[RBW] Re: Custom, not a custom

[William R.]

This gets me excited too! I like Mark Nobilette's work a lot and I like 
that Riv is working with him more. Didn't like the way things seemed 
between Riv and Waterford. I thought that the Nobilette Roadeo project 
sounded cool, but now this bike - with brazed on Paul center pulls and more 
tire clearance - sounds really interesting. Also note that what Grant is 
indicating is a complete bike with Nobilette frame for around $4,000 - not 
just a frameset.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] FS: Sackville XS, Brooks, Jones, Schwalbe, etc.

[William R.]

Hi all,


I will cross post this list to the BOB list as well. Just a bunch of stuff 
that I need to clear out of my limited space. All prices include shipping 
to continental US only. All questions and comments welcome and additional 
photos available upon request. Please allow a few days for me to ship. 
Thanks.


https://photos.app.goo.gl/7DfzwB941TdC2te46


Bill in Westchester, NY


*Vee Tire Co Speedster 29 x 2.8 tubeless ready tires* these came on my 
Jones, they are nice tires but I have too many tires. These could work well 
on the new Susie and Gus bikes. Used. Low miles. Pair. $100 shipped


*Schwalbe Thunder Burt Liteskin 29 x 2.1 tires* these are *not* tubeless 
ready tires. Nice, light tires though! Used. One has very low miles. The 
other has more. See photos. Pair. $45 shipped


*Bontrager Revolt Super X 26 x 2.2 tires* these are *not* tubeless ready 
tires. They are nice, light tires that are kind of like 26" Thunder Burts. 
Used. Low miles. Pair. $35 shipped


*Schwalbe Big Ben 650b/27.5 x 50/2.0 wire bead tires* Used. Low miles. 
Pair. $30 shipped


*Bontrager Race Lite 700 x 23 wire bead tires* these are skinny tires! 
Remind yourself what it's like! These would be good tires to use on rollers 
or an indoor trainer also. Two tubes included. Used. Less than one mile! 
Pair. $25 shipped


*Brooks B17 Select* this is raw leather when new version. Nice, gently 
beausaged patina. Very good condition. No adjustment has been made to the 
tension bolt. Only slight cracks around rear rivets. Astronomical when 
bought new. Wrench included. $100 shipped


*Jones saddle *this saddle came on my Jones complete. It has not been used. 
$30 shipped


*Selle Italia saddle* vintage from at least 1983. In good shape. Has some 
scuffs, but no cracks or rips. Nice comfy saddle with bag loops. $30 shipped


*Sackville XS Saddle Sack* used, a little dirt, but in very good condition. 
No rips, no damage, nice bag. Olive. $60 shipped


*Sackville XS Saddle Sack* used, a little dirt, but in very good condition. 
No rips, no damage, nice bag. Has a round light spot compared to rest of 
the bag where a Just Ride patch was stickered on (not stitched). Tan. $60 
shipped


*Jones Loop Handlebar with Jones Grips* technical name is Jones H-Bar SG 
Loop Aluminum. These are the non-butted, heaviest, cheapest Jones H-Bar. A 
nice way to try them out without spending too much. 625 grams. Also 
included are a pair of the Jones Kraton H-Grips with end caps. All are used 
but in very good condition. $75 shipped


*Truvativ Stylo Race Riser Handlebar* see photos for size/dims. Slightly 
used, very good condition. $30 shipped



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[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

[William R.]

Nice Hilsen David Hays. Waterford or Toyo? I would like to have one. MIT, Toyo 
or Waterford wouldn’t matter too much too me. Though, if possible, I would go 
new through RBWHQ to give them the business. I think it would slot in between 
my Roadini and Appaloosa nicely. Enjoy that beautiful bike!

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

[William R.]

Thanks Tom, agreed, it’s a great bike that fits so well. I’m very comfortable 
on it. Rivs just sail when you are out there on them. Fast when I want to be 
and moving along nicely when I don’t care and I’m taking in the scenery. So 
glad I didn’t sell it! Never again! 

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Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

[William R.]

Patrick: 8-10 lbs sounds about right. I had two large and full water bottles in 
it this morning with a couple of pieces of extra clothing, phone, keys and a 
little food. I was afraid it would make the steering floppy, but I was 
pleasantly surprised. Even riding no hands was not a problem. It felt good.

John: yes, it is a klickflix attachment. Nice and secure.

The bag is a little high and not level with the bar. Maybe an inch and a half 
above it. The Klickflix puts the rear of the bag about two inches ahead of the 
bar. It all works quite well for me. No problems. Plenty of room to move about 
the cabin. I like it!

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Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

[William R.]

Hi Rich. Yes, that is the new Mario Zee bridge back there. I still call it 
Tappan Zee. Old habits and time will ultimately decide. Looking forward to the 
MUP opening up across it. They are still working on that. It will open up a 
whole new world of routes soon. -Bill

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Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

[William R.]

John,

I think there’s a good chance that Bon Jons and fenders will work on the 
Roadini. Brake choice will be important and some finagling may be necessary. If 
you go forward with this project, please post the results. Thanks. 

-Bill

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Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

[William R.]

38s will fit on the Roadini with a Paul Racer on the front. Barlow Pass 
shown in photo. I would like to see if the Diacompe 610s might offer a 
little more clearance but have not had the chance to try them yet. If they 
do I might feel bold enough to throw some Steilacooms on. In photos on the 
Riv site, it looks the 610s might offer up a bit more clearance. As is, 
I've been riding the bike like this with the Barlows and I've had zero 
problems and it feels great.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: Self-diagnosed Riv addicts (some) since 1994.

[William R.]

I was super aware of Bridgestone in the late 80's and early 90's. Didn't 
know who Grant was, but I loved the ads and the bikes spoke to me. Never 
owned a Bridgestone though. I think the first time I became aware that 
Rivendell existed was not until late 1999 or early 2000 when I saw a 
beautiful Rivendell custom cross bike on eBay. I remember being stuck on 
that one and drooling over it, but not being remotely able to afford it. I 
lived in San Francisco at the time and they had the US National Cyclocross 
Championships in the Presidio in 1999. I attended and thought cross was 
awesome and I thought the bikes were awesome because they afforded the 
clearances that my road bikes at the time didn't have. I was stuck in a 
racing frame of mind back then and bought a pretty cool cross bike to use 
as a commuter. All was well for a few years. I didn't look deeper into 
Rivendell and in 2000 I moved to Colorado. I kick myself now for not being 
more aware and taking advantage of having Walnut Creek so close and the 
possibility of visiting RBWHQ in the early years. Ouch! In CO I was still 
clinging to the racer mentality but all the time wishing I could have 
bigger tires on my nice road bike for all of the dirt farm roads out there. 
I experimented a lot and was following Riv more and more. Moved east in '04 
and was dreaming heavily of Atlanti and Hilsen's by then, but they still 
seemed a little out of reach for me. Power clip ahead to 2009 and I finally 
made my first plunge and bought a orange, canti Hillborne. Hooked: I've 
always had a Riv since then. A bleu Hillborne next. Today we have 3 Rivs in 
the house: 1 Roadini (mine), 1 Appaloosa (also mine!) and one Betty Foy (my 
wife's). Our kids bikes are also heavily influenced by Riv. My son rides a 
Cross Check and my daughter has a neat Diamondback step through/mixte that 
we got at REI. I'm totally addicted to Rivendells bikes and their ways. 
Current dream is to fill in the gap between the Roadini and Joe with a new 
MIT Hilsen. That may not be in the cards and I will have to live with what 
I've got! Good thing Rivs are so versatile. My two can handle just about 
anything I could dream of doing on a bike at my age. It would just be neat 
to have that Hilsen as my full time fendered bike, the Appaloosa as my full 
time dirt bike and the Roadini as my full time road bike. My love for 
Rivendell continues in tandem with my dreaming! Hmm... tandem... there's a 
thought...

Bill in Westchester, NY 

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[RBW] Shoes for rambling.

[William R.]

