Re: [RBW] Kickstand tire rub

On my Clem H's kickstand, you could adjust that plastic bottom up and down. For me, the plastic part fell off w/in weeks, so I got a Pletscher to replace the whole thing. On Wed, Feb 13, 2019 at 12:09 AM Dave Redmon wrote: > > My wife has a 52cm Clem L with Riv's stock silver kickstand, curved

[RBW] Re: FS: Hanford Custom (in the Riv / Compass tradition)

Just a quick note to say that Eric was a model seller, great to work with and meticulous in his packing of the frame. Simon at Hanford was also very helpful, identifying the tubing and dropouts for me, along with a couple more odds and ends. This is a real beauty of a frame; can't wait to get

[RBW] Re: Updated A. Homer Hilsen

So nice! Bill -- 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, send email to

[RBW] Re: Updated A. Homer Hilsen

Brian: Very nice work there, perfect proportions all around. And that ACORN! Such wonderful workmanship, we've got those on all our bikes, so useful and classy. Bravo. BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 5:41:51 PM UTC-5, Brian Campbell wrote: > > Apologies in

[RBW] Re: Updated A. Homer Hilsen

VERY nicelove the forward stay/light situation.  -- 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

[RBW] Kickstand tire rub

Hi Dave, Somewhere along the back side of the black foot there’s a lock/flap with a groove; you just need to unsnap and then slide up or down along the notches in the alloy part to your desired length then fold/snap the locking part back in place. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: FS: Canti Sam Hillborne 51cm, black and cream

Bumping this so I can get started on my wife's bike. On Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 9:10:12 AM UTC-5, phil k wrote: > > I already have some people interested, but pictures as promised! > > Unfortunately, some of the clear coat was scratched as I was bringing this > bike outside to take

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Patrick, the slush would build up from time to time but always fell out on its own before it got annoying. I was also going half my normal speed and spinning very low gears through the deeper stuff though, not sure if that made a difference. I can’t recommend a Clem (or a basket, for that

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Adam Have you looked at this site. You can post your pics here too. https://www.flickr.com/groups/rivendell/ Jon On Friday, February 1, 2019 at 12:29:13 PM UTC-7, Adam Leibow wrote: > > hi all, i want to create a thread where you just post a picture of your > rivendell(s) whenever you feel

[RBW] Re: Comments on 1x12'd MIT Atlanti Or Other Riv's?

I'd be interested to hear how that sunrace sram setup works. I have 1x10 on my bubbe step through. sunrace big cassette, IRD mjolnir crank, silver friction on thumb shifter mount, xt derailler with wolftooth. I get tons of ghost shifting/slipping around on the three smallest gears and don't

[RBW] Re: Fenders

A little leather under each mounting bracket will help silence the rattling. On Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 10:23:27 AM UTC-6, Bill Schairer wrote: > > I’ve ridden with fenders off and on going way back. I’ve only used > plastic fenders and never paid too much attention to the cosmetics

[RBW] Re: Sugino 40x26 wide low double?

He’s my neighbor, too! He’s helped me out with some bike repairs over the last few years, and designing a bike with him has been a lot of fun. He’s very thoughtful and patient, and likes the unique challenges of making an unusual bike. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message

[RBW] FS: 51cm Appaloosa full bike or frame and 50cm MIT Atlantis frame

Selling two Rivs to build two new Rivs. For now Bay Area only, until I figure out shipping logistics. MIT Atlantis 50cm Frame - $1,100 2017 green 51cm Joe Appaloosa - $1,525 Frame only - $925 - Rich built Velocity Atlas wheels with SP dynohub and VO Grand Cru rear hub - Pasela tires (less

[RBW] Re: Comments on 1x12'd MIT Atlanti Or Other Riv's?

