I just bought a '97 Rivendell from a gent on craigslist. I forgot to ask
him what model it is! I'll probably bug him today to be sure, but is there
a way to tell the model from the serial? My BB is stamped Everest on one
side, and H970XX on the other side. Handcrafted in Waterford on the
gonna do?
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 11, 2013, at 9:02 AM, Tim Gavin tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.com
wrote:
I don't know if this admittedly crappy picture post will work (forum
noob). I plan on taking a nice set of pictures with my gf's DSLR this
weekend. For now, a crappy pic from my basement
decal on the fork
and there's the corresponding Reynolds 753 decal on the bottom of the seat
tube
On Thursday, April 11, 2013 6:46:34 AM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote:
I just bought a '97 Rivendell from a gent on craigslist. I forgot to ask
him what model it is! I'll probably bug him today to be sure
I'm not past clipless, but like the choice to ride without. So, I like the
Shimano Campus pedals (A530) which are platform on one side and SPD on
the other. Sometimes I'll reach for the wrong side, but it's easy to flip
them without looking. Best/worst of both worlds.
On Friday, April 12,
If you want a fully-screened yet super light shelter, I'd go with a bivy
sack or a lightweight tent. I have a Big Agnes tent that has held up
pretty well for 5-6 years, and they make very light (2lbs) solo tents that
aren't too pricey.
On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 6:32 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt
I like the Shimano PD-A530 campus pedals (apparently you can even mount
reflectors. huh.), but the platform isn't very grippy. I'm gonna add a
couple drill-in spikes from the Rivendell site to mine.
The bear-trap style campus pedals (Shimano PD-M324 or similar) may offer
more grip. My
yeah, hold the tires until you hear back about the saddle. that way you
could ship them together if the trade falls through.
On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 4:16 PM, Ryan Ray ryanr...@gmail.com wrote:
Rack, shifters, derailer, tires sold. Trying to trade the saddle.
- Ryan
On Tuesday, April 16,
at 4:24 PM, Ryan Ray ryanr...@gmail.com wrote:
beautiful bike!!!
On Monday, April 15, 2013 8:56:35 AM UTC-7, Tim Gavin wrote:
I bought a '97 Rivendell Road last week. I discovered Rivendell a couple
years ago, and though I identified with Grant and his Rivendell ethos, I
never imagined
If you look at the Cleaning out the Garage thread by Ryan Ray, he's selling
a set of Shimano PD-M324's for $30 shipped. These are bear-trap style; more
substantial and better grip than the A530s.
On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 6:59 PM, LouisvillePatrick bassandb...@yahoo.comwrote:
Thanks for the
Phil-
I'm interested in the Brooks B17 and the Moustache bar. Shipping to 52404.
They'd look awesome on my Riv Road.
Tim
On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 12:27 PM, Phillip Hathaway pily...@mac.com wrote:
With the purchase of my new Bleriot I am selling the build parts from my
previous project. The
I just picked these up from another list member, but they do not fit my '97
Riv Road. The Road does not have the high brake bridge that later Riv
frames do, so I can't use these deep-reach brakes. Guess I'm stuck with my
105 brakes. That also means that I probably can't fit a bigger tire than
Turns out that I can use Tektro 539's. I'd swap the Silvers toward a set
of Tektro 539s, if anyone has a spare set! (thanks for the advice, Andrew)
On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 3:13 PM, Tim Gavin
tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.comwrote:
I just picked these up from another list member, but they do
, but that would only really gain you horizontal
room, not any more vertical room. If you're really committed to getting
fatter tires and fenders on there, in the long run a 650b conversion would
probably be the answer.
