Bill,
I'm not convinced the custom will sell at a price I can live with so
there's every possibility it shall remain with me. Selling the Clem would
be a possibility but there's not much money in it, I'm not sure it would be
worth the trouble. Also I just really like the Clem, I love the
Looking to see if anybody is interested in parting with their older Sam.
I'm interested in the 62 cm from the 2018 catalog with the canti posts in
black or sage.
If this is you, please reach out! I've been riding an '85 Trek 620 and
looking to move to something with a better fit, and of
Howdy! I'm very excited to snag a Sam next Wednesday; I'll move over my
Crust Romanceur bits: albatross, Paul Canti, White Ind. cranks etc. I'm so
torn on the colors!! Fun bright periwinkle with more subdued accents or
classic green with brown accents. INPUT??
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at
@Jay,
I have been a roadie for 53 years. I retired my road bike sixteen years
ago. I was growing old. I became tired of riding in the drops. I wanted to
ride upright. My posture in my neck and shoulders were hunched over.
Over the many years, it became a struggle with me trying to find a
What Doug said, almost exactly x2.Long time Roadie here but transitioned to MTB about 15 years ago - now 69. Never had serious issues with properly fit road bike. But after a lot of MTB riding it never felt right again. However, I started having pretty serious hand/wrist issues with straight MTB
Paul has neglected to share the beautiful patina that his bronze headbadge
has acquired. Trust me, it's really good!
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 2:00:12 PM UTC-4 Paul Richardson wrote:
> here's mine--a 67cm waterford i've had since 2011, and had repainted in
> wisconsin last year (just in
When I bought my Clem Smith Jr it was a revelation in riding. I had ridden
mostly drop bars for many years and like you I would have shoulder and neck
pain after long rides. The Clem with Tosco bars and an upright riding
position solved my aches and pains immediately. I also discovered I could
I was always aware of bikes with a very relaxed geometry / setup, and it
wasn't until I started seeing Rivendell bikes and watching youtube videos
of people riding them that I really thought about it - is it more
comfortable than drop bars, even if I have a more neutral (not aggressive)
Grant wrote a blagh about making custom grips a while back:
https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/grips-the-hard-way-how-to
He used felt as a padding under the cloth tape. I set up my wife's bike
this way and it was quite comfortable.
We also have our tandem set up with a barcon
very nice, especially the headtube. The paint at the lugs looks great and
not heavy.
John Hawrylak
Woodstown NJ
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:52:36 PM UTC-4 mhec...@gmail.com wrote:
> I bought this Saluki, serial #007, used in 03 or 4. It soon became my go
> to ride, but after another
These suggestions are all really helpful and I appreciate it. I decided to
try splitting a set of Chunky ESI grips. I just got them installed and
wrapped Newbaums around each. The bottom of the grip has a flat area
because I couldn't squeeze the grips back together. These really are just
big
Thank you Jim!
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 1:37:09 PM UTC-7 Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
> I would say a good rule of thumb:
> - An offer which begins as a DM
> - The offer comes from someone who has no posts in the group
> = "Run Away!"
>
> On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 12:56:20 PM UTC-7 Hoch in ut
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:05:40 PM UTC-5 Paul in Dallas wrote:
As I recall someone was touring in Indonesia and one morning was shocked to
find this critter checking out their touring bike.
Yikes!
My story is far less scary. My first time doing a S24O with Grant we rode
up the paved
Lovely frame and a great job by them for sure!
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:52:36 PM UTC-4 mhec...@gmail.com wrote:
> I bought this Saluki, serial #007, used in 03 or 4. It soon became my go
> to ride, but after another twenty years on dirt roads the frame showed a
> lot of wear and tear.
Hey Doug,
I've got ESI grips on my Atlantis with bar-end shifters. I have my cable
running underneath the grips but not through them. Kind of like how the
cable housing runs along the bottom of the cork grips Riv sells. Then
Neubaums wrapped around and shellacked. I find them very comfortable.
Ha! Great story and really nice photos. it's always good to make new
friends!
Cheers, John
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 1:05:40 PM UTC-7 Paul in Dallas wrote:
> That is remarkable.
> Thanks for capturing and sharing the pics.
>
> I first saw this pic years ago during the time I did a few
I was able to squeeze extra chunky ESI grips over the bar end shifter/cable
on my albas, but I didn't love those grips (slippery and not durable).
