Hi Patrick,
I have the Zoic, Compass, and Riv MUSA knickers. Note: I wear them with
regular underwear, wool or cotton, no cycling shorts/pads. I'm not a high
mileage rider; commuting ~15miles round trip.
1. The Zoic is slightly heavier weight than Compass, but quite light. It
feels different:
Hi Reed,
I have them. I will DM you to add them to the archive.
Thanks,
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 4:32:44 PM UTC-4, Reed Kennedy wrote:
>
> Heard back from Grant, and it sounds like he's fine with it! Here's what
> I've got:
> http://notfine.com/rivreader/
>
> Includes RR 12
I just checked and have 36-39, but I'm missing 40.
Thanks,
Shoji
On Monday, May 7, 2018 at 9:32:02 AM UTC-4, Shoji Takahashi wrote:
>
> Hi Reed,
> I have them. I will DM you to add them to the archive.
>
> Thanks,
> Shoji
> Arlington MA
>
> On Sunday, May 6, 201
Lum Gim Fong,
Staying in the Riv family, if the banana sax is not quite large enough, I'd
recommend the Saddlesack Small.
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Monday, May 21, 2018 at 10:01:12 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> The Pika is a pretty good design. No sway; rolls up compactly when
> carrying
Hi Rod,
That was me in Arlington Center getting ice cream with my son. We took the
HHH-- I added fenders this morning and a rear rack last night in prep for
Swift Solstice Campout.
All the best,
Shoji
Arlington MA
love your stories and influence peddling.
If one's going to lose a bike, forgetting it by fawning over SO and dog is
excusable... or should be. Clem-it-up.
shoji
Arlington MA
On Friday, May 18, 2018 at 1:26:49 AM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:
>
> Today started out with an early
I thought it was George Costanza's secret code (Seinfeld):
https://youtu.be/lyEFiaUQYGE
shoji
On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 12:22:59 PM UTC-4, Christopher Murray wrote:
>
> IIRC, at the time Grant was playing around with the name Rosco Bubbe.
> First as a new model name. I believe that
Some people recommend dill pickle juice. Maybe that or dilute it down?
Sauerkraut juice?
(I've never tried it, but sounds not too bad.)
Good luck, Chris.
Shoji
Arlington ma
On Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 3:16:33 PM UTC-4, Pondero wrote:
>
> There is a lot of sweating going on recently, and
Hi Leah,
Quite a few recommendations for ABUS Bordo folding locks-- so here's my
counterpoint. I have two Bordo folding locks (sold as a pair with matching
keys). One reason I got them was compact fold and carrier, which can be
affixed to water bottle mount.
In practice, they are not very
Many thanks, Leah. I enjoy these stories so very much.
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 10:04:44 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
>
> I just got off the phone with my sister. She accompanied a married couple
> who are dear friends from out east to Duluth, MN where they
I would use mini-U-lock and pitlocks (or equivalent). If there's a
convenient pole or bike rack to lock to, it's <10 seconds.
Shoji
On Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 10:36:43 AM UTC-4, Vincent Tamer wrote:
>
> It's clear that using a combination of locks (u lock and chain) is great
> for a
Wonderful story... very happy to take part in semi-real-time as it
happened. Smiles say it best; Riv-ride is special.
“Anniversary Rivs: Celebrate the fellowship of your ring.”--> Rivendell's
25th is coming soon. Maybe Grant et al., can use this for the 25th? Maybe
Phil/Bike Tinker could do a
Thanks for the report and video, Bill!
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 3:19:55 AM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> Like it or not, I did manage to make my music video. It's easier to
> motivate oneself to gather the footage if you have a concept ahead of
> time. For me,
Hi Tim,
If you can build up a single, I think you'll probably be fine building up
your tandem.
Setting up the timing chain is different, but not difficult. I don't have a
spanner tool and instead managed to rotate it into place correctly.
The other difference with Rivs is the threadless
through the mounting stud?
> what if i'm using aluminum fenders, won't i then need to run a ground wire
> all the way to the light?
