thinking of
ordering some Velo Orange fender struts and mounting them on the SKS
fenders.. should work fine, and be much stronger.
Arthur
On Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 7:26:06 PM UTC-7, René wrote:
Thanks for the warning.
On Thursday, March 12, 2015, Anton Tutter atu...@gmail.com javascript
times that. I can include a nice old Suntour or other freewheel for another
20. True and strong -- I've had no trouble with this wheel.
200. plus shipping.
thanks
Arthur
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Hi:
I've sold my Quickbeam, which I had set up with this Sram 5-speed internal
hub gear wheel. I built this wheel with the P5 because the spacing was
right for the Quickbeam (122mm). The setup worked great. The P5 is a very
reliable hub, which doesn't seem to have had the problems some other
in 25.4, with an adapter shim. (not sure
of total setback, but it's high)
Or you could get the radical Brompton Saddle Pin adapter, like this:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/34302359649100/
The Brompton adapter looks pretty burly, so would survive hard use.
hope this helps
Arthur
Jeremy, what's the top tube length on that Medici?
Beautiful bike,
Art
On Monday, May 9, 2016 at 7:27:36 PM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote:
>
> 'nother bump. Make me an offer! This thing is smooth and absolutely
> flies.
>
> On Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 8:44:33 AM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote:
>>
Here's another one to consider: a new mass production variation on the
Cyclefab/Haulin' Colin front rack: the SOMA demi-porteur:
http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/demi-porteur-rack. I have one: it's
aluminium, but nicely made. No light mount, but (in my opinion) there are
lots of ways
Hello: looking for a used set of Choco-Norm bars to try them out (again!).
Thanks!
Art
Tacoma
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How about 750 plus bike flights shipping for the f/f/hs?
Art
Tacoma
On Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 5:02:06 PM UTC-7 arthur wrote:
> Selling 64cm Clem L which I got last year from a list member. Great shape,
> no dings, some light scratches and a few small ships in the paint.
Selling 64cm Clem L which I got last year from a list member. Great shape,
no dings, some light scratches and a few small ships in the paint. I love
the bike, but have another, semi-custom bike which I'm using more for this
purpose. I've used it only around town, and it's really great for that
I'm not sure my 64cm Clem L was ever on this. Here it
is:
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/bop/d/tacoma-rivendell-clem-frame-fork-64cm/7660366383.html
Happy to sell for 750. plus shipping to the list.
thanks!
Art
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Somebody mentioned them earlier, I think Patrick -- the Soma Supple Vitesse
EXs are awesome tires. I've ridden the 48s which Patrick has, I still ride
the 700x x 38 and 42mmI'm pretty sensitive to suppleness and speed in
tires, the Supple Vitesse's are *very nearly* the equal of the RH
Hi Daman:
I missed your original post, but had a question if you don't mind
answering: which public transit racks don't fit your Clem H? (I'm local, in
Tacoma) Bus racks? or light rail, train? If they don't fit, is it the long
wheelbase?
thanks for any help!
Art
On Monday, October 3, 2022
t know about
> those. I have a couple of pictures of it on a “practice rack.” I’ll post
> them here later tonight.
>
> Daman
>
> On Wed, Oct 12, 2022 at 10:39 PM arthur wrote:
>
>> Hi Daman:
>>
>> I missed your original post, but had a question if you don't m
Hi Kieran:
You might try VO Porteur bars...not as much backsweep as either Riv Alba
bars, but really, really comfortable (both road and mtb versions). They're
narrower, however. I like them much better than the Albas.
AS
On Friday, October 28, 2022 at 1:33:48 PM UTC-7 Kieran J wrote:
> Yeah,
I've used this Carradice bike bureau bag and on for a year since buying it from
listmember Beth H.. It's a great bag, but I'm simplifying my bag collection and
don't need it. The canvas and leather show no appreciable wear, but the
aluminium rod on which the rack attachments mount is slightly
As I mentioned in another thread, I've started a Google group for discussion of
large bike frames. I've posted a preliminary FAQ below. Rather than 'stealing'
the tall people from this group, or the BOB list, or other lists, it just seems
to me that it would be useful to have a place for
I have been very happy with my Keen sandals, wool sox and Grip Kings.