Jeremy, I hear you. Do we know that the Atlantis fork, albeit narrower, is not as stout? Good point about the chain line; will have to ask Riv what their thoughts were when they set up that 1x12 Atlantis. The 59 Clem feels too big & long on the single track I ride. On my first Clem H, I

Re: [RBW] FS: 51cm Appaloosa full bike or frame and 50cm MIT Atlantis frame

My PBH is 81cm. The 51cm Appaloosa is slightly bigger than the 50cm Atlantis. They both are well within the geometry range I find comfortable. I like riding the Atlantis around the town, busy streets etc. For longer rides 51cm Joe has been my default pick. In fact 46cm Appaloosa is almost

Re: [RBW] Fenders

Bill: I've installed innumerable fenders of all kinds, from Blumels to Zefals, plastic, plasticized aluminum, polycarbonate, steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Here's what I've found. Once you've installed fenders a few times, it becomes relatively easy as long as you don't have to reshape

Re: [RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

Metin Uz, My apologies I did not see your potential sale to the good Deacon. I did not intend to take a sale away from anyone. Ryan Hankinson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] How do you choose fenders--colors, materials, etc., whether to fender or not

I think fenders are a great boon to bicycle riding. You can run errands in iffy weather, or get out after a storm when the roads are wet, but it’s not raining. I feel like my fenders opened up a lot of riding days, even in California. I do “take a bet on the weather,” on my commute sometimes,

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you choose fenders--colors, materials, etc., whether to fender or not

I once weighed Honjo, Berthoud stainless, and some plastic fender pairs and found that the Honjos weighed 1 lb, the Berthouds 1.5 lb, and the plastics 2 lb. Size in all cases more or less 559 X 45-50; weights included all hardware. OTOH, I more recently weighed the admittedly truncated PB Cascadia

Re: [RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

The only place I've backpedaled a fixed cog off a freewheel hub is in the mountains, never on the road, which is why I wouldn't recommend it. The braking needed on steep dirt trails is far more than needed on pavement. I also use front and back brakes on all of my fixed gear bikes. jim m wc,

[RBW] Re: How do you choose fenders--colors, materials, etc., whether to fender or not

Here's one choice - my buddy's '85 Merc with aggressive road geometry barely fits 23mm tires He has the Portland Design Works fenders and he needed them on this morning, riding in a steady mist Another friend's '85 Merc, very different frame geometry (note the

[RBW] Re: Fenders

My Honjo fenders make no noise whatsoever. Rather than a kit, get the undrilled blanks from Jitensha, drill all your own holes, customize all your hardware, use fork crown daruma, rubber washser, figure how to attach them to your front rack

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Well, if I ever buy a Clem, I'll seriously consider a basket too. Which raises a question: I've tried front baskets on at least 2 bikes, including the huge Newsboy on one bike, and I didn't like the effect on steering even with the bare basket, let alone adding any load big enough to make having a

[RBW] Re: WTB: Tektro R559s (or RBW Silver equivalent)

ETA: PM off-list or email to sameness at Gmail [dot] com. Thanks! -- 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: How do you choose fenders--colors, materials, etc., whether to fender or not

Of course for the serious fenderscenti, it's a big faux pas to run them without the proper mud flaps installed... -- 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

[RBW] Re: Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

Thanks Deacon. I understand now that your brain is literally injured by the cumulative effects of numerous traumas, but figuratively bludgeoned. Your brain has had a rough go over the years, but there was no actual event with a bad guy bludgeoning your head with a shilelagh. I'll repeat

[RBW] Re: Comments on 1x12'd MIT Atlanti Or Other Riv's?

Justin White Industries doesn't have any model listed on their site that is 135mm, QR, with an XD driver. I called White and left a message asking exactly that. I assume it would be the MI5 that would need to take a XD driver. If they can sell that, that's probably the one I would buy I

Re: [RBW] FS: 51cm Appaloosa full bike or frame and 50cm MIT Atlantis frame

Hi Ash, Could you tell me your pbh? Is both 51 Appaloosa and 50 MIT Atlantis too big for you? Regards, Es > On 14 Feb 2019, at 5:29 AM, Ash wrote: > > Selling two Rivs to build two new Rivs. > > > For now Bay Area only, until I figure out shipping logistics. > > MIT Atlantis 50cm Frame -

