[RBW] Re: Susie Has a Question - Bottom Bracket Spindle Length

Keep in mind this is a 73mm shell. A 115 or 118 is probably the ticket. -- 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: Susie Has a Question - Bottom Bracket Spindle Length

For the Sugino XD2 I've used 110mm on an Atlantis and 107 on a 130mm rear spaced roadbike. 110 or 113 on a Mtn Bike. I believe the Rivendell Silver has the same requirements. -Dave J On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 2:50:14 AM UTC-4, Hetchins52 wrote: > > A question about bottom brackets for

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Bleriot

Folks, the bike is pending/on hold/sold till I meet up with its new owner next Friday. On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 9:26:24 AM UTC-7, Daniel wrote: > > I'm selling my 61cm Bleriot which is set up as a fast all arounder. It's a > beautiful bike and a lovely build. For my PBH (91cm), I have

[RBW] Tires and seat posts more important for comfort than frame material?

Well-presented study of what affects comfort: https://youtu.be/Lb4ktAbmr_4 Tom -- 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: Pondering one 'nice' bike...

Pondering no more. Keeping both bikes, however this process relieved the 'preciousness' of the Redwood and I think I'm going to to get canti studs added for 650b. Then I'll really be set... for now. David On Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 12:59:32 PM UTC-5, David B wrote: > > I've had lofty goals

[RBW] WTB: short pull/ Canti compatible brake levers

If you want to go new for not a huge chunk of cash I highly recommend these lovely Dia-Compes from Riv. I had some and like a bonehead sold them because I thought I would never use cantis again, of course now I have a Bombadil on the way with Paul cantis that's going to need new levers..I

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Bleriot

Shoot Daniel, you're killing me. Man I am so tempted. Your Bleriot and cash for my Della Santa? 61.5 Corsa Speciale? Mike formerly of fork fame Godwin SLO CA On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 10:14:06 AM UTC-7, Daniel wrote: > 82.5cm > > On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 9:50:25 AM UTC-7,

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Has a Question - Bottom Bracket Spindle Length

Yes, I’ve looked at that online, think I first saw it on eBAY. Printed it out. I’ll pull the American Classic, put the 127 back in for reference and back calculate the offsets. A few places have the 113. Thanks much! David > On Aug 19, 2020, at 2:42 AM, Garth wrote: > > >

[RBW] WTB: short pull/ Canti compatible brake levers

Hey group, getting parts together for a new Atlantis build, anyone have a pair of short pull/ Canti compatible brake levers they’re not using. Maybe shimano.Thanks!-Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: WTB: Suntour front derailleur double

Sent PM. On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 2:41:43 PM UTC-4, Bill Schairer wrote: > > I have a Superbe that looks to be unused, Superbe Pro band clamp that has > been used (substantially shorter cage and less bulk than the Superbe), > Shimano fd-1055 that appears unused, and Shimano fd-5000

Re: [RBW] WTB: Suntour front derailleur double

PM’d. Let me know if you don’t get it, having some issues the last 2 days with this. Or email me jrstern11 (at) gmail.com. On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 2:56:32 PM UTC-4, Joel wrote: > > Bill I will pm you > > On Wed, Aug 19, 2020 at 2:41 PM Bill Schairer wrote: > >> I have a Superbe that

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Thanks Patrick! Those tires are the Soma Shikoro in 700 x 48. They're not Compass supple but seem like nice tires. I don't have a lot of miles on them yet. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] WTB: Suntour front derailleur double

Bill I will pm you On Wed, Aug 19, 2020 at 2:41 PM Bill Schairer wrote: > I have a Superbe that looks to be unused, Superbe Pro band clamp that has > been used (substantially shorter cage and less bulk than the Superbe), > Shimano fd-1055 that appears unused, and Shimano fd-5000 Sante showing >

Re: [RBW] WTB: Suntour front derailleur double

It is 28.6 On Wed, Aug 19, 2020 at 2:02 PM John Casteen wrote: > I may have it. What's your down tube diameter? > > > > John > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit

[RBW] WTB: Suntour front derailleur double

I have a Superbe that looks to be unused, Superbe Pro band clamp that has been used (substantially shorter cage and less bulk than the Superbe), Shimano fd-1055 that appears unused, and Shimano fd-5000 Sante showing light use. Bill S -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: MKS Next Touring Pedal Bearing Question

A lot of prepubescent whisky would die in the various failed mounting and lid removal attempts. Still, that may be an idea whose time has come! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 7:31:45 AM UTC-6, Ray wrote: > > Finessed indeed. Next time see if you can do it with the

[RBW] WTB: Suntour front derailleur double

I may have it. What's your down tube diameter? John -- 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 view

Re: [RBW] Re: Hot Waxing Chains

Hello Jack. No idea if Smoov is better than what you do — may not given the deep cleaning you do. But it is simpler and easier (so far). It'll take another month or two before I can really say! It gets cold and muddy here in VT, which should be a good test. Best. Paul On Wednesday, August

