Left hand. The handle bars will be high and I may use non-aero brake
levers. It also appears that the cable stops are in the center of the top
tube.
Laing
Delray Beach FL
On Friday, February 21, 2020 at 11:56:00 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Do you plan on manipulating the left shifter with
This is from the Riv website, works on the rear brake bridge also:
[image: ca15089-2_1600x.jpg]
But on a Hunqapillar, I would use the Funky Monkey.
Laing
Delray Beach, FL
On Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 7:28:17 PM UTC-5, John Phillips wrote:
>Okay, I admit, I can be the world's worst
My custom is truly custom due to my long torso and short legs - 53.4 seat
tube, 63 effective top tube on one sketch. It is closer to a Rosco baby
that just about any other Riv in some ways - it even has the flared frame
tubes, but it is not a step-thru. So I won't have to worry about wanting
You could also try an auto or motorcycle detailer or a paint-less dent
remover professional if you don't want to do it yourself.
You can always start with 3000 or 5000 grit or the highest grit you can
find to develop some experience and confidence. The higher the grit number,
the less paint it
Get some 1000 & 2000 grit wet/dry sand paper and start polishing, 1000 grit
first, then 2000. It will take a while, but the sand paper is so fine that
you won't be able to remove too much paint too fast. I imagine that that
are some YouTube directions on this sort of thing. The scratches don't
What is wrong with three Riv "mixtes"? I have a Clementine, Betty Foy,
Rosco Bubbe Medium Mountain Mixte, and a Rosco Baby. Maybe you need a
fourth...
Laing
On Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 10:58:20 AM UTC-5, Bicycle Belle Ding
Ding! wrote:
> Rob,
>
> It’s true I’m not particularly
Now that's a
high quality problem - which one do I work on
Laing
On Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 1:38:06 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
> Lovely. Please explain what looks like a shifter boss on the left side of
> the head tube ...?
>
> On Thu, Jan 30, 2020 at 7:44 AM lconley >
>
> Very nice. Also a combination of fillet brazing and lugs.
Laing
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This was all they sent me. Working out the last details on the headtube
mounted shifters (the "Yet So Far" part).
It is a long top tube, long chain stay 650B for my 6' tall, 83 PBH body. I
actually need a custom for correct fit - I am tired of long stems and
setback seatposts - it is somewhere
Soma evidently has the 280 length, 50 extension, 25.4 diameter in stock -
over 2 extra inches of height! I vote go for that.
Laing
On Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 4:33:39 PM UTC-5, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> Maybe I’m being unreasonable. If they don’t really make stems this high
>
Bike Touring News has a 90 extension with 26.0 bars.
Alex's Cycle in Japan says 50 extension with 25.4 bars.$59 plus shipping
Rivendell can probably order one.
Laing
On Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 2:04:32 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
> Laing, can you find a link for that?
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I pull on the bars up giant hills, this is a
> risky thing, huh?
>
> What does a person do if she wants higher bars? Or should I just try to
> adapt to what I have?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 23, 2020, at 10:21 AM, lconley >
> wrote:
>
>
> The fork
The fork steerer tube is weakest at the threads, When you go above the
minimum insertion line of the stem, you run the risk of the expander at the
bottom of the stem putting pressure on the weaker threaded part of the stem
instead of the stronger smooth part of the stem. The steerer tube could
I have kind of standardized on the Brooks B68. I have had little trouble
buying NOS Brooks B68 saddles on eBay. I have 2 aged versions - brown with
laces (already broken in out of the box - very comfortable), 1 B68S (black,
shorter version with chromed rails and laces - going on the Wife's
Actually, the long wheelbases started earlier, at least as early the
"Mystery Bike". My Mystery Bike / Protopaloosa, is spookily similar in
geometry (minus the diagatube and tentacles) to my forthcoming custom.
Laing
On Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 4:12:30 PM UTC-5, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
First Riv was a Blue headtube Sam Hillbourne. I was looking for something
for light touring and the blue headtube versions were on sale ($900?).
Probably found Rivendell through Google. First build was with Peter White
built 48 spoke Velocity Chuckers on Phil/Son hubs - indestructible rims -
On Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 2:23:11 PM UTC-5, masmojo wrote:
>
>
> "Main reason I alight here at all is because I have a desk job, where I am
> looking at a computer all day."
>
Ditto.
