I run a Saris Freedom 2 and enjoy it much more than hanging racks I've used in
the past. Easy to load and bikes don't move at all at interstate speeds. The
Saris Cycle On with the add on would give you flexibility in size with a super
secure mounting. I've seen it in use and its bike mounting
The Lovely Bicycle blog has a few articles about Berthoud saddles. Here's one.
http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/01/gilles-berthoud-saddles-something.html?m=1
I considered, but did not try the less expensive Berthoud Menthe, and a model
from Rivet before ordering and being very pleased with a
Sorry if this is an old, worn out topic. My main question is to do with the
benefits of a smoother rolling tire (Jack Brown) vs a slightly fatter tire. The
Pasela isn't that much larger than the Jack Brown, but on the other hand, the
Jack Brown isn't that much larger than my current tires. Both
I have:
Brand new Brooks Slender honey colored grips (installed, ridden 5 miles,
swapped for barcon-compatible cork): $50+SH
I have and want to keep but would be willing to trade for exactly the right
things:
Sackville Saddlesack Small in tan (Love it, but wish it was medium).
Left side only
Questions about racks. Answers and offers to sell used good ones are both
useful responses.
My friend's cheaper aluminum rack broke and he's looking to replace it with
something better. He commutes most days with a pair of Arkel panniers and a
suit in a suit bag (like a durable, zippered one
What size tube do I need for Jack Browns? Riv's tubes are 28–32, then
35–43. Where does 33.33*3* fit in there? I don't know what
tubes I have now, though I bet they'll work fine whatever they are
(supporting a 32mm tire). Still, inquiring minds want to know.
Ordered some Jack Brown
Not this?
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/clem01.htm
On Thursday, May 1, 2014 11:49:53 AM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote:
I need to buy a front derailer for my build that's going on. I was
willing to do an ugly derailer in the back because it was already on hand.
I'll switch it out later as
Spectacular.
I'm waiting to hear more about the front lawn in the basket.
On Thursday, May 1, 2014 1:06:11 PM UTC-5, Christopher Chen wrote:
I came across a set of used 700x35 pasela speedblends at a friend's shop
the other day; after a very short conversation about them they were gifted
to
Here are some leather MUSA foot-holding things:
http://www.freightbags.com/collections/store/products/plemons-co-double-straps
Etsy has a surprising wealth of intrepid US individuals doing cycling
things (and the non US folk are worth supporting, too).
I have one of the extra large that was on closeout and I love it. Because
it is a wide fit, I, too, was a little concerned by the sizing (though I
knew I needed a Large, was just swayed by the cost). What I've found is
that the generous fit lets it act like a nice overshirt to dress up a
What a touching suite of writing and photos. Thank you for sharing.
I'm new to this forum, and often wondering if I'm lurking here uninvited, but
then marveling at how generous kind strangers can be. Shared interests or
otherwise.
There was a lot of language shared between your essay and the
It's funny how excited I got seeing a sticker from a bike shop in Iowa
City. That's my neck of the woods (used to live there, in Des Moines, now).
I can't say I harbor any need to mystify a bike's journey from California
to Iowa to Canadia, but the connection is a minor excitement.
nice ride,
I've been thinking about this a lot, lately. Really, my When I win the
lottery plan, is to switch my car out for a hybrid, which can fill in
longer, unbikeable trips with a need for hauling. (A son with special needs
and a daughter both change one's requirements.) Still, I can't help but
Here's an interesting bit of discussion that indirectly compares an Atlantis to
various Surlys.
http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2014/01/what-bike-should-you-buy.html?m=1
It seems to me that there isn't a ton of functional difference between the
brands, but there is a glaringly obvious
They're both gorgeous, but my preference is for the purple, for three
purely subjective reasons. 1. I just don't like green. Some greens are OK,
and there's an exception to every rule (Atlantii, for example, have their
own funky appeal). 2. Some metallic or metallic-leaning colors are just a
Awesome looking bike. And is that a Pass Stow rack? How long have you had
that and how do you like it?
