Re: [RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

2016-01-07 Thread Andrew Drummond
I'd definitely have the shop take a look, but I have to put my two cents in about Islabikes. My seven year old has a 24" Beinn, and loves it. It's light, well-made, and fits perfectly. It made her want to ride a bike again, after being burdened with a mid-80s Schwinn that weighs more than any

[RBW] Rivnuts question

2015-06-08 Thread Andrew Drummond
Rivnuts for M5 screws have a 7 or 7.5mm OD, while you'd use a 1/4 (6.35mm) drill for a brazed in boss, so yes - a hole made for a rivnut will be too big to braze a boss into later. You could make a custom braze-on boss, but it's probably not worth the hassle. Correctly installed rivnuts work

[RBW] Re: Question about knife sharpening device

2015-06-01 Thread Andrew Drummond
I've never used a sharpener exactly like that, but my understanding is that sharpeners of that ilk (the carbide versions being the worst offenders) tend to leave a rough, almost torn-looking edge (on a microscopic scale) compared to sharpening with a stone or ceramic rod*. *It probably depends

[RBW] Re: Visting Portland

2015-05-27 Thread Andrew Drummond
Sounds like you'll be here for Pedalpalooza - lots of fun rides are scheduled. Aside from that, I'd recommend Leif Erickson Rd. in Forest Park (steep climb up paved then dirt roads from St. Helens/Hwy. 30 up to the trail, then 9-10 miles back to town through the woods) and Apex on Division (I

[RBW] Re: Forlorn hope: very light, silver, narrow 559 bead seat diameter rims?

2015-04-08 Thread Andrew Drummond
Patrick, Please post your thoughts on these rims when you get them built up - I've had my eye on the 27.5 and 29 versions of the Equalizer 27*,* for a multiple-wheelset (disc brake) convertible camping bike. thanks, Andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Found at the Co-Op Tonight

2014-11-08 Thread Andrew Drummond
Riv's version of these stems had the same hardware. My recollection is that the quills are friction-welded on, so Grant spec'ed them as long as he could. Looking closely at one NItto Technomic stem I have in the parts bin, I can see and feel the joint. I love the look of these stems too (I

[RBW] Re: Using Stainless vs Carbon Steel Bolts for Racks?

2014-10-24 Thread Andrew Drummond
I've got a bike with stainless dropouts, and I'd never ever consider using stainless fasteners in those. It might be ok if the screw is coated liberally with anti-seize, but to me it's not worth the risk. I like the chrome-plated screws NItto supplies. On carbon steel dropouts, sure, but

[RBW] Re: FS: bike purge yard sale in Portland this Sunday, 9/7

2014-09-17 Thread Andrew Drummond
Everything but the RIvendell is sold and shipped - thank you all very much. If you bought something and haven't received it yet, please get in touch. Mark, there's no such thing as n+1'ed out! Andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] FS: bike purge yard sale in Portland this Sunday, 9/7

2014-09-04 Thread Andrew Drummond
I’ve built myself a new frame that’ll do pretty much everything all my other bikes needed to do, so it’s time to clean out the shed. I’m selling my 2001 custom Rivendell and a whole bunch of other vintage/BOB-ish bike stuff, tools, etc at my yard sale in Portland, Oregon this Sunday, 9/7, but

[RBW] Re: TA Cranks - 160mm

2014-06-18 Thread Andrew Drummond
Don't worry about the french threads on the ebay cranks - they're close enough you can just run a tap through and put your english threaded pedals on. M14x1.25 is 0.011 smaller in diameter than 9/16-20, and the pitch difference (1.25 vs 1.27mm) is hardly worth thinking about. Will you have

[RBW] Re: New RBW Silver brand chainrings available!