I’ve always found the traditional Vans bottoms to be great in dry conditions, 
but add a little water and they have been really bad in my experience. So I 
don’t wear them anymore. Lately my faves have been Addidas Stan Smiths. 
Previously, I liked the Sambas, but the Smiths are even better. I have a couple 
pairs that I got at an Addidas outlet store. From time to time my wife drags me 
to DSW. I always see if there are any crazy deals on similar Addidas with 
uniform, flat bottom treads. I’ve bought a couple Pairs of Sperry’s that way 
and they have been great too. I figure anything designed to be grippy on the 
deck of a boat will work well and they do! For winter I recently bought a pair 
of North Face boots that are water proof and insulated, but otherwise are 
designed more like a sneaker. They have a slightly lugged sole that is overall 
flat and uniform. Nice and warm and grippy on the pedals wet or dry. They are 
called Back-to-Berkeley Redux. These were not cheap though.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Cure for a bad mood, rain ride

[William R.]

Hi Daniel,

My first reaction to this post was “we can attach videos?”, I tried to watch, 
but can’t seem to.

I love my Roadini and have been riding it a lot lately. I’ve been doing shorter 
rides in the cold with lots of climbing to stay warm. The Roadini climbs so 
well with its light and nimble-yet-stable nature. It’s a pleasure to ride.

Incredibly I came pretty close to selling mine a couple of months back. Ever 
thankful to my wife for talking me down from that ledge! Never again, I swear 
it!

Why is your seatpost slipping so much? Wrong size?

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: Did you have a 2018 cycling goal? Did you achieve it?

[William R.]

I agree this is a great thread. Very inspiring. I really like the idea of 
throwing goals out there in front of where you are. This year has continued 
a downward trajectory in overall mileage for me. I'm currently at 1,840+ 
miles on the year and I've given myself the goal of getting to 2k. I'm not 
too upset about it because I had some very great experiences on the bike 
this year. I'm 52 and I have two children, a 10 year old and a 14 yo. I 
live in the burbs and commute into the city. It's hard to find the time but 
I'm working on it. A general goal is to try to be active as much as 
possible. Most days I walk to the train station and from the station to my 
office on the other end of the ride (3.5 miles) and the same back home. 
Back to the bike, when I was younger, I consistently did 5k+ mileage years 
and logged three 7500+ years in my late 30's. As I get older, I envision my 
schedule slowly cracking open again as my kids grow up. My goal is to 
slowly grow the mileage back up. I would really like to ride more regularly 
too. More days where I actually get on the bike. To that end I really like 
Jon's 300 days a year goal. In 2019 I am going to try to tweak my schedule 
and get out there more on a daily basis even if it's for just a half hour 
or 45 minutes of hill climbing in the winter. Good luck to all with their 
goals. There are a lot of good ones here!

Bill in Westchester, NY

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Re: [RBW] Appaloosa 1x9 issue/question

[William R.]

Option "4.)"! Thanks Steve. I had no idea such a thing existed. And I will 
check the spokes. Thanks.

To be clear, this device simply lowers the derailleurs attachment point to 
the bike? Does the Shimano Shadow type derailleur do this as well or does 
this Wolf Tooth component do it better by lowering the attachment point 
even more?

Bill in Westchester, NY

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Re: [RBW] Appaloosa 1x9 issue/question

[William R.]

Good advice Patrick! I did consider going down to a 36t chainring. And if this 
new cassette is less than hoped I may yet. Or like you say, go back to the way 
I had it in the first place and just LCG it when pedaling is no longer optimal! 
Now that I consider it, I’m beginning to wonder what I was thinking. Oh well, 
as long as it’s on and all set up, I might as well try it and see how it goes 
;-).

Bill in Westchester, NY

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Re: [RBW] Appaloosa 1x9 issue/question

[William R.]

Thanks. I did add four links and turned to b screw all the way in. All is 
working well in the stand. Test ride hopefully later today. Thanks again 
all for the input.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: Appaloosa 1x9 issue/question

[William R.]

Eric and Joey: thanks. My thinking was along these lines but I wasn’t sure. I 
will try some of both, b-tension screw and more chain. I guess I will try 
adding 4 links to start? It’s a fairly new chain. I do have more new chains 
though. And I saw there was still quite a lot of b-tension adjustment left. I 
will try using what I’ve got to start. I will let you know how it all turns 
out. Thanks again.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: How young is too young for a boy to get a hatchet?

[William R.]

I've had a Gransfurs hatchet in the house since my son was 10 or so. He's 
14 now and still has all his digits. I showed him early on what he could do 
with it, how sharp it is. He especially likes how you can do pretty precise 
wood shaving with it if you hold it at the head. We have a couple of the 
knives that Riv sold/sells here too. He likes how you can do broader work 
with the axe and fine tune with the knives. Now my daughter is 10. The axe 
kind of scares her, she's not into it, but she likes carving and whittling 
with the knives. I recently scored a 6 lb long handled splitting axe at a 
flea market for $10. That is my favorite new tool. The kids stay away from 
that and my son makes "Here's Johnny!" jokes when I handle it, but it 
splits logs like nobody's business.

Regarding Jerry Garcia: I didn't know that he was missing a finger. Not a 
head, but I like em. Wondering how you axe off a middle finger without 
getting the others. I guess if things are arranged just so.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's BLAHG: Gus Boots update: headbadge, etc.

[William R.]

Excited about the GUS. Especially the filet brazed version. Not sure if I 
will be able to afford one though. Is the difference between filet brazed 
and TIG'ed more than aesthetic? More excited about how the new shifters are 
coming along. I imagine I will get two sets when they become available. 
Thumbies on my Appaloosa and bar ends on my Roadini. They look really nice 
to me.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Jersey

[William R.]

An example of the real deal for sale can be found currently on eBay. No 
affiliation. Size small.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F232959864082

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[RBW] Re: Roadkill intense increase in your area this week?

[William R.]

Hi Lum,

Yes, I have noticed an uptick for sure, up here in New York State just 
north of the city and also closer to where you are. My parents live on the 
Maryland shore and I was down there visiting and riding my Appaloosa this 
past weekend. The squirrels are very active right now and I saw many dead 
ones on the road, some of them spectacularly (and sadly) where I had to 
swing wide to avoid them fenderless. I also saw one deer, a possum, a 
turtle, and a few snakes (one quite large) all dead in the road. Surprised 
to see the deer, don't see too many down there dead or alive. My parents 
live in a quiet area away from the resorts and there is not usually that 
much road kill. It's pretty sad.

Up here in Westchester, County, New York there is also an uptick. There is 
a surprising amount of wildlife here. Lots of chipmunks, squirrels, 
rabbits, skunks, raccoons, possum, deer, foxes and yes, the coyotes to got 
with all of that food. I plan to chime in on Patrick Moore's coyote thread! 
And yes, just a really sad amount of road kill up here at this time. Lots 
of dead chipmonks on the MUP that I ride a lot, so they are getting hit by 
bikes. They are crazy though, zipping back and forth, between my wheels, I 
don't recall ever feeling that I made contact with one though...

Bill in Westchester, NY

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Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse crank wobble/deflection issue(?)

[William R.]

I've been following this thread and I'm surprised that we haven't heard 
from Jan himself. I can share my experience and what I learned going 
through it. When I first got my Rene Herse crankset and SKF bottom bracket 
three years ago, I had a similar experience where the crank was wobbling 
and I couldn't get the derailleur to trim silently. I would be riding and 
looking down, I could see that the crank wasn't running true. It was 
certainly frustrating considering how much money I had just spent! I 
contacted Compass directly and spoke (via email) with Jan himself. First 
off he stated how high the tolerances on the SKF bottom bracket and Herse 
crankset are and how super rare it would be for the spider to not be true. 
More likely was for the chainrings to get bent slightly in shipping and 
easily fixed on the bike with vise grips (with a towel to protect the 
beautiful finish of the rings) and lightly bending them back to true. Most 
likely (and what I was doing wrong) was that something was wrong with with 
the high tolerance of the interface between the crank and the SKF bottom 
bracket. It was coming loose slightly, just enough to put a little wobble 
in the rotation of the crank. To remedy this Jan told me that the interface 
between the crank and bottom bracket should be totally clean of any type of 
grease or lube and tightened to the correct torque. He suggested that I get 
one of the Herse "peanut butter knife" crank bolt wrenches (a knock off the 
old campy wrench for good reason). The length of wrench are ensures that 
you get the bolts in the proper area of torque with out over or under 
tightening. I did both things and haven't had a problem since. The problem 
can also develop when the high tolerance of a new Herse crankset is mated 
to a used and/or less high tolerance bottom bracket. If the interface 
issues between the crank and bb are not recognized and fixed early on, 
irepairable damage can be done to the crank.

