Are you just using quick-connects to splice the chains? So two quick-connects per finished chain? I need to create a couple of long chains and this was my plan. Mine will be 9-speed and I understand the pins on those should not be reused.Robert TilleySan Diego, CA
Thanks! This will be on a tandem but, even as a team, we won't be putting out
the power that an electric rear hub would.
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I love the Silky saws. I have this Katanaboy 500 and it tears through decent sized logs:https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB002GKB5PQ%2Fref%3Doh_aui_search_detailpage%3Fie%3DUTF8%26psc%3D1=D=1=AFQjCNEkwWPZJ289xhQXCSVB_VT9plgXWAI just picked up a smaller
+1 on the Merrell Moab's. I have a pair that I really like. They have synthetic
uppers but are very light, comfortable and have decent grip when hiking.
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I own a few pairs of the Ferrosi 3/4 pants and really like them. The only thing I wish they had was a built-in belt. I have a couple pairs of long-ago discontinued Mountain Hardwear knickers that have a cinch belt and I really like that feature. I should have stocked up on those while they were
at 10:15:50 AM UTC-8, Robert Tilley wrote: Are you just using quick-connects to splice the chains? So two quick-connects per finished chain? I need to create a couple of long chains and this was my plan. Mine will be 9-speed and I understand the pins on those should not be reused.Robert TilleySan
Nice! I like the choice of bars on that.I have a HH frame at the house and am just waiting on wheels. Once those are in the build will begin. Robert TilleySan Diego, CA
Tan Tenovo is one of the names he uses for himself at times. Think it was what
a cop wrote on a ticket he received as the description of the bike he was
riding when ticketed.
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I'm thinking it's the Sycamore Canyon in San Diego. I used to ride there quite bit:https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sycamore-canyon-preserveRobert TilleySan Diego, CA
Rainlegs make a similar product although no calf coverage it looks like. Maybe Rainlegs along with a pair of gaiters on the calves?https://www.rainlegs.com/en/about.htmlRobert TilleyIn very rainy San Diego, CA
I put 27.5 G-One's on a recent tandem build. I only have a couple of shakedown rides on it so far but I have been very happy with how the G-One's roll on pavement. I'm not feeling much resistance at all but it's tough to compare to other tires since a tandem riding experience has so many other
, April 16, 2020 at 11:01:01 PM UTC-7, Robert Tilley wrote:Nice! I don't remember Riv selling those. I love Aerobies and if Riv offered up a branded one of those I'd buy some. Not much room on an Aerobie for a logo though...Robert TilleySan Diego, CASent from my BlackBerry - the most secure mobile
That wasn't my experience with the Xtracycle cargo bikes. I owned a Big Dummy for a number of years and then sold that in order to buy a Tern Cargo Node which used the Xtracycle Leap kit. Both of these rode very well even with heavy loads.I did use wideloaders or U-bars on my bikes and kept the
I love my sage green Riv but the 2nd choice for me was the color Riv used to call their "standard" color. It was that metallic light blue/silver. I always thought that looked good. Not sure if that could be done with powder though.I really like the blue/grey color on bikes and it has been on a
I just received a BXB Goldback saddlebag to use as part of my bikepacking setup. I have had many Carradice and Riv saddlebags over the years and still have a bunch but I think this one is the most well thought out and I can't find any flaws in the construction.Is it worth the $100 or so premium
Nice! I could have used these on an in-process build but the 9-speed Dura Ace on Paul mounts will have to do for now.Robert TilleySan Diego, CA Sent from my
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platform is here:
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Nice! I don't remember Riv selling those. I love Aerobies and if Riv offered up
a branded one of those I'd buy some. Not much room on an Aerobie for a logo
though...
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Something tells me every time a picture of a loaf of bread is posted Grant eats a pound of bacon. I tried a few times to pick up some flour here but the shelves have been empty for weeks. I need to seek out a local mill I think.Robert TilleySurviving on corporate bread in San Diego, CA
I received mine and the L was a good choice for my 33" waist. I was a bit surprised about the lack of a zipper on them. I can see that being an issue the first time I'm wearing them after drinking a Super Big Gulp.Robert TilleySan Diego, CA
with one of the standard Riv offerings since I'm fairly
average in size and tend to fit off the shelf bikes fine. I would really miss
the fancy lugs and the Joe Bell paint though. It's been 20 years since I got
mine delivered and I still love looking at that paint.
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extension that will allow the tandem to fit. I'd likely only carry
the tandem on my camper van which is wide enough to not have the tandem stick
out past the vehicle much. It would be inside the width of the mirrors.
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on that trip.
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Great color choice and an amazing paint job as usual. I visited Joe's shop
years ago since he's local and still remember seeing all the Riv and Sachs
frames there waiting for paint. I need to go back...
