Re: [RBW] Re: 3x9 brifter recommendations? (Sam Hillborne 62cm, Tektro r559, noodles)

Wow, it's wild how they sorted out getting "Shirmego" to work! I'm frustrated that it seems a standard Shimano triple shifter probably won't work with the Sugino XD2 crankset. So the options are: (1) get a shimano crankset without the great low range of a the Sugino XD2 (2) Shirmego that allows

Re: [RBW] Re: 3x9 brifter recommendations? (Sam Hillborne 62cm, Tektro r559, noodles)

Another option would be asymmetric shifting. Brifter for the rear, bar end for the front. He'd have indexed for the cassette, which is where most of the shifting happens anyway, and you'd get the trimming and compatibility of friction up front. On Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 8:48:38 AM UTC-5,

Re: [RBW] Re: What're the best cantilever brakes out there?

And there is a significant difference between /formal standards/ (a specification that has been approved by a standards setting organization) and /de facto/ /standard/s (a specification (or protocol or technology) that has achieved widespread use and acceptance – often without being approved

[RBW] Re: Big Bottle and Cage Recommendations

I have Blackburns make of this. I can attest that the dangling straps are not ideal and typing them up when you aren't carrying a bottle is a hassle. However, I can strap in things that aren't a nalgene such as a rolled up jacket, small dry bag, etc. When the Nalgene is in it, it doesn't

[RBW] Re: Rebuilding MKS Touring Pedals

I find rebuilding MKS Sylvans to be one of their best 'features'. Since they always come with too little grease it's a *pleasant ceremony to add grease and adjust new Sylvans*, and it's pretty easy in my experience. As for keeping the ball bearings herded, I hold the pedal with the 'bearings

Re: [RBW] Re: 3x9 brifter recommendations? (Sam Hillborne 62cm, Tektro r559, noodles)

I like that idea Jonathan, but my friend says his knees hit the bar ends when they’re in the extended back position (low gear for the front/left, high bear on the rear/right). As I write that it occurs to me that perhaps wider bars are a cheaper and possibly better solution. But the friend is

Re: [RBW] Re: 3x9 brifter recommendations? (Sam Hillborne 62cm, Tektro r559, noodles)

As I said, you might get lucky. Matching 105 brifters to the 105 fd means the shifter-to-derailer action will be correct, so that's a start. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

On 4/15/19 11:03 PM, Drw wrote: This is not about berthound saddles, but I’m a little frustrated, so excuse the venting. You're right, it's not.  And adding it to this discussion does a disservice to everyone.  You should start a new discussion about Selle an Atomica saddles.  That way,

Re: [RBW] Re: What're the best cantilever brakes out there?

Like brake lever pull, BB width, headset diameter, rear hub OLD. Standards seem to exist for others to deviate from. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Monday, April 15, 2019 at 5:03:29 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > So because there is a different standard for bottom bracket threading to >

Re: [RBW] Re: 3x9 brifter recommendations? (Sam Hillborne 62cm, Tektro r559, noodles)

Friction fd shifter on the down tube. I used that with campy ergo for a while and liked it fine. I think I read Mark A. uses a dt front shifter for cross so the bar end doesn’t get in his face during run ups with the bike shouldered. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: 3x9 brifter recommendations? (Sam Hillborne 62cm, Tektro r559, noodles)

There's another way you can go that would solve all the issues: Microshift Advent 1x for drops. It's relatively cheap, but you'll need the whole kit: Wide range 9-speed cassette, right brifter and matching left lever, rear derailleur (use current chain). Then you ditch the big and granny rings

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

On Monday, April 15, 2019 at 8:25:00 PM UTC-7, Drw wrote: > > I got the h2 purchased 4 days ago direct from sell anatomica. The “2” > versions were supposed to be the fixed versions. I can’t speak to previous > iterations, since I never owned one, but I’m definitely gonna complain > about this

[RBW] Re: Big Bottle and Cage Recommendations

Thanks, Ted and Drw. The clearance issue is from the cranks (I think they are raising the brazons on the production run), not the cage (the Many Things cage has no width issues). Drw, thank you for the offer. I'll stick with my Nitto rear rack and panniers, and figure out what works with the