Hope this is helpful.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights - Sinewave, IQX, Schmidt?

[William R.]

I use one of the B Icon Core rechargeable lights that I bought from Peter 
2-3 years ago. It is a great light that is going strong despite heavy use 
and abuse. It does have a narrow yet long shaped beam. When riding on area 
paths and trails in total darkness I like to pair it with an older Nite 
Rider MiNute 600 rechargeable. I am very sensitive to bothering others with 
its symmetrical beam though. I keep it pointed down to just light up the 
area directly out in front as I ride. These two lights used in tandem on 
their lowest settings provide plenty of long lasting light and security 
while riding in total darkness for me. But yeah, as soon as I'm back on the 
roads and just need to be seen, I turn the Nite Rider off.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: FS: Roadini 57cm Grilver (nearly) complete build $2200

[William R.]

Hi Raymond,

Sorry it took me so long to respond! Yes, I am asking $2200. And yes, it is 
a beautiful bike.

I know that my original post said I was mostly looking to sell to someone 
local and avoid shipping. But I will "bump" this sale now and say that 
$2200 is the sale price shipped to the continental US. I will pack it 
myself. I have done this many times and am good at it. But, if you wish to 
have it professional packed, you would need to pay one of my local shops to 
do that and then I will pay the actual shipping. For anyone interested 
local to my area with no shipping, the price is now $2100. 

I've been meaning to take more photos of the bike as the buyer would 
receive it. In lieu of that please know that the price does not include the 
saddle and does not include any bags, pedals, bottles & bottle cages, bells 
or electronics that are on the bike in the photos in the original post.

All questions welcome and thanks for your interest.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] FS: Roadini 57cm Grilver (nearly) complete build $2200

[William R.]

With a little reluctance I've decided to sell my Leo Roadini. It is a 
lovely bike, but it is proving to be a rough summer financially in my 
household, so I've decided to let it go. I take solace in the fact that my 
Appaloosa will handle just about all of my needs. I had a lot of fun 
building this Roadini up last fall, but since then I have ridden it less 
than 500 miles, and I've put much more on the Joe.

I built it up with a mix of new and used parts. The Velocity A23/105 
wheelset is new with the build, as are the brake levers and calipers, Paul 
Racer Medium in the front and Shimano Ultegra level in back. This was what 
it took to clear the lovely Compass Barlow Pass tires (700x38). The bike 
rides so nicely with these tires! The Compass/Rene Herse Crankset has been 
around on a couple other builds, but it and the SKF bottom bracket are 
beautiful. The XT rear mech is the oldest part on the bike, but you 
wouldn't know it. The drive train performs flawlessly. The chain was new 
with the build. The Simplex Retrofriction shifters are the bees knees. 48cm 
wide Noodles. It is a great, light, go anywhere road bike. I am 6'1" with a 
87pbh and it fits me perfectly.

Comes as shown in the attached photos except it does not include saddle, 
pedals, bell, bag and click fix front adapter which is on the bike in the 
last photo. I can send more photos on request.

I would love to find someone in the New York City metro area to hand this 
off to. With that said, I will ship at the buyers expense in addition to 
the sale price.

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[RBW] Re: FS/FT: Brooks, Albatross, Technomic, Patagonia, Zefal, Sunrace, Jandd,

[William R.]

Ah, I see, thanks. Which is why mine is a #4! Duh, I thought it was a model 
number. It's too small for my application. Thanks anyway. -Bill

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[RBW] FS/FT: Brooks, Albatross, Technomic, Patagonia, Zefal, Sunrace, Jandd,

[William R.]

Hi. What length is the Zefal HPX 3? If you are nut sure a measurement in inches 
or cm would let me know. And/or what size frame it was fitting on for you. 
Thanks.

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[RBW] Re: Cracking paint or (gulp) cracking frame?

[William R.]

I once suspected that I had a cracked frame at the base of the seat tube in 
the area just above the lug in your first photo. I called the builder of 
the frame and they sent me to a shop that was local to me for inspection. 
The shop mechanic pulled the seat post out of the frame, grabbed a 
flashlight and pointed it down the seat tube while cupping his hand around 
the top of the seat post and the flashlight so no light would leak out 
there. They turned out the lights in the room and we could all clearly see 
the line of light leaking out at the area where I thought the crack was. It 
was a tig welded Reynolds 853 frame and the builder admitted that they had 
made some changes with the building process on the newer frames. Only frame 
I've ever had crack on me and I've always been north of 180lbs, at times 
well north! Anyway, maybe that method would work here too.

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[RBW] Ride Report--La Ruta Loca 200k

[William R.]

Your ride reports keep getting better and better Bill. Very inspirational 
around an area where I lived for a brief spell (‘95-‘00). Was the circuitous 
route around Tiburon Paradise Drive? Pretty views indeed. Looking forward to 
the video. And... orange juice mixed with coke... sounds kind of yucky, but I 
will try anything once!

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[RBW] appaloosa tire fit

[William R.]

Hi Tom. I bought a pair of G Ones and tried them on my Joe. Didn’t even take it 
out of the stand. “Too close for comfort” is an accurate description.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

[William R.]

Oh man... I like that so much! I can't deal. My wife's going to kill me...

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[RBW] Shadowfax Build (Hunqabeam Quickapillar)

[William R.]

Great write up and photos Patrick. It really does disappear into the shadows! 
The pin stripping along the shorelines of the lugs looks elegant and “Rivish”. 
Enjoy your “new” bike!

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[RBW] Re: ROADINI

[William R.]

Tom: pressure front is 63psi and rear about 67 seems to be the sweet spot 
considering my weight. They seem nice and soft, but still hold up over the 
nasties, curbs and such.

Clearance front in the Paul Racer Medium at the top is the tightest at 4mm. The 
arms are super wide. Wider than the fork blades. Clearance to the fork blades 
is 4mm on both sides also. Maybe 3.5. Right in between those two marks.

Bill

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[RBW] Re: ROADINI

[William R.]

Hi Tom. Thanks. The A23 rear is not offset. The wheels are 36h front and rear 
and seem pretty solid. No problems. I like them a lot. I’m 225lbs and have 
Atlas rims on my Appaloosa. These are good so far. I’m pretty handy with a 
spoke wrench, but haven’t had to use it much on these so far. They are cheaper, 
machine built wheels, so that is saying something.

As far as DT shifters go, I agree with everything Eamon said. I will add that I 
really enjoy the movement that they encourage. I’m 52 and my back will be stiff 
post ride if I don’t move around enough. And I really just like the finesse 
required. I like making those little adjustments required with friction 
shifting too. It all adds to the experience. I’ve got thumb shifters right at 
the grips on the Joe. It’s really fun going back and forth between the two 
builds.

I’ve had all of the different shifters besides electronic and I’ve settled on 
these two types (dt and thumbies) for now. Good luck and have fun with the 
choices that you make.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: Bill's 57cm Legolas build thread

[William R.]

Ah, I see, more for adjustment. Very cool though. I will get a pair of 
those! Thanks.

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[RBW] Re: Bill's 57cm Legolas build thread

[William R.]

Really nice Bill. I dig the color choice too. Will look forward to the full 
build and the reports from the kinds of rides you get up to on this Legolas.

I like Romans color too. And the mixed Neo Retros on his. I never thought 
of doing that, but I will now! Another thing I am noticing on Romans is 
that he has attached something that looks like a cable adjuster to the 
release connector on his front Neo Retro. That is a great idea: to attach 
some kind of handle there that facilitates pulling that release out. I 
carry pliers with me for that purpose. I love my Neo Retros on my 
Appaloosa, but releasing them can be a pain. I'm going to try something 
like that. I wonder if he spot welded that on there or just glued it with 
Gorilla glue or something. I may contact him, but thought you might know.