I stumbled upon Rivendell 10? years ago when I was still nursing my 1973
Paramount P-15 along. Back when
I wish my Bombadil head badge had trilobites on it like the Hunqapillar!
Laing
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On the question of V-brakes vs. Centerpulls, in my opinion V-brakes are:
1. Just too ugly. A very subjective thing.
2. Very hard to combine with wide/tall tires and fenders.
So I am probably not a customer for the Charlie H Gallop. I ride drop bars
on road bikes.
I have two bikes with
My Clementine.
Battery powered lights - battery packs for the wheels are zip-tied to the
spokes near the hubs.
Laing
Delray Beach, FL
On Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 9:13:09 AM UTC-5, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> Whose Clem is this? How in the world did he string those lights so
>
The longer the chain stays are, the less "cross chaining" matters. Years
ago, super short chain stays made "crossover gearing" a valid option - the
front gear spacing was the same as the rear gear spacing so you used
the inner two or three rear cogs with the small chainring and the outer two
I am triple digits beyond the weight limit, so I went with the Gus. The big
question for me was the frame size. I am 6' and 83 PBH so I could have gone
M or L. I would usually have gone L because of my long torso, but I wanted
to keep as much clearance to the TT as possible so I went M, I also
Sounds like a good time to sell my 1st batch black Clementine 52. I am
moving and need to reduce the 20+ bike fleet, especially if I want a
Hillibike.
Laing
Cocoa, FL
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Boulder Bicycle has a bunch of NOS Campagnolo seatpost quick releases for
about $12 each. Look like they might work.
Laing
Cocoa FL
On Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 1:33:43 PM UTC-4, Clayton.sf wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Has anyone successfully added a Quick Release Seatpost binder to a
>
Do they make a 700c wheel? - The red would go well on a Betty Foy.
Laing
Cocoa FL
On Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 1:30:49 PM UTC-4, REC (Roberta) wrote:
> With the wheel, I actually liked the look with the red bag you had
> originally on it (and that is from someone with all black bags). To
5mm-oln-brompton-hubs/?geoc=US
>
> On Tue, Oct 22, 2019 at 11:04 AM lconley >
> wrote:
>
>> All you need is hacksaw and the proper tap to shorten a skewer.
>>
>> Laing
>> Cocoa, FL
>>
>> On Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 12:27:45 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore
All you need is hacksaw and the proper tap to shorten a skewer.
Laing
Cocoa, FL
On Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 12:27:45 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
> I forgot to add that, at least a few years ago, many bike shops had clots
> of old "10 speed" skewers hidden away in boxes and under
What makes the Anniversary Mixte special is that it is an actual Mixte with
twin top tubes. As far as I know, this would be a first for a non-custom
Rivendell. I have a Betty Foy (now claimed by my wife - she loves the
hearts in the lugs and the paint), a Clementine, a Roscoe Bubbe Medium
Seems like a massive effort to save six bucks for a new spacer (files work
too, just slower). Bet you could get a spacer for little or nothing from a
worn out cassette from a bike shop or friend.
You also lose the lock ring action of the serrations on the outer face of
the outer cog.
Laing
The effective top tube length of the 47cm Roadini is 51.5 - shorter than
the 52 I see quoted for the Homer. Wheel size is 650B important for a small
bike to use smaller wheels. Headtube is 71 deg. Seat tube is 72.5 deg.
Chainstay is 45 deg. wheelbase is 1009.2mm. This bike was not mine - I am a
My 47 Roadini is still for sale.
Laing
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Price dropped to $1100 - with a dark, dark green (almost black) Brooks B17
special titanium saddle instead of the antique brown.
Laing
On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 1:56:00 PM UTC-4, lconley wrote:
> 47 cm Blue Roadini - Pacenti Brevet 650b wheels (28 spoke, 11
> speed Shimano comp
Once the handlebars are two inches above the seat, esthetics have kind of
gone out the window anyway.
I use Dirt Drop (10 cm - the 8 looks* too* funny with the different
diameters) and Lugged stems on most of my Rivendells. The Dirt Drop is
preferred on the commuters and off-roadish bikes
Exactly. Put the panhead bolt head or hex button head inside the fender and
the nut on the outside. If you have daruma style stays, buy a $5 L-bracket
from VO (or the sliding crimp fitting that comes standard with most metal
fenders and some plastic fenders, crimp it to the fender or cut it up
er heard a mechanic claim they could make room for fatter tires by
> swapping from plastic fenders to metal.
