Re: [RBW] Will 700x38 Gravelking SKs fit on my Ram?

In case the 38s are too tight, Panaracer makes the Gravel King SK in 700 x 35. In black or brown sidewalls. On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 2:18 PM Mike K. wrote: > Been thinking about going with wider tires on my Ram. I have Pasela 32’s > on there now but I know it will fit 38’s. Question is, will it

Re: [RBW] Re: How to select a Brooks saddle

Actually, I'm thinking about the top of the Cambium All-Weather, which is what I have on my bikes. Its top is better (in my opinion) than the original Cambium. https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/saddles/cambium/cambium-c17-carved-all-weather-black.html On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 1:22 PM Tim Gavin

Re: [RBW] Re: How to select a Brooks saddle

Brooks seems to have evolved the fabric top a bit. More/slicker rubber coating? On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 1:13 PM Hoffsta wrote: > I tried an early Cambium C17 but experienced it eating all my shorts very > quickly and it seemed the fabric textured top was responsible. I saw one in > a shop the

Re: [RBW] How to select a Brooks saddle

I also prefer the slotted Cambium. It has more flex. The non-slotted C17 felt like a Brooks Professional; the stiff top keeps its "dome" shape. Whereas the slotted C17 flexes under my sitbones a little and feels more like a B17. Not as comfy as a broken-in B17, but more like a fresh one (which

Re: [RBW] Putting My Foot Down

Here's a non-Rivendellian solution: a dropper seatpost. They're popular with MTB types in order to lower the seat while aggressively riding (in the standing position) and quickly raise it back once you want to sit down. You could lower the seat before you stop, and raise it again when you start

Re: [RBW] Re: Work Stand Suggestions

That pro stand is worth its price. Lots of pounds for the buck! Congrats on the purchase; I hope the pickup wasn't too painful. But those pounds are what makes Pro stands (like a Park PRS) so good; they're sturdy and stable. The folding-leg PCS designs work fine if you prioritize that the

Re: [RBW] Whoah! 1 x 12?????

Jim- I thought so, too. The first SRAM Eagle 12-speed was nearly $2k. But a GX Eagle groupset retails for ~$500, and NX Eagle for ~$375. Pretty comparable to Shimano's offerings at the middle of the market. But not commodity level yet. On Thu, Nov 8, 2018 at 8:52 AM Jim Bronson wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Whoah! 1 x 12?????

Yep, I just built myself an All-City Electric Queen (steel hardtail frame) with SRAM GX Eagle 1 x 12. 10-50t cassette with a 32t chain ring. It works great. But it did require SRAM's proprietary XD freehub body, which was an added cost to the Hope hub I used. But I'm still not sold on 1 x for

Re: [RBW] Is this PV-8 hub noise normal?

I have two PD-8s that make almost the same noise. It seems to dull over time, but never goes away completely. It's probably the sound of the dymano/magneto parts (wound stators? whatever) going past each other. On Fri, Nov 2, 2018 at 11:06 AM Tim Gavin wrote: > Normal > > On Fri, No

Re: [RBW] Is this PV-8 hub noise normal?

Normal On Fri, Nov 2, 2018 at 10:35 AM Lum Gim Fong wrote: > New hub. > Cannot hear while riding (a little when stopping). > Only when spinning by hand. > Not as loud as video makes it sound. > Normal? > > Video here: https://flic.kr/p/2cALVap > > -- > You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] 650B conversion for my Road Standard?

On Wed, Oct 31, 2018 at 1:18 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > I've never done a 650B conversion, but I'd question whether an early Riv > Road is the best platform: more bb drop, insufficient room for the fatter > 584 bsd tires (can the original Riv Roads take 650B X 42?), the ride > quality of the

Re: [RBW] Seattle area bike packer?

Good to know! On Tue, Oct 30, 2018 at 11:47 AM Eric Daume wrote: > I’ve heard that, while you can shop anything via bikeflights, their > insurance only covers bike stuff. > > Eric > > On Tuesday, October 30, 2018, Tim Gavin > wrote: > >> BikeFlights is just a

Re: [RBW] 650B conversion for my Road Standard?