We have had an extended dry spell in Seattle, so I don't yet have
experience in the rain.
Art Lewy
On Jul 29, 2009, at 8:19 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
So I'm thinking I'll use my Grip King pedals for my
I use an XD double with 46/34 tooth rings and an old Sun Tour Cyclone
front dérailleur (with a 107 mm BB) on my Ramb and it shifts very
well.
Art Lewy
On Sep 1, 2009, at 8:23 AM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
So I'm currently running my Rambouillet with a double crankset (50/34)
and
RBWers:
I have a not-very heavily used Baggins Adam saddlebag for sale. (used
probably less than 20 times, but a couple of times in rain, so it's
got the usual stains) One repair: I redrilled the holes in the stick/
stiffener.
It's a great bag, but I'm using something else now.
95. shipped
Nicole wrote:
I'm debating between a Nigel Smythe Big Box and the as-of-yet-unseen
panniers, but another consideration is that I don't have an office
(and probably wont for at least another year and a half), and so my
bike ends up being locked up outside all over Berkeley and Oakland
cafes
If I recall correctly the Rambo is not a could candidate for a 650b
conversion becuase it has low bottom bracket to start with. Someone
let me know if this is not true.
Larry Powers
[lots of replies, mostly that it's not possible, or not desirable...]
Larry:
I did this with my 68cm
David Estes asked:
Bruce, are those miles on/off road or road only?
I'm looking for 30mm tire that is good for both and doesn't
disintegrate in
my garage or puncture every 10 miles. Probably should stick w/
Paselas, but
I want just a bit more volume than 28mm, and 32/33mm tires are
On Aug 5, 2012, at 4:05 PM, rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote:
Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com Aug 05 01:16PM -0700
What tire pressure are they using?
That's my guess, that they were inflating their tires too much. But
the bizarre thing is that my suggestions that they
I ran Hetres for two years on my 68cm Redwood -- functionally identical to the
Ram. It worked great. The bb height was fine with 175s, and there was lots of
room for fenders, plenty of room in the fork and between the chainstays. I
don't have the bike anymore for other reasons, but it worked
Three leather toe clip straps do the job for me. Pretty easy to
remove and put back on.
On Jan 19, 3:43 pm, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote:
All,
I love the basket on the front of my AHH with drop bars. But want it
easily removed and remounted which is hard with zip ties.
So, in case no
Ok, a little topic drift here, but..
Jim Thill wrote (very knowledgeably):
700x32 performance tires are mostly in the cyclocross knobby category.
Bigger than 700x32 is mostly relegated to the flat-proof heavy-duty and/or
cheap category among major tire manufacturers. The Paselas in the
I know your desire to not have more than one rack. I use a Mark's in front and
R-14 in back. Mostly there is a Wald medium in front that carries a Shopsack,
occasionally my Carradice Barley strapped onto the basket in front, or a rando
bag without basket. The back usually sports an S'ville
Tried albas on my Ramb. Loved the appearance and the extra brake control. I
found myself on the bends most of the time: I think the Ramb tt is on the sort
side even with a 11 cm stem. However the breaker and reason I switched back to
Noodles is that the more upright position resulted in back
3 leather toeclip straps between basket and rack.
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Green Ramb, SKS fenders, 45mm
700x32 Paselas (actual width 31mm) and 700x32 Marathon Supremes (actual width
30mm) each provide reasonable clearance.
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On my Ramb i have had great satisfaction with CR-18s, always handbuilt. Use
for commuting, toruing, whatever. Saves a bit of money. Nicely compatible
with 700x30-32 tires.