>
> On my 57cm Leo Roadini, I run 28mm tires when the bike has metal fenders
> on it.
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
>
> On Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 6:
The idea that metal fenders have less clearance than SKS is false. You can
buy wider metal fenders than you can plastic. You can press/pound a recess
into metal fenders at the fork crown, front brake area to increase the
overall clearance in other areas. Some Honjo fenders can be had
Alfines? (Note: No interest
> in belts.)
>
> The various kickbacks would be very worth considering, for my needs,
> except that high is overdrive, not direct; the reverse would suit me fine
> -- 70 and 51 would be very nice.
>
> On Thu, May 9, 2019 at 4:43 PM lconley >
&
Low drag IGH + Wide Range + 135OLD + 32 hole + Reliable + aluminum + Cost
Not Important = Rolhoff (even available in fancy anodized finish to match
SON front dyno hubs)
Very expensive - you can get a new lugged Rivendell frame for the cost of a
Rolhoff.
I have a Shimano 3 speed IGH - not
Any AW can be converted. Pictured below is an NOS 1972 40 hole AW hub that
I am converting to use on a Riv (my Rosco Baby rail bike). The longer of
the 2 axles is being substituted for the original medium length axle. There
are basically 3 major axle lengths available - the 3rd length is rather
I am in Greenville with my Sam H. What time Friday does the ride start?
Laing
Cocoa FL
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And here I was thinking that Grant had invented a new wheel standard.
Laing
On Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 5:52:48 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
> Ahhh. I typed 27.7+, but that should be 27.5+, or 650b.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
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First I clean the spot with a pre-paint cleaner (alcohol will do, but I use
R-M Pre-Kleano Surface Prep - I bought a gallon 20+ years ago). Then I sand
the spot with a fiberglass rust eraser pen, then clean again, repeat if
necessary, then prime with something like Rustoleum primer. I use a
When in doubt, get the one with the lugs (Cheviot). I have a Clementine and
a Betty (and an MMM for that matter). TIG just cannot compare with the
beauty of lugs.
Laing
Cocoa FL
On Monday, April 29, 2019 at 3:21:28 PM UTC-4, Justin Schoop wrote:
> Excellent point about availability. I'm sure
Saddle sizing is mostly about perch bone (sit bone) width, just like frames
are mostly about PBH. The Rivet site has a procedure for measuring your sit
bone width. It is not a be-all end-all for determining the correct saddle,
but knowing your sit bone width is another tool in your arsenal. If
Back in the 70's I used to ride with a friend who had been harassed by
someone with a gun once, so he started carrying a 9mm Smith and Wesson in
the holster strapped to the center of the handlebars, which was legal at
the time. No more harassment. Not my style, but it worked for him. We used
The L stands for Limp. I will leave the rest to your imagination.
On Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 4:56:15 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
> And what does "LD" stand for?
> On 4/14/19 4:47 PM, lconley wrote:
>
> I seem to end up with LD type stems on most of my bikes wi
I seem to end up with LD type stems on most of my bikes with threadless
headsets (took a while before I figured out what LD stood for). The
exception is the HHH where I have the threadless Bullmoose handlebars which
clamp directly to the steerer tube on top of a huge stack of spacers. The
LD
Probably around 1000 miles.
Laing
On Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 7:52:42 PM UTC-4, Mario Rocchio wrote:
> About how many miles do you have on that flyer? Looks so nice.
>
> On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 5:40:19 PM UTC-5, lconley wrote:
> > B-17 is sold
> >
>
My 650B wheels
1. HHH - 40 spoke Alex DM-24 rims on SON dyno tandem front hub, Phil 11
speed cassette disc tandem rear (9 speed cassette used).
2. Bombadil - 40 spoke Velocity Cliffhanger polished rims on SON dyno
front hub, Phil 7 speed freewheel rear.
3. Clementine - 36 spoke Alex DM-24 rims
Honey Flyer Special still for sale $75 shipped CONUS including brooks
adjusting wrench.
On Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 10:25:44 AM UTC-5, lconley wrote:
>
> Standard Black B-17, new bike take-off, maybe 10 miles: $70 shipped CONUS.
>
> Customized (chromed springs and rear bar from
Google 2018 Tour de France winning bicycle. Do you see disc brakes? No, you
don't. If you are barreling down a mountain in Europe at 60+ mph and disc
brakes were actually superior to rim brakes, you would have disc brakes on
your bicycle because your life and career depend on them.