I can't speak to how you'll love a bike. But I have a Riv Road Standard myself, and I love it. I love how it rides on 650 x 38 tires -- but a 650b conversion will lower the frame considerably (smaller overall wheel diameter). Watch for pedal strikes. Unfortunately, I couldn't fit a

Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle area bike packer?

BikeFlights is just a re-seller of shipping services. They made an agreement with shippers because bikes may be over-size, but they are usually pretty light. With BikeFlights, it's like you pay for the weight of the bike and not the over-size fees that you would pay if you went to Fed-Ex

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me build my Roadeo, Part 2, CRANKSET

> But remember that any cassette larger than 28t usually requires an MTB > derailleur > > (or longer-cage road derailleur, aka Shimano GS or SRAM Wi-Fli) > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me build my Roadeo, Part 2, CRANKSET

David- If you like triples, then you probably want a drivetrain with a wide range and some good, low gears. *Compact Double:* You can get that combination easily with a wide-range rear cassette (for example, 11-34t) and a standard "compact double" crankset (110 bcd, 50/34 rings). The 34:34 is a

Re: [RBW] Got a SP hub! Works good.

tic housing (durability)”* > > Hi Tim, I have 4 data points on this issue. > > My 2 units of Luxus U broke off at the mounting holes, same from 2 of my > friends. > > I now shifted to IQ-X and so far it is still ok. > > > On 22 Oct 2018, at 11:30 PM, Tim Gavin > wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: One month VO Touring rear hub review.

I second Igor's recommendation; too much grease can gunk up the pawls. A light oil is better than grease. If you use grease, use a small amount. I have about 1500 miles on my VO touring hub, with zero problems. On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 7:23 PM Ash wrote: > Have this hub on my Joe A. 14

Re: [RBW] Got a SP hub! Works good.

They do. The B Luxos U has a built-in capacitor that holds the charge. The capacitor was added to regulate the voltage for the USB-charging function. But it also allows the light to hold on to a small charge when you pedal below the charging threshold. The Luxos U LEDs can provide some light

Re: [RBW] Re: Mounting Supernova E3

Hayden- I assume you are trying to use the full "adjustable gooseneck" mount on the Supernova? The one that is designed to bolt straight into the fork crown (where the M-1 needs to go)? http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y8SpOK-zJgI/TnOA2UFSUhI/AE8/c8ChnbJXyjc/s320/dynolight%2B005.jpg I would

Re: [RBW] Re: Quick removal of full-coverage fenders

Joe- Watch the video on that page, and it's clear that the rear fender uses clips at the seat tube and brake bridge. So the rear fender could be removed with relative ease. The front fender, however, attaches to the bracket *before* you bolt it to the fork crown, so it would require removal of

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone catch the hint on Instagram of a 26" Compass knobby?

Schwalbe had a great 26" all-road tire in the Thunder Burt (which my 26er wears). Then, they discontinued that size. On Mon, Oct 15, 2018 at 4:06 PM Matt Bryant wrote: > I'm really surprised Panaracer, Schwalbe, or WTB (or even Soma!) hasn't > released one of the new "gravel" treads in a 26"

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone tried 10 speed indexing with the Altus/Acera big pulley derailleur?

It should have no problem. I use Shimano 10-speed bar-ends with a 9-speed XT rear derailleur, and it indexes perfectly. The Altus/Acera derailleur has the exact same shift ratio (SIS). On Fri, Sep 14, 2018 at 1:27 AM, lconley wrote: > I have successfully used the Altus for 9 speed indexing

Re: [RBW] Re: front rack bag for a 54ram. what do people here like.

I have a Randonneur bag from listmember David B, aka Treetop bags. https://treetop.bigcartel.com/category/front-bags He can do semi-custom. I use a VO decaleur and Nitto Mark's Rack. On Fri, Sep 14, 2018 at 8:06 AM, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > Compass/Nitto for pearl/tech deluxe stems decaleur. >

Re: [RBW] Pacenti Brevet 700c rim questions.

