Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

[Corwin Zechar]

Hi Jim -

It's been close to three years between the theft of the original custom and 
delivery of the new one. To be honest, the wait was about the same as last 
time. Back then, there was a big backlog of custom frames waiting to be 
built and waiting to be painted.

Regarding the size - it's a 60.2. According to Grant, that 0.2 cm really 
matters. Another difference between the two frames I neglected to mention 
is this one has the minimum upslope: 1.5 degrees. The original had what 
looks like a 3 degree upslope.

Regarding the components -- I will give you a detailed analysis.

Bottom bracket - Original had a Phil Wood with outboard bearings. The new 
one has a Chris King with outboard ceramic bearings.

Headset - Old was a Chris King Nothreadset. New is a Cane Creek 40.

Crankset - both bikes have (or had) the same crankset - Shimano Ultegra 
6650 compact double. As I recall, the original custom had 46/34 chainrings. 
The new chainrings are 48/34.

Pedals - I had Tioga Surefoot 8 pedals on the original. Kept meaning to put 
clipless on, but never got around to it. The new custom has Ritchey Micro 
Road (one sided) clipless pedals.

Stem/Handlebars - I started out with 48cm Noodles and a 13cm Nitto 
threadless stem on the original. By the time I got things dialed in, I had 
switched to an 8cm Nitto threadless stem. The new bars are Albastache. The 
tape is the same between old and new - tan corkish tape.

Seatpost - Same for both - Nitto Frog (NJ-SP72 27.2).

Saddle - Old was a Fizik Aliante Gamma with Kium rails. New saddle is a 
Fizik Aliante Gamma R3 with kium rails. The old saddle had been Recovered 
by Carson Leh in Texas. By the time I contacted him again, Carson was no 
longer recovering saddles. Carson referred me to Mick Peel in Australia who 
recovered the new saddle and embossed the leather with the Rivendell logo.

Front Derailleur - Old was a Campagnolo Mirage. New is a Shimano GX. 
Although the bottom bracket drop and seat tube angles are the same for both 
frames, the new bike is limited in the gears I can use from the big ring. 
This could be due to my choice of a larger chainring.

Rear Derailleur - Old was a Shimano Ultegra 9-speed. New is an SRAM  X0 
medium cage.

Shifters - Old were Shimano 600/Ultegra 9 speed shifting indexed. New are 
SRAM 10 speed bar ends shifting indexed.

Cassette - Old was 11-28 nine speed. New is 11-36 ten speed.

Brakes - Old were Tektro R539 sidepulls. New are Tektro CX8.4 V-brakes. I 
really loved the R539s. But I hate the lawyer tabs they added.

Brake Levers - Old were SRAM 500 aluminum levers. New are SRAM 900 carbon 
levers.

Wheelset - Went through several iterations on the old custom. Started with 
a SON Dynamo hub laced to Velocity Fusion rim in front. The rear was a 
Chris King Classic Cross hub laced to a Velocity Fusion off-center rim. I 
sold the front wheel after a year or so. Then had the rear wheel rebuilt 
with the Chris King hub and Velocity A23 rim. Before the rebuild, I sent 
the Chris King hub off for a new steel driveshell. I had a new front wheel 
built with a Chris King Classic Cross hub and Velocity A23 rim. The new 
wheelset is Onyx hubs laced to Velocity Quill rims. The Onyx rear hub has 
ceramic bearings and a noiseless clutch. It's wild sneaking up on people 
with a noiseless bike (even when coasting).

Tires - My biggest gripe about the old custom was that I had spec'ed it to 
take 35mm tires. Which it did. The new custom was spec'ed for 38mm tires 
and will handle tires wider than 40mm (without fenders).

Regards,

Corwin
On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 6:35:18 PM UTC-7 J J wrote:

> Congratulations, Corwin. It's lovely. It looks like such a fun bike. From 
> what I recall, this has been a long time coming for you after your previous 
> custom was stolen. 
>
> A couple of questions: do you mind sharing what size it is? The slammed 
> bar I think is making it kind of hard for me to ascertain proportions.
> Also, besides the switch to canti posts and V brakes, how does the 
> build/components collection deviate from your previous custom? 
>
> Congrats again.
>
> Jim
>
>
> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 4:31:08 PM UTC-4 cz...@sonic.net wrote:
>
>> Hi Dave -
>>
>> It had a lot more dirt on it after last Saturday when I rode the Redlands 
>> Strada Rossa. Ride Report to be posted shortly...
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> CZ
>>
>> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 1:10:35 PM UTC-7 DavidP wrote:
>>
>>> Corbin, the nice about New Bike What? (as opposed to NBD) is that the 
>>> bike has some dirt on it!
>>>
>>> -Dave
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 3:50:13 PM UTC-4 cz...@sonic.net wrote:
>>>
 Hi Rich -

 I can't take credit for the build. Mark Abele at Rivendell did it all. 
 Including getting the frame built by Mark Nobilette and painted by Joe 
 Bell.

 Regards,

 CZ

 On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 12:36:55 PM UTC-7 RichS wrote:

> Corwin, an adventurous build for an adventure 

[RBW] Re: Anyone Fender a Romulus?

[Joe Bernard]

This is 20-year-old memory now but my experience says 35 with fenders is 
optimistic. I'm fairly certain I tried that size Pasela with SKS fenders 
and I got up to some serious fender cutting around the (stock) brakes to 
make it work; I'm not convinced 559 brakes will make much difference at the 
top and sides, they're just longer arms. Add that - in my understanding - 
metal fenders need more room than plastic and I'm going to advise 32mm as 
the fattest tire a Romulus can run with fenders. 

Joe Bernard 

On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11:36:00 AM UTC-7 tl4ente...@gmail.com wrote:

> Looking to not buy multiple sized fenders and tires, never fendered a bike 
> before, hoping to receive some wisdom. Riv claimed fenders with tires as 
> wide as 35.  SomaFabShop is running a sale this weekend and would like to 
> pick up some Honjos.  If I were to go with 33 or 35 wide tires, would a 
> 43mm or 45mm fender work?  I read that 8mm wider than tire is the min, 
> 10-12 is more ideal.  Have Tektro 559 Long reach side pulls on.  Here is 
> link to Riv description for sizes
> Tommy 
> SoCal
>
> https://notfine.com/rivreader/Brochures/Rivendell%20Frames%20Romulus.pdf
>

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Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

[J J]

Congratulations, Corwin. It's lovely. It looks like such a fun bike. From 
what I recall, this has been a long time coming for you after your previous 
custom was stolen. 

A couple of questions: do you mind sharing what size it is? The slammed bar 
I think is making it kind of hard for me to ascertain proportions.
Also, besides the switch to canti posts and V brakes, how does the 
build/components collection deviate from your previous custom? 

Congrats again.

