Re: [RBW] Pano's built up Rivendell custom on Rivendell flicker

The levers on Pano's build appear to be Origin8 Classique levers. https://stuffdavelikes.wordpress.com/2013/02/25/diacompe-and-trp-drilled-brake-levers/ They're pretty good for the price, but not as nice as TRP RRL's. But in this sideways application, you're not using the biggest advantage of th

Re: [RBW] Re: A post asking about posts

On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 2:04 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > The issue with Thomsons is you have to get the bent version to get any > setback. This can be a problem on Rivs sized for about a fistful of post > showing. > Exactly. I like Thomson posts, but I don't like the angle of the setback ones. I

Re: [RBW] Re: A post asking about posts

wrote: > Thomson is coming out with a more traditional setback in 25mm, thank > heavens: http://www.cxmagazine.com/thomson-25mm- > setback-elite-seatpost-road-cross-gravel-alloy-drop-handlebars > > On Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 2:06:54 PM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote: >> >> &g

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 2 new Schwalbe G-One Speed 29" x 2.35" Snakeskin TL- Easy tires

Schwalbe seems to have re-arranged the lineup of these tires for 2017. Yes, the G-One Speed is from the lineage of the Super Moto and Big One; it's a big smoothie designed for beach racing. It's available in 700 x 60, 650 x 60, and 700 x 30 (used to be the S-One). The G-One Allround (used to be

Re: [RBW] Re: A post asking about posts

s the problem with a normal looking post like the Nitto S84 that > offers lots of setback? > > On 03/31/2017 09:23 AM, Tim Gavin wrote: > > Yes, I prefer the aesthetics of that new one. I have one of the kinked > setback posts and it does its job well. But it's visually d

Re: [RBW] Re: A post asking about posts

Yes, that Grand Cru post from VO looks nice for the price. I have a Grand Cru headset and rear hub

Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

N=4 for me currently, and I'm pretty happy with that. I'm not counting the bikes I'm fixing up to sell/give to others, just the bikes for me. 1) Rivendell Road Standard, 650b conversion, 38 mm Pari- Motos. This is my road-oriented all-rounder and touring bike. 2) '88 Schwinn KOM-10. Rigid lug f

Re: [RBW] #%*#! Fenders!!!!

Yes, you would have a hard time fitting P50 fenders under Tektro R559 sidepull calipers. R559's will even intrude on P45 fenders and will bend the nose of the fender into the tire when the Q/R is opened. A Sheldon nut may help you, or may not. It would rotate the fender towards the rear, which w

Re: [RBW] #%*#! Fenders!!!!

On Tue, Apr 18, 2017 at 8:44 AM, Broccoli Cog wrote: > That said I have been pining for a set of those Paul Racers. Do you find > they allow for a little easier wheel removal with wider tires? Actually, no, Paul Racers do not open as wide as R559s. The curved arm comes to rest on the centerpu

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Fork with Canti Posts for 650b Homer

Except the cross-check fork has cantilever posts for 700c. Correspondingly, I bet the axle-to-crown distance is significantly different. The only Surly forks designed for 650b have disc mounts and 1 1/8" threadless steerers (Straggler 650b, Karate Monkey 27.5). On Tue, Apr 18, 2017 at 7:02 PM, Er

Re: [RBW] 3M helicopter tape

Bob- There have been multiple discussions about wiring routing tips and tricks on this forum. Perhaps search the forum from the google group interface? For instance, I learned from this forum that Shoe Goo is an excellent mostly-permanent adhesive for attaching wiring to the frame. I say mostly

Re: [RBW] 3M helicopter tape

re doing a thorough search. But your notes help a lot. I too tried > the routing along existing cabling but did not really like the result. I > will experiment with Shoe Goo as well as the tape... > > Big thanks for the notes and tips on this! > > Bob > > > On Friday, April

Re: [RBW] Compass on tour?

