Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

Dear Patrick, My experience has been that vibration tends to vary considerably with the hub generator, even with the same owner, light, and bike. I owned one first-generation SON 28, and it only had the subtlest vibes at around 15mph when running a Lumotec front light. I got it in 1999, and

[RBW] Re: SONdelux or Shutter Precision SV-8 Dynamo Hub?

Dear lungimsam, The SV-8 has the same power output characteristics (by design) as the SONdelux. I have found them to be very slightly higher-drag (within the range of other SON hubs I've owned, though, and I've had several--I maintain five hub generators on currently-ridden machines) with the

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

Hi, All, Personal maintenance. I usually gain 10lb over the winter. Given my off year last year and my whiplash injury the year prior, I never got on top of the bike this year. This winter, I'm aiming to drop a few pounds (that's just under a stone) and do some core/neck work to rebalance my

[RBW] Re: Bending back a bent fork

Dear Anne, Yes. You can bend forks a fair bit and still end up with something rideable once they've been realigned. Best Regards, Will William M. deRosset Fort Collins, CO On Wednesday, December 17, 2014 1:56:00 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: My adult son has a Rambouillet. He commutes on

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar end vs. down tube shifting... What's your experience...

Dear Steve, On the other hand, I strongly prefer downtube shifters to bar-cons. One, I find my bicycle handling is not affected by the reach to the downtube with my right hand. I'm not especially tall, but am +4 on the ape index (long arms) and the downtube shifters require less effort to

Re: [RBW] Re: Boeshield and resistance?

emotions and affecting my effort, etc. etc. I agree that it's hard to imagine a chain lube slowing you down. On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 1:09 PM, William deRosset wmder...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Dear lungimsam, Cold weather slows me down. Rubber flexes less easily, I flex less easily, more

[RBW] Re: dyno rear light?

Need a permanent rear dyno light That works for a luxo front with usb dealie. Dear Manny, For a rear wired light, the only really robust solution for hard use is internal wiring runs in my experience. That requires either a frame set up for it already, or modification of your existing frame.

[RBW] Re: Lon Haldeman's Rivendell

Dear Lungimsam, I believe Lon's bike is a Road Standard (now long-departed Rivendell model, replaced, sorta, by the custom rivs). The bike pre-dates Compass Cycles by five or six years. By the way, Jan Heine was still riding a Rivendell with brazed-on MAFACs in 2002 It looks like a RBW

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

Is that enough to help me maintain my weight? Dear Evan, Are you losing weight? That said, you're probably pretty deep in deficit if you're at all active. 1500 kilocalories/day is considered the transition to starvation by the UNHCR for adult males. A few hundred more calories will likely

[RBW] Re: OT: Cut a corner off my Unracer card -- I raced!

Dear Tim, Congratulations! It sounds like a great day outside. There's a card? Besides, What is more unracer than racing? Consider the following. Tying into the eat bacon, don't bonk thread, short-ish racing efforts (especially criterium racing and CX racing, shockingly enough) are a whole

[RBW] Re: PSA: Are you a cheapskate that's into safety?

Dear Matthew, I have noticed joggers have taken up the neon vest in some numbers locally, and a few of the local commuters have as well. I look forward to the day when, in addition to s/he was/wasn't wearing a helmet, we'll get to read s/he was/wasn't wearing reflective anklebands and a

[RBW] Re: PSA: Are you a cheapskate that's into safety?

Hi, All, The relevant reflective/conspicuity vest standard for cycling is EN 1150, not EN 1173. I apparently have a random-number generator for a memory. Best, Will On Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 10:59:14 AM UTC-7, William deRosset wrote: Dear Matthew, I have noticed joggers have taken

Re: [RBW] Re: Surprising Failure Today

Dear Steve, Ron is expressing his opinion that the derailleur failed subsequent to a long period of fatigue, and emphasizing his qualifications to make a judgment on the proximate cause of the derailleur failure by including his Professional Engineer registration number. He's registered in

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid Rise rear derailers?

