Ah contraire. In my case a singlespeed has one speed, slow.
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Lots of great recommendations thus far. Thanks all!
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I quibble harder: they are single geared bikes. You can go many speeds on it!
Slow to fast!
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Sorry, not necessarily on "drive side" since by that time the rear wheel
was fixed and symmetrical. But I did break spokes just below nipple on rear
wheel, twice. I forget what side.
On Sat, Jan 19, 2019 at 8:30 PM Patrick Moore wrote:
> Are you worried about weight or about aesthetics? For
Might give it a go then, thanks.
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Are you worried about weight or about aesthetics? For weight, that depends
on your own weight, the weight of your loads, and how you ride. My Riv
customs are built around 26" (559 bsd) wheels, and long before the Compass
Elk Pass I used the very supple and nice riding Specialized Turbo to
commute
This thread as well as Bill Lindsay's recent posts inspired me. I pulled the
trigger on a 56 Atlantis yesterday. I also have a 62 Quickbeam and a 60 Ram,
both bought on second hand market, but am looking forward to my first
Riv-assembled build with the customizations I want.
Jamison if you
Jamison,
Where are you located? I would not oppose letting someone test ride my 56 mit
Atlantis if you were in my area. Others might as well.
Of course, we just got snow, so we would likely have to wait a few weeks.
Just in case anyone misunderstands, it is not for sale.
Best regards,
Hi Matt, I live in NYC, so probably too far for a test ride, though I
appreciate the offer.
Todd, congratulations on the new bike! I too am a bit worried about missing
out on whichever frame size I choose.
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Sweet shirt! You've got some excellent grandchildren.
Stephen
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Great choices all around. The racks and bags are an aesthetically pleasing fit.
I never hear anything but awesome reviews of this frame - easy to see why.
Keep posting your wonderfully scenic rides - I look forward to them.
Best,
-Jacob
Brooklyn
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So I ordered a 60cm Cheviot in RBW Blue last night. Still trying to decide on
sizing for the Atlantis. Still looking for a 56 Bombadil.
Enjoy the long weekend.
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Hey Derek,
Happy to hear of another WM Rivendellian. Your logic makes sense to me. I
have a Moonlander for winter riding, Bombadil with 2.3” tires, and a few 33mm
go-faster versions.
If you know anyone looking for a clean XL Moonlander (2nd one) let me know; I
have picked up a Jones and have
I prefer riding a fixed gear on windy days. I kinda believe in the "flywheel"
affect, it seems to help in those conditions. It also helps in climbing over
short hills.
One other benefit of fixed gear riding, for me anyway, is that it helps in
dialing in your riding position... especially true
Does the measurement for a tire include the knobs if it is a trail tire?
Or does a 42mm knobby tire extend beyond a 42mm bald tire?
On Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2:24:19 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
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> Oh, and a simple way to test if a tire will fit is to use a compass to
> draw a 44 mm
Derek,
Riv just posted a “new” low double version Silver crank with a chainguard.
That would be brilliant on a Clem. Might be interested in your JA crank too.
Ryan
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I've had a Jandd Masada for years & highly recommend it.
https://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FMC
It coverts to a daypack, which I find to be a handy feature.
Kent Peterson
Eugene, Oregon
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Friend,
My Compass Steilacooms are nominal 39mm, and measure 37mm with knobbies (they
don’t stick out) actual. I’m unsure how other companies measure, and suspect
there is not consistancy.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Thanks for the report on these. I had been thinking about giving them a try
but have had a need to yet. I have Albatross on my Sam and Billie's on my
Appaloosa. I had the Billie's set up with thumb shifters which I recently
took off. I found that when the bike was shifted into a low gear the
I've only used the 700C X 60 Big Ones tubeless, but I think that the G One
is the current name for the same or a very similar tire -- ie supple,
plump, light; if so, I would guess that the 40 mm Big One is close to what
you want. I can't say enough good things about the 60 mm Big One run
tubeless;
This very same topic came up recently on the iBob list. Here is my take.
I've been riding fixed since about 1996; almost exclusively fixed since
2004 or so, if not earlier. I've also ridden ss (1X1) off road, after
trying fixed off road and disliking it. I ride in rolling terrain and in
often
EC,
Congratulations! Living in a garage isn't all that bad.
Stephen
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Jamin,
Sweet bicycle!
Stephen
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Weston,
Thank you! I use the Wald 135 (Clem Basket) on all my bikes, I like the
extra height.
Best,
Stephen
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Riv advised so for a very good reason do heed it as they don't want
unhappy customers anymore than you want to be one !
