[RBW] Re: Rivendell Ride PDX

I'll be riding Bridge Pedal before heading over to the Rivelo Reunion event. I strongly encourage anyone else interested in Bridge Pedal to sign up for the Fremont Express option. It's the only chance cyclists have during the year to experience the sunrise from the top deck of the Fremont

[RBW] Re: Routine maintenance / habits / survey

I live near Atlanta and ride my 2014 Sam year round on city streets and rails-to-trails. I'm not a "power rider", just a continuous one. I'm 74 and bang along at about 12 mph, doing about 1500 miles a year. I was shocked when I actually wore out a chain. It’s garaged, so I wash it with

[RBW] Re: Advice sought: mounting Nitto M12 or similar front rack to Paul cantis

Bill, Thank you for this. I recall reading the very thing some years ago, but have been unable to find it again; hence my post here. I have the RH UD-1 on one bike, and am impressed with it, so the UD-2 may be the way I go. -- Bob On Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 3:41:59 PM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay

Re: [RBW] Tire Recommendations

Matthew, a couple of months ago I got a set of Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency tires for my Hunq. It's a new line, with new-fangled compounds, etc. The 55mm (ETRTO 55-622) fit great on my Hunq with fenders, with room to spare. I've

[RBW] Re: Advice sought: mounting Nitto M12 or similar front rack to Paul cantis

You are getting good advice on workarounds for this combination. I think you understand it, but I think for the benefit of others, it's worth stating that the Nitto M12 + Paul Cantilever brakes is not an ideal combination. The Nitto M12 was made to work with cantilever brakes that do not

[RBW] Re: Tire Recommendations

I'm partial to panaracer gravelkings, though I haven't used them in that size before: https://www.panaracerusa.com/collections/gravel/products/gravelking-sk-knobby-folding-gravel-tires?variant=34487816978594 Comes in black. On Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 4:45:10 PM UTC-4 Ryan wrote: > That

[RBW] Re: Tire Recommendations

That may go a good way towards explaining the $43 price differential between the Overland at $88 and the Hurricane at $45 On Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 2:49:16 PM UTC-5 Irving wrote: > I went through a similar exercise looking for tires to fit under SKS P65 > fenders on my Rivendell

[RBW] Re: Tire Recommendations

I went through a similar exercise looking for tires to fit under SKS P65 fenders on my Rivendell Hunqapillar. I ended up with Maxxis Torch 29x2.1's but they didn't offer me enough fender clearance. They felt like a high quality tire though from my initial rides around the city to test

[RBW] Tire Recommendations

Hi everyone, I need a new set of durable-ish, puncture-resistant tires. Type of ride: Mostly long-distance rides on asphalt and concrete, and the occasional gravel or dirt path. Size: 700 x 50 Dealbreakers: I use tubes, and all-black sidewalls. No gumwalls or stripes! I’m curretly looking

Re: [RBW] Ride Reports (PNW and France)

Thanks for posting Kyle - these are great. I noticed your Cascadia Super Gravel post and then realized I rode a lot of the route with you and Jaytee and the big party pace gang. I'm the tall guy on the pink Black Mountain in one of the pics. Such an awesome event! Enjoy your time in France.

Re: [RBW] Re: A College Clem

@Wes - Thank-you. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 11:13:38 AM UTC-7 Wesley wrote: > Hi Kim, > The way to measure is from one axle to the other. The maximum measurement > that will fit on bike racks on Sacramento busses (pretty much identical to > racks I've used/seen

Re: [RBW] Re: A College Clem

Hi Kim, The way to measure is from one axle to the other. The maximum measurement that will fit on bike racks on Sacramento busses (pretty much identical to racks I've used/seen in other cities) is approximately 45". -Wes On Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 9:14:41 AM UTC-7 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: A College Clem

@Leah- I thank-you for the information. I appreciate it. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 10:08:46 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > There is no new generation H. They were discontinued after a short while. > The old L models are shorter than the new models. I

Re: [RBW] Re: A College Clem

There is no new generation H. They were discontinued after a short while. The old L models are shorter than the new models. I have a 2019 Clem L and it is much longer than the 2015 Clementine my MIL owned.Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 9, 2023, at 1:02 PM, Kim H. wrote:@Leah -Thank-you.  Do you know,

Re: [RBW] Re: A College Clem

@Leah - Thank-you. Do you know, if both the first generation Clem H and L models are both shorter than the new generation Clem H and L models ? Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 9:22:49 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Not these two Clems - the H is a first