Well, I'm the same weight and I've done ~200 mile on-pavement tours on Pari-Motos (which are even thinner than Compass tires) without flats. In fact, the PMs have been more reliable than I expected even in commuting duty and gravel riding. I've had only 3 or 4 flats in 2 years / ~2000 miles, and t

Re: [RBW] looking for a recent post on brake clearance

And centerpulls--like Paul Racer M or MAFAC Racer--may have even more clearance than any of the sidepull calipers. On Sun, Apr 30, 2017 at 1:59 PM, reynoldslugs wrote: > Dear list: > > Someone on this list, or perhaps the iBob list, posted a link to a page > comparing the clearance for different

Re: [RBW] 2017 RAGBRAI

I live in Iowa and I intend to do the entire week. But, I'm recovering from ACL replacement surgery, so I may only ride 20 miles each day and drive the rest. Our plan is to get one car load of riders and rotate the driving duties. On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 4:47 PM, Rusty Click wrote: > Any Riv li

Re: [RBW] Re: Wrapping handlebars

Tuck the end of the tape in between the bar and the cable exiting the bar-end pod. Then wrap around the outside of the cable* and it will hold the end in place. No tape required. *obviously, you must choose whether to wrap the shift cable, and how far. This has been discussed in other threads.

Re: [RBW] Wrapping handlebars

Yes, in case I wasn't clear, my above suggestion works with wrapping from the bottom up. I dislike wrapping from the top down because the overlap is the wrong way on the bar tops. The edges of the tape get curled up pretty quickly. On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 10:53 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > I alwa

Re: [RBW] Re: "Modern" Components on a Riv?

Paul Racers should work fine with SRAM road brake levers or brifters. AFAIK, although Shimano has slightly changed the cable pull of its road brakes in recent generations, neither SRAM nor Campagnolo has changed theirs. SRAM and Campy brake levers have the same short cable pull they've had for ye

Re: [RBW] i need a new helmet

I'm happy with my Bern helmet. It's light and fits well (rare for me, I wear the XXXL size). Berns have snap-in liners, and most models have an optional thicker liner for winter riding. My only criticism with Berns is that most aren't vented well. My Brentwood is too warm to wear in mid-summer;

Re: [RBW] i need a new helmet

I wanted to add, you can find Berns on clearance somewhat often. I got mine from REI outlet for less than $70 including the winter liner. On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 7:08 AM, Tim Gavin wrote: > I'm happy with my Bern helmet. It's light and fits well (rare for me, I > wear the XX

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

My ex-gf put Horizons on her Surly Straggler 650b build. Hers measured 49 mm wide on 30 mm Velocity Blunt rims. So, they would probably measure the stated 47 mm on a 25 mm rim. I agree with masmojo that the Byway looks like even better, with shoulder knobs for occasional deep gravel. https://www

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Redwood Identity Crisis. Tire recommendations needed.

David- Hopefully you're already riding them on this lovely midwestern day... but I understand that the Soma C-lines should feel pretty similar to a Pasela TG. Same tread, similar casing, different puncture layer (but of comparable stoutness to the TG layer). For your purposes, they should wo

Re: [RBW] Re: Handlebar Bliss

Clayton- My experience with upright bars on my Riv was similar. I tried Moustache bars, which were great for around town riding but lacked enough comfortable hand positions for long rides. I felt the same lack of a drop position meant I couldn't stretch out and put the power down. I changed the

Re: [RBW] Re: Kickstand Props

My experience directly contradicts Eric D's*. My two bikes (Riv Road, and '88 Schwinn KOM) with chainstay-mounted kickstands are eager to fall over from front wheel flop. My Riv Road has fallen over (or nearly so) several times. Even if I settle the front wheel myself before taking my hand off, a

Re: [RBW] Re: The BLAHG, eRivs?

I don't see Rivendell as the shop you'd think of to go buy an e-bike. And I doubt that Riv would "put some bikes together with the latest mid-drive motors with 5 levels of pedal-assist available". A mid-drive motor would wreck the aesthetics of the classic diamond frame that Riv celebrates, and th

Re: [RBW] P-clamps of new braze-ons for rear rack?