>
>
> On Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 1:56:31 PM UTC-4, Shoji Takahashi wrote:
>>
>> Hi Minh,
>> To ground at the back of the b
Hi Laura,
I'm in the area, also with a Hilsen. Enjoy the ride and hopefully will
cross paths at some point. Many great places to see by bike.
Tailwinds,
shoji
Arlington MA
Hi Doug,
I've got two shorts, one knickers, and one pants. I like the latest design
of the shorts. Material is just right, pockets are properly sized (a
problem with the older version). I like the belt closure, too.
The knickers are my favorite for cooler weather. (Too warm for 50F+, as
they
Problem Solvers?
https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=57410=50
Maybe these FSA? It looks like hex on one side and Torx on other. I haven't
seen this IRL, so you'll need to confirm.
https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=4903
Shoji
On
Hi Deacon,
Wolftooth sells 'em. Maybe others for less.
https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/chainring-bolts/products/set-of-5-chainring-bolts-nuts-for-1x
Good luck!
Shoji
On Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 3:39:08 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Clayton: link please? I would love
Musgo!
shoji
arlington ma
On Friday, February 16, 2018 at 1:20:19 PM UTC-5, Diego J. Garza wrote:
>
> Does anyone remember the shaving cream that was sold by Riv? I was looking
> to buy some but can no longer find it on their site? I believe it had a
> Spanish royal name or something... anyone
Hi Patrick,
I wear 30 in most pants, and 30 Compass knickers fit as expected.
I'm not sure I understand the real waist vs hips question.
As for heartiness: I've been disappointed with the knickers. They started
to pill along the upper thighs after only a few rides. I wear wool upper
layers,
Hi Drew,
I have a lot miles on Homer and Hunqapillar. Both set up with
racks/baskets.
Hunqapillar was more stable feeling with higher loads-- grocery pickups,
etc., were no-big-deal. Homer did fine for similar loads, but certainly did
not ride as well as Hunqapillar. My commuting load is
Hi Brad,
Yes. My CX70 rusted at the bushing-- and I, too, used them through the
winter/snow/slush.
When I tried to service them, I noticed you can't! Too bad, because I
thought their set up and braking performance was great.
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 12:06:07 PM
Wonderful! Enjoy the ride. I love my AHH-- perfect country bike.
shoji
Arlington MA
On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 7:02:30 PM UTC-4, JonG wrote:
>
> A few months ago I bought Rich from Rivendell's Homer, hoping to build it
> up with some vintage parts as a prelude toward maybe doing L'Eroica
Based on this thread, I ordered a Rivendell Bicycle Works mug (made by Red
Wing Stoneware).
It's terrific and easily my favorite mug... even moreso than the ones with
my family pix on them. Yes, it is pricey, since you can get a working mug
from a garage sale or GoodWill for a few bucks at
Hi Leah,
The Blahg post does not pertain to your Nitto Big Front Rack. Nitto Big
Front Rack (among others) connects to the drop out and can handle much
larger loads than the Nitto Mini, Marks, and other "rando-type" front racks.
Tailwinds,
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Friday, August 17, 2018 at
Rode my AHH through Bunker Hill on a steamy Tuesday morning in Boston. I
made a quick stop at Sackville Street-- Medium Saddlesack and Medium
Shopsack with me on this journey.
Shoji
Arlington MA
Cute picture! Agreed: the HHH has terrific handling at slow speeds, and
also fast riding down hills. I've got a Burley Piccolo trail-a-bike
attached to get my two kids around town.
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 9:17:26 AM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
>
>
I like cargo nets (bungees, but in net form), as they wrap around
everything. If you're carrying bottles, I'd put them in a paper bag and
then cargo net them. Probably add an Irish strap for additional peace of
mind.
Good luck!
shoji
On Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 3:57:41 AM UTC-4, Patrick
Hi Paul,
I used Yepp Mini with both my kids, and I highly recommend it. Those were
great rides because they were right up with me. I later had a Yepp rear
seat, but it wasn't the same.
