Ha, I had noticed that the 50cm was listed as 26" in the geometry page, but
650B on the frameset page. I emailed Will about the discrepancy a little
while ago, but hadn't heard back about it. Now I know the truth!
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Joe, what a beautiful bike! The bars look terrific. I love that grilver
color and wanted it when I got the Clem. (Alas, the price was right on a
second-hand green one.)
On Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 12:07:16 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
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> Like buttah, Eric. I was slightly nervous it
Funny story, Joyce: I would have picked the Homer Blue FJS if I'd had the
choice. Fortunately most Riv colors look great
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Great pictures
On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 12:27 PM Jason Fuller wrote:
> Here in Vancouver, BC we have about 43,000 cherry blossom trees - so this
> time of year is spectacular here, and is probably second to only Japan for
> drawing tourists for them!
>
> Here are a few photos I've taken in the
I've been wanting to lighten up my Clem too, yet haven't done anything
about it. It's fine for riding, but what a beast to lift onto the rack or
the work stand! I've noticed I'm not as strong as in my younger days
(surprise, surprise) when I could lift my bikes onto the roof rack. I now
have
Well, I guess I would have lost that wager! I took another gamble and
looked at San Francisco CL, and there it was in "nearby areas"! Yep, MIT
50cm Atlantis.
Chris
On Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 2:53:38 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
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> The MIT 50 is 26", the Rivbike site has it designated
James, is it because in this case the tubes under the lugs are damaged? So
you'd have to replace them?
I'd always heard from Riv etc how repairable lugged steel is, but just realized
how that always assumes the lug itself hasn't broken.
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Thanks, David; 2 suggestions worth investigating.
Now that you mention it, I do recall someone, on some list, some years ago,
describing QR saddlebag attachment with snap hooks and I may just have a
couple in one of my boxes ...
"To be clear in my previous post, I was suggesting 2 separate
Sell the Surly!
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To be clear in my previous post, I was suggesting 2 separate options.
On Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 1:34:29 PM UTC-5, David B wrote:
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> I wonder if a double-ended snap hook would do the trick. I've seen setups
> where that piece was mounted onto the saddle, but I wager you could mount
> it
I wonder if a double-ended snap hook would do the trick. I've seen setups
where that piece was mounted onto the saddle, but I wager you could mount
it onto the bag and then attach to the saddle rails.
I suppose you could figure out to use 2 of these
Thanks. I've used the Bagman version, both with and without supports. I was
hoping to find a quick on/off system that didn't require a permanent
attachment to the saddle or seatpost; probably a forlorn hope indeed, tho'
Roberta's solution (and someone's refinement of it) come pretty close to
what
Great sleuthing everyone! I emailed the seller and they referred me to the
geometry page as well and told me it’s a 2018 bike.
Can anyone advise me on the correct PBH range for that model? If it’s a fit
I’ll be driving to Santa Cruz ASAP!
Thanks for the quick work everyone!
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I'm going to convince my wife to remeasure her PBH in a bit, but I strongly
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On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 1:24 PM Joe Bernard wrote:
> Abe, here's the PBH chart (which is harder to find on the site than it
> should be). Minimum PBH is 80cm,
Oof, I believe you are correct. A 50cm Cheviot or 45cm Clem L might be the
ticket for her if she's looking for a Riv.
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The MIT 50 is 26", the Rivbike site has it designated wrong on its frame page.
See the Garage Sale frame.
https://www.rivbike.com/products/copy-of-50cm-atlantis-demo-bike
That Craigslist price dropped this morning, go get it right now!
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I'll chime in and say that I rode a 50 cm Atlantis at Riv last spring, but
I'm not sure what the wheel size was. My PBH is 78-79 cm, Will said he
would recommend the 47 cm for me, but they didn't have one built up to
ride.
The 50 cm felt great to me, I'm sorely tempted by that CL listing. My
Ah, good catch on the 47cm Cheviot. We're expecting (info via Leah Bicycle
Belle via Will @ Riv) a redesigned/updated version around August.
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The original Toyo-built Atlantis was available in 47, 51, 53, and 56cm sizes
with 26" wheels. I'd wager it's a 51cm that the seller is measuring the seat
tube center-to-center.