Just double up the rack and fenders on the single eyelet. It's not a big deal at all. On Thu, May 18, 2017 at 2:42 PM, Mike K. wrote: > Howdy folks, > Trying to figure out the best way to get a rear rack on the Ram. It's blue > and only has one set of eyelets on the dropouts, which are currentl

Re: [RBW] Re: The BLAHG, eRivs?

; frame. A Rosco Bubbe liftatube frame would match very well with one. Here's > a pic of my new folder with the kit. Note Riv Sackville content! > > On Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 6:31:06 AM UTC-7, Tim Gavin wrote: > > I don't see Rivendell as the shop you'd think of to go b

Re: [RBW] Dyno wiring

Right side or left side is personal preference. I prefer to mount the light high and in the center; my Riv has a light on the front tab of its M18 rack (in front of a rando bag), and my Foundry has a light mounted on the handlebars with the Schmidt mount

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b, fenders and a Bob Yak

David P makes a good point; there are several different models that Nitto calls "Campee", some with removable lowriders and some without. Pictures are really the best way to illustrate your problem, Jay. On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 12:22 PM, Orc wrote: > The lowriders are too wide? Can you spacer

Re: [RBW] Fenders - worth the safety risks? Rethinking my fender use.

I had a stick jam in my rear fender stays. I skidded to a stop safely. The fender (SKS P45) accordioned under the brake bridge, but nothing besides the fender was damaged. Since then, I use a safety tab on the rear as well as the front fender stays. Riv sells the SKS tab. For metal fenders with

Re: [RBW] BQ Icon: First Rivendell Lugs

I agree! ​ On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 12:20 AM, Jan Heine wrote: > In every *Bicycle Quarterly*, we present an "Icon" - a part that we feel > is among the best of its kind. Some are classics, like the JOS headlight or > the Huret Jubilee derailleur, others more recent like the Shimano M-737 SPD > p

Re: [RBW] Flickstand alternatives? How to keep the front stable while not moving?

I clip the hook of a small bungee cord around one spoke eyelet on the front wheel, over the downtube, and then attach the other hook to another eyelet. On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 2:48 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Irish Strap from Rivendell or Arno straps from the camping department of > the nearest sto

Re: [RBW] Bike computer

I have a Rokform case for my iPhone 6. I'm pretty happy with it; it protects my phone from small drops, and it has a metal back so it keeps the phone from bending when I sit

Re: [RBW] Re: BQ Icon: First Rivendell Lugs

Dave- Rivendells have always been 1 1/8" top and seat tubes. In the 1st-generation Rivendells (which this lugset was designed for), the smaller sizes had 1 1/8" down tubes, and the larger sizes had 1 1/4" down tubes. Waterford had a bunch of Reynolds 753 in those diameters in stock. Bikes with

Re: [RBW] Re: Giving up on my Cambium C17

I tried the C17 standard and the carved, and I much prefer the carved (Imperial style). It definitely gives the Cambium more flex. I use it on a rigid fat bike, and it doesn't beat me up. I'll probably replace the B17 on my 'cross bike with one as well, once I break the B17. On Sat, Jun 17, 201

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis Rebuild Ideas

MTB and Road front derailleurs have different cable pull standards. But, if you're using thumb shifters (or downtube shifters, or bar-ends), then the difference is just a matter of lever throw. Either FD can work fine with friction shifting. Chain suck is usually a problem with interference with

Re: [RBW] Breaking in a leather Brooks

DO NOT USE A SOFTENING OIL like neatsfoot (baseball glove) or similar. The leather will stretch significantly, often past the point of recovery by the tension screw in the nose. The best treatment is a couple applications of Brooks' own Proofide, or my (and Riv's) favorite, Obenauf's LP (cheaper,

Re: [RBW] Front loads on Rivendell bicycles -- how heavy?

