Re: [RBW] WTB Nitto Dirt Drop Stem, preferably 26.0 and 100mm

2022-09-04 Thread Garth
Ben's is always good for some Nitto goods others may not have. Last one, 90mm quill, 100mm ext, 26.0 bar. https://www.benscycle.com/nitto-dirt-drop---mt-10---riser-quill-stem-stem_nitto_mt-10_870/p?skuId=673274 On Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 5:18:41 PM UTC-4 Steven Sweedler wrote: > Paul,

[RBW] Re: Stripping Black Parts and Burnishing

2022-09-03 Thread Garth
While I love the idea of changing a black anodized part into a silver one, I've never done it because of those particular kind of chemicals are like insta-nausea to me. I'd be more apt to sand and paint a part myself. I painted some lugs of my '83 Stumpy with just Testors and a brush and it

Re: [RBW] Re: Tektro R559 - Cable Anchor Bolt Replacement?

2022-09-02 Thread Garth
Without seeing the details of the stock R559 cable anchor I can't say if it's replaceable, or even a groove could be formed with it as it is. Even this detailed exterior image desn't really help as you gotta see the what's inside. All that said though, certain cables are more prone to squashing

Re: [RBW] Re: PSI On The Fly, maybe a favorite pump lead...

2022-09-01 Thread Garth
pinching myself on occasion too! >>> Thanks for the heads up on the rebuild kit, Garth.I expect I'll >>> eventually give the Road Morph another service to see exactly what's >>> happening in there but have also wondered whether I'd just prefer one >>> wi

Re: [RBW] Tall on a Platypus?

2022-09-01 Thread Garth
I wouldn't do it Wesley. It's not the seat tube height, it's the reach and possibly the stack height. For having such a long front-center, the actual reach isn't that long with a shallow head tube angle. I asked about these from Riv and the 60cm has the following measurments: HTA 69.6 STA 72

Re: [RBW] Re: PSI On The Fly, maybe a favorite pump lead...

2022-08-31 Thread Garth
;>>> don't really ever change pressures mid-ride, but often have to pump up a >>>> bit if it's an overnight or multi-day trip. >>>> >>>> I'm one of those bag-obsessed riders you mentioned. I use the Lezyne >>>> Micro Floor Drive HV pump and

Re: [RBW] Re: PSI On The Fly, maybe a favorite pump lead...

2022-08-31 Thread Garth
as the "head" of the pump - I just attach it whenever I need to use the >>> pump. It's a pretty nice, compact system and I find it to be way more >>> accurate than my shop pump head (which is the Park INF-2 Shop inflator). >>> >>> On Wednesday, Augu

[RBW] Re: PSI On The Fly, maybe a favorite pump lead...

2022-08-31 Thread Garth
I don't know your weight is Alex but 42 PSI for any 48mm tire seems a bit high for *any *tire. I've let some air out of tires in rare circumstances but it's not something I want to do on a regular basis. If I do let air out I'll keep it there for the rest of the ride. In "someone else's shoes"

[RBW] Re: New drivetrain for Rivendell #2

2022-08-29 Thread Garth
I suppose I could question you Patrick 'till the cows come home and I'll never understand why you'd want to permanently alter a perfectly good crank. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Going around in circles with shifters.

2022-08-29 Thread Garth
While I get everyone trying to sell on you new parts and all Ben but it seems it's a cable routing issue. Why not call Riv and ask someone there as they've seen countless setups applicable to yours if you're not sure how to do a "super long" cable run ? For that matter, the simplicity and

[RBW] Re: Shimano Nexave Rapid Rise Question

2022-08-22 Thread Garth
This may help Laing, there's always manuals floating around the web somewhere ! https://www.birota.ru/manuals/shimano/allinone/5VC0A_EN.PDF -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Anyone run 700x50 tires on a Sam Hillborne?

2022-08-21 Thread Garth
Well you're only about the 5000th person to ask this over the years .. and as always the answer is the same . "well do ya' feel lucky today ?" Some people are okay with a couple of mm's clearance, most are not. Just ask yourself, what are you really gaining, is a few mm's really going

[RBW] Re: Make and model of stock Clem L saddle?