Dear Jim, I've seen this problem (failure at the head wayyy inside an STI lever) more than twice. There are few people more sad than someone 200K into a 1200K ride and (unexpectedly) riding a 2-speed in Bretagne at 11pm. Actually, the only integrated shifters that I haven't seen die

[RBW] Re: Boeshield and resistance?

Dear lungimsam, Cold weather slows me down. Rubber flexes less easily, I flex less easily, more clothing, winter boots, denser air (seriously) all require more power for a given speed I also switch to winter tires which aren't as lovely-riding, particularly if it is sloppy out. Then I'm

[RBW] Re: How have your Rivendells held up on salty winter roads?

A front mudflap will help keep you and your drivetrain happier. My Heron Touring does fine in the salt and MgCL2 slush now that it has full-coverage fenders on it, and my integrated-design bicycles (full-coverage metal fenders; constant fender gap; front mudflap) do well indeed. I'd be more

[RBW] Re: Drilling head tube lug for internal wiring?

William!, Drill through the lug, no bigger than you need to clear the wire + a piece of heat-shrink reinforcement, and deburr carefully. It'll be fine, esp. if it is a heavy downtube (like that used on the Atlantis). Alex Singer has done this for over seventy years and it hasn't been an

[RBW] Re: Bike shop mechanics answer this:

What is the benefit of threadless to the consumer/rider, Garth? I do not see it. Dear Patrick, Well, here's my off-the-cuff list: 1. Easier adjustment, esp. when traveling, as a 32mm wrench on tour is a hassle, but a 5mm allen is quite easy. 2. Allows installation of a switch for internal

[RBW] Re: Bike shop mechanics answer this:

Dear Patrick, Threadless is mostly about SKU reduction and ease of manufacture. It has small benefits and small costs for the end user. I personally prefer it, but not to the extent that I held my breath and drummed my heels on the workshop floor when Mike Kone at René Herse specified a

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffee Outside

Dear Anne, It is coffee. Adjust to taste, either by watering it down directly or using less coffee per cup. I ended up with 24g of coffee per 10oz cup, and run all the water through the grounds. I do find the Aeropress is neater than my french press (cleanup is very simple), and produces a

[RBW] Re: Renewing a Canvas and Leather Bag

Dear Eric, The Berthoud bags aren't waxed. The differential fading on the canvas is part of its charm. However, the leather should be kept treated. I've historically used sno-seal or Obenaufs. Blow-dry the bag enough to heat the leather a bit, then carefully apply to the piping and edging.

Re: [RBW] Re: MUSA Molskin Shirt experiences?

fit measurements? Dear Justin, For a size medium: Long arms, short tail (won't stay tucked, and was designed that way), pretty big in the body, fairly broad radius on the collar points (peter-pan-ish), red button thread. I wear a 15 1/2 X 34 dress shirt, and the medium is a good fit in the

[RBW] Re: How do you clean you bike below freezing?

Dear Patrick, No need to wire-brush anything. If you've got a place for the bike to melt off and dry, then a 1. pre-season frame waxing (fall); 2.a knock off the worst of the road lime before going inside; 2.b a regular quick rinse, preferably with warm water, once all the crud has fallen off

Re: [RBW] Re: bb/thread installation question

Dear Patrick, It isn't the end of the world, though it is a hassle. If the threads are actually mangled, you may be able to fix them as Patrick outlines. You also can re-thread BSC bottom brackets to Italian threads. Worst case, brass in the munged up ones and recut them and repaint the bike.

[RBW] Re: Which Riv to Rando?

