@isaac -- The Cub House events are right around the corner from
meexcellent bike shop. And their community events are a blast.
Definitely a great opportunity for a Pasadena ride especially since there
are a ton of good coffee shops in the area.
@bryce -- Yep, that was orange Sam at
I also use them and find them to work nearly as well as the higher-end
brakes I've had. I combine them with a good lever and use kool stop pads
they work great. That being said, I have never used them with road-style
levers.
carlos
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 9:55:11 PM UTC-5 Hoch in ut
My Clem is heavier than all of those lightweight bikes. And, I roll so fast
down hills!!
Doug
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 7:34:29 AM UTC-4 DavidP wrote:
> Who weighs a Platypus?
>
> -Dave (whose 60cm frame/fork/headset weigh 10lbs)
>
> On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 6:23:39 AM UTC-4
That's a darn good price too. I'd honestly give this person a few bucks via
GoFundMe to NOT have to sell their dialed Legolas!
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 3:30:13 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> [image: Untitled.png]
>
> Legolas, 59cm
> $3,400
> Portland, Oregon
>
> Saw this on the
I'll add another vote to the "Like 'em" column. I have them on my Ram with
a 650b conversion, so they are fully extended. As others have said, they
cannot compete with disks, but I have never found them lacking.
I wasn't always as positive about them but then someone on another thread
Thanks again all. I’ll check out the coated cables/housing. I’ve also used
Jagwire Pro before with good results.
If I end up with a Homer, I’ll most likely use it with something like
Albatross or Bosco’s so it’d be mtb style short pull levers.
For those that are knowledgeable about these
Thank you for the input and image Bill.
I've thought about fabricating something similar and agree with the
statement regarding p-clamp use although it does the trick in a pinch.
Will follow with a conclusion if some sort.
Vern in San Francisco
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 9:38:08 AM
My Clem is heavier than all of those lightweight bikes. Weenies.
Doug
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 7:34:29 AM UTC-4 DavidP wrote:
> Who weighs a Platypus?
>
> -Dave (whose 60cm frame/fork/headset weigh 10lbs)
>
> On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 6:23:39 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
>
Griffith Park would be doable for me 20th or 27th.
David
Black & Tan Sam
Thousand Oaks
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 11:54:53 AM UTC-7 dwyer...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi all –– Atlantis rider in the Pomona Valley here. I could likely make
> the 20th or the 27th, with a preference for the 27th.
Yesterday's and today's posts are all about his Homer and he said: *And
yes, this is an all-Rivendell blog now,* and devoted most of both to
shopping and commuting (including locking up the Homer downtown for a long
time).
In case you find his humor appealing. Riv content: Grant likes him and
Thats too big for me but its a stunning color and build.
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 4:45:32 PM UTC-4 andyree...@gmail.com wrote:
> That's a darn good price too. I'd honestly give this person a few bucks
> via GoFundMe to NOT have to sell their dialed Legolas!
> On Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Hi all –– Atlantis rider in the Pomona Valley here. I could likely make the
20th or the 27th, with a preference for the 27th.
Tony: I think that was my Atlantis you saw! I'd guess that was your parked
orange Riv at the Palomares Adobe that I saw too. What a coincidence!
The Mt. Hollywood route
I'll chime in on the side of those who find the Tektro 556/559 calipers
stop well (Koolstop pads, Shimano R400 brake levers). I've had my Bleriot
with 556 calipers on tours in the mountains several times, and not had any
problems with inadequate stopping power. The braking isn't as good as with
Ah... Now I understand why people have trouble with sidepull caliper brakes
--- if you're actuating the brake from the hood as opposed to being on the
drops, that would definitely reduce the braking power you have. On any kind
of steep descent I'm always on the drops. Sometimes even on the flats
@Jason Fuller:
Good question on which handlebar type are we setting the brake lever with
(TRP RRL + Tektro 559). We've become big fans of Ritchey Logic "Beacon"
drop type gravel bars (here
good lookin out! I got one of the new colors in 51
On Mon, Apr 24, 2023 at 12:44 PM Matthew Williams <
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> Hi Colin, if you're still looking, here's a 48...