Jim


On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 4:31:08 PM UTC-4 cz...@sonic.net wrote:

> Hi Dave -
>
> It had a lot more dirt on it after last Saturday when I rode the Redlands 
> Strada Rossa. Ride Report to be posted shortly...
>
> Regards,
>
> CZ
>
> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 1:10:35 PM UTC-7 DavidP wrote:
>
>> Corbin, the nice about New Bike What? (as opposed to NBD) is that the 
>> bike has some dirt on it!
>>
>> -Dave
>>
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 3:50:13 PM UTC-4 cz...@sonic.net wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Rich -
>>>
>>> I can't take credit for the build. Mark Abele at Rivendell did it all. 
>>> Including getting the frame built by Mark Nobilette and painted by Joe Bell.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> CZ
>>>
>>> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 12:36:55 PM UTC-7 RichS wrote:
>>>
 Corwin, an adventurous build for an adventure bike. You must have had a 
 good time putting that one together. Love the result:-)))
 Thanks for showing it off.

 Best,
 Rich in ATL


 On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 2:53:45 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:

> Thanks, Corwin. I'm a pedal snob and love lightweight SPD-type pedals, 
> and there's a (earlier version?) pair of Micros on eBay for $25, but I 
> just 
> read reviews of the Micros and apparently their cleats and SPD cleats 
> aren't compatible; too bad, since I have SPDs on all my bikes now. 
>
> Bike Radar weighed the Micro version they reviewed at 208 grams, 
> lighter even than the old Xpedo titanium spindle pedals with 180 lb 
> weight 
> limit in my pedal stash, and a good 5 oz lighter than my go-to Dura Ace 
> spds.
>
> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 12:30 PM Corwin Zechar  
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Patrick -
>>
>> Love the Richey Micros. They are one-sided and weighted to be in the 
>> optimal position when you want to clip in.
>>
>> I've had lots of Schwalbe tires. I get flats on almost every ride 
>> with G-Ones. But the Hurricanes have never flatted. I have them on three 
>> bikes now: Hubbuhubbuh, Custom and Quickbeam. I really like the cushy 
>> ride 
>> of supple tires. But a tire that flats nearly every time I ride is of no 
>> use to me. Reliability is very important to me.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> CZ
>>
>> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11:03:40 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>>> Lovely and intriguing! Certainly an eclectic build -- that's a 
>>> positive. How do you like the Hurricanes and the Ritchey Micros?
>>>
>>> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 10:42 AM John Bokman  
>>> wrote:
>>>
 That ride looks like so much fun! Love the color pop of the Red 
 brakes on Purple frameset. Reminds me of days on my 1994 Maroon 
 mustached 
 XO-3. Also my 1990 MB2 (because it was also purple). Thanks for 
 posting 
 Corwin.

 John

 On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 3:30:25 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote:

> Looks great, and I love the color, and the fat tires with 
> the Albastache combo.
>
> I think you win the Riv with the lowest bars award!
>
> Eric
>
> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 2:03 AM Corwin Zechar  
> wrote:
>
>> It's definitely not new bike day. That was back in the first week 
>> of February. Not even New Bike Month. So it's New Bike Quarter?
>>
>> Anyway, I picked up my much anticipated and long-awaited custom 
>> Rivendell last month. Some interesting aspects include:
>>
>> 1) SRAM drop bar levers mounted on opposite sides (with respect 
>> to normal drop bar mounting) on Nitto Albastache bars - as suggested 
>> by 
>> Bill Lindsay.
>>
>> 2) A Fizik Aliante Gamma saddle recovered by Mick Peel in 
>> Australia and sporting the Rivendell logo.
>>
>> 3) A Rich Lesnik built wheelset with Onyx hubs and Velocity Quill 
>> rims.
>>
>> 4) SRAM rear derailer and SRAM bar-end shifters.
>>
>> 5) Shimano Ultegra 6650 compact double crankset with TA 
>> Specialities chainrings
>>
>> 6) Chris King bottom bracket with outboard bearings.
>>
>> 7) DT Swiss skewers.
>>
>> 8) Custom lug carving by Mark Nobilette.
>>
>> 9) Ritchey Micro Road pedals.
>>
>> 10) 

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

[John Rinker]

I agree with JAS- beautiful light in that photo and those blossoms are 
simply sublime! 

Cheers, John

On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 3:32:14 PM UTC-7 JAS wrote:

> Beautiful photo, Jason, with the light on your bike and that blooming tree 
> in the background.  Good work.
>
> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11:46:46 AM UTC-7 Jason Fuller wrote:
>
>> Vancouver's in full blossom swing now 
>>
>>
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

[JAS]

Beautiful photo, Jason, with the light on your bike and that blooming tree 
in the background.  Good work.

On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11:46:46 AM UTC-7 Jason Fuller wrote:

> Vancouver's in full blossom swing now 
>
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

[Corwin Zechar]

Hi Dave -

It had a lot more dirt on it after last Saturday when I rode the Redlands 
Strada Rossa. Ride Report to be posted shortly...

Regards,

CZ

On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 1:10:35 PM UTC-7 DavidP wrote:

> Corbin, the nice about New Bike What? (as opposed to NBD) is that the bike 
> has some dirt on it!
>
> -Dave
>
>
>
> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 3:50:13 PM UTC-4 cz...@sonic.net wrote:
>
>> Hi Rich -
>>
>> I can't take credit for the build. Mark Abele at Rivendell did it all. 
>> Including getting the frame built by Mark Nobilette and painted by Joe Bell.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> CZ
>>
>> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 12:36:55 PM UTC-7 RichS wrote:
>>
>>> Corwin, an adventurous build for an adventure bike. You must have had a 
>>> good time putting that one together. Love the result:-)))
>>> Thanks for showing it off.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Rich in ATL
>>>
>>>
>>> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 2:53:45 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>>
 Thanks, Corwin. I'm a pedal snob and love lightweight SPD-type pedals, 
 and there's a (earlier version?) pair of Micros on eBay for $25, but I 
 just 
 read reviews of the Micros and apparently their cleats and SPD cleats 
 aren't compatible; too bad, since I have SPDs on all my bikes now. 

 Bike Radar weighed the Micro version they reviewed at 208 grams, 
 lighter even than the old Xpedo titanium spindle pedals with 180 lb weight 
 limit in my pedal stash, and a good 5 oz lighter than my go-to Dura Ace 
 spds.