On Friday, April 19, 2013 3:11:45 PM UTC-7, Tim Gavin wrote:
Ladies/Gents-
I have
I think I found the perfect ones for you:
http://iowacity.craigslist.org/bik/3746821660.html
white rubber, looks like athletic shoe material
On Friday, April 19, 2013 8:27:37 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Question upfront: how barefoot friendly are the pedals you ride? I'd love
input on
I just picked these up from another list member, but they do not fit my '97
Riv Road. The Road does not have the high brake bridge that later Riv
frames do, so I can't use these deep-reach brakes, unless/until I try 650b.
The prev owner said they had ~1000 miles on them, and that the salmon pads
, 2013 at 7:47 AM, Tim Gavin tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.com
wrote:
I just picked these up from another list member, but they do not fit my
'97 Riv Road. The Road does not have the high brake bridge that later Riv
frames do, so I can't use these deep-reach brakes, unless/until I try 650b
is too long, alas.
On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 8:14 AM, Tim Gavin tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.com
wrote:
totally.
http://store.somafab.com/rivendell-silver-brake-set-frt-amp-rear.html
room for 35 plus fenders. the last word in wide-reach sidepulls.
On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 8:50 AM, PATRICK MOORE
Nice find!
I found this discussion (from 2008, but old bike dudes are still old) about
a fellow who broke the fork on his tusk MB-1. You may be able to track
someone down.
http://forums.mtbr.com/vintage-retro-classic/ritchey-bi-plane-fork-repair-rebuild-anyone-interested-474327.html
On Wed,
the Band!!
On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 3:38 PM, Norman R norr...@gmail.com wrote:
My idea of classy hobo.
On Thursday, May 9, 2013 3:14:51 PM UTC-4, PeterG wrote:
Love the ClassyHobo thing...I picture a charlie chaplain type leaning
against a Homer and contently looking at the world go
or just hambone it!
On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 12:40 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote:
Mouth harp would work too.
On May 10, 2013 1:39 PM, Lee Legrand krm2...@gmail.com wrote:
Dont you need to have a harmonica to be a hobo?
On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 9:18 PM, Norman R
I rode my friend Ed's small frame Pugsley; it felt like a BMX bike for
clydesdales. Pretty sweet, actually, but I can't see one for much of a
distance. I would jump the hell out of one though.
On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 9:54 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
thill@gmail.com wrote:
Almost
of adjustment tuning.
http://www.campyonly.com/**images/catalogs/1998/1998_**tech_specs.pdfhttp://www.campyonly.com/images/catalogs/1998/1998_tech_specs.pdf
page
16 has your specs for the RD Racing T. 37 tooth capacity/28 T max.
On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 7:43:52 AM UTC-6, Tim Gavin wrote:
Thanks
.
On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 7:43:52 AM UTC-6, Tim Gavin wrote:
Thanks for the great info, folks.
Ron- that link is for a Campy Chorus. are you sure it's the same as
the Racing T? The T in Racing T is for triple (50/40/30 front). But
you're right, I'm limited to 28T. I'll have to upgrade
it's Tron! the light cycle scene!
On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 4:11 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
That hurts my poor brain to look at in a photo. I can only imagine what it
would do to me to see in in motion on the road.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Wednesday, May 22, 2013
I don't think you have room for a stand in between those chainstays.
Neither do I; I put a rear kickstand on mine, and it works great.
On Mon, May 27, 2013 at 6:10 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote:
That's one tough looking 'Lantis! What do those shoes measure out to?
Cheers,
Nice. I also recently picked up an early Riv Road; mine's a '97 in the
same size. I feel ya on the lack of tire clearance compared to recent
Rivs. I'm going to try 650B wheels to get more clearance for tires and
fenders; I'll report measurements when I get the wheels.
On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at
how about attacking geese? I gotta bring a camera tomorrow...
On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 8:49 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Beat, beat, and beat again! *
Juuust kidding.
I'll try to get a group photo the next time I ride into a pack of coyotes
(as I did a couple of years ago;
and be more
breathable than a cotton one. Good luck!