Enjoy the build!

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[RBW] Re: ROADINI

[William R.]

The Paul Racer Medium front was necessary to make the 38s work. Plenty of 
clearance. I've been riding it a lot. They are great. Couple more clearance 
photos...

I believe the new Dia Comp center pull brake Riv is testing may provide the 
same clearance at a lower price point.

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[RBW] Re: ROADINI

[William R.]

Hi Kellie. I'm loving my 57cm Roadini. I agree with Austin's wife: it is 
super smooth typical Riv geometry characteristics and certainly not twitchy 
at all. Nice and light. As shown, it is about 27lbs, which is about 8lbs 
lighter than my Appaloosa. These two bikes are not redundant at all and 
have very separate purposes, I'm really enjoying both!

Build list:
48cm Noodles
Shimano Tiagra level levers
90mm Tallux stem
Simplex dt shift levers
Rene Herse crankset 46t/38t
XT RD
Can't remember which front derailleur off the top of my head
SKF 110mm BB
11-34 9-speed cassette
Brooks B-17 saddle
Paul Racer Medium front brake
Shimano Ultegra level rear side pull
Shimano 105 hubs laced to Velocity A23 rims 36h
Not sure which spokes
Compass Barlow Pass 700x38 tires
Neubaums green with clear shellac
Crank Bros. Candy 2 pedals

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[RBW] Re: Seen on My instagram: 700x55 Compass slicks

[William R.]

Edwin: you won’t regret it. The Snoq’s are great on my Joe. Wear em out while 
we wait for this new size!

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Seen on My instagram: 700x55 Compass slicks

[William R.]

Very interesting indeed Bill! That Instagram post wasn’t dated April 1? I 
wonder if these will fit on my Appaloosa. If my nominal 44mm Snoqualmie Pass 
tires measure actual width of 41mm, will the new 55s measure 50-51mm on the 
same rims (Atlas). I will be eager to find out. As it is, 53s (Maxxis Torch) 
and 54s (Thunderburts) easily fit on the Joe, but Big One’s at 60mm certainly 
did not. 55mm Compass may be the bees knees. 

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[RBW] Re: Choco-Moose Setups.

[William R.]

Here's a shot of mine David. I've got them on the bike they were originally 
made for: my Joe Appaloosa. Ok, ok, maybe they were not specifically made 
for Joe, but they came stock on it, and I couldn't be happier with them 
there and have no desire or plans to switch them out for anything else. The 
whole bike fits me like none other has before. It's glove-like, the fit is. 
If you have a frame that is a little long for you, that is where the 
Choco-M's shine. Because they come back quite a bit. And they have a 
multitude of positions once you get the right reach, which is somewhat 
static since it's a moose bar, so... you'll want a longer top tube than say 
on your drop bar set up (if you have one). 2-3cm longer I would think. With 
the right reach, you will be comfortable up-right on the ends as well as 
forward on flats in front, and everywhere in between. Even in the "Peter 
Sagan, time trailing off the front to the finish" position! Seriously. I 
hope you enjoy them.

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[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

[William R.]

Good to hear Bill, and very inspirational. I often wonder why EBDJ doesn't 
come up here more often. I'm sure most of us have read it, or at least are 
aware of it. However, I am also aware of how incendiary the subject can be, 
its definitely personal for many. With that said... Personally I've 
struggled with it. It is something that is almost constantly on my mind and 
something that I would very much like to be successful with. I'm heavier 
than I should be for sure and I yearn to live the healthier lifestyle that 
EBDJ promotes. Yet, I keep failing and falling off and gaining what I've 
lost back. And I bought and read the book right when it came out! How many 
years has it been? I was also reading a lot of the stuff that Grant was 
talking about before EBDJ came out like Gary Taubes' books. So I've been 
trying and failing for some time now. I don't know... there's a switch in 
my head that needs to be duct taped off or permanently removed! I keep 
trying though and what you have written here helps. Good on ya.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Roadini build and first ride report!

[William R.]

Hi Ty. I will try to weigh it this weekend using my bath scale. But I’m 
guessing on experience that it will be right in the 25-26 pound range. That is 
with the saddlebag loaded with spares. Just right light for me and as I said 
there in my review, very noticeably lighter than my Appaloosa which is probably 
in the low 30’s. -Bill

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[RBW] Re: Riv request for store credits

[William R.]

So happy to read Grants email. Thankful that this drive was successful on the 
plus side. As Rivendell’s are built to last and be passed down to future 
generations, I would like Rivendell to be there for those future generations.


Curious if any of you who have talked to Riv about converting your credits to 
donations were successful?

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Riv request for store credits

[William R.]

Bought a few Hail Mary credits. Any time for Riv. 

Bill in Westchester, NY

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Re: [RBW] OT: Lennard Zinn documents heart problem

[William R.]

No no Peter, you are absolutely not the only person on earth with this 
sensitivity. Our entire society is effected. counter intuitive food choices are 
shoved in our faces at every turn. Most say mmm, tastes good, I’ll take that. 
Few take your path and experiment and find out how healthy they can be and feel 
good. The medical establishment is helplessly entwined in a bull-headed system. 
The doctors are slaves to the big pharma and insurance machine. Many books, as 
I’m sure you know, have been written on this subject including EBDJ.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: Bullmoose vs. Choco-moose

[William R.]

The Chocomooses that came stock on my Appaloosa are bees knees perfect as 
far as I'm concerned. But I definitely don't ride much single track on 
mine. Dirt and that other stuff roads plenty. Rough, badly maintained MUPs, 
yes. The thing that is so great about this set up is how stable it all is. 
But for single track you will want more fast response maneuverability. I 
would say maybe standard Bullmooses may be the way for you to go. But then 
you need to consider that the Appa is designed for bars that sweep back 
with a longer top tube. Maybe a non-moose bar with the right length stem 
will enable you to dial in the reach better. I agree with Jeremy and others 
that are using Jones bars on their Appaloosa's. That might be an avenue for 
you to explore.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: Are you using your real name on here?

[William R.]

I use my formal first name and first initial of my last. These are real. 
Then I sign with my more informal, what I go by of "Bill" and always say 
where I actually reside in Westchester, NY. That is the county that I live 
in. If someone really wanted to find me or mess with me they would have to 
figure out my last name and town/address. And then what a bust it would be, 
they would be so disappointed...

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell prices going up.

[William R.]

Oh man... I just want to add that Grant and Riv struggle to survive from 
year to year in this country that does not support small, successful, 
vibrant, loved, etc. companies like this. Riv employs a bunch of great, 
real people that answer the phone when you call. People who love the 
product just as much as we do. They ride it. They know it. There are a few 
companies that I know of that sell similar product. Some of them are one 
man businesses and/or businesses with fewer employees. I don't know how 
they do it. I respect them too. But Riv, because Grant has stuck to his 
guns always, and respects his employees, struggles at times to take care of 
them. I can and have and will continue to support this. The pricing 
increases seem reasonable to me. I have only ever had Taiwanese built Rivs. 
They have all been great. My Appaloosa is just... wow, the details on that 
frame, the ride quality, the incredible fork, long, sweet wheelbase, the 
lugs, the paint. I got the complete new from Riv for $2,100! Today... I 
don't know, I think it would still be an incredible deal at say $2,750... 
And now I have my Roadini, which again is just beautiful and a joy to ride. 
Grants design is just so spot on for my type of riding. So glad I found Riv 
(or they found me). For all of this and more I say great, really well 
thought out products at great prices. I'm not in a position to buy one of 
the Waterford frames or a custom. But yes, the gap in pricing is reduced, 
and Waterford mystifies me a little. If I were in that market, I would lean 
to the custom Nobilette side, but I feel that both are still really good 
values. The customs just got a little better. But enough blah drivel of 
this Riv fan boy.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: BMC Road vs Roadini

[William R.]