Dear Darin, I started riding brevets in 2004. That first season, I tried a few different machines. I started on a straight racing bike, a Waterford 2200. I put the widest tires that would fit it (the 27mm Roly Poly, which, due to their width, had to be faster than the 22mm veloflex I had

[RBW] Re: Great ride and failure to help

I do not understand racing kit for practical cycling. Dear Patrick, I don't understand unprepared riders, regardless of their kit; I do try to help if they indicate it is welcome. However, if I'm out on the road, half the time I've got a spare tubular tire and a frame pump, so unless they

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

My Gunnars are three for three on slipping seat posts (and also 3/3 on chipping paint). I'm not overwhelmed by Waterford's quality. Dear Eric, Interesting. I've not messed with Gunnars, but I've built up/owned eight waterford-built products since 1998 (a Heron, two lugged road bikes, four

[RBW] Re: Dyno hub/light vibrations through handlebars question...

1. It is normal 2. There isn't an easy way to get rid of the vibrations. 3. Not that you asked, but some SON hubs are buzzier than others. I've had one that was borderline unpleasant, and I have one that is a real challenge to notice a difference between off and on on average pavement without

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for a multi-tool?

Liesl, Absolutely. Loose wrenches are the way to go. I don't bother with the big wrenches (15mm track wrench; headset wrenches, bb tools, 8mm hex, etc), but do carry a 2 (switch cap),4 (bottle cage bolts, stem),and a 5 (most of the rest) allen and loose 8X9 and 9X10 MAFAC wrenches (mafac-copy

[RBW] Re: OT: Loosening crank arm-thoughts on cause/solution?

Wait. You got 10,000mi from an ISIS bottom bracket? You should win an award. Those are pretty well-known for eating bearings in the wet, or even in Semi-Arid climates. Best, Will William M. deRosset Fort Collins, CO On Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 11:06:59 PM UTC-6, William deRosset wrote

[RBW] Re: OT: Loosening crank arm-thoughts on cause/solution?

Dear WETH, The NDS crank is toast given how much time you've spent mashing on it loose. If It won't stay tight, it is trash/recycling. The bb is fine--hardened steel doesn't tend to deform much when it is mated poorly with aluminum. Next time, grease the tapers, crank it TIGHT (that's 40

[RBW] Re: Nitto Light Mount: Side question.

Dear Edwin, Jan H. has an explanation somewhere for why he prefers his light hanging left or right--based on his preferred position on the road and the reflective fog line. As long as the light is situated properly (far enough forward, not too low), it doesn't matter to me. I've used both

[RBW] Re: Saddlebag Support Suggestions.

Dear David, A stainless fender does a pretty good job.. A Tubus Fly if a Bagman is not enough. Yep, it is a full rear rack; however, the Fly is lighter than anything with more carrying capacity than a Bagman. Best, Will On Monday, May 11, 2015 at 11:49:23 AM UTC-6, David Banzer wrote: I'd

[RBW] Re: Good camera for on the bike

Dear Tim, I carry a Ricoh GR (V), as there are no touch-screen controls, I can set the thing to my desired level of interaction (how manual/automated do I want it to be, and I like being able to frame, set aperture, and pick focus point myself), and it is big enough that it isn't awkward to

[RBW] Re: Puncture resistance only goes so far.

Rod, I wouldn't hold my breath on weights or a delivery date. Jan participates in the Poisson d'Avril tradition. Best, Will William M. deRosset Fort Collins, CO On Monday, April 6, 2015 at 5:10:22 PM UTC-6, Rod Holland wrote: Perhaps it's time for a pair of Compass Lark Pass tires?

[RBW] Re: Intelligent design dynamo hubs

If I were a generally faster rider I might've gotten an SP SV-8 (which I think is the one intended to work with smaller wheels with higher typical rotation rates. But I don't like the notion of worrying about going fast enough to see when I have a choice. Dear Thomas Lynn, Fast enough to see

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

The sociability factor for high-intensity blinking lights when on the road with others is low, regardless of whether target fixation is a problem with bike blinkies. I personally dislike blinking LED lights when driving, regardless of what kind of vehicle I'm operating. It is harder to judge

[RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

Dear Jeremy, He's brought back the Klunker MTB geometry for his cruiser bikes! Mr. Petersen was a vocal advocate of shorter chainstays in the mid-1980's when Bridgestone popularized the NORBA mtb geometry. He brought out bikes with short-ish chainstays (42-43cm), steep seat (73-73.5deg) and

[RBW] Re: bb cable guide channel question

On Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 7:33:38 PM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote: Bleriots were made with metal shifter cable guide channels that are molded into the bb shell. They are not the bolt on kind. My Bleriot was originally built up with some plastic tubing that lays onto the guide channels.