>
>
> https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/d/san-jose-48cm-rivendell-sam-hillborne/7613752659.html
>
I will chime in here: my wife and I ride singles equipped with the Tektro
559s. Both bikes use TRP RRL brake levers, so there might be the rub.
Brake pads all around are Kool Stop salmon pads. We just completed a 600k
brevet this past weekend with lots of ups and lots of downs (15k+ of
Bought these for my Hunq but have maybe 10 miles on them. Performance
Compound, not listed as tubeless ready.
Asking $85 shipped for the pair CONUS
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I had no idea Sams ever came in a caliper brake version. No way am I taking
my 320 pound triplet with 2 kids down the kind of dirt descents I'd take
the single bike. But I have descended 20%+ grades on the triplet with mid
reach calipers. But yeah, with that kind of weight I'd skid both wheels
What handlebar type are you setting it up with? If going with a bar that
uses MTB style levers such as Albatross, I would be much less concerned,
because you have much better ergonomic mechanical advantage at the lever
vs. being on the hoods of a drop bar lever. I don't believe you'll have
Velocity dropped the OC version of the Synergy a while ago after reports of
rim cracking appeared. Then they dropped the Synergy model altogether. The
Atlas model takes the place of Synergy now. You can still get OC rims in
the A23 model in 700c size.
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 7:29:24
Im in! I never took that ride Houston mentions but sounds fun. Weekend
mornings? Mid week call in sick to work?
Also Cub House in San Marino is having a big bike party on Sunday May 21 if
Rivendell riders wanted to meet there and ride out on a Pasadena loop. I
plan to go to this, got some good
I have a sidepull Sam with Tektro r559s and koolstop pads. I weigh around
270 lbs and live in a hilly, wet area and never have had any issues with
stopping silently and smoothly. I keep considering swapping brakes, but
have no reason to. I will say, make sure the pads have a decent amount of
Actually, this is very true, all else equal. I recall riding a long time
ago up and back our 7-mile Tramway hill with a much lighter rider. I'm
slender at 170, but he was small and slender and probably 30 lb lighter;
our bikes -- me on my 1995 26" wheel Riv Road custom -- were much the same.
I did
I just picked up a set of these and only need one. I sent you a message.
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 5:29:24 AM UTC-7 mhec...@gmail.com wrote:
> I have damaged my rear 650b /32H OC rim and need to replace it. I am
> hoping to find the exact replacement, to reuse the spokes, but they seem
In case your interested, I have a new Synergy (symmetric)650b laced to a
Phil Wood FW style hub (130mm). Riv Rich Built wheel. Will sell for price
of hub and rim only ($400)
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 11:09:19 AM UTC-6 tob...@gmail.com wrote:
> I just picked up a set of these and only
I’m window shopping for the next project and was interested in the Homer.
Great looking frame. My only concern is the brakes. I live in a pretty
mountainous area. Meaning plenty of long, fast descents.
Those of you with Homers, how have you liked or disliked the brakes? Do the
559’s give you
As if any comparison is ever fair . heeheehee . The title of your
post is hilarious Patrick ;-)
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I have damaged my rear 650b /32H OC rim and need to replace it. I am
hoping to find the exact replacement, to reuse the spokes, but they seem to
be out of production. If anyone has one sitting around unused I would like
to have it.
Michael
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This was just discussed in the Charlie H Gallop proto thread.
Some people like those brakes, some people find them weak. I’m in the
latter group. I wouldn’t commit to such an expensive frame that is limited
to those brakes. My experience with long reach calipers is almost
universally bad,
Who weighs a Platypus?
-Dave (whose 60cm frame/fork/headset weigh 10lbs)
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 6:23:39 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> Well, I don’t see how this is possible since your Matthews isn’t even
> raspberry.
>
> [image: image0.jpeg]
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
Diacompe GC center pulls (nicer than their DC center pulls) and Paul Racers
are also an option.
-Dave
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 6:42:41 AM UTC-4 Eric Daume wrote:
> This was just discussed in the Charlie H Gallop proto thread.
