Re: [RBW] Snapped Clem seat binder bolt

I have a bad habit of snapping the original binder bolt when making adjustments for fit. I just keep a bunch spares around and stash one with the tools/spare tube for when I ride. --Ed C. Redondo Beach, CA On Monday, April 15, 2024 at 6:53:22 AM UTC-7 Justin Kennedy wrote: > Same thing

[RBW] Re: Soliciting opinions: help me pick the right Rivendell

Sounds like you want the OG - the Atlantis. Here's Ron talking about his third Atlantis, which is also the bike he bent the Albatross for to create the Ortho bar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_0qSPMps48 The Sam is also a good alternative: shorter chainstays and a slightly lighter frame. I

[RBW] Re: Susie / Appaloosa indecision

I think you could make either work for what you want to do and would be a pleasure to own. That said, I would opt for the Susie because of its uniqueness. I can't think of an off-the-shelf frame that offers the combination of design elements that the Susie does using lugs and fillet brazing,

[RBW] Re: 1) Best source for SP PD 8 hubs. (2) WTB/WTT/WTG Fleecer Ridge tires

On (1), I've had good success in purchasing SP hubs from Modern Bike (modernbike.com) and Universal Cycles (universalcycles.com). I know Sinewave cycles also carries SP but I've never shopped with them before. --Ed C. Redondo Beach, CA On Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 1:00:30 PM UTC-8 Patrick

[RBW] Re: ISO: Frame Pump Zefal HpX 1 or Acceptable Alternate

Hi Christian, Topeak makes a frame pump for the global market. You can locate new ones from international sellers on eBay. The 4349 has the same spec lengths as the HPX-1. https://www.topeak.com/global/en/product/235-ROAD-MASTERBLASTER. The top-of-the-line Silca Ultimate II went down in price

[RBW] Re: Will Cliffhangers leave me hanging?

with similar flat performance and durability. I haven't had direct experince with the Mondials but people speak highly of those when touring off road. --Ed Carolipio Redondo Beach, CA On Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 8:46:32 AM UTC-8 Curtis wrote: > Hello, > > Looking for some Cliffhang

[RBW] Re: Opinions sought - Platypus needs wheels

Like Tim, I suggest spending the extra money on double butted spokes since you're having a custom set built. Otherwise, I like your baseline selections. On the hubs, I personally would opt for the DT Swiss 350s. IMO it's a nicer hub, easy to work on, tremendous flexibility, and gives you the

[RBW] Re: A Homer Hill build....

Congrats - new bike day is always the best day. +1 on Toshi's suggestion for a triple crank up front (get a light-ish road crank) with an 11-28 cassette in the rear - that's my setup on my long distance bike. That gives a wider gear range than the wide-low and minimal weight difference because

[RBW] Re: Ride Report - First Century on my Atlantis - and at all

Thanks for taking the time to write this up and post the photos. That ride looked great. I love the build, and I bet it rides as good as it looks. Enjoyed every bit of your post. Ed C. Redondo Beach, CA On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 12:32:14 PM UTC-8 thetaper...@gmail.com wrote: > A good

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks C17 Cambium in "Black"

Saddle is sold. Thanks, Ed C. Redondo Beach, CA On Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 7:34:52 PM UTC-8 Ed Carolipio wrote: > This saddle is from the first generation of C17s of several years ago but > has spent most of that time in the parts bin. Some of those first C17s had > issues with

[RBW] FS: Brooks C17 Cambium in "Black"

This saddle is from the first generation of C17s of several years ago but has spent most of that time in the parts bin. Some of those first C17s had issues with excessive wear and color fading, though I don't think I've used this one long enough for any of that to show. There is some "stuff"

[RBW] Re: FS: Pair of RH Loup Loup Pass Tires (650bx38) Standard Casing

Tires are sold pending payment. Thanks, Ed C. On Friday, November 3, 2023 at 11:27:52 AM UTC-7 Ed Carolipio wrote: > I bought these to make sure I could clear fenders but turns out I can fit > 42s. Less than 100 miles, lots of life left. $90 for the pair with tracked > shipping

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Rack

+1 on the Hollywood Sport Rider as a good, low cost tray-style hitch rack for fendered bikes and swoopy frames. The 2 bike option is pretty light as well so easy to wrangle on and off the car. Swagman makes a similar rack, the XTC. I own both: Sport Rider for 2 bikes, XTC for 4 bikes.

