[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa build

Hey Eric, I noticed you did a Sam build video as well! How are you liking the Appaloosa vs. the Samsy? On Thursday, 25 November 2021 at 11:35:21 UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey, that's me! Thanks, Tom. I made a post here about the video a few > weeks ago :) > > On Wednesday, November 24,

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa build

Hey, that's me! Thanks, Tom. I made a post here about the video a few weeks ago :) On Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 7:09:55 PM UTC-5 Tom M wrote: > The Radavist has a link to a nice video of a Joe Appa build: > https://theradavist.com/2021/11/rivendell-bicycle-works-joe-appaloosa-assembly/.

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

I second this idea. Grant is basically saying in the catalog comparing the Joe and the Atlantis that they’re essentially the same bike, just different wheel size (56cm and smaller). I was seriously considering a Joe for a long time, but then I built up a budget 650b conversion to see if I

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

Easiest solution is to sell the Joe and buy a MIT Atlantis, which is mostly a 650B Joe. -- 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: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

So you're considering modifying a potential 700c frame .* just to use a set of already-owned 650b wheels *? Frankly, there's just no good way to spin a bad idea ! On Friday, September 6, 2019 at 2:23:24 PM UTC-4, Justin Wyne wrote: *The inspiration for this swap is due to already

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

I 650b’d my San Marcos. I went against the advice everyone gave and it was indeed better/awesome. The key is to use short/er cranks because as noted, the bb is already low. 165mm or shorter is ideal Al in Saratoga Oh yeah, a frame builder can lower the canti studs for you -- You received

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

In that case, the only option I can imagine that doesn't involve "FIRE - and lots of it!" would be to mount centerpull calipers, assuming that the brake shoes will fit between the brazed-on canti posts. That way, you can test whether the smaller wheels deliver whatever payoff you're looking

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

Ah yes, I see how my posting could be confusing. The sentence should possibly read "tempts a fella to put the Paul motolite to the test if the brakes work in the reverse *of* 26" to 650b or 700c and will acomodate 700c to 650b" I'm thinking of the possibility of changing a size 58 700c

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

Ah yes, I see how my posting could be confusing. The sentence should possibly read "tempts a fella to put the Paul motolite to the test if the brakes work in the reverse *of* 26" to 650b or 700c and will acomodate 700c to 650b" I'm thinking of the possibility of changing a size 58 700c

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

Hi Jim,Have you ever tried 650Bx42s without fenders on your Road Standard? What size is your frame? I've got a 65cm Road Standard that I'd like to convert to 650B...someday...cheers,Andrew On Friday, September 6, 2019, 01:01:45 PM GMT+10, Jim Bronson wrote: I've been running my early

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

I've been running my early (road standard or custom) Riv 650B for years, yes it's low, but it feels normal to me. Originally was 700x28 when I got it in 2005 (short reach brakes even), now 650B x38 with fenders, love it so much this way. Jim Austin, TX On Thu, Sep 5, 2019 at 3:05 PM Joe Bernard

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

The title says 700 to 650. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

That's not the way I interpreted this passage: "tempts a fella to put the Paul motolite to the test it (*if?*) the brakes work in the reverse, 26" *to* 650b or 700c" (not 26" *from* 650b or 700c) I'm not familiar with Justin's frame size, which he hasn't posted in this thread, but the smallest

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

Peter: Justin is looking to go the other way. From 700c to 650b. A relatively easy mod for a frame with removable canti posts, but brazed on/tig'd ones require surgery. IanA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

I've done this (or at least attempted this) with an old VooDoo frame that I tried to convert to 700c. I was using Paul's MotoBMX, which has greater travel range than the Motolites, because the brake arms lack the cutaway close to the cable clamp (so the arms are a little heavier). My takeaway

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

I'm wondering what you're looking to achieve. Appas take 55mm tires I think so I don't think you'll gain anything in tire width or more cush. Unless it's just that you want to tinker and see if it works for the fun of doing an experiment. Then I totally get why you're doing it! Best, Austin

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

I should add "in my opinion" to that. Reading it back now, it has an abrasive tone I didn't intend. Sorry! -- 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: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

There's also the matter of BB height. Riv already designs them low, which negates one of the reasons to 650B-ize a 700c bike while creating a major pedal strike problem. Your 700c Joe doesn't need the fix. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa 700c to 650b via Paul motolite barkes

you can't make the wheel size smaller with the motolite brakes, only bigger. for example, a vintage MTB with 26" wheels can take 650b or even 700c (small tires) using the motolites. but you can't go the other direction unless you have a framebuilder move the canti studs down. On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa spotted in Napa - who’s in our neighborhood?