[RBW] Re: Blug on long chainstays

Dear Jeremy, RE: long chainstays. He's brought back the Klunker MTB geometry! Mr. Petersen was a vocal advocate of shorter chainstays in the mid-1980's when Bridgestone popularized the NORBA mtb geometry. He brought out bikes with short-ish chainstays (42-43cm), steep seat (73-73.5deg) and

[RBW] Re: Fender Question

The Crud roadracer Mk2 work well once installed. I find them more effective as fenders than any alternative marketed for tight-clearance bikes, they're lightweight, and, well, that's about it. They're fiddly to set up, but go on and off in a few minutes. Get a spare set of the fuzzy centering

[RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

Hi, All, Links to the two Boulder bikes discussed: recent Allroad: https://goo.gl/7K83Ch Road Sport: https://goo.gl/gbKP5O Apologies for the photography. Best, Will On Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 12:54:02 PM UTC-6, William deRosset wrote: Dear Sam, Warning: I helped design one

[RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

Dear Sam, Warning: I helped design one of the bikes discussed below (the Road Sport), and tested another (the Allroad) during its prototyping. The design philosophies of their base machines are pretty different. Summary: Rivbike and Boulder have different use targets. They approach fitting

Re: [RBW] Curious: saddle bags versus panniers?

If you want a more expansive style of touring, the bikepacking seatbag isn't big enough. My next problem is how to stop the Ortliebs from being so rattly on the rack. Those stupid little inserts fall out or break, and then the pannier is noisy in off-road touring. -- Dear Anne, A

[RBW] Re: Random thoughts on comfort, speed, and wool in hot weather

Dear Tim, Your jersey isn't the place to weight weenie--it saves layers if carefully chosen. A summerweight wool jersey will get you from low-40's to mid-90's and 90% humidity, and you'll use that full range at PBP. I was not surprised at all by the temperature range on PBP 2011, and really

[RBW] Re: How old is your Hillborne? Really

Dear Marc, Three weekends ago, on my first 300K ride with the club in a couple of years, Wow, you updated a vintage bike. Who did the repaint? Where/when was it built? Well, the frame was built in Wisconsin for me in early April, and the parts are mostly from the pile of stuff I collect in my

[RBW] Re: Double leg Kickstands... lets talk

That's the same spot I've seen two other (heavily-used, but not old) Surlys crack. Drive-side, just behind the chainstay bridge. Both replaced under warranty without a lot of grief. In a related note, Chainstays seem to be where heavily-used bikes die (eventually). It is a highly-stressed

Re: [RBW] Does Science Now Support ... Just Ride ?

If you keep a social pace is it just riding or are you putting yourself in a danger zone just due to the sheer length of the thing. Dear Jim, We don't really know for randonneuring specifically. RUSA does have a self-reporting system for crashes and other incidents, but I don't think the

[RBW] Re: Sugino Wide/Low Dbl Crank - Chain Rub Issue

When the chain is in the small ring up front and the small ring in the back...the chain is making contact with the inside of the big ring. Dear RDS, The Wide/low is a triple crank with the outer chainring replaced with a chainguard. I'd be deeply surprised if the inner ring reached the small

[RBW] Re: Would you go back to a 5-speed cassette if you could?

