Also, check to make sure there's no crank bolt washer before you put on the
crank puller!
good luck,
shoji
Arlington MA
On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 3:48:29 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> I enumerated a list of tools, omitting the most critical one.
>
> Learning any mechanical manuever is
Wow! and that stem is gorgeous.
On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 11:16:21 AM UTC-5 John Dewey wrote:
> https://www.velominati.com
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 16, 2024 at 7:20 AM Steve wrote:
>
>> Okay, I'll bitewhat is this rule #8 of which you speak?
>>
>> On Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:44:14
I, too, have tried many iterations. My go-to for my commute is saddlesack
and front basket. I can fit almost all my stuff in the saddlesack. The
front basket is for taking off my jacket or occasional stops to the library
or grocery.
When I've ridden in and stopped at a place where I'm not
Hi Jim,
Maybe this blog post can help?
https://crosscountrycycle.wordpress.com/2015/06/06/tiller-effect/
Good luck!
shoji
Arlington MA
On Monday, September 11, 2023 at 9:58:43 AM UTC-4 J J wrote:
> Hi, I have been really interested in the discussion on the thread "upright
> bars: how does
I have a Homer and tried it with 559s. They were ok, but I ride in a fairly
flat area. I changed to Paul Racers, and they stop much better.
Good luck!
shoji
Arlington MA
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 7:32:29 AM UTC-4 DavidP wrote:
> Diacompe GC center pulls (nicer than their DC center
Indeed, that deck photo is mesmerizing... I can't figure out which way is
up.
On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 10:43:55 AM UTC-5 jeffrey kane wrote:
> That has to be the single most disorienting picture of a deck I've ever
> seen - I'd be sure to break a bone somewhere trying to step on it
Great colors-- something special about film.
Speaking of colors, I love that color on the Atlantis.
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 8:46:45 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> Dang, Jamin, these are great. I especially like that pic of your Homer in
> shadow with the
beautiful portrait.
On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 9:17:56 AM UTC-5 Minh wrote:
> of course the bike is a big reason why this shot is great, but lets not
> dismiss how much you add to it, overall compostion is great! i would be
> happy to hang that on my wall, and i'm not even you!
>
> On
That green color is superb.
On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 6:44:30 PM UTC-5 penne...@gmail.com wrote:
> What the heck; for good measure, a photo in the sunshine.
> Mack
>
> On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 4:42:43 PM UTC-7 Mack Penner wrote:
>
>> I'm back, as promised, to hijack Jared's
Looks great! For me, it'd be a tough wait...
On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 11:12:23 AM UTC-5 cramer@gmail.com
wrote:
> Still waiting on pieces and parts.
>
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great color, and love that beautiful bottom bracket.
On Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 4:05:17 PM UTC-5 jkg...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi, all, just thought I'd share a pic I took at a fantastic bike shop (La
> Chouette) I visited today in Paris. A stunning Homer frame hanging from
> the ceiling.
I like Dave's advice of a contrasting color. I have a few rolls of
Newbaums, and would see if orange or maroon or purple would work. If it
didn't look great, amber shellac it and get a shade of tan.
Since you have the Celeste or blue wrap, maybe just give it a shot?
How's the platypus for
For me, the Hunqapillar diagatube was a visual draw-- I liked it better
than the parallel-to-top-tube bar of the Bombadil.
The diagatube reminds me of the original Joe Breeze mountain bike frame:
https://mmbhof.org/portfolio/first-fat-tire-bike-with-a-new-frame-and-all-new-parts/
Additional
I'd love to try it-- unfortunately an unlikely proposition for me.
After seeing the RH price point, I'm scared to think what the Riv derailer
will cost.
shoji
arlington ma
On Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 8:39:29 AM UTC-5 Bill Schairer wrote:
> I'm intrigued but consider all the bits needed
Hi JL:
Hooded dropouts like these are sometimes referred to as Breezer-style, as
Joe Breeze used them in his MTB. (IIRC, they predate Breeze, though.)