[RBW] FS: Pair of RH Loup Loup Pass Tires (650bx38) Standard Casing

I bought these to make sure I could clear fenders but turns out I can fit 42s. Less than 100 miles, lots of life left. $90 for the pair with tracked shipping in CONUS, transaction via Paypal G (I'll cover the fees). Photos:

[RBW] Re: FS: Grey Grid Sackville Bags - Saddlesack L; Shopsack M; Clembasack

Shopsack M is spoken for pending payment. Saddlesack L still available. On Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 8:12:03 AM UTC-7 Ed Carolipio wrote: > Clembasack is spoken for pending payment. Shopsack M and Saddlesack L > still available. > > --Ed C. > > On Tuesday, October 31,

[RBW] Re: FS: Grey Grid Sackville Bags - Saddlesack L; Shopsack M; Clembasack

Clembasack is spoken for pending payment. Shopsack M and Saddlesack L still available. --Ed C. On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 5:00:06 PM UTC-7 Ed Carolipio wrote: > Sale fell through - all bags still available. > > --Ed C. > > On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 2:54:54 PM UTC

[RBW] Re: FS: Grey Grid Sackville Bags - Saddlesack L; Shopsack M; Clembasack

Sale fell through - all bags still available. --Ed C. On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 2:54:54 PM UTC-7 Ed Carolipio wrote: > Shopsack and sackville are spoken for pending payment. Clembasack still > available. > > --Ed C. > > On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 2:28:45 PM UTC-7

[RBW] Re: FS: Grey Grid Sackville Bags - Saddlesack L; Shopsack M; Clembasack

Shopsack and sackville are spoken for pending payment. Clembasack still available. --Ed C. On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 2:28:45 PM UTC-7 Ed Carolipio wrote: > Moving on from some grey grid Sackville bags which may be of interest to > the group. Prices include tracked shipping in

[RBW] FS: Grey Grid Sackville Bags - Saddlesack L; Shopsack M; Clembasack

Moving on from some grey grid Sackville bags which may be of interest to the group. Prices include tracked shipping in CONUS, and I prefer transactions via Paypal G (I'll cover the fees). - Saddlesack Large with Kangaroo Pouch. Bought this on closeout but I've found my frames

[RBW] Re: Fender Installation and Usage Experiences

Installation of the aluminum fenders is more challenging but achievable if you have some patience and have all the hardware needed for a proper install on your bike. The Honjos are superior: just a quality product, sturdy and solid, and beautiful on the bike. I opted not to use fender tabs and

[RBW] Re: Cargo/Kid bike recommendations (or bikefriday vs. tern)

Given your parameters, I think the two bikes you identified are your best bets. I have first hand experience with the Tern HSD, which is the electrified version of the Short Haul, and it does everything it's advertised to do. [One side comment: I never connected "emotionally" to any Tern bike,

[RBW] Re: The maxium tire size for a 52cm Clem Smith Jr. "L"

Hi Kim, I've squeezed in a Schwalbe G-One Speed (no knobs) at 27.5x2.35 which measures out to 60mm on the stock rims. There's about 5mm of clearance on each side. The tires have to be deflated to clear the brake pads when removing the wheel. --Ed C. On Monday, June 19, 2023 at 7:30:04 PM

Re: [RBW] Front Derailleur Suggestions

Hi Matt, That FD works excellent for me on a Crust Canti Romanceur (130mm rear hub spacing) running 44-34-24 Silver crank and 110mm BB. I had to mount the FD higher than I wanted to clear a pretty tall chainstay when on the smallest ring so the gap between the cage and 44T ring is pretty big

[RBW] Re: Billie Bar Hooks

Not me but other folks who ride the hooks on the Albatross flip the bar upside down so the hooks are higher than the grips, cafe racer style. In this configuration, your wrist rolls over and out rather than inward on that outer curve portion. The effect should be similar with the Billie. You