Re: [RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

Dol blurn it! On Wed, Feb 13, 2019 at 5:14 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > > > And: 36X18 = *54 t total.* > > > > > > On Wed, Feb 13, 2019 at 12:37 PM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch < > rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > >> Looking for ideas for making Boots a fixed gear Allways

Re: [RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

Thanks, Patrick. I’ve no idea on actual diameter, but on Sheldon’s Gear Calculator I use: 29x2.7”, 172.5 cranks, gear inches. 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

[RBW] WTB: Tektro R559s (or RBW Silver equivalent)

[X-Post -> iBOB] Looking for a used pair of Tektro R559 brakes in recessed Allen mount. Ye Olde RBW Silver ones would work, too. Didn't realize how cheap these could be had new, so I guess I'm looking for more of a "Get them out of my parts bin" than a "I've got kids in college" sorta

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

The most challenging conditions for fenders I rode, before giving up on them for a variety of reasons, this among them, is wet/slushy that freezes. Splash/wet snow builds up and packs in and freezes solid, be it mud or snow or combo. This happens when the sun warms the road to make things wet

Re: [RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

Thanks, Philip. Aye, it’s the low gear that concerns me. With bikepacking load it will have the rear wheel portion of 280 lbs on it including my 200 lb engine. I rarely skid except in mud or snow, and I tend to use backpedaling as my primary brake, and I brake hard as needed, only going to

[RBW] WTB: 10sp index shifter

I’m looking for a 10 speed shifter that will index and fit on a Paul thumbie mount. Shimano and microshift do. Others may as well. If you’ve got something lying around, please let me know. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Comments on 1x12'd MIT Atlanti Or Other Riv's?

Bill- Checking their conversion pages: https://www.dtswiss.com/en/support/conversion-charts/end-cap-solution-mtb-rear/ it's evident that nearly all of their MTB hubs are convertible to 5mm QR and that includes their XD driver hubs. You just need to find the right parts (which is fairly easy

Re: [RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

Metin Uz, I sent you a pm (which sometimes goes flooey kablooey, so letting you know here too.) 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

Re: [RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

Yeah, but see, I’ve learned. Well, maybe. A smidge. I’m MOSTLY looking at HOW to get the gearing before I figure out the specifics for achieving the gearing I want. Obviously, I’m failing. Happily, but failing. Grin. I’m playing with just how ridable a 50” gear is for everything. Going uber

Re: [RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

Deacon, I highly recommend you give the ENO a go on your fixed gear hillybike. As a fellow Riv connoisseur who is extremely loyal I would hate for you to spend $1100 to upgrade a stock frame. I have bought 4 new Riv bikes for family members and have purchased 5 used ones to accommodate my

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

jon dukeman, thanks for this! i hadnt seen it. On Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 6:19:44 AM UTC-8, Jon Dukeman,central Colorado wrote: > > Adam Have you looked at this site. You can post your pics here too. > > https://www.flickr.com/groups/rivendell/ > Jon > > > On Friday, February 1, 2019 at

Re: [RBW] Fenders

Bill, those long front French-style fenders (Honjo) buffet badly without the additional front rack attachment - to the point you worry about them possibly contacting the tire at speed. Regards On Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 8:57:35 PM UTC-6, Bill Schairer wrote: > > ... > Ron, > > Yours

[RBW] Re: Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

Thanks, Bill. You are correct, no attack, in my case. I can and have for years ridden a freewheel. When I first discovered (after going barefoot for a few years, which woke up and heightened my proproceptive system and gave me ballance back despite always feeling like I spin like a whirling

Re: [RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

Patrick: This is fun! I am assuming a 28" actual diameter wheel and more or less readily available parts (ie, no 31 t rings or 25 t cogs). A. Vertical dropouts. 1. ENO + 40/36/34 chainrings; 17/20 Dingle; flip side (don't backpedal) 22 t cog. 66, 50, 43 gi. 40 + 17 = 57 teeth. 36 + 20 = 56