[RBW] Re: Big Bottle and Cage Recommendations

VO Mojave has served me well though only with light use... fits a variety of 32oz insulated bottles though tolerances were different between kleen kanteen, hydro flask, etc. so a few rattled much more than I’d have liked. I just wrapped the narrowest bottles with extra cloth rim or handlebar

[RBW] New Bike Day! 50cm MIT Atlantis

Nice, another black wheels/racks Atlantis! I did the 2-speed thing for a while, it's so simple and fun. Enjoy! -- 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

[RBW] PSA: Big (66cm) Quickbeam on eBay

HERE . Glad it's way too big for me, or I'd snap it up! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

this is about berthoud saddles. for what it's worth, I got one from James a couple years back (hi James) and have ridden it maybe a thousand miles, and no problems, great comfortable saddle. I weigh about 190 pounds. I have used only Obenaufs on it, have tensioned it slightly. maybe there is

[RBW] Re: What're the best cantilever brakes out there?

Initially when I built up my first Rivendell 2 yrs ago I used Cantis. Went through, I think, 4 pairs, out of curiosity how they differ - VO Zeste, CR-710, Avid Shorty Ultimate and one other I can't remember. I was most impressed with the Avid in terms of performance and design (I'm not

[RBW] Re: Big Bottle and Cage Recommendations

Yes, the Mojave and any 40 oz option clears just fine. -- 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: 3x9 brifter recommendations? (Sam Hillborne 62cm, Tektro r559, noodles)

Thanks Aeropref, that’s just what I needed to know. Could you tell me which front derailleur you’re using with that setup? -- 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,

[RBW] Re: 3x9 brifter recommendations? (Sam Hillborne 62cm, Tektro r559, noodles)

I'm running the Sugino 26/36/46 crank with a Sora FD3030 front derailleur on my Sam. The Shimano R3030 and R3000 brifters work fine. I think you'd miss that lower gear if you went to a double. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Big Bottle and Cage Recommendations

Re clearing cranks: The Mojave cage has a very long mounting rail with the bottom hole close to the bottom of the cage. Might allow clearing the crank even with a lower than normal braze on placement. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day! 50cm MIT Atlantis

Well, that bike could take you there and back again, if ever one could. Looks bombproof, but comfy. Nice! Congrats, Tom PS. Don't think this will be your only Riv. Resisting is futile. You'll be poor, but in a happy kinda way. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Big Bottle and Cage Recommendations

Aye, bottle width looks to be an issue. Diameter of the Kleen Kanteens: 40oz: 3.6" (should fit well on the downtube brazons) 64oz: 4.3" (Too big for the Downtube brazons, but may work with the strapon mounts on the seattube.) Ideas for tall bottles (preferably not plastic) that are more the 3.6"

[RBW] Re: Big Bottle and Cage Recommendations

I use the VO Mojave cage with a 40 oz. Kleen Kanteen on a daily basis. Works great. Jandd stem bags also fit 40 oz bottles perfectly and have some insulation. I've used the 64 oz. bottles with a King cage but only on tours. The straps take too much fiddling for easy on/off. I liked the idea of

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

Just to add my experience, I have two berthoud aspins that I really like. One is almost a year old and one is only about 3 months in. The year old one is very very comfortable. I had a brooks b17 for about 8 years before that and it was fine. Plenty comfortable but eventually i couldn't get the

[RBW] Re: Big Bottle and Cage Recommendations

DP, I fear you may be looking for unobtainium. I think all the 64oz containers out there are too large diameter for even oversized bottle cages like the VO Mojave. Largest one I have used is the hydroflask 40oz widemouth insulated bottle, which works great with the VO cage on the seat tube of

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day! 50cm MIT Atlantis

Very nice bulid Tim! What is your pbh and the distance between the center of the crank to the top of your saddle? Edgar > On 17 Apr 2019, at 4:05 AM, Tim Baldwin wrote: > > Tom, I was planning on keeping the Troll and putting 2.8s on for winter > riding but that Gus is tempting. Luckily not

