Well, between this thread and some others on other forums I've read, I see
no reason to stray away from my latex tubes in my Serotta or my butyl tubes
in my other bikes.. and, honestly, I can't see TPU riding any better than
latex.. and I don't mind pumping my tires, gives me a reason to use that
Patrick,
How is it to take a tube with sealant out of the tire after the sealant has
fixed a hole? Do they stick to each other?
Chris
Make a space for people to come as they are and not have to just “fit in”
> On May 11, 2024, at 2:11 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>
> I've used sealant in
nd and tweaking
> it until it felt good. I ended up pushing it 7mm forward. Still well
> balanced on the saddle, and pedal stroke fees better. I then swapped the
> 70mm stem for an 80mm. Feeling better. Now I need a couple rides to
> confirm.
>
> Jason
>
> On Apr 28, 2
I think the one thing that fore and aft on a spreadsheet (meaning the nose
of the saddle should be xxcm behind the saddle based on xx leg measurement)
is how heavy you are from the waist up.. the heavier your torso and/or head
is, the further back your saddle will probably have to be to ensure you
sorry to say you may have bought the wrong size bike (esp if you put drop
bars on it).. the Riv sizing recommendations are, and always have been, to
put someone on the biggest size frame they think will work from what I can
tell.. I'm sure that works for some folks, but it doesn't work for me..
Steve,
roger on the rotational weight for sure.. I guess where I see TPUs falling
down compared to latex tubes is a quality latex tube is around 75-80 grams,
compared to 35-45 grams for a TPU.. so not quite double, but we're also not
talking double like 100 vs 200 here.. guess I'm just not
seems like a lot of faff for a tube, esp to save a few grams on, mostly,
bike that are not weight weenie builds (I mean we're riding Rivs!!).. I
think I'll stick with latex if I want a fast rolling, lightish tube.. and
butyl as backup in the bar bag..
On Mon, Apr 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM Peter Adler
Hi Ted,
I'd be curious if you came off butyl or latex tubes prior? guess I'm just
not that convinced the TPUs are worth the extra price over latex (at least
the price of the RH versions)..
Thanks,
Chris
On Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 12:49:27 PM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote:
> I just received a box
Velo Orange also makes a 31.8 removable clamp quill stem that works pretty
well, I have one of my AHH.. but I like your solution as well!
https://velo-orange.com/collections/quill-stems/products/quill-stem-with-removable-faceplate-31-8mm?variant=52981508999
On Fri, Mar 8, 2024 at 4:13 PM Collin
I have to assume it's this
one:
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/bik/d/el-cajon-rivendell-radini-50cm/7719401355.html
On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 12:00:44 PM UTC-8 Dorothy C wrote:
> What color?
>
> On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 8:48:20 AM UTC-8 James B wrote:
>
>> I recently
Thanks, I'll check it out!
I wonder if this is anyone on here?
On Sat, Feb 24, 2024 at 7:15 AM Doug H. wrote:
> Here is one on craigslist...
> https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/bik/d/el-cajon-rivendell-radini-50cm/7719401355.html
> Doug
>
> On Friday, February 23, 2024 at 10:06:09 PM UTC-5
Hey all, still searching for a 50cm Roadini.. I know I can still get a new
frameset, but hoping to get in with a bit cheaper route.. frameset or
complete..
Thanks!
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Agree with Patrick on the seat setback, you don’t want to futz with that once it’s set where you need it based on only the saddle and not the reach.. And the Specialized bars are nice, I run those on two of my non-Riv bikes.. Ritchey also makes the Ergomax bars that are similar to the Spec. bars,
not sure I'd call the Noodles short reach with a 92mm (per Riv site)
reach.. maybe shorter than some older school bars, but current bar design
has much shorter reaches.. the Salsa Cowbells I use on my Homer have a
reach of 68mm and drops of 115mm.. the Noodles have a much deeper drop at
140mm
so I have a first gen Homer with drop bars and I totally get your point on
reach, they do seem to be long bikes.. at least with drop bars fitted.
Plus, I firmly believe the Riv folks tend to skew to putting folks a bike
one size too large for them (at least in my experience)..
What I did was
HI Doug,
I would really reconsider Will's advice.. In my experience, Riv bikes ride
big.. the Bleriot Grant put me on back in the day always felt too large and
the AHH I got from my Dad doesn't feel any too large (with drop bars) for
me.. I say that as it should have been sized for my Dad and
I can see that..
Looking forward to the build!
Chris
On Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:04:04 PM UTC-8 Jay wrote:
> I hear you 'fourflys', I was undecided before going with the DT and the
> RRSL levers. My Fargo has brifters and on the mixed-surface, often
> technical trails I ride, it's
Just curious, if you are using 11sp, why not use integrated
shifters/levers? To each their own for sure, but I can't imagine DT
shifters on a mixed-surface trail unless it's really smooth.. heck, I don't
even care for bar-ends on a trail.. but those RRL levers are super nice!
I'm leaning hard
>>> you want a traditional or mainstream road bike, just one that takes wide
>>> tires and maybe says Rivendell on it. In other words, you want a Roadeo,
>>> which is a lot more of a traditional or mainstream road racing bike that
>>> takes wide-ish tires.