[RBW] Re: FS: 2017 Rivendell Roadini 50cm - $1000

athtaking. You may think that a bicycle packing job is mundane and > cannot be breathtaking, but if you think that, you're wrong: > > https://imgur.com/a/NZUIGJU > > I feel like I swaddled my children when they were babies with less care > and certainly less diligence. > &

[RBW] Re: FS: Front Basket Bags - Outershell Adventure 137, Swift Industries Sugarloaf, Sackville Shopsack Medium

Outershell and Shopsack are sold. Sugar Loaf is spoken for. On Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 8:12:17 AM UTC-7 Ed Carolipio wrote: > Outershell bag and Shopsack are spoken for. Swift Industries Sugar Loaf > still available. > > --Ed C. > > On Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 6:24:03 AM

[RBW] Re: FS: Front Basket Bags - Outershell Adventure 137, Swift Industries Sugarloaf, Sackville Shopsack Medium

Outershell bag and Shopsack are spoken for. Swift Industries Sugar Loaf still available. --Ed C. On Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 6:24:03 AM UTC-7 Ed Carolipio wrote: > Shopsack is spoken for pending payment. Other two bags still available. > > --Ed C. > > On Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at

[RBW] Re: FS: Front Basket Bags - Outershell Adventure 137, Swift Industries Sugarloaf, Sackville Shopsack Medium

Shopsack is spoken for pending payment. Other two bags still available. --Ed C. On Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 6:12:00 AM UTC-7 Ed Carolipio wrote: > Three bags which fit the Wald 137 basket that may be of interest to the > group. Bags were purchased new in the year noted. Prices include

[RBW] FS: Front Basket Bags - Outershell Adventure 137, Swift Industries Sugarloaf, Sackville Shopsack Medium

Three bags which fit the Wald 137 basket that may be of interest to the group. Bags were purchased new in the year noted. Prices include ground tracked shipping in CONUS from 90278, and the transaction will be via Paypal G (I'll cover the fees). - Outershell Adventure 137 Basket

[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Nelson Long Flap (Black) + Bagman Expedition Rack Standard - $100 Shipped

Bag and rack are sold. --Ed C. On Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9:48:24 AM UTC-7 Ed Carolipio wrote: > Bag is spoken for pending payment. > > --Ed C. > > On Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9:01:49 AM UTC-7 Ed Carolipio wrote: > >> Bought both new to try out and only lig

[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Nelson Long Flap (Black) + Bagman Expedition Rack Standard - $100 Shipped

Bag is spoken for pending payment. --Ed C. On Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9:01:49 AM UTC-7 Ed Carolipio wrote: > Bought both new to try out and only lightly used. Note the rack is *not* > the QR version but just the standard expedition one. Price is for both and > includes tracked ground

[RBW] FS: Carradice Nelson Long Flap (Black) + Bagman Expedition Rack Standard - $100 Shipped

Bought both new to try out and only lightly used. Note the rack is *not* the QR version but just the standard expedition one. Price is for both and includes tracked ground shipping in CONUS from 90278. Transaction will be via Paypal G (I'll cover the fees.) Bag:

[RBW] Re: FS: 2017 Rivendell Roadini 50cm - $1000

Bike is sold and on its way to its new owner. On Friday, May 12, 2023 at 2:04:08 PM UTC-7 Ed Carolipio wrote: > Sale on hold pending discussions. > > On Friday, May 12, 2023 at 1:00:19 PM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote: > >> I love everything about this bike. The cra

[RBW] Re: FS: 2017 Rivendell Roadini 50cm - $1000

is going to be really happy with this. > > On Friday, May 12, 2023 at 3:22:17 PM UTC-4 Ed Carolipio wrote: > >> Bought new from the first batch of Roadinis, ridden a few hundred miles. >> Frame is in good condition with a handful of scratches but no dents. >> Wheelset was b

[RBW] FS: 2017 Rivendell Roadini 50cm - $1000

Bought new from the first batch of Roadinis, ridden a few hundred miles. Frame is in good condition with a handful of scratches but no dents. Wheelset was built by Rich (Hands on Wheels). Note this frame version uses the mid-reach brakes and has a max tire width of ~35mm without fenders. PBH

[RBW] Re: FS: Saddles - Selle Anatomica H2 Al Rails (+ Saddle Sauce) and Brooks Cambium C17