[RBW] Re: For sale: Brooks B-17 Narrow Honey

Since no inquiries about this saddle, I'll drop my price to $75.00 shipped CONUS. Please DM me with questions. On Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 3:59:30 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > Hello forum, > I'm offering for sale my little to no used B17N in honey color. It > has never been wet

[RBW] Re: FS: Front Ortlieb Panniers, North St. Bags Pittock Travel Pouches, Trangia Alcohol Stove

Stove is gone, Price drops/updates: *Ortlieb Panniers - $80 shipped* --I also learned from another lister that the red one is a front roller in "Cordura Plus" fabric and the black one is a sport packer classic. I also have a full set (4) of size 8 clips for these panniers. *Pittock Travel

[RBW] Clem Basket and MUSA Splats for sale.

Hi forum folks, I have a very little used like new condition Clem front basket for sale. Also, I have a like new pair of MUSA Olive green Splats for sale. I wear a size 10 shoe and they fit me okay. I'd like $45.00 for the basket and $25.00 for the Splats both shipped in CONUS. Please DM

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day! 50cm MIT Atlantis

Looks like a bomber commuter! And isn't it funny that even though you've had the bike for about a week you're already going through iterations and tinkering? It's probably my favorite part about Rivs, second only to the ride. Enjoy the new bike and ride the heck out of it! Collin On Tuesday,

[RBW] Re: PSA: Big (66cm) Quickbeam on eBay

Oh man! Any one here get this? I would've had it been available. David On Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 2:05:44 PM UTC-5, Matt Rhodes wrote: > > HERE > . > > Glad it's way too big for me, or I'd

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day! 50cm MIT Atlantis

APPROVE! On Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 11:24:01 AM UTC-7, Tim Baldwin wrote: > > The frame arrived last Monday, I finished the build on Friday, and added > the racks on Saturday. This is my first Riv after years of wanting one. I > wasn't sure if the ride would live up to the hype but I'm

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

Adam, it's been a couple of months - would really like to know how this is working out for you. Any additional hints, tips, suggestions, regrets? Thanks! Tom On Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 1:06:01 AM UTC-5, Adam Leibow wrote: > > hi bill, sunrace makes the 11-50 twelve speed cassette that

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day! 50cm MIT Atlantis

Tom, I was planning on keeping the Troll and putting 2.8s on for winter riding but that Gus is tempting. Luckily not owning a car anymore helps in the money department. Collin, I've long been a bike tinkerer. So much so that my LBS is now offering me fill in shifts. The ride is definitely top

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

Tom, the 12s GX eagle setup is great. The shifts are virtually instantaneous and the group feels very reliable, shifting wise. Despite not adding a narrow-wide/1x specific chainring yet, there have been no problems using the Silver chainring. This being said I'll probably swap it to a narrow

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2000 58cm Atlantis $675 complete bike

Ok count me in line -- 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: New Bike Day! 50cm MIT Atlantis

It is an awesome bike. My first ride on an Atlantis convinced me that a Rivendell bike was in my future. I ended up with a Joe Appaloosa (less expensive two years ago), which is nowadays, nearly the same bike. You're right, it rides amazingly and I don't notice the bike weight either when

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2000 58cm Atlantis $675 complete bike

Let me know if he will ship. Amazing price. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: I got a MIT Atlantis

Thanks Roberta, I'll give you a call when I sell in 2025!  The black fenders and racks were a surprise to me, too. It's a motif which has spread throughout the bike now, but I wouldn't have thought of it myself. James and Candice have excellent taste  -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: 3x9 brifter recommendations? (Sam Hillborne 62cm, Tektro r559, noodles)

Aeropref mentions front derailleur FD-3030 which is the same series as their shifters and is compatible. The Sora shifters you are writing about are compatible with your rear derailleur but not with your front derailleur (cable actuation ratio was changed). On Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at

[RBW] PSA: 2000 58cm Atlantis $675 complete bike

I think this is too tall for me (83pbh). https://longisland.craigslist.org/bik/d/southold-rivendell-atlantis/6868007521.html -- 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,