>
> Some people like those brakes, some people find them
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 3:27:52 AM UTC-5 Hoch in ut wrote:
Those of you with Homers, how have you liked or disliked the brakes? Do the
559’s give you adequate performance to descend with confidence? One thing I
do like about caliper brakes are how easy they are to set up and adjust.
Thanks all. Sounds like the reviews are mixed. I’m also assuming the
reviews correlate to individual bike set ups and terrain. Some bikes (ie
Bleriot) probably don’t stretch the pass all the way down the slot to give
better leverage than another bike with a taller fork necessitating pads to
be
I have a Homer and tried it with 559s. They were ok, but I ride in a fairly
flat area. I changed to Paul Racers, and they stop much better.
Good luck!
shoji
Arlington MA
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 7:32:29 AM UTC-4 DavidP wrote:
> Diacompe GC center pulls (nicer than their DC center
Gus, 54cm
$5,500
Brooklyn, NY
https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/d/brooklyn-rivendell-bicycle-works-gus/7613498712.html
(it's tricked out, but wowza that price!)
On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 11:09:26 AM UTC-4 JAS wrote:
> Roadini, 61cm
> $2400, Orange!
> Seattle, WA
>
>
They want every last dime they put in it after spending all that money and
not riding. Well good luck!*
*For full pop I'd get a frame from Riv and build it myself.
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 6:55:18 AM UTC-7 Justin Kennedy wrote:
> Gus, 54cm
> $5,500
> Brooklyn, NY
>
>
Great idea. I'll do my best to join as well. Looking forward to it.
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 9:00:35 PM UTC-7 Tony Lockhart wrote:
> I can make it on the 13th or 27th. Also, I teach for a living so the
> schedule's wide open during the summer.
>
> On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 10:21:18 AM
I'm making GREAT progress in my purge! Pictures at:
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Shipping/postage included on all items lower US 48). Paypal preferred
this- address. Please get in touch with me off-list w/ questions.
Need several items? Please make me an offer!
Rich in Des Moines
That’s a cool bike but for (shameless plug) $800 less you can buy my bike: Bridgestone MB-4 - bicycles - by owner - bike salesacramento.craigslist.orgOn Apr 26, 2023, at 07:49, Joe Bernard wrote:Now for something completely different. This flamed Bridgestone would rule amongst all the Harleys
Also very cool! Dig the Klunker bars.
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 8:00:14 AM UTC-7 Lucky wrote:
> That’s a cool bike but for (shameless plug) $800 less you can buy my bike:
>
> [image: 00707_eKrnb9sdxrf_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
>
> Bridgestone MB-4 - bicycles - by owner - bike sale
>
Yeah, it’s not 2021 anymore. The used bike market is pretty much
collapsing.
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, Joe Bernard wrote:
> They want every last dime they put in it after spending all that money and
> not riding. Well good luck!*
>
> *For full pop I'd get a frame from Riv and build it
Yeah, but this bike is in a city where a condo costs $35-million.
--Eric Norris
campyonly...@me.com
Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy
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> On Apr 26, 2023, at 8:23 AM, Ryan wrote:
>
> That's a ridiculous price...parts are nice but nothing special...someone's
> cashing in on
Now for something completely different. This flamed Bridgestone would rule
amongst all the Harleys and lifted pickups here in Lake County, CA. Pricey
but I'm tempted!
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/napa-custom-bridgestone-mb/7613966006.html
On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 8:09:26 AM
That's a ridiculous price...parts are nice but nothing special...someone's
cashing in on the Rivendell brand IMO. Frame is $2000. Is the part spec
worth $3500?
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 8:55:18 AM UTC-5 Justin Kennedy wrote:
> Gus, 54cm
> $5,500
> Brooklyn, NY
>
>
I guess I've viewed them more as Rivendell colors than as being associated
with a specific frame - well, except for Atlantis green.
For as long as I've followed Rivendell, at some points I lapsed on being
aware of exactly what the differences in the various models were (and still
don't have as
You may wish to consider the Shimano BC-9000 polymer coated cable set
(https://amzn.to/420Hye1). I have them on my Roadini with the Tektro 559s
and cannot tell the difference between the long reach calipers and the
medium reach on my other bike --- and I take my Roadini down trails other
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