2022-08-15 Thread Garth
You're best off to contact Riv Yakeen as they may still have some to sell you. I can't tell by your photo which version it may be currently, and/or if it is the same model that had originally came with Clems, which appeared to be a non-retail OEM version of the Tour E-Grip. That's the model Joe

Re: [RBW] Your Road or Road-ish Riv Rubber Radius (tire width)

2022-08-10 Thread Garth
For road riding on a compliant frame a 32-33mm feels "just right". Even a liitle more narrow is good. My favorite tires these days is a Schwalbe Marathon Racer 35mm which measures 32-33mm on a Mavic A719 @37-42 PSI. I don't notice them, and that's the point. This is with my Franklin road bike.

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt photo archive on instagram

2022-08-03 Thread Garth
rs/1KB3SM4oXCIU1HcTSb-Z92AJ_XNg4cm-_?usp=sharing > > On Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 3:45:20 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > >> Garth, I understand your are "Meta-averse" and I can't blame you. Rather >> than access the instagram link check out my Trento Bike link abo

[RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt photo archive on instagram

2022-08-03 Thread Garth
Or is it just the three photos ? On Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 1:35:55 PM UTC-4 Garth wrote: > It looks like facecrook in that you have log in/register to view anything > with instascam ? Anyone know of simple viewer anonymously ? > > On Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 1:13:52 P

[RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt photo archive on instagram

2022-08-03 Thread Garth
It looks like facecrook in that you have log in/register to view anything with instascam ? Anyone know of simple viewer anonymously ? On Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 1:13:52 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > There's a new instagram account with photos from Jobst Brandt's riding and >

[RBW] Re: On Brakes and Bosses

2022-08-01 Thread Garth
John, In the absence of the background of the bike and what brakes it had, the obvious question is do other brakes fit ? Are the bosses "too wide" for *any* brake, or the inner diameter of the brake "too narrrow" for *any* bosses ? As I recall, I needed to lightly sand one of canti bosses on

[RBW] Re: Advice on Rear Roadini Rim + shifting issues

2022-07-29 Thread Garth
In regards to the rim first thing is contact Velocity. You didn't say if the previous owner had built it or someone else did, but still, cracking isn't normal, ever and shouldn't be accepted as such. Integrity of the "matter" is normal. non-integrity ... is not. What shifters, type of

Re: [RBW] High bars at a club ride

2022-07-26 Thread Garth
I've ridden many a mile and raced with quite low drops bars. I've ridden many a mile with with quite high Albatross bars. I've ridden many a mile with "regular/street" clothes. I've ridden many a mile with "cycling specific" clothes. Day/night/up/down and all around . Who/what is to say

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

2022-07-18 Thread Garth
A funky monkey could only be used if you changed to a 27.2 seatpost with the proper seat tube shim. The Roco has a 29.8 post. If the seat lug teardrop thingy didn't go so far down you could attach a 31.8mm front drop cable stop with either a curved or flexible noodle to adjust for the

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

2022-07-15 Thread Garth
tell me from where to where. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Jul 15, 2022, at 5:08 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: >> >> Dagnabbit, now I wish I could remember what Leah said the effective >> toptube is on her 55. Hey Leah! ‍♂️ >> >> >> &

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

2022-07-15 Thread Garth
I finally got through, it seems there was some comical phone technology things happening but we finally connected. I hadn't given the Rosco Platy any thought at all, zee-ro. I got the email and thought I'd at least see what they look like. That's a great move to offer it in purple as it is a

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

2022-07-15 Thread Garth
nard wrote: > I've never seen a geometry chart for the Platypus but this frame is based > on that one and that one is an updated Cheviot s..a 60cm Cheviot has a > 62.2cm ETT. > > On Friday, July 15, 2022 at 11:17:47 AM UTC-7 Garth wrote: > >> Does anyone happen to hav

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platy!

2022-07-15 Thread Garth
Does anyone happen to have the geometry of the 60cm ? I've been trying to call Riv but all I get is one ring and it disconnects. On Friday, July 15, 2022 at 11:58:46 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > I've been riding my Clem L on longish road rides and am tempted by the > Rosco Platy but I don't

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platypus Presale

2022-07-14 Thread Garth
Sheesh James, did you not read any replies here about the sale not happening until 1 hour and 20 minutes from now ? Or, is that story of "whoa is me" so entertaining that you're gonna miss it for real this time ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Wald basket rusting. Equivalent in stainless steel? Or how to prevent rust?