Brevet rims are tubeless-ready, so they're closer to the "tricky" end of the spectrum for mounting. I have Pacenti PL23 650b rims (tubeless-ready), and they're tougher to mount tires on than the Synergy rims I used previously. However, tires bead up more reliably on tubeless-ready rims, once you

Re: [RBW] Re: Full brimmed hat recommendations

Laing- Likewise, I've never found a motorcycle helmet that was* too *big. But my 2XL HJC (Sy-Max model, IIRC) fits my 7 7/8 head pretty comfortably. I once got a 2XL Bern Brentwood bicycle helmet. I had to exchange it for the 3XL! -Tim On Tue, Aug 21, 2018 at 8:34 AM, lconley wrote: > Put

Re: [RBW] What tires fit good on 700c Sun CR18 rims?

Avoid any tubeless-ready tires; they seem to have a tighter bead than non-tubeless ones. I bet the absolute easiest to mount would be an open tubular, like Challenge's PRO series. The Strada Bianca Pro is their widest road tread at 30 mm, and they have some wider ones (Alamanzo and Gravel

Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

gt; about Mafac Racers to judge that they'd not add enough benefit to make it > worth swapping out the DA calipers. > > On Mon, Aug 20, 2018 at 7:26 AM, Tim Gavin > wrote: > >> Patrick- >> >> Yes. >> >> Centerpulls have more clearance at the bridge/cro

Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

Patrick- Yes. Centerpulls have more clearance at the bridge/crown than sidepull brakes. Especially dual-pivot sidepulls, which intrude on the fender space when opened. I switched from Tektro R559s to Paul Racers on my Riv Road 650b because the R559 kept bending the front fender. You'd have to

Re: [RBW] Sunrace 8-speed cassettes

Yes, Sunrace cassettes have standard Shimano spacing. They're fine, especially for the money. Just make sure your rear derailleur can handle a 34t sprocket. On Wed, Aug 15, 2018 at 11:32 AM, 'Forrest' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Does anyone have

Re: [RBW] How do Rivendells fare fenderless on dry salty winter roads?

Even well-fitted, full-coverage fenders don't prevent dry salt from getting all over my bike during a winter road ride. It's like gravel/trail dust in the summer, it gets everywhere. That's why I don't ride on the road much in the winter; my primary winter riding is on trails. I did go on a

Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

Center pull brakes would maximize fender/tire clearance without requiring brazing and paint. On Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 2:37 PM, Mike K. wrote: > Another question: should I maybe consider center pulls? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Steilacoom or Barlow Pass

I rode Steilacooms on my bike all spring, and I swapped them for Barlows once the ground dried. Steilacooms are fantastic tires, and very very fast for a knobby. They roll great on everything; they have enough tread for a little mud, but that tread doesn't seem to drag too badly on the road.

Re: [RBW] WTB 63cm Roadeo/Riv Road Frameset

David- I've owned both a 59 Roadeo and 59 Riv Road Standard, so allow me to share my impressions. The Roadeo has larger tire clearance; it was designed around standard/medium reach brakes, not the short-reach brakes of the Riv Road. The Roadeo is the faster/lighter of the two; its tubeset is

Re: [RBW] Re: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

I swapped my R559s for Paul Racers because the R559s intruded upon fender space. Centerpulls do not. I thought the Pauls had better lever feel, because they are stiffer than the R559s. Braking performance was only slightly better than R559s, though (both brakes on Kool-Stop pads). > On

Re: [RBW] Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

I guess if I'm replacing things, that's something to add to the list, > though. > > On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 8:41:27 AM UTC-7, Tim Gavin wrote: >> >> You didn't mention the condition of the crankset. How are its teeth? >> >> Aka, are you positive th

Re: [RBW] Help me diagnose chain slip cause?