Re: [RBW] Re: A College Clem

Not these two Clems - the H is a first generation model, which was shorter AND it’s a 52.On Aug 9, 2023, at 12:14 PM, Kim H. wrote:@ Jonathan -Does the Clem H and the Clem L have the same wheelbase or not ?I know my Clem L from the outer length from end to end of the wheels measures close to

Re: [RBW] Re: A College Clem

@ Jonathan - Does the Clem H and the Clem L have the same wheelbase or not ? I know my Clem L from the outer length from end to end of the wheels measures close to 80" long. Too long for a bike rack for a transit bus is my belief. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 7:36:47 

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice sought: mounting Nitto M12 or similar front rack to Paul cantis

Yup. I only went to the longer bolt set up after striping out VO canto-rack bolts cause they didn’t provide enough spacing. On Aug 9, 2023, at 7:37 AM, greenteadrinkers wrote:I have a set of the Paul rack mount bolts I'd sell for cheap if you are interested. They didn't work out for

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2023

PSA (no relation to the seller)Seems like a good deal for a 60 Sam: $1,200Rivendell Sam Hillborne 60cm - bicycles - by owner - bike salemissoula.craigslist.orgMaxOn Aug 1, 2023, at 6:56 PM, Mike Packard wrote:60 Cheviot frame in

[RBW] Re: Routine maintenance / habits / survey

I live in California but I ride year round, so I don't avoid rain. I also take a perverse pleasure in destroying bike parts and bike frames, to the point where I actually track mileage on various components: https://blog.piaw.net/2009/04/lifetime-of-bike-parts.html I check my chain every month

Re: [RBW] Re: Routine maintenance / habits / survey

Having lived in similar climates as the OP my experience is quite different. As a year-round bicycle commuter in Wisconsin I found winter to be very hard on bikes, basically requiring an annual spring teardown once the road salt had a chance to dissipate. In the PNW I am very neglectful of my

[RBW] Re: Advice sought: mounting Nitto M12 or similar front rack to Paul cantis

I have a set of the Paul rack mount bolts I'd sell for cheap if you are interested. They didn't work out for me. Best, Scott On Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 10:20:26 AM UTC-4 rcook...@gmail.com wrote: > Essentially the procedure, whether using chainring bolts or non-threaded > spacers, is

Re: [RBW] Re: A College Clem

I mean the fallback is to take the smaller Clem H. It will be easier to get onto public transport bike racks and be easier to slot into a dorm at night too. The choice doesn't have to be Clem L or total beater. That Clem H is a killer bike that has slightly less sentimental value if it happens

[RBW] Re: Advice sought: mounting Nitto M12 or similar front rack to Paul cantis

Essentially the procedure, whether using chainring bolts or non-threaded spacers, is just repace Paul's supplied M6 bolt with a bolt long enough to clear whatever I'm using for spacers plus the rack stay itself. Seems simple enough. Thank you. On Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 7:27:06 PM UTC-6

Re: [RBW] Re: A College Clem

If this is a question of bicycle happiness level (BHL)for a first year college student we may be spending more energy on this than we should. Difficult to judge the BHL for an 18 y.o. when we are looking at this through our rose or not so rose colored glasses. Who is to say the student on the 100

[RBW] Re: FS - Ron's Bikes Fabios Fanny - Golidlocks

sold On Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 3:10:30 PM UTC-5 Sean Steinle wrote: > bump, open to a reasonable offer. > > On Monday, June 12, 2023 at 11:04:54 AM UTC-5 Sean Steinle wrote: > >> Excellent condition, mounted to my bars, and tested packing around the >> house. Turns out these aren't designed

[RBW] Re: A College Clem

Wow, this thread has generated a lot of response, and I’ve enjoyed reading every post. It’s such a shame we have to go to extremes to avoid bike theft - carrying heavy u-locks, being so choosy about parking and locking, replacing parts, making the bike ugly, choosing to ride an undesirable bike

[RBW] Re: PSA: Thomson 26.8 Masterpiece Clearance

I was a bit pissed off when I found on delivery that the latest Rivendell frame I bought took a 26.8 seatpost. The three previous Riv frames I have all use 27.2. And in fact, this latest frame wasn't even accurately sized for 26.8 - the Kalloy seatpost that came with it, and which was a true