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I bought a headset press a while back and have used it twice. I went cheap and bought the Nashbar model which I think I got for $60. I made my own crown race setter using some PVC from Home Depot. That cost only a few dollars.I put it off but a recent project involved installing a 1 1/8" Chris
I like Moustache bars. I swapped between those and drops regularly on my All Rounder when I rode it more. Right now it has Moustache bars on it. Adding the stoker levers made it a better option for me since that added an additional, more upright, position. Here are my bars as they are currently
and avoid
being out between 10 & 3 or so but if I do go out I wear spf 50 long sleeve
shirts and knickers since they cover past my knees. I wear a wide brim hat
rather than a helmet as well. Ex Officio is one brand of shirts I have that
have high spf.
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Very nice! Grant did say get those bars up and those are definitely up. I'm
really liking that seat cluster!
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I'll need new tires for my 622 All Rounder soon and will likely go with one of the Rene Herse offerings. The Antelope Hill looks nice and everything I've heard about them has been good. My AR doesn't get a ton of miles so longevity of the tires isn't a huge concern for
I've been meaning to post mine but was waiting for the final parts to come in. Right now I'm just waiting on lights for the SON hub. I am very happy with the way the bike rides. I haven't had chance to get it on the dirt but I bought the frame with dirt rides in mind. Hopefully some off-road
I should do that. He's out near where I grew up. That would give me an excuse
to ogle some nice frames as well.
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I've been riding "seriously" now for 35 years and I have never been hospitalized for anything yet. I also hike, snowboard, paddleboard, etc. and haven't had an injury yet that has caused me to go in. I have crashed and been hit by cars but I was lucky and got out with no serious injuries. The
I'll find out soon. I ordered a pair of L pants yesterday. I have a 33" waist and was worried the M's would have been too small since I am at the upper end of that size. Looks like I won't be able to return them for a different size since all but S are showing as sold out now.Robert TilleySan
I'd take my Tumbleweed Prospector if I was in that situation. 3" 27.5 tires and a Rohloff so I'd be ready for anything plus I'd have something to tour on if that opportunity came up.Robert TilleySan Diego, CA
. The website says they're 145 -- is yours out of spec? Have you asked Riv? Julian WesterhoutBloomington, IL On Monday, May 18, 2020 at 12:50:18 PM UTC-5, Robert Tilley wrote: I've been meaning to post mine but was waiting for the final parts to come in. Right now I'm just waiting on lights for the SON
I used the M781 on my HHH. Mine came with shims so it would fit multiple sized tubes. The size needed is 31.8 since that is what my seat tube measures. No item number but the description on mine read "Shimano FD-M781 High Clamp Front" .Robert TilleySan Diego, CA
My camper van sits months at a time without use. I do have solar panels on it which keeps all batteries topped off so that's not an issue for me. Without that I'd be taking it out once every week or two to keep that batteries charged. Working from home and not driving much did mean I had to
have a better AAA contract, and am wholly willing to make them work for my annual fee.I ought to have aked, "How often at minimum must you drive, and for how far, to keep the gaskets pliable and the inner bits lubricated?"No mice in my garage, thank God!On Tue, Oct 6, 2020 at 5:54 PM Rob
I use the WTB Pure on many of my bikes and it is my go-to non-leather saddle. I love the B17 and the Pure is just as comfortable for me but offers more setback and I can move around on it more than on a B17.I actually prefer the older model that was called the Pure V. It feels better to me even
Mine definitely has more paint there. I'd likely just keep some grease on it to prevent any rust.https://roberttilley.smugmug.com/Bicycles/Rivendell-Hubbuhubbuh-Tandem-2020/i-ghB9mXb/ARobert TilleySan Diego, CA
For me their weirdest idea is the double top tube added to normal sized frames. I can see it being needed on very large frames but on the frames they put them on they just seem useless. Robert TilleySan Diego, CA
It's not good up North. We typically get worse down here in the South in October when the dry Santa Ana winds start to blow in. It's been a hot summer so far so I'm not looking forward to those winds. I'll be clearing out some brush around the house soon as a preventative measure.Good luck to
The top tube & seat tube lengths are equal.Robert TilleySan Diego, CA Sent from my BlackBerry - the most secure mobile device
I've used the Kursk shoes for years and like them on the bike. They aren't great if you're doing a lot of walking but that's not an issue for my use. I also have the "pro" version with SPD mounts.Robert TilleySan Diego, CA
Lights aren't going to do anything to prevent things like that. I don't run daytime lights here and at night I primarily use dynamo lights with cutoff and non-blinking non-super bright rear lights. I have few issues with drivers but people here are used to bikes on the road. I do get an
Air quality improved significantly since the 70's. San Diego was never that bad but I recall trips through LA and the air quality was horrible. We did have some days here where we had to cancel PE due to smog but it was rare.Robert TilleySan Diego, CA
I record all of my rides with a Garmin watch and find my average heart rate on an e-bike runs about the same as on a "normal" bike. So I put in the same effort but I get more speed out of the bike.My riding these days all errand-based riding so if I take the e-bike I will get less of a workout
I have recently switched over to NFS lube after years of using Boeshield. I am finding that the NFS lasts much longer and needs to be reapplied less frequently. It also keeps the drivetrain very quiet and the chain stays clean. I was skeptical that 12 drops world be enough to work but it
and should result in less lube leaking to the sides of the chain, where in attracts dirt. But doesn't the cog then spread the lube back to the chain sides?MichaelOn Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 1:56:36 PM UTC-4, Robert Tilley wrote: I have recently switched over to NFS lube after years of using
, Abus Bordo and Master Cuff locks with success. I've never had a
bike stolen while I had it locked up.
