[RBW] Re: Nutmeg Nor'Easter 2023

I'll be there again, this time on a big ol pistachio Romanceur On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 1:58:35 PM UTC-4 lyon...@gmail.com wrote: > I'm going to add a mermaid gus to the mix--see you out there! > > Adam in Portland > > On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 9:26:52 AM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote:

Re: [RBW] Best way to arrange 2-cog manual shifting for "single speed" disc braked bicycle

Patrick, I hope I am understanding what you are looking for, but the DOS freewheels are still made in the two tooth differential versions; it's only the three tooth differential version (16/19) that was discontinued. I'm not sure if you are looking for DOS freewheels in this situation though

Re: [RBW] Considering trading my Ram for a Lightning Bolt

I caution selling a proven nice Ram to buy a speculative nice LB. The Ram is a very nice handling sport-tourer (I use the term lightly, but from my experience with a 2nd gen blue Ram it rode very nicely unladen and, with stiff racks, handled modestly heavy loads with sufficient aplomb for a bike

Re: [RBW] Best way to arrange 2-cog manual shifting for "single speed" disc braked bicycle

Thanks, but I don't want that complication. I want (if I can get it) the simplicity of my Riv customer gofast: QR rear hub, Dingle cog, long horizontal dropouts. I don't necessarily need these means but I do want the same end. On Sun, Oct 15, 2023 at 4:31 PM Eric Daume wrote: > The simplest

[RBW] Considering trading my Ram for a Lightning Bolt

Recently I’ve been getting low trail curious or more specifically I’ve become very interested in the Lightning Bolt canti frame from Crust I’ve read some reviews in the 650b and Bob groups, also read Jan’s review in BQ (thanks Eric!) and after speaking with a friend at the LBS who owns one I

RE: [RBW] FS- A lot of random stuff, Brompton, camping, tenkara,

Nice Stash what are the frame bag’s dimensions? Are you in the US? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Drw Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2023 3:56 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] FS- A lot of random stuff, Brompton, camping, tenkara, Had this stuff kicking around the

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

But I'm 68 ("and a half," as small children like to insist) ? Patrick "thy youth shall be renewed like the eagle's" Moore On Sun, Oct 15, 2023 at 5:25 PM George Schick wrote: > Well Patrick, I can only say that I beckon back to a TV broadcast of a > professional bowling tournament in the

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

Leah, you feel "wobbly" because you're too far back relative to the bottom bracket. Hence, you "mash" because that position leaves you no choice. It's not "just your style", it's what that setup allows for. For fun, sit in a chair, extend your legs so that your calves are 90 degrees relative to

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

Leah, perhaps the Brooks on the Mermaid is setback 10mm more than the Rivet on the Raspberry. However, the Raspberry seatpost SB is 42mm with 0 on the IRD scale corresponding to an actual 20mm. The Mermaid has a 'standard' looking seatpost, most likely with 20mm SB. The 10mm in saddle

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

Well Patrick, I can only say that I beckon back to a TV broadcast of a professional bowling tournament in the early 70's where one of the contestants was delivering the ball to the lane with his left leg ending up in a more or less vertical stance. When the play-by-play announcer asked the

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

Beautiful. She has basically. New bike. Love the cream head tube and the filled in hearts. On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 4:52:57 PM UTC-4 Max S wrote: > Before & after for my honey's bikie... This Yves Gomez was advertised in > "as new" condition, which was a fine claim, except it turned

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

One more remark. About 20 years ago when I was in my youthful late 40s I happened across a retired man who'd set up a sort of casual bike museum here in ABQ; can't remember his name or the location, but he had all sorts of nice old school road bikes; was it he or was it Dick "Call me Mister"

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

I’m nearly sure Rivet Sonora is 10mm shorter rails than Brooks. I think that could account for the difference.Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 15, 2023, at 7:03 PM, 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:Leah stated concerning her Mermaid Platy:  " This one has a Brooks. I know it

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

George: Physiologies and psychologies differ considerably among riders. Me, I *like* standing and torquing up hills; I used to do this when climbing a local 7-mile hill on a 70" or 75" fixed gear: stand for half-a-mile-to-a-full-mile, sit for 30 seconds and strain your knees while resting your

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

Leah stated concerning her Mermaid Platy: " This one has a Brooks. I know it sounds crazy but this bike feels perfect to me and I believe it to be because the Brooks rails are a little longer and allow for just enough setback. " My Comment: Brooks B17s are notorious for their rails having a