WIth abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, June 3, 2013 7:53:54 AM UTC-6, Tim Gavin wrote:
The gnats are in full season here in IA, and they're really not that
tasty. Does anyone have a suggestion for a nice, breathable face mask? I
currently use
Robert-
I'm a new Riv owner ('97 Road) and will be riding Thurs, Fri, and Sat of my
first RAGBRAI this year.
Tim
On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 1:25 AM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks, I found that and a couple others with that newfangled Googley
thing you kids talk so much about.
I understand that you want the interrupter levers and shifters to stay on
that beautiful Brooks wrapped cockpit.
Revised offer:
Brooks Saddle-- $145
Rear Derailer -- $50
and
Front Derailer -- $46
retail total -- $236
55% -- $130
Shipping to 52404
The Champion Flyer is a (narrow) B17 on springs. It's more for a heavy guy
than a lady. I'm 210# and the Flyer is great for me. The B68 is probably
the best choice for her.
On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 11:52 AM, Chris citrowbri...@gmail.com wrote:
I think either would suffice. She is looking for
I have a stem with an adjustable angle. Between quill height and angle, I
can put the bars pretty much anywhere. Yes, it's uglier than a Nitto. But
very versatile. I'm still dialing in the perfect combo on my Rivendell
road. Once I get it figured out, I can buy a fixed stem with that
Yes, easily. I've been riding my Rivendell Road alone for the last couple
months. If it were my only bike, I'd configure it with an Albastache, 650B
Lierre 38's, and a Carradice on the saddle. Which is how I'll have it set
up in a couple days. (well, Moustache bar for now)
However, I prove
Matt-
I have a 1997 Rivendell Road, and I have less than 1mm clearance above 28mm
Ruffy Tuffy's at the fork crown and brake bridge. I figured no fenders
with 700C. I have some SKS fenders that I plan on using with 650B Lierres
(plenty of clearance), once they arrive and I install them.
How did
Very nice! Keep an eye out for me on Ragbrai Thurs/Fri/Sat; I'll be on my
red '97 Rivendell Road w light blue moustache bars.
On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 3:01 AM, IanA attew...@gmail.com wrote:
Congrats! That was a good deal.
On Sunday, July 14, 2013 4:08:37 PM UTC-6, Tony McG wrote:
*It's
I'll be riding Thurs, Fri, and Sat of RAGBRAI (my first time). I'll be on
my bright red Riv Road with light blue wrapped moustache bars and 650B
Lierre's.
I have a black Topeak trunk pack, but I won't be loading it too heavily.
I'm gonna let the sag wagon carry my duffel.
Tim
On Thu, Jul 18,
RAGBRAI is an organized mass ride across Iowa (http://ragbrai.com/). I
participated in the last 3 days (out of 7) for my first time. The weather
was glorious (70s and sunny) which is uncharacteristic for the last week in
July; last year's RAGBRAI was high 90s. I rode 52, 52, and 63 miles, with
Good to meet you, Tony. I also saw an orange Ram, an orange Atlantis, a
green Redwood, and a steel blue Long Low. I thought I'd see more Atlantii,
but maybe that ultra touring crowd was ahead of me all day. I was dawdling
a bit with my gf and her dad, who was riding a crappy Trek hybrid.
On
You can fit 650B wheels on any 700C bike. The question is which brakes to
use. The Sam uses sidepull brakes. Ask Riv what the reach is for a 650B
rim on a 56 Sam. Silver sidepulls reach to 75mm; Dia Compe/Weinmann
centerpulls reach to 78mm. If the reach is more than that, then you may be
out
Harris Cyclery has them for $39.95
http://harriscyclery.net/product/schwalbe-35-559-26-x-1.35-kojak-slick-tire-2452.htm
On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 1:32 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote:
http://store.qbike.com/schwalbe-kojak-700x35-black.html
My Road Standard is red with cream headtube, and it really stands out.
Cream fenders are waiting for a rainy spell to be installed. :)
On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 2:03 PM, Cecily Walker cecily.wal...@gmail.comwrote:
I love that colour combination, Shawn! And of course, I love the cream
fenders.