Dear Sam, 1. No. 2. yes, or the gearing consistent with a 30T rear cog, anyway. 3. yes, but why do that to yourself unless you're looking to make a half-step system work well, esp. given that 8s cassettes fit your rivendell freehub anyway, and they're easy to friction shift? Or, if you're

[RBW] Re: Wise Words from a Wracer

Are the pedestrians in stealth black and the cyclists with legal-minimum lights the ones operating a large, two-ton, not terribly-maneuverable vehicle at speeds exceeding their ability to accurately observe their surroundings and maneuver safely? Sorry mate, I didn't see you or he came out of

[RBW] Re: Suggestions for replacement for B 135 for my dirt road bike?

Dear Patrick, Noodles (too much drop, maybe, but not a lot). Bonus points for the bulge-formed and heat-treated version. Maes Parallel Philippe Professional and Compass/Grand Bois Reproduction VO knockoffs of the Maes Parallel. Best Regards, Will On Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 3:51:47 PM

[RBW] Re: Measuring sit bones: hilarity ensues

Dear Liesl, The specialized ass-ometer (seriously) as described by others gives the most repeatable results. You might even like their saddles (most stores have a loaner program--take them up on it if interested). I am comfortable (depending on context) on saddles ranging from 135mm to 170mm

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

Dear Ron, veering off-topic, but I've gone through thirty-five Parigi-Roubaix, Strada Blanca, and Eroica tires since 2008. None have delaminated. Their older (tubulars) had problems occasionally, as did Clement, FMB, and (rarely) Vittoria tubulars. Best, Will William M. deRosset Fort

[RBW] Re: Compass Knickers

Hi, All, The Compass Knickers are about a plus-two to plus-three length on me when worn below the waist but above the hip, and run true to size. The front zipper pockets are pretty shallow--you'll be using those zippers--and the (right hand only) back zip pocket is large enough for a couple

[RBW] Re: Brifters on Noodles?

Dear Joe, Check the reach of the bars. The noodles are a pretty-normal 90mm reach, 140mm drop. If the Salsa bars have a shorter reach, then the levers will be farther away on the noodle than they were on the Salsa. In practice, I use the bulge-formed noodle bar and the Compass 1970's bend

[RBW] Re: Single Speed Freewheel Removal

Dear George, Can you pull the DS and leave the NDS (my non-track end-cap-swappable Phil hubs are in VT these days, or I'd check) in place to locate the QR? All the QR needs is to provide some preload to hold the splines prongs/splines in place until the freewheel shifts a bit. Alternatively,

[RBW] Re: The Manny Strap?

Dear David, That second round of security is not a bad idea on rough roads. The "manny strap" would have saved a recent super-fast test-rider from a nasty crash and (I think, given the immediately subsequent violent vomiting) concussion when the aluminum nut-sert in the fork crown of his

[RBW] Re: The Manny Strap?

h Colin (before the ride) regarding his front > rack. He was clear that it was a prototype, subject to revision after this > test. It looked so elegant in the photos I guessed it would take a few > extra bits after the fact. > > dougP > > On Tuesday, September 29, 2015 a

[RBW] Re: Luxos U or Edelux?

Dear Zach, The early Luxos U lights had reliability issues. I have used the Luxos B (same light but fewer features) and Edelux II, and I'd go for the Edelux II or the Cyo II over the Luxos for the smaller size and equivalent performance, but they're all wonderful lights. If I needed a USB

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for cycling in the rain in the cold?

Dear Lungimsam, Effective full fenders come immediately to mind. Are you riding to work, or out for a tootle, or out all day? 1. To work (running errands, etc): Take it easy, block the wind, and keep the rain off of the core. Civilian clothes, SPD shoes, and a double-Ventile jacket. Cap with

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for cycling in the rain in the cold?