Hooded style has advantages for builders and Riv: this one can be used at
many different angles. Vertical dropouts, like on my Toyo AHH, have a
I'm also v interested in RoadUno as "my last Riv"...
Spec'ing a hanger on these trackends means that Riv can use it for other
frames-- maybe they'll make a 135-spaced frame using these? Or someone will
request a custom?
That said, these are prototypes, so who knows what will show up in the
My first instinct is to use a single point for triangulation. The concern
for Obento rack or Marks rack or similar is that the mount to the fork
crown is strong enough to keep the rack from rotating forward (to the front
of the bike wheel).
Good luck!
shoji
On Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Scott,
"Atlantis 2" on Rivendell's model is because Bridgestone had an "Atlantis"
model, designed by Hiro Watanabe.
You can read about it in RR35 available here: http://notfine.com/rivreader/
Thanks
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 12:19:56 PM UTC-5 Scott wrote:
>
I have a Homer and HHH in the shed among other bikes. I'm on the fence
about getting a Platypus: I'd use it as an all-rounder commuter, like my
Homer. I have a medium saddlesack and 137 basket, which handles most of
what I would want to carry by bike.
I'd add a lightweight one-speed, like the
Beautiful platypus! Hope to see you riding around MA-- I'm in Arlington and
often ride the Minuteman and Battle Road on my Homer. Less frequently ride
the Fells on my Jones.
I'm thinking of getting a frameset... I have all the parts for 650b build.
(Missed out on the first run, from which I
Looks great, and welcome to Boston!
My hands and wrists don't do well with straight bars-- I have albatross
bars on my Homer, which agree with my wrists. (I also use and enjoy Bosco
and Jones bars alongside another bike with drop bars.)
It looks like your stem has a front plate, which would
I really like the MKS Bear Trap pedals. They are very comfortable for my
size 10-11 foot.
I have VP Thin gripsters and VP Vice pedals on other bikes, and MKS Sneaker
Pedals on the HHH tandem. Those are all fine pedals-- I was surprised at
the comfort of the Bear traps. (I wear thin-soled
My 650b Toyo Homer does all that presently. I'd change two things:
canti/V-brakes instead of Paul centerpulls and clearance for 42 with
fenders.
I'm tempted by the Platypus for those reasons and the long chain stays...
I am fond of the Hunqapillar, but it was overbuilt for me and the riding I
To Aeroperf:
Brake levers depend on the brakes you want to install: cantilever or
V-brakes use different levers (short vs long pull). The nicest levers I
have are from Paul Components, but they're . Shimano brake levers for
short or long pull are nice in my hand (probably better "value").
We have a Thule 4 rack, swing away. I don't recall the exact model.
It's fine and does the job. If I'm loading 4 bikes (2 + 2 kids bikes), I
need to take off baskets and sometimes have challenges with handlebars
getting in the way. (Our bikes have albatross hbars.) If we had road bikes
with
I borrowed my in-laws' hardtail to ride with them. I'd never ridden a
"good" hardtail before, and it was fun. But, like Paul, I'm not interested
in learning about suspension maintenance, tuning, etc. On the hardtail, it
was easier to perform certain maneuvers that I could barely do on my Jones.
Hi Ben,
For rim brakes, it's hard to beat the power of V-brakes.
Side-pull R559 is at a further disadvantage because of the arm length. They
worked ok on my AHH, but I changed to Paul centerpulls, which seem to have
more power. I recall reading that VO's Grand Cru brakes work well-- perhaps
Consider Knipex bolt cutters. Pricey, but worthwhile. Mine have remained
sharp over time despite cutting fender stays, cables, housing. (And using
them for garden work, like cutting chicken wire and hardware cloth.)
I also have a set of Pedros, which I've only used with housing and cables.
It
I missed out on a Platypus frame. I had one in my cart and then it
disappeared in the time it took to click purchase.
I think the lottery system is more fair than the present. I would be happy
to pre-order, but many places that do so also sellout very quickly. I guess
the next iteration is a
Hi Bones,
I have a Homer and love it. It's a great all-rounder for my purposes.