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

I rarely agree with Leah (*) but I am one old-school rider who also likes his saddle slammed back and his gears high, and I blame Grant. I used to be a spinner -- would maintain 20-22 mph over distance in a 64" gear, back when I was a pimpled 40-something -- until I started ordering bikes from

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

Also Leah, ever study the difference between slow twitch (weight work out) muscles vs. fast twitch (running, fast cadence) muscles during your medical education? There's a big, big difference between the function of these two and their applicability to cycling. On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at

[RBW] Re: Ibex Full Zip Wool Coat

SOLD On Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 3:55:34 PM UTC-5 Dave Grossman wrote: > I am on a jacket moratorium! > > Ibex full zip 100% wool > Made in USA > Size Large > Pit to pit is 22" > > Its basically like an active fleece with slash zips and a zippered chest > pocket except it is some wool

[RBW] Re: Wool Sweater Box

SOLD On Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 3:54:42 PM UTC-5 Dave Grossman wrote: > I have 7 wool sweaters, all XL. > > 3 v necks (Ralph Lauren and Merona are 100% wool, Benetton is 80/20) > 4 crew necks (all Gap, Wool/Poly blend > > I was given a wool box a few years ago on here and I'd like to do

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

It kinda reminds me of a Star Trek episode in the first of the TV 60's series of the show entitled "A Taste of Armageddon" where the Enterprise has sent a landing party down to a planet that observes "theoretical warfare" against another planet in their solar system: - Spock

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

Curious if Leah has her other Rivendells set up the same way. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 5:03:31 PM UTC-4 George Schick wrote: > I'll probably get clobbered for my reply to this discussion - I'm used to > it - but from viewing the pics of Leah's bikes in this

Re: [RBW] Best way to arrange 2-cog manual shifting for "single speed" disc braked bicycle

The simplest solution is to also use two chainrings, matching the cog difference (for instance, with a 16/18 Dos freewheel, use 42 and 44t chainrings). Then the 44/16 and 42/18 have the same chain length, and the rotor to pad relationship doesn't change. Or just use a disc front and a rim brake

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

George, lol, that IS what I do. And I never knew there was really any other way! I dislike the feeling of spinning. It feels wobbly and out of control. So I don’t - I just leave it in the “hard” gear. BUT, I do shift to an easier one at stop signs now. My knees were killing me tryng to race up to

[RBW] Re: Best way to arrange 2-cog manual shifting for "single speed" disc braked bicycle

I mean, the *DOS* fw is not made anymore and in any event wasn't made -- am I right? -- with 2-teeth gaps. (The Dingle isn't either, but I have a stash.) On Sun, Oct 15, 2023 at 4:11 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > ... The DIngle isn't made anymore and in any event wasn't made -- am I > right? --

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

I'll also chime in to say that Paul brakes have some advantageous features (e.g., continuous spring tension adjustability), but also some features that I find infuriating in actual use, and a few instances of downright poor mechanical design. One design flaw is the fully threaded mounting bolt

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

I'll probably get clobbered for my reply to this discussion - I'm used to it - but from viewing the pics of Leah's bikes in this thread plus others in previous threads, her bike always seems to be either in the highest gear or at least the next to highest. And she has admitted to as much in

[RBW] FS- A lot of random stuff, Brompton, camping, tenkara,

Had this stuff kicking around the garage and need it gone. All prices do not include shipping. Pick up in Los angeles is totally welcome. Photos here . Thanks for looking, Drew *Yuba take off stuff- selling

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

Ok, I understand Moving the saddle back increases the saddle to bar distance by about 2.5cm.  This indicates the frame/stem/bar combination was too SHORT. Then, You cut 1 cm from the bars.  This increased the saddle to bar distance, indicating the frame/stem/bar combination was too SHORT, but

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

Moving the saddle back moves it further away from the bars, you were correct. On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 11:45:23 AM UTC-7 Roberta wrote: > Thanks, John. > > I must have said it wrong. I moved my saddle AWAY from the bars, towards > the rear end of my bike. I think that's called aft (I

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

Thanks, John. I must have said it wrong. I moved my saddle AWAY from the bars, towards the rear end of my bike. I think that's called aft (I had to look it up). the bars were still too close, so I cut off 1cm (after a year of trying to feel OK). If the stem had come in an 11cm, I would

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

Roberta Pushing the saddle BACK to the back of the clamp, moves the saddle FORWARD the maximum amount. This indicates the saddle to bar distance is too long and your needed to reduce the reach. Maybe you pushed it too far forward, most Brooks have only 20 to 30mm of total fore/aft motion..