You didn't mention the condition of the crankset. How are its teeth? Aka, are you positive that the skip is happening in the rear of the drivetrain? On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 10:37 AM, Brett Callahan wrote: > I'm at wit's end and would be grateful for suggestions. > > Setup: My Atlantis is

Re: [RBW] Is the Roadeo gone?

try > tubeless. I am looking at the Compass 700x35. > > On Friday, July 20, 2018 at 6:07:52 AM UTC-7, Tim Gavin wrote: >> >> Don- >> >> My 59 cm Roadeo fit an actual 38 mm tire with minimal (~2 mm) clearance >> (chainstay pictured below). A 700 x

Re: [RBW] What’s the largest cassette

Yep, the 8- and 9-speed XT rear derailleurs can accommodate a 36t cog. If you want even lower gearing, you could fit a 40t cog by adding a Wolftooth Roadlink. Sunrace makes 11-40 9-speed cassettes. On Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 1:08 PM, Forrest Harvey wrote: > Whatever the largest they make is

Re: [RBW] Re: Should I be concerned?

Yeah, hard to tell from photos. But I recommend taking it to a competent shop that can check its alignment. On Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 12:30 PM, Jeffrey Marco wrote: > The bottom of the top tube and the down tube look ok to me, no ripples or > cracks. The fork looks bent back slightly. I've

Re: [RBW] Help sizing a AHH (Homer Hilsen)

Based on your PBH, I doubt that the 61 cm would feel "too small". That said, you may end up with more seat setback and a longer stem than the current owner. On Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 3:25 PM, Eric Floden wrote: > If price is favorable then buy and try now. Upsize later if needed. > > Then again

Re: [RBW] You like Hetres or Compass 42's better?

Jan has said that Hetres are great, but Compass tires are improved upon those. On Wed, Jun 20, 2018 at 3:04 PM, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > You like Hetres or Compass 42's better? > Why? > > Needing a replacement soon and wanted to get some feedback. > > -- > You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] dogs on Rivs

:49 PM, Tim Gavin wrote: > https://www.k9ofmine.com/dog-bike-baskets/ > > On Wed, Jun 20, 2018 at 12:46 PM, Jim S. wrote: > >> I'm thinking about carrying a small dog in a Wald basket - I think the >> dog would love it. >> >> I've never tried it. I have two

Re: [RBW] dogs on Rivs

https://www.k9ofmine.com/dog-bike-baskets/ On Wed, Jun 20, 2018 at 12:46 PM, Jim S. wrote: > I'm thinking about carrying a small dog in a Wald basket - I think the dog > would love it. > > I've never tried it. I have two questions. (1) If you carry your dog on > your bike, and have photos,

Re: [RBW] Ever tossed a tire because you couldn't find the culprit?

Also, check the valve stem itself for leaks (they will leak if you don't twist the presta nut closed) and the area where the valve stem is attached to the tube. On Wed, Jun 20, 2018 at 12:31 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > Two thoughts: > > 1) I would try to save the tire. Look a little harder for the

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

FALSE http://www.politifact.com/punditfact/statements/2018/jun/19/matt-schlapp/no-donald-trumps-separation-immigrant-families-was/ Yes, blatant lies (and the fiesty response) will probably get this thread shut down. On Wed, Jun 20, 2018 at 11:23 AM, Mattt wrote: > This post will probably get

Re: [RBW] Re: HHH tool kit and other brainstorming

Nothing to add to the gear list. But for quelling squeaky disc brakes, the first step is to make sure the disc is VERY true. I run one pad tight, true the rotor, then tighten the other pad, true the rotor, and then adjust the pads to be close but not noisy. It helps to have a well-lit or

Re: [RBW] Re: It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

an is you, Tim Gavin! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 12, 2018, at 4:04 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > > > Sweet! > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: all rounder near chicago

21" x 23" corresponds to a "large" in this era of MTB geometry (post-NORBA). I have an '88 Schwinn KOM (aka Paramountain) which has a 22" seat tube and 24" top tube; it was the "XL" in their size range. Since I own that lugged steel dinosaur, I am not in the market for this lovely Riv-o-saurus.