(Commuting, riding w/kids, running errands, rec riding to enjoy the day.)
But I have a stripped down faster bike when that's what I want.
(Have you tried narrower tires? Does it impact your ride given the roads
you
Hi Kushan,
Consider the B+M Eyro (scroll down a product or two on this link to Peter
White Cycles https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/b).
Eyro comes with a mount for the fork. I removed it and bolted Eyro directly
to my front fork's 3-pack mount. (I might have used a spacer, I don't
remember
I've found single speeding to-be less stressful (assuming appropriate
terrain). It sounds puzzling, but for me when single speeding there's less
to do: just pedal (stronger or weaker... just go). I do like the challenge
of turning a high gear for an uphill (occasionally). The simplicity of
I've thrown lots of money at this problem over the years... given this
list, I think many others have, too.
Unfortunately, there's a lot of personal preference, variety of needs among
different people, types of bikes, etc. Also, for me and others, there's the
desire to experiment. I think the
oh my... 50-cm Platypus Mermaid is sold out before 3:02pm (EDT). I missed
out...
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:43:35 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
> Your wish appears to have been granted. The Platypus page now says $1650.
>
>
> On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 7:12:03 AM UTC-7 Jonny P wrote:
>
An RBW list member posted all of the Riv Reader PDFs-- I think with Grant's
blessing:
http://notfine.com/rivreader/
Here's a direct link to RR32 (see p22):
http://notfine.com/rivreader/RR32.pdf
Here's an index (PDF):
http://notfine.com/rivreader/RR-index.pdf
happy reading!
shoji
On Tuesday,
Hi Michael,
You can read more about Wilbury and Glorious on Riv Reader 34:
http://notfine.com/rivreader/RR34.pdf
Despite the gorgeous lugs on Wilbury/Glorious, I'd go for the Platypus,
particularly at that asking price.
Good luck!
shoji
Arlington MA
On Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 2:33:45 PM
Hi,
I think F-C is an important parameter for Grant's designs. Here's a
thread:
https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/dW25Rl2Qf3M/m/FL_RhSQwAwAJ
I think Joe's point about the type of handlebar to which he's designing the
frame around is important, and has permitted him to expand F-C
Hi Roberta,
Cash is best. I've done transactions with RBW listers (who are "known
listers") via check.
I was under the impression that PayPal G is more favorable to the buyer
than seller-- but I haven't looked at it recently. Also, note that PayPal
submits tax forms if your sales exceed a
happy new bike day! tailwinds to you both... those were great days with my
kids when they were little. (it's even better now when they can ride
longer/further.)
shoji
arlington ma
On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 9:27:00 AM UTC-5 Conway Bennett wrote:
> [image: IMG_20210303_124128.jpg]
>
>
--
Hi Kate,
Welcome! I, too, am awaiting a platypus. I've collected parts over the
pandemic and can hardly wait to build it up for the spring season.
For gearing decisions, take a note of your current bike. You mention that
you rarely use the big ring. What gearing do you typically use? What low
Hi Eric,
Is your neck pain from extending your neck? Did you have similar pain when
using the drop bars? Other pains/problems?
Like you, I prefer the forward position of albatross bars-- it feels
natural for me, perhaps since I like to lean forward.
If you would like a more upright/cruising
I suggest gaiters for winter riding. They keep your pants and shoes cleaner
(from road salt+sand of Boston area and similar climates). I think it keeps
my feet warmer by keeping my lower legs warmer.
I have an old set of OR Gaiters.
https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/gaiters
Good luck!
shoji
Late to the party, though I've seen v nice pics on IG.
Gorgeous bike... that raspberry is perfect. And the blue ano pedals are
just like platy-feet.
Seems like this LBS is a good one: humble, willing to listen and learn, and
trying to please. I like how they didn't think the kickstand bolt
To keep my hands warm, I use "Pogies" (aka Barr Mitts, etc.). The challenge
might be finding a pair that fits your hbars and controls well.
I also like the Riv half mitts. They work well with light gloves
underneath, too.