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I have a brand new set of Schwalbe Cream Fat Franks (26 x 2.35) that I'd
like to get rid of (too big for both of my 26 inchers), but I don't need
your 700's.
On Thursday, December 11, 2014 11:21:29 AM UTC-5, Brian Campbell wrote:
Just wondering if anyone would like to swap? My set has less
I have an almost brand new set of Ultegra 8spd bar end shifters that I'd
sell you. I used them on my Sam for only a couple of days before deciding I
didn't care for indexed shifting and preferred the ratios of a 7spd
cassette I had better anyway. In fact, I suppose I have a practically new
I haven't riden a Flyer, but have a B-67 (sprung), B-68 (same wide saddle
unsprung), B-17, C-17, and C-17 carved, so I may be able to offer
something... The coil springs on the Flyer/B-67 are at the rear, so they
compress only when you are sitting back on the saddle, and they are pretty
stiff.
Ultegra 6500 SS + Ultegra 6500 fd on my Sam. Currently running a 12-25 9spd
cluster, but have had 13-28 7spd and 11-28 8spd on there before. 46/30 up
front. NOS Ebay and VO stuff. Riv Silver shifters handle it all.
On Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 11:34:37 PM UTC-4, Michael Leven wrote:
I'll
I have a honey B67 mens version (chrome springs) that's never been ridden.
Also a B67 aged as well (never ridden). Email me if you're interested.
On Monday, May 4, 2015 at 1:14:29 PM UTC-4, Manuel Acosta wrote:
Anyone have a used Honet Brooks b67?
Trying to finishing this tandem, need one to
My understanding (perhaps from an old Blug post) is that Riv developed the
cream Longboards to in conjunction with SKS to match their head tubes. I
have a set, and already had a set of hammered Honjos that also fit my Sam.
They both look nice, but I ended up fitting (with some
I ride my C-17 (carved) flat. I also have one of the first batch of
uncarved C-17s that I haven't ridden in a while, but I think I set it up
flat as well. I do tend to move the Cambiums a centimeter or so further
back than the B-17. For my B-17 I tilt the nose just barely above flat.
There's
-4, Lungimsam wrote:
Arthur:
Which size did you get? Looks like they have a lot of sizes online.
I'm thinking of using a piece of scrap inner tube to line it with.
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I got one of the clamp on mounts from ebay (Moose Racing). Currently I've
got my Sam set up as a 1x9 with a single Paul thumbie on the stem, but when
I had it rigged as a 2x9, I put a single layer of 3M packing tape on the
inside of the Moose Racing clamp, then mounted it to the downtube using
I've found that I prefer the chain stay mounting to be a bit forward of
perfect alignment to ease removing and replacement of the rear wheel. I use
a spacer there, but not long enough to bring the fender to an equidistant
position with the seat stay and strut placements. It's not really
I've got a left one, David. The bike I used the right one on is a 1x7/8/9,
so I may as well sell the left. $20, shipped within the US.
On Monday, October 26, 2015 at 12:17:29 AM UTC-4, dstein wrote:
>
> Looking to free up some handlebar space and move the left shifter from the
> handlebars to
I have years of happy service so far with my medium Saddlesack and an R14
(Toprack). The rack is attached at the rear dropouts with no problems managing
appropriate loads. The tie-down loops on the bag match up nicely with the rack
width and make for a solid connection without sway. In
My experience is with the IRD stem mount and a couple of single cranksets
on my Sam... Yes, you can move your thumb shifter(s) to the stem mount,
although you'll have to disconnect the cable (because of the cable
adjusters on the thumb mount and stem mount). If you want to just run the
RD, I
One thought... Are you sure the little black plastic Dia Compe washer under
the D ring is mounted correctly (notch in slot)? It's really easy for it to
slip out when installing the shifter and trying to hold all the pieces in
place while screwing the bolt in. If the washer isn't in right, the
According to Brooks, it's been given the same water resistant treatment as
the saddles, so shouldn't need shellac. I tried it early on, in the natural
color. I found it to be exceedingly stiff and hard to wrap. It has no
stretch at all, so edges tend to stand proud of the layer underneath. It's
I've had a blue Sam for several years, and it's a pretty, unique shade with
cream accents, but I found coordinating other pieces to it to be
challenging. I ended up with everything else either bright silver, black,
or dark gray/titanium gray. I tried cream SKS fenders, but they seemed a
bit
My Sam is a 650b, but i do have Tektro 559's. My tires are Soma Grand
Randonneur 42s, so are probably close to yours in diameter and even wider.