Dear Patrick, I get wet on all-day rides if it is raining, either from wind-driven rain, or from my own cooling system. I can stay comfortable, but I won't stay dry. I've tried cotton analogy. Yep, it is great stuff, but it doesn't keep up with my sweat rate if I'm riding hard. Others: I

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for cycling in the rain in the cold?

ollins, CO On Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 4:44:29 PM UTC-6, William deRosset wrote: > > Dear Patrick, > > I get wet on all-day rides if it is raining, either from wind-driven rain, > or from my own cooling system. I can stay comfortable, but I won't stay dry. > > I've tried cotton

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv 12-40 cassette

Dear Joe, I've read that racing cyclists would use their gears that way back when chains were stiffer and chainline an obsession--big ring with the small tooth-count half, and small ring with the large cogs. But they'd be working with 4 or 5 cogs, and relatively small gaps between

Re: [RBW] Early Christmas - Heron Touring

Dear Marty, You've got it. It was sold as a "paralysis preventer". I ditched it (it came with my build) and just used the fender Cheers, Will William M. deRosset Fort Collins, CO On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 5:47:17 PM UTC-7, MartyG wrote: > > Good discussion! Now, can someone tell me

[RBW] Run wiring in fender or along fender/chain stays?

, though it it not much extra work to run the wire in the rolled edge of the (Aluminum Honjo) fender. Best Regards, Will William deRosset Fort Collins, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [RBW] Early Christmas - Heron Touring

Dear Michael, The Heron Touring bikes were almost all 700C machines (the 53 cm was the exception), with 8/5 OS top tube and 9/6 OS downtubes (they were definitely O/S and I believe those are the gauges of my 1998-produced model), round fork blades (super-comfy, too), clearance for 35-622

Re: [RBW] Early Christmas - Heron Touring

Hi, All, I forgot to sign off! Best Regards, Will William M. deRosset Fort Collins, CO On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 3:32:52 PM UTC-7, William deRosset wrote: > > Dear Michael, > > >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &quo

Re: [RBW] Early Christmas - Heron Touring

Heron, though it doesn't climb for me as well as some other machines. It is still smooth, comfortable, and well-behaved when used within its design limitations. Best, Will William M. deRosset Fort Collins, CO On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 4:27:40 PM UTC-7, John Hawrylak wrote: > > Wil

[RBW] Re: BG Rock n Roads with fenders

Dear Chad, The BG RnR tires don't grab sticks or larger things all that much--I use them without issue with Honjo H51s and the VO "Zeppelin" fender blades on rough-road and fire-road rides. They grab plenty of gravel of a certain size (all small enough to pass through the fender). However, if

[RBW] Re: Somebody get these guys some Sackvilles

>First thing is chubbier tires! Wow! Dear Doug, Those aren't even pneumatic tires. A modern medium-width tire (something like a 42-584) would change the experience pretty profoundly.. Cheers, Will William M. deRosset Fort Collins, CO On Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 10:36:07 PM UTC-7, dougP

Re: [RBW] "Stop pulling up on your pedals"

>Next, let's talk about whether your bicycle is "standing" on the spokes on the bottom of the wheel or "hanging" from the spokes on the top! Dear Eric, Cool! Pluck the spokes of your very evenly tensioned wheel on Earth, with the tires deflated, the wheels supporting the bike on the ground

[RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

Dear Jim, Tempted? Nah. I just use 'em when appropriate. I either use downtube shifters (7s friction and 10s indexed) or Ergo/doubletap levers (10s). On my long-distance bike, I actually use the Campagnolo 10s shaped levers and (10s) downtube shifters, as on longer events, or on extended day

Re: [RBW] "Stop pulling up on your pedals"

>From the article: "When you last rode your bike with flat shoes, or your pub cruiser / fixie, did your foot keep lifting off the pedal through the back of the stroke? Do your cleats actually allow you to add more power through the back of the stroke or simply make you feel like you have better

[RBW] Re: FS: HERON Touring 55cm complete build

Dear Lungimsam, This has been discussed on this list, and over at the BOB list in some detail, and a review of the archives may be instructive. The original Heron designs were done with Grant Petersen and Ted Durant (who financed/owned Heron), and launched in 1997. There were two: the Road

[RBW] Re: Rapid Rise Rear Der

>It is a *logical* idea. Dear Benz, We could have had this "logical" action with either a reverse-acting front derailleur (offered by Suntour and others for a spell) and the "Rapid Rise" derailleurs, among many others--the first modern derailleurs used a reverse rear action, and it comes

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

Dear Steve, Rivendells are as easy to fender as the typical British club bikes, or the Japanese sport-touring machines. It is only in the last fifteen years of the integrated-bike renaissance that designing for more than "clearance" and "versatility" has been even recognized as desirable in

[RBW] Re: Ever buy parts just because they're shiny?