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Like buttah, Eric. I was slightly nervous it would be a size too small - you
can see I have a good bit of post and stem showing - but two things worked in
my favor: 1. I need an upright position to accommodate my arthritis so the
toptube length works with a long stem, 2. A ladyperson friend of
Update: Will found a replacement BB shell and Quickbeam decals at Riv HQ
and they're on their way. I'm in touch with a frame builder friend in town,
who may take on the project. I don't have any details on the work involved,
but like James has said above, it does sound like a big job. I hope
Abe, here's the PBH chart (which is harder to find on the site than it should
be). Minimum PBH is 80cm, minimum saddle height 69cm (assuming 170mm cranks).
It would fit me great at 5'-6" with Albas or Boscos.
https://www.rivbike.com/pages/pubic-bone-height-how-to-measure-your-pbh
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Joyce, we’re #Rivsisters - the rules don’t apply to YOU. I sent you a PM. Check
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I’m keeping my racks and basket too. I’m like you - we gotta have be able to
bring our treasures.
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Leah
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> On Apr 14, 2020, at 1:13 PM, JAS wrote:
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>
> I've been wanting to
One more! Will think about this one also. Thanks.
But given that this sort of big-bag use on this particular (1999 Joe Starck
stripped-down fixie gofast lightweight) will be very sporadic and
occasional, and given that I still hope Chauncey won't take 6 months on the
new "Riv-Road-like errand
Update after chatting with Will on the Rivbike Instagram PM: Both exist. The
Craigslist and Garage Sale bikes are 26", the newest batch of 50cm Atlantis are
650B
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And here's a look inside. I bet you can guess where the crack runs:
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PBH 73cm means no luck with the 50cm Atlantis =(
Seller is very pleasant and helpful, someone should get this bike including
the nice dynamo and light:
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/bik/d/santa-cruz-2018-rivendell-bicycle-works/7106843471.html
*So now I'm in the market for a 47cm Cheviot
And now you've got me thinking!
Another idea - use the dowel idea but mount the dowel piece directly and
tightly to bag. To mount, have the bag twisted sideways, fit dowel parallel
(and between saddle rails) then twist to fit the dowel on the inside of the
rail area (with bag fitting outside
Fender installation is an exercise in patience and attention to detail, for
sure. I just ordered a set of Simworks / Honjo 74mm fenders for my Clem H
45 will be interesting to see how I make out with them, as I have to
re-radius them to fit the 26" wheels then shoe-horn them into the frame
UPDATE -
MW Sanction bag SOLD
All the rest available and prices negotiable. I'm trying to put together
funds to buy a new set of wheels, cassette, and dyno hub. Help a brother
out people!
thanks
A
On Friday, April 10, 2020 at 11:01:47 AM UTC-7, Ahmed Elgasseir wrote:
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> Road Runner
Joyce, you’ve likely thought of this but just in case ...
My sister puts her large Clem l on her hitch rack one end at a time. That way
she never lifts the full weight of the bike at once. Still awkward, but
somewhat more manageable.
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I'm curious about how much a typical (ie, no lightening surgery) Clem
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Not 45 lb, I'll bet.
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hi gang,
Finally getting back into the personal goals phase of this quarantine
period - rummaging through the garage of course being one of those ;-P
Here are a couple sets of nice square-taper arms in a longer length. I
tried these awhile back but didn't really take to them. No rings, but
I can
That's exactly 1 lb less than my Matthews with full 80 mm wide fenders of
double gauge sheet and heavy-duty stays, dynamo lighting f and r, cages,
bar-space enhancer, and Revelate frame bag with kit including 4 oz bottle
of Orange Seal. Not a horrible weight at all! I've lifted my Matthews over
TA crank, shifters and levers, pedals, cages, Spectrum fork all claimed.
Still have some stainless steel Blackburn struts, and other small bits.
Updated list on ibob forum. Mike
On Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 5:34:30 PM UTC-7, Mike Godwin wrote:
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> Hi Folks, this is cross-posted on the I-bob
You're correct, Patrick. My un-lightened gigantic 65cm Clem weighed 30.2
lbs, as delivered from Rivendell; no fenders, racks, etc. Not a lightweight
and not ridiculously heavy; I like it.
On Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 6:53:49 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> I'm curious about how much a
Thank you all for the beautiful pictures. I visited our Japanese house in
Philadelphia expecting to see a backdrop of pink and white. Alas, not the
case but I'm glad I can view vicariously thru you and your pictures. What
wonder!