I've used lowrider panniers on a Nitto Campee front rack on my Riv Road Standard. I had a similar experience to you; the front end gets extremely stable but resistant to turn. I adapted by leaning more instead of turning the bars. I found I really liked the way that handled on tour, compared to

Re: [RBW] Re: 2017 RAGBRAI

I'm riding the whole week of RAGBRAI on my Riv Road. I know of someone selling their week-long wristband, if anyone is still interested. On Sun, May 14, 2017 at 6:53 PM, Matt Beecher wrote: > July 23-29. I'm kicking myself for not registering this year. I've got > the week off and might keep

Re: [RBW] 1.5 x N+1

Just start with a cheap bike and your case doesn't need as much defense. Get a rigid MTB from the 90s for $100, add new tires and tune-up, and a basket. Let her borrow it for a couple trips to the store, and then you'll have approval for a second (maybe nicer) bike. On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 1:11 P

Re: [RBW] What have I done?

orums. You can camp with us in Hiawatha for sure (we're ~3 miles away from the epicenter). Our spots in Cedar Falls and Coralville are further away, but we should have space if you want to camp. Cheers, Tim Gavin On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 9:24 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > Take a jar of motrin and k

Re: [RBW] What have I done?

Rusty Good to hear that you found a team. That's definitely the better way to do it. The team will take care of you. I'd like to join a team, but all the ones I meet are drinking clubs with a riding problem. I'm sure we'll see each other on the ride. Although there are lots of different rider

Re: [RBW] Wrenching on the Bombadil

Looks great! Where did you find RM-014's in normal clamp diameter? I like that bar, but I can only find it in 31.8 mm clamp diameter . And, that version of the bar has a large, weird-shaped section in the middle where it bells

Re: [RBW] Re: Joy of Wrenching

I'm a wrench at home and part-time at a LBS. I have a relatively robust tool set at home, but I use the shop's bearing press, taps, derailer alignment tool, compressor, and truing stand. I wrench on the bikes of friends and family at the rate of a six-pack (of craft beer) per hour. On Sun, Jun 1

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Campee Front + 56 cm Atlantis?

There are three versions, actually. 27F is the "700c" model. It has a small platform, and the mounting struts at the bottom are angled. 27R is the matching rear. F20 is the "26/Mt. Campee" model. It has a large platform (at least 30% larger than the classic), and the mounting struts at the bott

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Campee Front + 56 cm Atlantis?

fo. Suddenly I feel like I need to do some more > research before buying a rack for the front. Maybe I'll decide which > panniers first and then get a rack that suits/supports them well. > > Thanks, > Aaron > > On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 10:58 AM, Tim Gavin < > tim.ga...@l

Re: [RBW] Re: Fender Question

The Tubus p-clamps are stainless. (#3 on Wayne's page ). Their 2-bolt design is far superior; you separately secure the clamp to the bike, and the rack to the clamp. I added rubber and tape shims to protect the stays

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Campee Front + 56 cm Atlantis?

Yup. Just be aware that the Mt. Campee F20 has a larger top platform than the other two. On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 11:30 AM, drew wrote: > alexcycle.com has a pretty good deal on these. LINK > > > -- >

Re: [RBW] Re: Fender Question

I currently use a plastic clamp salvaged from a reflector for the chainstay fender mount on my Riv Road (undrilled chainstay bridge). I'll probably replace it with a 2-bolt Tubus clamp next time I remove/replace the fenders. I too have to fiddle with it at times. On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 1:54 PM,

Re: [RBW] How are albatross and albastache bars for long distance riding?

s are comfortable as well. I got frustrated with the moustache bars on rides like RAGBRAI because I felt like I couldn't keep up a faster pace on the moustache bars. This made the long days on the road longer. I average a ~2 mph faster pace with the drop bars compared to the moustache bars.