Dear Jim, I have good relationships with bike builders, and I like trying out new-to-me designs. I go to swap meets. I'm a Magpie (ooh! Shiny! Catches light just so!) I end up with piles of shiny aluminum and chrome-steel bits. Then I scrape them up in use. Best, Will William M. deRosset

[RBW] Re: Rust-proofing your frames

Dear Mark, Another option: LPS 3 is commonly used in marine environments. It is available in Canada, at your local marina or possibly at your local hardware store. I got a spray can (close to a lifetime supply for me) at Ace Hardware. It feels

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

Set yhe Appaloosa up as a drop-bar bike? The Appaloosa geometry sure reads like a bike designed for upright bars, and it is specified as such. Also, because it has a threaded steerer and reinforced head tube lugs, you won't be cutting it down to lower the bars. It is compatible with drop bars,

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

Dear Keith, A set of four (two pair) of the concave/convex washers sold with v-brake pads would sort that issue, one on either side of the fender. The best solution would have been for that threaded boss to have been oriented to the axis of the hub, I.e. rotating the boss fifteen degrees or

[RBW] Re: FS: HERON Touring 55cm complete build

Hi, all, A side note, and unfortunately a fair amount of thread drift, but after a decade of tinkering around with my bike fit and a pile of different bikes, I had my René Herse built back in 2008/9. Mike Kone started with a blank sheet of paper, and he and I worked from various directions

[RBW] Re: Tubus Tara rack

Dear Ryan, A Bruce Gordon rack is designed for the top eyelet. I actually installed a Tara on the top eyelet on my 700C randonneur whenever I needed a low rider until I got the one-off racks designed for it done (it only took six years) , and it worked fine. My wife helped Wayne at The

[RBW] Re: My Gift to the Bunch

Dear Marty, 2-6, 13, and 16 are personal favorites, with 38 and 41 well-liked among the non-cloisonné badges. Thank you for sharing the collection. Cheers, Will William M. deRosset Fort Collins, CO On Thursday, December 24, 2015 at 9:13:30 AM UTC-7, MartyG wrote: > > I don't post a lot, but I

[RBW] Re: WTB: Handlebar Bag

with a front rack. If you can live with a more-modern aesthetic, the handlebar bags generated by Dill Pickle are as functional and sway less. Best, Will On Friday, December 25, 2015 at 1:06:43 PM UTC-7, William deRosset wrote: > > That sure looks like a Rivendell Baggins Hobo Bag. I ha

[RBW] Re: WTB: Handlebar Bag

That sure looks like a Rivendell Baggins Hobo Bag. I have one, though in tan. It is a wonderful bag. The OEM for that particular object was Duluth Pack, and they still offer it in their line, in black: https://www.duluthpack.com/other/bike-bags Frost River (somehow related to Duluth

[RBW] Rivendell Relaxed Rear Geometry & Actual Effect

>1. Is the relaxed rear geometry >something you can feel when compared to >>other frames?? > >2. Do you see it as a positive?? Hello, 1. It is not noticeable as long as the saddle position can be obtained. It is one ingredient in bike fit. 2. In my case, I like a fair bit of setback, and

Re: [RBW] Re: Do you ever find yourself tempted by brifters?

