[RBW] Re: Bike computer

I have a Garmin 810 which I bought as my first GPS bike computer and now use habitually. It's definitely way more than I need. I use it as an independent measurement of speed and temperature, which come in handy on most rides, and the clock is useful to me as a commuter. I've experimented with

[RBW] Re: HAR compatability with Ortlieb Sport Roller classic?

I have the "Front" Roller classic - different name, same pannier - mounted on a HAR with the QL2.1 mount. That fits pretty well with 650b wheels and Tektro 720 cantilevers brakes. --Ed On Monday, May 8, 2017 at 7:48:51 PM UTC-7, zybariver wrote: > > I searched the archives but didn't get a

[RBW] Re: Hub Area Rack, with non-Riv bags...can I?

I've got the Ortlieb front roller classic with the QL2.1 system. (Sorry at work can't take a photo but here's a link for now.) I've got the top hooks separated almost all the way, and the bottom hook is close to one

[RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

Haven't mounted them yet, but Riv had recommended the SKS B65 Commuter II for 650b x 50mm+ tires on the Appa. https://www.rivbike.com/collections/fenders/products/sks-esge-commuter-ii-silver-fenders-b65-700c-29er On Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 5:11:55 PM UTC-7, Ash A wrote: > > > Turns out P55

[RBW] Re: rear axle placement/adjuster screw removal

When I had that type of rear end on a geared bike and pulled the axle all the way back, the drive side of the axle tended to slip forward under load. If you look at your frame from the rear, the rear dropouts aren't absolutely parallel; rather they taper out a bit as you go rearward. In that

[RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

I put a set of Panaracer Col de la Vie 650bx38mm on my sister's bike. Comfortable, not too heavy, easy on and off the rim, tan sidewalls for a retro look, and a set goes for less than $50 shipped. She did get a flat on one ride when a piece of glass got stuck between the treads then worked

[RBW] Re: Advice on Choosing a New Rivendell Appaloosa, Hillborne or Clem

Agree on this list. I own an Appa and I'd recommend that over the Clem if that doesn't break your budget and you don't see singletrack in your future. I don't think it's overkill for what you want to do, and covers such a broad range of riding that it can adapt well to what you've listed. --Ed

[RBW] Re: Anything unusual needed for an Appaloosa build?

perience with the mount points. > > Bob > > > > On Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 4:51:01 PM UTC-5, Ed Carolipio wrote: >> >> For a canti build, someone mentioned the hangers already but I found I >> needed to adjust the headset spacers (1" silver, 2.5mm or 5mm

[RBW] Re: Anything unusual needed for an Appaloosa build?

For a canti build, someone mentioned the hangers already but I found I needed to adjust the headset spacers (1" silver, 2.5mm or 5mm thick, having a handful is nice) to accommodate the front hanger since I ran out of fork using the spacer included with the frame. I also snapped the seat post

[RBW] Re: How are some Appaloosa owners loading up their bikes for commuting?

I took a few minutes after coming home today to snap photos of my commute setup on the Appaloosa and posted them on Google Drive. Frame size is 51 cm so wheels are 650b. (For context, here's a link to my

[RBW] Re: How are some Appaloosa owners loading up their bikes for commuting?

Sorry, no photos ATM but my setup isn't much different than photos at the riv site. For the front I'm running the "riv standard" Wald 137 basket tie wrapped to a Nitto front rack. I've got the M18 but I'd recommend the Mark's. The R14 probably would be overkill for that size basket. I got a

[RBW] Re: Albatross bar slipping

I had a similar issue with a 26.0 stem + shim. I followed what others have suggested (greased the stem bolt thread and applied a hefty amount of torque to tighten). I do suggest getting the adjustment correct before doing that as super torquing bolts tends to stress them, and consider

[RBW] Re: Only three more mountain mixtes remain....

Sitting in a box in the garage as I type this. :) Sadly work and family stuff prevents me from building it up for a couple of weeks. I'll try to post photos when I do get it built up. On Friday, February 10, 2017 at 11:45:36 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > The 54.5 cm step-thru Rosco Bubbes

[RBW] Re: ?Appaloosa versus Sam Hillborne

I was making a similar choice a couple of months ago and ended up with an Appaloosa - having ridden neither and mostly from reading what folks posted in this group. Deciding factors for me were (1) I was never going to use drop bars and (2) I'd always have at least a light load, i.e. the

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa sizing

I just built up a 51cm Appaloosa - my first Rivendell, and my first post! - and I'm 5'6", 79cm PBH. I'm running it with the Albatross bars on a 100mm Uno quill stem and a B17 saddle. I prefer a position halfway between riding on the hoods and flat butt cruiser style, which on the Appa I get to

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