Re: [RBW] Dynamo Taillights

"constant on" is the German safety standard, which also requires head and tail lights. Therefore, Germany is one of the biggest dynamo light markets, and therefore most tail lights are "constant on". Dunno if you could make a "contant on" dyno tail light blink. I'm sure you could, if you can do

Re: [RBW] Dynamo Taillights

Mike, I agree with you re the Toplight Line Plus. But they just came out with a new version, that "pulses" ! Reid, this may be just the ticket. It's a bit more expensive, but seems to offer some sort of flash, at least when you slow down. On Sun

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

Yes, 3M reflective tape is great. I put some on my girlfriend's Soma for visibility. I used small strips (like 1/4" wide) on the inside of the rims, and on the pedals. Those little reflective flashes are quite visible, combined with the movement of the wheels and pedals. A bigger patch on the r

Re: [RBW] Fenders for 650b x 48mm Tires.

SKS have the least obtrusive hardware, so they will maximize clearance compared to most. The P65 will clear a 559 Super Moto, which has the same diameter as 584x48. > On Jun 25, 2015, at 2:49 PM, David Banzer wrote: > > Looking to add fenders to my Redwood. > What fenders would be recommended

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Frames on ebay

Those are nice! First gen Rivs have beautiful lugs. Speaking of old Rivs, did anyone score the Riv Mountain bike that sold on Sunday? I was interested, but not once it went above $1k. It would have

Re: [RBW] Re: Necro-stock! A shop with a new Rambouillet frame in stock?

Michael- The 26" version of the Campee w/lowriders rack is the "Mt Campee". Just be aware that the top platform on the Mt Campee is larger than the platform on the 700c and 650b versions. It's as wide as a large trunksack (but not as long), whereas the platforms on the 700c and 650b racks are th

Re: [RBW] Re: Necro-stock! A shop with a new Rambouillet frame in stock?

Yes, those are two different racks. Ben's does not seem to sell the F20 Mt Campee What Ben's lists as the "Campee Front - 26" is sold by Alex's Cycle as the "Randonneur" version. You can see that they're the same by the straight tang at the bottom of the rack, and the three? accessory eyelets be

Re: [RBW] Re: stem for albastache help

I use a Nitto Dirt Drop 8 stem with B135 Randonneur bars on my '88 Schwinn KOM (a "too-longa-top tube mountain bike", in Grant-speak). I have the bars mounted at seat height, and I spend most of the time down in the drops, so the bars and stem are holding up a significant portion of my 225 lbs. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Necro-stock! A shop with a new Rambouillet frame in stock?

6" & 650B, which is what I > want. Thanks for the heads up, I would have ordered the wrong one for sure. > > If it wasn't for Sugino, Nitto would be the most opaque marketer in the > bike industry. > > Michael > > On Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 7:38:37 AM UTC-4

Re: [RBW] Friction Shifting Dyna-sys

This is an interesting discovery. I agree that clutch derailers are nice to reduce chain slap. I'll have to give it a try next time I pick up a 10s Shimano MTB RD. My attempt will be friction shifting 9 speeds with a 9 speed bar-end. Tim On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 4:24 PM, Clayton.sf wrote: > An

Re: [RBW] Ram as 650 tourer?!?

I'm careful to level out my pedals when riding over obstacles. As others have stated, you may have issues finding effective brakes with enough reach. Dia-Compe 750 centerpulls have tons of reach, and can be effective with good pads, good housing, and a low straddle cable. Tim Gavin, Cedar Ra

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 54 Saluki

More precicely, it's the Nitto R20 "Mt Campee" rear rack. It is supposedly meant for 26er touring bikes, but it fits 650b + fenders with plenty of clearance . Riv's "Big Back Rack Medium" 32R is very simi

Re: [RBW] Re: Ram as 650 tourer?!?