2022-07-12 Thread Garth
After either cleaning or a replacement, there's always that plasti dip stuff. I've read of someone doing it before after cleaning a rust Wald with Dawn and steel wool. It not only seals the steel, it would provide some grip and it wouldn't make any noise or grind away at a rack if it's sitting

Re: [RBW] dynamo rebuild or new wheel

2022-06-29 Thread Garth
Well Adam if you truly have no use or space for a second wheel then it doesn't matter what's done any which way. On Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 7:05:29 PM UTC-4 ttoshi wrote: > If you sold your used wheel, then you probably wouldn't get more than the > cost of a new rim, so instead, I would

[RBW] Re: Rain! What do you ride?

2022-06-27 Thread Garth
I don't ride a lot in the rain. If I'm out and rains it rains, if I'm home and it's raining good I likely will either wait or go for a walk. Back in the 80's I had some Bellweather pants and jacket that were just mildly rain resistant but I never died from ever getting wet. I've been wearing

[RBW] Re: Clem L Paint Crisis

2022-06-22 Thread Garth
I've been in a similar situation where I bought a used frame that was damaged in shipping. I never thought once of returning it even though it required the work of a frame builder. It was a perfect fitting bike, and it was at-hand. why would I return it ? Fix it and ride it baby ! I

[RBW] Re: wheels (135mm spaced rear with freehub) for a Sam Hillborne

2022-06-20 Thread Garth
I needed and asked what they suggested. > > thanks for the leads. > > Peter > > On Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 3:50:12 PM UTC-4 Garth wrote: > >> All of that is quite relevant Peter ! I'm pretty much the same way, I >> don't care about bling, function over form. The only re

[RBW] Re: wheels (135mm spaced rear with freehub) for a Sam Hillborne

2022-06-19 Thread Garth
Peter, If you can be more specific of what exactly you're looking for that'd help me to give you some direction. The given is the 135mm 700c wheelset. Do you care if all the parts are silver , if not, which parts are acceptable otherwise ? Do you care if the spokes are double butted or

[RBW] Re: Mystery Sound and Broken Chain

2022-06-18 Thread Garth
Very good George ! -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web

[RBW] Re: Reading posts with huge photo files embedded in the text

2022-06-17 Thread Garth
You say you* get email via gmail, not via website. * Please clarify, what is the host device, operating system and browser(if desktop OS) in which you view gmail though ? Are you saying you* view this group via that gmail* (regardles of the OS), as a list, like you would view any other email

[RBW] Re: Reading posts with huge photo files embedded in the text

2022-06-16 Thread Garth
Yeah Patrick, As George pointed out, just open the images in a new tab, that's what I do as viewing images in the messages itself is always wonky. I open new windows for darn near all images I view online. I'm using Linux Mint and Firefox ESR. I know you've expressed this many times before but

[RBW] Re: Older Geometry and Sizing Charts?

2022-06-15 Thread Garth
The geo chart is from that time as it includes the Betty Foy and at that time both the Bombadil and Hunqapillar were active models. Sizing is based on what a rider knows about themselves. not what a subjective chart presumes to know about them. -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Bars and more bars...

2022-06-13 Thread Garth
Hi John, I'm surely not a "typical" Riv rider in that I grew up and am still most comfortable/relaxed with a forward leaning position. The more upright I go the more unstable I feel on the bike, exactly the opposite of what's being touted. Don't believe anything/everything you read, *even

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

2022-06-10 Thread Garth
Well just think how blah-zay their ride would be if you weren't around, and before you came about ! Just remember, people aren't of themselves what they think or what they do, it's not their real/true Identity. That may go against what "society" says, everything you've ever been told and

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr. L 59 cm Wheel Sizes

2022-06-08 Thread Garth
wrote: > Well, I feel silly. A little more research could have answered that! > Thanks, folks! I appreciate that. Makes sense now, the part where it says > 29er *tires*... > > ~Jacob > > On Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 3:20:16 PM UTC-7 Garth wrote: > >> Jacob,