I do! Fri-Sun usually on my hulking grey/red Hunqapillar around Brown's Valley or my sky-blue metallic Romulus heading up Mt Veeder. I work in SF during the week but it's only a matter of time before we cross paths -br On Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 8:57:21 AM UTC-7, Pancake wrote: > > My

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa, MIT Atlantis versus Jones SWB

Ian. Thank you for the explanation. It sounds like a perfect compliment to the Joe. I’ll just need to raise bike funds to buy one. Or if anyone wants to trade a Sam for a Jones, let me know. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa, MIT Atlantis versus Jones SWB

The chainstays aren't the defining characteristic of Jones geometry! On the LWB with truss fork the HTA is 67.5 and the fork has 76mm offset. Looks like short wheel base HTA is 69 and unicrown fork offers 55mm offset. So you're still getting a long wheelbase that offers stability but more from

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa, MIT Atlantis versus Jones SWB

I believe the complete Jones bikes have chainstays that are 44.5 cm long. Hopefully Jeff will offer the LWB model as a complete. On Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 10:42:03 PM UTC-5, Jonathan D. wrote: > > Thank you for the feedback. I wish the Jones was easier to test ride, but > not many

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa, MIT Atlantis versus Jones SWB

Thank you for the feedback. I wish the Jones was easier to test ride, but not many shops carry it. However, my in-laws do live near Talent so I might have to swing by. The more I ride the Joe, and now that I have Boscos on it, the more I like the fat tire, long chainstay design. Of course

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa, MIT Atlantis versus Jones SWB

Jones was awesome on trails, I had the LWB one. It wasn't as whippy as my now Santa Cruz. I bet a SWB would be fun. I had a Clem. Stable. Boring. Got me to work just fine. Atlantis was decent, stiff and overbuilt for my use and weight. I do miss it. It fit well. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa, MIT Atlantis versus Jones SWB

Jonathan, I am a big fan of the Ti bikes I own (Seven, Blacksheep and the Jones). In all of these bikes I feel a smoothness when I ride that isn't always present in others. I certainly like steel and have never owned a carbon fiber, so that is my universe of experience in frame materials. I

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa, MIT Atlantis versus Jones SWB

Chris. Just curious why you think it is a superlative ride? Any comparisons in terms of ride and feel? -- 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: Joe Appaloosa, MIT Atlantis versus Jones SWB

My Jones is a dedicated off-roader. I'm running 3" knobbies tubeless with 10psi in front, 12psi in back, and the bounce when pedaling on pavement is pretty extreme. On Monday, July 16, 2018 at 1:16:46 PM UTC-4, Jonathan D. wrote: > > Ian - how would you describe the ride feel between the two

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa, MIT Atlantis versus Jones SWB

I have a Joe A and the older version of the Jones diamond Ti frame with the truss fork - so not the LWB.. Although I love both of these bikes, the Jones is a superlative ride. I have the "smaller" slick tires (2.5?) Schwable Marathon Supreme and Alfine 8 drivetrain on the Jones. Talking to

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa, MIT Atlantis versus Jones SWB

Ian - how would you describe the ride feel between the two on pavement? -- 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: Joe Appaloosa, MIT Atlantis versus Jones SWB

I have a Clem and Jones Plus. When I lived in California and rode trails that were beautifully groomed a bike like Clem was just fine. Then I moved to PA and all my local trails are gnarly, root filled, technical singletrack that are designed with modern mountain bikes in mind. Sure, I could

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa, MIT Atlantis versus Jones SWB

I think RBW's introduction of the Wavie bar brings the Jones/Petersen convergence even closer. I just got a Jones H Bar and really like it and the Wavie looks to have a similar grip angle. I was amazed at the difference the Jones bar made in slow speed maneuvering and I think the very

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa: My first Rivendell

Jonathan, Awesome! It's funny how one wants another Riv right after the first! I bought a Clem late 2016 and have been pining for a Sam Hillborne as well! Maybe in 5 years for me :) -Vincent On Friday, March 16, 2018 at 12:02:35 PM UTC-7, Jonathan wrote: > > Today marks 1000 miles on my

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa: My first Rivendell

Great looking bike with handsome colors! Congrats on a thousand miles! Many happy miles down the road. -- 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: Joe Appaloosa: My first Rivendell