 On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 12:30 PM Corwin Zechar  wrote:

> Hi Patrick -
>
> Love the Richey Micros. They are one-sided and weighted to be in the 
> optimal position when you want to clip in.
>
> I've had lots of Schwalbe tires. I get flats on almost every ride with 
> G-Ones. But the Hurricanes have never flatted. I have them on three bikes 
> now: Hubbuhubbuh, Custom and Quickbeam. I really like the cushy ride of 
> supple tires. But a tire that flats nearly every time I ride is of no use 
> to me. Reliability is very important to me.
>
> Regards,
>
> CZ
>
> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11:03:40 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> Lovely and intriguing! Certainly an eclectic build -- that's a 
>> positive. How do you like the Hurricanes and the Ritchey Micros?
>>
>> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 10:42 AM John Bokman  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> That ride looks like so much fun! Love the color pop of the Red 
>>> brakes on Purple frameset. Reminds me of days on my 1994 Maroon 
>>> mustached 
>>> XO-3. Also my 1990 MB2 (because it was also purple). Thanks for posting 
>>> Corwin.
>>>
>>> John
>>>
>>> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 3:30:25 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote:
>>>
 Looks great, and I love the color, and the fat tires with 
 the Albastache combo.

 I think you win the Riv with the lowest bars award!

 Eric

 On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 2:03 AM Corwin Zechar  
 wrote:

> It's definitely not new bike day. That was back in the first week 
> of February. Not even New Bike Month. So it's New Bike Quarter?
>
> Anyway, I picked up my much anticipated and long-awaited custom 
> Rivendell last month. Some interesting aspects include:
>
> 1) SRAM drop bar levers mounted on opposite sides (with respect to 
> normal drop bar mounting) on Nitto Albastache bars - as suggested by 
> Bill 
> Lindsay.
>
> 2) A Fizik Aliante Gamma saddle recovered by Mick Peel in 
> Australia and sporting the Rivendell logo.
>
> 3) A Rich Lesnik built wheelset with Onyx hubs and Velocity Quill 
> rims.
>
> 4) SRAM rear derailer and SRAM bar-end shifters.
>
> 5) Shimano Ultegra 6650 compact double crankset with TA 
> Specialities chainrings
>
> 6) Chris King bottom bracket with outboard bearings.
>
> 7) DT Swiss skewers.
>
> 8) Custom lug carving by Mark Nobilette.
>
> 9) Ritchey Micro Road pedals.
>
> 10) Tektro CX 8.4 short-pull V-brakes.
>
> The main difference between my new custom and the old custom are 
> the cantilever posts and lug carving.
>
> I can report that my new custom feels just like my old custom - 
> wherever it is. I rode the bike in the Redlands Strada Rossa last 
> Saturday 
> and it performed flawlessly - despite my lack of experience on dirt 
> roads 
> and singletrack.
>
> A few photos illustrating the most salient aspects follow...
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Corwin
>
> [image: drivetrain.jpg][image: carvedLugs.jpg]
>
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Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

[DavidP]

Corbin, the nice about New Bike What? (as opposed to NBD) is that the bike 
has some dirt on it!

-Dave



On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 3:50:13 PM UTC-4 cz...@sonic.net wrote:

> Hi Rich -
>
> I can't take credit for the build. Mark Abele at Rivendell did it all. 
> Including getting the frame built by Mark Nobilette and painted by Joe Bell.
>
> Regards,
>
> CZ
>
> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 12:36:55 PM UTC-7 RichS wrote:
>
>> Corwin, an adventurous build for an adventure bike. You must have had a 
>> good time putting that one together. Love the result:-)))
>> Thanks for showing it off.
>>
>> Best,
>> Rich in ATL
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 2:53:45 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks, Corwin. I'm a pedal snob and love lightweight SPD-type pedals, 
>>> and there's a (earlier version?) pair of Micros on eBay for $25, but I just 
>>> read reviews of the Micros and apparently their cleats and SPD cleats 
>>> aren't compatible; too bad, since I have SPDs on all my bikes now. 
>>>
>>> Bike Radar weighed the Micro version they reviewed at 208 grams, lighter 
>>> even than the old Xpedo titanium spindle pedals with 180 lb weight limit in 
>>> my pedal stash, and a good 5 oz lighter than my go-to Dura Ace spds.
>>>
>>> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 12:30 PM Corwin Zechar  wrote:
>>>
 Hi Patrick -

 Love the Richey Micros. They are one-sided and weighted to be in the 
 optimal position when you want to clip in.

 I've had lots of Schwalbe tires. I get flats on almost every ride with 
 G-Ones. But the Hurricanes have never flatted. I have them on three bikes 
 now: Hubbuhubbuh, Custom and Quickbeam. I really like the cushy ride of 
 supple tires. But a tire that flats nearly every time I ride is of no use 
 to me. Reliability is very important to me.

 Regards,

 CZ

 On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11:03:40 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:

> Lovely and intriguing! Certainly an eclectic build -- that's a 
> positive. How do you like the Hurricanes and the Ritchey Micros?
>
> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 10:42 AM John Bokman  
> wrote:
>
>> That ride looks like so much fun! Love the color pop of the Red 
>> brakes on Purple frameset. Reminds me of days on my 1994 Maroon 
>> mustached 
>> XO-3. Also my 1990 MB2 (because it was also purple). Thanks for posting 
>> Corwin.
>>
>> John
>>
>> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 3:30:25 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote:
>>
>>> Looks great, and I love the color, and the fat tires with 
>>> the Albastache combo.
>>>
>>> I think you win the Riv with the lowest bars award!
>>>
>>> Eric
>>>
>>> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 2:03 AM Corwin Zechar  
>>> wrote:
>>>
 It's definitely not new bike day. That was back in the first week 
 of February. Not even New Bike Month. So it's New Bike Quarter?

 Anyway, I picked up my much anticipated and long-awaited custom 
 Rivendell last month. Some interesting aspects include:

 1) SRAM drop bar levers mounted on opposite sides (with respect to 
 normal drop bar mounting) on Nitto Albastache bars - as suggested by 
 Bill 
 Lindsay.

 2) A Fizik Aliante Gamma saddle recovered by Mick Peel in Australia 
 and sporting the Rivendell logo.

 3) A Rich Lesnik built wheelset with Onyx hubs and Velocity Quill 
 rims.

 4) SRAM rear derailer and SRAM bar-end shifters.

 5) Shimano Ultegra 6650 compact double crankset with TA 
 Specialities chainrings

 6) Chris King bottom bracket with outboard bearings.

 7) DT Swiss skewers.

 8) Custom lug carving by Mark Nobilette.

 9) Ritchey Micro Road pedals.

 10) Tektro CX 8.4 short-pull V-brakes.

 The main difference between my new custom and the old custom are 
 the cantilever posts and lug carving.

 I can report that my new custom feels just like my old custom - 
 wherever it is. I rode the bike in the Redlands Strada Rossa last 
 Saturday 
 and it performed flawlessly - despite my lack of experience on dirt 
 roads 
 and singletrack.

 A few photos illustrating the most salient aspects follow...

 Regards,


 Corwin

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[RBW] WTB: Soma Condor 2 hanblebar I think 42/48 size

[eddietheflay]

Anyone got one? I am curious. Email me at eddie dot flayer at att dot net.