Daniel: my Roadini came with a seat post, as it seems others did. I was 
surprised to see the seatpost in there when I opened up the box. I thought I 
read in one of Grant’s posts that seatposts would not be included. Maybe they 
only had a certain amount.

Regarding tire clearance on the Roadini: I have found that 38 Compass Barlow 
Passes fit with a big BUT: you have to use a Paul Racer Medium brake on the 
front. And no fenders. Clearances are very good though.

I did have a BMC Road in the past and it was very nice indeed, but I agree with 
others that have suggested that it’s geo is more race geo oriented with shorter 
chainstays made it not quite as long haul comfortable and not as easy to get my 
position as upright as my 50’s body requires.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Torque spec for quil stem questions

[William R.]

Nah, you can handle it, I’ve heard word of a branch of ogres in the CO hill 
country who have learned the delicate art of finesse.

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[RBW] Did you lose your Silver Roadeo?

[William R.]

Wow. I hope the owner reads this group. It may help to reach out to rivendell 
directly. They would possibly have records connecting the serial number to the 
owner.

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[RBW] Torque spec for quil stem questions

[William R.]

I am very much a “by feel” kind of tech guy. It’s why I like steel so much. It 
allows you to operate in that manner as long as you are sensible and not a 
brute and know your tools. I have torque wrenches, the old fashioned kind where 
the arm bends and the arrow at the end points to the weight you are applying. I 
rarely use them these days except when I need to loosen some old, too tight 
part with a long arm for leverage. Mostly I have a Allen set that I got a long 
time ago that has longer than normal arms, but not too long. Tightening a nitto 
quill with one of these is perfect because it is impossible to over tighten 
without attaching some long arm to the Allen. Basically I just tighten until 
the wrench starts to hurt my hand alittle. Very unscientific! But I have never 
had a too loose or two tight issue using this method with metal parts.

I loved it when Jan at Compass came out with his “peanut butter knife” crank 
bolt wrench for his René Herse cranks. It is basically a copy of the classic 
Campagnolo tool. This tool fits perfectly around the crank bolt and is shaped 
specifically for optimal hand tightening of the crank bolt. Just tighten until 
your hand hurts and it is tight enough!

I would not use this method with m5 rack, bottle and fender bolts though! One 
could easily strip or snap those! I’m ginger with those.

My probably not too useful two cents on a cold Sunday morning nursing a cold.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Lyli Herse, 1928 - 2018

[William R.]

So sorry to hear this news Jan. What a life Lyli Herse lived. I’m so glad that 
you were able to meet her, ride with her and share the incredible Herse story. 
That the Herse brand continues with such strong stewardship is heartening. 
Adieu Lyli Herse.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Uphill Winds and Downhill Winds

[William R.]

I always enjoy reading your Grid posts Patrick. Another beautiful Colorado day 
despite, or enhanced, by the winds. Pretty impressive that you are now riding 
that terrain on fixed gear. I hope that coming storm is a doozy!

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[RBW] Banana Sax

[William R.]

Me likey! Is it me or would one of these work especially well on the front of 
my Appaloosa with Chocomooses? I think it will be great there. These look 
really good. Gotta get one!

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[RBW] FS: 60cm Sam Hillborne complete, a 54cm Rambouillet complete, and a 60cm Saluki frame/fork, w XTR/Schmidt dynamo 650b wheelset, & GB fenders

[William R.]

Whew! That Saluki is blowing my mind. If I had 1800 and didn’t just buy a 
Roadini I would snatch that up. Seems like an incredible deal with the wheelset 
and fenders. I like the visiting yellow jacket in a few of the pics of the 
headset area. Well, anyway, nice sale, great prices, no association, these will 
go fast!

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: I’ll bite: what is a Randi Jo Pocket Tender?

[William R.]

Yeah... I guess there were only 20 after internal sales. More info in 
Grants new blahg post. I like carrying a camera when I ride and this bag 
looks super convenient for that and lots of other stuff right there on the 
bar. I am also liking the new and upcoming banana bag. Good stuff.

And thanks Wally. I had no idea. Lots out there.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] I’ll bite: what is a Randi Jo Pocket Tender?

[William R.]

I received Rivs November email promo yesterday and down at the bottom they have 
this new bag: Randi Jo XL Pocket tender bag. Looks interesting. Follow the link 
and it’s out of stock. That just makes it look more interesting to me! But what 
is it? All photos show it detached from the bike or person. And they mention an 
existing smaller version. Is this meant to be an under the saddle burrito roll 
type of bag? It kind of looks like one of those bags that free climbers use to 
keep their powder in... makes me wonder if it could also attach to a persons 
hip or like a “fanny pack” or something. Thus the pocket tender name? Anyway, 
never heard of these and they look pretty neat.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: Roadinis could be arriving any day now?

[William R.]

Very nice Nels. The scrub is a great backdrop. Central Washington is so 
different. It looks like the high plains or desert! Enjoy your Rivs, I sure am 
enjoying mine!

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: Oh Boy Got the '96 All Rounder Repainted

[William R.]

That is pretty freaking cool Craig! Nice job. I really like the blue that you 
chose against that lustrous new orange paint. Looks great and gives your Riv a 
unique elegance. Enjoy.

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[RBW] Re: Roadini build and first ride report!

[William R.]

Ann L: thanks! I agree the Grilver encourages all kinds of accessory color 
experimentation! My daughter is pretty into it. She has a Diamondback that we 
got for her at REI. It’s about as “Rivish” as such a thing can be. She rides 
with me often.

Don: yup, as Belopsky said it is a 57cm frame and I have the saddle height set 
at 76.

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[RBW] Re: Roadini build and first ride report!

[William R.]

Thanks Ryan. The neutral gray/silver color invites all kinds of colors in 
doesn't it? I do like how the green and red tie in with the subtle colors 
in the decals.

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[RBW] Re: Roadini build and first ride report!

[William R.]

Thanks Chris. And like Joe, I would like to hear the details of your custom 
paint. Who is doing it and what color or colors.

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[RBW] Re: Roadini build and first ride report!

[William R.]

Ha! You know it Mark. That is easily done on this one!

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[RBW] Roadini build and first ride report!

[William R.]

I took my first "serious" ride on my new Roadini this morning. 28 chilly, 
brisk, Halloween miles! Short version is it is beautiful, awesome and 
everything you expect from Rivendell. You may skip to the photos now if you 
wish...


I was notified that Leo Roadini had arrived at my local FedEx location on 
Friday. Work was crazy and I didn't want to be hasty so I waited until 
Saturday morning to pick it up. Out of the box everything was packed very 
well. My daughter assisted me with unpacking. She complained that it was 
heavy, but I didn't think so... Once unpacked I took a good look at the 
frame. What a beauty! Rivendell's attention to detail is so high. The new 
seat lug is a thing of beauty, right down err up to the little curly cue 
point where the seat post goes in. Nicer than the simple point on my 
Appaloosa. The decals and gorgeous grilver paint are executed so nicely. 
The welds in the places where there are no lugs are uniform and clean. I 
really like the "napkin holders" on the head tube also. I think they serve 
a structural purpose and are aesthetically pleasing too.


We had a lot of soccer and projects for school going on this weekend. I was 
sure I would not get it built up over the weekend. Still, knowing I was 
taking today off, I was hoping that maybe by Tuesday I could get it out for 
at least a shake down ride. Well, as luck would have it, we got hit with a 
pretty nasty east coast rain storm that was just a drencher all day Sunday. 
All soccer was cancelled. Projects were done on Saturday. Besides cooking 
and chasing cabin feverish kids around the house from time to time, I was 
able to focus on the build.


Again, as I went about the build I was continually impressed by Rivs level 
of attention. Obviously they took it out of the box and went over it before 
shipping it on to me. Even the water bottle screws had been taken out and 
the threads lightly greased. I could also tell that a wheel set was very 
lightly installed. Alignment check? I appreciate that they took the time to 
do these things. I have had a couple of other frames from other companies 
that I know were built in the same neighborhood in Taiwan, if not the same 
factory. I never got the impression that they had left their boxes from the 
time they were packed at the factory. Luckily there were no problems with 
those frames, but as time goes on, all of these things that Riv does add up 
and keep me coming back.


