Great review! And having ridden with you on that bike while you on some of
the back side trails in china camp and marin headlands, you absolutely
shredded it while I lagged a long ass ways behind you on my hunqapillar.
To counterpoint though, I never felt any of that on my cheviot the brief
Very interesting. I wonder what size case/bag it fits into. I have no need
for a 3rd large Riv and I'm not allowed one anyway, but one day I will
regret not buying this!
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If anybody is interested I have an 87 T700 (62 cm) in the garage waiting to
be put together..the white one that somebody posted a link to earlier.
It's not free but if you can pick up in Seattle I'm willing to let it go
pretty cheap...$120?...$80 without wheels. I've got all the original main
Ditto...awesome report. A few days ago I asked my wife what we were doing
in four years and told her about about PBP. Went to dinner with in-laws a
bit later and they started asking about this crazy race in France that I
was going to do. I may have committed myself...or I need to be
Oh, I wonder if it's this one: http://www.sandsmachine.com/a_rex_r6.htm
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Now that I have a small forest hatchet that I bought from Riv, I use it all the
time. Well made tool that works great when camping.
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I have a set of Dyad wheels and a set of Synergy wheels for my Hillborne
and honestly don't really prefer one over the other.I guess if I were
to be forced, I'd say I like the looks of the Dyads better. Both have held
up rather well though.
The Dyad is a good replacement for the Synergy
Thanks, all! And if you're interested at all in randonneuring or
long-distance cycling (or currently ride crazy long brevets) -- PBP is the
event to go that will validate all of the low points you'll hit / will ever
hit during a ride. It really lived up to the hype. Such a magical event!
Steve,
Congratulations. BTW regarding my first post. It was a little tounge in
cheek...joking. There was a discussion a while ago on the bunch about buying
bikes and parts from Rivendell vice looking used.
Cordially,
Matt
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Hi John. What size are your two stems? (Did I missed it in there?)
On Aug 29, 2015 7:40 AM, 'john elliott' via RBW Owners Bunch
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I'm in a bit of a financial low point and I just found a giant crack in my
rear mountain bike rim. I suppose that I'm
John
I have a generic 135 rim brake rear wheel that you can have. It's a
leftover from the Harding Elementary School bike swap that I always
volunteer for. I'm in El Cerrito. Contact me off list if you like.
Bill
On Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 7:40:54 AM UTC-7, john elliott wrote:
Hi,
John,
I have an LX rear wheel for you. I'm in Oakland. let's talk.
Greg
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Great pics of fantastic adventures! Thanks, Clayton! Here's the link to
Clayton's Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/claytonesseff/
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, August 28, 2015 at 10:13:47 PM UTC-6, Clayton.sf wrote:
There are two in this post. More on Flickr. Handle is clayton.esseff.
Hi,
I'm in a bit of a financial low point and I just found a giant crack in my
rear mountain bike rim. I suppose that I'm very lucky that it didn't fail
completely.
I use my bike to transport my daughter and I could feel that it was out of
true, but when I went to put the spoke wrench on it I
Hi Minh,
Maybe this should be in its own thread, but here are some pics and info
about the Bridgestone 450 650b conversion. I hope they help.
The 450 rides great with the 650b's. I used Riv stock Velocity wheels. At
first I attempted to use Schwalbe Marathons on them, but I couldn't fit
them
1986 columbus SL lugged in excellent condition ( almost NOS, built once barely
ridden) . 49 cm st and 54 cm tt. Black with white decals. I have an email from
Mark himself confirming the provenance. Should make for a great frame for
someone less than 5'7''
Expecting $ 750 plus shipping
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Irish straps. Twine. Those black washers that go on silver shifters because
*I* always seem to crack them.
On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 7:03 AM, Marc Irwin irwin7...@gmail.com wrote:
Matthauser brake shoes and reflective tape (their's is the best).
Marc
On Monday, August 24, 2015 at 10:54:50 AM
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Hey David,
Congrats! We are a 1 car family, but my wife needs to drive all over for
work, so I'm usually carless. I don't think he started riding in the
trailer until he was 2. It just didn't feel like he was sturdy enough when
do you know what SH range or PBH range a 58 will fit ?
