That's a really nice bike...a dead giveaway to the relative age would be
the Reynolds transfers but maybe the prior owner(s) removed them. I like
that silver and blue colour scheme though, and it looks like it was very
well looked-after. Enjoy!
On Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 8:02:28 PM UTC-5,
I like it! A number of us have converted them to 650B it seems. Makes for a
great riding bike.
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On Apr 26, 2015, at 10:17 PM, carnerda...@bellsouth.net
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picture as requested:
Man, I don't know about that stem. You may be at the allowable height mark,
but I think you're pushing your luck with the bending forces this will
allow you to transmit through the part of the stem outside the frame. I
really think you should consider dropping it at least an inch.
On Saturday,
Dear Joe,
Thanks for your thoughts and concern. For comparison purposes, when I was
in the initial build stages I had the noodles in a Nitto Dirt Drop stem(
8cm); this current stem gets the bars to the same height and 1cm closer
than with the dirt drop extended to maximum/minimum insertion
Just a thought, we've discussed here (re racks) how conservative Nitto is
regarding weight, etc. it would seem likely that they wouldn't sell a tall
stem if there was a safety concern.
Steve
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Hi Erl,
I believe the Dirt Drop stem and the Technomic stem you have are made in
different processes. The Dirt Drop is cold forged, while the Technomic
Standard is not. This makes the Dirt Drop stiffer. Additionally, having
less quill showing will have less flex.
Either way, it's your bike and
Dave,
Thanks. You are correct on the different processes from what I have read.
I will not be using the bike, as currently set up, for any off road
riding. However, I always try to keep the limitations of my equipment in
mind and will take into account the limitations of this long stem as I
picture as requested:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/carner/17283504245/in/photostream/lightbox/
On Sunday, Octobe r 26, 2014 at 8:02:28 PM UTC-5, WETH wrote:
The FedEx driver delivered my new-to-me Rivendell Road frame and fork on
Saturday. There is nothing quite like the anticipation of a
While the winter project stretched a bit into spring, the Riv Road 650b
conversion and new build is finally, almost complete.
Pictures here: https://flickr.com/photos/86975051@N08/sets/72157646658697853
Component specs:
Tektro R559 brakes
TRP brake levers
Kmc chain
Altus rear derailleur
11-32
Very nice bike, but surely you are joking with that stem? It looks as if
you are far above the minimum insert line.
If you are serious, and it works, then Kudos and enjoy it!
Patrick il faut de tout pour faire un monde! Moore, who just turned a
brief PO run into a very nice 20 mile rt on his '03
Patrick, I like my bars high. It helps me enjoy the ride. The stem is at the
maximum but still allowable height. If your interested:
http://americancyclery.com/products/nitto-technomics-280mm-1-quill-stem-26-0-clamp
Eric, had I not found the stem linked to above, it was the method in the
Beautiful bike, Erl! I really like the blue bar tape with your paint scheme,
that blue head tube is so nice with the silver. Two 650b Rivs in the
neighborhood now! I will be riding again soon, was doing some tinkering on the
bike today, can't wait to see your new one in person.
Steve
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What color red is your bike? Looks perfect for the next repainted I need to
get started on.
Bruce
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I'm not sure exactly what color it is. It's in between garnet metallic and
intense red on Waterford's current color swatch
http://waterfordbikes.com/w/ordering/finish/stock-waterford-colors/. It
has a light metallic sparkle in it, but it's lighter than their current
garnet. I met a
Tim,
Thanks for the great idea of converting to 650. I had pondered it, but I
had figured the bb would be too low. Glad to know it works, and I think I
will go with 650 wheels as well. A few questions if you don't mind:
Do you use a 170 crank length?
Which brakes do you use with the 650
Bruce,
Thanks for the help identifying the frame.
On your road, what brakes are you using and what tire 650b tire size do you
like?
Thanks again,
Erl
On Tuesday, October 28, 2014 6:54:15 AM UTC-4, Fullylugged wrote:
Erl
With a 96 production date, yours is a road standard. About this
Seems very similar to my custom, probably of the same era. I don't know,
because I got mine used. I had short reach brakes and infnitesimal
clearance with 700x30 Grand Bois Cypres. I'm now running 650Bx38 also with
R559 brakes and cream Longboards and it works out well enough on
clearance.
Erl-
I used Tektro R559 brakes, but recently received a set of Paul Racers in a
trade and now use them. They're both good brakes. The Pauls feel
stronger; maybe they're less flexy.
My Riv had a 170 Campy Racing Triple crank, and that's what I still use. I
tried and liked a 170 Stronglight
Tim and Jim,
Thank you both for that great information on brakes, tires, fenders and
wheels! That is exactly the feedback I was hoping for. I haven't started
buying parts or building it up; it is a blank canvas at this point. Do
either of you have a photo of your bike from the side showing
That is a beautiful frameset. Hope you enjoy many miles on that bike.
Don
On Sunday, October 26, 2014 6:02:28 PM UTC-7, WETH wrote:
The FedEx driver delivered my new-to-me Rivendell Road frame and fork on
Saturday. There is nothing quite like the anticipation of a new bike. I
had wanted
Thanks to all for the comments. I am looking forward to building-up and riding
this bike.
Tony, the build is still evolving. The challenge and fun for me will be
building-up a road bike designed for skinny tires; a slightly different
endeavor than what I did with my Atlantis.At the moment,
That sounds cool Erl! Funny to think of a Riv with clearances that small,
as the narrow tires go in sure those GB tires are excellent.
Not as classic an accessory but have you thought of the retro
shift/gevenalle/ird shifters on aero levers? That's a mod I'm thinking
about for the upcoming
Great looking bike, congratulations. If it were my bike I would go with the
biggest tires that would fit without fenders. I am more into comfy tires
than I am about getting wet or dirty.
Then I read Tim Gavin's Road being converted to 650 and liked that idea
even better.
Have fun with it.
What's going on in that first picture there? Did the frame bring a ghostie
with it? So spooky.
:-P
Oh, and the frame looks very nice!
KJ
On Sunday, October 26, 2014 9:02:28 PM UTC-4, WETH wrote:
The FedEx driver delivered my new-to-me Rivendell Road frame and fork on
Saturday. There is
Beautiful bike! Hard to imagine two people choosing to let that go, but all
the better for you!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, October 26, 2014 7:02:28 PM UTC-6, WETH wrote:
The FedEx driver delivered my new-to-me Rivendell Road frame and fork on
Saturday. There is nothing quite like the
Wow! Looks great. I and help at all on your question unfortunately but I am
curious what you are thinking with respect to the build?
I can't wait to check out that head badge in person!
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