My all-time favorite fenders are Portland Design Works Full Metal Fenders
(city size). They are 700c x 45mm size. I mount them to the brake bolt in
I have four B68s. Sent you email.
On Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 12:43:47 AM UTC-4, VeloVert wrote:
>
> Hi all. Looking for a Brooks B68 saddle in new/newish condition. Black or
> Brown preferred. Please PM me if you have one for sale. Thank you.
>
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After several configurations, I finally settled on 1x9 for my Sam, then
went from bar end shifters to stem to DT (with a clamp on mount). I
definitely shift less often with the DT than before. The difference between
riding a derailleur bike in one gear and a SS, though, is how much more
torque
Don't know how tall you are or what size bike, but 130mm (even 120mm) is a
pretty long stem, moving the steering fulcrum over an inch beyond design
parameters for most frames, which tend to be designed around 90-100mm
stems. Whatever, I would say you won't see much, if any, difference in
Just to throw another wrench into this discussion, I've gotten two frames
from Riv. The first was a Sam in 2013. They told me at the time that the
tubes had been sprayed with Boeshield T-9, not Frame Saver (which is a
specific product, not a generic term). The second frame was a Frank Jones
I cut the cable about a month ago. My setup is a Roku stick plugged into my
tv and high speed internet over a DSL connection. I am mostly
Apple-centric, but decided to go with Roku after some internet research.
I'm still learning to use the system, but I've been happy so far. I already
had
I love quirky bikes like this Clem. My Sam has been, at various times, a
one speed, 2x7/8/9, two speed Auto, and currently a 1x9, with drops, North
Road, and porteur bars, road, city, and reverse levers, bar end, thumbie,
stem, and DT shifters, and front, back, or both racks, as well as
I should add that Cinelli "cork" tape is about the most comfortable I've
used, other than the VO elkhide sew on wrap (which has been OOS for so long
I'm thinking it may be discontinued).
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You won't get "cush" with the Cambium tape. It's hard as a rock and is so
stiff it doesn't wrap well (unless they've improved it since a couple of
years ago). It's also quite abrasive to the hand. All in all, it was one of
the biggest wastes of money I've ever made on cycling gear (and I've
I've done quite a few rebuild/conversions of 80s-early 90s era mtn bikes
(before the term "hardtail" was in common usage) to city/commuters, often
with solid, dependable 36 spoke 650b wheels and rim brakes, comfy
street/gravel tires, Brooks B67/68 saddles, upright bars, etc. Usually I
convert
I've had a knife in my pocket since I was five, but the machete I got when
I was twelve (without my mom's knowledge) gave me a nasty, deep cut on my
index finger. I was holding it in one hand (with the edge turned forward)
while brushing something off my jeans with the other. There's a nice
Man what a nice bike! If I didn't already have a Frank Jones, and if your
SimpleOne wasn't a little too big for me, I'd be all over that deal. Can't
believe it's not gone already.
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I have a Dirt Drop on my Sam, and a Technomic on my Frank Jones Sr, and both
were chosen for aesthetics, since either would have put my bars in the right
position for me. I like the Dirt Drop on bikes with sloping top tubes, and
Technomics on bikes with level or nearly level top tubes. When you
I have a B67 I could trade. Sent you email.
On Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 12:16:05 AM UTC-4, gabriel luke thompson
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> Anyone interested, can email @ gabeLukE(at)gmail
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*Patrick Moore* and *Lammbo*,
>
The PDW fenders are made differently than Honjos/Velo Orange. Thicker,
harder grade of aluminum with cut edges rather than rolled. I'd say they're
less likely to dent, but I don't run fenders on gravel, so I haven't really
tested that hypothesis. It stands to
I've got a set of PDW 700x45 city fenders on my 650b Sam, and PDW 700x37 on
my Frank Jones Sr. I've previously had various Honjos, SKS, Planet Bike,
and others I don't even remember too well. The PDW fenders are by far the
sturdiest (without being at all heavy), best made, best designed,
Frank Jones Sr
2017 Special Edition One Production Run
Single Speed/Track Dropouts
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Greetings Wyatt
I will echo comments above. With DiaCompe 750s I easily fit 584x42s on my green
Ramb. The chainstays are the biggest limitation: there was 3 mm clearance on
each side. My wheels were true and over 3 years I had no problems, although it
was a source of worry.
All of this
I want to throw in a vote for Soma Supple Vitesse SL tires. I have them
currently on my Frank Jones Sr in 700c x 38, but have also run 700c x 33 on
that bike. Both are the most comfy tires I've ever ridden on, and as light
and fast as I need. They come in two variants, SL (super light) and EX
I have the FJ Sr in the next size larger, also grilver. I have to say that
it's not only one of the most beautiful bikes I've ever seen, it rides like
a dream. I've had both 32mm and now 38mm tires on it with fenders. I'm
pretty sure I could fit 42s without fenders. While medium reach Tektros
Nice Build! I have Loscos on my FJSr as well, although I chose a shorter
stem and lopped off an inch or so of the handlebars instead. Love these
bars, and love the sexy curves. Even though they're OOS at Riv, they appear
to still be available from Blue Lug. That's where I got mine, well before
I’ve tried so many different “light” locks and component securing devices
(from cheap to really expensive) that I can hardly remember them all. What
I found out is that I’m unable to relax whenever I use one of them because
of their inherent lower security. My current choices: Hexlox in all of
>From your photo, it looks like you have a B-67 saddle (sprung, one clamping
rail, one support rail). If I’m wrong and you have one of the double
clamping rail saddles like the B-66, you’re using the wrong kind of seat
post. If it’s in fact a B-67, the seat post is correct, but the bolt is
I considered one, but then decided that: A. For the cost, a smaller U lock
would work just as well, and be more versatile; and B. Frame locks would
seem to be most useful for heavy bikes (like many Dutch-style bikes) that
can’t be easily picked up and walked off with. While I like the idea of
That’s sad. Without Harris Cyclery, we might never have had Velouria and
the Lovely Cicycle blog, and I might not have found Rivendell (and would
still be wandering around lost in Mirkwood). I hope others will take up
where Harris Cyclery left off, for the benefit of the locals, at least.
On
wrote:
> Looks awesome! I love the Frank Jones Sr - and dream of building one up
> with Sturmey drum brake hubs, 3spd - I think this is the only caliper brake
> SS bike from Riv (correct me if I'm wrong!) so it's the ideal candidate...
>
>
> On Saturday, 25 December 2021 at 06:
nd 5 speed close, medium, and wide ratio hubs, called HilliHubs?
>> (Or, it might be HilliHubBubs).
>>
>> No, it's not true, but it's fun to imagine it.
>>
>> On Tue, Dec 28, 2021 at 11:44 AM nlerner wrote:
>>
>>> On Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 12:45:5
e HilliHubBubs).
>>
>> No, it's not true, but it's fun to imagine it.