>Right hand Shimano STI levers - especially those with the cable exiting >sideways - are known for eating shifter cables. Dear Steve, The current generation (6800;9000;5800) 11-speed shimano shifters reportedly eat cables faster than the 8/9s stuff ever did. The cables are now

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

et Fort Collins, CO On Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 8:36:15 PM UTC-7, William deRosset wrote: > > Dear Steve, > > Sure. The Longstaff was built to carry fenders full-time. The basic > Rivendell design templates were adapted/lifted from Bridgestone and Schwinn > Paramo

Re: [RBW] Rear fender mounting. Was: Christmas Clementine

Dear Steve, Sure. The Longstaff was built to carry fenders full-time. The basic Rivendell design templates were adapted/lifted from Bridgestone and Schwinn Paramount production concepts and standard American build practice. These are not bad roots, but they are grounded in a less-specified

[RBW] Re: FS: Waterford Rivendell Road Standard/Custom

Dear Mark, Those are 32's in the frame (GB Cyprès are actual 32-622 tires whatever they're marked). A 32-622 ends up being about r = 344mm and a 48mm brake reach yields about exactly that, depending on the bridge/fork crown braze on dimensions. The Roads and "road standard" and "long-lows"

Re: [RBW] Re: The "new" triple on my Cheviot -- does the big ring look worn out to you?

Dear Geoffrey, Longevity is dependent on the alloy/heat treatment used for the ring, and the number of teeth. I get around 20K mi out of 7075 heat-treated rings in the 42-48T range, though I change chains pretty aggressively. I replace cogs when they start skipping on a new chain. I got very

Re: [RBW] Thinking of a Riv

re: squeal on brazed-on centerpulls: Dear Steve, In my experience, it is related to the amount of slop in the pivot and how much toe-in is required to offset that slop. Misalignment of the brakes make setup harder, too. The MAFAC brakes had a lot of play in their pivots--the plastic bushings

[RBW] Re: Triple to double crankset - how to do it gearwise?

a 36T inner, though a 39/42 would work fine and is available for standard doubles), and gives you a lower low than your current 36X30.. Best, Will On Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 11:32:01 AM UTC-6, William deRosset wrote: > > Dear Lungimsam, > > If you're staying with 7speed, and this

[RBW] Re: Triple to double crankset - how to do it gearwise?

Dear Lungimsam, If you're staying with 7speed, and this isn't a new bike, then why not just go to a half-step (either bigger middle or, more likely, a smaller outer) + granny? What is driving you away from a triple for this machine? Seven rear cogs is the magic transition point between when

[RBW] Re: Latest Blug, MUSA clothing, and Crapmanship

>But I love my woolywarm ragg "overjersey" -- like a heavy sweater in cyclists' jersey cut -- and the Rivendell ls "regular" jerseys were very nice; in fact, I had one >that was too long and too wide. I tried to shrink it a bit, finally washing it on "hot" and drying it on "cottons" -- no

[RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

Dear Joe, The helicopter tape stick-on ones work okay for road use. They'll eventually get torn up, and, once chipped up, are difficult to remove cleanly. Eric has the very best approach--chrome or stainless socks and a rubber chain slap-strap, but you gotta be thinking ahead (i.e. work with

[RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

Dear Joe, The helicopter tape stick-on ones work okay for road use. They'll eventually get torn up, and, once chipped up, are difficult to remove cleanly. Eric has the very best approach--chrome or stainless socks and a rubber chain slap-strap, but you gotta be thinking ahead (i.e. work with

[RBW] Re: The joys of modern lighting... we've come a long way!

>But I am a little surprised in a way that after 100+ years(?) of dyno lighting there isn't a dragless hub yet. >Also, dyno lights with a lens that allows you to see into a turn when turning. >Also, lower prices for these things. >Also, why taillights aren't built into frames yet. Dear

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivs in the UK

Dear Patrick, That pattern was part of the Rivendell/Heron/late Bridgestone appeal. Grant's designs for road-going machines featured long-ish top tubes and (offsetting) slack-ish seat angles--perfect for the long of arm and femur. It was a common trope at the time that women tended to hate

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