Yes good discussion! Paul, it's neat and surprising to hear from another
Knolly rider here of all places - I rode a Chilcotin (the older 26"
version) for a bunch of years! Sold it about a year ago and replaced it
with an Esker Japhy steel hardtail as a bike that was more my style, but
still
I'm speaking in general terms. I'm not buying a frame!
On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7:21:33 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:
> Are these frames being sold as unprepped? I'm not clear on where they are
> with that now but it would certainly slow down my "buy" finger if I knew I
> still had to
Are these frames being sold as unprepped? I'm not clear on where they are
with that now but it would certainly slow down my "buy" finger if I knew I
still had to install the fork, adjust the headset, chase the threads and
check the derailer hanger adjustment.
Joe "I don't know how to do the
I imagine quite a few have sold but Riv not being able to offer many
complete builds may be reducing sales. Hopefully they can get caught up on
the backlog of builds in the queue. And, the Rosco version of the Platypus
was just released recently so that fulfilled some people's wish for a mixte
JP - I have wondered about having this setup as a 650b ride. To hear how you
made this a convertible is very intriguing! I have mostly race type road bikes
and am moving into a more useful all-round bike as I have had too many injuries.
Original message From: MoVelo Date:
I am happy to report that the 55 wide Bosco has proved itself for me. I
routinely go 40’ish miles of mixed surface & as far as 60. I have felt as fresh
at the end of these rides as at the start. I have no doubt that it (Bosco) is
but one component of the Clem recipe; geometry, long & high stem,
It would seem that demand is mirroring that of the housing market.
Decidedly cooler than 12 months ago when Platys and house listing were sold
out in mere hours.
On Monday, October 10, 2022 at 2:34:14 PM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote:
> I think they will sell pretty quick but not as lightning
I'm always interested in rust prohibitors. We've all seen 30 plus year old
bikes with tubes that look brand new. We've also all seen or heard of the
mechanic who comes across a frame with the bottom bracket has crumbled into
dust. I switched from frame saver to fluid film after reading the MTBR
I really like my Sim Works Little Nick bars. A basic flat bar, just a bit
wider than traditional ones. Comfy for 30ish miles at least, and probably
many more.
On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 1:16:43 PM UTC-7 Mackenzy Albright wrote:
> I've done *longer* 15-70 miles on albatross, losco and
I wonder about this exactly. If something works for someone I am the last to
question it. But, in my time off road with the Clem the long stem and backsweep
of the Bosco are GOLD! This position and the way it makes the bike feel /
handle are pretty much my only reason for considering a Susie. I
I'm also enjoying this thread. One thing I've wondered about WRT Susie-Gus
vs. Clem: Is the reach / effective top tube shorter on Susie/Gus than Clem
of similar size? I have a 59 Clem L that is great but even with a very
short stem flat-ish bars are too far away.
mike
On Wednesday, October
I've done *longer* 15-70 miles on albatross, losco and bullmoose bosco with
much success. most bars (notably drop) irritate my neck and shoulder any
distance. I just got some toscos and am excited to try those out.
On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 1:02:13 PM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote:
> I've ridden
A few weekends ago I rode the 40-mile option of the Dustflinger Midi route
of the Red Leaf Rambler here in Western MA
https://www.hampshirebicycleexchange.com/shop-rides/redleaframbler2022 on a
Tanglefoot Moonshiner with Choco bars. Route had a lot of elevation and
some super chunk parts, the
I've ridden drops, risers, straight bars and bullhorns on 15 plus mile
rides. My favorite are the Tosco bars that are currently on my Clem. I
think it may depend on the bicycle and your personal preference but for me
upright riding with a position to lean forward to occasionally stretch my
The bars I've found most comfortable for longer days in the saddle (which I
define as 40 to 65 miles) are as follows:
Salsa Cowchipper 48cm (flared gravel drop)
Velo Orange Grand Cru Randonneur bars 48cm (more traditional drop but with
a bit of flare and a very slight rise / sweep in the ramps)
Just a general question to the group: what handlebar do you like best for
rides longer than say, 15 miles?
I assume many of you would say drops. So to refine the question a bit, what
non-drop bar do you like best for longer rides?
Personally, almost all of my rides are in the 2-15 mile range.
Im running 50mm SKS plastic fenders on my Ramboulliet when it's in fender
mode. I switch back and forth between 700x32s and 650Bx42s so it's good to
have a fender wide enough for both of those.
It works really well given the location of the brake bridge in back and
fork crown in front. Using
Hubbuhubbah: Large
$2200
Washington, DC
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/bik/d/washington-rivendell-hubbuhubbah-large/7536538533.html
Bleriot: 55cm
$1950
Seattle, WA
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/seattle-rivendell-bleriot-650b-size-55/7541696551.html
Longlow: 59cm
$2000
"And you can just replace the guts...DA bar ends & DT share internals..."
Or, maybe not.
On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 10:03:17 AM UTC-7 John Dewey wrote:
> Have any of you Shimano Dura Ace 9-speed folks ever 'worn out' either
> bar-end or DT shift levers?