The build went smoothly, most of the parts used were from my used parts 
bin. Some of you may remember me trying to sell my Compass Rene Herse 
crankset about a year ago. I'm glad nothing came of that! This is the 
perfect frame for that crank. I also had the SKF bottom bracket, so I 
pulled the one that came with the frame and installed those. The chainrings 
are a little worn though and the cassette that I am using here has some 
miles too. I recently installed a new chain on these used parts and was 
experiencing some chain skip. To avoid that I put a new chain on my 
Appaloosa and used the old chain here. It has maybe 1200 miles on it and it 
worked perfectly. The drive train is quiet, smooth and there is no skip. 
Maybe I can rehab this drivetrain a bit and get the most miles out of it by 
cutting down on the miles that I put on the new chain on the Appaloosa 
before I switch it over to the Roadini little-by-little over time?


When Will called me to tell me that the frame was ready to ship, he also 
mentioned that it was coming with a seat post. I was happy to hear this. I 
thought Grant said that posts would not be included with these Roadini's. 
The only 26.8mm post that I had on hand was a super long mtb post. I didn't 
really want to use that one and was contemplating cutting it. Glad the 
frame came with the post and I didn't have to deal with any of that. The 
only new parts that I had to get were the wheels and the brake calipers. I 
had the buttery Simplex Retrofriction shifters. I also had the cockpit: 48 
Noodles, Shimano levers and Nitto 9cm stem. I have two pretty used tire 
choices that I need to wear out before I get any new tires. I decided to 
start with the Kojaks. They are worn a little square but definitely have 
some life left in them. Nominally they are 35s, but they measure 32 on the 
A23 rims with tubes. I also have a pair of Jack Brown Greens that I suspect 
will measure out closer to their 33.3 size. I have 3 Brooks B17 saddles. 
The newest one is on the Appaloosa and is staying there. My son is using 
another on his Crosscheck. The oldest one by far is this one on this build. 
Bought, used and soaked multiple times since 2009, it was getting a little 
saggy, cracked at the rivets and long in the tooth. Boy, was I happy to see 
that big foam block protecting the fork tips in the box! I went about 
cutting and stuffing per Grants instructions and it feels great now! 
Chainstay protector and bar wrap are Newbaums green (the middle one I think 
in Rivs photos). Lets see, 

[RBW] SFR Marin Mountains 200k 10/28/2017 ride report

[William R.]

Epic and inspiring ride report Bill. Well done getting through the ride within 
the time limit.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] 10x200 challenge complete

[William R.]

Bill: it’s been great reading following along on your adventure and all of the 
great bikes. Really inspiring. And congrats on the weight loss. I don’t have so 
many bikes, but I would like to do miles like that and shed some pounds. Thanks 
for the encouragement!

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] An Autumn Ride, With a Serendipitous Visit to an Outdoor Art Show

[William R.]

Great shots Mark. It truly is lovely around here this time of year. Not today 
though, what wash-out! Thanks for posting. I need to get up there again. It’s 
like where I am, but better! I guess my favorite shot is that cow pie!

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[RBW] Lost & found anything while riding?

[William R.]

I left my saddle bag open once for I don’t know how long. At first I thought 
nothing was missing. Luck! Later I learned that one brand new summer glove was 
missing. The nice ones that Riv sells. Never found it and was stuck with one 
brand new glove. Not a huge financial loss, but still quite Frustrating. 

I have found many items on the paths around here: lights, jackets, keys, etc. 
If they are bright items and off to the side, I just leave them. If they are in 
the path, I pick them up and put them at the nearest entrance, fence post or 
wall. Hopefully the person that lost them will come back and have an easy time 
finding them.

Once on the road I found a wallet. I could tell it hadn’t been there long. 
Opened it up, lots of cash, cards, drivers liscence and business card matching 
name on liscence. I called the guy up and said I had his wallet. He didn’t 
think so, thought I was scamming him or something. Eventually he came around, 
realized it was possible and grew incredibly thankful.

Oh, and on the road over the years, I have found many a tool that has fallen 
off the back of trucks. Those I pick up and keep!

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

[William R.]

If we are talking Surly Steamrollers, the clearance is much better than 25s. It 
will easily fit 38s. Though these days maybe more than that would be good. 38s 
without fenders is pretty much the max. I had one for a few years, and that was 
a few years ago at this point, it was a fun bike as I recall. Only braze ons 
for one bottle, so I never went crazy far on it, but I have other bikes for 
those kinds of rides. It really shined for me in short “spirited” rides. High 
intensity I guess you could say. I had it set up with a “flip flop” hub that 
was fixed on one side and free on the other. Riding fixed was a kick in the 
butt in a fun kind of way. I’m a bigger guy (215+lbs) and so the stout tubing 
worked better for me than it would lighter riders. And with out the other 
components it always felt quite light and nimble. Never had a Quikbeam or any 
of Rivendells other single speed offerings, so can’t compare it. You can always 
find Rivs to feel and perform better, but in a pinch Surlys are not too bad. 
Disclaimer: just one guys two cents.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: Roadinis could be arriving any day now?

[William R.]

Will called me last night. My 57cm Grilver Roadini is there. I am building it 
up myself so the frame should be on its way to me today. Can’t wait!

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Wrecked my Atlantis

[William R.]

Hi John,

Sorry to hear of your accident. Hope you are feeling better. I live across the 
river in Westchester. It’s not hard to imagine such a thing happening. These 
things happen anywhere.

Are you thinking about Grants Appaloosa option? Not sure what size Atlantis you 
have, but if you are interested in seeing and/or trying one, I’ve got one. It’s 
a 58. Same intended purpose as an Atlantis, but different, I love mine.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Thoughts on Devold boxer briefs?

[William R.]

The Devolder wool boxer briefs that Riv sells are my favorites to wear under 
Musa shorts, pants, knickers, Compass knickers and some "big s" casual shorts 
that I got this spring. The boxers just disappear for me under those yet they 
provide the non-chafing support that I need. They wick away moisture like no 
others, hang dry quickly after use and stay clean for a week of use between 
washing alternating two pairs.

Two pairs alternated daily last me a year before they wear thin and holes 
develop in areas. So I generally buy two new pairs from Riv every spring.

This spring when I went to the Riv site to replace them they were out of my 
size. I waited for restock, but time was going by and I needed them. Looking 
for the exact style that Riv carries elsewhere was frustrating.

So I ended up getting the two pairs of wool boxer briefs that I have been using 
this year from an unlikely source for me. I will just call them "big 
(overpriced) r". These wool briefs were priced more in line with my price point 
than their other offerings. And they have served me well. Comparable to the 
Devolders. Not made in Norway, but Vietnam, and they may be longer lasting. 
Only half way through my year of use, so only time will tell on that last 
point. So far so good though.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Favorite Platform Pedals

[William R.]

Really happy with the VP "Push N2" aka VP-539 pedals that came stock on my 
Appaloosa. They are super grippy with 10 spikes per side. Nice and thin like 
the more expensive gripsters, but they also have reflectors. I liked them so 
much that I bought a couple pairs online (Riv does not sell them) for $26 each. 
But the originals are still going strong after thousands of miles of heavy 
(me!) use. My son has a pair on his cross check and likes them a lot. And I 
still have a new back up pair. They are black if that is an issue. The main 
platforms are some kind of super tough plastic.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: 200 miles on 10 bikes, an essentially pointless self-challenge

[William R.]

Bill,

I've been following this thread and enjoying your bikes and stories. 1000 miles 
in a month is pretty impressive. I know there are segments of the cycling 
populace where that's not that big of a deal. But in this segment, where a lot 
of us are (ageing, speaking of myself only!) working stiffs with families, I 
know that is no small feat. Looking back through my Cyclemeter meter app shows 
699 as my highest monthly mileage. And that was a May a couple years back that 
was unusually dry for the north east and I rode every day with not too many 
miles in my legs from the preceding months. And I remember really "feeling" it! 
Good on you! Looking forward to the rest of your bikes and your sabbatical.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] FS: Tektro V-Brakes, Stems, Stem Adapters, Raceface, SRAM, Drillium!