Laing
I generally did not wear helmets for the last 50+ years of cycling, unless
required by an event or club. They did not have helmets when I started
cycling (other than the hard to locate leather hair net style), and once
they did, my head was too big and they did not fit well. I actually had one
I have an ancient version of the $15 Sunlite Upright Display and Repair
Stand, may have been made by Vetta. Very inexpensive and does the trick for
most bicycles.
Laing
Cocoa, FL
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The shims are usually used to put a 31.8 derailleur on a 28.6 seat tube.
(or a 28.6 derailleur onto a French 28.0 seat tube) Some manufacturers
include shims with the derailleur. I used a cut down handlebar shim (26 -
25.4) to put a Campagnolo derailleur on a Gitane.
Laing
Cocoa, FL
On
>
> No longer for sale. Found a great deal on an NOS 40 hole Shimano Tandem
> HF front hub ($36 shipped) and Sturmey Archer 40 hole 3 speeds are fairly
> common. These are going on my Rosco Baby rail bike.
>
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My winter rebuild is my 2014 Bombadil.
Changed Bullmoose handlebars to Nitto 75 stem (120mm) and 46 cm
Compass/Nitto Randonneur handlebars.
Changed Tektro cantilever brakes to Paul cantilevers (Neo-Retro F, Touring
R) w/Tektro TRP levers (drilled/gum) and Tektro interrupters.
Changed 40 hole
The problem is the brake vs the fender. When you open the brake's quick
release, the brake pushes down on the fender and the fender onto the tire
if you are maxing tire size. Cutting away the offending fender solves the
problem, but so does using center pull brakes. I am considering a version
I am going to build a Rosco Baby Rail Bike. I ordered a 52 Rosco Baby, not
exactly sure what I was going to do with it, but the concept of a long
step-through frame sounded great to me as I am short legged and have a long
torso as well as being over weight. A railbike needs to be a step-through
To avoid further confusion - this is just the rims, no hubs, no spokes.
Still for sale.
Laing
On Friday, March 8, 2019 at 10:15:13 AM UTC-5, esoterica etc wrote:
> Laing, I’ll take them, and I’ll be at the Greenville gathering in May.
> Thanks,
>
> ~Mark
>
> On Mar 8, 2019,
Pair of Velocity Atlas 650B rims 40 hole. Probably less than 1000 miles.
Silver anodized. Very, very good to excellent condition. Had them on my
Bombadil and decided I wanted to run wider tires. $60 plus shipping OBO. Or
I can deliver in early May between here and Greenville SC when I go to the
I have Snoqualmie Pass 44mm on A23s on my Sam. No problems for 2-3 years.
All on pavement except some rough brick roads on the Cross Florida Ride -
perfect tires for brick roads.
Laing
Cocoa FL
On Monday, March 4, 2019 at 8:33:27 PM UTC-5, Ash wrote:
> Velocity has a 'optimal' tire width
Calling Riv is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going
to get. I have called and Grant answers the phone and I have also called
and gotten someone that was condescending and borderline rude. I still buy
bikes (or more correctly frames) and parts from them, 12 at last count
It is possible the clips are sacrificial and must be replaced. If you look
inside the clip, is there any evidence of plastic being sheared off?
Laing
Cocoa FL
On Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 11:50:20 AM UTC-5, Reid wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I have SKS fenders on a Clementine and the front
My Rivendells have tubing decals. The decals even describe the strength and
metallurgy of the "Silver" tubing.
Laing
Cocoa FL
On Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 12:09:03 PM UTC-5, Marty Gierke,
Stewartstown PA wrote:
> Good article, (thanks to Peter from the CR group) with an insert
>
Is that taken on the curved one-sided suspension bridge in downtown
Greenville?
Laing
Cocoa FL
>
> Here’s my Bombadil.
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I'm in - all three days. Now I just have to figure out which Riv(s) to take
- the Bombadil seems a natural given the photo below. I need to see if I
can get the HubbuhubbuH inside the Element.
Laing
Cocoa FL
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B-17 is sold
On Monday, February 11, 2019 at 6:27:56 PM UTC-5, lconley wrote:
>
> Bump
>
> On Monday, January 28, 2019 at 2:34:31 PM UTC-5, lconley wrote:
>>
>> Prices dropped to $65 and 75$ shipped CONUS. Includes Brooks adjusting
>> wrenches.