For the most part bikes for tall people not only need to to be taller but
longer in overall reach from center, without the need for very tall/long
reach stems
I'm looking at getting a hip pack (aka Fanny Pack). I've looked at a few
from North, Swift, and not much else. I was wondering if anyone has any
recommendations for a reasonably priced durable pack. I'd be using it for
riding but also when I am carrying one of my kids on my body so I can
Here’s my review of my Quickbeam, from a few years ago.
https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/quickbeam-sightings
With abandon,
Patrick
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Joe and Clem both use 135 OLN rear spacing so no problems with chainline.
You can do all sorts of double combinations with the two bigger rings on the
Silver cranks, or set it up wide/low like Clem completes come with a granny
ring, middle ring and outer guard. The completes use 38-24, which
It takes 700c. Currently soma cazaderos.
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Hi Tom
I ride a 60 Cheviot & a 61 Atlantis. My pbh is 89.5.
Here’s a shot of my Cheviot showing seatpost extension.
It looks like your at the top of the pbh range for a 60.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/mAj8dEGsWpbgpyEV6
Howard
Livonia Mi
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Todd , that sounds like fun! Let me know when you get your Atlantis, I would
love to try it out.
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What would be a good choice for a 40mm tire comparable to a Compass tire? I can
get a Compass Barlow 38mm pI would like it to be a bit larger if a good choice
is available. They would be for road and light gravel.
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There ya go! All set! Grin. My Quickbeam has Compass Steilacooms (38 mm), the
knobbie sisters to the Barlows, and I ride them on all kinds of stuff,
including rocky, rooty singletrack.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Rivendell Friends,
I have rarely ever experienced a single speed bike. I can count the number
of times one one hand I have ridden one. I know have the opportunity to
build up a AHH and am considering a single speed, or a 1x9(or 10,11,12).
Then reading Rivs email today I saw Will rides a 2x1.
What Jon and Scott and Patrick said.
I had this happen with the same set-up. Only once, but it was at a bad
time.
I got home, loosened the bolt, cleaned everything, applied a very thin coat
of blue locktite, and torqued to 140 in*lb.
Problem solved.
-Jack-
On Friday, December 28, 2018 at
Hi, I was wondering about this, too. I have the standard build Clem H
(w/55cm Bosco bars), which I do love, but I feel, dare I say, a little too
upright. Also, I feel like the cockpit can get cramped on tight turns when
I'm having to walk the bike between traffic (I'm in NYC). I did an image
Really nice photos. Where can I get that sweet Bullmoose Stem?
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Thanks for the update, Conway. I just bought one of these from Riv to hold up a
Sim Works fun bar 3 on an old Panasonic MC7500. Great stem to play around with
fit.
Best,
Aaron
Poconos
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I have recently bought model master blue/green hobby paint with the number
2135 on it at my local craft store. I can't say it's an exact match for my
2008 atlantis, but close enough.
On Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 3:15:06 PM UTC-5, Eric Grim wrote:
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> Greetings, I recently bought my first
I’ll second Irvine/Orange County. Irvine has a wonderful amount of paved trails
you can ride. Don’t miss out on the back bay loop (part of the Mountains to Sea
Trail). If you come to Orange County there’s also a boardwalk in Newport Beach
that would be perfect as it’s flat and has ocean views
Tom,
I will verify that you and I (99.5pbh) are just slightly over a real
comfortable fit on any Cheviot. When in doubt ask for Will he is 6’4” or 6’5”
I believe and has been 100% honest each and every time. He can relate to our
perspective and situation perfectly. He has also tipped me off
Hey I'm in Brooklyn so you can check mine out when it arrives (although it
will likely be awhile as wheels need to be built etc.). I'd be interested
in trying out the Cheviot.
Actually seems to be a bigger Riv community here in NYC metro than I
thought. Let's get a ride together in spring. Happy
Carla, which is more important, plush or 40mm? In my experience, Barlow Pass
38mm are at lest as plush as Schwalbe 2.1” Liteskin Thunderburts, though the
ride characteristics vary because of the different width). There is the 44mm
Snowqualmie by Compass. But if plush is your delight, I’d stick
$1400 plus shipping for the Sam
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Oh, and a simple way to test if a tire will fit is to use a compass to draw a
44 mm circle on an index card or cardstock, mark where your rim ends on your
frame (2 spots rear, one front), remove your wheel(s) and hold the circle there
to see what clearence you have.
Which bike you riding? Do
After tossing out a PSA for what I believed to be a 56 in my area, it turned
out to be a 58. By the time I confirmed the size, someone beat me to it. So,
I'm looking for a 58 or 60 Quickbeam still. A Simpleone or Frank Jones would
also be considered.
Best regards,
Matt B
Oswego, IL
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APPROVE!
I was out on a coffee run on my 56 MIT Atlantis when I read this.