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr. L 59 cm Wheel Sizes

2022-06-08 Thread Garth
Jacob, 700c and 29er, 29in all refer to the same rim diameter of 622mm. The term "29er" came about because the mtb crowd wouldn't dare be associated with them thar road biker crowd so they had to call it *something*. A fatter tire would only induce toe overlap if the frame didn't have

[RBW] Re: Grant's new Big Clem

2022-06-05 Thread Garth
It's 7-speed spacing Joe. I can tell from the side view, and all 7-speed cassettes in general on 8-10sp bodies require a 4mm spacer, hence why those keyed spacers are made by Problem Solvers, for example, among many. Also, S-Ride's 7-speed cassettes are configured by leaving off one cog from

[RBW] Re: My '99 Franklin Custom

2022-06-04 Thread Garth
So I'm apparently going back to drop bars and downtube shifters. Lowering the Alba bars has been so nice I find myself bending my elbows so much and reaching out I may as well just use some drop bars. I have some Zipp Service Course 70 Xsomethingsomethingsomething coming. They have the sort of

[RBW] Re: Grant's new Big Clem

2022-06-04 Thread Garth
Consider the source Rich ... always consider the source ! Grant LOVES rapid rise shifting, so I'd expect him to say only glowing things about whatever the setup may be. He's also a salesman of course ! As for the narrow chain , considering how the cog arrangements are engineered for

[RBW] Re: Show me your derailleur stash

2022-06-03 Thread Garth
So my "just my fd collection" turned into both ! Editing be darned ! -- 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: Stubby Front Derailleur with a triple crank?

2022-06-01 Thread Garth
They wouldn't call it a "Skeleton Key" if it didn't work with what they sell. Though the specs say it's for 2x https://www.microshift.com/models/fd-m462/ , that doesn't mean it can't shift a 3x as those specs are hard limitations, they are "suggestions" based on what type of crank they

[RBW] Re: Mystery Sound and Broken Chain

2022-05-31 Thread Garth
George, Have you ever cleaned/relubed the cassette/freewheel(whichever the DA is) body itself ? I know you've mentioned the bearings, but not the cog host body. I'm with you about the "more gears and wider dropouts" nonsense . I have a good selection of Sachs and Suntour Ultra 6 and 7 speed

[RBW] Re: needl help

2022-05-30 Thread Garth
I was gonna buy one too Drew and wondered just that. I had a Stronglight needle bearing headset way back when and forgot how it went. Based on the image of the IRD Double Roller Drive yes, that's how the assembly goes. Crown race on the bottom, bearing over the crown race, steel race on the

[RBW] Re: How can you tell when slick tires are past their prime?

2022-05-27 Thread Garth
Hi Roberta ! Most of the slick tires I've had will start to show some white threads when the rubber is gone. Some it comes quicker than others, and some only in spots while other may be long streaks. It may look like skid marks. Another way on some tires is a flat groove is worn in the center

[RBW] Re: My '99 Franklin Custom

2022-05-27 Thread Garth
Yes Craig and Rich ! "Old time bikes!" laughing heartily ! I use the term "time" rather loosely here as I figure a working bike and parts at-hand and all are timeless. Their backstory, as interesting as it may or may not be, has no bearing on the present use and working of it, you

Re: [RBW] My '99 Franklin Custom

2022-05-26 Thread Garth
So the Lone Peak Micro bag arrived in Red today. It looks okay, clean sides and all, plus it has the bungee top which greatly influenced my decision to buy it. I have a large olive Sackville trunk bag on my Bomba, and would have bought the smaller one but all they had in stock was olive.

[RBW] Re: Erik's new Gus. Questions.