[William R.]

Hi. Clearing out some smalls that I just don't use. Making room for 
Roadini. All prices include shipping to conus. Let me know of any problems 
viewing flickr pics or if you need more pics. First come first served, 
confirm first and then Paypal friends and family please!

Bill in Westchester, NY

Tektro V-Brakeset. Levers and Calipers pulled off of my Appaloosa after 
about 6 months of use. Pads are pretty worn. $40

Threaded to Threadless Stem Adapter. I got this by mistake. It does not fit 
a 1" threaded steerer (22.2). It DOES fit a rare 1.125" threaded steerer 
(25.4). No star nut or top cap. New. $10

Gran Compe 202 Non Aero Brake Levers. Drilled! Super cool. Super nice. Very 
little signs of use because I barely used them! $40

Velo Orange Threadless Stem Adapter. Fits in a regular 1" (22.2) threaded 
steerer and works with a 1.125" (28.6) stem. Nice silver finish. Barely 
used. Just one insertion mark. $15

SR Laprade 27.2 Fluted Seat Post. Old. Used. But in very good, functional 
shape. $30

Raceface 1X Narrow/Wide 38T Chainring. Lightly used. No wear to the teeth. 
Only some paint missing. Maybe 100 miles max. 1X was not for me. $25

Nitto Technomic Stem. Tall. 26.0 clamp, 12cm length. 240 mm overall height 
(16cm above minimum insert line). 22.2 quill. $30

Nitto Tallux Stem. Tall like the Technomic above. Higher quality finish 
though. 26.0 clamp. 9cm length. 22.2 quill. $40

SRAM Apex Compact Crankset with GXP Bottom Bracket. 175mm crank arm length. 
Quite used but still smooth and functional. Lots of 'beuse, see photos. $30

https://www.flickr.com/photos/24928837@N08/shares/3z51y1

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[RBW] Roadini Gray vs Blue?

[William R.]

It's hard to go wrong. The biggest challenge with Riv colors is choosing. I 
thought the original blue and butternut colors for the Appaloosa looked so nice 
together on the log when they first showed them. I went back and forth many 
times before landing on the "bustard". But now I have celeste Newbaums tape on 
the bars and as the chainstay protector. Shellacked it looks close to the blue, 
so I've got that combo I always liked.

With the Roadini the decision was easier. The silvery grey with the Italian 
tricolor in the decals looks pretty badass to me. The noodle handlebar that I 
have ready for it already has multiple spare colors of Newbaums on it. I think 
it will look neat and eclectic, just like me!

But really, I don't think you can go wrong with a Riv color. They have such 
good taste and really think it through. I think... :-)

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Roadini!

[William R.]

I put down for a 57cm in "grilver". Most of the parts that I need are in the 
parts bin, including noodles, simplex dt shifters, xt mech, Brooks b17, and 
Herse crankset, so it's going to be a pretty nice build. My Appaloosa has been 
a fit and comfort revelation for me. But I have missed having a drop bar bike. 
From what geo specs are known, it looks like it will be a similar ride quality 
to the Joe. Hopefully this will be a "best of both worlds" bike for me. Really 
looking forward to it!

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: Terrific Writeup on the origins of Rivendell by Jan Heine

[William R.]

Mojo: beautiful AllRounder. Re: the chameleon paint: was that a production 
color, custom or custom repaint?

Great write up in the summer issue of BQ. First thing I read when I got my copy 
in the mail. 

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: What 'fast' tires for Rivendell Atlantis?

[William R.]

John G.: Are you riding the EL Snoqualmies? Sorry to hear about your rash of 
flats. I recently had Rich Lesnick build me a new Atlas rim wheelset for my 
Appaloosa and I've shod it with the standard Snoqs. No flats yet, but because 
I'm weary of flats on my limited time weekday rides, I've been using them on 
the weekends only. During the week I am riding Maxxis Torch tires that measure 
53mm on the stock wheelset that came with the Joe. They are fast, grippy and 
cushy. Really good all rounder tire in my opinion. 600 grams each - not too bad 
in the weight dept. light supple casing very comparable to Schwalbe Lite Skin. 
More tread tho, and zero flats so far. Will 53mm fit the Atlantis? If so maybe 
give them a try.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: Bike computer

[William R.]

I like the Cyclometer app on my iPhone. Sure that it is available for any 
smart phone. I turn it on before I head out, put my phone to sleep and put 
it in my saddle bag, when I get home I stop it and it has all the data I 
care about and then some. 

Bill in Westchester, NY

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Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders - worth the safety risks? Rethinking my fender use.

[William R.]

Thanks John. I will keep them in mind. Also the colorful new ones that Riv has. 
Last night I crudely cut one out of an old water bottle and duct taped it to 
the front fender. Of course it was completely dry out there this morning. If it 
has the desired result I may "upgrade" to an actual product mudlap at some 
point.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: Fenders - worth the safety risks? Rethinking my fender use.

[William R.]

When the weather gets generally dry I prefer to not have fenders on my 
Appaloosa. We do have a lot of squirrelly squirrels here in the north 
eastern US. Lots of rabbits too on the MUP. They behave differently from 
squirrels but also unpredictably! So, yes, I worry about that happening. 
Sticks too. Hasn't happened yet, but still... I would say it's about 50/50 
for the year on average having fenders on/off. I totally agree with bsnyc 
about riding through unknown nasty stuff in the city too. So when I head in 
that direction I like to be covered. It has been pretty wet here for most 
of May. My morning ride for the 1st of June was no different. My back side 
and saddle bag stay dry as does the headset. But with all of the organic 
matter falling from the trees right now I've been getting this mess. I 
think I will try to make a mud flap from an old water bottle tonight and 
see how that goes. Seems like I just need one on the front so I will start 
with that. Those are the P65s over Maxxis Torches if anyone wants to know. 

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[RBW] Butch Bubbe

[William R.]

What the other Bill said from another Bill!

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] 62cm Appaloosa

[William R.]

Nice Jay! Enjoy it! I love seeing all of these different Appaloosa builds. The 
silver looks great and I like how the Soma bar and other black bits tie in. 

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Dropbar Appaloosa

[William R.]

Well there's a couple of nice looking bikes Sky! The Appaloosa looks nice, long 
and low. I am on my iPhone but will try to open your super imposed image later 
in a photo app. I will never say never but I'm thinking drops aren't for me on 
my Appaloosa. I can dig it though. Interested in hearing your long term 
impressions of it. Enjoy!

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] New Appaloosa

[William R.]

Very nice Andrew! You will enjoy it. I've been riding mine for well over a year 
now. So happy am I with it, it has become my only bike. I've really gotten in 
tune to it and it's ride characteristics. It cruises and flows. I love the way 
I can "pump and bump" it around obstacles real and imagined. It really flies!

-Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: PSA: 60cm Quickbeam on eBay

[William R.]

Nice one. Always wanted one of these. My size. I don't quite have those 
funds... But, just in case, is that slight dent in the top tube near the 
saddle anything to be concerned about? Or is that another one of the many 
benefits of steel: not worrying about such things?

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Choco-moose Love?

[William R.]

Still rocking and loving the Choco Mooses that came stock on my Appaloosa over 
a year ago. Sometimes I think about trying some Choco Norms to see if I like a 
slightly different angle or if I want to lower them more than I can with the 
mooses. But that's usually when my mind is wandering off the bike. While 
riding, they are just perfect, no need to change a thing.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] FS: Atlas/LX Rich Lesnik 650b Wheelset w/Babyshoe Pass Tires

[William R.]

Selling a really nice Rich Lesnik built 650b wheelset. Perfectly true, low 
miles. No brake pad ridging in the rims at all. 32 spokes front and rear. 
The Babyshoe Pass front tire is in very good condition. You can still see 
all of the tread. The rear is more worn and there is a quarter inch gash 
(see second photo) that while it does not go all the way through, I can see 
the casing. I would say it still has enough life in it with a boot on that 
spot. Enough to get a feel for these great tires at least.