Re: [RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

This is the option I would recommend. Older used ENO that takes normal cogs. I’ve ridden thousands of fixed miles with Rotafixed cogs. Bike shop broke a Park chain whip trying to remove a cog of mine. Rota-UN-fixing loosened it easily. Cogs are more likely to come loose with a lower gear of

[RBW] How do you choose fenders--colors, materials, etc., whether to fender or not

I'm in California (where it's raining like heck at the moment) and not a huge fender fan for the mostly dry weather we get. But I have one bike (Breezer Doppler) I bought specifically to be the fendered shopper bike; its only purpose is to get me to the store and back in any weather I dare to

Re: [RBW] FS: 51cm Appaloosa full bike or frame and 50cm MIT Atlantis frame

Dude, that Appa fork crown is sweet! -- 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,

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Adam There are over 11k photos to look at.mostly Rivendells -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

I was thinking of your Quickbeam. I daresay you could reduce the ring sizes and get more or less the same results, but I spent enough time calculating for 700X X 40s and I ain't gonna do any more tonight. But it's fun. Amazing how much you can obsess about gearing when you have only 1 or 2 or 3

Re: [RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

No worries, Ryan, and I am thankful for your offer. I’d be buying the hub only and having it shipped to Riv for Rich to build up anyroad. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] How do you choose fenders--colors, materials, etc., whether to fender or not

Roberta. A lot of good points here. I’ll just add that, if you load your bike on a car rack, ensure your fenders won’t prevent that, or won’t get damaged in the process. We have a 1up rack. It is the most awesome rack. However, the little padded foam rollers they offer to protect your

[RBW] Re: Comments on 1x12'd MIT Atlanti Or Other Riv's?

I looked on ebay and I see some QR rear hubs with XD drivers. Here's a $60 one: EBAY Link

Re: [RBW] How do you choose fenders--colors, materials, etc., whether to fender or not

I live in high desert country where annual snow/rain fall amounts to 14" at the foothills and 5" on the West Mesa. I have fenders on 3 of my 4 bikes, because it's nice to be able to ride on those few days when it rains or (!) snows. At least, I have 2 bikes with permanent fenders and one -- dirt

Re: [RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

No I assumed that; I will buy the sum total of Rich’s build. Offer still stands. That way you can experiment for free without double dipping if the experiment fails. Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Adam: Nice Sam. I like the bottles too, tho' it seems that the color doesn't match the frame? (I'm somewhat color blind.) But they are nice; who makes those? Are they double-walled? On Wed, Feb 13, 2019 at 6:53 PM Adam Leibow wrote: > jon dukeman, thanks for this! i hadnt seen it. > > On

[RBW] Re: Updated A. Homer Hilsen

Ha! Thanks! I still mean to get out your way one day ! On Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 1:31:40 PM UTC-5, kobe wrote: > > Now all you need is a 60 degree day like we had a few weekends ago. Good > to see you have been busy over the winter and the changes to your Homer > look great, and those

[RBW] Re: FS: Hanford Custom (in the Riv / Compass tradition)

+1 on this. On Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 1:35:34 PM UTC-5, Eric Karnes wrote: > > Glad everything arrived in order! It's a wonderful bike and I hope you > enjoy it. > > I also HIGHLY recommend Simon. Amazing craftsman and really great guy. If > any of you are in the Philadelphia metro

[RBW] How do you choose fenders--colors, materials, etc., whether to fender or not

I've seen a lot of posts about fenders recently, and I have lots of questions about them. I've never known about fenders until about two years ago when I learned about Rivendell, joined this board, and bought my SKS-fendered Joe A., my first bike with fenders. I don't ride in the rain, but I

[RBW] How do you choose fenders--colors, materials, etc., whether to fender or not

There are safety tabs from PDW for metal fenders. -J -- 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: Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

Oh, I forgot to answer Bill’s question on cause. Each concussion was different, the first one coming at age 12 when the swing I was on broke at its apex and I landed on my head. They knew to treat the broken neck, but since my brain wasn’t showing through me skull, they didn’t look for much in

[RBW] Re: FS: Hanford Custom (in the Riv / Compass tradition)

Glad everything arrived in order! It's a wonderful bike and I hope you enjoy it. I also HIGHLY recommend Simon. Amazing craftsman and really great guy. If any of you are in the Philadelphia metro area, he also does repairs and alterations to existing frames. Eric On Wednesday, February 13,

[RBW] Re: Comments on 1x12'd MIT Atlanti Or Other Riv's?