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I have tried a bunch of glasses and have settled on the Rudy Project Rydon frame.https://www.rudyproject.com/ww/en/products/performance-eyewear/rydon.htmlI get mine with prescription lenses and they work really well for me and they don't look too weird. I have also had good luck with Jimarti
: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.comReply-to: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: [RBW] WTB: Carradice Barley and Bagman I saw that and will also try to get once orders open. What size BxB bag do you use?On Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 10:36:11 PM UTC-4, Robert Tilley wrote: Goldback
Goldback preorders open on 11/2 for the next batch. I have one and they are really nice. https://www.bagsxbird.com/goldbackRobert TilleySan Diego, CA Sent
I don't use my Riv's for errands but lock up my fairly expensive e-cargo bike regularly. I was using a Kryptonite NYC chain which is very heavy but have recently started using a combination of an Abus Bordo lock along with one of the new Tigr steel locks. This is much lighter than what I was
I'd go with #2 as well.Robert TilleySan Diego, CA Sent from my BlackBerry - the most secure mobile device
I agree that a purpose built e-bike would better suited for your use. Xtracycle has some nice cargo e-bikes and Surly now offers an electric Big Dummy. I own a Tern S00 and I love it. It rides well even though it's made to fit a wide range of people (one size fits most) and it hauls almost
Even a large frame for heavy rider doesn't need an additional top tube. Check out Shaq's bike here. It does have beefier tubing though per the article. Bill Walton rides around here on a pretty normal bike as well.
Bosch systems, what are folks finding reliable and moderately easy to install for pedal assist with some torque for hills (Asking for a friend. Seriously. Not that I am against them per se, but just don't need one right now.)On Friday, August 7, 2020 at 5:08:14 PM UTC-4, Robert Tilley wrote: I agree
That is my understanding. My 2000 custom Joe Starck build has a 2 degree slope if I remember right.Robert TilleySan Diego, CA Sent from my BlackBerry - the
Sorry to hear that! I'm surprised that there was that much damage at what seems like relatively low speeds. I'm another vote for having pictures posted.Robert TilleySan Diego, CA
runs from hub up fender arch to lamp; the tail light wire runs under the fender from headlight to behind crown, then up the head tube and into the top tube, where it runs inside back to the seatstay and down to a rack tube and back to the tail light.On Fri, Jun 26, 2020 at 7:40 PM Robert Tilley &
The standard 6 speed Brompton has a gear range of 33 - 100 gear inches so just above a 300% range. The -12% runs 29 - 88 gear inches. I have one of each of those currently.Robert TilleySan Diego, CA
I avoided Brompton's for the same reason. I wanted to avoid proprietary parts and went with Bike Friday bikes. I had a New World Tourist, a Tikit and a Project Q tandem at various times in the past. I found them all to be a bit fiddly and all required more maintenance than typical bikes would.I
I remember we had Groom & Clean hair gel in the bathroom drawer when I grew up.
I remember because my overworked Mom once accidentally grabbed that instead of
the toothpaste when she brushed my teeth one day. I learned to brush my own
teeth soon after.
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Recon racks make them. Not cheap but a friend of mine has their 4 bike rack and he loves it. Bikes with fenders could be an issue.http://recon-racks.com/#Robert TilleySan Diego, CA
n the
van the tandem would still be within the width of the side mirrors.
http://www.atoc.com/draftmastermain.php
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model. I
like mine enough I didn't even look at what else may be out there now when
deciding to buy a new one.
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certainly no chain squeak. Returning I checked the rings & chain and saw a small amount of lube on the rings. No visible dirt. Wiped the chain and the big ring down. I'm definitely impressed and thanks to Robert Tilley for
as
well.
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Nice! I used to ride from the Poway side out to the lakes and back. Nice area.
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I commonly see hawks and owls on my rides and I have seen ospreys before. My commute used to be on trails and when winter came and my commute home started at dusk I would often stir up owls and hawks from their perches on trail markers and would get to ride with them just off of my shoulder for
I'm not really an experienced tandem rider but did have a Bike Friday tandem in the past. I just picked up a HHH and built it up myself. I had no issues building it up at all. It went better than any other bike really. I went with Riv's recommended chain lengths and it works fine. I may shorten
I sold my all original '93 XO-1 years back for around $900. I should have kept it so I could cash in now. There is no way that bike is worth $2,500. Especially when you could pick up a used Riv for less.Robert TilleySan Diego, CA
Sedona Arizona is likely my favorite place to mountain bike. They have
trails for all skill levels, the scenery is incredible and the weather is
typically decent. They can get snow though.
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t clear so I'm now heading out into the unknown...
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