Selle Anatomica H2 on hold. --Ed C. On Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 5:12:30 PM UTC-7 Ed Carolipio wrote: > C17 is sold. Selle Anatomica H2 still available. > > --Ed C. > > On Friday, May 5, 2023 at 11:01:41 AM UTC-7 Ed Carolipio wrote: > >> FS: Saddles - Selle Anatomica H2

[RBW] Re: FS: Saddles - Selle Anatomica H2 Al Rails (+ Saddle Sauce) and Brooks Cambium C17

C17 is sold. Selle Anatomica H2 still available. --Ed C. On Friday, May 5, 2023 at 11:01:41 AM UTC-7 Ed Carolipio wrote: > FS: Saddles - Selle Anatomica H2 Al Rails (+ Saddle Sauce) and Brooks > Cambium C17 > > Selling a couple of saddles which may be of interest to the

[RBW] FS: Saddles - Selle Anatomica H2 Al Rails (+ Saddle Sauce) and Brooks Cambium C17

FS: Saddles - Selle Anatomica H2 Al Rails (+ Saddle Sauce) and Brooks Cambium C17 Selling a couple of saddles which may be of interest to the group. Price includes tracked shipping in CONUS, and prefer transactions via Paypal G (I'll cover the fees). - Selle Anatomica H2 Saddle

[RBW] Re: Cutting tnreadless steer tube

Unknown if there's a consensus but I personally cut the steerer so I can install a spacer above the stem. That allows the stem cap to compress against the spacer on assembly instead of the stem. Rule-of-thumb for me is at least a 10mm spacer. I have a 20mm spacer now on my Gus with a Tosco

[RBW] Re: What frame protection tape do you use with long term success ?

I use the ISC Surface Protection ("Helicopter") tape. Good flexibility and adhesiveness but peels off easily and doesn't leave a residue. I can't comment on it being weathered but it stays flexible for years, doesn't come off, and doesn't yellow with age. I just buy a 1" wide roll and it lasts

[RBW] Re: FS: Pairs of 650b Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SS, Simworks Homage, Maxxis Ikon

UPDATE: The Gravel Kings are sold pending payment. --Ed C. On Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 4:22:36 PM UTC-7 Ed Carolipio wrote: > Clearing out extra tires that may be of interest to the group. All tires > are lightly used (<80 miles) - road only for the Gravel Kings and Homage, &g

[RBW] FS: Pairs of 650b Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SS, Simworks Homage, Maxxis Ikon

Clearing out extra tires that may be of interest to the group. All tires are lightly used (<80 miles) - road only for the Gravel Kings and Homage, dirt only on the Ikons - and purchased less than 18 months ago. All prices are for the pair and include tracked shipping in CONUS (USPS Priority

[RBW] Re: Self-adjusting Billie bars

Just want to say I experienced the same rotation also, which I did *not* with the Albatrosses. I tried the tips from here which sort of helped but I eventually just switched to a 31.8 4 bolt threadless stem + handlebar shim + quill adapter. (Faceplaters are hard to source.) --Ed C. On

[RBW] Re: Opinions on hanging style bike rack for cars

I've owned a couple - both Yakimas - and I am not a fan. Not going to go into details just that for me it always took a looong time to load and secure more than one bike and have the confidence that the bikes won't move around and bang against one another. Tray style hitch racks have their own

[RBW] Re: A Quiet Ride and Thoughts of Bicycle Commuting

My 5-miles-each-way bike commute is usually the best of part of my day for the same reasons. I suggest the next step is to commit to just one day a week. (If you have a M-F, 40 hour workweek, best day to commit is Friday.) For me, that was easy enough to stick with and helped make bike

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on the IRD quill stem mount shifter

I run the IRD mounts with Silver1 shifters on a bike with Billie Bars since the bars are way too long for bar ends and quill shifters open up hand positions all along the bars. The shifters work great in this application but I find it best to mount shifters below the top of the stem. You may

[RBW] Re: Rack and Fenders for Clem L

Congrats on the new bike. On the rack, I'd go with the Shiny over the R14 since I think it's more versatile. The R14 is really for light loads or to support a saddle bag - sooo shiny but not as practical. For fenders, I run the Planet Bike Cascadia fenders (in plastic) on my 52cm Clem L (2021)