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Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

[Corwin Zechar]

Hi Rich -

I can't take credit for the build. Mark Abele at Rivendell did it all. 
Including getting the frame built by Mark Nobilette and painted by Joe Bell.

Regards,

CZ

On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 12:36:55 PM UTC-7 RichS wrote:

> Corwin, an adventurous build for an adventure bike. You must have had a 
> good time putting that one together. Love the result:-)))
> Thanks for showing it off.
>
> Best,
> Rich in ATL
>
>
> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 2:53:45 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> Thanks, Corwin. I'm a pedal snob and love lightweight SPD-type pedals, 
>> and there's a (earlier version?) pair of Micros on eBay for $25, but I just 
>> read reviews of the Micros and apparently their cleats and SPD cleats 
>> aren't compatible; too bad, since I have SPDs on all my bikes now. 
>>
>> Bike Radar weighed the Micro version they reviewed at 208 grams, lighter 
>> even than the old Xpedo titanium spindle pedals with 180 lb weight limit in 
>> my pedal stash, and a good 5 oz lighter than my go-to Dura Ace spds.
>>
>> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 12:30 PM Corwin Zechar  wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Patrick -
>>>
>>> Love the Richey Micros. They are one-sided and weighted to be in the 
>>> optimal position when you want to clip in.
>>>
>>> I've had lots of Schwalbe tires. I get flats on almost every ride with 
>>> G-Ones. But the Hurricanes have never flatted. I have them on three bikes 
>>> now: Hubbuhubbuh, Custom and Quickbeam. I really like the cushy ride of 
>>> supple tires. But a tire that flats nearly every time I ride is of no use 
>>> to me. Reliability is very important to me.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> CZ
>>>
>>> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11:03:40 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>>
 Lovely and intriguing! Certainly an eclectic build -- that's a 
 positive. How do you like the Hurricanes and the Ritchey Micros?

 On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 10:42 AM John Bokman  wrote:

> That ride looks like so much fun! Love the color pop of the Red brakes 
> on Purple frameset. Reminds me of days on my 1994 Maroon mustached XO-3. 
> Also my 1990 MB2 (because it was also purple). Thanks for posting Corwin.
>
> John
>
> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 3:30:25 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote:
>
>> Looks great, and I love the color, and the fat tires with 
>> the Albastache combo.
>>
>> I think you win the Riv with the lowest bars award!
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 2:03 AM Corwin Zechar  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> It's definitely not new bike day. That was back in the first week of 
>>> February. Not even New Bike Month. So it's New Bike Quarter?
>>>
>>> Anyway, I picked up my much anticipated and long-awaited custom 
>>> Rivendell last month. Some interesting aspects include:
>>>
>>> 1) SRAM drop bar levers mounted on opposite sides (with respect to 
>>> normal drop bar mounting) on Nitto Albastache bars - as suggested by 
>>> Bill 
>>> Lindsay.
>>>
>>> 2) A Fizik Aliante Gamma saddle recovered by Mick Peel in Australia 
>>> and sporting the Rivendell logo.
>>>
>>> 3) A Rich Lesnik built wheelset with Onyx hubs and Velocity Quill 
>>> rims.
>>>
>>> 4) SRAM rear derailer and SRAM bar-end shifters.
>>>
>>> 5) Shimano Ultegra 6650 compact double crankset with TA Specialities 
>>> chainrings
>>>
>>> 6) Chris King bottom bracket with outboard bearings.
>>>
>>> 7) DT Swiss skewers.
>>>
>>> 8) Custom lug carving by Mark Nobilette.
>>>
>>> 9) Ritchey Micro Road pedals.
>>>
>>> 10) Tektro CX 8.4 short-pull V-brakes.
>>>
>>> The main difference between my new custom and the old custom are the 
>>> cantilever posts and lug carving.
>>>
>>> I can report that my new custom feels just like my old custom - 
>>> wherever it is. I rode the bike in the Redlands Strada Rossa last 
>>> Saturday 
>>> and it performed flawlessly - despite my lack of experience on dirt 
>>> roads 
>>> and singletrack.
>>>
>>> A few photos illustrating the most salient aspects follow...
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>>
>>> Corwin
>>>
>>> [image: drivetrain.jpg][image: carvedLugs.jpg]
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Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

[RichS]

Corwin, an adventurous build for an adventure bike. You must have had a 
good time putting that one together. Love the result:-)))
Thanks for showing it off.

Best,
Rich in ATL


On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 2:53:45 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:

> Thanks, Corwin. I'm a pedal snob and love lightweight SPD-type pedals, and 
> there's a (earlier version?) pair of Micros on eBay for $25, but I just 
> read reviews of the Micros and apparently their cleats and SPD cleats 
> aren't compatible; too bad, since I have SPDs on all my bikes now. 
>
> Bike Radar weighed the Micro version they reviewed at 208 grams, lighter 
> even than the old Xpedo titanium spindle pedals with 180 lb weight limit in 
> my pedal stash, and a good 5 oz lighter than my go-to Dura Ace spds.
>
> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 12:30 PM Corwin Zechar  wrote:
>
>> Hi Patrick -
>>
>> Love the Richey Micros. They are one-sided and weighted to be in the 
>> optimal position when you want to clip in.
>>
>> I've had lots of Schwalbe tires. I get flats on almost every ride with 
>> G-Ones. But the Hurricanes have never flatted. I have them on three bikes 
>> now: Hubbuhubbuh, Custom and Quickbeam. I really like the cushy ride of 
>> supple tires. But a tire that flats nearly every time I ride is of no use 
>> to me. Reliability is very important to me.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> CZ
>>
>> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11:03:40 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>>> Lovely and intriguing! Certainly an eclectic build -- that's a positive. 
>>> How do you like the Hurricanes and the Ritchey Micros?
>>>
>>> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 10:42 AM John Bokman  wrote:
>>>
 That ride looks like so much fun! Love the color pop of the Red brakes 
 on Purple frameset. Reminds me of days on my 1994 Maroon mustached XO-3. 
 Also my 1990 MB2 (because it was also purple). Thanks for posting Corwin.