Beautiful bike. I love the dark green color with the cream accents. If the color was available in my size, I would have had a hard decision to make make. I also love my Appaloosa :) It is a fabulous bike. I wish you and your wife many years of happy riding experiences. > > > -- You

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa: My first Rivendell

Great stuff! You're all in with three Rivs. My Sam and Atlantis are set up for hauling just like your Joe App. As Grant would say, "it's a good way to go"! Best, Richard On Friday, March 16, 2018 at 3:02:35 PM UTC-4, Jonathan wrote: > > Today marks 1000 miles on my Appaloosa that I bought last

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa: My first Rivendell

Glad you love your Joe Appaloosa, and hope you'll have many happy miles with it. It's such an awesome ride, isn't it? Roberta On Friday, March 16, 2018 at 3:02:35 PM UTC-4, Jonathan wrote: > Today marks 1000 miles on my Appaloosa that I bought last fall, so I > thought I'd make a post about

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa: My first Rivendell

She’s a beaut! Fantastic! With abandon, Patrick -- 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 post to

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa: My first Rivendell

That dark green is so pretty,. Definitely need to take that out tomorrow for St. Patrick's. --Ed C. On Friday, March 16, 2018 at 12:21:51 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > Great looking bike Jonathan! Glad to hear how much you've enjoyed it too. > I particularly applaud your luggage scheme

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa

it is the small trunk sack. It's great for phones, wallets, etc. On Friday, September 8, 2017 at 8:33:34 PM UTC-5, David Person wrote: > > Can I ask what bag that is on the front rack? > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa

David, That looks to be a sackville small trunksack. I keep on on one of my bikes and really like it for a lighter bike. Cheers, Matt -- 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: Joe Appaloosa

Can I ask what bag that is on the front rack? -- 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 post to this

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa

I neglected to say that I will keep the saddle and pedals. On Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 9:19:39 AM UTC-5, Gossamer wrote: > > Looking to sell my 58 Joe Appaloosa. This is a standard build using their > upright build kit. Pictured is a Soma Portola handlebar with Dura Ace > bar-end shifters.

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa and Thursday Night Football

Ryan's got to represent! On Friday, October 28, 2016 at 1:56:44 PM UTC-7, Abcyclehank wrote: > > This was not a Ryan only post but what is the probability that all 3 of us > are Riv loving Ryans. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa and Thursday Night Football

This was not a Ryan only post but what is the probability that all 3 of us are Riv loving Ryans. -- 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: Joe Appaloosa and Thursday Night Football

Funny...I was thinking the very same as you...actually the Jags were sporting Harvest Gold uniforms which looked like the same colour as my Riv road. But I also did think of the Appaloosa sky blue and mustard/butternut colour too. Serendipity or something. Once the game was 24-0 I turned it

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa and Thursday Night Football

Ryan it's good you see Riv while watching Thurs NFL, cause what I see from the Jags is #1 and if they played the Browns on Thursday night it would be #1 vs #2, man I hate the "color rush" era. On Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 7:08:58 PM UTC-7, Abcyclehank wrote: > > Just arrived home after an

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa -- 100 mile report, whimsical photo and Want To Scavenge post

Beautiful bike Bill. I love the way you have it set up!! On Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 2:17:44 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > > I love my Joe Appaloosa. It is a freaking great bike. I did my 35 mile > hilly commute to work again today and I just love how I can ride as hard as > I like and

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa -- 100 mile report, whimsical photo and Want To Scavenge post

Hi Mark, I live in the Saratoga Springs area and would love to come down for a Rivish get together! Tim On Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 11:38:39 AM UTC-4, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > Would love to get a Rivish ride/get together around the gateway to the > Hudson Highlands. Stay tuned! (And

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa -- 100 mile report, whimsical photo and Want To Scavenge post

I purchased an Appaloosa frame on Monday. I'll currently prepping the frame with BoeShield. I'll post pictures when things progress. I'm happy to be part of the RBW Owners Bunch! On Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 11:17:44 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > > I love my Joe Appaloosa. It is a

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa on tour

It sounds to me as if you have quite a bit of cycling experience! On Sat, Jun 18, 2016 at 8:43 AM, Valerie Yates wrote: > Thanks! I felt a little shy about chiming in with my experience in light > of all the very knowledgeable people here so I appreciate your and > everyone's