>>
>> On
A. You can use a file:
1. oval the hole in the kickstand plate to move the kickstand out, away
from the tire, or, if you don't want to file on the frame.
2. file on the sides of the kickstand mount to rotate the kickstand
relative to the frame.
B. Get a kickstand that mounts to the
Bump
On Monday, January 28, 2019 at 2:34:31 PM UTC-5, lconley wrote:
>
> Prices dropped to $65 and 75$ shipped CONUS. Includes Brooks adjusting
> wrenches.
>
> On Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 10:25:44 AM UTC-5, lconley wrote:
>>
>> Standard Black B-17, new bike ta
I believe that the seat tubes are different outer diameters, so if there is
a front derailleur, the front derailleur or derailleur clamp as applicable
would need to be changed.
Laing
Cocoa, FL
On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 12:06:59 PM UTC-5, phil k wrote:
> Sure, I messaged you but will
The lugs will be brazed with silver solder.
Laing
On Monday, February 4, 2019 at 5:26:54 PM UTC-5, Mark in Beacon wrote:
> You make a good point. But I think we should go for the gold while we
> can...
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Yes - the HubbuhubbuH. The downtube, midtube, toptube, and the tube
connecting the bottom brackets are all laterally ovalized. The downtube,
midtube and toptube all transition from round at the headtube to laterally
ovalized maybe 6 to twelve inches from the headtube. I would imagine that
all
The Eno basically has four positions, two for each chain length or cog size.
For the short chain or large cog, the Eno is positioned forward and can be
either up or down to adjust chain tension. For the long chain or small cog, the
Eno is positioned rearward and again, can be positioned up or
Prices dropped to $65 and 75$ shipped CONUS. Includes Brooks adjusting
wrenches.
On Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 10:25:44 AM UTC-5, lconley wrote:
>
> Standard Black B-17, new bike take-off, maybe 10 miles: $70 shipped CONUS.
>
> Customized (chromed springs and rear bar from B-67),
If it is not a fatbike or a folding bike; 99% chance it is 100. I don't
know of any Rivendell that is not 100 on the front.
Laing
Cocoa, FL
On Monday, January 28, 2019 at 10:22:59 AM UTC-5, I like Coffee !! wrote:
> does anyone own a hunqapillar know what the front spacing is?
> rear is 135,
Sorry, but I ride a 60 and my PBH is 83 and the seat can still be lowered a
little.
Laing
On Friday, January 25, 2019 at 10:19:48 PM UTC-5, Drw wrote:
> Someone please assure me 62cm is too big for an 86 pbh
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I have been riding drop bars since 1970. I have tried a lot of different
handlebars over the past few years and always come back to the drops
(traditional Maes bend on the Frank, Noodles on the Sam and Compass
Randonneurs on the Bombadil) for any bike used for distance, but now they
are two
>
> I am in Florida - anything up to Virginia is a single day drive.
>
Laing
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I will take some pictures tonight.
Laing
On Monday, January 21, 2019 at 2:18:08 PM UTC-5, Cody Bartz wrote:
> Thank you everyone!
>
> Bill - I have never heard of anyone doing a quad ring setup before, I dig
> it!
>
> Laing - Any chance you could send a photo of your Alpina-D setups? I live
>
Almost forgot - I have the Silver Triple on the Hubbuhubbuh and use the
Alpina-D on it also.
Laing
Cocoa FL
On Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 12:32:17 PM UTC-5, lconley wrote:
> I have a Sugino triple with the same gearing on my Bombadil (previously on
> a Sam) and used the IRD Alpina-D o
I have a Sugino triple with the same gearing on my Bombadil (previously on
a Sam) and used the IRD Alpina-D on both - worked flawlessly, and most
important - it is silver and shiny.
Laing
Cocoa FL
On Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 12:02:25 PM UTC-5, Cody Bartz wrote:
> Hey Rivsters!
>
> I have
>
> Is there a big demand? I have been thinking of thinning my herd (25 total,
> 10 Rivs). I have a Betty Foy that I call Brass Betty because of the
> hammered brass Honjo fenders. 60 cm, 1x9, fillet brazed Bosco-Moose
> handlebars. I have a Riv custom on order and may have to buy a fillet
>
I have a Nitto 31.8 quill stem (I think it is called Ui-12) that I mounted
once and decided that is was not tall enough and bought the VO because it
was taller, so it is basically brand new. I think it is 100mm extension. 4
bolt faceplate vs. the VO's 2. I will sell it for $40 shipped CONUS.
