[RBW] Re: Adam's Chev on the BLUG

[adam leibow]

just saw it, Joe - looking good. i'll try mine like this eventually...

On Friday, January 12, 2018 at 3:46:25 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Hey Adam, I got the front derailer installed on my 2-speed Chev and it 
> shifted great with the Paul Melvin. It's a really cool setup  (new pics 
> on my Cheviot thread) 

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[RBW] Re: Adam's Chev on the BLUG

[Joe Bernard]

Hey Adam, I got the front derailer installed on my 2-speed Chev and it shifted 
great with the Paul Melvin. It's a really cool setup  (new pics on my Cheviot 
thread) 

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[RBW] Re: Adam's Chev on the BLUG

[Surlyprof]

Agreed on the large Wald.  I just took a medium USPS box to the post office 
yesterday in my medium.  They aren’t that big but only fit sideways.

John

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[RBW] Re: Adam's Chev on the BLUG

[Ty Smith]

+1 on the "huge" not being that huge. It's big enough for most things for 
me, but when I happened upon the "Giant" size on the Wald site I was 
somewhat disappointed that I was not aware there was one larger.

Full disclosure: I have mine on my Xtracycle which is a cargo bike. For 
most folks, the Riv "Huge" would be big enough. 

I'd just like to be able to fit BOTH my Yorkies when we go for a ride... ;)





On Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 5:19:04 PM UTC-8, adam leibow wrote:
>
> Sean, 
>
> Sorry for the delay in reply. I have the large wald basket, which I guess 
> rivbike.com calls "huge." I recommend this size. The medium feels small 
> and my girlfriend would tell you it's not big enough (she has it on her 
> Atlantis) for commuting and general use. The Large/Huge (whatever you want 
> to call it) is the sweet spot IMO where you can fit a ton of stuff in it, 
> almost to the point where you probably risk hurting/bending your smaller 
> nitto rack if you overfill it with heavy stuff. This is why I have the 
> marks rack with double struts + irish strap connecting the tombstone on the 
> rack to the bars for added support. Something like a pass and stow would be 
> able to handle a heavier load with more confidence but looks less elegant 
> and adds even more weight to the total ride. 
>
> Additionally, if you ever bike camp, the medium won't be big enough by a 
> longshot IME. My fav setup for a s24o would be the combo of the marks rack 
> with large/huge basket and large sackville (pictured on my cheviot) plus a 
> large saddlebag like a Makeshifter outback or Ultra Swift Fabios chest or 
> w/e it's called. 
>
> The reason I am hesitant to call the large "huge" (as Rivendell does) is 
> there exists an even larger size, "giant," which is truly huge and might be 
> confused as being the "huge" Riv sells, were you to ask for the "huge" at 
> your local bike store. 
>
> Happy Trails
>
> Adam
>
>
>
>
> On Monday, December 25, 2017 at 8:31:47 AM UTC-8, SeanMac wrote:
>>
>>
>> Great looking bike, Adam.
>>
>> I've got a 60 cm in grey that I built up over the summer.  It is used as 
>> a grocery getter and a trail rider.  With winter firmly in place in western 
>> New York, I've got the bike in the basement so that I can make a few 
>> modifications.  I currently have a Mark's rack on the bike and an Ostrich 
>> handlebar bag.  However, I would like to replace the bag with a Wald 
>> basket.  However, I am struggling to decide whether to get the medium or 
>> the huge Wald basket.  
>>
>> What rack / basket combo is on your Cheviot?  Do you have any issues with 
>> the brake / shift cables getting in the way of the basket?
>>
>> Thanks for the information.  I'd love to hear suggestions / 
>> recommendations from the group.
>>
>> Sean
>> EA, NY
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Adam's Chev on the BLUG

[adam leibow]

Sean, 

Sorry for the delay in reply. I have the large wald basket, which I guess 
rivbike.com calls "huge." I recommend this size. The medium feels small and 
my girlfriend would tell you it's not big enough (she has it on her 
Atlantis) for commuting and general use. The Large/Huge (whatever you want 
to call it) is the sweet spot IMO where you can fit a ton of stuff in it, 
almost to the point where you probably risk hurting/bending your smaller 
nitto rack if you overfill it with heavy stuff. This is why I have the 
marks rack with double struts + irish strap connecting the tombstone on the 
rack to the bars for added support. Something like a pass and stow would be 
able to handle a heavier load with more confidence but looks less elegant 
and adds even more weight to the total ride. 