 John

 On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 3:30:25 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote:

> Looks great, and I love the color, and the fat tires with 
> the Albastache combo.
>
> I think you win the Riv with the lowest bars award!
>
> Eric
>
> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 2:03 AM Corwin Zechar  wrote:
>
>> It's definitely not new bike day. That was back in the first week of 
>> February. Not even New Bike Month. So it's New Bike Quarter?
>>
>> Anyway, I picked up my much anticipated and long-awaited custom 
>> Rivendell last month. Some interesting aspects include:
>>
>> 1) SRAM drop bar levers mounted on opposite sides (with respect to 
>> normal drop bar mounting) on Nitto Albastache bars - as suggested by 
>> Bill 
>> Lindsay.
>>
>> 2) A Fizik Aliante Gamma saddle recovered by Mick Peel in Australia 
>> and sporting the Rivendell logo.
>>
>> 3) A Rich Lesnik built wheelset with Onyx hubs and Velocity Quill 
>> rims.
>>
>> 4) SRAM rear derailer and SRAM bar-end shifters.
>>
>> 5) Shimano Ultegra 6650 compact double crankset with TA Specialities 
>> chainrings
>>
>> 6) Chris King bottom bracket with outboard bearings.
>>
>> 7) DT Swiss skewers.
>>
>> 8) Custom lug carving by Mark Nobilette.
>>
>> 9) Ritchey Micro Road pedals.
>>
>> 10) Tektro CX 8.4 short-pull V-brakes.
>>
>> The main difference between my new custom and the old custom are the 
>> cantilever posts and lug carving.
>>
>> I can report that my new custom feels just like my old custom - 
>> wherever it is. I rode the bike in the Redlands Strada Rossa last 
>> Saturday 
>> and it performed flawlessly - despite my lack of experience on dirt 
>> roads 
>> and singletrack.
>>
>> A few photos illustrating the most salient aspects follow...
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>>
>> Corwin
>>
>> [image: drivetrain.jpg][image: carvedLugs.jpg]
>>
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Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

[Patrick Moore]

Thanks, Corwin. I'm a pedal snob and love lightweight SPD-type pedals, and
there's a (earlier version?) pair of Micros on eBay for $25, but I just
read reviews of the Micros and apparently their cleats and SPD cleats
aren't compatible; too bad, since I have SPDs on all my bikes now.

Bike Radar weighed the Micro version they reviewed at 208 grams, lighter
even than the old Xpedo titanium spindle pedals with 180 lb weight limit in
my pedal stash, and a good 5 oz lighter than my go-to Dura Ace spds.

On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 12:30 PM Corwin Zechar  wrote:

> Hi Patrick -
>
> Love the Richey Micros. They are one-sided and weighted to be in the
> optimal position when you want to clip in.
>
> I've had lots of Schwalbe tires. I get flats on almost every ride with
> G-Ones. But the Hurricanes have never flatted. I have them on three bikes
> now: Hubbuhubbuh, Custom and Quickbeam. I really like the cushy ride of
> supple tires. But a tire that flats nearly every time I ride is of no use
> to me. Reliability is very important to me.
>
> Regards,
>
> CZ
>
> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11:03:40 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> Lovely and intriguing! Certainly an eclectic build -- that's a positive.
>> How do you like the Hurricanes and the Ritchey Micros?
>>
>> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 10:42 AM John Bokman  wrote:
>>
>>> That ride looks like so much fun! Love the color pop of the Red brakes
>>> on Purple frameset. Reminds me of days on my 1994 Maroon mustached XO-3.
>>> Also my 1990 MB2 (because it was also purple). Thanks for posting Corwin.
>>>
>>> John
>>>
>>> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 3:30:25 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote:
>>>
 Looks great, and I love the color, and the fat tires with
 the Albastache combo.

 I think you win the Riv with the lowest bars award!

 Eric

 On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 2:03 AM Corwin Zechar  wrote:

> It's definitely not new bike day. That was back in the first week of
> February. Not even New Bike Month. So it's New Bike Quarter?
>
> Anyway, I picked up my much anticipated and long-awaited custom
> Rivendell last month. Some interesting aspects include:
>
> 1) SRAM drop bar levers mounted on opposite sides (with respect to
> normal drop bar mounting) on Nitto Albastache bars - as suggested by Bill
> Lindsay.
>
> 2) A Fizik Aliante Gamma saddle recovered by Mick Peel in Australia
> and sporting the Rivendell logo.
>
> 3) A Rich Lesnik built wheelset with Onyx hubs and Velocity Quill rims.
>
> 4) SRAM rear derailer and SRAM bar-end shifters.
>
> 5) Shimano Ultegra 6650 compact double crankset with TA Specialities
> chainrings
>
> 6) Chris King bottom bracket with outboard bearings.
>
> 7) DT Swiss skewers.
>
> 8) Custom lug carving by Mark Nobilette.
>
> 9) Ritchey Micro Road pedals.
>
> 10) Tektro CX 8.4 short-pull V-brakes.
>
> The main difference between my new custom and the old custom are the
> cantilever posts and lug carving.
>
> I can report that my new custom feels just like my old custom -
> wherever it is. I rode the bike in the Redlands Strada Rossa last Saturday
> and it performed flawlessly - despite my lack of experience on dirt roads
> and singletrack.
>
> A few photos illustrating the most salient aspects follow...
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Corwin
>
> [image: drivetrain.jpg][image: carvedLugs.jpg]
>
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[RBW] Re: Anyone Fender a Romulus?

[nlerner]

I installed fenders on my now-departed Romulus: https://flic.kr/p/2eiGU18

I believe those are Planet Bike fenders and 32mm Pasela tires.

Neal Lerner
Brookline MA

On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 2:36:00 PM UTC-4 tl4ente...@gmail.com wrote:

> Looking to not buy multiple sized fenders and tires, never fendered a bike 
> before, hoping to receive some wisdom. Riv claimed fenders with tires as 
> wide as 35.  SomaFabShop is running a sale this weekend and would like to 
> pick up some Honjos.  If I were to go with 33 or 35 wide tires, would a 
> 43mm or 45mm fender work?  I read that 8mm wider than tire is the min, 
> 10-12 is more ideal.  Have Tektro 559 Long reach side pulls on.  Here is 
> link to Riv description for sizes
> Tommy 
> SoCal
>
> https://notfine.com/rivreader/Brochures/Rivendell%20Frames%20Romulus.pdf
>

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Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

[Jason Fuller]

Looks awesome, I didn't think Riv would even make a custom this 'racey' 
anymore! Maybe only because you already had the custom history with them? 

On Saturday 23 March 2024 at 11:30:28 UTC-7 cz...@sonic.net wrote:

> Hi Patrick -
>
> Love the Richey Micros. They are one-sided and weighted to be in the 
> optimal position when you want to clip in.
>
> I've had lots of Schwalbe tires. I get flats on almost every ride with 
> G-Ones. But the Hurricanes have never flatted. I have them on three bikes 
> now: Hubbuhubbuh, Custom and Quickbeam. I really like the cushy ride of 
> supple tires. But a tire that flats nearly every time I ride is of no use 
> to me. Reliability is very important to me.
>
> Regards,
>
> CZ
>
> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11:03:40 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> Lovely and intriguing! Certainly an eclectic build -- that's a positive. 
>> How do you like the Hurricanes and the Ritchey Micros?
>>
>> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 10:42 AM John Bokman  wrote:
>>
>>> That ride looks like so much fun! Love the color pop of the Red brakes 
>>> on Purple frameset. Reminds me of days on my 1994 Maroon mustached XO-3. 
>>> Also my 1990 MB2 (because it was also purple). Thanks for posting Corwin.
>>>
>>> John
>>>
>>> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 3:30:25 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote:
>>>
 Looks great, and I love the color, and the fat tires with 
 the Albastache combo.