They come as shown in photos with tires, tubes and skewers. 

$325 shipped to CONUS

More photos available on request.

Thanks for taking a look.

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[RBW] Re: New bike--Joe Appaloosa

[William R.]

Very nice Roberta! Enjoy it. The magenta tape with the mustard frame color 
and cork grips all look really nice together.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: 700 x 45-50 options

[William R.]

Spot on Stuart. Great photos too, really nice Joe! Read about the Torches here 
and checked out Maxxis' specs. They sounded so good I ordered a pair from 
Germany. While I waited for them to arrive, I took the Almotions off (don't 
think I can ever like them) and replaced them with my Lite Skin Thunder Burts. 
The Thunder Burts are so good. The only place I feel they are lacking a little 
is on pavement. And most of my rides involve at least 50% pavement. That has 
kept my eyes open for a better all rounder. Enter the Torches. Comparing them 
side by side before mounting the casings seem almost identical. And right away 
I noticed abrupt start and uniform thickness of the tread from edge to edge. I 
guess that is where the extra 200 grams per tire is. Still, these are a good 
200 grams per tire less than the Almotions too. I like the Torches a lot. I 
think the only area they are lacking a. It against the T-Burts is weight. I 
have been riding them daily for a week now. They are fast and corner better 
than any tire in this size range that I have tried. I guess they perform like a 
good bmx tire should. I plan to keep these on as my favorite all round tire. If 
I do an all or mostly dirt ride I will put the Thunder Burts on. Though I am 
guessing the Torches will perform well in the dirt too. 

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: 700 x 45-50 options

[William R.]

Roy: Tubed. Nice extra light SV19 tubes.

Bill "never gone tubeless" in Westchester, NY

On Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 1:40:24 PM UTC-4, Roy Drinkwater wrote:
>
> William, did you set up the Almotions tubed or tubeless? 
>
> Roy Drinkwater 
> Lititz, PA 
>

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[RBW] Re: Car Bike Rack

[William R.]

I may try that Les. It makes sense to try an adapter with my existing rack 
first. It's an older 2" Yakima upright. Thanks. -Bill

On Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 2:19:42 PM UTC-4, Les Lammers wrote:
>
> I'd try a quality hitch adapter first. The extra few inches of overhang 
> will not be an issue.
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: 700 x 45-50 options

[William R.]

These Almotions are the first Schwalbe tires that I have bought that were 
anything other than perfectly round. I have had Kojaks, Big Bens and 
Thunder Burts. All were/are great. Third ride on these this morning and 
they seem to be getting better little by little. Or am I getting used to 
it? I will keep riding them and see. It certainly doesn't seem as painfully 
obvious as it was when I first rolled on them.

And yes Scott, the reflective stripe on these is all over the place, that 
will never smooth out. More eye catching for drivers though! So a plus?

-Bill "not giving up on Schwalbe" in Westchester, NY

On Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 1:05:48 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> I wonder if quality has declined? I've owned 3 pairs of BAs, the first 
> dating back to their initial appearance in the early 2000s (when they cost 
> $80 or more retail!). This was a 26 X 60 mm pair. The next pair, circa 
> 2010, was a 700C X 60 pair; and the last, a couple of years later, was a 
> pair of the 700C X 60 folding Liteskin model, with thinner sidewalls. All 
> were perfectly round on a variety of rims, and all rode very, very smoothly.
>
> I've also owned numerous pairs of Kojaks; ditto. And F Freds, of course, 
> again, ditto.
>
> Have others found poor quality in Schwalbe tires? I hope it's not a trend.
>
> On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 11:01 AM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch <
> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com > wrote:
>
>> I've had the lumpy/bumpy issue with three of the four sets of Schwalbe 
>> tires I've owned.  I really, really like the Big Apples but I'm reluctant 
>> to buy new ones because I don't want a lumpy tire and I don't want the 
>> hassle of having to return a lumpy tire.  
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Car Bike Rack

[William R.]

Thanks for sharing Leah. This Saris looks like it would be a good rack for 
my situation. I am currently experiencing a car rack conundrum though. We 
are a one car family (my wife and I, plus two kids) and we just recently 
bought a new-to-us Outback wagon. It came with a nice 1.25" trailer hitch 
installed. I think I may need to upgrade to 2" though as the choices 
(strength?) of rear bike carriers seem limited in that size. And I know 
that there are 1.25" to 2" adapters available, but they kind of scare me 
and put the rack further behind the car about 6". So... I either upgrade 
the hitch to a 2" or go with something like the Kuat Transfer that can take 
three bikes on a 1.25" hitch and put one bike on the roof? Or in the trunk? 
But that doesn't really work because when we are going on trips with the 
dog in the trunk and all of our stuff in a pod on the roof (because of dog 
in the trunk!), this is the most common time that we actually want all four 
bikes on the car. I'm not even sure if there will be room on the roof for a 
bike and the pod (36" wide)...  As you can see, I don't really have this 
figured out yet. Any thoughts would be great appreciated. 
>
>
Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: Ride Report from Beacon: An Applaloosa and a Rivendell Fork Hit the Road

[William R.]

Hi Roberta,

The bag is a Sackville Saddlesack XSmall - tan available from Riv here: 
https://www.rivbike.com/collections/bags/products/sackville-saddlesack-xsmall-tan
It is a great bag and cavernous for anything with XSmall in its description. 
Not so big that it hits the backs of your legs while pedaling.

That area where Mark lives is great riding and worth the trip if it seems far. 
I drove up on Saturday from Dobbs Ferry, New York and it took just under a 
hour. Next time I hope to also be in "shape" and ride up.

When these future rides happen, all will be welcome.

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: 700 x 45-50 options

[William R.]

I have been riding the Schwalbe Almotions (50-622) on my Appaloosa for a 
couple of days. They came folded. Very stiff sidewalls. I mounted them on 
Atlas rims on Friday night, spun them in the stand, very lumpy. I let the 
air out a couple of times and tried to get them seated better. Rode them on 
the ride with Mark in Beacon on Saturday and they were just really 
lumpy/bumpy, but it seemed like they were getting smoother as time and the 
miles went by. Dropped the pressure to 50 rear/45 front before heading out 
on Sunday. They were better. I want to like them. I am going to give them a 
good chance and see if they round perfectly out. If not, back on will go 
the T-Burts, they will go back on at some point anyway, they are so good! I 
put the Snoqualmie's that I had on the Cross Check build that I am doing 
for my son. I might get another pair for my go fast summer tires. There 
seems to be a gap there in 622 fast, light tread tires from 44 (41 really 
in the Snoqs) to about 60. I wish Schwalbe would fill up their Kojak line 
with 45, 50, 55+ sizes and size down their Big Ones through the same range. 
And as long as I am wishing, I wish Jan would come out with some 48, 54 and 
60's in 700/622 fast tires. Those Torches look like they would be good on 
the Appaloosa too. I will look forward to your report on them Stuart.

-Bill in Westchester, NY

My 58cm Appaloosa with the Almotions (50-622) and fenders:




On Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 12:02:07 PM UTC-4, Scott Blouke wrote:
>
> I just picked up a set of Schwalbe almotions in 50-584 but they make a 
> 50-622 and a 55-622 and this one might be exactly the size you are looking 
> for if they are a bit undersized.
> They are currently only measuring out to 43mm wide on synergies but they 
> are taller then the 42-584 Marathons they replaced.
> I got them to mount tubeless on a set of cliffhangers so we will see once 
> all those parts come in.
> They seem tough but still roll well.
>

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[RBW] Ride Report from Beacon: An Applaloosa and a Rivendell Fork Hit the Road

[William R.]

Hey, sorry it took me so long to notice this post. It was a fun ride in an area 
that I have never been before. Nice rolling terrain and very light traffic. I 
am seeing a lot of shots that I did not realize you were taking. Good job! 
Thanks again. Looking forward to more rides at warmer times! 

Bill in Westchester, NY

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[RBW] Re: WTT: my Boscoe for your Noodle

[William R.]

I've made a deal. Thanks all. -Bill

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