Yepp Mini was used on my Hunqapillar and a Surly Cross Check. The only
downside to either ride was that I had
Hi Sean,
I agree with Justin.
How do you like your San Marcos? Does it ride well for you on paved roads?
What happens to the handling when you put a commuter load on it? or bag of
groceries?
How does the ride change when you're on Kansas gravel?
I'd recommend an S24O on it, and see how it
Congrats, Tony, and thanks for the ride report. Glad you were able to get
HHH-- I love ours.
All the best,
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 6:49:39 AM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
>
> My wife and I got into tandem riding a couple years ago leading to the
> purchase of a sweet
Hi Rod,
There's a lot of space behind the seat tube, given the long chain stays.
Maybe the HPX can fit there?
Good luck,
shoji
On Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 11:10:20 AM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote:
>
> I've got a 45 cm Clem-L in the pipeline, a gift for my consort. I'm
> wondering what to do
Hi Brian,
I'll second the Yepp Mini Front Seat. The long top tube of Clem would be
great for front seats. (I had Yepp Mini on my Hunqapillar.) Yepp Mini has
easy on/off with anti-theft lock, if that's important to you.
Having a baby or toddler up front is great for interacting: You can see
Hi Josette,
Great bike! Hope to see you riding around. I mainly ride around Arlington
and Cambridge for my commute-- ride the nice bike when you can... which is
all the time!
When I have a bit of extra time, I'll take a ride along the Charles. Also,
Battle Road is great for biking with kids.
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Have you considered the Sugino OX series? Or Sugino Mighty Tour?
Available in silver, 110/74 BCD, many crank-arm lengths. I think they're
available 11-sp compatible.
OX is available at different price points depending on the level of finish.
Good luck!
shoji
On Thursday, October 25, 2018
Hi Daniel,
This is my story! I decided that I wanted to ride a bike from my apartment
to the T station ~April 2008. Public transport wasn't so reliable, and I
wanted to sell my car.
My friend recommended Breezer Uptown 8 without missing a beat, and I
happened to see it at the LBS. To be
Thanks a million for this ride report and interview. Warms my heart and
inspires me.
Tailwinds,
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 6:58:42 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
>
> Ride Report: Little Silver Clem
>
>
> In the spirit of this List, I’ve decided to extract a
Thank you, thank you, Leah (and Benefactor)!
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 9:09:59 AM UTC-5, ascpgh wrote:
>
> Leah, The threshold of something good is always smaller than thought, and
> the consequences seldom a barrier!
>
> These are vignettes of how to model our
Hi BBDD,
Woom has islets for rack and/or fenders. The Woom6 is for 55" - 65".
https://us.woombikes.com/products/6
Woom used to sell a "commuter"-style bike with racks+fenders, but sadly
discontinued it. I think it's a USA market thing-- they can't sell them.
(Looks like Woom still offers
you tell me what you’ve liked about the Woom and why you felt it was lesser
> quality than the Islabike? Thanks!!!
>
> On Oct 3, 2018, at 11:53 AM, Shoji Takahashi > wrote:
>
> Hi BBDD,
> Woom has islets for rack and/or fenders. The Woom6 is for 55" - 65".
>
Congrats, Rod. The best colorway... probably never to-be reproduced. And a
classic Ritchey crank, too.
Hope to see it on the road/bikeway sometime.
shoji
Arlington MA
On Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 3:08:47 PM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote:
>
> I drove over to JP this afternoon and found the
I used to do lots of cockpit swapping, and you can optimize your setups for
quick swaps. I could go swap among Noodles, Albas, and Moustache in just a
few minutes. Fast enough to do so in the morning before a commute, if I
really wanted to do so. But it's faster and easier to have two or more
Thank you, Leah, for sharing this beautiful story.