[RBW] Re: PSA: Big (66cm) Quickbeam on eBay

I didn’t think that would last long. It was in great shape for a great price. -- 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: I got a MIT Atlantis

I love the bag. I keep all the permanents - tools, patch kit, mini pump, tube - in the front Trunksack and use the Jones bag for phone, wallet, readers, keys and snacks. It's super handy, plus I love the bars. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] PSA: 2000 58cm Atlantis $675 complete bike

If you ride it with upright bars, I'd imagine it could be a good fit for you. I'd ride it at ~5'10" 84cm pbh with drop bars. You'd easily be able to sell after riding it a while to see if it's a keeper for you. IanA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] FS: DirtDrop stem, cheap threadless and post

DD sold. -- 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] New Bike Day! 50cm MIT Atlantis

Every Atlantis should have a skateboard rack. Enjoy it -Kai -- 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.

[RBW] Re: PSA: Big (66cm) Quickbeam on eBay

Ugh, I would have too. On Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 3:12:05 PM UTC-5, David B wrote: > > Oh man! Any one here get this? I would've had it been available. > David > > On Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 2:05:44 PM UTC-5, Matt Rhodes wrote: >> >> HERE >>

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2000 58cm Atlantis $675 complete bike

Wow! If that guy will ship, that thing will probably be sold within the hour. On Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 8:41:15 PM UTC-5, REC (Roberta) wrote: > > I think this is too tall for me (83pbh). > > > https://longisland.craigslist.org/bik/d/southold-rivendell-atlantis/6868007521.html > --

Re: [RBW] Re: I got a MIT Atlantis

Joe, It's a great looking and great bike. I'm surprised how much I like the black fenders--very understated. One of the first bikes I tested was James's MUSA Atlantis and just LOVED it. It was the bike to convince me to buy a Rivendell. Enjoy for years! And, should you ever want to get

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 2000 58cm Atlantis $675 complete bike

Wow. What a beautiful bike at a crazy price. It would be a perfect fit. Sigh. John Greenville SC On Tue, Apr 16, 2019 at 10:06 PM Jonathan D. wrote: > Let me know if he will ship. Amazing price. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2000 58cm Atlantis $675 complete bike

I live within 3 hours driving distance, so I didn't ask him about shipping. I just sent him another note telling him I posted his bike here, asking if he would ship if needed. When I hear back, I'll post his answer. In the meantime, I suggest you contact him directly so no one here loses

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2000 58cm Atlantis $675 complete bike

Those prices on the original invoice make me nostalgic. I can't explain why they have two different line items for $65 bar-end shifters though. $130 is high for two individual shifters. Maybe he got double charged and it was a mistake or maybe he really bought a second set of shifters just

[RBW] Re: new bike week

Congratulations and happy touring! It's amazing how well this bike rides. Roberta On Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 6:12:40 PM UTC-4, jandrews wrote: > > This Appaloosa is finally essentially done and rolling. > I received the frame new from Rivelo last month. I believe it's the last > new 55

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2000 58cm Atlantis $675 complete bike

I already sent him an email, but considering it most likely will be too big for me, I thought I'd share it with the group. On Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 9:47:48 PM UTC-4, Chris L wrote: > > Wow! If that guy will ship, that thing will probably be sold within the > hour. > > > > On Tuesday,

[RBW] Re: PSA: 2000 58cm Atlantis $675 complete bike

That's a crazy "sell it now I don't want to deal with it" price, which I've done before. I'll eat my hat if it's still there tomorrow night. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: I got a MIT Atlantis

Hiey Joe, I've been enjoying following the evolution of your Atlantis. Keep those pictures coming! That loop bag is so perfect for nuts/candies/blueberries/snack bar/or any stuff one keeps reaching for on a cruise. On Tuesday, 16 April 2019 15:13:49 UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > The

Re: [RBW] Medium Saddlesack Side Pockets

John Thank you for taking the time for the 2 photos. Looks like a side pocket can handle 3 tubes, which is adequate. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Monday, April 15, 2019 at 8:29:02 PM UTC-4, John McBurney wrote: > > A 700 x 32 tube and a larger 27.5 x x 2.25 tube plus a multi tube before