Not to derail (hah!) this thread, but I had also briefly considered an MIT Atlantis as something to work towards as a replacement for my current CleMTB. I was at Riv HQ a couple of weekends ago and got a chance to look more closely at the demo bike that's built up pretty closely to my Clem, as

[RBW] Re: Fenders

What Univega touring bike Bill? Can you post photos? Craig in Tucson On Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 9:23:27 AM UTC-7, Bill Schairer wrote: > > I’ve ridden with fenders off and on going way back. I’ve only used > plastic fenders and never paid too much attention to the cosmetics of it >

[RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

I don't suppose the track ends could be a one-off factory special at source? Is it something Riv could request from their builders? Stranger things happen at sea, as they say. IanA Alberta Canada -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

My older WI ENO hub can accept a normal thread on fixed cog. Maybe hunt eBay for one of those. Or get some other frame that already allows big tires + fixed gear (Jones, Surly Karate Monkey, Soma Juice, Kona Unit, etc etc etc) Eric On Wednesday, February 13, 2019, 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW

[RBW] Re: Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

Deacon Patrick Over the last several years you've universally used a single descriptor for your brain: 'bludgeoned'. In all those years I've never picked up what that actually means. I know what the word means. "to bludgeon" means to beat with a blunt weapon. So, is your brain literally

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bars Make Brilliant AllWays Adventure Bars

Impressive paint job on those bullmoose bars! 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

Re: [RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

On Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 1:05:17 PM UTC-8, Eric Daume wrote: > > My older WI ENO hub can accept a normal thread on fixed cog. Maybe hunt > eBay for one of those. Yes indeed. Here is one I

[RBW] Re: Fenders

There are two ways you and "clean up" the fender line on the rear of that Trek, if you wish: One way is get a small plastic spacer from the hardware store (they come in different diameters and lengths) and install it between the fender and the chain stay, using a longer bolt. This will

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bars Make Brilliant AllWays Adventure Bars

Just got a set of these handlebars second hand, they are beautiful. Very excited to try them! I could see these becoming pretty valuable if riv decides to stop making them. On Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 2:19:00 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which I get a perfect day to test out

[RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

Looking for ideas for making Boots a fixed gear Allways Adventure Beastie (I’m currently leaning toward option 1). Goal: Three fixed gears that can be simply shifted on the road/trail to cover all terrains. Gears needed: High: 60-70” for long road descents. Yes, I could go with a lower gear

[RBW] Re: Comments on 1x12'd MIT Atlanti Or Other Riv's?

Thanks for the reply Adam, but I was asking a different question. I'll ask it again: Is there a rear hub with: 135mm OLD spacing + a Quick Release axle + non-disc brakes + SRAM XD driver ? If that rear hub exists, then one could run a 10-50 cassette on an Atlantis. If no such hub exists,

[RBW] Re: Comments on 1x12'd MIT Atlanti Or Other Riv's?

I have the 11-50 12 so Sunrace cassette sitting unused. I doubt I’m going to use it so if anyone wants to buy... -J -- 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

[RBW] Re: Comments on 1x12'd MIT Atlanti Or Other Riv's?