Acquiring bikes in the wintertime helps keep everybody warm, on several
levels, and that's a fact.
Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA
On Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 7:27:29 AM UTC-8, Todd Ferguson wrote:
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> This thread
It’s my Fredward(Handsome)singlespeed and I know it can take 40 without fenders
and will take fenders with the Compass Barlow Pass so it’s pretty versatile to
just use the Compass tires! I do love the Barlow’s!
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Oh Lordy, I hope you are right. The Devil came down to Georgia and
whispered in my ear "You keep looking at that Cheviot email that just came
out. Wouldn't it be cool if you moved all the parts off your Sam Hillborne
and on to a Cheviot frame?" I watched in helpless disbelief as my hand
Great build! I really dig the Clem basket on there, looks like a great fit
with the shopsack. Those olive oil green and the orange Cheviot's are
perfect to my eye. I had a chance to ride a 60cm at Rivelo in Portland for
an hour or more (thanks John for the extended ride time, so nice!) and I
Hi Andrew,
What size wheels does the Sam take?
Thanks!!
On Sat, Jan 19, 2019 at 1:53 PM Andrew Huston <
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> $1400 plus shipping for the Sam
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Hi all. Picked up a lightly used Joe Appaloosa complete last year and enjoyed
tinkering with bar set ups and cruising around town. However in the end it was
too similar to the other bikes I have from a purpose standpoint. Luckily I
picked up a blemished Clem Smith Jr from from the guys at
I've always loved the cheviot's looks, but riv has advised too small for
me. anyone out there about 6-5 97 pbh riding one? how is it? my current
rivs from 62 to 68, all good.
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That’s an idea!
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The Barlow Pass EL is a 40mm tire on my 25mm outside width rims.
Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito Ca
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I have one quibble about the title and content of this topic as it seems to
have morphed to a new thread: Singlespeed and fixed are not fungible. They're
very different riding experiences and when someone says "singlespeed", they
mean one gear that freewheels. Thank you carry on.
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Take a look at Lone Peak. They make the most durable packs I've used. I'm
still using panniers I purchased in 1992. The zippers are super strong,
cordura is triple stitched, designs are well thought-out. They are made in
Washington.
On Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 12:58:40 PM UTC-8, Dave
Bobbers, I've got front and rear, New-In-Box Shimano CX-70 brakes for
sale. How bout &100, shipped CONUS?
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I really like High above bags
He makes a cool system for adding water bottle holders onto the waist band .
Pretty custom too as far as color combos.
> On Jan 19, 2019, at 3:36 PM, John Bokman wrote:
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> Take a look at Lone Peak. They make the most durable packs I've used. I'm
> still using
I had chocomooses early in this thread, but I'm currently running albastaches
in NYC traffic on a Clem, happily. Might be switching it around again soon,
maybe bullmoose, maybe noodles (could keep my cockpit controls from the
albastache that way)
Definitely putting the ice spiker pros on sooner
Mountain Smith Lumbar packs. Because of my vertigo, I can only carry weight at
my waist, and I love them.
https://mountainsmith.com/gear/products/all-lumbar-packs.html
With abandon,
Patrick
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I’m tempted but don’t have an immediate need for them. I will say though that
any one who buys them will want to know if all the spacers/bolts are included,
you may want to add that info.
Darin
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Man, i didnt expect to read this thread and come away wanting a fanny pack,
but now i do. Any issues with rubbing skin while riding?
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Bullmoose gives a nice compromise between upright and drops. I love mine on my
59 Clem. Jones bar is nice too.
Tom
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No idea about rubbing, Drw. That’s what a big saddlebag is for! Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
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I built this road frame up because it's winterish here and I like to have
projects going most of the time anyway. I've got a Mark's Rack I could put on
this and I am pro utilitarian riding. But a front rack w/ basket on a 25mm
tired wheel? Maybe too thin, right? Max tire width up front is 28mm
There’s nothing wrong with putting a Marks rack on a skinny tired bike.
Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito Ca
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Derek,
I agree on the rational for wider tires (right now its the only thing
keeping me from buying a hillborne).
In response to your questions:
1. When I ran 650bx2.4s on my 52 Clem, I had chain rub between the tire
and chain using a 110 BB when in my lowest gear (throwing on a 113 BB
I have the standard build silver wide-low double on mine, which is the same
crank arm as the silver triple (i'm 95% sure)...
On Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 5:49:14 PM UTC-8, Collin A wrote:
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> Derek,
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> I agree on the rational for wider tires (right now its the only thing
> keeping me from
I like the color and I don't see any reason to not run a small rack. The weight
rating on those things is very low, so you're not going to drag any major
shopping loads home on it. It'll be great with a small trunk bag for tools,
phone and whatnot.
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