My '97 Rivendell Road still uses its original (I believe) Phil Wood FW and
front hub on Sun CR18's. I can't tell you the mileage (I bought it used
this spring) but they have been well ridden. I've never felt a smoother
ride. The Riv rolls so easily on those wheels.
However, if I were building
Also, the July 19/20 date conflicts with RAGBRAI, on which I met several
RBW bunch folks. Another vote against it for midwesterners. I'd love to
make it to Riv HQ for any of these events, but that date rules this one out.
Tim
On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 3:43 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I got a Carradice Nelson recently and like it a lot. It's pretty big
(about Medium Sackville Saddlesack size), so you may want a smaller
Carradice like a Barley. They're cheapish, handsome, and durable.
On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 8:40 PM, Tom Goodmann tgoodm...@gmail.com wrote:
With a school
Cecily-
I'm a large mammal; I weigh 210# now (was #260 a couple years ago) and I
have no problems with my Brooks. I have a B17 Select on my gofast bike
(Giordana XL-Eco) and a Brooks Flyer on my Rivendell Road Standard. I like
the springs of the Flyer because I bounce on the saddle a lot when
My little brother did a similar thing in Iowa City a couple years ago. His
MTB got stolen, and less than a week later he saw someone riding what he
thought was the same bike in a public area downtown. He went over to the
guy as he stopped and looked closer to confirm. Assured it was his
I recently converted my Rivendell Road to 650B x 38mm Grand Bois Lierre
(from 700C x 28mm Ruffy Tuffy). The Lierres roll very well and are quite
comfy. I inflate them to about 60 psi (slightly lower in front, higher in
back). I rode 200 miles on them at RAGBRAI and liked them immensely.
Grand
That's like a backwards version of my Riv Road: designed for 700c/short
reach brakes, fits 700x28 max. with long reach brakes, fits 650x38.
Makes sense, I guess, since the Hilsen is the scion of the Road Standard
Rambouillet geometry.
On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 4:22 PM, William
I recently converted my Rivendell Road to 650B and equipped it with 38mm
Grand Bois Lierres (Hetres won't fit between the fork stays). I love love
love this setup. Fast AND comfy!
However, I went to air up the front tire last weekend and the tube blew.
POP! So, with mild cursing, I
for advice. I've
been to STL back in high school and did the Arch and Zoo; that's my level
of familiarity.
Thanks for your advice,
Tim Gavin
Cedar Rapids, IA
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But even Greg's Gitane and the Colnago are both lugged steel, i presume?
On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 8:53 AM, Jan Heine hein...@earthlink.net wrote:
After the success of last year's *Classic Bicycles* Calendar – our stocks
sold out within a single day! – we teamed up with Rizzoli again to bring
Yeah, geez. :) I feel lucky owning 3 lugged steel bikes.
On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 3:16 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm just imagining the wealth of owning at least 3 Titanium railed Brooks
saddles.
Did you try 3 of 5? 3 of 20? 3 of 36,000? The mountains of wealth!
Yup, rear derailer cable runs on the right (crank) side of the BB.
You can route the rear shifter cable from the right bar-end, to the LEFT
downtube stop, and have it cross over back to the right side if you like.
I do this on my bikes and it makes for better (less severe bends) cable
loops from
The newest Campy shift cables are 4.1mm, down from 4.5mm normal shift
cables and 5.0mm brake cables.
Segue: I recently rehabbed a 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10 as a commuter.
It came with a rear chainstay U-brake and front cantilevers (Deore XT
M730). The original brake cables were heavier gauge
I had Riv send the e-gift certificate directly to your email; it should be
there by tomorrow.
Once you get it, please ship to:
Tim Gavin
3225 12th Ave SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Thanks!