 I think you win the Riv with the lowest bars award!

 Eric

 On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 2:03 AM Corwin Zechar  wrote:

> It's definitely not new bike day. That was back in the first week of 
> February. Not even New Bike Month. So it's New Bike Quarter?
>
> Anyway, I picked up my much anticipated and long-awaited custom 
> Rivendell last month. Some interesting aspects include:
>
> 1) SRAM drop bar levers mounted on opposite sides (with respect to 
> normal drop bar mounting) on Nitto Albastache bars - as suggested by Bill 
> Lindsay.
>
> 2) A Fizik Aliante Gamma saddle recovered by Mick Peel in Australia 
> and sporting the Rivendell logo.
>
> 3) A Rich Lesnik built wheelset with Onyx hubs and Velocity Quill rims.
>
> 4) SRAM rear derailer and SRAM bar-end shifters.
>
> 5) Shimano Ultegra 6650 compact double crankset with TA Specialities 
> chainrings
>
> 6) Chris King bottom bracket with outboard bearings.
>
> 7) DT Swiss skewers.
>
> 8) Custom lug carving by Mark Nobilette.
>
> 9) Ritchey Micro Road pedals.
>
> 10) Tektro CX 8.4 short-pull V-brakes.
>
> The main difference between my new custom and the old custom are the 
> cantilever posts and lug carving.
>
> I can report that my new custom feels just like my old custom - 
> wherever it is. I rode the bike in the Redlands Strada Rossa last 
> Saturday 
> and it performed flawlessly - despite my lack of experience on dirt roads 
> and singletrack.
>
> A few photos illustrating the most salient aspects follow...
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Corwin
>
> [image: drivetrain.jpg][image: carvedLugs.jpg]
>
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[RBW] Anyone Fender a Romulus?

[Tommy Love]

Looking to not buy multiple sized fenders and tires, never fendered a bike 
before, hoping to receive some wisdom. Riv claimed fenders with tires as 
wide as 35.  SomaFabShop is running a sale this weekend and would like to 
pick up some Honjos.  If I were to go with 33 or 35 wide tires, would a 
43mm or 45mm fender work?  I read that 8mm wider than tire is the min, 
10-12 is more ideal.  Have Tektro 559 Long reach side pulls on.  Here is 
link to Riv description for sizes
Tommy 
SoCal

https://notfine.com/rivreader/Brochures/Rivendell%20Frames%20Romulus.pdf

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Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

[Corwin Zechar]

Hi Patrick -

Love the Richey Micros. They are one-sided and weighted to be in the 
optimal position when you want to clip in.

I've had lots of Schwalbe tires. I get flats on almost every ride with 
G-Ones. But the Hurricanes have never flatted. I have them on three bikes 
now: Hubbuhubbuh, Custom and Quickbeam. I really like the cushy ride of 
supple tires. But a tire that flats nearly every time I ride is of no use 
to me. Reliability is very important to me.

Regards,

CZ

On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11:03:40 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:

> Lovely and intriguing! Certainly an eclectic build -- that's a positive. 
> How do you like the Hurricanes and the Ritchey Micros?
>
> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 10:42 AM John Bokman  wrote:
>
>> That ride looks like so much fun! Love the color pop of the Red brakes on 
>> Purple frameset. Reminds me of days on my 1994 Maroon mustached XO-3. Also 
>> my 1990 MB2 (because it was also purple). Thanks for posting Corwin.
>>
>> John
>>
>> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 3:30:25 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote:
>>
>>> Looks great, and I love the color, and the fat tires with the Albastache 
>>> combo.
>>>
>>> I think you win the Riv with the lowest bars award!
>>>
>>> Eric
>>>
>>> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 2:03 AM Corwin Zechar  wrote:
>>>
 It's definitely not new bike day. That was back in the first week of 
 February. Not even New Bike Month. So it's New Bike Quarter?

 Anyway, I picked up my much anticipated and long-awaited custom 
 Rivendell last month. Some interesting aspects include:

 1) SRAM drop bar levers mounted on opposite sides (with respect to 
 normal drop bar mounting) on Nitto Albastache bars - as suggested by Bill 
 Lindsay.

 2) A Fizik Aliante Gamma saddle recovered by Mick Peel in Australia and 
 sporting the Rivendell logo.

 3) A Rich Lesnik built wheelset with Onyx hubs and Velocity Quill rims.

 4) SRAM rear derailer and SRAM bar-end shifters.

 5) Shimano Ultegra 6650 compact double crankset with TA Specialities 
 chainrings

 6) Chris King bottom bracket with outboard bearings.

 7) DT Swiss skewers.

 8) Custom lug carving by Mark Nobilette.

 9) Ritchey Micro Road pedals.

 10) Tektro CX 8.4 short-pull V-brakes.

 The main difference between my new custom and the old custom are the 
 cantilever posts and lug carving.

 I can report that my new custom feels just like my old custom - 
 wherever it is. I rode the bike in the Redlands Strada Rossa last Saturday 
 and it performed flawlessly - despite my lack of experience on dirt roads 
 and singletrack.

 A few photos illustrating the most salient aspects follow...

 Regards,


 Corwin

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Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

[Patrick Moore]

Lovely and intriguing! Certainly an eclectic build -- that's a positive.
How do you like the Hurricanes and the Ritchey Micros?

On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 10:42 AM John Bokman  wrote:

> That ride looks like so much fun! Love the color pop of the Red brakes on
> Purple frameset. Reminds me of days on my 1994 Maroon mustached XO-3. Also
> my 1990 MB2 (because it was also purple). Thanks for posting Corwin.
>
> John
>
> On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 3:30:25 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote:
>
>> Looks great, and I love the color, and the fat tires with the Albastache
>> combo.
>>
>> I think you win the Riv with the lowest bars award!
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 2:03 AM Corwin Zechar  wrote:
>>
>>> It's definitely not new bike day. That was back in the first week of
>>> February. Not even New Bike Month. So it's New Bike Quarter?
>>>
>>> Anyway, I picked up my much anticipated and long-awaited custom
>>> Rivendell last month. Some interesting aspects include:
>>>
>>> 1) SRAM drop bar levers mounted on opposite sides (with respect to
>>> normal drop bar mounting) on Nitto Albastache bars - as suggested by Bill
>>> Lindsay.
>>>
>>> 2) A Fizik Aliante Gamma saddle recovered by Mick Peel in Australia and
>>> sporting the Rivendell logo.
>>>
>>> 3) A Rich Lesnik built wheelset with Onyx hubs and Velocity Quill rims.
>>>
>>> 4) SRAM rear derailer and SRAM bar-end shifters.
>>>
>>> 5) Shimano Ultegra 6650 compact double crankset with TA Specialities
>>> chainrings
>>>
>>> 6) Chris King bottom bracket with outboard bearings.
>>>
>>> 7) DT Swiss skewers.
>>>
>>> 8) Custom lug carving by Mark Nobilette.
>>>
>>> 9) Ritchey Micro Road pedals.
>>>
>>> 10) Tektro CX 8.4 short-pull V-brakes.
>>>
>>> The main difference between my new custom and the old custom are the
>>> cantilever posts and lug carving.
>>>
>>> I can report that my new custom feels just like my old custom - wherever
>>> it is. I rode the bike in the Redlands Strada Rossa last Saturday and it
>>> performed flawlessly - despite my lack of experience on dirt roads and
>>> singletrack.
>>>
>>> A few photos illustrating the most salient aspects follow...
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>>
>>> Corwin
>>>
>>> [image: drivetrain.jpg][image: carvedLugs.jpg]
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Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