Sincerely yours,
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 10:59:54 AM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding
Ding! wrote:
>
> A Boy, A Bike, and A Benefactor: A True and Heartwarming Rivendell Tale
>
> If you are living here and now, you
Hi D,
Honjo fenders are terrific, but installation can be challenging. Get the
fenderline set before fixing the
For tools and drilling in aluminum, here's Ocean Air
Cycles: http://oceanaircycles.com/2014/01/26/holes-in-metal-fenders/
Jitensha and Velo Orange have decent instructions, if you
Leah,
What joy to see one of your stories posted the Friday before Christmas. I'm
so glad you and your friends decided to take on the challenge and were
rewarded in many different ways.
You are a terrific ambassador for bicycling and Rivendell. Perhaps a few
more Rivs coming to the high
Hi Patrick,
Yes, Fabios Chest is designed to-be mounted on handlebars and also on
saddle loops. The YouTube video with Poppi describing the features is
informative. https://youtu.be/Ge4v9t5JkfQ
Good luck!
shoji
On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 6:26:51 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>
Hi Eric,
Counterpoint: I really enjoyed having my kids on a front seat. I don't know
if "safer" is accurate, or how one is measuring that.
I had a Yepp Mini from ~1-yo to ~3-yo. My kids were on the smaller side.
Unlike front bags, front seats don't effect steering in the same [flop] way
as the
I ride my AHH for commuting and toodlin' with my kids great country
bike.
It's had many configurations, but the current one has been in place for the
past few years, so it works for me:
Front: Nitto Mark's Rack+Wald Basket+Shopsack
Back: Nitto R14+Medium Saddlesack
Notably, this is with
Here's a youtube video, which might make written instructions easier to
understand:
https://youtu.be/ErUafGLsdGU
There are probably better ones, particularly for your desire to raise the
bars, but this gives you an idea of what to do. (Hammer might or might not
be necessary to unstick the
Hi Doug,
I'm going to guess no, the handlebar height will not be below saddle height
(even slammed).
The moose part is angled upwards. I have bullmoose bars on my AHH, and
though slammed, there's quite a bit of rise to the bars. (I ride saddle
height 69-70cm on my 56cm Toyo AHH.)
Here's
Hi,
I use pitlocks on my AHH and HHH.
I'm not sure that I understand: "When I try to tighten the skewer further
the bald/coned end just turns with it."--> How are you tightening the
skewer? Are you tightening with the pit key and a wrench? And it's not
tightening? Are the threads stripped?
congrats, Bill and ECHS Team.
shoji
Arlington MA
On Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 6:27:16 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> This is not as off-topic as you may think. Grant is deeply interested in
> how my team is doing.
>
> As many of you know, I'm an assistant coach, ride leader and team
Hi Jeremy,
I checked the Riv geometry chart:
Clem L has HT angle 71 or 71.5. The front center for Cheviot and Clem L of
comparable size are very close.
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 3:15:56 PM UTC-4, Jeremy Till wrote:
>
> I've also noticed that myself and have wondered
Hi Reed,
I sent you a PM with #23.
Thanks,
Shoji
On Monday, March 18, 2019 at 10:16:07 AM UTC-4, Reed Kennedy wrote:
>
> Sadly the copy Marty was kind enough to send was missing the same pages as
> the one on my site.
>
> Does anyone have a paper copy of Rivendell Reader #23 that includes
Hi Patrick,
Thinking out loud here:
Is there a problem with chain stretch on your drive train? Perhaps most of
your riding is 34T and chain+drive train wears down a bit. You then
encounter situation when you need 24T and install (new) 10T chain. Most of
your chain is partially worn and you
Hi Brett,
I use Orange Seal in tubes (butyl and latex) with Compass 584x38 and 584x42
(regular, not EL casing).
I think it helps, but my frequency of flats was low before sealant. My
rides are generally commutes, and getting a flat can be an expensive
nuisance if I'm late for child pickup.
Hi Patrick,
I use 38mm Loup Loup and 42mm BSP... so quite a bit narrower than 2". With
those tires, I inflate to 25 - 40psi.
For 2" or larger, I'm with you and would go tubeless.