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa on tour

Thanks! I felt a little shy about chiming in with my experience in light of all the very knowledgeable people here so I appreciate your and everyone's kind welcome. I don't ride in KOPS position on any of my bikes - whether I have drop bars or upright. I always prefer my saddle back and a

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa on tour

Thanks, Val! Most informative. Nice ride report and info. Best thread I have seen in a while here. One last question: Do you ride with your saddle positioned in KOPS, or slid all the way back on the rails, etc? Just curious to see what people like on their upright bikes for

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa on tour

On Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 6:30:10 PM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote: > > I am guessing that some grades were in excess of 9%. Could you tell us > how you used the choco moose(?) bars? How many hand positions do you use on > it, and in what circumstances? > > I usually ride drops and wonder how

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa on tour

Nice ride report!! Great pics!! Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you hit just about all types of road riding terrain on the trip. Downhills, long climbs, flats, etc. I am guessing that some grades were in excess of 9%. Could you tell us how you used the choco moose(?) bars? How many hand

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa on tour

Valerie, Thank you for sharing your experiences with the small panniers. I'm so tempted! Thinking they would pair well with my medium SV Saddlesack. Happy trails on your Joe App! Regards, Richard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa on tour

Thanks everyone for the kind words! Yes, Patrick, it was my first tour on the Joe. It was great! I toured on a Surly Straggler 650B last year and that bike had no life in it. The Joe is fun to ride (and pretty to view) and that adds positive energy to the experience. Richard -- yes, those are

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa on tour

Val, Sweet! The San Juans are a stunningly beautiful and that is a wonderful and challenging route! Well done and what a great (I presume) Inaugural tour. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 8:49:09 AM UTC-6, Valerie Yates wrote: > > I just completed a credit card tour with my

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa on tour

Valerie, Sweet looking Joe App and nice, informative ride report and pics! Looks like a great trip. In the second to last picture are the panniers the Berthoud special small model? Whatever they are I like them. What are your thoughts? Many thanks! Richard On Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa on tour

Great pics, Val. Still smiling after climbing those hills-- says a lot! tailwinds, shoji On Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 11:42:09 AM UTC-4, Valerie Yates wrote: > > I see what you are saying. :) It does feel rather like a dream. Here are > a few pics that my trip-mates took and shared. I plan

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa on tour

Thanks for the photos and the additional *apercus*. I'm particularly interested in your dirt surface impressions. Hell, y'all may just convert me to JAs/Clems/etc. and Wald baskets! But I will keep my drop bars, thank you. And by no means too many photos. Meshing this thread with the long stays

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa on tour

I see what you are saying. :) It does feel rather like a dream. Here are a few pics that my trip-mates took and shared. I plan to assemble my photos in an album in the next few days or so and will include a link. Lizard Head Pass:

Re: [RBW] Re: joe appaloosa photos, registration

+1 for registering on Bike Index, it totally works! One of my time-wasting habits is to browse CL for used bikes and parts. I saw a suspicious post the other day, checked Bike Index, and sure enough it was a stolen bike! Just now heard back from the owner that she recovered her bike. It felt

Re: [RBW] Re: joe appaloosa photos, registration

Yes!!! I need to register my bikes as well, and at some point need to plan an S24O to China Camp, probably taking the train to SF from Palo Alto. It's in my bucket list! René On Wed, Apr 20, 2016 at 1:20 PM, WETH wrote: > Beautiful bike! And thanks for the reminder

Re: [RBW] Re: joe appaloosa photos, registration

Will, That's a good point I hadn't thought of. It just so happens I used photos of my bike in front of the wall outside my house, so that works. But, I'm thinking even better would be to include a photo of yourself with the bike. Put that on bikeindex, and it's gonna be pretty hard to refute.

[RBW] Re: joe appaloosa photos, registration

Thanks for this nudge. I registered my Atlantis and attached two pictures. Took maybe 3-4 minutes. If the LBS folks and others keep a weather eye on the stolen list this should be an effective way to get the word out if you ever need too. What's nice is you can list your parts, if you want. I

[RBW] Re: joe appaloosa photos, registration

I'm just curious as to whether folks here also register their bikes with the local police, if such registration is available. I've done it in Sacramento 40 years ago, and I do it today in Montgomery Co. Maryland. You can now to it online here. Do people not like to put the stickers on

[RBW] Re: joe appaloosa photos, registration

...and if you register, be sure to keep your purchase invoice/receipts so no one can say " But that's my bike, and that's my serial number! Yeah, the one he posted on there!". -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: joe appaloosa photos, registration