[RBW] Re: favorite sturdy mtb rim brake rim

+1 on the Rhyno Lytes, comes with so many options for spoke count. Not available at 650b so I have Cliffhangers for this wheel size. --Ed C. On Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 7:23:51 AM UTC-7 Andrew Turner wrote: > Hey channel! > I'm putting together a poll of sorts of the people's pick for a

[RBW] Re: Note To Future Clem L Buyers

Grats on the Clem. I got a complete from that recent batch and most def agree that, unless you know what you're doing, give Riv the time and money to go over the bike. On the parts mix, I figured that was dictated by what was in in the supply chain. I thought all the parts at least were

[RBW] Re: Flat Pedal Users: Favorite size/shape?

The Vice's are my favorite flat pedals so you've already identified the Superior Option. My impressions on other flat pedals I have now: - MKS Lambda - put these on my "street" bikes for the reflectors, the bling, and to avoid the pedals rashes but as others have mentioned they could

[RBW] Re: VO Stem opinion

I have a VO one and the "tall" NItto one. (There's a short version for less $$). I think the VO would be good enough for your application since you want to run Boscos and you don't need to get the handlebars higher. As Brian Cole points out, the VO one does have a lower lip which limits the

[RBW] Re: How do you track mileage?

I have a Garmin Edge 810 and quarter turn Garmin mounts for each of my bikes (about $6/ea). I move the Edge from bike to bike - it has an option to tag which bike you've mounted it on - and use it as an overpriced cycle computer while it's on the bike. It records the ride reliably with three

[RBW] Re: Presale?

In the past, a pre-sale meant having to pay for the frameset up front before anything was built since that helped Riv's cash flow situation. They would give an incentive to have your money tied up for so long, e.g., $100 off the frameset, a components credit and free labor to build up a custom

[RBW] Re: Clem or other chainstay protection

If you don't want something fancy but does the job, you can use some "helicopter" tape to protect the frame: http://www.racerstape.com/rtp.html (see middle of page) I keep a 1", 8 mill roll handy. For the chainstay, I use a couple of long strips along the chain stay then finish off with a

Re: [RBW] Interesting front (or rear) rack from Tumbleweed Bikes

Thanks for sharing, specially the photos. Nice to see unusual rack options mounted on the front of the Clem. --Ed C. On Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 3:34:44 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 25, 2022, at 6:33 PM, Richard Rose wrote: > > This one is not a

Re: [RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho Bars in stock at Crust

Concur with Taylor on Crust shipping. I thought their shipping charges were insane but actual shipping was a lot less and they refunded the difference after they created the shipping label. You can call/e-mail to verify but that was my experience the two times I bought from them last year.

[RBW] Re: Gus/Susie Chainstay Width

ome. Thanks Ed! > Outer width of the chainstays. Crank arms are 172.5. > > On Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 8:06:53 PM UTC-6 Ed Carolipio wrote: > >> Hi Paul - wanted to give you a measurement but need to know where >> specifically along the chainstay are you looking for t

[RBW] Re: Gus/Susie Chainstay Width

Hi Paul - wanted to give you a measurement but need to know where specifically along the chainstay are you looking for the width, i.e., how far back from the bottom bracket shell? Also, are you looking for the inner width or the outer width? --Ed C. On Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 5:13:16

[RBW] Re: question and WTB for two new country builds

> does anyone have any rack-less recs for sackville saddle bag thats an inch too low and touching the rear wheel? I have small frames and low saddles. I've used both the Swift Industries Catalyst (reinforced X-pac) and the Jacks Supply Co Little Slugger (Cordura or X-pac) successfully. Both

[RBW] Re: Susie v. Clem Help Me Off The Fence

I have a 45cm Clem L (2017 with 26 x 2.1 tires, SunRingle RhynoLite rims) and a Small Gus (2020 with 27.5 x 2.4, Cliffhanger rims) so caveat my experiences as a shorter (78cm PBH) and a "stouter" (220 lbs) rider than you. Also, I think I'm supposed to be on a 52cm Clem so there's a slight