In both cases, blocking the wind goes quite far in providing comfort.
great looking bike and build! the purple ano is terrific with the Riv blue.
On Friday, November 6, 2020 at 11:49:38 AM UTC-5 Mark Roland wrote:
>
> Before all the lovely new Sams get built up and steal the show, a few
> photos of my new Wolbis, finished up a couple weeks ago. I was waiting on
I second that, i.e., lace up your own dyno wheel. I built my first wheel a
few years ago and a few more since. Nothing fancy: 32-hole 3x front and
rear; I'm 155# and just riding along. My first attempt at wheelbuilding
lasted the life of the rim without having to retouch it, so I call that a
Platypus hasn't been released for sale, yet.
I hope Riv is sper busy with these frames and others that are coming
into their shop. Riv noted that it will no longer take frames out of the
boxes and do their usual prep... only to re-box and send it on the way to
customers. This should make
Hi Nate,
Looks great! I have a Toyo-built AHH. Clearance is 38 with fenders. (I've
never tried to max out tires w/o fenders.)
I've done light camping with AHH. For me, AHH did get squirrelly with
heavier loads that my Hunqapillar could handle without fuss.
Tailwinds,
Shoji
Arlington MA
On
I'm a third to have made the move from CC to Riv (Homer) many years ago
now. Riv ride and handling are much better for me.
Good luck, shoji
On Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 12:07:55 PM UTC-4, maxcr wrote:
>
> I did this many years ago and never looked back. I had a frankenstem on my
>
Hi Patrick,
For my AHH, I've used Tektro/Silver long reach from Riv and Paul Racer
(Center Pull). I really like the Pauls for brake feel and setup... but
those are even $$$pendier(?) than VO Gran Cru!
Good luck,
Shoji
On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 12:57:10 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>
That's how I do it, too. For symmetry, bolt the struts together. Here's a
pic from OAC (scroll about halfway down):
http://oceanaircycles.com/2013/10/28/mounting-marks-rack-on-a-rambler/
Good luck!
shoji
Arlington MA
On Friday, June 19, 2020 at 10:58:16 AM UTC-4, Ginz wrote:
>
> I think they
Have you considered Ritchey Breakaway frames? I don't have direct
experience with them. When I've seen them and spoke to the riders, they
like them. I think the breakaway system is elegant.
shoji
Arlington MA
On Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 10:47:39 PM UTC-4, Jay Lonner wrote:
>
> My favorite
Hi Vincent,
I have Abus Bordo and Kryptonite U (short and regular-- I can't remember
the particular model names).
I prefer the Kryptonite U locks, as they are much easier and faster to lock
up a bicycle. I was attracted to the folding mechanism as a compact, easy
way to lock up. Bordo is
"I’m going to ride and be satisfied " famous last words that I say
every few years.
tailwinds,
shoji
On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 11:38:36 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
>
> Doug,
>
> Well. You’re not wrong. But you know what else? I blame all of you. I used
> to be a
Me, too. I use a regular floor pump and spray a little soapy water around
the bead to help it slide into place.
If that doesn't work, then I use a tube (yes, the irony) to seat the bead.
Remove bead on one side and pull the tube. Same soapy water and inflate
with floor pump.
On Friday, May
Cheviot2 if they must. (Matches with Atlantis2.)
Appaloosa was inspired as itself; I didn't like the "Joe" appended.
If I recall correctly, Hunqapillar was inspired by the family name
Hunkapillar on a mailbox during a bike ride. Probably the best head badge
of the bunch.
shoji
arlington ma
I'm holding my bike purchases until Nu-chev can be pre/ordered.
My SO and I are same PBH, so this will be easy...
I'm not sure about the 700c for 55cm and was happy to see 650b for 50cm.
I'm happy to wait for the geometry chart and Riv recommendation now that
the Nu-chev news is out.
Thanks
Hi Scott,
I think Baggabond, HappiSack, Bagboy, and Saddlesack XS all attach via
saddle loops.