Also, I'm another person who tried Schwalbe extra light tubes, and had
splitting problems (and sealant leakage).
I experienced the connector spinning on a dynamo hub-- I can't remember if
it was SON or SP. It happened because I changed the tire and didn't tighten
the axle enough. There was enough force to hold the wheel in the dropout,
but not enough to keep the connector in place. (I use Pitlocks instead
This warms my heart. Thank you Roberta, Leah, and Riv!
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 10:25:33 PM UTC-4, REC (Roberta) wrote:
>
> Rivendell and the folks at the RBW board have made my life better! Besides
> riding and loving my most awesome Joe Appaloosa, I’ve gotten a
Hi Adam,
I have small HHH, and friction shift (Shimano 9-speed bar-end shifter,
Deore derailer, IIRC). I haven't had any problems with rear shifting.
Stoker is usually one of my kids (<65 lbs), so there's not much frame flex.
My front shifter (Silver triple) occasionally is problematic for
If your rear saddle bag isn't going to hold too much weight, then maybe try
rigging up the "peck deck" ala Ultraromance. Here's a link to pics+text of
Matt's (of Crust) Nor'easter with the peck deck.
https://bikepacking.com/bikes/matts-crust-nor-easter/
I think different sizes of long-wheelbase
Hi Rachel,
Did you call Riv? Sometimes they find frames in their storage.
Good luck! I love my [Toyo-made] AHH.
shoji
Arlington MA
On Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 6:58:37 AM UTC-4, Elisabeth Sherwood wrote:
>
> Hi Rachel,
>
> Take a look at Laing Conley's post (lconley) from not too long ago for
I also use chain pliers. That said, in theory, pressing the links together
will facilitate removal by hand. Below is a link. I remember doing this
with intermittent success, but nowadays I grab the pliers.
It seems like 10+ speed chain links are much more difficult.
Many thanks for this write up and photo tour. Albas+Basket+Hunq: perfect
for nearly all occasions. Just Ride (or walk+push), indeed.
shoji
Arlington MA
On Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 9:26:49 AM UTC-4, John Rinker wrote:
>
> “Begin by drinking garlic juice immediately!” This was the first piece
The custom on the March 6 Blahg?
https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/2019-no-6-early-march-brake-pads-free-books-more-bootses
On Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 12:25:04 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Does anyone remember the fillet-brazed custom with faux head lugs? It had
Another suggestion for shorter riders: check out the high-quality
"children's" bike companies. Generally speaking, the geometry is designed
for and parts picked for shorter riders rather than some bike companies
which try to shrink existing bikes for shorter riders. (This is also what
GP
Hi Tim,
I commute in Cambridge/Boston ~15 miles RT, which often includes short
stretches of hard pack trail. My bikes have Compass 38 and 42 (650b) for
the past few years. When I do get flat tires, it's often when the tires are
worn down.
Good luck!
shoji
Arlington MA
On Thursday, July 11,
Hi Mark,
I and others have done quick-change cockpits.
On my Hunqapillar, it was easy to unclip the canti-straddle cable. Set the
brake cable lengths on multiple cockpits to-be at the same straddle
heights, and there's little adjustment necessary.
Easiest would be to set up down-tube
Hi,
I like Kryptonite Mini U-lock with pitlocks securing wheels and seatpost.
I find Mini U is fast locking and removal with favorable weight/security.
With reasonable places to lock, it's also likely to hold the bike upright.
Larger U-locks might be easier to find locking locations, but the
Wonderful, Roberta!
I love my Toyo Homer, though I'm curious how the longer chain stay MIT
Homer rides.
Tailwinds, Shoji
On Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 7:38:54 PM UTC-4, REC (Roberta) wrote:
>
> In June, I bought a 54.5 MIT A. Homer Hilsen from RBW member Phil K. (
>
Ugh... that story is infuriating. I wonder who has a Riv frame formerly
owned by President Carter... hopefully it's being ridden and not just
melted down as scrap metal.
sheesh.
On Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 9:35:31 PM UTC-5, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
wrote:
>
> I can neither confirm or
Hi Amit,
I had a Yepp Maxi rear seat after my kids outgrew the front-mounted Yepp
Mini. It was high quality, and I liked how I could easily remove the seat.
(I would leave it at daycare. Without a child in the seat, I would often
kick into it while mounting the bike... tough to break habits of
I have my HHH drag brake operated via Shimano deerhead shifter mounted
inboard on Boscos. Going down the hills, I use my thumb to actuate the
drag/disc brake. My shifters are bar-ends (right-rear/left-front); and
brake levers are standard.
Works great for scrubbing speed.
shoji
Arlington MA
Hi Graham,
I'd also consider the A. Homer Hilsen. I've had it set up in many different
ways: Albatross, Moustache/Albastache, drop bars... presently wearing
bullmoose.
I have dynamo lights (rear secula on the chainstay; front IQ-X) and Mark's
rack on front w/basket. It's a versatile bike, and
Hi BBDD,
Happy New Year! And thanks to you and RBW contributors for this thread.
Riv recommends larger size to enable handlebars to-be set in a higher
position relative to the saddle. (Larger frames have longer head tubes,
which means the stem is necessarily higher. Extra-long stems might not
Hi Robert,
I've got a small HHH, which is mainly used for toodling around town with my
kids. (I often add a Burley piccolo to make is a triple HHH.)
I've used it to go bikecamping on a few occasions. Although it's a long
bike, I've taken it on the Boston-area ferries to get to Cape Cod and to
Hi LL:
For small sizes that you're seeking, I'd recommend a call to Riv. There's
sometimes a hidden treasure in the warehouse of frame sizes at the
extremes. I'm sure they'd like to sell them, if they have them.
Good luck!
shoji
On Monday, January 13, 2020 at 4:26:06 PM UTC-5, Lesli Larson
Tim,
I think this is the post to which you're referring?
https://eatbacondontjog.com/post/143963689555/some-ketosis-stuff
Tailwinds, Shoji
On Monday, January 6, 2020 at 5:26:54 PM UTC-5, Tim Tetrault wrote:
>
> Cyclofiend Jim- feel free to delete is this is wy to far off topic for
> this
Riv's Sackville ShopSack large and medium are likely my favorite and most
used bags... for many things bike and not bike.
Medium is great for Wald 137; Large is v. large and fits Wald large basket.
Durable, water resistant (water can and does go through the zipper in
sustained rain). I like
Looks wonderful.
I'm curious as to the design decision in moving to 700C/622 BSD for the
55cm model. Thoughts?
With the move to canti/V-posts, I'm guessing that there's clearance for
wider tires. Perhaps the recommended PBH would be moved higher for the
models?
shoji
arlington ma
On
Hi Scott,
I think Baggabond, HappiSack, Bagboy, and Saddlesack XS all attach via
saddle loops.
I have the predecessors to those (Saddlesack Large, Medium, Small). They
are my favorite bags for general use.
shoji
arlington ma
On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 3:25:43 PM UTC-4, greenteadrinkers
Hi Joe,
Are those 650b on the green one? Is Riv trying to decide tire size on the
medium?
I wonder the designed max tire size. Looking forward to this one for my
SO... good thing we're same PBH.
shoji
arlington ma
On Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 2:07:32 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Tom, I
I'm holding my bike purchases until Nu-chev can be pre/ordered.
My SO and I are same PBH, so this will be easy...
I'm not sure about the 700c for 55cm and was happy to see 650b for 50cm.
I'm happy to wait for the geometry chart and Riv recommendation now that
the Nu-chev news is out.
Thanks
Me, too. I use a regular floor pump and spray a little soapy water around
the bead to help it slide into place.
If that doesn't work, then I use a tube (yes, the irony) to seat the bead.
Remove bead on one side and pull the tube. Same soapy water and inflate
with floor pump.
On Friday, May
Cheviot2 if they must. (Matches with Atlantis2.)