[RBW] Re: Not selling more bikes that need to be shipped

For me, I've never trusted another person to pack a bike I'm selling since I figure they're not on the hook if something goes wrong. I've packed and shipped several completes and frames, and so far (knock on wood) never had a buyer complain. I'm not a pro by any means: I'm slow, I use far too

[RBW] Re: New Wheels for Clem; need advice

I agree with Collin those are probably DM24s. Also following up on Collin's recs, I'm running 650b Pacenti Brevets on my AHH as a "lightweight" urban set up with a rear rack and as a heavy (220lbs) rider - so far, so good. Note that it's a 19mm inner rim width so right at the border for a

Re: [RBW] Re: Correct Nitto rear rack size?

uld work just fine my H/H being a 650 wheel size. That said, I think >> you are spot on correct especially if one plans to include a fender option. >> After all when in doubt go big. >> >> Cheers >> >> Gunner >> >> >> On Monday, July 26, 2021

[RBW] Re: Correct Nitto rear rack size?

Hi Gunner, I suggest going with the 33R as I'm convinced the 32R was built with 26" wheels in mind. I've tried the 32R on the following bikes: - 51cm Appaloosa (650b) - Needed to run on low-mid braze on. Could be run on the dropout braze-on but contacts top of rear fender. - 47cm MIT

[RBW] Re: Best front rack for Appaloosa?

I ran the Mark's rack on the Appaloosa with four stays (the rear stays mounted on the top of the fork), no diving board, wide canti brakes (Tektro CR 720), and a regular Wald. (Not sure if the Mark's will work with a V-brake in that configuration.) For extra hauling, I would tack on a Nitto

[RBW] Re: $1800 a fair price for a 53cm Susie? 2-piece silver crankset included

Probably where the market is for the Gus + Susie right now: long production schedule, new Riv model so not a big used market, no real comparable designs so hard to find an alternative, and the people who have them tend to hold onto them. Maybe ask the seller if they could include other parts

[RBW] Re: FS: Two Brooks Cambium C17 (1 Natural, 1 Black)

Both are saddles are spoken for pending payment. Thanks for the interest. --Ed C. On Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 12:12:39 PM UTC-7 Ed Carolipio wrote: > Selling two of these saddles, both based on original design from a few > years back. Well loved since they were on my primary bikes but i

[RBW] Re: Have you ever considered trading in your Sam for an Appaloosa?

Hi Damien, I like Bill's response the best - get both - but as a former Appa owner and having read discussions on these comparisons on the board, here's my opinion on each of your points: - Sweet long chainstays - Likely not something you can sense - I think chainstays are balanced with

[RBW] Re: Rack mountable UBS lights

Hi Kushan, You can get a "knob" to create a mounting point for a handlebar USB headlight. Here's the Problem Solver one for a side . Here's the Planet Bike

[RBW] Re: Billie Bar - stem length & wtb

Maybe whatbars.com can help you make the choice? Noodles and Billie are in their database, but you'll have to pick a stand in for your Wavie bars (e.g., Surly Open, On One Mary). I use the comparisons to picture where my hand position would be on the new bars relative to where I typically place

[RBW] Re: Derailer for A. Homer Hilsen

Hi Doug, is your Claris triple specific? If it's not, that may account for the rough shifts. Triple FDs have an inner plate that is taller than the outer one. The CX70 is spec'ced for a double crank (46T top gear, 16T outer-to-inner difference) may have problems with the triple as well. I've

[RBW] Re: Front Derailleurs / Derailers / Whatever

I suggest using an FD for a road triple or a mountain triple (instead of a road double) with the 38-24 cranks as those are just the middle and inner chainrings the FD expects in a triple. The 105 is designed for a very large outer ring (around 50-ish) in a compact double crankset (43.5mm

[RBW] Re: Shoe recs for platforms

I prefer Five Ten Freeriders for biking - all my bikes have flats - with the suede/mesh uppers and the rigid + grippy stealth rubber soles. MSRP is $100 but can be had for as low as $60 when they go on sale. My experience with Freeriders is they break in well and can take a beating. For a

[RBW] Re: I decided to ditch LOSCO

ssibly referring to the Chocomooses? > Thanks > -Kai > > On Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 2:52:43 AM UTC-5 Ed Carolipio wrote: > >> I have the bullmoose Loscos on my Gus so the flex is actually comfortable >> for me. And I do prefer the flare and width of the Losco ove

[RBW] Re: I decided to ditch LOSCO

I have the bullmoose Loscos on my Gus so the flex is actually comfortable for me. And I do prefer the flare and width of the Losco over the Bosco since I have wide shoulders. One nit though: I don't like how short the grip area is relative to the Nittos. I have the Billies on my Homer with an

[RBW] Re: $500 commuter bike as a low-budget AHH?