On Wednesday, May 28, 2014 10:48:10 PM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote:
So I am lucky to have recently acquired a Double top tuber Atlantis from
Riv, size SixtyFour, I had a 61cm, and it
Almost but not entirely off topic: There's an entirely entertaining
documentary called Bill Cunningham New York about a fashion photographer
for the NY Times who rides his bike around the city every day all week
taking pictures of people on the street. He has done so for 40–50 years. He
spends
There are quite a few bikes made with hi ten these days. I think there's a
general knowledge in some circles that steel bikes are desirable, but not
an understanding of why, or where differences in steel are important. Most
are the cheap single speeds (complete bikes for 250-450) for late to
Yep. Beautiful bike, and I've enjoyed all your posts on building it, from
frame to crank to this.
For what it's worth, I just got a pair of Swift mini roll tops and they are
fantastic. Well made, thoughtful, and the funky colors are just super. If
not Swift, then Ruthworks. And if not
I've been wondering lately, what percentage of my bike needs to originate
at Rivendell to qualify as a real RBW Owner? Obviously, a frame will do the
trick, but that's something I don't have have, and probably won't anytime
real soon. Meanwhile, just about every other part of my bike was bought
. Esbit or Trangia?
What is the water holding vessel? Is there a good bottle or pot that can
nest in a campfire? Not real interested in a $100 water heater from MSR. .
.
On Saturday, June 21, 2014 11:02:29 PM UTC-5, Mathew Greiner wrote:
I've been wondering lately, what percentage of my bike
There's a certain cache to the well-used higher quality older frames. I
can't imagine you doing better than finding a RB-T, but of course in the
used market you can't guarantee that a certain frame of a certain size will
be available when you want it.
IF you're looking for a new frame that is,
Interesting, I read Grant as saying this works for me - if it helps you
use it, but find your own path.
Yep.
Though with a hint of I thought about this for a long time and tried a lot
of stuff out, and so it's probably as close to right as you can get if you
accept the same premises I started
In reverse order:
Little Red Ride Riv elders speech, LOL.
Isn't the Clem Smith Jr. Logo most likely the cheap Riv speculation?
Why is indexed shifting so tied to a point and go bike? Friction seems way
simpler to me, to ride and especially in mechanics. Move the lever one way to
go up, the
You know, the whole should we or shouldn't we intervene discussion has been
fascinating, but it misses the point somehow. By being together in the same
LBS, we are participating--along with the sales staff and the shop and any
potential customers--in a shared experience of bicycling interest.
My buddy missed the recently available Slicker Sack, and boy is he sorry. Also,
he can't seem to get Google Groups to work for him, so I get to be a tech
delegate.
Therefore: WTB one Sackville Slicker Sack. If anyone has one -even not for
sale- could you write with its interior dimensions to
Bump
It seems that posts fall in chronological order tow when they are written, so
moderation means it's way down on the list before it starts.
Not whining, just 'splaining the bump.
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I've used my small Saddlesack on my Pass Stow porter. It was OK. Great
rack and great bag, but I like the bag a lot better back on the saddle
where it was made to go. A medium would fit for sure.
I've considered a shop sack more than a few times, so I'm glad that's an
option.
You might also
One more bump: surely someone wants to sell that Slicker Sack to fund their
journey to the Entmoot.
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I think Riv should build up a super straightforward Cheviot (or Clem
Smith,Jr.?) to enter next year. They'd have the best music of the informational
videos.
The Portland design, if I remember correctly is entirely 3D printed from
titanium.
This is a pretty neat challenge, and I'm glad for the
From what I've read, the Cambiums don't break in. The intent is that the
rubber will perform similarly to a broken-in leather saddle, such that it
is ready to ride from new (no break in needed) and does not wear out.
They seem to be popular enough that I'll be surprised if they don't
The Blug's Slingshot Class (MAYBE) announcement claimed that one of its
learning points would be how to quickly, stealthily, and sustainably
harvest a fork from buckeye or walnut.
Any ideas on what these tips would be? Find a suitable tree with a branch
that fell off?
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It seems like you're busy filling a gap between now and the not too distant
future when your small person can be trusted to sit on his own in some fashion.
Perhaps one of the trailers like a Burley or a Weehoo?
I can't imagine why you'd get rid of the Xtracycle. Kids on cargo bikes make an
I only wear street clothes--jeans, cotton pants or shorts, etc. The Cambium
may not be slick, but I shift position with ease.