On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 1:33 PM, sean seanobr...@hotmail.com wrote:
TrunkSack has been sold. Thanks
I have a short-reach equipped Riv as well ('97 Road Standard). I could
barely fit a 700x28C Ruffy Tuffy, no room for a Cypres.
When I converted it to 650B this spring, I gained plenty of vertical
clearance for fenders. I'm putting SKS Longboards on it soon. The max
tire size I can fit now is
The math works thus:
700C diameter is 622
650B diameter is 584
difference of 38mm
half of that is19mm
the 650B wheel drops the entire bicycle 19mm.
Then subtract the difference in tire size.
650B tire is 38mm
700C tire is 32mm
difference is 6mm
Hence the 13mm, because the 6mm
I put white on my blue/white Giordana when I tuned her up this year. Looks
great on that classic racer. But I used the grey housing on my Riv, and
black on my Schwinn KOM. I like the grey because it doesn't stand out but
looks nice.
On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 2:24 AM, Eric Norris
I've never had the Zefal fall off the peg when riding.
However, it gets bumped off all the time when I'm walking the bike,
carrying it up stairs, loading it in my truck, etc.
So, I strap it. I salvaged a velcro strap from a cheap underseat bag with
a broken zipper.
Tim Gavin,
Cedar Rapids, IA
with the headtube and
graphics.
Tim Gavin
Cedar Rapids, IA
'97 Rivendell Road Standard (Reynolds 753, 531 fork)
Nitto moustache bars, Silver bar-ends, Cane Creek SC5 levers (gum)
Brooks Flyer with Carradice Nelson
50/40/30 Campy triple crank on Phil BB
9 speed 11-32 cassette with Microshift derailer
Shimano
That's correct; I put my strap at that same place where the Silver shifters
will hit the top tube. I have a piece of vinyl electrical tape there even
if I'm not carrying my pump.
On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 10:49 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J
thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote:
Where you have a
Bill-
I have some sheldon's fender nuts, but I didn't use them because I didn't
have any bolts that fit them (fenders had one size smaller in hardware). I
understand that they make de-fendering easier (no need to remove brake
caliper, etc), but I don't see how they'll improve fender line. They
My '88 Schwinn KOM-10 MTB has a vertical pump peg behind the seat cluster.
Unfortunately, I'm using the chainstay bridge to mount a fender, so I
can't use that location right now.
It's a nice feature, but kinda bewildering as the bike has the peg but no
fender or rack eyelets.
On Thu, Nov 7,
Bill-
Thanks for the advice. I need to pick up a couple M6 bolts (and a better
method to attach the fender at the chainstay bridge) at the hardware store
and I'll give it a try.
I can see how they would help you get the fender as high as possible.
Unfortunately, that won't let me step up
That's a great idea, Andrew. I went on a backpacking trip in the Smokies
with my son's scout troop and we spent too much on dehydrated food. We
even avoided the backpacker meals, and still spent a bunch on dried fruit
and such.
Tim
On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 3:02 PM, BSWP ashtab...@gmail.com
Thanks for the visual, Christoper. I'm afraid that moving the fender back
may cause the flap to get very close to the ground; these are a bit low
already (650B wheels). I'll give it a try and measure. I can always trim
the flap, or--worst case--buy the shorty flap from Riv.
speedy. The Riv is for riding for the pleasure of riding.
It's versatile, sexy, and fast.
Tim Gavin
On Thursday, November 7, 2013 6:05:40 PM UTC-6, Jim Cloud wrote:
Tim,
You've obviously converted your Riv from 700c to 650B. How has that
worked for you? Most of the information I've seen
I bit the bullet and bought one new at my LBS. I've used it a bunch since
then. It's a good cutter for zip ties too.
Tip: don't use the housing cutter for other stuff like fender stays. It
doesn't do the job well and it dulls the cutter. Bolt cutters work for
fender stays.
On Fri, Nov 8,
one new, but find that I have to do a lot of dressing of the
housing ends after I make the cut. Is there some trick to getting a clean
cut? I’ve never used mine for anything but housing.