2022-05-25 Thread Garth
Patrick, I belive this has been pondered before with other Susie owners and I'm pretty sure 2.8 is the max for the rear while the front could take a 3.0. 80mm, would be a bit too wide. Suggestion!?! Contact Grant if you have not already. He would be able to tell you even "if" it were feasable

Re: [RBW] Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

2022-05-24 Thread Garth
I don't think there's any truly strange places or people ... more like things about ourselves we always know and choose to "forget" "in the moment" Maybe the better term would be "dis-member", in order to "re-member" ourselves. Like a game of hide-and-go-seek ! Boo ! Who's there ? Me

Re: [RBW] Blahg and Life and Poster and Meanderings

2022-05-24 Thread Garth
I'm a bit like you Craig, I ride what I ride and no amount of philosophizing and theorizing about it is going to alter that. I like what I like. It's like any other taste, if I have no taste for something all the word songs in the world won't change it. The warmth portrayed in the image is

[RBW] Re: WTB: Sackville SaddleSack XSmall in tan or something equally quaint

2022-05-21 Thread Garth
While it's not the same boxy shape, Frost River makes many waxed canvas bags including this one for the saddle https://www.frostriver.com/echo-trail-seat-bag/. The video starting @2:52 shows the shape of it better. It's more of boxy shape with a slight taper, otherwise straight lines. Not

Re: [RBW] 1400 front derailers

2022-05-20 Thread Garth
had a box >>> of old keys and one worked on that door. I found another similar key and >>> filed it down to work, too. So that became the door we always used, because >>> why wouldn't I? This was just a few years ago. >>> >>> On Monday, April 25, 2022 at 3:53:04 P

[RBW] Re: Self-adjusting Billie bars

2022-05-17 Thread Garth
Hooray Rod ! Leverage is a wonderful thing isn't it ? Sure, 4 bolt stems are easy-er to get tight(also to mess up), but I get that many people still like the style of the Nitto road stems. While I too found myself thinking "those bars are too long for that style of stem", in reality that's

[RBW] Re: Self-adjusting Billie bars

2022-05-14 Thread Garth
Assuming a proper fit for bar and stem, it's fairly common here. Many posts about it. No, it's not the brakes. Grease the fixing bolt and use a longer lever wrench of your choice to fix the bolt in place, like 8+ inches. Long levers make everything easier to apply torque. Anti friction paste

Re: [RBW] Re: Adding photos to Post

2022-05-09 Thread Garth
Richard, specifically in megabytes, what is the size of the image you are trying to post ? The size limit for a post is possibly 8mb, not the 25mb which I think is for gee-mail attachments. You have not mentioned removing the string of replies below the three dots, have you done that also ?

[RBW] Re: Jim 7 speed cassette on a triple

2022-05-08 Thread Garth
wanted to live through the glory > years of half-step gearing again, the 13-42 would work. I don't know why > anyone would want to shift so much if they didn't have to, but you could. > > On Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 5:00:26 PM UTC-7 Garth wrote: > >> As long as you're

[RBW] Re: Jim 7 speed cassette on a triple

2022-05-07 Thread Garth
ax rear cog size of 36 but if I only > do a 1x does it matter? Can I use the old derailleur, even? > > On Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 8:00:26 PM UTC-4 Garth wrote: > >> As long as you're within the total capacity of the RD it could work with >> one of those Wolf Tooth derailleur ha

[RBW] Re: Adding photos to Post

2022-05-07 Thread Garth
ange some water in my > aquarium and work on my garage addition permit drawings. > Richard > On Friday, May 6, 2022 at 5:48:59 AM UTC-4 Garth wrote: > >> Richard, Since there are many variations of operating systems, devices >> and browsers/apps it would help if you state exac

[RBW] Re: Adding photos to Post

2022-05-06 Thread Garth
Richard, Since there are many variations of operating systems, devices and browsers/apps it would help if you state exactly what you're using to access the group. The device format, the OS, the browser or app. That way you can get a specific answer. On Friday, May 6, 2022 at 5:35:10 AM UTC-4

[RBW] Re: Jim 7 speed cassette on a triple

2022-05-04 Thread Garth
As long as you're within the total capacity of the RD it could work with one of those Wolf Tooth derailleur hanger extensions, called a Roadlink I think. Others make them, but Wolfies and Wheels Mfg I know for sure use a stainless steel bolt, while the other use aluminum. The Wolfie helps to