I got the wife the Willow 3 since she was too short for the Clem. (More like a Betty/Cheviot than an AHH.) I think the Brooklyns are a great value proposition, and I point folks in their direction if the price of a new Riv is a bit daunting or they can't wait for a used Riv to pop up. The tig

[RBW] Re: Anyone else a paranoid mechanic?

Definitely can relate to this paranoia. Laing's tips are great. One minor enhancement: rotate the wheel and lightly bounce it on the ground as you're pumping it up in the early stages. That helps seat the tire bead and center the tube in the tire. --Ed C. On Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at

[RBW] Re: Hi & Questions...

Hi Phillip, Welcome to the group. There was a long conversion on this topic a couple of years back and, based on what Sam owners say and your preferences, the Sam (most recent one with the cantis) would be optimal. The cantis give you the option to run wider tires (with or without lugs, with

[RBW] Re: FS: Two Pairs of Panaracer Pasela PT Tires (700x32 and 700x38)

Sold pending payment. On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 2:16:11 PM UTC-8 Ed Carolipio wrote: > Posting two sets of lightly used 32mm and 38mm road/touring tires which > may be of interest to the group. > >- *A Pair of Panaracer Pasela PT 700c x 32mm Tires, Folding Bead, Tan &

[RBW] FS: Two Pairs of Panaracer Pasela PT Tires (700x32 and 700x38)

Posting two sets of lightly used 32mm and 38mm road/touring tires which may be of interest to the group. - *A Pair of Panaracer Pasela PT 700c x 32mm Tires, Folding Bead, Tan Sidewall. *Great condition. Under 100 miles of asphalt riding on a Roadini. $45/pair, shipped CONUS. - *A

[RBW] Re: Gus Rear Fender Install Help/Suggestions

Yeah, that looks like a long-bolt-with-spacers install similar to what one does on the chainstay bridge to maintain the fender line except you'll have to drill your own hole. For the spacer, you can use a cork stopper, a stack of pista valve nuts, or, if you want to be fancy, get a Planet Bike

[RBW] Re: FS: ILE Porteur Bag \ Brooks B17 in Black \ Clem Rack

Clem Rack and Saddle are Sold pending payment. Bag is still available. --Ed C. On Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 11:40:18 AM UTC-7 Ed Carolipio wrote: > Clem Rack is Sold pending payment. Bag and saddle still available. > > --Ed C. > > On Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 10:36

[RBW] Re: FS: ILE Porteur Bag \ Brooks B17 in Black \ Clem Rack

Clem Rack is Sold pending payment. Bag and saddle still available. --Ed C. On Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 10:36:11 AM UTC-7 Ed Carolipio wrote: > Posting some items which may be of interest to the group: > > *Inside Line Equipment (ILE) Waxed Canvas Porteur Bag in Tan*. Great &g

[RBW] FS: ILE Porteur Bag \ Brooks B17 in Black \ Clem Rack

Posting some items which may be of interest to the group: *Inside Line Equipment (ILE) Waxed Canvas Porteur Bag in Tan*. Great condition. Commuted with it for about a month. Includes accessory shoulder strap and pad - $130 shipped CONUS *Brooks B17 Saddle in Black*. Good condition. Used for

[RBW] Re: Talk Me Out of Building My Own Wheels

No, we're not going to talk you out of building your own wheels. :) One hint I haven't seen is, if you haven't done it before, re-tension an existing wheel for practice. Best done for machine built wheels since that exercise makes them a bit stronger so there's some utility that comes out of

Re: [RBW] Looking for in house bike stand/holder

I have the Feedback Velo Cache configured to carry 4 bikes: https://www.feedbacksports.com/product/velo-cache-black/ Good points: - Free standing so no need to attach to anything, and from my experience very stable - Lightweight - Fit and finish are excellent - Rubber "grips"

[RBW] Re: Tires and seat posts more important for comfort than frame material?