*From:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Tim
the right choice. I run fenders year round here
in Vancouver, rain or shine.
On Thursday, November 7, 2013 8:20:37 AM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote:
I finally mounted fenders to my Riv last night. Looking pretty classy,
but I need to tweak the fender line. The front is especially tricky; I
think
of
Grant Wood).
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:53:14 AM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote:
I'm rebuilding my girlfriend's father's 80s Raleigh Marathon. We're
looking for a set of 700C wheels for recreational road riding and
light
touring. Classic appearance preferred (silver rim, 32 or 36 spokes).
7
or
8 speed compatible freehub
I commute about 8.5 miles, but the coldest I've ridden so far is about
45˚F (it's
12˚F now). I plan on working my way down to 35˚F, and then maybe 25˚F.
Technique:
Hunched over aero riding position keeps more of your body out of the cold
wind.
Gear:
I got some Cannondale slice winter gloves
Make sure your lights and other accessories are firmly attached. Bumps
like to jar things loose, and you may not hear the sad clatter, clatter,
clatter of your light bouncing in dirt/grass like you would on the road.
Tim
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David-
I saw your bike on iBOB; very nice job. My gf's father's is the same model
and color, but a standard tube (non-mixte). He and his wife bought them as
a set that included the mixte, but it was wrecked a couple years ago when
my gf was run into by a car in Chicago. She healed up fine, but
I would contact her and say it's not kosher to use your photo.
But not before buying the saddle. $50 is a great price. :)
On Wed, Nov 13, 2013 at 7:00 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
maybe your ex-gf is selling it?
On Wednesday, November 13, 2013 1:12:32 AM UTC-6, Shawn Granton
Speaking of itzy-bitzies: I managed to unintentionally take apart one of
my silver shifters when installing it.
The itzy-bitzy spring boinged off into the nether. :(
I made a replacement from a click-pen spring. :)
On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 9:35 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Page 29:
They get scooped up by the front mudflap. Usually I can just nudge the
flap with my toes while riding and they'll fall out.
That said, I took the mudflap off for yesterday's ride. I was sick of
feeling like Mr. Plow when I went through leaves. The mudflap comes on
and off in about a minute.
I'm not sold on the tradeoff, comfort-wise. The entering premise is that
bike helmets are uncomfortable, but this collar doesn't seem any better.
Seems like it would make you sweat, chafe, and would flop around during
vigorous riding.
I'm very curious about how the accelerometers detect a
endorsement
I've had a pair of Red Wing 957's for umm, 18 years. MUSA, hand stiched
leather.
They're very comfortable and durable (obviously). They have a relatively
smooth work sole that became slick over time, so I cut a diagonal waffle
tread in them with a soldering gun. Huge improvement; I
It's my size and gorgeous, but it would fit in between my Giordana (gofast)
and Riv Road Standard (gofun). Tight company, there. Especially for a
cheapskate like me.
On Fri, Nov 15, 2013 at 5:24 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote:
1) Slow bike selling season (people gearing up for
A shorter (than 180) crank is probably a good call. I 650'd my Riv Road
Standard and its 175 cranks are pretty low now. I've grazed the pavement
once or twice.
I put light loads in a Wald basket on the Mark's rack on front, and I can
load it up to about 10lbs before it starts affecting the
That's a fun and quick fender stay method, Tom.
My Riv Road has no plate, and only a small drain hole on the chainstay
bridge. I used a rubber covered P-clamp and a long bolt to span the gap
(you filled the gap with a cork, nice). The long bolt allowed me to fine
tune the fender arc.
I can get
The Waterford era ('94-97ish) Riv Road Standards do work for 650b
conversion, but they're not ideal. Mine is an early '97, with a max of
700x28x tires (less than 2mm of clearance above Ruffy Tuffy's)
I converted mine from 700x28c to 650x38b, which dropped the bike 9mm (lost
19mm of rim, gained
I also moved the brake tab to the back of the fork with a Sheldon's nut,
and it exacerbated the low mudflap issue. It still doesn't drag on clean
pavement, but it makes me Mr. Plow in loose leaves.