I didn't notch the grip to provide a channel for the cable, and as nitpicky
as I can be, I really didn't find it to be an annoyance.
my
If you want cork grips that support bar end shifters, I can't recommend
highly enough Meisha's cork grips. You see them on a lot of Rivs but
nowhere stateside stocks them, including Riv (who I believe used to stock
them).
You can now get them from Blue Lug
here:
I love cheapo cork grips on albatross bars. The kind of grip with cork
grains glued together into a cushy mass. For
example: https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/242114-cardiff-grips-gryfed-cork-6386
I think Ergon cork grips would work great too, I've just never used them.
-Wes
On Wednesday, May 8,
I'd imagine you'd want to slice the grips anyway to provide a channel for
the shift cables to run through, so slicing then wrapping should be fine.
You could also twine along with bar tape. Here are a few variations on
that:
https://bluelug.com/bike-catalog/16815/
Hi all,
I just recently installed Albatrass bars on my new to me Roadini. I also
installed bar end shifters. I'm thinking I'll wrap Newbaums tape for grips
but am considering some padding in the grip area. Has anyone used padding
or been able to slide an ESI type of grip over the shifters? I've
What are the chances you'll leave it out there, change your mind and sell
the Clem instead? That's the outcome I'm rooting for. A Rivendell custom
is Grant creating a one-of-a-kind bike just for you. A Clem is fungible.
Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA
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JohnS: Thanks for the pics, nice looking Bolt there, love all the brown.
How's the Swift? Or is that a Swallow? I need a brown saddle for my
Hillborne and like the fit of the black Brooks Pro I have. Love the shop
and the grainy photos! That's the stuff. Thanks for sharing.
George: Well
Thanks everyone! As it happens, the storm the blew in on the heels of my
ride so buried the pass that we had to swap routes for Saturday, and I’m
the lone Antelope Island 300k finisher for 2024. Hopefully everyone is
blessed with tailwinds for Saturday.
Happy trails!
BMS
On Tue, May 7, 2024 at
Thanks for your reply Ted. The WTB tpu tubes I recently mounted up came
packaged with 'O' rings at about the midpoint of the stems. I wasn't quite
sure of their purpose - finally decided they were to protect the stem-tube
junction from contacting the edge of the rim hole and installed them the
That is very cool and unusual!
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 1:19:19 PM UTC-4 Valerie Yates wrote:
> Wow! Very vivid snake. Amazed it got in and out without injury. Awesome
> photos.
>
> On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 9:29:45 AM UTC-6 RichS wrote:
>
>> Good story Allan! Grant would appreciate
Sarah - thanks! Are you thinking of getting one?
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30:15 AM UTC-6 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote:
> Thank you for this Valerie, your post made my morning!
>
> Sarah
>
> On Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:30:11 PM UTC-7 Valerie Yates wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the kind words! I've
Wow! Very vivid snake. Amazed it got in and out without injury. Awesome
photos.
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 9:29:45 AM UTC-6 RichS wrote:
> Good story Allan! Grant would appreciate this. He occasionally posts snake
> pictures in his BLAHG.
>
> Best,
> Rich in ATL
>
> On Wednesday, May 8,
Post is gone now too, thanks all!
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:15:38 AM UTC-5 Michael Ullmer wrote:
> White Industries cranks are gone.
>
> Any takers on the Nitto Lugged Seatpost for $100 plus shipping?
>
> On Monday, May 6, 2024 at 9:20:32 AM UTC-5 Michael Ullmer wrote:
>
>> Last bump before
Michael wrote: "What motorcycle are you going to buy?"
Actually the correct question is "What *motorcycles* are you going to
buy?".
'Cause you need a mile-eater, a fire-roader and a scooter.
IanA (earnestly sticking to bicycles at the moment) in Kitimat BC
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at
Inspiring attitude and approach, thank you.
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 12:15:42 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
> "Letting go of prized possessions can be incredibly hard."
>
> Tbh it's not difficult for me. At this latter stage of my life (just
> turned 62) I find myself at a place where it's
"Letting go of prized possessions can be incredibly hard."
Tbh it's not difficult for me. At this latter stage of my life (just turned
62) I find myself at a place where it's the people and experiences I
treasure; it's the part I can enjoy in the moment, hold in my heart, and
keep as a
Wow, this is a surprise, Joe. Letting go of prized possessions can be
incredibly hard. I admire the resolve. Congratulations on the decision.