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Asking $95. I'm in the East Bay (SF). Green, in excellent condition; new
ones cost $130, plus shipping. With the long flap the top folds under for
smaller loads but can be
Don't you already ride some tubeless tires Patrick ? I would have ask
you ! Ahahaahah ! I would assume it would surely make a difference , but
how much and if it's worth the effort , only you can decide that as you
know yourself best .
Me . once I decide on a tire or setup,
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-151.htm
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That's cool! Now I want SS couplers on my Hillborne.
John
On Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 1:30:59 AM UTC-7, Tom Harrop wrote:
Oh, I wonder if it's this one: http://www.sandsmachine.com/a_rex_r6.htm
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Garth: exactly 37.3775% of the entire fun of cycling is fretting about
technical minutiae, including gearing (22.886%), saddle position (5.1113%),
and tire rolling resistance (9.3802%).
One isn't enjoying cycling to the fullest unless perfection all adds up to
100%.
And you also have to watch
There isn't a technical reason... but the issue of how many tires we can
produce and stock. We figured that somebody who absolutely needs black
tires can upgrade from Standard to Extralight casings, whereas downgrading
from Extralight to Standard just because you want black would be giving up
Got lucky and found a wonderful Betty Foy on Craigslist in Buffalo.
Thanks,
Steve
On Friday, August 7, 2015 at 1:28:01 AM UTC-4, Steve Cole wrote:
I'm looking to get my wife a step through for a special occasion. I would
like to buy either a 55 cm Cheviot or 58 cm Betty Foy. I prefer to
You are right, the 68cm hardly ever show up for sale.
I don't have a need for couplers but I could learn to live with them.
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Hey There:
Does anyone have one(s) to sell or trade? Need a front for sure; the rear
is being re-dished but I fear for its future. Here's what I'd like:
A 700c 40 or 48 spoke front or,
a 700c 40 or 48 spoke rear,
a wheelset of the same.
140 o l d would be ideal.
Longshot, I know, but I have to
Quad-Lock
http://www.quadlockcase.com/products/iphone-6-bike-mount-kit
On Thu, Aug 27, 2015 at 8:16 PM, WETH erlhous...@gmail.com wrote:
Iphone 6 on its way.
Currently I use an Iphone 4 in a Lifeproof case mounted on bike with
Lifeproof attachment which easily moves among my bikes. The
Tan sidewalls also have a functional benefit of being more conducive to
visual verification of tire pressure. In other words, it's easier to do a
quick check of tire pressure while riding by glancing down. That's in
addition to tan sidewalls being able to show the marks of hard men,
aka
But I'll trade those marginal benefits of tan sidewalls a thousand times
over for the greater UV resistance of black tires. It's rare I can wear a
tire's tread out before the sidewalls are disintegrating--except for
Blackwall tires.
Eric
On Saturday, August 29, 2015, Benz benzouy...@gmail.com
Hi friends-
Clearing my smallish parts stash for funds for previously mentioned
upcoming nuptials. Please make offers. Preference is given to local pickups.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/justinaugust/20798263750/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/justinaugust/20798263750/
All prices are
+1 on the maroon and creme. They don't do reds often but, when they do,
they do it well. Can't justify the purchase when the bike looks so similar
to my canti-Hillborne. I am wondering if this is a variation on the
Hillborne with capability for wider tires. If so, that would be fantastic.
Hetres, Bagman are claimed.
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I have no experience with this product but have seen a few being used with
ear buds and I might just get one.They have bigger sizes if needed to carry
more stuff.They are sold at numerous places on-line. Maybe someone on here
has one and can give a review.
I ride Big Ben 50's on my Sam a lot, and it has sidepulls. It's why I think
it's such an amazing bike. The 50's are the limit of the bike's tire clearance,
and if there were mud, I'd have some interference problems. But do Californians
know what mud is anymore?
One of the shots shows a two
I was on a charity ride in Missouri once with my Hillborne and had a couple
of guys talk to me for about twenty minutes about how awesome Rivs were.