[Corwin Zechar]

Yeah. Mark claimed no Riv customers slam the bars like me anymore.

CZ 

On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 3:30:25 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote:

> Looks great, and I love the color, and the fat tires with the Albastache 
> combo.
>
> I think you win the Riv with the lowest bars award!
>
> Eric
>
> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 2:03 AM Corwin Zechar  wrote:
>
>> It's definitely not new bike day. That was back in the first week of 
>> February. Not even New Bike Month. So it's New Bike Quarter?
>>
>> Anyway, I picked up my much anticipated and long-awaited custom Rivendell 
>> last month. Some interesting aspects include:
>>
>> 1) SRAM drop bar levers mounted on opposite sides (with respect to normal 
>> drop bar mounting) on Nitto Albastache bars - as suggested by Bill Lindsay.
>>
>> 2) A Fizik Aliante Gamma saddle recovered by Mick Peel in Australia and 
>> sporting the Rivendell logo.
>>
>> 3) A Rich Lesnik built wheelset with Onyx hubs and Velocity Quill rims.
>>
>> 4) SRAM rear derailer and SRAM bar-end shifters.
>>
>> 5) Shimano Ultegra 6650 compact double crankset with TA Specialities 
>> chainrings
>>
>> 6) Chris King bottom bracket with outboard bearings.
>>
>> 7) DT Swiss skewers.
>>
>> 8) Custom lug carving by Mark Nobilette.
>>
>> 9) Ritchey Micro Road pedals.
>>
>> 10) Tektro CX 8.4 short-pull V-brakes.
>>
>> The main difference between my new custom and the old custom are the 
>> cantilever posts and lug carving.
>>
>> I can report that my new custom feels just like my old custom - wherever 
>> it is. I rode the bike in the Redlands Strada Rossa last Saturday and it 
>> performed flawlessly - despite my lack of experience on dirt roads and 
>> singletrack.
>>
>> A few photos illustrating the most salient aspects follow...
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>>
>> Corwin
>>
>> [image: drivetrain.jpg][image: carvedLugs.jpg]
>>
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[RBW] Re: FS: MTS-100 slingshot stem and cromo bars

[Stephen]

extra info forgot to mention: Stem is aluminum, bars are cromo.

On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 1:01:38 PM UTC-4 Stephen wrote:

> A very cool stem and corresponding bars for your consideration, taken off 
> of a recent acquisition to my stable (you know which one?). Still doing a 
> little purging before moving and don't imagine I'll use these on any bikes 
> in the future until someday when I can keep an ungainly collection of 
> bicycles and who knows if thatll ever happen. I love letting things go, 
> sometimes to my own detriment.
>
> Anywho, bars are about 27" wide. 22.2 clamp diameter, so it doesn't work 
> with your typical nitto bar if you are desiring to switch it up. Could be 
> cool to use this with something like DOOM bars. integrated canti brake 
> hanger. 
>
> asking $80 plus shipping, or local nyc handoff. PP FF preferred.
>
> (also i know the tape measure doesn't looked lined up in the photos but i 
> swear its just a camera perspective trick)
>
> Thanks for looking!
>
> [image: IMG_6527.jpg]
>
> [image: IMG_6528.jpg]
>

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Re: [RBW] It's New Bike What?

[John Bokman]

That ride looks like so much fun! Love the color pop of the Red brakes on 
Purple frameset. Reminds me of days on my 1994 Maroon mustached XO-3. Also 
my 1990 MB2 (because it was also purple). Thanks for posting Corwin.

John

On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 3:30:25 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote:

> Looks great, and I love the color, and the fat tires with the Albastache 
> combo.
>
> I think you win the Riv with the lowest bars award!
>
> Eric
>
> On Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 2:03 AM Corwin Zechar  wrote:
>
>> It's definitely not new bike day. That was back in the first week of 
>> February. Not even New Bike Month. So it's New Bike Quarter?
>>
>> Anyway, I picked up my much anticipated and long-awaited custom Rivendell 
>> last month. Some interesting aspects include:
>>
>> 1) SRAM drop bar levers mounted on opposite sides (with respect to normal 
>> drop bar mounting) on Nitto Albastache bars - as suggested by Bill Lindsay.
>>
>> 2) A Fizik Aliante Gamma saddle recovered by Mick Peel in Australia and 
>> sporting the Rivendell logo.
>>
>> 3) A Rich Lesnik built wheelset with Onyx hubs and Velocity Quill rims.
>>
>> 4) SRAM rear derailer and SRAM bar-end shifters.
>>
>> 5) Shimano Ultegra 6650 compact double crankset with TA Specialities 
>> chainrings
>>
>> 6) Chris King bottom bracket with outboard bearings.
>>
>> 7) DT Swiss skewers.
>>
>> 8) Custom lug carving by Mark Nobilette.
>>
>> 9) Ritchey Micro Road pedals.
>>
>> 10) Tektro CX 8.4 short-pull V-brakes.
>>
>> The main difference between my new custom and the old custom are the 
>> cantilever posts and lug carving.
>>
>> I can report that my new custom feels just like my old custom - wherever 
>> it is. I rode the bike in the Redlands Strada Rossa last Saturday and it 
>> performed flawlessly - despite my lack of experience on dirt roads and 
>> singletrack.
>>
>> A few photos illustrating the most salient aspects follow...
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>>
>> Corwin
>>
>> [image: drivetrain.jpg][image: carvedLugs.jpg]
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: I have questions

[Patrick Moore]

Thanks, Jason, I'm particularly heartened by "noise doesn't translate into
slowness." I can live with pavement buzz.