On Saturday, September 13, 2014 11:40:20 AM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote:
Is it easy to slide around on the saddle?
Or do your shorts tend to stick onto that woven cloth
The green and the bricolage together make a case for Riv
aesthetic=frankenbike.
I think your Homer looks fantastic. Meanwhile, it was striking enough that
a stranger felt the need to comment, in what I'd see as an unsophisticated,
but sincerely engaged way, which is generally well-intentioned.
My Handsome Devil came with some cheapo nylon Welgos with pins. I liked
them a lot. Upgraded to the MKS Grip Kings, and I like those, too, but they
have just a little bit less grip, so I keep thinking that I'll throw some
add-on pins into my basket on my next Riv order. Two orders have passed
Not long ago a thread had a handy tip about soaking an Opinel pocket knife
in mineral oil, then baking it at a low temp. Sounds like seasoning a cast
iron pan.
Ready to do this, and wondering if I should treat my horn handled carbon
blade pocket knives to the same treatment? What about the
My son is on a ketogenic diet for seizure control, so I know a fair amount
about the mechanics of ketosis.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/21/magazine/21Epilepsy-t.html?pagewanted=all_r=0
I tried an Atkins variation last year. It worked well, but it was hard for me
to maintain. I quit after
Backpack looks totally cool. And I'm excited to get a nonsense book with a
sewn in bookmark for my daughter. Holidays, you know.
On Thursday, November 13, 2014 5:47:32 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote:
The BLUG has a new Holiday Mailer pdf. A couple new cool things,
especially for us
No, I can't trade my awesome Pass Stow rack for a smaller front rack and
a rear rack because a) I use a trail a bike to pull my daughter too often
and a rear rack would interfere and b) the wide span of the porter rack is
so stinking useful. I wanted to only because the style of porter racks
Someone here recommended spar varnish instead of shellac on the cork grips.
I haven't tried it yet, but it promises a softer feel while still offering
protection. Wonder what it would do on cotton?
On Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 5:31:47 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
I know you're joking, but
Reading the oil suggestion put another interesting idea in mind: wax. Either
beeswax or one of the wax formulations for canvas like Fjallraven's Greenland
wax. Surely someone has waxed canvas barrage before?
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I wore my U60 yesterday running then working outside at 80° and 88%
humidity. I sweated profusely, but that was not the wool, it was the
activity. The shirt was completely comfortable, and I was more at ease
knowing that it would dry quickly and not stink.
On Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 3:56:15
I have a Saris that works great. Rock solid. Made in the US. It's a
two-biker, and the two I haul most frequently both have Albas. I mount them
tail to head. Not sure that's required. It's just what happens.
Mine is not the top clamp version, it's the less expensive Freedom 2 model
with zip
While not minimal, the Riv Sackville Stickpack seems like the most
Riv-inspired backpack, no?
Agreed. Just hike. Though wool socks make a lot of sense are are a joy to
wear.
On Monday, July 27, 2015 at 2:37:47 PM UTC-5, Justin August wrote:
Hey Folks-
This summer I've really re-discovered my
Step through / Mixtec frames especially good for mounting without jostling or
dumping heavy, precious cargos.
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I have a Pass & Stow and it's great. Though I'm tempted to sell it for
something more low profile. With a large Wald it can carry anything. The
guy who runs it (& makes everything) is extraordinarily helpful, and gets
very involved with questions of fit.
On Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 12:24:46
Interested. Is this the medium or the large?
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I spent years roasting with a Probat in a shop and have home roasted with many
different techniques. Especially when living in remote locations, and
calculating shipping, I found that ordering 20# at a time (two 10# bags) from
Sweet Maria’s offered high economy and far superior quality (over
I've owned two orange bikes and one orange couch. One was a used mountain
bike (not the couch). The shop I bought it from had a sign on it that said,
"This is a good bike, but you should buy it because it is ORANGE!" Always
fun. No regrets.
On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 2:19:02 PM UTC-5, Jim S.
I need a rain coat. Here in Des Moines, IA, climate change is filling
basements with stormwater and I'm bad at remembering umbrellas. I loved the
RBW rain coats but didn't have resources at the right time. Does anyone
have one they have tired of? Medium is most likely if--like all things
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