I have the predecessors to those (Saddlesack Large, Medium, Small). They
are my favorite bags for general use.
shoji
arlington ma
On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 3:25:43 PM UTC-4, greenteadrinkers
Hi Joe,
Are those 650b on the green one? Is Riv trying to decide tire size on the
medium?
I wonder the designed max tire size. Looking forward to this one for my
SO... good thing we're same PBH.
shoji
arlington ma
On Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 2:07:32 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Tom, I
Looks wonderful.
I'm curious as to the design decision in moving to 700C/622 BSD for the
55cm model. Thoughts?
With the move to canti/V-posts, I'm guessing that there's clearance for
wider tires. Perhaps the recommended PBH would be moved higher for the
models?
shoji
arlington ma
On
Riv's Sackville ShopSack large and medium are likely my favorite and most
used bags... for many things bike and not bike.
Medium is great for Wald 137; Large is v. large and fits Wald large basket.
Durable, water resistant (water can and does go through the zipper in
sustained rain). I like
I have my HHH drag brake operated via Shimano deerhead shifter mounted
inboard on Boscos. Going down the hills, I use my thumb to actuate the
drag/disc brake. My shifters are bar-ends (right-rear/left-front); and
brake levers are standard.
Works great for scrubbing speed.
shoji
Arlington MA
Hi Graham,
I'd also consider the A. Homer Hilsen. I've had it set up in many different
ways: Albatross, Moustache/Albastache, drop bars... presently wearing
bullmoose.
I have dynamo lights (rear secula on the chainstay; front IQ-X) and Mark's
rack on front w/basket. It's a versatile bike, and
Hi Robert,
I've got a small HHH, which is mainly used for toodling around town with my
kids. (I often add a Burley piccolo to make is a triple HHH.)
I've used it to go bikecamping on a few occasions. Although it's a long
bike, I've taken it on the Boston-area ferries to get to Cape Cod and to
Hi LL:
For small sizes that you're seeking, I'd recommend a call to Riv. There's
sometimes a hidden treasure in the warehouse of frame sizes at the
extremes. I'm sure they'd like to sell them, if they have them.
Good luck!
shoji
On Monday, January 13, 2020 at 4:26:06 PM UTC-5, Lesli Larson
Hi BBDD,
Happy New Year! And thanks to you and RBW contributors for this thread.
Riv recommends larger size to enable handlebars to-be set in a higher
position relative to the saddle. (Larger frames have longer head tubes,
which means the stem is necessarily higher. Extra-long stems might not
Tim,
I think this is the post to which you're referring?
https://eatbacondontjog.com/post/143963689555/some-ketosis-stuff
Tailwinds, Shoji
On Monday, January 6, 2020 at 5:26:54 PM UTC-5, Tim Tetrault wrote:
>
> Cyclofiend Jim- feel free to delete is this is wy to far off topic for
> this
Ugh... that story is infuriating. I wonder who has a Riv frame formerly
owned by President Carter... hopefully it's being ridden and not just
melted down as scrap metal.
sheesh.
On Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 9:35:31 PM UTC-5, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
wrote:
>
> I can neither confirm or
Hi Amit,
I had a Yepp Maxi rear seat after my kids outgrew the front-mounted Yepp
Mini. It was high quality, and I liked how I could easily remove the seat.
(I would leave it at daycare. Without a child in the seat, I would often
kick into it while mounting the bike... tough to break habits of
Wonderful, Roberta!
I love my Toyo Homer, though I'm curious how the longer chain stay MIT
Homer rides.
Tailwinds, Shoji
On Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 7:38:54 PM UTC-4, REC (Roberta) wrote:
>
> In June, I bought a 54.5 MIT A. Homer Hilsen from RBW member Phil K. (
>
Hi Tim,
I commute in Cambridge/Boston ~15 miles RT, which often includes short
stretches of hard pack trail. My bikes have Compass 38 and 42 (650b) for
the past few years. When I do get flat tires, it's often when the tires are
worn down.