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: all rounder near chicago

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/bik/d/rivendell-all-rounder-1994/6609481731.html On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 2:43 PM, Steven Sweedler wrote: > Anyone have a link, Thanks, Steve > > On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 3:12 PM S. Greco wrote: > >> It's a Riv Mountain Expedition - early/earliest Riv MTB - not

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: all rounder near chicago

I presume you mean 23" top tube and 21" seat tube. A 2" shorter top tube would look real funny. Cool--and rare--bike! On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 2:12 PM, S. Greco wrote: > It's a Riv Mountain Expedition - early/earliest Riv MTB - not an all > rounder though I guess they're sorta related. > It's a

Re: [RBW] Low-Normal rear derailleurs... R.I.P.?

I don't see any Rapid Rise RDs still in production. Seems like Shimano abandoned that "feature". The 77x series of Shimano XT rear derailleurs were very good, and the RD-M770 version was Rapid Rise/Low-Normal. Keep an eye out for a NOS or lightly used one? It's a 9-speed RD but it indexes

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Riv riders like for front low rider racks?

Justin- I can't imagine that the struts sit level. What bag do you mount, and how? On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 1:12 PM, Justin, Oakland wrote: > I am able to flip the struts on my Tubus Tara upside down and they attach > to my Saluki’s Nitto-spec braze ons nearly perfectly. This may not work on >

Re: [RBW] Another chain question

In my opinion, the Connex quick link is superior to the "SRAM-style" that KMC uses. I can open a Connex link easily with my bare hands, but the KMC/SRAM link requires more force and sometimes a tool. But they both do their job fine. Consider keeping the Connex links from your worn out 908

Re: [RBW] It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

playing table tennis in the apartment above the shop til the wee hours; Gene rents the upstairs cheap to a couple All-City team riders. On Wed, May 23, 2018 at 4:40 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote: > Tim Gavin, I’ve really got to thank you for that

Re: [RBW] Re: Suspension seatpost with Cambium experiment

Brett- The cheap ones that are often found on comfort/hybrid bikes definitely had a limited lifespan. As a shop wrench, I've encountered many that are stuck, bottomed out, or otherwise inoperative. I even inherited a free bike once (a so-so Spec Crossroads) due to the suspension post. It was

Re: [RBW] It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

Congratulations! If you want an Riv-appreciative shop in Minneapolis to receive, assemble, and tune the Cheviot, give One on One cycle studio a try. It's at 110 Washington Avenue downtown, near the sports arenas and Fulton brewery. One on One is run by Gene

Re: [RBW] Saddle Sack Med and Leg Strike

I've seen folks use various tube-shaped items as the standoff: pvc pipe, garden hose, any random strap, where Acorn uses a leather "cuff". Since the bag-to-seatpost strap is too short with the standoff, I use an old toe strap (from strap and clip pedals) to replace it. On Mon, May 14, 2018 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem-L, Bosco handlebars: where to put the bell?

On upright bars, I put the bell upside down under the shifter, with the thumb lever within easy reach. On Fri, May 11, 2018 at 10:02 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > when you get to really wide bars, hands-on bell operation is best because > wide bars don't take well to single-hand

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction Shifting Dyna-sys

FYI, the 10-speed (black) Shimano pods allow for more lever travel. On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 9:11 AM, Jon BALER wrote: > I have a shimano 9 speed bar end shifter (in friction mode) with 10 speed > dynasis rear der. I had to dremel the shifter mount to allow for more > lever

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis tires rec request

And I should have added my own experience: 60 mm Super Motos and 54 mm Thunder Burts on 17 mm internal rims, no problems in ~2000 miles of gravel. On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 8:51 AM, Paul Clifton wrote: > Tim, > > I've run 48mm and 58 mm (2.3") tires on my Atlas rims

Re: [RBW] Your favorite Rivendell?

Rich- Like Bruce, I converted my 97 Road Standard to 650b. 650x38 (max width I can fit in the rear) does not fully compensate for 700 x 25. (622 + 25 + 25)/2 = 336. (584 + 38 + 38)/2 = 330. So, a 650x38 wheel will lower the frame 6 mm compared to a 700x25 wheel. A 650x44 tire would

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis tires rec request

Tim- St. Sheldon's dogma is pretty conservative in the regard of "proper tire width for a given rim width". http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html (Width Considerations chart is the red/green one most of the way down the page) However, many folks have ridden many millions of miles on 2"

Re: [RBW] Has anyone attached a saddlesack to a front rack?