Good luck with the sale. Whoever nabs that custom will be lucky to have it!
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:52:39 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
> Ebike:
Ebike:
I've owned/built a few but they don't fit what I'm looking to do now. I
still have my motorcycle endorsement and just took the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation course again with a friend to refresh my skills and see if it
was a thing I wanted to get back into (before I'm too old!).
Hey Joe, why not get an e-bike? I'm old and still ride regular bikes, but
a lot of my friends, especially those in their 70s, have all gone to
e-bikes. Specialized has arguably the best right now with its second
battery and 100-120 mile range.
Good Luck!
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:23:30
What a surprise Joe. Never thought I would see you turn this one loose.
Good luck with the sale.
Best,
Rich in ATL
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 8:23:30 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
> Motorcycle: I don't know. I think it's going to take a while to sell my
> Riv at a price I can live with so I'm
Good story Allan! Grant would appreciate this. He occasionally posts snake
pictures in his BLAHG.
Best,
Rich in ATL
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 9:36:41 AM UTC-4 Allan McLane wrote:
> Here's a tale from the “Well, I never thought I’d see that” department…
>
> This afternoon I was out on the
> On May 7, 2024, at 9:49 PM, Steve wrote:
>
> Ted, in an attempt yo educate myself in installation of these tubes, may I
> ask did your RH tubes come packaged with an 'O' ring on the stem? If so, did
> you install it inside or outside of the rim?
O-ring is on the stem, right at the
Snaking it's way through your frame. Interesting.
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 8:02:26 AM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote:
> He wanted to examine the YG's lugwork up close.
>
> I often come across snakes on paved recreational trails in the bosque at
> this time of year, as the pavement warms up but
He wanted to examine the YG's lugwork up close.
I often come across snakes on paved recreational trails in the bosque at
this time of year, as the pavement warms up but while the thicket is still
cool. I don't stop to see how they're doing, so I don't determine the type,
but rattlesnakes are
Amazing! Great snaps too.
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 9:48:03 AM UTC-4 wn6...@aol.com wrote:
> Great images!
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 8, 2024, at 6:36 AM, Allan McLane wrote:
>
> Here's a tale from the “Well, I never thought I’d see that” department…
>
>
> This afternoon I was out
Great images! Sent from my iPhoneOn May 8, 2024, at 6:36 AM, Allan McLane wrote:Here's a tale from the “Well, I never thought I’d see that” department… This afternoon I was out on the Yvez Gomez, exercising the dog, when we encountered a smooth green snake (Opheodrys vernalis), sunning itself in
Here's a tale from the “Well, I never thought I’d see that” department…
This afternoon I was out on the Yvez Gomez, exercising the dog, when we
encountered a smooth green snake (Opheodrys vernalis), sunning itself in
the middle of the road. I stopped next to the snake to maneuver it to the
Alright everyone, Last list update. Just have the front wheel and the cable
hanger left:
- *1 1/8” Nitto x Fairweather silver cable hanger(opened but never
mounted) - $25*
- *Velocity Atlas Front Wheel on Deore Hub by Hands on wheels(looks
nearly new) - $150*
On Monday, May 6,
Motorcycle: I don't know. I think it's going to take a while to sell my Riv
at a price I can live with so I'm not real focused on the next step yet.
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:55:23 AM UTC-7 Michael Morrissey wrote:
> What motorcycle are you going to buy?
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, May 8, 2024
I consider Joe's custom Rivendell to be the original drop tube Rivendell
bicycle. Joe set the standard with that one. The custom paint job is so
good too.
Doug
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:55:23 AM UTC-4 Michael Morrissey wrote:
> What motorcycle are you going to buy?
>
>
>
> On Wednesday,
What motorcycle are you going to buy?
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:16:12 AM UTC-4 Ryan wrote:
> Oh Joe...you waited so long for that bike. I do hope you don't regret
> selling it. I'm sure it'll make someone happy. ...hmm might be a good bike
> for Leah...54 cm MIGHT work for her
>
> On
Oh Joe...you waited so long for that bike. I do hope you don't regret
selling it. I'm sure it'll make someone happy. ...hmm might be a good bike
for Leah...54 cm MIGHT work for her
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 12:35:51 AM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
> $5k + shipping
>
> On Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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