[RBW] Re: Nutmeg Nor'Easter 2023

I'm going to add a mermaid gus to the mix--see you out there! Adam in Portland On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 9:26:52 AM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy wrote: > > Most excellent! Looking forward to it and hoping the forecast improves. > On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 1:52:35 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

Leah you stated " What’s weird is that I sized up! My PBH would technically fit the 50!" >From the pictures you posted, your seatpost is almost fully inserted in the seat tube. This indicates the frame is the LARGEST frame for your PBH. However, your need for a LONG reach indicates you need a

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

I've had a few emails with other RivSisters who own Platys and there are quite a few of us who've commented on having to push one's saddle back as far as the rails could take it. I'm on a 55 Platy with 83cm pbh--one or two more than Leah AND I like my saddle high-- and would probably like

[RBW] Re: WTB - Wheels for my Homer

PM sent On Sunday, 15 October 2023 at 10:19:03 UTC-5 chefd...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello friends, I'm looking to build up an older Waterford Homer frame that > recently arrived at my house and need a set of wheels... 700c, 135 rear > spacing. I suppose I could order up something new, but thought

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

What’s weird is that I sized up! My PBH would technically fit the 50!Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 15, 2023, at 12:55 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:Reflecting on all the setback talk, I do think the reach may be inherently a tad short for the rider in question. I'm the same height as Leah - possibly even

[RBW] Re: Bike Makeover Thread

Reflecting on all the setback talk, I *do *think the reach may be inherently a tad short for the rider in question. I'm the same height as Leah - possibly even shorter, I'm aging and shrinking! - and Grant designed my Rivendell with a 54.2 ST, 63 ETT to work with Boscos up way high. It's

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Toyo Atlantis Build Thread

I agree with ChefDurfee, that color is stunning, as is the whole setup of this Atlantis. The red accents at play with the Jolly Rancher apple geen are eye-catching. Must be so satisfying to pedal around on. Cheers, John On Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 11:16:10 PM UTC-7 chefd...@gmail.com

[RBW] FS: Soft Goods - Bontrager, Kitsbow, Dogbagz, Coffee Stuff, Riv MUSA

Prices are net to me and don't include shipping. Will ship using Pirateship: 1) Bontrager Commuting Knickers - Medium - $15 --I've had these for years and wore them a lot back then, but haven't really used them in the past 5+ years. Nice stretchy material. Shows some wear, but no rips. 2)

[RBW] WTB - Wheels for my Homer

Hello friends, I'm looking to build up an older Waterford Homer frame that recently arrived at my house and need a set of wheels... 700c, 135 rear spacing. I suppose I could order up something new, but thought I would check the list first. I'm in the SF Bay Area. Thanks! -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

Leah I believe the ACTUAL Set Back (SB) of the IRD Wayback is 2cm MORE Than the Indication. This is based on measurements I made using a Sakae MTE-100 adjustable setback seat post on a workbench with the seatpost at a 73° to the horizontal, which mimics the actual angel it is on a 'nominal'

Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

Well Garth, if she decides she doesn't need the setback after all with those handlebarsbars, there is always the Thompson Elite straight seatpost in 26.8 x 330 in BLACK below, also listed on sale at $85.79 :-) https://carsoncitybikeshop.com/elite-seatpost-26-8-x-330mm-black/ A bit of

[RBW] Re: Nutmeg Nor'Easter 2023

Most excellent! Looking forward to it and hoping the forecast improves. On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 1:52:35 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Justin and Stephen — I'll be on my Appaloosa so that'll be three mermaid > frames... at least! > > On Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 9:56:46 AM

Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

What's being glossed over here in all the talk of mega-setback posts is that Leah has expressed in the past that the only reason she resorted to such a post was for more reach to the bars because she wasn't aware of any other way to get the bar height equal to the Technomic 280mm quill stem(it

Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

John, My seatpost actually has setback to 50. I have my saddle at 42 or 43. Now that I have these new grips, I could try the old seat post. The new grips sit further up the bars and I have more reach now. The feeling of being cramped was fairly slight, and I could often ignore it, but it was one

Re: [RBW] Bike Makeover Thread

Leah, it seems to me the way to go is pick up a nice looking, reliable, and tough seatpost like a Thomson Elite setback seatpost like this one in 26.8mm diameter. They may make it is silver also but black is all I've ever used. On sale at $85.79 below, and I have NO involvement with the seller.

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Toyo Atlantis Build Thread

Sweet Jolly Rancher Apple, I like that! Swing it by Dandelion someday if you have the chance, I'd love to have a closer look! sd On Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 4:26:24 PM UTC-7 Brendan Willard in SF wrote: > I did have a 26" a while back. Miss that bike![image: IMG_5922.jpg] > > On