[RBW] Re: Jim 7-Speed Cassettes

2022-05-01 Thread Garth
worth a go. Anyone > here done a comparison? > > Thanks very much. > > Best, > Rich in ATL > > On Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 9:17:20 AM UTC-4 John Hawrylak wrote: > >> I agree with Garth about the poor gear progressions on the 13-34 Jim. >> The Shimano HG-50-K 13

Re: [RBW] Re: Latest Blahg, Leah, sheep

2022-04-30 Thread Garth
Isn't the point of Leah riding with her group to show people you don't need a carbon bike like everyone else, don't need to wear the same clothing as everyone else, or even ride like everyone else ? Keeping pace can be in an infinite variety of ways :) Many cyclists have never seen such a

[RBW] Re: Jim 7-Speed Cassettes

2022-04-30 Thread Garth
I had some bit of hope that these would use an consistent gear progression of 15-17-20-24 on the 13-34, but no . S-Works does the overly big 15-18 jump along with the 18-21-24 which is unnecessarily close. I often wonder of anyone who designs these actually rides it. IRD does some weird cog

[RBW] Re: Carradice Bagman/SQR Questions

2022-04-28 Thread Garth
lamp above. > David Lipsky > Berkeley > On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 3:27:56 AM UTC-7 Garth wrote: > >> >> >> For the Bagman support, how much open saddle rail space is required to >> mount behind the seatpost clamp ? Metric millimeters would be

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant Petersen Discussion on Reddit

2022-04-27 Thread Garth
SKS fenders may be easy-er than nothing to install for someone like a bike shop looking for a path of least resistance, but sheesh they look awful. I have some Bluemel P50's on my Bombadil. Frankly, any fender can be a challenge to install so I'd rather have some metal ones that look

[RBW] Carradice Bagman/SQR Questions

2022-04-27 Thread Garth
For the Bagman support, how much open saddle rail space is required to mount behind the seatpost clamp ? Metric millimeters would be great. In regards to the SQR mount, how much space is required for the block itself on the seatpost, and how tall overall is the block ? In regards

[RBW] Re: Moderators

2022-04-26 Thread Garth
Ask Jim, click on the "About" link, it's on the left on a desktop version, who knows on mobile. If you're new, all posts are moderated anyways. Not to say that's what you're doing here and I have no clue but just coming here to sell stuff . that'd be no fun. There's better places for

[RBW] Re: Grant Petersen Discussion on Reddit

2022-04-26 Thread Garth
This reminds of Three Dog Night . the band ... for all you pretend kids out there. "Joy To The World All the boys and girls now . joy to the fishies in the deep blue sea . joy to you and me " A Joyful Fishy is a free fishy Neither da'bait or da'baiting For all the Sea

[RBW] Re: Grant Petersen Discussion on Reddit

2022-04-26 Thread Garth
This reminds of Three Do Night . the band ... for all you pretend kids out there. "Joy To The World All the boys and girls now . joy to the fishies in the deep blue sea . joy to you and me " A Joyful Fishy is free fishy Neither da'bait or da'baiting Joy to You and Me

Re: [RBW] 1400 front derailers

2022-04-25 Thread Garth
The reference of a "skeleton key" derailleur is a figure of speech, dontcha know ? You betcha it is . Referring to "one derailleur suitable for everything" . like a master key to open any lock, so to speak. The "everything" in this case refers to the bikes Riv designs, contracts, and

[RBW] Re: Best all-around useful saddlebag?

2022-04-17 Thread Garth
Best all-around useful saddlebag? Oh, britishcycle.com is in Arizona. Yes ... that's a very weird contrast. On Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 5:38:46 AM UTC-4 Garth wrote: > Hey George .. Among my recent bag pursuits which included all things > Carradice, the standard Bagman Sport(

[RBW] Re: Best all-around useful saddlebag?