The top choices for 650b tires (especially if you don't need extra puncture protection) are the Compass tires: Babyshoe Pass 650x42 Loup Loup Pass 650x38 and their older Grand Bois versions: Hetre 650x42 Lierre 650x38 My current favorite is the Panaracer/Pacenti Pari-Moto. They're super fast and

Re: [RBW] Re: Car Racks & Rivs

Ben- I also recommend the Hollywood sport rider. The wheel wells are very adjustable (for your different wheel bases), and the frame clamp is secure. The frame clamp may reach low enough to grab the mid-tube on your wife's Betty, or you may want to add a clamp-on crossbar

Re: [RBW] San Marcos vs ES

e ES any day. The only reason I'd pick the ES is if the 63 cm SM is too small and you'd need the 64 cm ES. Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA On Tue, Jul 7, 2015 at 6:56 AM, a3inverter wrote: > Greetings all, > > I've been interested in the San Marcos (in 63cm) for a year or so

Re: [RBW] Re: Didn't see that coming... Segmented Cast Fork Crown on BLUG

60 mm clearance still isn't enough for a 60 mm Super Moto, quite possibly the dreamiest all-rounder tire. If it is a tandem, will they use the same seat lug as the Clem, and therefore the curved chainstays? And imagine the tentacular diaga-stay tomfoolery Grant could design, with nearly double th

[RBW] Re: Sugino Wide/Low Feedback + Are Sugino Cranks STI Compatible ??

As others have mentioned, the biggest issue will be finding a compatible front derailleur. Shimano STI shifters work with road front derailleurs, not with mountain ones. Road triples are optmized around a larger crankset, like 50/39/30, and generally have longer cages that could hit the chains

Re: [RBW] Re: Sugino Wide/Low Feedback + Are Sugino Cranks STI Compatible ??

Clayton- The CX-70--and many other "double" FDs--can work fine with a triple crankset. Except with Shimano STIs, which is the OP's question. Jan Heine covered this particular issue well. It's the same article where he praises the CX-70, btw. https://janheine.wordpress.com/2013/03/25/trouble-wi

Re: [RBW] Re: Sugino Wide/Low Feedback + Are Sugino Cranks STI Compatible ??

Yes, that should present no problem. Double shifting isn't so picky, and the CX-70 should clear the frame (it's designed for smaller rings). Newer double STI shifters have additional "cross-chain" detents, for trimming. I don't know when / what product level Shimano incorporated these, though.

Re: [RBW] FS: Ruffy Tuffy, Mark's Rack, Baggins, Schwalbe, C17

I'll take the Nitto M1, please. The hardware included should work perfectly for my intended use. Ship to 52404. I can paypal. Thanks! Tim On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 9:20 AM, David Sprunger wrote: > Riders, > > I'm listing a few items on ebay later this week, but I thought I'd > offer them here

Re: [RBW] bar-end shifter pod stripped out and stuck in handlebar

Jason- If you have a standard hex set, try the 1/4 inch first (before the 7 mm). 1/4 inch is 6.35 mm. The fixing bolt is stripped, but the whole pod isn't toast. I did this to an old pair of Suntour Accushift bar-ends, and was able to replace the bolt. The standard Shimano bar-end shifter bolt

Re: [RBW] Re: Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's

If you do have removable valve cores, an oral medicine syringe (like you get with cough syrup) works great as a sealant injector, and can be sourced free from your local pharmacist (if you ask nicely). I had bad luck with trying to get Pari-Motos to seal up tubeless, so now I'm trying the sealant-

Re: [RBW] Re: Country Bike Rally in Michigan 2015

Avery (and Marc) - My girlfriend, Lillian, and plan to attend. Add 1 to the female count. On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 9:41 AM, Marc Irwin wrote: > I'll let you know later next month after I get some confirmations. I know > of two women who expressed an interest and we may have some locals show up

Re: [RBW] RAGBRAI 2015

Looks like you had a great ride, Rusty. Sorry we couldn't meet up, but we were riding on our own schedule (and sometimes our own route). That made the whole ride more bearable; I get worn out by the "circus" of the main crowd. I was hoping to meet you (and your Sam); I only saw two other Rivs thi

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike racks revisited

The Hollywood Sport Rider and Trail Rider racks have wheel trays and a padded bar that comes down over the top tube. They are quite fender friendly. Hollywood Racks aren't MUSA nor are they as nice as the fantastic racks from 1UpUSA. But they're a step up from the super-cheapos and don't interfe

Re: [RBW] What's in your garage?