Good to know, Adam. Makes sense. And you experienced this groupset already and had no issues. I noticed the article Colin referenced recommended swapping out the GX derailleur for the X01. If you didn’t have issues then likely not worth it, unless a sig bunch of folks noticed alignment probs

[RBW] Re: WTB: riv sugnio xd2, triple or double

crank found! thanks. On Monday, February 11, 2019 at 1:59:24 PM UTC-6, jamin orrall wrote: > > looking for a sugino xd2 > 46x36x24 or 40x26 wide low > looking for 170 length but i'm open to 175. > > thanks!!! > Jamin > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Updated A. Homer Hilsen

Thanks all! -- 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, send email to

[RBW] Re: Updated A. Homer Hilsen

Now all you need is a 60 degree day like we had a few weekends ago. Good to see you have been busy over the winter and the changes to your Homer look great, and those lugs still amaze me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Comments on 1x12'd MIT Atlanti Or Other Riv's?

yeah that makes sense. maybe ill try putting an index shifter on. -- 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: Comments on 1x12'd MIT Atlanti Or Other Riv's?

more than likely it's the *friction* silver shifter mated to the 10s setup. some people have noted success with 10speed friction, but mostly what i hear is that because the cable pull is so minute between gears on the 10s and 11s cassettes, friction shifting is very sensitive and ghost shifting

[RBW] Re: Fenders

Correction to my previous: If the chain stay is threaded, you'd need to drill it out so you can use a bolt with the self locking nut on the end. Otherwise, the spring could not be compressed. Not sure what I was thinking about. On Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 12:19:34 PM UTC-6, George

[RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

Thanks, Ian. Great minds think alike, though so do mediocre ones. Grin. Explored and not a viable option. I guess there aren’t enough brilliantly stupid people (aka fixed gear hillybikers). Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

Great question, Bill. I’ve had multiple concussions since I was 12. There is a snowball effect to concussions, both in liklihood of additional concussions and in the damage subsequent, lesser concussions can cause. Like the infrastructure of a city in a sever earthquake that gets hidden micro

[RBW] Re: Comments on 1x12'd MIT Atlanti Or Other Riv's?

Bill- There are many rear hubs spaces at 135 that can take an XD driver. White Industries t11 is 130 and reputedly has an XD driver. https://www.whiteind.com/t11 Or any number of DTSwiss: (centerlock makes a decent rim braked hub) https://www.dtswiss.com/en/products/hubs-rws/hubs/ Any reason

[RBW] Re: Roadini handlebar ideas

This configuration is actually super practical! Drop bars offer aggressive (corners), more aggressive (hoods) and super aggressive (drops) riding positions. When I want to provide some relief to back and shoulders I had nowhere to go. This solution gives you best of both worlds! The corners

Re: [RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

What happened when you unscrewed the fixed cog? The one time I unscrewed a cog, the bike simply freewheeled and I stopped with brakes. I rode home carefully and rotafixed the cog. I also once jacked up a cog that had a lock ring on it! It back-screwed when I dropped off a sidewalk, and I rode

[RBW] Re: Fenders

In my experience metal fenders are definitely not quieter than plastic, and take some extra tinkering to achieve a similar noise level. Leather washers help, as does an extra attachment point over the front if it extends far forward. The noise is also different in nature: metal rings while

Re: [RBW] Kickstand tire rub

Thanks for that info! On Wed, Feb 13, 2019, 9:02 AM Coal Bee Rye Anne Hi Dave, > Somewhere along the back side of the black foot there’s a lock/flap with a > groove; you just need to unsnap and then slide up or down along the notches > in the alloy part to your desired length then fold/snap the

[RBW] Re: Sugino 40x26 wide low double?

Fitz Cyclez, great! He's my friend's neighbor in Santa Rosa, lovely guy. On Tuesday, 12 February 2019 11:17:32 UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: > > I was just defining my wide-low double gear setup for my new Fitz > All-Road, and the gearing looks pretty similar. > > 40/24 x 11-26 11 speed,

[RBW] Comments on 1x12'd MIT Atlanti Or Other Riv's?

Bill, Colin, Adam - all great info! Thank you. I was also thinking of raiding my Clem drivetrain, if I go forward with an Atlantipillar ... but this 12-spd Gx setup is so intriguing, and not as expensive as I thought it was. Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

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 . > > > > > > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the