2022-04-17 Thread Garth
Hey George .. Among my recent bag pursuits which included all things Carradice, the standard Bagman Sport(saddle loop dependent) is as available the Expedition and the QR versions. Perennial Cycles in MN, Britishcycle in OR, and Ben's Cycle in WI all have it in stock in the USA, not to

[RBW] Re: My Apologies: Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

2022-04-10 Thread Garth
*Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?* Freedom *from *choice altogether . From dual-ism ... duel-ing di-vision etc. THAT's genuine peace serenity ... joy . harmony wholiness fun laughter play ! What a duel/dual could never offer . freedom from

Re: [RBW] favorite sturdy mtb rim brake rim

2022-03-31 Thread Garth
Rhyno Lites for me also. Mavic A719/T519's have also been flawless over hilly, rocky, rutty, and overall primitive local back roads. I have a set of Alex DM24 wheels I have not used, but I'm sure they'll be good also. Of course, the quality of the build has much to do with the qualifying a

Re: [RBW] Other uses for air compressor?

2022-03-31 Thread Garth
I'll Play ! Every "so often" I'll use the air compressor, outside with some cardboard slid between the bike and chain, and literally "clean" the chain that way. Spin the chain backwards and hold the spray nozzle right up close to the chain. Wipe, repeat as necessary. I consider this a "deep

[RBW] Re: going down the Brooks rabbit hole...

2022-03-23 Thread Garth
If that doesn't work out and you feel adventurous, try a Selle Royal Lookin Womens saddle, the Moderate is 198mm wide, if not there is the relaxed version about 228mm. These have a sweet spot everywhere, so there's no comparing them with Brooks or many other types. Their foam/gel stuff has to

[RBW] Re: Clem wheel woes: To rebuild or not to build...

2022-03-21 Thread Garth
As long gravity(the grave) remains a foe . gravity will have it's way. It doesn't matter if you lighten the load . only want your little morsel .that there is still a load at all in the first place anything to contend with . a foe that's what's called "gravity". A

[RBW] Re: Flat Pedal Users: Favorite size/shape?

2022-03-17 Thread Garth
Do you add grease to your Vice pedals John ? I always add grease to any pedal, open them up, slather some grease on the axle and slide the body back on the excess oozes out the axle side. I have 2 pairs of Vice and they've been flawless. Before these I did this with Wellgo MG-1's. I wear

[RBW] Re: VO Stem opinion

2022-03-09 Thread Garth
Deepak, I've used the VO adapter and a 130mm +6 degree rise 4 bolt stem with Albatross bars since 2009 or something. They are what they are, just the quill part of a stem, a long hunk of forged aluminum with a long bolt and expanding wedge inside. The flexibility of changing stems while leaving

Re: [RBW] Indexing Rapid Rise Questions

2022-02-28 Thread Garth
Yes, all 6--9 speed road and mtn stuff adheres to the same cable pull ratio. On Monday, February 28, 2022 at 12:36:55 PM UTC-5 Drw wrote: > Thanks all, > Yes, the shifters do friction and that's how it's being used now. Seems to > hold the gears fine in friction. > Follow up question. Is

Re: [RBW] Indexing Rapid Rise Questions

2022-02-28 Thread Garth
Drew, These shifters have a friction mode, yes ? If they shift and hold all the gears in friction, but not with indexing it would either be wonky shifters or they are very sensitive to tension. The LX RR has a cable tensioner yes ? Play around with it slightly as you're shifting and see

[RBW] Re: Nitto 26.8 seatposts

2022-02-21 Thread Garth
>From everything I've seen the S67 is an oversized 31.8 x 460mm post with the head of the S65. I believe Alex's listed it as once for sale in black also, otherwise silver. I'm pretty sure Ben's has them, they have lots of Nitto stuff. I you really need a S65 26.8 silver they are for sale on

[RBW] Re: Bike Tire Liner Strips

2022-02-16 Thread Garth
I don't have any need for them myself but over the years I've seen mostly satisfied users of Mr. Tuffy standard liners, including encountering goatheads. I must say though that Big Ben tires at 25-30psi are impeccable for staying inflated over all sorts of junk. Big Apples are the same tire

[RBW] Re: Shimano V-Brake Mounting Bolts

2022-02-14 Thread Garth
t; Best, > Rich in ATL > > On Monday, February 14, 2022 at 11:22:09 AM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: > >> @Garth I dis manage to find one of the bolts and they match what that >> document says for 2 of the bolts. I would bet that either 16 or 25 would >> work for eith