'97 Riv Road , 650B-converted, light tourer '88 Schwinn KOM-10 , drop bar 26er adventure/gravel/anything bike '96 Giordan

Re: [RBW] WTB - bar-end shifters, 9 or 10 speed

Nashbar has brand new 10 speed Shimano bar-ends on sale for $55 USD. They ship to Canada, but I don't know the cost. I picked up two sets a couple weeks ago (they were $50 then). Personally, I'll use the right Shimano shifter for 10 speed indexed/friction, and a Silver bar end for the left. The

Re: [RBW] WTB - bar-end shifters, 9 or 10 speed

:SearchComponentAutoSuggestView> On Wed, Jul 29, 2015 at 9:39 AM, Tim Gavin wrote: > Nashbar has brand new 10 speed Shimano bar-ends on sale for $55 USD. They > ship to Canada, but I don't know the cost. > > I picked up two sets a couple weeks ago (they were $50 then). > &

[RBW] FS: Giordana XL-Eco 57 cm

ited to pavement-only rides. I'm 6'1" and this bike fits me as it's currently set up; I used the long and tall Technomic to relax the riding position a bit. It would be a better fit for a slightly smaller person. Located in Cedar Rapids, IA. Willing to ship at owner's expen

Re: [RBW] FS: Giordana XL-Eco 57 cm

oops! $695 Thanks! On Fri, Jul 31, 2015 at 10:18 PM, Abcyclehank wrote: > Price? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunc

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI 2015

Sounds like you had some classic RAGBRAI experiences, including bus trouble! Many teams fit out clapped out retired school buses, and some are better at plumbing up the keg refrigerators than they are at bus maintenance. Priorities! Seriously, though, a good team to support you seems like the be

Re: [RBW] Merckxte!

It's a Falcon-made Merckx, which were a line licensed by Eddy but factory-made by Falcon. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/falcon.html Although there were high-end Falcon-made Merckx bikes, the cottered crank on this one indicates it was a cheapo model. That doesn't mean it isn't classy. I like how

Re: [RBW] Best Riv for rear child seat?

The long chainstays of the Cheviot or Clem (and upcoming mystery bike?) make them the best candidates for a rear-mounted child seat. You want the seat as forward as possible to help the weight distribution, but as rearward as required to make room for your and your child's body. The low tube, mix

Re: [RBW] Re: Country Bike Rally in Michigan 2015

Marc- The BRFF gravel ride sounds fun, but I'd much rather do the original plan. Lill is excited for Art Prize. Tim On Sat, Aug 8, 2015 at 6:32 AM, Marc Irwin wrote: > The way things stand 6 weeks out we have about 15 people intending to > come. I plan to reserve 4 adjacent campsites at the m

Re: [RBW] Anyone try the new Maxxis Torch 29 x 2.10 tires?

Based on their weight (625g) and description, they sound like a fast all-rounder tire for pavement and gravel. My benchmark tire for that size is the Schwalbe Super Moto. They're a bit heavier (680g) but wider (60 mm), and roll very fast. They also can be found cheap from Germany

Re: [RBW] Single Speed Sam on Blug

Yes, it closely resembles the 700c Nitto Campee front rack (aka Campee Classic, aka 27F), but it completely lacks the three threaded bosses for the absent lowrider frames. Must be a custom or prototype. Riv gets prototype Nitto racks from time to time. On Wed, Aug 12, 2015 at 10:44 PM, drew wro

Re: [RBW] Single Speed Sam on Blug

gular struts. Struts are at the lowest position and attached to Riv's > mid-fork eyelet. > > I've done this on my hillborne as well. > > On Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 12:15:34 AM UTC-4, Tim Gavin wrote: >> >> Yes, it closely resembles the 700c Nitto Campee front rack