>>
>> On Tue, Dec 28, 2021 at 11:44 AM nlerner wrote:
>>
>>> On Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 12:45:51 AM UTC-5 Arthur Mayfield wrote:
>>>
>>>> I do believe you’re corr
My Mermaid Platypus 55 frame arrived today (apparently found in their stock
from last year). This is an *elegant* bike-to-be! All you who ordered
frames or bikes have a real treat coming! I’m waiting for wheels to be
built, so plenty of time for frame-saving the tubes and ceramic coating the
I use C Quartz, a product intended for cars (there are quite a few quartz
coating products on the market). It won’t protect the bike’s paint from
contact chipping (only paint protection film, like XPel, will do that), but
it’s far longer-lasting and UV protective than waxes. I’ve used it on my
I’ve used Honjo, Planet Bike, SKS, and both the aluminum and plastic
versions of Portland Design Works fenders. By far and away, the PDW fenders
are easiest to install, have the best strut safety disconnects, are the
quietest, and look at least as good, if not better, than the rest, assuming
I had a stock notice early last week on a 55 that I snapped up in
seconds—on the way, delivery next Tuesday. It’s in Mermaid paint (which
looks a lot like Bianchi Celeste on my screen), so I guess they found it
among old stock. I’m thrilled to be able to get a frame in my size, either
way.
Hey folks,
Arthur here,
I'm a mechanic and bike messenger and I currently live and work in Berlin,
Germany.
I'm getting a custom frame built and I'm planning to use Riv racks to
support a rando bag in the front and Carradice Camper saddle bag in the
rear.
I'm pretty settled on Mark's rack
, if I don't manage to set up the R14 properly.
This feels much more like an informed decision, thank you all for the kind
contributions!
Arthur
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for the saddle bag
support, if I don't manage to set up the R14 properly.
This feels much more like an informed decision, thank you all for the kind
contributions!
Arthur
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switch rather than the chain
> actuated gear shift.
>
> On Jun 20, 2023, at 9:50 AM, Arthur Mayfield wrote:
>
> I don’t know what the rear spacing is on the Quickbeams and Simple One,
> but my Frank Jones Sr has 120mm track dropouts. Finding a modern
> manufacture IGH with 120m
it to try
out, even if I ended up rebuilding it.
On Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 10:05:13 AM UTC-4 Arthur Mayfield wrote:
> Yes Eric, it looks like it may just work. Thanks!
>
> On Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 1:47:59 PM UTC-4 Eric Daume wrote:
>
>> Does this work?
>>
>>
Yes Eric, it looks like it may just work. Thanks!
On Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 1:47:59 PM UTC-4 Eric Daume wrote:
> Does this work?
>
>
> https://handsomecycles.com/products/700c-silver-rear-wheel-sturmey-archer-s-rf3-3-speed-internal-handbuilt
>
> Eric
>
> On Wednesda
I don’t know what the rear spacing is on the Quickbeams and Simple One, but
my Frank Jones Sr has 120mm track dropouts. Finding a modern manufacture
IGH with 120mm OLD has been a lost cause for me (and I build my own
wheels). I’m sure if I pored over the possibles long and diligently enough,
.
On Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 9:24:09 AM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
> Well damn it. Looked this up & now I really want a silver Roaduno. Look
> like the same dropouts but with the hanger?
> [image: image0.jpeg]
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 3, 2024, at 9:04 A
Not what else is out there, but what should be—Rivendell should bring back
the Frank Jones. 700c, sidepull brakes, 120mm rear hub, fully lugged, fits
up to 42mm tires (I have 32s with PDW fenders). I have three Rivs (FJ,
Platy, caliper Sam), but my FJ is what I think of when I want to ride
I’m currently building up my Platy 55 frame, so I don’t have a lot to go on
other than measuring clearances, but it looks like 50mm with any tread
might be about the limit. *Maybe* 55mm with smooth tread. I’m fitting mine
with 38mm and fenders for mostly paved roads.
On Monday, November 20,
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