It's a 55 with 700c wheels. Yeah, fenders would be nice, but I hardly ever ride in the rain, here. On Wed, Apr 20, 2016 at 2:12 PM, Dave Johnston wrote: > Looks great! Needs some fenders though. Is that the 51cm 650b size? > > -Dave > > On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 3:40:11

[RBW] Re: joe appaloosa photos, registration

Looks great! Needs some fenders though. Is that the 51cm 650b size? -Dave On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 3:40:11 PM UTC-4, Patrick D Kelly wrote: > > A bit of slightly off-topic advocacy here. I'd like to encourage > everybody who hasn't to register their bikes at bikeindex.org. If you >

[RBW] Re: joe appaloosa photos, registration

Beautiful bike! And thanks for the reminder about bikeindex and registering one's bike. On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 3:40:11 PM UTC-4, Patrick D Kelly wrote: > > A bit of slightly off-topic advocacy here. I'd like to encourage > everybody who hasn't to register their bikes at bikeindex.org.

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa -- 100 mile report, whimsical photo and Want To Scavenge post

Oh whoa, I didn't realize that. That is an odd hub design. Man bummer!! On Thu, Mar 24, 2016 at 4:58 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Mark > > That's the problem. That grooved up mess IS THE HUBSHELL. It is > inextricably the hub body itself. The replaceable freehub body is

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa -- 100 mile report, whimsical photo and Want To Scavenge post

Mark That's the problem. That grooved up mess IS THE HUBSHELL. It is inextricably the hub body itself. The replaceable freehub body is steel and looks perfect. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, Ca On Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 2:02:38 PM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Yikes Can you purchase

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa -- 100 mile report, whimsical photo and Want To Scavenge post

You wouldn't believe how (actually) useful a Hope hub is for waking people out of a smartphone zombie state. Super useful for riding through congested areas on college campuses or for alerting hikers on trails. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa -- 100 mile report, whimsical photo and Want To Scavenge post

Yikes Can you purchase an entire freehub replacement? I did that with a Phil Wood hub before On Thu, Mar 24, 2016 at 1:13 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Bill In Westchester > > Short answer, I assume there was a loose body floating around and that > caused the jam, and the

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa -- 100 mile report, whimsical photo and Want To Scavenge post

Whoa. That's a whole different take on a freewheel. I've never had to deal with one like that. I have an Aksium rear wheel kicking around that I don't use. I wonder if it's the same kind of design. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa -- 100 mile report, whimsical photo and Want To Scavenge post

Bill In Westchester Short answer, I assume there was a loose body floating around and that caused the jam, and the groove is the result of that jam. Whatever that loose body was, you cleaned it out when you cleaned out the grease. The Mavic Crossmax rear wheel that I just tried to fix has

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa -- 100 mile report, whimsical photo and Want To Scavenge post

Would love to get a Rivish ride/get together around the gateway to the Hudson Highlands. Stay tuned! (And really, I didn't mean to be so blunt. Not to put too fine a point on it, but you did pretty good for a pencil-sharpening dilettante!) On Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 10:47:44 AM UTC-4,

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa -- 100 mile report, whimsical photo and Want To Scavenge post

Maybe he will have tire inflating episode on Nat Geo one day. Perhaps that requires too many movements for a deep analysis. Maybe a "Raising your kick stand" episode. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa -- 100 mile report, whimsical photo and Want To Scavenge post

@ Mark Reimer: It was very clean when I took the hub apart. Besides the white grease (which was very minimal), it was as you would expect a new hub to look, very clean and new. There was nothing loose in there. But I do want to open it up again and inspect the ratchet ring, maybe I missed

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa -- 100 mile report, whimsical photo and Want To Scavenge post

Ha! Good one Mark! I personally artisanally sharpened that pencil for the soul purpose of using it as a pointer in that photo! Sub-optimal indeed... When I say it locked up, I mean it became effectively a fixed gear. I could not get it undone from that condition until I returned home and took

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa -- 100 mile report, whimsical photo and Want To Scavenge post

I can't imagine how anything in there could cause that groove. The pawls can't move any direction other than in/out. MAYBE if some kind of debris got in there, or if you chipped a tooth on a pawl or the ratchet ring, perhaps that was smashed into the hub body while under load. Any sign of

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa -- 100 mile report, whimsical photo and Want To Scavenge post