Yep, I've seen folks using the saddle loop straps to attach to a handle bar. Then you just need something to keep the bag away from the head tube and tire. Surly's platform rack looks good. However, I think a randonneur or porteur style front bag would be more useful (in the long run), just

Re: [RBW] Re: MTBubbe Update

Congrats on the bike! Glad you're giving it a chance to show its "burly" side. You can try torque-ing down the saddle clamp bolt to prevent it from shifting. But, any two-bolt seatpost will clamp more securely than the Nitto S65 Crystal Fellow (or clone) you're using. The Nitto S83 or lugged

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis tires rec request

Measure, and find out! On Thu, May 3, 2018 at 9:04 AM, Drw wrote: > I’m pretty sure you could fit rtp in there > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Shipping handlebars

Yes, and bikeflights On Thu, May 3, 2018 at 8:02 AM, tc wrote: > I'm going to be putting up for sale some road and upright handlebars > soon. To those of you who have shipped single handlebars, have you simply > wrapped them in bubble wrap and cut down a box to make a new box

Re: [RBW] FS 2017 Orange Sam

Doug- The difference in radius between 700c and 650b wheels is 19 mm. (622 - 584)/2 So, any rim-brake bike can convert from 700c to 650b -- *if you can find brakes with 19 mm more reach*. The Sam H is already using "long-reach" Tektro R539 (55-73 mm) calipers, so you would need

Re: [RBW] FS 2017 Orange Sam

Ooops, I see the asking price. I was scanning for a dollar sign ($). On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 11:19 AM, Tim Gavin <tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.com> wrote: > Carla- Prospective buyers will want to know the frame size (seat tube > height) and asking price. Best of luck! > > O

Re: [RBW] FS 2017 Orange Sam

Carla- Prospective buyers will want to know the frame size (seat tube height) and asking price. Best of luck! On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 11:13 AM, Carla Waugh wrote: > I have decided to go with 650B only and my orange Sam is leaving the > stable. Sam is original other than

Re: [RBW] Cheviot fat tires

Joe- Any centerpull brake will have improved clearance over your sidepull. Paul Racers are wonderful, but Dia-Compe/Weinmann centerpulls also work fine (with good brake pads, like Kool Stops) and are much cheaper. Have fun on your fatter tires! On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 6:21 PM, Joe Bernard

Re: [RBW] How heavy a front load on lowriders on a Rivendell road bike?

I agree with Bob K that every load on a bike will affect handling somehow. Which compromise we settle for boils down to personal choice. On my Riv Road, a modest (~15-20 lbs) rear load gives the bike a "tail wagging the dog" problem. That same load in a front rando bag gives ponderous steering.

Re: [RBW] How heavy a front load on lowriders on a Rivendell road bike?

I've carried ~25-30 lbs on a front Nitto Campee lowrider rack on my '97 Riv Road Standard. At that weight, the front is resistant to turn; it's "over-stable". However, I liked that feeling for long road tour days. It meant I could ride no-hands, which my bike was normally a little too twitchy

Re: [RBW] Which tire (and can I get by without sealant?) for AZ road/dirt

Tim- You didn't specify which size wheels your Homer wears. The smaller frames are 650b. For a tire that is a little burlier than Compass but still pretty fast-rolling, I recommend the Panaracer Gravel King. It's available in 650 and 700, in various width. It comes with a file tread, or with

Re: [RBW] Has anyone used trekking / butterfly bars on a Rivendell?

Dave- Trekking bars have a 22.2 mm grip diameter, and they use MTB controls (road bars have a 23.8 mm grip diameter). That 22.2 diameter means the ends are usually too small to insert bar-end shifters. However, Nitto makes Albatross bars for Rivendell that are 22.2 AND fit bar-end shifters. So,

Re: [RBW] Re: Multimodal analgesia

jargon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac7G7xOG2Ag On Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 11:43 AM, Abcyclehank wrote: > I have no idea exactly what Multimodal analgesia is; but feel smarter for > having it on this list. I do believe everyone need balance and believe > this list probably

Re: [RBW] Re: Bill's 57cm Legolas build thread

Congrats on the new bike, Bill! I love the color. There are too few purple bikes in the world, let alone this gorgeous shade. The 42x27 will toughen you up, for sure. And I understand the "climb it, or shoulder it" ethos for cyclocross races. And it would be easy to fit a wider-range 10 speed

Re: [RBW] Re: Rounded Tektro R559 allen nut - how long is it (for ordering a replacement)?