Good luck!
shoji
Arlington MA
On Thursday, July 11,
The custom on the March 6 Blahg?
https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/2019-no-6-early-march-brake-pads-free-books-more-bootses
On Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 12:25:04 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Does anyone remember the fillet-brazed custom with faux head lugs? It had
Another suggestion for shorter riders: check out the high-quality
"children's" bike companies. Generally speaking, the geometry is designed
for and parts picked for shorter riders rather than some bike companies
which try to shrink existing bikes for shorter riders. (This is also what
GP
Hi Rachel,
Did you call Riv? Sometimes they find frames in their storage.
Good luck! I love my [Toyo-made] AHH.
shoji
Arlington MA
On Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 6:58:37 AM UTC-4, Elisabeth Sherwood wrote:
>
> Hi Rachel,
>
> Take a look at Laing Conley's post (lconley) from not too long ago for
I also use chain pliers. That said, in theory, pressing the links together
will facilitate removal by hand. Below is a link. I remember doing this
with intermittent success, but nowadays I grab the pliers.
It seems like 10+ speed chain links are much more difficult.
Hi Adam,
I have small HHH, and friction shift (Shimano 9-speed bar-end shifter,
Deore derailer, IIRC). I haven't had any problems with rear shifting.
Stoker is usually one of my kids (<65 lbs), so there's not much frame flex.
My front shifter (Silver triple) occasionally is problematic for
If your rear saddle bag isn't going to hold too much weight, then maybe try
rigging up the "peck deck" ala Ultraromance. Here's a link to pics+text of
Matt's (of Crust) Nor'easter with the peck deck.
https://bikepacking.com/bikes/matts-crust-nor-easter/
I think different sizes of long-wheelbase
Many thanks for this write up and photo tour. Albas+Basket+Hunq: perfect
for nearly all occasions. Just Ride (or walk+push), indeed.
shoji
Arlington MA
On Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 9:26:49 AM UTC-4, John Rinker wrote:
>
> “Begin by drinking garlic juice immediately!” This was the first piece
Hi,
I like Kryptonite Mini U-lock with pitlocks securing wheels and seatpost.
I find Mini U is fast locking and removal with favorable weight/security.
With reasonable places to lock, it's also likely to hold the bike upright.
Larger U-locks might be easier to find locking locations, but the
Hi Mark,
I and others have done quick-change cockpits.
On my Hunqapillar, it was easy to unclip the canti-straddle cable. Set the
brake cable lengths on multiple cockpits to-be at the same straddle
heights, and there's little adjustment necessary.
Easiest would be to set up down-tube
Here's a youtube video, which might make written instructions easier to
understand:
https://youtu.be/ErUafGLsdGU
There are probably better ones, particularly for your desire to raise the
bars, but this gives you an idea of what to do. (Hammer might or might not
be necessary to unstick the
Hi Doug,
I'm going to guess no, the handlebar height will not be below saddle height
(even slammed).
The moose part is angled upwards. I have bullmoose bars on my AHH, and
though slammed, there's quite a bit of rise to the bars. (I ride saddle
height 69-70cm on my 56cm Toyo AHH.)
Here's
Hi Reed,
I sent you a PM with #23.
Thanks,
Shoji
On Monday, March 18, 2019 at 10:16:07 AM UTC-4, Reed Kennedy wrote:
>
> Sadly the copy Marty was kind enough to send was missing the same pages as
> the one on my site.
>
> Does anyone have a paper copy of Rivendell Reader #23 that includes
This warms my heart. Thank you Roberta, Leah, and Riv!
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 10:25:33 PM UTC-4, REC (Roberta) wrote:
>
> Rivendell and the folks at the RBW board have made my life better! Besides
> riding and loving my most awesome Joe Appaloosa, I’ve gotten a
Hi Jeremy,
I checked the Riv geometry chart:
Clem L has HT angle 71 or 71.5. The front center for Cheviot and Clem L of
comparable size are very close.
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 3:15:56 PM UTC-4, Jeremy Till wrote:
>
> I've also noticed that myself and have wondered
Hi,
I use pitlocks on my AHH and HHH.