Oops - 25 bikes - does that cross the line into hoarding?
On Friday, January 11, 2019 at 3:04:16 PM UTC-5, lconley wrote:
>
> 10 Rivendells plus Rivendell Custom on order. 23 bikes total. Just me.
>
> Laing
> Cocoa, FL
>
>
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Just got my new rims in - still in their plastic. Polished 40 hole 650b
Cliffhangers for the Bombadil and polished 36 hole 650b Quills for the
future Custom. I like my rims polished and shiny - with the possible
exception of being on a Guv'nor. Time to get out the calipers, double check
the
My SE Bikes F@e came with a 100 mm front rim, 80 mm rear rim for the 26x4s
for the same reason, the wider front rim makes the front tire a little
wider and gives it more flotation on the soft stuff.
On a road bike, I would put the wider rim/tire on the rear.
Laing
Cocoa, FL
On Friday, January
Honjo H95s. I bought two pairs, one for my Bombadil, one for my HHH. They
are listed a 65mm wide and rather flat. They are noticeably wider than the
stainless steel Berthouds (650bx60) currently on the Bombadil. The
Berthouds are being transferred to the Clementine and the Honjo H79s
I have a set of 650b 40 hole Velocity Atlas rims (silver) with only a few
hundred miles on them that I can donate.
Laing
Cocoa, FL
On Friday, December 14, 2018 at 1:59:18 PM UTC-5, Max S wrote:
> Great work, bunch! Parts can cost a bundle, but I’m sure among the list we
> can come up with
I have a set at home, I will measure tonight. I also have a set of original
Moustache bars on my Flying Pigeon - maybe I can get the Porteurs to sit on
top and get a picture - unless I have the Porteurs already on a bike...
Laing
Cocoa, FL
On Monday, November 19, 2018 at 5:43:02 PM UTC-5,
I had a bike packed and shipped from the Performance Bike shop in Lynnwood.
Did an OK job, the rear fender got a little scratched and it was not cheap
- almost $200 shipped to Florida.
Laing
Cocoa FL
On Monday, October 29, 2018 at 11:12:50 AM UTC-4, Kellen Scott wrote:
> Does anybody in the
Fortunately, this bike is way, way, way too big for me.
Laing
Cocoa, FL
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Aluminum will work harden - stressing and pushing it out of shape makes it
stiffer, but more brittle. Forging aluminum is a controlled process to
impart the desired stiffness and strength to a specific aluminum alloy
through work hardening. Think about bending the straight part of a hanger
The 556 was an earlier version of the 559. If you look at the backside of a
559, the casting says 556. The 556 has the simple quick release, not sure
if the cable adjusters are different. I know that I have both - I prefer
the 556 because of the simpler quick release and the labeling is easy to
Interesting reactions to this.
It is not a "counterfeit" Rivendell jersey, it is a "fake" Rivendell
jersey, given that there are no Rivendell jerseys to copy that I know of.
In my original post, I mentioned this being possible heresy, as I don't
think RBW is into kit. But Eroica wants period
I use a brake cylinder hone when I get a new frame to clean out the inside
of the seat tube. Rivs are much better than 70's French frames, but it
still doesn't hurt. Also prevents the frame from scratching up the seatpost.
Laing
Cocoa FL
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One of my goals when I retire is to do some Eroica rides. They require
period correct clothing as well as bikes. I was ordering a Guvnors'
Assembly jersey from Soigneur in New Zealand and noticed that you could get
semi-custom jerseys made. These are 100% Merino wool. Not sure if this is
I trued wheels on the bike for 30 years.
If I wasn't on the road or if I was building from scratch, I took the tire
off and rubber banded a 10mm combination wrench to the brake pads for the
up and down.
A few years ago, I bought a Park truing stand, dish tool and tension meter
and did some
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> I have never seen another Rivendell in the wild. The only Rivendells that
>> I have seen are the ones I own and the ones at World Headquarters.
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Cocoa, FL
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I think you can buy a disc fork from Soma if a 350mm long steerer tube will
work. ~$160
A rear disc can probably be added to the existing frame.
Not that I encourage such things. I don't even like V-brakes.
Laing
On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 2:41:18 PM UTC-4, Kieran J wrote:
> I hear
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