Re: [RBW] Re: Single Speed Sam on Blug

Bill- I'm interested to hear your opinions on the Ostrich DLX panniers. I was tempted to order a pair, but I ended up getting 4 Ortliebs from a listmember. The Ortlieb Sportpacker Plus fit pretty well on the Nitto lowrider frames. On Thu, Aug 13, 2015 at 2:54 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > I calle

Re: [RBW] Re: Single Speed Sam on Blug

I have one of those VO Constructeur racks; I tried it on my girlfriend's Soma San Marcos. Its drawback was that it has straight bottom struts, so it only fits properly on a bike with bosses on the front of the fork ends (like most current Rivs). Her SM only has bosses on the rear of the fork ends

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders: Cream or Silver?

Fred- The headtube doesn't look cream in those photos. It looks closer to white, like the Atlantis headtube. Of course, it could just be the lighting. On Thu, Aug 20, 2015 at 2:38 PM, Fred Craven wrote: > > What did you end up buying by the way? >> > > I bought Joel Stern's 56cm short top tub

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders: Cream or Silver?

Ok, I can see it. I think it's a lighter shade of cream than that on my Riv, so my color comparison isn't germane. The cream SKS fenders are nice. I got lots of compliments on them. They do not have the center stripe that silver and black SKS fenders have. On Thu, Aug 20, 2015 at 3:44 PM, Fre

Re: [RBW] Fender front flap: how close to the ground I is still safe?

Same setup (P45 behind the fork crown, on 650b wheels), same result: long flap too close to the ground. Mine was excellent at scooping up leaves, which then made a racket in the fender. I replaced it with the shorty flap from Riv . Or, you could trim i

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Red

Indeed. Your Atlantis looks great in red. On Tue, Aug 25, 2015 at 5:20 PM, Tonester wrote: > booyah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-o

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Red

It's a 1997 Road Standard, so it's kind of a generation 1.5 frame. The Sachs/Riv lugset is gorgeous. On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 5:00 AM, Fullylugged wrote: > Beautiful bike Tim. Interesting, it has the early lug set and the second > generation decals. -- You received this message because you a

Re: [RBW] Brake reach for 47cm Soma San Marcos

Which San Marcos frame are you buying? The link shows the first generation (robin's egg blue pearl) frame, which has been out of production for a year. The current generation (sage blue pearl) has some tweaks and may have addressed the rear brake reach issue you noticed. Also, which size of San

Re: [RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

The 622 x 60 Super Moto is a worthy stand-in, if you can fit it. On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 1:35 PM, Zack wrote: > my kingdom* for a fatter 700c compass tire than the barlow pass. > > (i do not actually have a kingdom) > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

Re: [RBW] Re: How to get out Brooks sit bone divets sop the rear frame down;t dig into my rear end.

In addition to adding tension to the nose bolt, lacing the bottom flaps of the saddle may also help encourage the top back into form. I used a Flyer on my Riv for the last couple years. It was my first Brooks, and I applied a light application of neatsfoot oil when I got it, to help it soften mor

Re: [RBW] XT Hub Issues

e. My shop didn't have the proper tool yet, so I found an external 14 mm socket from a local motor supply shop; apparently it's a somewhat common oil drain plug size. Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 2:38 PM, Clayton.sf wrote: > Hi All, > > Almost new XT (H

Re: [RBW] Both Riv's in Action Today

Tire rub can be intermittent. I swapped in a backup wheel on my KOM, and a small section of the very edge of the tire tread will rub on the U-brake and "sing"-- but only when I'm turning to one side. The wheel/tire flexes a bit with the sideways force of the turn, just enough to rub, but only und

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

Dave - I've run 20 psi front / 25 psi rear on 559 x 60 Super Motos without flats (pinch or puncture), and I weigh #225. I think you have low risk of pinches with this much volume. Your FAtlantis looks great. -Tim On Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 1:18 PM, Dave Johnston wrote: > I > 'm running 22psi fro

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