Wow. Amazing what it takes to make a bike. Look at all those teensie parts, clips, grooves, etc. Puts a new light on " I cant find the source of the creaking my bike makes.". -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa -- 100 mile report, whimsical photo and Want To Scavenge post

I don't want to be too critical here, Bill, or wander off topic, but the point on your pencil is...sub-optimal, to put it politely. We have a guy here in town that specializes in this, might be worth a look. You are just a bit south of us. http://www.artisanalpencilsharpening.com/ When you

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa -- 100 mile report, whimsical photo and Want To Scavenge post

Hi Bill. I too have been admiring the construction of the rear hub. And the ease of taking it apart. I had a problem though. I needed to take mine apart because on my first ride the rear freewheel mechanism locked up. When I took it apart and looked at the pawls I was amazed that there were six

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa -- 100 mile report, whimsical photo and Want To Scavenge post

"It's also been mentioned (in some thread about Joes) that the rear hub is loud. It's not the loudest I've heard, but it is louder than average. Personally I find this to be a feature, since you can stop pedaling a bit when coming up behind people and they may hear you coming. It's less

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The Eno's not that bad...you can hear it, though On Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 12:55:33 PM UTC-5, Kainalu wrote: > > Check out the solid sounding frequencies coming from a White Industries > freewheel some time, it's an amazing clear the wayer/faux motor rumbler > -Kai > Brooklyn NY -- You

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"Loud pawls save pals" ? On Wed, Mar 23, 2016 at 9:16 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > Loud pawls save lives or something like that. > > On Wed, Mar 23, 2016 at 10:55 AM, Kainalu wrote: >> Check out the solid sounding frequencies coming from a White

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Loud pawls save lives or something like that. On Wed, Mar 23, 2016 at 10:55 AM, Kainalu wrote: > Check out the solid sounding frequencies coming from a White Industries > freewheel some time, it's an amazing clear the wayer/faux motor rumbler > -Kai > Brooklyn NY > > -- >

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Check out the solid sounding frequencies coming from a White Industries freewheel some time, it's an amazing clear the wayer/faux motor rumbler -Kai Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

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Louder pawls make the bike coast faster! ;) I like the sound of my Deore and Velocity hubs. They arent too loud. I like to hear them tick when Im coasting. Feels good. Once I heard a person with a very loud and plasticy sounding hub. I wouldnt want to ride with that one. -- You received this

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On Tue, Mar 22, 2016 at 9:19 PM, Patrick Kelly wrote: > > > It's also been mentioned (in some thread about Joes) that the rear hub > is loud. It's not the loudest I've heard, but it is louder than > average. Personally I find this to be a feature, since you can stop >

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I wish I could experience the Appaloosa, but I'm out of proportion for it. Excited for it's huge cousin Clem coming out this summer, looking forward to a ridiculously? long wheelbase. Anyways, I wanted to back you on the loud freewheel thing being a plus. I had an Ultegra ultrastealth bird

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This may sound trite, but I'm gonna jump to amplify one word Bill used: easy. Riding my Appaloosa also struck me also as being "easy". It's a word that came to me when riding mine, but it sounds too trivial, almost, to speak of. I suspect that riding in a more upright position affects my riding

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa -- 100 mile report, whimsical photo and Want To Scavenge post

Meditate on Rule #10: Rule #10 The harder I pedal the faster it goes. I have not done a Strava comparison to quantify my speed output relative to my perceived level of exertion input. I can ride it as hard as I like, and if I work harder it goes

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Thanks Weth. That's an excellent write up. -- 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 post to this

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That's a valid observation about the bosco bars lack of a forward position. I've slammed my bosco bars down to their lowest possible position and I still feel better with my hands forward of the grips on top of the brakes/shifter. I thought I saw a bosco bar setup with some type of knob or

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El Sapo, Here is a link to an article about putting levers on a bosco bar. The owner Marc posts here and might weigh in on their long term comfort and use: http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2012/06/rivendells-bosco-bars.html?m=1 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

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Hugh, Well, it is almost "mine" since that's the same size and color that I ordered. A big reason I wanted to go check it out in person. When I decided to order one, I knew that the bars would be a question. But I figured that if it turns out I don't like them, I'll just replace them. Given the

[RBW] Re: joe appaloosa photos

What were those tires? On Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 3:30:50 PM UTC-5, Patrick D Kelly wrote: > > Went for a(nother) test ride on the Joe yesterday. It rained a bit, but > then the sun came out. Too bad I had to return it. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/phlatphrog/sets/72157663735364022 >

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