I don't disagree with what he says but he could have been done in a minute by stating the obvious: the up-and-down movement of your derriere is not driven by the frame material since it turns out double diamond frames are vertically stiff. I'd recommend watching Jeff Jones demonstrate the

[RBW] Re: Bosco / Clem riders: Do your knees hit the bars?

Knee hitting isn't unusual with bars that go back, an upright riding position, and when riding very slowly around turns (though the bar ends make it happen at a shallower turn angle). I have a 78cm PBH and it has happened to me with: Bosco on a Clem, Bosco on a Bubbe, Albatross on an Appa, and

[RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

For the OP, if you want to continue experimenting, you can try switching to a boost front, which moves the front chainline outboard by +3mm. Depending on your current crankset, that may mean a new crankset (expensive) or a new set of boost chainrings (not as expensive, but still expensive) that

[RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

On the 73mm bb shell, only one 2.5mm spacer should be installed on the drive side. The non-drive side should just be flush with the shell - see page 11: https://si.shimano.com/pdfs/dm/DM-TRFC001-01-ENG.pdf (The 1.8mm in the diagram is for bb-mounted bracket, hence the 0.7mm spacer to make

[RBW] Re: trigger type shifters on a bosco

I tried a pair of Deore triggers on the wife's Clem and the 52cm aluminum version since she's got smallish hands, mounted in the standard spot with the brake levers and grips. Nope, nope, nope - just doesn't work great on grips that are parallel to the frame. Forward-and-down past the bend may

[RBW] Re: 52 aluminum Bosco vs. 55 cromo Bosco bars

> 2. How much lighter would 52 alu be than 55 steel bars? I’m on a campaign to lighten up my Clem where I can, and bars could be an easy way to do it. We have both and I've run them on the same Clem L. Sorry, I didn't get to weigh them and the 52's are on the bike ATM. For me, it was the road

[RBW] Re: Replace headset on Clem? Cabin fever?

> Is this crazy? The current headsets function fine, purely cosmetic. Nope. Part of being an enthusiast is sweating the details. > Is this worth it to me to buy the proper tools? I used this DIY guide when I was starting out (and added the term "bodge" to my

[RBW] Re: A Glorius New Bike Day! (Not for me, for once)

The downtube decal doubles as the caption: "Glorious" --Ed C. -- 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] Re: Three Rivbikes on a patio, enjoying the early springtime weather

Just wanted to thank you for sharing, and taking the time to create attachments. I do enjoy the surprises I find when zooming in on pictures from the group - all the small touches people do with their bikes which them unique and personal. --Ed C. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Regarding Long Chains

A second quick link works to join two chains but Shimano offers replacement chain pins if you want a cleaner look. Here's the 9 speed version: https://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-9-Speed-Chain-Pins-Set-Of-3 I made the mistake of reusing a pin when I assembled my first superlong chain for a

[RBW] Re: Help me buy a Riv

A front rack with upright bars to me implies Appaloosa or Clem due to the sturdier front fork and longer reach. (I've owned both.) Prudent component selection will allow you to maintain that "fun" factor. Pick a Clem H if price is a driver; a Clem L if you want to experience the joy of step

Re: [RBW] Plus Rims for GBW

Thanks for update. Coincidentally I was window shopping tires today at Maxxis for my proto-Gus. SoCal riders really like the DHF + DHR combo for our "loose over hard" trails. The Maxxis 2020 catalog has some recommendations on tire width vs rim width. Here's the link to catalog

[RBW] Re: Still deciding whether you folks are a good influence or a bad influence...

Grats on the bikes. On the seatpost, you can try using an aluminum soda can as a shim to fill the gap without having to get a new seat post. (Others may have ideas on thin shimming materials as well.) Also, "carbon assembly paste" can help get stiction between the tube/shim/seatpost to help

Re: [RBW] Clem L set up

Drw mentioned earlier that Keith's rack sits too far forward and a bit high for the Clem. The former puts most of the ahead of the front of the axle rather than behind it, while the latter increases the moment of inertia in the side-to-side direction. Leah's rack, on the other hand, sits

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