[RBW] Re: Shimano V-Brake Mounting Bolts

2022-02-14 Thread Garth
The M6 threaded bolts with a shallow or rounded button kind of head. The length from Shimano states both 16mm and 25mm, front and rear I suppose. https://si.shimano.com/api/publish/storage/pdf/en/ev/BR-T670/EV-BR-T670-3307.pdf On Monday, February 14, 2022 at 8:26:22 AM UTC-5 Johnny Alien

Re: [RBW] Cold Weather Riding Gear

2022-01-30 Thread Garth
Patrick, I haven't worn the Specialized jersey but by the description it uses a type of thermal Roubaix type fabric, which is a generic term that refers to a bi-component polyester, smooth on the outside and fleeced on the inside. Some brands use hollow fibers which greatly add to the

[RBW] Re: Hub Play

2022-01-26 Thread Garth
ngs, which are of middle-of-the-road quality. Phil bearings are considered premium, at least for bicycle applications that is. On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:07:46 AM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: > Thank you, Garth! What an education this is, and I really appreciate the > time and effort you've put

[RBW] Re: Hub Play

2022-01-26 Thread Garth
ware of your preload, like on loose ball hubs. Yay ! On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:28:17 AM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: > Garth and Jeffrey, > > Thank you very much for your kind replies. Yes, this was my first course > of action when the problem first arose, and while WI

[RBW] Re: If Rivendell made a snowboard...

2022-01-24 Thread Garth
Wow that does look like FUN ! I have hills for dayze within feet of my home that I hike up and down and all around all winter so I'm really tempted to try one even though I've never ridden any snowboard in my life hah hah . yet I "remember" that the past is but a instantaneous story

[RBW] Re: Hub Play

2022-01-24 Thread Garth
I'd contact WI if it were me as they know their goods best. The tele is most effective as it allows for instantaneous Q On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 6:07:46 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: > Please pardon if this is not the forum for this and kindly redirect me if > possible. > > The rear wheel

Re: [RBW] Groups.Google

2022-01-20 Thread Garth
My maternal family from Appalachia uses the term you'uns(literally "you ones") where in Minnesota we said "you guys", as in referring to two or more people. I love all these nuances of the languages, it's so much fun. Understand people goes way beyond the words, nor are there any words to

Re: [RBW] Re: Velotaxonomy: What are we, anyway?

2022-01-17 Thread Garth
All I can say is it's perfectly good to ride alone. Way back when I rode with some groups that were race oriented and I enjoyed them at the time but I couldn't fathom such these days as I really enjoy riding alone for a multitude of reasons all of which are way beyond the confines of this

[RBW] Re: Anticipating the 13-42 7 speed cassette

2022-01-15 Thread Garth
This goes along with what I've always known is that we've long reached the point of folly with not only bike parts but pretty much every thing we use in our everyday living. I don't want or need a 1x geared bike as I'm perfectly happy with "normal" triples and even doubles like a 36/46 and not

[RBW] Re: High and wide versus low and narrow drop bar for off road riding

2022-01-14 Thread Garth
So it sounds like you're looking for a "just right for you" balance between a wider bar and it's height for your given bike and your inherent riding sensibilities. I word it that way because cookie cutter formulas and cliche's are really good for selling clicks on the web pages but they all

[RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?

2022-01-03 Thread Garth
Love the sparkly Pumpkin !!! Choosing your own paint is priceless isn't it ? Admittedly I've been burned out on all the Riv blues(blahs) and greens regardless of the shade so this is quite sunshiningly refreshing. Love the cantilevers and to me at least a "classic" 3x drivetrain where you can

[RBW] Re: Bike storage solutions: 5 or 6 bikes, fenders

2022-01-02 Thread Garth
A great way to store all the bikes in the world would be to never need to store them in the first place, yes ? They only appear, manifest, "on demand", as the need arises or called upon. Laugh as any may, it's apparent to me this is already happening as I speak, that the entire "world" as I/we

[RBW] Re: Rosco Platypus = Joe's Custom

2022-01-02 Thread Garth
Yes it's likely the sp clamp is for the protos only as they do odd things with protos sometimes. The canti was mentioned in the Dec 10 blahg. Here it is in all it's brevity. *Here are some things we're working on. You may be familiar with some, but probably not all:* *4. Two V-brakes. We

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