2013-12-20 Thread Andrew Drummond
The hidden chainring bolt, while a pain in the ass and kind of ugly, is a result of getting rid of a pair of stress risers - on cranks where two of the spider arms straddle the crank arm, there's a small angle where cracks can start, because the web is thin and is subject to constant stress

[RBW] Re: Low Normal Derailers

2013-09-11 Thread Andrew Drummond
I have XTR low-normals (also known as rapid rise) on two bikes, and given a choice I wouldn't use anything else. I do have two other bikes with normal shifting (not enough low-normals to go around right now), but it's not an issue to go back and forth - they all have different kinds of

[RBW] Re: WTB: 26 inch 32 hole wheelset

2013-06-28 Thread Andrew Drummond
Hi Shawn. I'm not sure if you have something specific in mind, but I've got a wheelset built around a pair of (black) Bullseye hubs and Bontrager Fairlane rims (rear asym). $60+ plus shipping, unless you're local (I'm in Portland OR). I can come up with some photos if you're interested.

[RBW] Re: San Juan Islands Tour Advice

2013-05-17 Thread Andrew Drummond
I wouldn't skip Orcas either - Mountain Lake in Moran State Park is beautiful, and an easy ride from the campground if that's where you're staying (pay for rentals at Cascade Lake). You can rent a boat there, and paddle around for a few hours. There's a fun rope swing on the shore, and a

[RBW] Re: Latest and greatest HC poster art

2013-04-18 Thread Andrew Drummond
I got mine the other day - it's at the frame shop now. Beautiful! And better yet, it made my daughter (9 years old) want to go bike camping this summer. Wa will, as soon as her bike is done. Andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: FS: Baggins Boxy bag with Nitto F15 rack, more Baggins bags and miscellaneous parts coming soon

2012-08-28 Thread Andrew Drummond
Lugged stem and boxy bag are sold, but everything else is still available. I've also added a black Supernova E3 headlight to the list/photos; it's brand new, never installed, I just ended up with the wrong color (long story). $140 OBO shipped. If there's something you're interested in, make an

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Baggins Boxy bag with Nitto F15 rack, more Baggins bags and miscellaneous parts coming soon

2012-08-27 Thread Andrew Drummond
The rest of the photos are up: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikesandtools/sets/72157631196902318/ The boxy bag, 28.6 XTR derailleur, and (maybe) the lugged stem are spoken for, everything else is up for grabs. thanks, Andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Baggins Boxy bag with Nitto F15 rack, more Baggins bags and miscellaneous parts coming soon

2012-08-24 Thread Andrew Drummond
Marc, the link is in the first post. The bag photos aren't up yet, but soon - I should be able to take them tonight. Regarding the brakes, I'm really only interested in the 982s, because I have plenty of other cantis lying around - I just thought I'd put some feelers out for the ones that are

[RBW] Re: FS: Baggins Boxy bag with Nitto F15 rack, more Baggins bags and miscellaneous parts coming soon

2012-08-23 Thread Andrew Drummond
Bag is sold, pending payment. The flickr gallery has been updated with more for sale, and there's still more to come (no photos of bags, rack, or wheels yet). Mavic hubs, off a 1990 Bridgestone MB-0. Polished finish, 32 hole, 130mm OLN. Used, but in excellent condition. Mavic skewers

[RBW] FS: Baggins Boxy bag with Nitto F15 rack, more Baggins bags and miscellaneous parts coming soon

2012-08-22 Thread Andrew Drummond
Baggins panniers, a Nitto big front rack, Mavic hubs off an MB-0, a 26 Bullseye wheelset, etc. More than I can remember right now, but they'll be listed as soon as I can get photos taken, hopefully tonight. Andrew Drummond Portland, OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Bike-y things to do in Mpls in the next few days?

2012-08-18 Thread Andrew Drummond
Thanks for the suggestions; unfortunately I ended up just working the whole time. I'm sure I'll be back, though! Andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Rivish Parts For Sale

2012-08-13 Thread Andrew Drummond
Scott, I'd like the XTR RD-900 rear derailleur. thanks, Andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/VtOUqiUmRagJ. To post to this