[RBW] Re: How do you like your Catalyst pedals?

Here's a pic of the Catalysts mounted on my Sam, with my size 11.5 shoe balanced on top. This is approx. the position the shoe would be in, though I'd have to get my wife to get an actual shot showing the position I found most comfortable. It'd be very close to this, anyway, with both heel and

[RBW] Appaloosa review

Steve, this is an interesting post. I would be concerned about the canti post brazing. The pictures reveal a quality I haven’t experienced in the Rivendells I own and have owned. I’d certainly share the images and express concern with the Riv team. Best, Richard -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: How do you like your Catalyst pedals?

I'm totally sold on spiked platform pedals, running on 3 of 4 bikes, and agree with the arch concept of the Catalyst. Shanked shoes are not required with good platforms. I'll also state I've never tried a pair of Catalyst. The length was my favorite feature of Grip Kings/ MKS Lambda.

[RBW] Re: How do you like your Catalyst pedals?

ps - I have size 13-ice-skate feet. On Monday, April 2, 2018 at 6:42:11 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > I'm totally sold on spiked platform pedals, running on 3 of 4 bikes, and > agree with the arch concept of the Catalyst. Shanked shoes are not > required with good platforms. > I'll also

[RBW] Re: Clem Baby Hauling

Hi Brian, I'll second the Yepp Mini Front Seat. The long top tube of Clem would be great for front seats. (I had Yepp Mini on my Hunqapillar.) Yepp Mini has easy on/off with anti-theft lock, if that's important to you. Having a baby or toddler up front is great for interacting: You can see

[RBW] F.S. Nitto racks, Bridgestone RB-1, Ta Zephyr, Sun Tour superbe, Honjo

Hello, I have some items I'm ready to let go of. Prices include shipping excluding the Frame. Email me off list for pictures. Thanks, Dylan 1. 1993 56 cm Yellow Bridgestone RB-1 frame and fork good condition no dents. Paint and decals 7/10 comes with mavic headset and original

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Sam Hillborne gravel (under)biking?

Enjoyable post Austin. Made me feel good just reading about your adventure so I can imagine the delight you felt on your ride. Thanks for all the pics of your Sam. Looks good in all its iterations. Best, Richard On Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 7:49:14 PM UTC-4, Austin B. wrote: > > When does it

[RBW] Best first layer wrap for a double wrapping bars

I've not double wrapped a bar before. What have you found to be a good first layer material for double-wrapping? Also, do you find the wrap direction of the base layer matters? My new (to me) SimpleOne has an inverted Albatross bar. which I've found for my hands is too small in diameter

[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Rivendell Clem Smith Jr L

Bill, Belopsky's frantic pace of bike acquisition and disposal is a good thing for the community for several reasons: 1) It provides many opportunities for those his size (alas, or perhaps, thankfully not me...) to get barely ridden, almost new bikes at a discount. 2) It makes my own bike

[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Rivendell Clem Smith Jr L

Not really a discount unless he's taking offers. -- 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: FS: 52cm Rivendell Clem Smith Jr L

Julian pointed out several true things. I was just looking for the reason why, on the 10th Bump of his FS listing, did he confess to doing ‘something silly’? It sounds like there’s an interesting backstory there that he’s eager to tell. BL in EC -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Clem Baby Hauling

Plus 1 on the yepp mini. I just transition from the yepp mini to the nexxt maxi rear because #1 surpassed 33lbsand I'll likely add/upgrade to the nexxt front maxi when #2 gets his head control. Of note is the nexxt maxi line shaves *pounds* of weight off any other seats I've seen.

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Rivendell Clem Smith Jr L

On 04/02/2018 10:00 AM, Julian Westerhout wrote: Bill, Belopsky's frantic pace of bike acquisition and disposal is a good thing for the community for several reasons: 1) It provides many opportunities for those his size (alas, or perhaps, thankfully not me...) to get barely ridden, almost

[RBW] Re: How do you like your Catalyst pedals?

Patrick, I'm pretty sure that is the contact patch - it's measured that way on 3 other Blackspire models I've bought.. (For women feet, the 74mm-wide El Gordos are killer pedals) I bought myself a pair at this price, just to have a back-up, if nothing else. When needed (so far, just Once),

[RBW] Appaloosa review

https://restoringvintagebicycles.com/2018/04/01/rivendell-appaloosa-review/ Nola Wilken's got a new Rivendell Appaloosa. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: How do you like your Catalyst pedals?