On Fri, Mar 22, 2024 at 9:17 PM Jason Fuller  wrote:

> Patrick: I've run the Umtanum (650x55) in endurance casing, and have pals
> I ride with regularly on the full range basically - 650x42, 650x48, and
> 700x38 but all on the endurance casing. I plan to try the Extralight
> version next, but honestly the Endurance doesn't feel stiff nor heavy.
> Every one of my riding pals who've taken the plunge have been singing their
> praises loud and far, and seemingly everyone I ride with is going to them
> now as a result.
>
> I will agree that they are not particularly quiet on the road, even the
> claimed noise-cancelling models. They're not nearly as quiet as a Gravel
> King SK. I will say though that they have a pleasant enough tone, and that
> noise doesn't translate to slowness at all - coming to realize this is
> critical to enjoying them fully. Much like we're sort of pre-programmed to
> believe that the feedback of skinny tires translates to speed, even though
> we know better now, the same is true of the buzz from knobby tires. Thanks
> to Strava I can confidently say that I'm not appreciably slower on the RH
> knobbies, though if I don't need them I'd prefer the silence of the slicks.
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 22, 2024 at 7:46 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>
>> Jason: Which RH knobbies, pray? I just scored a near-new, Normal Casing
>> pair of 622X48 (will be at least 50 on my rims) Oracle Ridges for $100
>> shipped, and Fat Tire Cycles will set them up tubeless on the new Velocity
>> Blunt SS wheelset for a dirt-biased wheelset for the dirt road Matthews.
>> The Soma Supple Vitesse SLs will remain on the original wheelset, for
>> pavement-biased riding but capable of shallower sand. But if Oracle Ridges
>> roll as well as RH claims for their knobbies, I may not have needed a
>> second wheelset ...
>>
>> Since my Kelpie fenders (a) were sized and sited for 60s, and so have at
>> least an inch of clearance over 50s, and (b) are, sheet metal and stays, at
>> least 50% thicker than your puny Honjos and Berthouds and VOs, I am going
>> to risk Oracles and fenders.
>>
>> Patrick Moore, who sped home from church just now on the very fast and
>> lively Nachess Pass EL wheelset on the other Matthews.
>>
>> On Fri, Mar 22, 2024 at 6:32 PM Jason Fuller 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> ... I am going to sow the seed now that the gravel & travel platy should
>>> run RH knobbies if no fenders - they are remarkably quick on pavement and a
>>> lifesaver on gravel and dirt. I run them on my Wombat which I ride on some
>>> challenging terrain and I've never felt the tires were a limiting factor
>>> yet!
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Hobson-Zingo tools tried and liked?

[Dorothy C]

I like all the ones I have, which are the  pin spanner, adjustable cup 
wrench, master link pliers, the valve core tool and the bottom bracket 
tool. I bought the valve core tool to tighten down some Schwalbe valve 
cores on inner tubes with slow leaks, and it works very well for that. The 
bottom bracket tool is much more cleanly forged than the Park tool 
equivalent which I already owned. My particular Park one had some badly 
formed teeth that were preventing it from making good contact with the BB, 
which I had to file smooth. I just need to buy an adjustable wrench with 
wider jaws so I can use the Hobson one to tighten completely down, as 
unlike the Park Tool version, it doesn’t take a 3/8 inch rachet handle, but 
between the pair I got an IRD BB installed on my Platy recently. The valve 
core tool fits nicely in a cussin patch tin, so that is where I store mine, 
along with the Torx wrenches that came with my Busch and Muller IQX light, 
which I occasionally need to snug up the light hardware. 
I have the Tange cup and cone BBs on my Cheviot, Appa and my 50cm Roadini, 
which is why I bought the pin spanner and adjustable cup wrench, but I 
haven’t needed to use those yet. 

On Friday, March 22, 2024 at 10:56:12 PM UTC-7 peter...@gmail.com wrote:

> Thanks all for your replies. From the number of responses, it seems not 
> many have tried them...but they seem to be worth it for a home mechanic.
>
> @Russell - I once went to the KC store and now my mobile is riddled with 
> ads of these fancier tools 﫠
>
> BTW Soma has a 30% sale going on if anyone is else looking to pick up some 
> of these tools or anything else from them. Thanks, Luke for the message, I 
> did see Soma has more/different HZ tools than Riv!
>
> Am Sa., 16. März 2024 um 15:54 Uhr schrieb Russell Duncan <
> rus...@gmail.com>:
>
>> I bought the HZ wire rope cutters and master link pliers, both of which 
>> work quite well. Really can’t be beat for the price. My brother gifted me 
>> these Knipex rope cutters. These are hands down the best cutters and 
>> ergonomically superior to the HZ cutters, and they have built in crimpers 
>> too. Are they worth the price? Not really, but I own other Knipex tools for 
>> electrical work. Their tools are excellent. Their small Cobra pliers and 
>> pliers wrenches are amazing, and their wire strippers are a wonder when 
>> striping wire all day. Go to the KC Tool candy store, where their tools are 
>> not just eye candy, but be careful to mind your bank account. 
>>
>> Russell Duncan
>> Western Massachusetts 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 1:48:24 AM UTC-4 Luke Hendrickson wrote:
>>
>>> The HZ tools are functional and really minimal/austere/basic while being 
>>> well-made and well-priced. I work for the company (Merry Sales) that sells 
>>> whatever RBW doesn’t.
>>>
>>> On Friday, March 15, 2024 at 9:33:11 AM UTC-7 drewfi...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
 I've got the chain quicklink pliers and the Cable Cutters and both are 
 great. 

 Would buy again if I needed to, and will likely replace more stuff with 
 their tools as needed.

 On Friday, March 15, 2024 at 12:25:06 PM UTC-4 peter...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> Not at all fixated on the branding, just looking for tools in general. 
> I like when there is limited choice and the shop sells only what they 
> trust 
> (analog, riv..) so I wanted to get some feedback on the tools. 
>
> On Fri, 15 Mar, 2024, 8:40 pm Bill Lindsay,  wrote:
>
>> Most people consider the Mike Plumpatire floor pump to be a part of 
>> the Hobson Zingo program.  If you require explicit HZ branding on each 
>> item, the MP pump doesn't qualify.
>>
>> https://www.rivbike.com/products/mike-plumpatire-floor-pump
>>
>> Bill Lindsay
>> El Cerrito, CA
>>
>> On Friday, March 15, 2024 at 7:46:17 AM UTC-7 peter...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I dont see a HZ floor pump on the website though...
>>>
>>> On Fri, 15 Mar, 2024, 11:10 am Adam Moss,  wrote:
>>>
 Their floor pump is awesome!

 Best,
 Adam 

 On Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 9:12:56 PM UTC-7 peter...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> Looking for recommendations for any HZ tools that you have tried 
> and would recommend...
>
> Thank you
> peter
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[RBW] PSA from CORSA CLASSIC

[Kim H.]

I received an email from them about that there is only nine copies left. I 
thought there might be some members out there that would be interested in 
buying this or more items from their website. 

https://corsaclassic.com/en-us/products/campagnolo-collection

Kim Hetzel. 

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