Yes, that recessed brake nut is a standard part. Your LBS should have spares on hand for cheap. A rear brake uses the shorter size, the front brake uses the longer size. On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 7:16 AM, blakcloud wrote: > I don't know the length but what I have done was

Re: [RBW] Re: Bill's 57cm Legolas build thread

And the Legolas does share quite a bit with the Roadeo (most of the tubing and lugs are the same). On Thu, Apr 12, 2018 at 10:28 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > The Legolas name is owned by the family of the author of Lord of the > Rings. They don't allow Rivendell to promote

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem-L pump, frame or other

I carry a Zefal on my Riv (it has a peg). On my other bikes, I use the Lezyne Micro Floor Drive pumps. I like their floor-type design; they're easier to pump than most stick-type pumps (including Zefal). They come in three varieties: HP (high pressure, max 160 psi) for low-volume road tires, HV

Re: [RBW] 'Stasche Brake Lever Opinions

Non-aero road brake levers on moustache/albastache bars have perfect cable routing. Aero road brake levers add a weird twist in the cable housing. On Mon, Mar 26, 2018 at 9:47 AM, Minh wrote: > I've joined the brotherhood of the traveling handlebars and i'm giving >

Re: [RBW] Re: New Roadini; Bag... Sackville or Swift Industries

For small loads, I really like a randonneur-style front bag. Very easy to access on and off the bike. I have a Riv Road Standard, Leo Roadini's fancy great-grandpa. No rack mounts on the fork (like yours), so I used a Nitto M1 Mark's Rack

Re: [RBW] Goldilocks drop bar brake lever?

Laing- Yours sounds more like a Fashion (Mode) Gendarmerie! On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 12:12 PM, lconley wrote: > On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 12:56:01 PM UTC-4, Jeff wrote: >> >> Agree wholeheartedly on the TRP RRL levers - I'll mention that their >> hoods are available

Re: [RBW] Goldilocks drop bar brake lever?

*Tektro/TRP RRL SR* They're best brake levers ever, atmo. Wonderful ergonomics. Excellent finish and feel. They come in three variants: black/black, black/drillium silver, gum/drillium silver. However, they definitely have a longer body than the SCR-5s and especially the Tiagra levers. So

Re: [RBW] Re: 1x10 with BE or Gevenalle?

Bill, I can take measurements and pics later if you want. On Tue, Mar 6, 2018 at 12:29 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > I hope this isn't too tangential. Since you mention cowchippers, I'm in > the market for a pair and I'm guessing at width. Are 46cm Cowchippers 46cm > wide at

Re: [RBW] Re: 1x10 with BE or Gevenalle?

Bill- Salsa measures their bars pretty accurately; a 46 cm Cowchipper is 46 cm between the center of the bar at the top of each drop. However, since the bars flare outward throughout the drop curve, the brake hoods are already at like 50 cm, and the ends of the bars are at like 54 cm. On the 42

Re: [RBW] 1x10 with BE or Gevenalle?

I can't speak to Gevenalle shifters (they look great but I haven't tried them yet). I have SRAM double tap shifters on my Cowchippers, and bar-end shifters on other drops. But, I can testify regarding the Salsa Cowchipper bars: excellent! Great shape, great curve, just the right amount of

Re: [RBW] Re: Flickstand alternatives? How to keep the front stable while not moving?