Additionally, if you ever bike camp, the medium won't be big enough by a 
longshot IME. My fav setup for a s24o would be the combo of the marks rack 
with large/huge basket and large sackville (pictured on my cheviot) plus a 
large saddlebag like a Makeshifter outback or Ultra Swift Fabios chest or 
w/e it's called. 

The reason I am hesitant to call the large "huge" (as Rivendell does) is 
there exists an even larger size, "giant," which is truly huge and might be 
confused as being the "huge" Riv sells, were you to ask for the "huge" at 
your local bike store. 

Happy Trails

Adam




On Monday, December 25, 2017 at 8:31:47 AM UTC-8, SeanMac wrote:
>
>
> Great looking bike, Adam.
>
> I've got a 60 cm in grey that I built up over the summer.  It is used as a 
> grocery getter and a trail rider.  With winter firmly in place in western 
> New York, I've got the bike in the basement so that I can make a few 
> modifications.  I currently have a Mark's rack on the bike and an Ostrich 
> handlebar bag.  However, I would like to replace the bag with a Wald 
> basket.  However, I am struggling to decide whether to get the medium or 
> the huge Wald basket.  
>
> What rack / basket combo is on your Cheviot?  Do you have any issues with 
> the brake / shift cables getting in the way of the basket?
>
> Thanks for the information.  I'd love to hear suggestions / 
> recommendations from the group.
>
> Sean
> EA, NY
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Adam's Chev on the BLUG

[Evan E.]

Sean,

If you have a Mark's rack, I think the medium basket is a good choice 
because it's not only well-sized for a smallish rack but because, per 
Rivendell, the rack has a limit of 4.4 pounds. Easier to keep your load 
under that weight when you have a medium basket.

Evan E.
SF, CA 

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[RBW] Re: Adam's Chev on the BLUG

[SeanMac]

Great looking bike, Adam.

I've got a 60 cm in grey that I built up over the summer.  It is used as a 
grocery getter and a trail rider.  With winter firmly in place in western 
New York, I've got the bike in the basement so that I can make a few 
modifications.  I currently have a Mark's rack on the bike and an Ostrich 
handlebar bag.  However, I would like to replace the bag with a Wald 
basket.  However, I am struggling to decide whether to get the medium or 
the huge Wald basket.  

What rack / basket combo is on your Cheviot?  Do you have any issues with 
the brake / shift cables getting in the way of the basket?

Thanks for the information.  I'd love to hear suggestions / recommendations 
from the group.

Sean
EA, NY


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[RBW] Re: Adam's Chev on the BLUG

[Joe Bernard]

I'm getting custom paint..it's going to be Candy Apple Red. Hey, I'll bet it 
would look great with cream tires!

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[RBW] Re: Adam's Chev on the BLUG

[Paul Choi]

Joe, would love to see a picture of your 55 Chev in blue. 

On Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 12:16:22 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> I dig the slammed Bullmoose and fistful of seatpost, it gives the bike an 
> "it's all frame" look that really works for me. I'll have the same seatpost 
> height on my 55cm Chev, so I might get the same look with Jones 2.5 Loop 
> bars. It's gonna be rad!

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[RBW] Re: Adam's Chev on the BLUG

[Joe Bernard]

I dig the slammed Bullmoose and fistful of seatpost, it gives the bike an "it's 
all frame" look that really works for me. I'll have the same seatpost height on 
my 55cm Chev, so I might get the same look with Jones 2.5 Loop bars. It's gonna 
be rad!

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[RBW] Re: Adam's Chev on the BLUG

[RichS]

Kudos to Adam on his Chev. Wow! That is a truly distinctive and fun looking 
bike.

Best,
Richard

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