Those look like good pedals, Ron. The are longer by VP Vice by a quarter inch, but shorter from the contact area of the Catalyst by at least an inch (is 100mm their full lenght, or the length of the foot contact surface? With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Appaloosa review

To be fair, the brake bosses look like they're tig welded, not brazed. The welds -at least the ones we can see-aren't pretty, but that method was probably chosen for reasons of strength. A builder's eye would be better than mine, but i think you can see there was decent penetration. I can't

[RBW] WTB nitto technocromic stem 25.4 80 mm

Lum, Thanks for the offer. I think a 7 will be too short. I’ll need a 8cm or 9 cm. I was going to try for a used one first before going new. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Rivendell Clem Smith Jr L

Julian: I understand the thinking behind the price, I've just sold too many bikes to see it as realistic. There's always a chance you'll get lucky and find that buyer who just HAS to have your bike, but mostly the used market doesn't care about upgrades and accessories. People look at the new

[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Rivendell Clem Smith Jr L

Joe, to be fair, the Clem in question is oos at Riv, and Belopsky is including a $130+ saddle, a $90 rack (w/the rails), $20+ of nice grips and a bell, and shipping, which, depending upon where the buyer lives, is worth another $75-175 so that's about $250 +/- less than a pre-order Clem, if and

Re: [RBW] Best first layer wrap for a double wrapping bars

I used to wrap bars on beaters with slit innertube. Not particularly comfortable on its own, but it does "bulk out" the bar, provides at least a smidgen (that's metric measurement) of padding under the outer layer if you use a mtb tube, and you can choose thin or thick according to your need. On

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Rivendell Clem Smith Jr L

Also, Clems don’t seem to hold their value especially well. I bought and sold my 59H complete for right about $850. No accessories, but it was in fine shape. Eric On Monday, April 2, 2018, Joe Bernard wrote: > Julian: I understand the thinking behind the price, I've just

[RBW] Re: Best first layer wrap for a double wrapping bars

I just did a Newbaums wrap-grip on a Jitensha semi-straight bar. I wanted it to be just a tiny bit thicker, so I went through my leftover Newbaums scraps, and cut six strips to the length of the grip area, three for each side. Laid side by side right next to each other, the three strips

Re: [RBW] Best first layer wrap for a double wrapping bars

... then he decided to, actually, you know, read the whole post? And, y'know, he found the information he wanted lower down on the screen? But he makes no apology for Shovelglove. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrbybKWwb7c On Mon, Apr 2, 2018 at 1:03 PM, Steve Palincsar

[RBW] Best first layer wrap for a double wrapping bars

Thanks all. I’ll report back once Im done. Tom -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Rivendell Clem Smith Jr L

I've quickly turned around a new Sam and a Cheviot during a 2-year bike buying/spelling spree. I was lucky to sell both for about $300 less that what i paid new. A big hit overall, but way less a hit then it it was anything other than a Rivendell. For someone on the fence or looking at a new

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Rivendell Clem Smith Jr L

In fairness to the Clem, I don't think any bike holds it's value especially well when you buy it new and quickly decide you want to turn it around and resell it. If I paid retail for any new complete bike today, rode it for 10 miles and then decided I wanted to sell it, I'd have to take a big

[RBW] WTT Nitto Noodles for Albatross/Bosco

Currently out of stock at Riv! Any one looking to trade? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Best first layer wrap for a double wrapping bars

I have used two layers of Newbuams cloth tape for doble wrapping. In your case, if you use the Newbaums as the base layer, just be sure to not overlap the base layer tape as you wrap it. It makes the top layer a bit uneven and possibly feel "lumpy". There is no need to overlap since the

Re: [RBW] Best first layer wrap for a double wrapping bars

Steve: Why this? I use this a lot where I want grip*, but I've never thought of using it for bar cover. * http://www.shovelglove.com/ No sweater -- I use a foam base on my tile floor; and I mean to find some cuff weights to get the weight up to 16 lb or so. On Mon, Apr 2, 2018 at 1:03 PM, Steve

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Rivendell Clem Smith Jr L

My memory might be slightly off on this, but I believe I sold my Clem L for $1200 shipped, which is a decent turnaround on a bike that was a few months old. Better than half-of-new, which I agree is the baseline. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Rivendell Clem Smith Jr L

And anyway, it’s better than drugs! :-) Hell: “Finding out that after divorce / death, my spouse sold my bikes for what I told her/him that they cost.” - Max “I really wish I hadn’t started pursuing this line of thought” in A2 Also: “Have you ever tried to sell a diamond?” —