They were riding some nicely restored vintage bikes. I told them that in my
opinion, Rivs are some of the best bikes on the road. I do believe
Bondhus Allen wrenches 3,4,5,6mm only a couple bucks each, very nice.
-Dave
On Monday, August 24, 2015 at 10:54:50 AM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote:
I'm putting together a Riv order to take advantage of a birthday coupon
and thought I'd treat myself to some extras this year.
What are your
I can't say I've ever had sidewalls disintegrate on me, tan or black walls.
But of course YMMV.
I typically ride tires that aren't known for their durability in terms of
expected mileage. Hetres and Jack Brown greens are at the higher end of
expected mileage amongst the tires I use, with
Most of you probably get this a lot... Not in my area.
Riding the Lee Gulch /High Line Canal trail through Littleton/Denver. I
hear from a guy walking his dog Is that a Rivendell?
I said yes.He said Please stop. He obviously knew a bit about Rivendell.
I turned around and rode back to him.
Some
I'm still experimenting with the 27.XX Elk Pass, but so far, about 55 psi.
Kojaks: about the same. Furious Freds, ~18/22 -- 17/20. 60 mm Big Apples:
15/18. I can pretty quickly tell if the pressure is significantly lower by
the feel on the straights -- they start bouncing if the pressure drops.
The young, very young 20-something at Fat Tire Bicycles in westside ABQ, a
high end shop, immediately recognized my gofast, and gave me a detailed
description of the Legolas that he uses for cross racing.
On Sat, Aug 29, 2015 at 2:52 PM, Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado
Never, ever had that experience. I've had (not exact quotes, but you get
the idea):
-- Hobbit!
-- Old school!
-- How'd you get here ... on THAT?
-- How'd you pass me ... on THAT? (after they pass me again once I get to a
pipe spot).
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, August 29, 2015 at
You have your answer then ! You already knew it , lol. As the slogan
goes just do it ;-)
Funny thing about clocks, no matter it says it's always Now and this
is irrefutable . As it's always Here too, wherever I am or whatever I'm
doing. It's just the coolest thing ever ! Here
I have an Atlantis and worry about clearance too. Would you post your
clearance results (perhaps a photo too)?
Thanks,
Will
On Friday, August 28, 2015 at 8:12:31 PM UTC-5, Pondero wrote:
Just ordered a pair of Rat Trap Pass tires for the Atlantis. I think the
clearance will be a bit
I don't know what kind of pressure you ride at, but I run my fat tires at a
pretty low pressure for comfort. The roads around the SF bay area aren't
getting any better and I found that Frank Berto's recommendation plus a
smidgeon works well. At those pressures, it's not easy to tell when one
Wait a couple of months then try the new Schwalbe One in the gravel
version. They come as a 35 wide and they're native tubeless. I for one
(no pun intended) am very intrigued. Asa
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I guess I missed giving you the size, I just measured them from the
center of the bolt to the center of the handlebar (is that where they are
measured from). The nitto technomic deluxe is 3.25 inches.
The dirt drop is 2.75 measured the same way.
On Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 8:40:49 AM
I've gotten at most two flats on Big Bens in 2.4 years.
They are great on dirt, not sure about gravel.
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On Aug 29, 2015, at 5:15 PM, Surlyprof jmcclu...@gmail.com wrote:
We see mud only if we spill our drink in the dirt. Of course, if that drink
was water, the spill
+1 bondhus Allen wrenches, and of course, one can just never simply have too
many Irish straps
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odd breezer rip off, not very practical, but still very cool. a big part
of me wants to fly to arizona, put one of those raw hunqapillar forks on
and ride it home to CA.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Mens-1982-Red-Raleigh-Trail-Rider-/221867391264?hash=item33a853b920
(for real though. if
We see mud only if we spill our drink in the dirt. Of course, if that
drink was water, the spill will be followed by the appropriate scornful
looks.
Thanks for posting the photos. How have the Big Bens been for flat
protection and riding on gravel? Most of my commute is along a gravel path
Hot weather socks (excellent with Keen waterproof sandals in rain)
leather strap (15 is excellent front wheel deflopulator)
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