Neat! Looks like it can be ordered from European sources: https://www.xxcycle.com/shimano-nexus-headset-thread-with-lock-ihpnx10b,,en.php On Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 4:10 PM, Tom Wyland wrote: > This is what it looks like. It was installed on my Torker Cargo T. I can't > find

Re: [RBW] Frank Jones brake choices

Depends on whether you intend to run fenders. Centerpull brakes have better fender clearance than R559 sidepulls. On Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 3:48 PM, nathan wrote: > One of the interesting differences between Quickbeam/Simpleone and Frank > Jones is that brake options are

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Road Bike -56cm

You'd need long-reach brake calipers (Tektro R559, Paul Racer, MAFAC Raid, or Weinmann/DC centerpull) and 650b wheels to convert this bike to 650b. My '97 Road Standard has tighter clearances than many (700 x 28 is tight), and it clears a 650 x 38. Others, with more generous tire clearance, have

Re: [RBW] Re: Flickstand alternatives? How to keep the front stable while not moving?

I use a miniature bungee cord to stabilize the front wheel, especially when the bike is fully loaded. >From one spoke, over the downtube, back to another spoke. On Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 8:15 AM, Kiley DeMond wrote: > Oh, is this one near and dear to my heart! I am just a jump

Re: [RBW] FS Velo Orange (frame size medium) 29er , with... Di2 Shifting .. yup you read that right lol

Best of luck with the sale. I assume you're trying to sell complete first, out of simplicity. But my first impression is that you'd be more successful by parting out the Di2 stuff separately. On Tue, Feb 27, 2018 at 11:18 PM, I like coffee! wrote: > For sale is a Velo

Re: [RBW] Roadini: potential for 650B on 700C frame sizes?

622 - 584 = 38 38 / 2 = 19 You need 19 mm more reach from 700c to 650b. Even assuming ~50 mm current reach (you said the stock setup has the pads halfway), it sounds like Paul Racers wouldn't provide enough reach; you'd need DC/Weinmann-style centerpulls. I converted my '97 Riv Road Standard to

Re: [RBW] What type of bike would make you buy another riv

RJM- you can still order a Legolas. But I think at custom pricing. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 3, 2018, at 7:38 AM, RJM wrote: > > I have two. > > First is a Legolas cyclocross bike. I’ve started racing cross this year for > fun and found out it is an awesome good

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Front-End Update

Liam- Yes, the Tubus Tara Big Apple has a larger hoop over the tire, to fit the aforementioned tire. Your "standard" Tara doesn't give enough clearance. Also the horizontal struts are supposed to be horizontal so you can attach your pannier clips to them. Panniers may not like the angled

Re: [RBW] Which tire was ridden on your first excursion into 650b?

Eric, my experience was very similar to yours. Col de Vies on Weinmann ZAC19 rims, which have even deeper wells than the Synergy and are commensurately harder to get a tire to bead up properly. Better tires and better rims definitely improved the experience! Now I ride mostly Pari-Motos on

Re: [RBW] Tektro R559 vs. Dia-Compe 750 centerpulls.

Paul centerpulls have no mush, outside of the cables/housing. Paul CP arms are much stiffer than Dia-Compe/Weinmanns. In my opinion, the flexiness of the R559 brake arms was somewhere between the Paul and DC centerpulls. However, any rim brake can feel mushy if you have excessive toe-in,

Re: [RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

My 59cm Roadeo was about 21.5# with classic parts: 28h Mavic Open Pro laced to Shimano 600 tricolor hubs Nitto stem and bars 8-speed Campagnolo (Sachs version, actually) Ergopower shifters and derailleurs VO 46/30 crank and VO cartridge BB Brooks Pro saddle so <20# shouldn't be hard with

Re: [RBW] Re: Tektro R559 vs. Dia-Compe 750 centerpulls.

The biggest drawback of the R559 is that it intrudes into the fender clearance. If you snug the front fender up to the bottom of the brake (to maximize tire clearance), the sidepull arm hits (and bends) the fender when open. Centerpull brakes don't have this problem. I went to Paul Racers (750s

Re: [RBW] A. Homer Hilsen / San Marcos

Justin- SKS Chromoplastic fenders are among the least constricting, because none of their hardware is on the inside of the fender. But yes, metal fenders are thinner so they could be the least constricting--if you use "ideal" hardware. Many metal fenders have exposed nuts on the inside at the

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