-04-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
would be enhanced by experimenting with sew ups, unless Patrick Moore decided to consider sew ups "cool". I do not believe there is any objective case to be made to prove to Patrick Moore that he must try sew ups. Not speed, not comfort. The physical act of glueing on a tire is a m

[RBW] Re: Sizing question for "in between" PBH measurement

2024-04-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
>>> The context was: compared to my current bike, a drop-bar 55cm Salsa >>>>>> Vaya's standover of 77.6cm and top tube of 55cm... >>>>>> >>>>>> 51 Sam standover: 78.6 (+1cm from Vaya) >>>>>> 51 Sam top tube: 56.5 (+1.5cm from Va

Re: [RBW] Rivendells with tubulars

2024-04-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
ore and I are strangers. That is not the case. We go back over a decade. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 8:23:55 PM UTC-7 exliontamer wrote: > That's a very cynical & aggressive response to that question. > > On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 7:26:27 PM U

Re: [RBW] Rivendells with tubulars

2024-04-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
g? Are you thinking about setting up *"that Libertas" * with tubulars? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 2:58:29 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > I'll be interested to hear how users of both compare the ride and "feel" > of tubulars to clinchers

[RBW] Re: Sizing question for "in between" PBH measurement

2024-04-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
hem gets me in the neighborhood of where I'd want to be in Stack and Reach. I think that's another important piece of knowledge: to know that not every bike model on Earth comes in "your size" and to know how to not-buy the wrong bike. In 2024 where there are fewer and fewer "test rid

[RBW] Rivendells with tubulars

2024-04-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
. No, I will not be racing cyclocross any time soon, but I will be using it for rides of that kind. https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53661740502/in/dateposted/ Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Sizing question for "in between" PBH measurement

2024-04-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
OOPS! the OP deleted their post. It's worth pointing out to people that this Google Group is basically an email activity. You can delete a post, but it's deleted the same way an email is deleted. It's out there. BL in EC On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 10:32:17 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote

[RBW] Re: Sizing question for "in between" PBH measurement

2024-04-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
erfect fit? do you want to share a photo of your setup? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 9:38:33 AM UTC-7 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > I agree with Johnny. Think about how you mostly want this bike set up and > size accordingly. You had mentioned wanting an Alb

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

2024-04-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
ot to plan based on the latest info. If you are patiently waiting for something super specific, it's a good idea to email Will about it. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 12:34:24 PM UTC-7 Robert Calton wrote: > @Luke: Where did you see the Atlantis was going to be

[RBW] Re: Seven Speed Hubs

2024-04-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
with. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 8:50:21 AM UTC-7 Mitchell Gass wrote: > These check a lot of my boxes: great for low-dish wheels, cold-forged > body, steel cassette body, cartridge bearings. I was going to contact Riv > with some questions about them,

Re: [RBW] Re: Very belated SFR 300k ride report

2024-04-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
Thanks Noah. I'll be riding that same bike for the Fault Line 200 on cinco de mayo and the Hamilton 200 on June 1. That'll take me to the halfway point for an R12 medal. BL #6551 On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 2:00:41 PM UTC-7 Noah Swartz wrote: > Oh, I saw you at the start Bill! L

[RBW] Re: Gravel Tires for Cheviot

2024-04-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
The Standard Casing Rene Herse Pumpkin Ridge would be my pick for a Cheviut. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 8:57:42 AM UTC-7 R. Scott Lake wrote: > Wanting to change the shoes on my Cheviot and use as a gravel bike on flat > trails in Lowcountry of SC. >

[RBW] Re: Very belated SFR 300k ride report

2024-04-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
Good work Toshi! I also skipped the 400, which would have been my first, and instead went for a fast 200 yesterday on the Two-Rock Valley Ford route. It was my first long ride on my new pink Roadeo, which was very fun Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 10:30:08 PM UTC

[RBW] Re: WTB - 9spd Dura Ace downtube shifters

2024-04-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
inventory. Does your friend have a budget? Also, you can get brand new 9sp bar cons from Rivendell at $140, and elsewhere for a few dollars less. Some people run bar cons on their down tube shifter bosses, and they work fine. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 8:22:46

[RBW] Re: Eroica California

2024-04-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
e bikes have a similar Stack and Reach but have a more modern compact look. Those range from slightly sloping bikes like a Roadeo/Legolas/Quickbeam/Romulus to more sloping approaches. All my bikes in my stable fit me fine. :) Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, April 8, 2024 at 6:31:28 PM UTC-7

[RBW] Re: Ride Report--'24 Diablo Summit #3 and first big ride on RoadeoRosa

2024-04-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
Snow on Mount Diablo today and the weather app says Walnut Creek will be in the 80s mid-week. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 3:19:59 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > This morning I rode out my front door in El Cerrito to the Summit of Mount > Diablo. It w

Re: [RBW] Re: Eroica California

2024-04-06 Thread Bill Lindsay
Wait, so I have to sell my dedicated "Eroica Bike"?!?! Dang it! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, April 5, 2024 at 9:19:36 PM UTC-7 Corwin Zechar wrote: > According to the website, Eroica California is open to all road racing, > cyclocross and gravel bicycles with carbon,

Re: [RBW] Building up a 45cm Clem for a 5'2 rider

2024-04-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
I don't have a Clem and have never done a ground-up Clem build, but I did fix a friend's Large Clem Complete when his stock cockpit proved too flexy. We slammed (slammed == run the stem at the lowest possible height) a Choco-Moose, and that was a night and day improvement. I'd absolutely

[RBW] Re: Rivendell style

2024-04-05 Thread Bill Lindsay
e options. Too bad it doesn't come in Patrick Moore's objectively perfect size of 60cm c-t-c seat tube and 56cm c-t-c top tube. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 8:27:49 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > For those of you too refined to read Bike Snob regularly, y

Re: [RBW] Gearing Choices

2024-04-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
I admire how the entire build hinges on a rear derailleur that looks good, first and foremost, and everything else will fall into place after that. ;-) BL On Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 12:59:37 PM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: > On Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 9:54:49 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wr

Re: [RBW] Gearing Choices

2024-04-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
nded conditions. But > then, I also have a few different bikes, so ultimate flexibility might not > be paramount :-) > > On Apr 3, 2024, at 12:33 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > So, you have settled on what your gearing and derailleur choices will be? > If yes, what exactly will

Re: [RBW] Re: Eroica California

2024-04-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
If I decide to gear way lower, I'll swap over a vintage compact double. I have a Sugino AT triple converted to Guard/46/30. BL in EC On Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 7:59:12 AM UTC-7 Keith Weaver wrote: > Bill, > > I also have a brown Gran Premio! I especially like the Suntour

[RBW] Re: Gearing Choices

2024-04-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
, have you confirmed your Suntour RD will sweep that horizontal distance? What shifters will you use? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 8:53:56 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote: > This might be a fairly long post, apologies in advance, and just skip past > it or

[RBW] Re: Eroica California

2024-04-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
I've got the bike for it, and I'm just waiting for the stars to align to do the ride. My "Eroica Bike" is a time capsule 1983 Univega Gran Premio. I've got ~700 miles on it, and will not have any issue using it for an Eroica day.

[RBW] Re: Bump! ISO: 10-speed spacers. And question.

2024-04-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
10-speed 11-25 cassette. That would yield a bunch of spacers and a bunch of useful cogs. The HG-500 model has no spider stuff. It's all cogs and spacers, riveted together and the rivets are easy to scrub out. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 11:05:18 AM UTC-7 Patr

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