>>>
makes sense! and I totally get what you mean.. while I certainly wear "kit"
when riding.. my days of wearing stuff that has logos all over it are
mostly gone.. I do have a couple of classic Salsa jerseys I still like to
wear.. and i also have some more MTBish stuff for those days when I want to
to my above reply- just read through Bill's post when he initially
>> built up Leo.. good stuff and good comparisons..
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 8:10:08 AM UTC-8 Chris Fly wrote:
>>
>>> Bill,
>>>
>>> G
edit to my above reply- just read through Bill's post when he initially
built up Leo.. good stuff and good comparisons..
Thanks!
On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 8:10:08 AM UTC-8 Chris Fly wrote:
> Bill,
>
> Good Stuff! I had pretty much written a Leo off as I really couldn't fin
Bill,
Good Stuff! I had pretty much written a Leo off as I really couldn't find
much feedback on it to be honest.. I got a few replies to my question, but
not a lot.. your report has it back on my radar!
Having been a big supporter of the Black Mountain Cycles brand and having
had a V1 Road
if you just look at the numbers, you can go down a long rabbit hole and
certainly justify a heavy bike.. I agree 1mph isn't anything.. what you
can't justify with numbers is what a heavy bike *feels* like when riding..
some heavier bikes certainly can "ride light", but many don't in my
I think weight matters and one of the main reasons I LOVE looking at the
Riv site and Riv bikes. but currently only own my Dad's AHH that was given
to me when he passed.. I would never quibble over a couple pounds here or
there, but reading through this thread and seeing the OP's
> A Riv may not be the bike for me this time.. I'm also considering a
>>>> Litespeed Arenberg (the new one, seems like some good numbers) or maybe
>>>> even splash out on a custom Fitz or Sycip here in Sonoma County..
>>>>
>>>> On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 9
A Riv may not be the bike for me this time.. I'm also considering a
Litespeed Arenberg (the new one, seems like some good numbers) or maybe
even splash out on a custom Fitz or Sycip here in Sonoma County..
On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 9:23:21 AM UTC-8 Chris Fly wrote:
> the is
the issue with the Crust for me is the three smallest sizes seem to be 650b
and I don't really want a 650b bike.. plus the brake thing might bug me if
I did want to run larger tires in the future.. thanks Eddie!
On Friday, January 5, 2024 at 7:38:49 PM UTC-8 eddietheflay wrote:
> I have the
I guess that's my concern is I'm not looking for a gravel bike.. I'm
looking for a zippy (fast-ish) road bike that will take larger tires..
Also, one of my main concerns is the bike will be overbuilt, meaning the
tubes will be heavy enough that it won't flex enough to be comfy..
Thoughts?
Thanks Tony!
I do have the Homer set up with drop bars, but since it was my Dad's, it's
not exactly my perfect size and it's a 650b model (not sure if they all
were) and I don't want to change much of the bike as it was my Dad's (he
had Alt bars on it).
Good to know you are enjoying your
Howdy all,
So I realize I'm posting this on the RBW list, so there is bound to be some
bias and that's ok.. ;) I'm a Riv owner myself with a current AHH I got
from my Dad when he passed and have previously owned a Bleriot and a Ram
for a short time.
So, my question is simple- does the
This, for me, is a great wrap-up.. had a couple Rivs, have my Dad's AHH now
that I will never part with.. as much as I love the marketing and look of a
Roadini, just not sure it's the right bike for what it appears to be.. they
do look great though!
Chris
On Monday, July 24, 2023 at 6:44:32
hands down, a Legolas.. ideally a Taiwan-made frame to save a little coin..
I just picked up a new-to-me Rambouillet, so I'm covered there for now.. :)
On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 3:12:54 PM UTC-8 jackd...@gmail.com wrote:
> My Hunqapillar is the favorite in the stable, but I think a case
Good Evening,
I'm on the hunt for a 54.5 RB-1 (that can take a 130 hub) or a 54/56 Ram
(interested in thoughts on Ram sizing). Ideally looking for a frameset
(with headset already?)
Thanks,
Chris
Sonoma County, CA
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Morning!
Usually on a tubed tire, you'll start getting more and more flats from
things that didn't give you flats before. As was said above, you'll
eventually start to see the threads of the tire as well. This actually
happened to my Father-in-law yesterday as we were preparing to go for a
Hello All,
Looking to replace the housing on my Hilsen with Velo-Orange Cables and they
don’t have the grey that’s on my bike now…
What colors do you all have on a Hilsen blue bike? I kind of like the idea of
the brown, but….
Chris
Make a space for people to come as they are and not have
Thanks All!
Joe- that build looks similar to what I'm thinking... The will actually be
shipped out Monday, so I'll see what I got to work with when it gets here.
I'm really excited as I know Dad would have wanted to me to use it for
sure.
Chris
On Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 6:28:02 PM
Howdy, been a member for a while, don't post much.
Looking for some ideas from the collective here...
Background:
My dad passed away last year and I will soon be getting his very lightly
used Riv Homer Hilsen. The bike is currently set up (as far as I know) with
swept-back bars, MTB levers,
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