I'm not sure that I understand: "When I try to tighten the skewer further
the bald/coned end just turns with it."--> How are you tightening the
skewer? Are you tightening with the pit key and a wrench? And it's not
tightening? Are the threads stripped?
congrats, Bill and ECHS Team.
shoji
Arlington MA
On Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 6:27:16 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> This is not as off-topic as you may think. Grant is deeply interested in
> how my team is doing.
>
> As many of you know, I'm an assistant coach, ride leader and team
Hi Patrick,
Thinking out loud here:
Is there a problem with chain stretch on your drive train? Perhaps most of
your riding is 34T and chain+drive train wears down a bit. You then
encounter situation when you need 24T and install (new) 10T chain. Most of
your chain is partially worn and you
I experienced the connector spinning on a dynamo hub-- I can't remember if
it was SON or SP. It happened because I changed the tire and didn't tighten
the axle enough. There was enough force to hold the wheel in the dropout,
but not enough to keep the connector in place. (I use Pitlocks instead
Hi Patrick,
I use 38mm Loup Loup and 42mm BSP... so quite a bit narrower than 2". With
those tires, I inflate to 25 - 40psi.
For 2" or larger, I'm with you and would go tubeless.
Also, I'm another person who tried Schwalbe extra light tubes, and had
splitting problems (and sealant leakage).
Hi Brett,
I use Orange Seal in tubes (butyl and latex) with Compass 584x38 and 584x42
(regular, not EL casing).
I think it helps, but my frequency of flats was low before sealant. My
rides are generally commutes, and getting a flat can be an expensive
nuisance if I'm late for child pickup.
Leah,
What joy to see one of your stories posted the Friday before Christmas. I'm
so glad you and your friends decided to take on the challenge and were
rewarded in many different ways.
You are a terrific ambassador for bicycling and Rivendell. Perhaps a few
more Rivs coming to the high
Hi Patrick,
Yes, Fabios Chest is designed to-be mounted on handlebars and also on
saddle loops. The YouTube video with Poppi describing the features is
informative. https://youtu.be/Ge4v9t5JkfQ
Good luck!
shoji
On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 6:26:51 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:
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Thank you, thank you, Leah (and Benefactor)!
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 9:09:59 AM UTC-5, ascpgh wrote:
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> Leah, The threshold of something good is always smaller than thought, and
> the consequences seldom a barrier!
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> These are vignettes of how to model our
Hi Daniel,
This is my story! I decided that I wanted to ride a bike from my apartment
to the T station ~April 2008. Public transport wasn't so reliable, and I
wanted to sell my car.
My friend recommended Breezer Uptown 8 without missing a beat, and I
happened to see it at the LBS. To be
Thanks a million for this ride report and interview. Warms my heart and
inspires me.
Tailwinds,
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 6:58:42 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
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> Ride Report: Little Silver Clem
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> In the spirit of this List, I’ve decided to extract a
Have you considered the Sugino OX series? Or Sugino Mighty Tour?
Available in silver, 110/74 BCD, many crank-arm lengths. I think they're
available 11-sp compatible.
OX is available at different price points depending on the level of finish.
Good luck!
shoji
On Thursday, October 25, 2018
Thank you, Leah, for sharing this beautiful story.
Sincerely yours,
Shoji
Arlington MA
On Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 10:59:54 AM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding
Ding! wrote:
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> A Boy, A Bike, and A Benefactor: A True and Heartwarming Rivendell Tale
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> If you are living here and now, you
Congrats, Rod. The best colorway... probably never to-be reproduced. And a
classic Ritchey crank, too.
Hope to see it on the road/bikeway sometime.
shoji
Arlington MA
On Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 3:08:47 PM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote:
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> I drove over to JP this afternoon and found the
you tell me what you’ve liked about the Woom and why you felt it was lesser
> quality than the Islabike? Thanks!!!
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> On Oct 3, 2018, at 11:53 AM, Shoji Takahashi > wrote:
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> Hi BBDD,
> Woom has islets for rack and/or fenders. The Woom6 is for 55" - 65".
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