Like I said, I just take the flap off during leaf season. It comes off in
seconds; just push the
Anne-
I have a lightweight steel rigid MTB ('88 Schwinn Project KOM-10) and a
front suspended Al MTB ('06 Cannondale F400).
The rigid Schwinn can do almost anything the FS Cannondale can. But for
technical single track with obstacles, log crossings, etc, the FS
Cannondale is much more forgiving
Gen 1 Riv Roads have 80mm of drop, for a BB height of 260mm (according to
the early catalog)
http://www.campyonly.com/images/mystuff/2006/rivendell_road/rivendell_catalog_3.pdf
That BB height is measured on 700x25c tires. Converting to 650x38 equals a
frame drop of 6mm (19mm smaller wheel
for racks or fenders, 26mm tires max.
The San Marcos will get a Brooks, fenders, and a front rack and basket. I'm
thinking the VO Constructeur rack. It has classic French styling, and it's
under $60.
Tim Gavin
Cedar Rapids, IA
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I ride GB Lierre tires, 650x38b. My Riv can't fit Hetres, so I went with
the next biggest. They're excellent tires, and I've had only one flat in
about 1000 miles (tiny glass sliver, patched the tube).
They feel speedy and cushy at about 70 psi front and 80 psi rear.
I'll try the Soma
parts bin!
Tim Gavin
Cedar Rapids, IA
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In summer, I wear the SmartWool Phd Running Ultra Light Micro (phew, a long
name!) http://www.smartwool.com/mens/socks-2/phd-run-ultra-light-micro.html
They wick very well, and don't get stinky. Only 54% wool, though. It
sounds like you may have higher standards than that. :)
I bought
Yup, paypal is fine. I'll make sure to mark it as gift rather than
goods, so you don't have to pay the fee.
On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 1:11 PM, Dan McNamara djmcnam...@gmail.com wrote:
Acorn bag, R-14 and Tektro levers claimed.
Barley and Phil BB still available.
On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at
for wasting your time if this site is as bogus as it seems.
Tim Gavin
Cedar Rapids, IA
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tires.
Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh
On Thursday, December 12, 2013 5:44:06 PM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote:
Shopping for studded tires, I stumbled upon Goods4Salez.com with
too-good-to-be-true prices on Schwalbe tires.
http://www.goods4salez.com/bicycle-tires-schwalbe-c-135_
139.html?page=2sort=6a
. Is this a good idea?
Then I plan on rubbing in more Obenauf's periodically as the leather dries
out.
Thanks for your advice.
Tim Gavin
Cedar Rapids, IA
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The 53 Atlantis has a 55cm top tube. That works in your favor, since you
want it to fit a little bigger. The 54.5 would only gain you 1cm in the
top tube (56cm). That is easily equalized with a longer reach stem or a
bit of seat setback.
Frame geometry link on this page:
Thanks for the tips, folks.
Based on your advice, I'll stick with my original plan and give it a light
rub of Obenauf's LP before wrapping, and then periodically afterward.
I also have some excellent waterproofing silicone cream if I think that is
necessary (Scarpa HS12
and fenders.
But your Roadeo will flip your lid. :) Welcome to the group!
Tim Gavin
Cedar Rapids, IA
On Fri, Dec 27, 2013 at 5:36 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Welcome to the list. You are starting out right with a new Roadeo --
please post photos and ride report.
On Tue, Dec 24
The medium Wald basket is cheap and ubiquitous; your LBS probably sells
them with the handlebar/axle mounts attached. Remove that excess hardware
zip tie it to your front rack.
I use generic canvas or nylon shopping bags, held down with a bungee net.
Not as sexy as the ShopSack, but they do the
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