Re: [RBW] Best first layer wrap for a double wrapping bars

Friction tape.  It's the classic answer and for what I want it for, nothing is better.*   The same stuff only white instead of black like the classic friction tape is also available as "hockey tape." Image result for friction tape Note the sheen.  3M makes something they call "friction tape"

[RBW] Re: F.S. Nitto racks, Bridgestone RB-1, Ta Zephyr, Sun Tour superbe, Honjo

PM Sent re: that Sam fork :) On Monday, April 2, 2018 at 11:11:17 AM UTC-5, dylan alverson wrote: > > Hello, > > I have some items I'm ready to let go of. Prices include shipping > excluding the Frame. Email me off list for pictures. > Thanks, > Dylan > > > 1. 1993 56 cm Yellow

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Rivendell Clem Smith Jr L

I bought and sold a Clem recently and took quite a hit but thought it was a fair price. The asking price on this one factors in the regret but seems too high. Most buyers seem to keep their own saddles and pedals so the only added value is the rack. I doubt it will sell for $1,600 but we will

Re: [RBW] Errandonneering 2018

It’s either Mark’s Mini, or the other one, I conflate them. Technically a front rack, I put it on the rear. 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

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa review

Very interesting perspective she has, I've never come across her blog but will be sifting through it a bit. Thanks for sharing, Steve! -Austin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Sam Hillborne gravel (under)biking?

Everyone, thanks for the kind words. I'm looking to do more exploration riding such as this through 2018, especially now that I've got the bike dialed in as I want it. @John--on occasion, I ride out 75 to McKinstry's Mill only to take a left on Sam's Creek. I've never gone down Pearre Road but

[RBW] Errandonneering 2018

You’re welcome, Dave. Yes, I delight in being able to enter the chapel again, and I’ll always delight in me “highland cathedral!” Grin. “Rear carrier”? Bag? A Nigel Smith tweed by Rivendell. The rack, a Nitto. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Errandonneering 2018

Glad you're now able to enter your chapel despite the scents and noises. That's progress! Thanks again for sharing stories of yourself and your geography. Tell me again, please, the brand name of your rear carrier. Dave in Kansas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Errandonneering 2018

Ya, I meant the rack--not the bag. Which model Nitto, if you can recall? Best, D On Mon, Apr 2, 2018, 5:08 PM Deacon Patrick wrote: > You’re welcome, Dave. Yes, I delight in being able to enter the chapel > again, and I’ll always delight in me “highland cathedral!” Grin.

Re: [RBW] Errandonneering 2018

See? I conflated them again! There is no Mark’s Mini front. It’s the Mini-front 32F, plays well with cantis. https://www.rivbike.com/collections/racks/products/nitto-mini-front-rack-32f-20020 With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: FS Sackville and Brooks

The Saddlesack has sold. Saddle is still available. On Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 10:00:31 AM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > > > > >

[RBW] Re: New Bar for the Clem

nice clem! On Monday, April 2, 2018 at 7:23:04 PM UTC-7, Jay Connolly wrote: > > Initially, I fitted my Clem with a Jones Loop bar, but with the long top > tube on the bike, the bar did not come back quite far enough. I did not > want a Bosco, however, because of the 4" rise and because it

[RBW] WTB: Acorn Roll Bag, Black

If anyone is thinking of selling one in decent condition, please contact me off list. Thanks, Tom -- 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: New Bar for the Clem

I think I've mentioned this before, but I dig this 1x Clem with the blue cranks. Stylin! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Turkey Vulture Supreme Gearing: New article about super low gearing on the Analog Journal

I don’t think I can ride gears as low as you like, but I can sure ride those RM-3s! They’re virtually identical to my 80s WTB Cunningham bars. I just need to swap my non-aero levers for something with usable hoods. Good bars. My favorite gearing is 24-34-46 with a 12-27 road cassette, on 26”

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Sam Hillborne gravel (under)biking?

I remember I once rode from Ellicott City to Union Bridge and back. Sams creek road was awesome! I pit stopped in Union Bridge and headed onward to Sykesville on the way back to Ellicott City. Blew up/legs totally shot by mile 55 near Nicodemus Road due to hitting all the hills too hard. Had

[RBW] Best first layer wrap for a double wrapping bars

4mm Specialized Bar Phat gel strips -- 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 group,