Re: [RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

Ash, yes - 10 minutes after I get my order in! :D But in all seriousness, I don't know, sounds like they need to sort out the build kits first and getting parts is tricky this year, so that's kind of the biggest delay. The frame itself sounds to be pretty solidified, which is promising. I

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Bleriot

82.5cm On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 9:50:25 AM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote: > > Hi Daniel, > > Out of curiosity, what is the saddle height in your pictures? 61cm is > probably too small for me but as a former aviation buff the idea of a > airplane-themed Rivendell has always intrigued me. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

Jason, Any intel on when can I order one of these?!! On Tuesday, 18 August 2020 at 15:04:14 UTC-7 Jason Fuller wrote: > James told me some stuff today about the Charlie H Gallop and I've kept > the secret for a full hour now - I hope he wasn't expecting me to hold it > in longer than

Re: [RBW] Re: Hot Waxing Chains

I've been following a variant of Zero Friction Adam's suggested routine for years, but unlike Adam I adopted that routine out of laziness. I hot wax with Chain Wax(TM), a paraffin + PTFE product that I bought a lifetime supply of when it went off the market 20-ish years ago. Between hot waxings

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Bleriot

Hi Daniel, Out of curiosity, what is the saddle height in your pictures? 61cm is probably too small for me but as a former aviation buff the idea of a airplane-themed Rivendell has always intrigued me. I do run my saddle on the low side for my height so I'm wondering if I could make it work.

Re: [RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

Those are 700 x 42. I may already have a pair of 700 x 38 GravelKing's I got for my future CHG which I'll run with fenders :) -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Brake levers for setting up Canti front and V for rear wheel

Dave, Thanks for the reminder about the safety recall. I do check on those bolts frequently, but no excuse not to use the Many Strap. Actually I find this front rack clunky. I'll be getting rid of them soon. I'm waiting on a back Nitto F32 from Analog. On Saturday, 15 August 2020 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

I love it. I’m not sure what size tires are on that, but they look pretty fat, and there still appears to be plenty of room for fenders. It looks like it would make a nice light all road bike. I agree with Bill’s Roadini comparison. Eamon Seattle -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] FS: 61cm Bleriot

I'm selling my 61cm Bleriot which is set up as a fast all arounder. It's a beautiful bike and a lovely build. For my PBH (91cm), I have more than the requisite fistful of seatpost, but the fit works for me. There are some signs of wear on the frame, but not dents or areas I'm worried about.

[RBW] Re: VP 001 rebuild kit

I have no idea if this helps or not, I take any pedal I buy apart upon install and liberally apply grease in the axle. Enough that it oozes out when it's back together. Knock on a Gorillas tree, everything has worked perfectly. Some brands have very little grease from the factory.

[RBW] WTB: Suntour front derailleur double

Looking for a nice (NOS) double front derailleur. Open to other vintage brands -- 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: VP 001 rebuild kit

OH!!! hey, Thanks Matt. I did not see them on the website, I will email and order a kit. On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 10:10:25 AM UTC-4 Matt C. wrote: > I just called and ordered a rebuild kit for my VP-001's from Riv last > week. They had 4 in stock when I called. > > I had the same

[RBW] FS MKS Grip Monarch

Silver MJS Monarch pedals installed once and used for 10 miles. They work great just changed pedals. 50 plus postage -- 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: VP 001 rebuild kit

I just called and ordered a rebuild kit for my VP-001's from Riv last week. They had 4 in stock when I called. I had the same click. Attempted to take them apart and stripped out the nut. Right side is reverse threaded. I learned the hard way. Look into it more than i did. Matt Cook in CT

Re: [RBW] Re: MKS Next Touring Pedal Bearing Question

Finessed indeed. Next time see if you can do it with the cap off a bottle of beer On Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 3:03:14 PM UTC-5 Deacon Patrick wrote: > I think you've got the truth of it, Benjamin. The dust cover is tight plus > a snug, and the bearings spin freely. The only "adjustment" the

[RBW] Re: Hot Waxing Chains

Hello All *** UPDATE on my lube experiment. ** Here's what I did: 1) Took both cassette and chain off the Atlantis. 2) Put the chain in a big plastic screw top bottle without 2 inches of degreaser for a few hours, and shook it up now and then. Then drained, rinsed, and went over it with a

[RBW] Re: Susie Has a Question - Bottom Bracket Spindle Length

David, I always consult this chart when tinkering with Shimano/Tange cartridges as the offsets can vary from size to size quite a bit.

[RBW] Susie Has a Question - Bottom Bracket Spindle Length

A question about bottom brackets for the Susie Longbolts: I got a Tange LN-3922 73 x 127 bottom bracket cartridge for my Susie. I wasn’t thoroughly reading the comments that mentioned this BB was recommended ... for a Rivendell Silver crank. However, I’m using an older SR XD2 “wide x low” 40 —