On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 11:06:32 AM UTC-4, Takashi
I took a closer look, and with the narrow rails and curved saddle end, you
can't slip a dowel between the rails as you might do on a Brooks.
As for snap hooks: No go either, since the bag has to be snugged up against
the underside of the saddle, which requires using the straps.
But I mitigated
Hi Bill -
Great news. Bernie is a great guy. Tried to talk my ears off. Showed me a
significant portion of his work via photos.
I would buy your tandem - but I just bought a high-end Hubbuhubbuh a couple
months ago. My wife would try to kill me.
Good luck with your sale. Hope your Ibis finds
An aside, but not entirely unrelated, and the blog is a very worthwhile one
-- I'm glad I found it, to replace some that have disappeared. This is
where she compares the French city bike and the 45 lb Raleigh.
https://restoringvintagebicycles.com
On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 5:53 PM Mark Roland
David Feldman did a repair for me before and a great job. He is in Vancouver
and was the Rivelo mechanic as well.
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In my original long ago review of the Clementine, I did point out that it
was not perhaps the greatest apartment bicycle, depending on your
apartment--mine was a 3 floor walkup with a narrow and steep final set of
steps. Manageable, but barely. My Big Dummy I left in the hallway.
But I look at
+1, since I don't do Instagram.
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I'm pro kickstand, regardless of weight. They're just dang useful.
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Will this be recorded? I can’t make it during the live show.
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Get an instagram account??
Get off my lawn!
Or some such
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That true. My school age kids are all about tik tok.
Eric
Who skipped FB, and Instagram, and...
On Tuesday, April 14, 2020, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 5:00 PM Leah Peterson
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>> I think you better join
Per Mark's car example, I own a huge Chevy Impala which does all the carrying
and cruising stuff just dandy. Will it ever be sporty? Nope. Would I maybe add
prettier/lighter wheels and tires at some point just because I like them and I
want to? You betcha
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That sounds about right. Add big fenders, a couple of racks, dynamo hub and
lighting, a sprung leather saddle, bell, mirror, and double leg kickstand
and you will definitely be north of 40.
On Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 7:07:45 PM UTC-4, alfonsejr wrote:
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> You're correct, Patrick. My
James plans to make a video on tubeless that lives somewhere on his website,
but he’s starting with this. This way folks can ask their questions.
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Oh my goodness that is a beauty...
Thanks for sharing the photo, Ray!
Just spoke with his wife Mel again. Bernie is going to take on this repair,
fillet brazing the new seat tube in and powder coating it. They quoted a
reasonable price that makes this project worthwhile. I'm very stoked about
He can post it afterward to the Analog Instagram feed, right? I'm asking you
Leah because you know all these Instagramy things, I don't even know how to do
a story. Whatever that is!
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I think he is planning on something polished for his website. I don’t know what
will happen with his IG video after it’s gone live.
I think you better join IG if you don’t have it, Patrick Moore. All the cool
kids are doing it.
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> On Apr 14, 2020, at 3:47 PM, Joe Bernard
Hi, Joyce.
I guess I would really it's makeover "how I would have built my bike three
years ago when I got it, now that I know what I know three years later."
This is actually the build I have in mind for my mixte retirement bike (or
the bike I get when I no longer can swing my leg over my
My daughter says that Instagram is for old people.
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Thanks Corwin!
Got photos to share of your HHH??
Cheers,
-br
On Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 3:55:12 PM UTC-7, Corwin wrote:
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> Hi Bill -
>
> Great news. Bernie is a great guy. Tried to talk my ears off. Showed me a
> significant portion of his work via photos.
>
> I would buy your tandem -
Grilver is good, too! It really is an awesome bike, it reminds me a lot of my
first Riv, a Romulus (and later the similar Rambouillet I had). I'm looking
forward to the next singlespeed Grant has discussed.
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Measure exactly what you need and order it from McMaster Carr. I bought a bunch
of spacers there. You will be amazed by how many sizes and styles they carry.
My “local hardware store” is a totally indifferent Home Depot and my trips
there always end in disappointment.
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"My “local hardware store” is a totally indifferent Home Depot ..."
Ouch that's rough. There are at least two hardware stores in my town that
have a nice selection of metric stainless steel hardware. Nylon spacers too.
On Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 7:00:09 PM UTC-7, Michael Morrissey wrote:
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It's back! Anyone know the seller?
On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 2:44:29 PM UTC-8, Birdman wrote:
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> Not mine and I don’t know the seller, but this medium sized hubbuh hubbuh
> is new in box:
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> https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bop/d/boise-rivendell-hubbuh-hubbuh-tandem/7068604950.html
I have a bike hack project for which I would like to obtain one clamp, that
fits around a 22.2mm handlebar and is itself as thin as possible. The
clamp that is used with most lock-on grips is perfect. So, if YOU have a
ruined, orphaned, or otherwise unwanted clamp, I'd like to obtain it. I
Joe,
You would have gotten a blue one if I didn’t already have a couple blue
bikes.
It looks great.
Ray
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Arrrg! The Losco bars are out of stock!
Well, I will just have to wait for the next shipment.
On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 2:24 PM Ed Fausto wrote:
> Very nice build Joe!
> I better take a look at those Losco bars from Riv :-)
>
> On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 1:53 PM Joe Bernard wrote:
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>> Here's a
Yep, Will mentioned in the newsletter (which y'all should sign up for) that
"this will probably be out of stock before you read this" and I believed him. I
put my order in practically before I was sure I had a bike for them!
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Very nice build Joe!
I better take a look at those Losco bars from Riv :-)
On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 1:53 PM Joe Bernard wrote:
> Here's a neat bike I just built. Frame is circuitously courtesy of Ray
> Varella, with a stop with Eric in San Francisco before I acquired the
> rights.
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> 51.5 x
Hi Bill -
Bernie did several things for me about a year or so ago. I also know he did
a custom stem for Grant about six months ago. He walks with a limp and his
partner does a lot of the setup and stuff Bernie cannot manage with just
one hand. He still does excellent work though. And dirt
Here's a blast from the past.
Bike Buddy allows one to mount a large bottle, vacuum bottle, etc to your
frame's existing bottle mount. If you dislike the look of Voile straps,
this is for you.
https://www.bikebuddy.co.uk/shop.asp
This is the MK3 version which includes the quick release
Nice Build! I have Loscos on my FJSr as well, although I chose a shorter
stem and lopped off an inch or so of the handlebars instead. Love these
bars, and love the sexy curves. Even though they're OOS at Riv, they appear
to still be available from Blue Lug. That's where I got mine, well before
Hi Jim,
I have used a wine cork with a long bolt to address this. There is also this
item from Velo-Orange that might help:
https://velo-orange.com/products/spring-thing?_pos=1&_sid=3accc6dce&_ss=r
You could probably put something similar together with a trip to the hardware
store.
Good
Ordered mine from Blue Lug as well. Great shop.
On Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 7:36:33 AM UTC-7, Arthur Mayfield wrote:
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> Nice Build! I have Loscos on my FJSr as well, although I chose a shorter
> stem and lopped off an inch or so of the handlebars instead. Love these
> bars, and love the
Jim, Wine cork & whatever can work & work very well; I've made spacers out
of a variety of things, but what I will suggest in this instance is
something different.
Try threading in a long screw, but instead of a cork or spacer, install a
fairly stiff spring!
The spring will keep the fended in
Nice build, Joe! How does it ride?
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Someone is selling their Atlantis on Craigslist - it has 26” wheels (in the
photos and description) but the frame size is listed as 50cm ... I thought only
the 47cm frame has 26” wheels, is that right or is there some way a 50cm frame
would have 26” wheels?
Hoping it’s actually a 47cm so I can
Hi Corwin,
Just spoke with Bernie's wife Mel yesterday. Sent them photos; they're
quoting the repair and paint. Turns out you can still get NOS decals for
these! http://chuckibis.com/decals/
I liked working with Bernie for the stem - he had me go buy a
strong-looking 1 1/8" quill stem and he
Carradice Bagman Maybe?
Well, I guess you've considered that; yes it is sort of limited weight wise.
Would this be any help? https://www.hobopieces.com/product/the-restuvus
I have one of those on (surprisingly) a Brooks saddle, because the bag I
was mounting has much wider straps than the
It's hard to tell without a full profile view, but it looks as if the
curvature of the fender is too small for the room allowed by the frame.
Besides spacers at the bridges, you can re-shape the fender to adjust the
arc: squeezing the fender narrower will expand its arc. It doesn't take a
great
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