Appaloosa was inspired as itself; I didn't like the "Joe" appended.
If I recall correctly, Hunqapillar was inspired by the family name
Hunkapillar on a mailbox during a bike ride. Probably the best head badge
of the bunch.
shoji
arlington ma
"I’m going to ride and be satisfied " famous last words that I say
every few years.
tailwinds,
shoji
On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 11:38:36 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
>
> Doug,
>
> Well. You’re not wrong. But you know what else? I blame all of you. I used
> to be a
I second that, i.e., lace up your own dyno wheel. I built my first wheel a
few years ago and a few more since. Nothing fancy: 32-hole 3x front and
rear; I'm 155# and just riding along. My first attempt at wheelbuilding
lasted the life of the rim without having to retouch it, so I call that a
Hi Nate,
Looks great! I have a Toyo-built AHH. Clearance is 38 with fenders. (I've
never tried to max out tires w/o fenders.)
I've done light camping with AHH. For me, AHH did get squirrelly with
heavier loads that my Hunqapillar could handle without fuss.
Tailwinds,
Shoji
Arlington MA
On
Platypus hasn't been released for sale, yet.
I hope Riv is sper busy with these frames and others that are coming
into their shop. Riv noted that it will no longer take frames out of the
boxes and do their usual prep... only to re-box and send it on the way to
customers. This should make
Hi Vincent,
I have Abus Bordo and Kryptonite U (short and regular-- I can't remember
the particular model names).
I prefer the Kryptonite U locks, as they are much easier and faster to lock
up a bicycle. I was attracted to the folding mechanism as a compact, easy
way to lock up. Bordo is
I'm a third to have made the move from CC to Riv (Homer) many years ago
now. Riv ride and handling are much better for me.
Good luck, shoji
On Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 12:07:55 PM UTC-4, maxcr wrote:
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> I did this many years ago and never looked back. I had a frankenstem on my
>
That's how I do it, too. For symmetry, bolt the struts together. Here's a
pic from OAC (scroll about halfway down):
http://oceanaircycles.com/2013/10/28/mounting-marks-rack-on-a-rambler/
Good luck!
shoji
Arlington MA
On Friday, June 19, 2020 at 10:58:16 AM UTC-4, Ginz wrote:
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> I think they
Have you considered Ritchey Breakaway frames? I don't have direct
experience with them. When I've seen them and spoke to the riders, they
like them. I think the breakaway system is elegant.
shoji
Arlington MA
On Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 10:47:39 PM UTC-4, Jay Lonner wrote:
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> My favorite
Hi Patrick,
For my AHH, I've used Tektro/Silver long reach from Riv and Paul Racer
(Center Pull). I really like the Pauls for brake feel and setup... but
those are even $$$pendier(?) than VO Gran Cru!
Good luck,
Shoji
On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 12:57:10 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
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Late to the party, though I've seen v nice pics on IG.
Gorgeous bike... that raspberry is perfect. And the blue ano pedals are
just like platy-feet.
Seems like this LBS is a good one: humble, willing to listen and learn, and
trying to please. I like how they didn't think the kickstand bolt
To keep my hands warm, I use "Pogies" (aka Barr Mitts, etc.). The challenge
might be finding a pair that fits your hbars and controls well.
I also like the Riv half mitts. They work well with light gloves
underneath, too.
In both cases, blocking the wind goes quite far in providing comfort.
great looking bike and build! the purple ano is terrific with the Riv blue.
On Friday, November 6, 2020 at 11:49:38 AM UTC-5 Mark Roland wrote:
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> Before all the lovely new Sams get built up and steal the show, a few
> photos of my new Wolbis, finished up a couple weeks ago. I was waiting on
I suggest gaiters for winter riding. They keep your pants and shoes cleaner
(from road salt+sand of Boston area and similar climates). I think it keeps
my feet warmer by keeping my lower legs warmer.
I have an old set of OR Gaiters.
https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/gaiters
Good luck!
shoji
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