>
> It must take years. And you
Oops. Forgot the link: to gravity dropper but Danny was posting it
simultaneously.
ht
On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 11:18:22 AM UTC-6 iamkeith wrote:
>
> Paul's analysis is spot-on in my experience. Nonetheless: here's a 26.8
> droppee opton. Original and still the best. (Or you
Paul's analysis is spot-on in my experience. Nonetheless: here's a 26.8
droppee opton. Original and still the best. (Or you could use a hite-rite
too, wich I suppose is the REAL original. I think I'll end up with one of
those on my Susie, eben though it won't be my trail bike)
On
I'm not sure if this company is still in business, and I can't speak to the
quality of their product, but I found them while searching for a dropper
option for my dad this past year. (He's lost some flexibility in his hip as
he's aged, so I thought a dropper might make mounting/dismounting his
Have any of you Shimano Dura Ace 9-speed folks ever 'worn out' either
bar-end or DT shift levers?
It must take years. And you can just replace the guts...DA bar ends & DT
share internals.
Jock
On Fri, Oct 14, 2022 at 7:03 AM Jim Bronson wrote:
> The Microshifts are not just cheaper than
Sorry for spamming the group there. That one was meant just for Corwin.
OOOPSIE!
BL in EC
On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 8:48:59 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Corwin
>
> I'm back from my travels and have located these SL-7700 shifters. They
> are pretty lovely, aren't they? I presume
I just want to reiterate my thoughts on droppers, because there's a lot of
dropper evangelism in this thread, and I know Eric isn't saying droppers
are necessary, and I do agree with everyone that they're nice to have,
BUTT I tend to side with Grant on this:
Lower the seat 1.5 to 2 cm from
I ride my Gus as my primary mountain bike. I have ridden a Rosco Bebe, and
MTBubbe, a Jones and a full suspension Knolly Warden on the same trails for
several years. All of then except for the Jones use 27.5 wheels: max tire
sizes = MTBubbe and Rosco Bebe 2.35", Jones 29x3", Knolly 2.5", Gus
Where at in Ohio? No rollers up here in Toledo.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Oct 20, 2022, at 11:13 AM, Eric Daume wrote:
>
> A real dropper is a lot handier to use, especially when the trail is rolling
> up and down. Being able to push a button on the bar and drop the saddle for a
> quick
A real dropper is a lot handier to use, especially when the trail is
rolling up and down. Being able to push a button on the bar and drop the
saddle for a quick slope or hard corner is great. It’s not about riding up
and then down. It’s up down up down up down….
Eric
Now a dropper fan
In Ohio
Apologies for the double post, great looking build as usual, Jason!
On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 9:10:37 AM UTC-4 jasonz...@gmail.com wrote:
> Sure is! I'm actually working on a different cockpit area, Shimano bb,
> possibly a headset change out, and seatpost/saddle combo to bring the
Ohh. Yeah. I talked to a machinist friend about that but got cold feet.
I was really worried about messing up something permanently. I am clearly
not adventurous enough!
On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 6:52:00 AM UTC-7 lconley wrote:
> I honed out my Bombadil with an automotive brake
1x11 works perfectly. I had to get a fairly wide BB spindle to keep the
chain off of the tire in the smallest gear, but it works beautifully. I
think I ended up running a 122.5 BB.The longer chain stays actually
help mellow out the chain angle on the highest and lowest gears. I’ve done
Not only do I have a quick release, I picked up an old Hite-Rite to go with
it! I salvaged the quick release from an old Bridgestone that’s been in my
shed for a long time. It’s certainly an option, but I did have problems
with the post slipping. Given that I’m not out charging around,
I honed out my Bombadil with an automotive brake cylinder hone from 27.0 to
27.1+ before I took the plunge and got the reamer. Honing took a loong
time. It does have the advantage of not needing to go all the way to 27.2
because most seatposts aren't a full 27.2.
I did it so I could use a
I've thought about getting my 27.0 Hunq reamed to 27.2 for exactly this
reason. Maybe I should just do it already.
On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 8:50:56 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote:
> Solution to putting 27.2 seat post into 26.8 seat tube:
>
> [image: Seat Tube Reamer s.jpg]
>
> Every 26.8 and
Sure is! I'm actually working on a different cockpit area, Shimano bb,
possibly a headset change out, and seatpost/saddle combo to bring the price
down. It's too overbuilt for a simpleone, and I've out priced it with all
the fancy bits. It really needed new life pumped into it with the
Isn't this the same bike posted by Jason Zakaras?
On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7:46:37 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> Simple One
> 56cm
> Location unclear
> Sans wheelset: $1,500
> Frame: $900
> Complete: ??
>
> A fancy and clean build: Paul flip-flop, SP dyno hub and Edeluxe,
Interesting also that you are running 1 x 11? I guess I thought you needed a
boost frame for that?
Sent from my iPhone
> On Oct 20, 2022, at 1:53 AM, Erik wrote:
>
> I’ve been running my Gus as my primary mountain bike for about six months
> now and it does everything I want it to do and
Hey Erik, Sweet looking Gus!In reading your post it seems like your
missing a dropper option, Have you considered putting on a quick release at
the seatpost binder bolt? You said you’ve been riding many iterations of MTBs
since the 80s so I’m sure you’ve had a bike with one before.
Your bike is beautiful! Your choice of handlebar is interesting. One reason I
am considering trading my suspended bike for a Susie is to get the exact riding
position that I have on the Clem but on a dedicated mtb. In my case that means
very high Bosco bars. The Clem is the only bike I own that
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